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BRIEFS
May 18, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 17, 2021
  • CMA CGM Group to set US East Coast & Canada big ship record
  • Global shipbroking market expected to see steady growth
  • Maersk secures daily rail services from Felixstowe to respond to Brexit & Covid-19
  • MOL Group launches first global HR consulting project
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on rubber type from China, EU, Japan, Russia
  • JNPT continues handling oxygen containers
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port creates new record by handling coal ship with highest parcel size
  • Logistics Data Bank services extended to 9 SEZs across India
  • MOL in joint development study on ammonia fuel supply chain in Singapore
  • Special Refund and Drawback Disposal Drive from 15.05.2021 to 31.05.2021
  • JN Port takes mitigating measures & looks to recommence operations today; Gujarat ports brace for impact
  • NYK joins international assessment project for decarbonisation of marine fuels

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A day of joy and emotion
  • Fast China - UK link launched
  • Sputnik V to India, Mexico and Moldova
  • Rasquinha: back to the roots
  • Wan Hai sets new sails
  • Agility's GIL on a good footing
  • Kloosterboer strikes in Bremerhaven
  • Emission-free deliveries in more cities
  • Iata CEIV Pharma for Atlas and Polar Air
  • Memphis blockage of Mississippi over
  • Simon Demmer joins cargo.one
  • Pall-Ex Group appoints marketing manager
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • US class I railway adds chemical business
  • Amazon Air now in Kansas City and Pittsburgh
  • Less emissions in ro-ro classes
  • Combinex takeover rounds off portfolio

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 17, 2021
  • Return of blanked Asia-Europe sailings as carriers bid to get back on schedule
  • Crew safe after battling engine room blaze aboard box ship NYK Delphinus
  • With Amazon on a hiring spree, US logistics firms struggle to fill vacancies
  • Eid celebrations trigger congestion at port of Chittagong
  • Faint hope for CP in battle for KCS railroad as DoJ objects to CN bid
  • Celebi signs up to FAIR@Link slot booking system at Frankfurt Airport
  • Suez Canal digs in to extend double lane and deepen southern stretch
  • David Wystrach joins Scan Global Logistics from Flexport
  • Against the odds: Toll Group - from a warm multi-billion dawn to a cold multi... million sunset

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2021
  • Taiwan Navigation to use Inmarsat Fleet Connect
    Following the successful trial of its Smart Ship Viewer (SSV) bridge solution onboard Taiwan Navigation's handymax bulk carrier Tai Splendor, JRC (Japan Radio Company Co. Ltd.) has joined the growing number of
  • Wind-assisted box ship design promises big CO2 reductions
    Bureau Veritas has granted its Approval in Principle to an innovative design for a 2,500 TEU containership, the Trade Wings 2500, that promises significant reductions in CO2 emissions compared with current conventional

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 17, 2021
  • Shipping calls to suppress piracy in Gulf of Guinea Declaration
    More than 120 shipping companies, trade groups and flag states have signed the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of...
  • Semi-virtual hearings here to stay, says leading arbitrator
    Semi-virtual hearings represent the future of maritime arbitration in UK capital, with document-only decisions also likely to become more common...
  • Transatlantic product tanker rates retreat as Colonial Pipeline reopens
    Malta-flagged combined chemical and oil tanker Valrossa seen loading at the Lake Charles berth for Citgo, which along with Valero...
  • Maersk wants global phased-in market-based measure agreed by 2025
    The carrier believes the European Union should give the IMO until 2025 to agree on a market based measure, before...
  • Bunker surcharges lose their bite
    Eighteen months ago carriers were introducing new mechanisms to pay for the added costs of low-sulphur fuels. But soaring freight...
  • Four tankers in subterfuge fleet scrapped
    Three of the vessels were formerly owned by Greece's Gotsis family before their sale to anonymous Emerati business, which used...
  • Tufton divests two handysize bulk carriers
    The company plans to redeploy the proceeds 'promptly' and will be likely to acquire a tanker with similar economics to...
  • Beazley sees 12% hardening of marine rates in first quarter
    Suez closure will have little impact, listed company adds, as chief executive hails positive start to the year and momentum...
  • Box terminals fail to reap gains from higher volumes
    High freight rates and surging demand have led to a stock market bonanza for container lines. But consolidation and congestion...
  • Drugs worth $77m found in cargoship at Sydney
    Australian police seized nearly A$100m ($77.5m) of methamphetamine stashed in barbecue grills and water heaters on a cargoship arriving at...
  • The real reason why there are so few female seafarers
    The transformation of shipping is likely to demand new skills for which women are much better suited. For this reason...
  • China Merchants offloads VLCC to Greek owner
    The non-eco designed, Chinese-built large tanker was sold for more than $38m, including commissions. It is equipped with ballast water...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping's sustainability scorecard not measuring up | Nations step up vaccinations to boost crew change programmes |...
  • CMA CGM vessel to set record at North American east coast ports
    Import volumes in the first half of 2021 are set to surge by 29.1% compared with last year, according to...
  • MOL joins initiative to study ammonia supply chain
    Move comes shortly after the company joined a study to evaluate the feasibility of developing a supply chain that will...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2021
  • Extra-loader vessels easing India-US capacity pressure
  • Eneti investin in wind turbine installation vessels
  • Zencargo's new funding a further sign of digital forwarder maturation
  • Service contract phase-in intensifies US import booking scramble
  • ILA delays suit against ocean carriers over Charleston calls

