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January 14, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
  • ITJ Video News - 14 January 2021
  • Nebel for northern Asia
  • Jinhua-Dourges express train launched
  • Big Three for GLP
  • Swiss Logistics Academy under new management
  • Ore railway in Sweden gears up
  • Gulf of Guinea remains pirate hot spot
  • Four freight Dreamliners in Stuttgart today
  • Eberle joins Hellmann's executive board
  • Brexit curbs road haulage capacity
  • Doubling warehouse capacities in South Africa
  • South Carolina Ports blossom
  • Very long flight with thin belly
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • VPI drives ahead with DAC
  • HGK buys up NVG
  • The final four B747 go to Atlas
  • XPO announces senior leadership for spin-off
  • Amazon's five new sites

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Silk Road rail and haulage rates rising, driven by Covid and border delays
  • More misery for European exporters as carriers tighten Asia bookings
  • The (micro)chips are down, putting the brakes on global car production
  • Ceva Logistics expands China-Europe railfreight services
  • 'Dynamic peak season' provides a record profit for Deutsche Post-DHL
  • Two new MDs appointed to lead merged Delta Cargo team
  • Training specialist Geert Aerts is new director cargo and logistics at Brussels Airport
  • Vanita Dass-Puri takes on new role as Europa Worldwide's head of recruitment
  • On the wires: Kuehne + Nagel & DP DHL - bulls still charging at full force

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • New York awards Equinor largest-ever U.S. offshore wind contract
    In his State of the State address today, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out his plans for what he said will be the "largest offshore wind program in the nation." Additionally,
  • Great Lakes bulker successfully retrofitted for automatic dock-to-dock operation
    MV American Courage, a 634 foot, 10 inch long Great Lakes self-unloading bulker, is the largest ship ever to perform automatic dock-to-dock operation. This follows a decision by its owner -American Steamship
  • Port Everglades welcomes first cargo ship to transit Marine Highway M-10
    The U.S.-flagged containerized cargo ship National Glory today became the first ship to transit on the newly MARAD-designated Marine Highway M-10 from Houston to Port Everglades to Puerto Rico. Owned by National
  • ABB says Oceanco contract paves way for sustainable superyachts
    ABB says that an agreement with Dutch luxury yacht builder Oceanco paves the way for broader cooperation on sustainable electric propulsion in a market expected to exceed $10 billion by 2025. Under
  • USMMA Superintendent promoted to Vice Admiral
    In what looks to have been one of her last official acts before stepping down from the Trump Administration, then Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao promoted U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
  • First U.S. LNG bunkering ATB ready for operations
    Q-LNG Transport and Shell Trading (US) Company report that the first offshore liquified natural gas bunkering articulated tug and barge in the United States, the Q-LNG 4000 is now ready for operations.
  • DNV GL rebrands as DNV
    From March 1, DNV GL will change its name to DNV. The DNV GL name has been in place since the 2013 merger between classification societies DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and GL

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Higher Chinese corn imports boost panamax bulkers
    Beijing is importing huge quantities of corn to meet its animal feed demand as stockpiles in the country dwindled. US corn...
  • New ATB unit adds to growing network of LNG bunkering facilities in the southeast US
    The new ships will help in the development of an LNG bunkering network in the southeastern US, in particular around...
  • US and UK step up bans on goods produced in China's Xinjiang region
    Effective January 13 at all US ports of entry, Customs and Border Protection will detain cotton products and tomato products...
  • Weekly briefing: Container rates surge continues; tanker demand contracts
    There is no sign yet that the traditional container market slowdown ahead of the Chinese New Year will appear, as...
  • Global Ship Lease launches dividend for common shareholders
    The board of the NYSE-listed containership owner intends to pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share as...
  • NYK joins floating gas storage and power generation project in Papua New Guinea
    As well as generating electricity, the FSRP will be able to load and store 140,000 cu m of liquefied natural...
  • Over 130 seafarers kidnapped last year, report finds
    The International Maritime Bureau recorded more kidnappings in 2020 than any previous year, all but five from the Gulf of...
