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January 20, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Ocean carriers striving hard to manage supply chain disruptions caused by Covid-19, says analysis
  • India plans to raise import duties on multiple items
  • Colombo Port operations normalised
  • DBGT ends 2020 on positive note
  • New high in container throughput enhances Antwerp Port's cargo handling in 2020
  • Cargo services at Kannur airport on the anvil
  • DHL Express orders 8 additional Boeing 777 freighters
  • Etihad Cargo beats 2020 on-time performance targets
  • GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo handles first Covid vaccine shipment
  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways notifies rules for facilitating MoUs with neighbouring countries on movement of goods and passenger vehicles
  • SpiceJet's freighter division introduces SpiceTag for customers to get live status updates
  • Economy signals tentative return to pre-Covid normalcy: ICRA
  • India wins praise for taking decisive steps to deal with pandemic & its economic consequences
  • China's avoids economic contraction in 2020
  • Lodha Group strengthens leadership team for industrial & logistics business

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Linz back on track
  • A need for frank dialogue
  • Extra financing secures European growth
  • APM Terminals Japan hires managing director
  • Kerry enhances chemical logistics
  • PSA surfed 2020's wave
  • Piggyback service launched in Russia
  • Swissport expands contract in Saudi Arabia
  • Pall-Ex Group bolsters commercial team
  • 60% more cargo-only flights
  • Hegelmann Group crosses Atlantic
  • Freightliner to see doubling of railfreight
  • United Heavylift: fleet-to-go
  • Lynne Doughtie for Boeing's board of directors
  • New project to be completed by 2022
  • Is the European Green Deal in danger?
  • Titan Airways tries Airbus freighters
  • Koper tackles difficult year
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Lufthansa Cargo 'pauses' capacity guarantee as demand for space gets 'tense'
  • Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption
  • GA declarations retreat as clients await boxes from Maersk Elba and ONE Apus
  • FAA move sets commercial drone operations on the runway in the US
  • Major ports and carriers report large increases in container rollovers
  • Palletways the latest operator to suspend its UK-EU road services
  • More misery for apparel houses as air freight rates ex-Bangladesh double
  • Why the first weeks of Brexit have been a disaster
  • Philosopher Morten Alb'k joins advisory board of SGL Transgroup
  • Gefco veteran Cédric Chacon becomes new MD of UK operations
  • On the wires: Recessionary bites - where is that M&A?
  • M&A radar: Aramex rumoured to be eyeing Toll Global Express

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Royal Caribbean sells Azamara brand
    Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its three-ship Azamara brand to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, retail and
  • MARAD authorizes construction of two more NSMVs
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV). The two ships, funding for which was approved in the massive omnibus
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front line maritime workers
    Singapore has become one of the first countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel, with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore noting, "these workers go onboard vessels at our
  • Brix Marine wins order for third IPS-drive cat
    Port Angeles, Wash.-based Brix Marine (formerly Armstrong Marine USA) has been contracted by Northrop Grumman to build a catamaran survey-research vessel, slated for fall 2021 completion. The 44- by 16-foot vessel is
  • Seaway System reports strong 2020 season
    U.S. and Canadian ports in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system reported that overall tonnage during the 2020 navigation season was down just 1.7% compared to the 2019 navigation season, despite facing
  • VIDEO: Austal launches new range of high speed electric vessels
    Austal Australia has launched a new series of Volta electric-powered high speed ferries, with the first design offered being the fully electric 46-meter Passenger Express 46V. Austal says the Volta series differs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Trump administration slaps last-minute sanctions on firms connected with Russia, Venezuela and Iran
    The last-minute sanctions came into effect on Tuesday, just hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office, with experts wondering how...
  • Port of Los Angeles offers marine terminals financial incentives to speed throughput
    Under the programmes, the port will offer terminal operators two ways to earn financial rewards: one for shortening the time...
  • Port of Long Beach breaks annual container throughput record in 2020
    Mr Cordero issued an appeal for the Covid-19 vaccine to be distributed immediately to longshore and other waterfront workers in...
  • KSOE wins $79m VLGC order from compatriot KSS Line
    There has been a spate of very large gas carrier orders in recent months on the back of strong freight...
  • Dry bulk owners see atypical positive start to the year
    The start of 2021 has registered unusual strength for the time of year, a sign that the slump of the...
  • Paratus adds parametric freight insurance to fuel hedge line
    Company believes buyers of 97% of the 4m barrels of bunkers consumed each day are not currently hedged
  • Denmark pushes Gulf of Guinea piracy up the political agenda
    Denmark said its ambassador to Netherlands would become a special representative for maritime security, amid concerns about pirate attacks on...
  • IEA cuts oil demand forecast as global tanker fleet faces slowdown
    Forecasts to weigh on spot tanker earnings, which are already below operating costs for most of the 2,000-plus larger tankers...
  • Seafarers are a priority vaccine group, say owners
    The International Chamber of Shipping is pushing for governments to give seafarers and frontline shore workers priority access to vaccines...
  • Shipping must prepare for post-pandemic risks
    Shipping should anticipate significant risks in its recovery from the pandemic, including the challenges of digitalisation and uneven technological competence...
  • Global trade recovery faster than expected
    Businesses are optimistic that trade levels will return to pre-pandemic levels within two years. But supply chains are likely to...
  • Gard extends health cover for fixed premium P&I clients
    Move will include liabilities, losses, costs and expenses falling within the scope of terms of entry
  • Cyprus offers tonnage tax cuts for 'greener' vessels
    Headline 30% tax cut will be available for vessels using alternative fuels, achieving reductions in carbon dioxide emissions of at...
  • Cargo rollovers rose at 75% of major ports in December
    The continuing surge in container demand is leading to more ports and carriers reporting delayed shipments. Even if shippers can...
  • Ince hires WFW's Mexias as Piraeus partner
    His expertise includes loan financings, sale and lease back transactions, restructurings, loan portfolio transfers, corporate acquisitions and sale and purchase
  • Zhonggu rolls out $700m boxship ordering plan
    Supported by fast-growing intermodal networks, a containerised model is deemed as a cleaner and more efficient way to haul energy...
  • Over 60 bulkers caught in China-Australia coal standoff
    While some cargoes have been diverted, most of the vessels have been waiting in Chinese anchorage since June last year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Transatlantic product tankers divert as US refined products demand stalls | Volume surge, not blankings, behind supply...
  • Rio Tinto sees Chinese policies supportive of commodity demand
    The Anglo-Australian company expects to ship between 325m to 340m tonnes of iron ore from Australia in 2021. Yet, it...
  • Gunvor backs flexible US LNG tender
    Gunvor and Commonwealth LNG are offering prospective buyers and bidders flexible pricing, shipping and cargo destination terms in exchange for...
  • Jiangnan Shipyard confirms orders for VLGC pair
    The 93,000 cu m, dual-fuel gas tankers are the fourth-generation VLGC series, the Panda 93P, designed by the shipbuilder. They...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Heartland Express raises revenue, driver pay
  • US imports from Asia hit record December level
  • Ex-APL executive Timothy Rhein dead at 79
  • Carriers, cargo owners at odds over India empty equipment inflow
  • Outlook 2021: Rising e-commerce, industrial demand to keep pressure on LTL rates
  • Flexport vets take aim at apparel production management
  • Demand pressure drives up cargo rolling at Asian hubs