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2021
  • US renewable credits emerge as market mover for product tankers, says Braemar
  • Wind shift? Five months into 2021, Eneti is still operating bulkers
  • Carnival to resume European sailings on seven brands by summer
  • US dry bulk stocks sag as freight rates sink, while major names ready earnings
  • Clarksons Platou says tanker owners more reluctant to sell as recovery nears
  • Maritime & Merchant Bank lends more but sees tanker credit quality dip
  • Seafarer dies on Nisshin bulker as master evacuated from Synergy boxship
  • Lawyers fear court ruling could bar foreign seafarers from German waters
  • Wind in its Oceanwings: Bureau Veritas approves boxship design with retractable sails
  • London maritime arbitrators need clearer powers to freeze assets, barrister says
  • Suez Canal begins expansion work for southern sector after Ever Given blockage
  • Dynagas locks away first speculative FSRU on one-year deal
  • Contract-heavy Pangaea Logistics sees rates premium challenged in hot market
  • Group of 99 shipping stakeholders launch bid to end Gulf of Guinea piracy
  • European Navigation steps up recycling campaign as values rise
  • Gibson urges action on cyber attacks as it fears hackers targeting tankers
  • More bite and less bark needed in cyber security regulation
  • Parent buoys pandemic-hit MSC Cruises as losses exceed $1bn
  • Flex LNG locks away another ship on multi-year time charter
  • Tanker giants timid on predicting recovery amid pursuit of post-pandemic bounce
  • Marex poised for $800m IPO in UK as it expands in tankers
  • New inquiry: will Italy's parliament finally solve the mystery of the fiery Moby Prince 'massacre'
  • MOL, Total and Pavilion join Singapore ammonia bunker study
  • Tufton Oceanic says bulker prices 'don't make sense' as it sells half of dry fleet
  • Does your ship have the EEXI factor?
  • Eletson sells arrested tankers to repay Chinese leasing houses
  • Covid-19 resurgence deals unpleasant hand to Asian cruise operators
  • Fire-hit NYK Line boxship heads to Port of Oakland