  • Mutant virus makes resolving crew change crisis more difficult
    As some regions tackle a new strain of coronavirus, major investors have raised concerns that the crewing issue caused as...
  • Seanergy hails financial restructuring
    Deal with main creditor Jelco Holdings completes a $179m financial restructuring
  • NFE acquires Hygo Energy Transition and Golar LNG Partners in $5bn deal
    New Fortress Energy plans to take over Hygo just months after the Golar LNG-Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners joint venture launched an...
  • American Club says 'great moderation' on P&I claims levels is over
    '2020 to date is even more expensive from a cumulative pooling point of view than 2018 and 2019 at this...
  • Stronger enforcement needed to reduce risk of cargo fires
    Up to 15% of containerised cargo is made up of dangerous goods. But a third of that is being misdeclared...
  • Port of Felixstowe to join UK 5G technology trial
    THE Port of Felixstowe will host a 5G trial to help find new uses for the technology. It is hoped...
  • Short film turns spotlight on shipping's 'heroes'
    In response to the crewing crisis, BIMCO has produced a short two-minute film showcasing the vital role shipping plays globally...
  • Box and bunker trade stable in Singapore despite pandemic
    Singapore has stood out as being one of the few trading hubs in Asia that is facilitating crew change operations...
  • Tanker oil spills at record low
    ITOPF reports that in 2020 there were just three incidents of oil spills from tankers where more than seven tonnes...
  • DNV GL rebrands after strategy review
    DNV believes the coming decade will be transformational for the shipping industry, especially in its focus on sustainability goals. The...
  • P&I premiums in new cycle of hardening, says Skuld
    'Clubs are not a break-even game anymore. We are regulated insurance companies, like all the others, with strict requirements for...
  • Shippers starved of options as China feeders face shutdown
    Most mainline carriers have said they will stop accepting transhipment cargo into south China until after Chinese New Year as...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Tanker earnings downgraded for 2021 to half of cash breakeven levels | Marine insurance expert warns of very...
  • China's big freeze turns heat up on bulker market
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows around 34 dry bulkers above 10,000 dwt have been waiting outside Qinhuangdao port and anchorages...
  • MSC joins Hydrogen Council as steering member
    Among other big names linked to the Hydrogen Council are the Port of Rotterdam and industrial players such as SABIC...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Record parcel returns drive expansion of pickup/drop-off networks
  • Container market wrestles with 'very different' operational, contractual woes
  • Error-strewn customs papers force DB Schenker to stop UK bookings
  • Container ship waits at LA-LB exceed 2014-2015 labor crisis levels
  • South China barge service suspensions clog ports
  • North India shippers gain shorter transits with faster rail connector

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • 2021 will see end of floating storage with oil recovery, analyst says
    Energy companies are not expected to need large tanker tonnage to store oil at sea
  • Diana Shipping sweetens tender offer amid higher share price
    The New York-listed owner's stock price has jumped by 31% over a month's time
  • Tor Olav Troim fetches more for Hygo in sale than IPO would have raked in
    Hygo Energy Transition initial public offering was expected to raise as much as $2.1bn
  • Equinor strikes year-long VLCC charter deal with MOL
    Deal with Japanese shipowner marks second period charter for Norwegian oil company in a month.