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2021
  • Time to start prepping for Christmas shipping capacity crunch
    With the retail inventory-to-sales ratio still falling, U.S. importers are urged to move fast on their holiday import plans.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: US may set aside 30% of oil for US ships
    1974: Administration opposes HR-8193, but House sub-committee gives it an OK. Mountainous Bolivia asks 50% for its ships; others get 100% share of their own...
  • Perishable produce puts more pressure on tight air cargo market
    Finding cargo space on aircraft these days is a challenge. Now comes another layer of demand from U.S. fruit growers looking to export from the...
  • Fire blamed for latest Golden Ray dismantling delay
    The capsized roll-on/roll-off vessel has been on its side near Georgia's Port of Brunswick since early September 2019.
  • Fire-damaged container ship being towed to Port of Oakland
    There have been no reported injuries, pollution or cargo losses aboard the vessel deployed on a ONE Atlantic service.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2021
  • INDIA CEO SERIES: Retail gas, LNG by trucks, hydrogen figure in H-Energy's growth vision
    India's H-Energy is expecting that the start of its FSRU-based LNG regasification terminal will help to push its strategic expansion plans forward by helping capture a substantial share of India's gas market, as well as realizing its vision to make inroads into the retail gas and hydrogen sectors, the company's CEO told S&P Global Platts.
  • US gasoline stocks expected higher as Colonial shutdown disrupts flows
    US gasoline inventories likely climbed during the week ended May 14, analysts surveyed by S&P Global Platts said May 17, as the closure of the Colonial Pipeline disrupted shipments and left product stranded on the US Gulf Coast.
  • OIL FUTURES: WTI hits two-year high on improved demand outlooks, weaker dollar
    Crude futures settled higher May 17 as a weaker dollar and signs of continued demand recovery in the US and Europe overshadowed renewed demand concerns in Asia.
  • Kobe/Kansai to account for 10% of Japan's hydrogen demand within 10 years
    Hydrogen demand in Japan's Kobe and Kansai regions -- currently negligible -- is set to rise to 330,000 mt by 2031 on demand from the power generation and industrial sectors, the Kobe/Kansai Hydrogen Utilization Council forecast in a report on May 17.
  • Nigeria's NNPC narrows list of new term crude supply deal to 38 recipients: sources
    State-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. had handed its 2021-23 crude oil term contracts to 38 recipients including 26 foreign and local companies and 12 countries based on government-to-government supply deals, industry and trading sources said May 17.
  • EMEA Middle Distillates: Key market indicators
    European distillates outright prices have continued to rise to pre-pandemic levels on the back of bullish crude oil markets, but markets still lack clear direction as weak demand balances off against low supply.
  • INTERVIEW: Oman wants to extend gas pipeline network to Iran and Yemen: minister
    Oman would like revive plans to import Iranian gas via pipeline should the nuclear deal be reinstated, and is also considering extending its pipeline network to Yemen, Mohammed al-Rumhy, the sultanate's oil and gas minister told S&P Global Platts.
  • Nigeria's Pengassan union warns of security threat in oil-rich southern states
    The rising wave of insecurity across Nigeria's southern oil states could pose a major threat to the country's oil output if it remained unchecked, Nigeria's senior oil workers' union Pengassan warned May 17.
  • Asia Middle Distillates: Key market indicators this week
    The Asian middle distillate complex in the week that began May 16 will likely face pressure from tepid demand amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
  • Asia crude oil: Key market indicators this week
    Crude oil futures were higher at the start of the week of May 17 compared to the Asian close on May 14 as crude held on to the gains made during the overnight trading session on May 14, despite the region grappling with the prospect of further demand destruction amid renewed mobility restrictions.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL FUEL: Key market indicators this week
    Rotterdam 0.5%S Marine Fuel FOB barges finished the week assessed at $476/mt on May 14, down slightly from $477.75/mt the previous week.
  • DAPL cites Colonial Pipeline outage as reason to remain open
    The owners of the Dakota Access Pipeline cited the recent Colonial Pipeline outage from a cyberattack and a May 16 train derailment in Iowa as reasons to keep the major Bakken Shale crude oil artery open as it faces a potential court-ordered shutdown.
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil-delivered Zhoushan bunker spread near 9-month high on firm gasoil, weak bunker
    The spread between FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil and delivered Zhoushan Marine Fuel 0.5%S bunker was assessed on May 14 at its widest since Aug. 21, 2020, on the back of a strong gasoil market and weak bunker prices in Zhoushan.
  • EMEA octanes: Key market indicators
    Bullish expectations for gasoline demand during May as coronavirus restrictions ease may offer support to naphtha and ethanol markets, while market participants also anticipant buoyant demand for MTBE and ETBE.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators May 17-21
    **Seasonal demand shifts felt in Argentina **Asia guides PNW ports amid limited liquidity **USGC retail 0.5%S value tracks weaker bulk segment
  • Iran to export first crude cargo from Oman Sea coastal terminal in June: minister
    "Construction of the Goureh-Jask oil pipeline has finished," oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said, referring to the conduit that will carry 1 million b/d of crude from Iran's West Karun oil fields to the southern coast on the Sea of Oman for export.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude softens on Asian COVID-19 concerns
    The tightening of COVID-19 restrictions in Singapore and Taiwan, and the extension of the state of emergency in Japan highlighted the worries about the coronavirus situation in Asia, analysts said.
  • Iran oil minister Zanganeh to step down after June elections: state media
    **Zanganeh a 20-year veteran of government **Opened Iran's oil sector to western companies **Platts survey showed Iran's output up 130,000 b/d in April
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-April throughput at seaports falls 4.2% on year
    **Fall in volumes of liquids at most port **Russian liquids output likely to rise through year
  • CHINA DATA: April crude throughput rises 0.1% on month to 14.15 mil b/d despite maintenance
    **Apr throughput up 0.1% on month at 14.15 mil b/d **Platts Analytics projects Q2 throughput above 14 mil b/d
  • LGM Engineering bags more LNG-fueled gas system orders on LNG bunkering momentum
    **Delivery of orders to start in 2022 **Will meet IMO Tier III emissions standards
  • Asia residual fuel: Key market indicators this week
    The Asian high sulfur fuel oil market was witnessing contrasts, with indications of noticeable demand for power generation from the Middle East and falling demand in Sri Lanka.
  • NYK Delphinus engine room catches fire off US West Coast, no oil leakage yet: ONE
    "As of now there is no oil leakage reported," ONE said on May 15, adding that investigations were continuing
  • Maritime players forge ahead to advance ammonia fuel supply chain in Singapore
    The move is line with MOL's "Environmental Vision 2.0" for achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
  • Sri Lanka cuts June fuel oil imports, raises hydropower reliance
    "Owing to the rains we've been receiving recently, we're able to switch to hydroelectric power to meet some of our power sector demand," the source said.
  • Everfuel plans green hydrogen plant to supply Denmark's Fredericia refinery
    The electrolyzer will be powered by wind and solar, which will contribute to grid balancing, the company said.
  • Latest regulation in Mexico's fuels market facing legal hurdles
    S&P Global Platts Analytics expects demand for liquid fuels in Mexico to increase in 2021, and imports to remain at over 60% of total sales.
  • Ship charterers asked to provide crew health checks by maritime forum
    "The biggest cost [for maintaining supply chains] is to our seafarers," Sadan Kaptanoglu, President of BIMCO, said.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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