  • First Steamship signs up to Baumarine by Maruklav pool
    Taiwanese owner follows U-Ming in joining expanding panamax venture
  • Shipowners warned over new cocaine smuggling route through Libya
    Two recent seizures indicate traffickers are switching attention away from usual West African gateway to Europe
  • New Fortress Energy buys Troim's Hygo and Golar LNG Partners in shock $5bn deal
    Norwegian investor Tor Olav Troim sells out LNG-to-power assets to friend Wes Eden's burgeoning company
  • Genco Shipping's private-equity exit nears on trade of 5m shares
    This time Strategic Value Partners is behind huge sell down, as share price holds up despite big investor defection
  • Shippers accuse liner operators of violating contracts as box rates surge
    Cargo organisations call for European Union to act on 'distortion' and 'unreasonable conditions' for bookings
  • Borealis charters Iino's DSME VLGC newbuilding
    Vessel to ship gas to propane dehydrogenation plant in Kallo, Belgium
  • Bimco 'hero film' aims to promote shipping to wider world on social media
    Film produced with television production company ITN aims to bring awareness of importance of sea transport and seafarers in crew change crisis to global public and business sectors
  • Shell's new US LNG bunker barge heads for first loading
    Energy major secures its first Stateside unit as Q-LNG 4000 heads out from shipyard for commissioning
  • Japanese capesize fetches 'crazy price' amid new-year bulker boom
    2021 goes off with a bang in the secondhand market for big bulkers, spurred by commodity demand and rising freight rates
  • Maersk Product Tankers sells wind-powered ship to Indonesian owner
    Buana Lintas Lautan is speculated to perceive the LR2 as a green shipping project
  • Latsco Shipping books VLCC newbuilding pair at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Greek owner exercises options for two 300,000-dwt crude carriers, bringing its orderbook at the South Korean shipbuilder to four
  • European recycling rules tied in knots with capacity cut off
    EU regulation that limits green and safe ship breaking facilities that are allowed to be used by European shipowners is damaging global recycling progress
  • Jovo buys steam-turbine LNG carrier from Mitsui OSK Lines
    Soon-to-list Chinese trader snaps up a 15-year-old ship for trading
  • Trash to treasure: Maersk intensifies plastics clean-up work
    Extended partnership with The Ocean Cleanup will see sensors placed on huge boxship fleet
  • Maersk Product Tankers sells wind-powered product tanker to Indonesian owner
    Buana Lintas Lautan is speculated to perceive the LR2 as a green shipping project
  • Stolt-Nielsen moves forward on Sea Farm IPO but tanker spin-off must wait
    Float of fish business being evaluated, while Stolt Tankers deal dependent on market recovery
  • DNV GL to go back to being known as DNV after name change
    Norwegian-based classification society drops link to former German partner in its corporate branding
  • Mediterranean Shipping joins Hydrogen Council to push clean fuel research
    Swiss liner giant wants cross-sector collaboration to develop new sources of green bunkers
  • Enjoy the LNG spot-market ride before long-term gas reality bites
    LNG may not be the green fuel of the future but right now the markets are enjoying an exciting start to 2021
  • Evacuated bulker in danger of sinking off Japan
    Chinese handysize suffered water ingress but all crew safe
  • Scorpio Tankers adds $32m liquidity in leasing deal for product trio
    US-listed owner continues to refinance its fleet in the Chinese market
  • Carnival to shed four ships as quick cruise recovery remains in doubt
    Cruise giant indicates more vessel sales are on the horizon as analysts are less confident of a fast rebound
  • Eastmed clinches deal to buy tanker newbuild trio from Evangelos Pistiolis
    After using much of 2020 to clear out old tanker tonnage, shipowner Thanassis Martinos makes splash for high-specification MRs
  • Maersk assembles new 50-strong team to transform its fleet
    Decarbonisation drive to be led by head of strategy Morten Bo Christiansen
  • US to label Houthis 'terrorists' in wake of Red Sea tanker attacks
    State department also identifies three of group's leaders as specially designated global terrorist entities
  • South Korea fails to secure immediate release of seized Hankuk Chemi
    Top level diplomats head back to their corners to consider next move to solve bilateral differences.
  • Mercuria taps Singapore fund manager for new source of finance
    Such tie-ups may help fill financing void left by banks scaling down their commodity exposure after series of scandals

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Inside California's colossal container-ship traffic jam
    There are more container ships stuck off California than at any time since 2004. What's behind the pileup? When can it be cleared?
  • Commentary: How will COVID-19 vaccine reach developing countries?
    Wealthy nations have bought most of the COVID vaccines available so far. They have a responsibility to share vaccines and recipes with the rest of...
  • Port Houston imports up 26% in December
    Thanks to a resurgence of imports that began in late summer, Port Houston moved 2,989,347 TEUs in 2020.
  • Air Canada suspends routes as COVID restrictions bite travel
    New COVID travel restrictions have dealt Canadian airlines and their workers another blow. The financial road ahead looks scary until vaccines start working.
  • Commentary: Electronic bills of lading necessary but not sufficient
    An electronic bill of lading must be in a format that ensures interoperability across multiple user interfaces.
  • TSA to reveal security plan for air cargo industry
    Amazon is the bogeyman for many people. Freight forwarders say if they have to screen cargo to get it on all-cargo planes then electronic retailers...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Crude retreats amid stronger dollar, global supply concerns
    Total US refined product demand surges ahead of five-year average for first time since early March.
  • Barkindo says pandemic has drawn OPEC+ closer together, never mind the spats
    **Secretary general says coopertion will continue **Monthly meetings will maintain flexibility **US shale understands shared responsibility
  • Transneft expects 2021 oil shipments to fall 1% on year to 8.8 million b/d
    **Easing of OPEC+ output cuts to gradually boost shipments **2021 oil products deliveries to fall 4% to around 728,983 b/d
  • OPEC, shale output needs to rise to offset possible year-end supply squeeze: Vitol CEO
    **OPEC+ slows down output rises more than expected **2021 demand increase to hover around 6 mil-6.5 mil b/d **Oil prices rising due to potential supply squeeze
  • Engie, Total plan France's largest green hydrogen plant
    **Project involves 100 MW solar, 40 MW electrolyzer **5 mt/day green hydrogen from 2024, subject to FID **Masshylia applied for French, EU funding
  • Fuel oil strength supporting Chad's Doba crude
    Limited support for other heavy West African crudes.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Bunker sales up 5% to 49.83 mil mt in 2020, Dec down 3.9% on year
    **IMO-compliant fuel sales account for 68.4% of total **High sulfur bunker sales drop to 21.26% from 78.7% in 2019 **Singapore registers higher bunker sales despite drop in vessels
  • Port of Rotterdam launches livestock checkpoint to process UK animal imports
    The Port of Rotterdam has launched a checkpoint at its Stena Line terminal to oversee imports of livestock from the UK following the start of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the port said.
  • Nigeria compliant with OPEC+ cuts but will pump more condensate: NNPC
    **Nigeria implementing OPEC+ 'compensation cuts' **Will develop new condensate assets **Condensate to make up for reduced crude output
  • Hydrogen demand will more than triple in 30 years, Uniper Hydrogen CEO says
    **Green, blue hydrogen still uneconomical **Large projects will be supported by exports **Saudi Arabia has hydrogen project for NEOM city
  • REFINERY NEWS: Iran to pre-commission refinery to produce bitumen - report
    Iran's Ultra-Heavy Crude Oil Refinery will be pre-commissioned Jan. 14 to produce bitumen and light oil cuts, students news agency ISNA reported.
  • UAE sees oil market balance by 2022 start, urges shale oil restraint: energy minister
    Coalition to wait and see for forecast after Q1.
  • COVID-19 vaccines to drive commodity recovery: Aramco Trading CEO
    **Timeline for vaccine distribution crucial **Aramco Trading handles volumes of nearly 5 million b/d **Jizan Refinery startup expected this quarter
  • Singapore LSFO-HSFO spread hits 10-month high following surge in LNG prices
    Most North Asian utilities are going to step up buying low sulfur fuel oil in response to the surge in LNG prices, a trader said.
  • HONG KONG DATA: Nov fuel oil imports drop 13.4% to 3.23 mil barrels from Oct
    Bunkering in South Lamma in Hong Kong, where bunker-only-calls ships used to take bunker fuel, is gone, market sources said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on large US stock draw, weakening dollar
    "Crude oil prices gained as a weaker USD saw investor appetite improve," ANZ analysts said.
  • South Africa's reliance on fuel imports to persist amid refinery snags
    Almost half the country's total refining of 510,000 b/d is offline due to recent refinery hitches.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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