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Imabari continues dramatic growth with major JMU share acquisition
    Japan's largest shipbuilder now owns 30% of JMU as part of a cooperation pact that started this year
  • US government commissions two more seafarer training ships
    Once completed, the ships will be headed to Maine and Texas
  • US hits out at Venezuela again, with six ships caught in its sights
    The ships and companies were blacklisted alongside others the US said constitutes a network to evade its sanctions
  • Navig8, Maersk Tankers charters in period MR tonnage in weak rate environment
    Trafigura also takes a third newbuilding tanker on time charter from Norden this month, say brokers
  • VLGC rates set to hold strong in 2021 as market inefficiencies roll on
    Panama Canal delays and dry-dockings will offset any risk from a decline in US LPG production, Poten says
  • ICTSI completes expansion of Manila boxship terminal
    Rates approach $40,000 per day amid boxship market boom
  • Norwegian further extends fleet suspension amid CDC rules
    New York-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will keep ships idle through April
  • Period enquiry perks up but remains an elusive thing for bulker owners
    Noble Capital owners' panel cite an increase in interest, but structural impediments remain in the way
  • Royal Caribbean Group to sell Azamara brand for $201m
    Sycamore Partners is planning a 'seamless transition' in taking over the line
  • More than 80% of firms investing in supply chain overhaul due to Covid-19
    Companies looking to spend heavily on reconfiguring their supply chains amid confidence of post-pandemic trade recovery, DP World survey says
  • Scorpio Bulkers parts with two more lease-financed ultramaxes for $35m
    Pair listed under ownership of China's Avic Leasing go in en bloc deal.
  • CMA and SHIPPINGInsight together again for North American Shipping Week
    The event is planned to be both online and in-person
  • Portline Bulk linked to sale of only capesize
    Portuguese shipowner also reported to have sold two smaller bulkers
  • Fuel price spread to offer more incentives to install scrubbers in 2021
    But shipowners may not come back to order exhaust gas cleaning system in droves due to regulatory pressure
  • Norton Rose Fulbright includes 19 lawyers among 132 EMEA redundancies
    Firm being reorganised into six 'core pillars' to meet 'profound change' in legal industry
  • BAR Technologies wind sail to be fitted to kamsarmax bulker in 36-month test
    Carbon-cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' system
  • EGD expands in chemical tankers with purchase of Japanese duo
    Buys two units from Alberta of Greece
  • Diplomat to step up Denmark's fight against piracy
    Experienced ambassador Jens-Otto Horslund tasked with gaining support for international military force in Gulf of Guinea
  • Arc7 LNG carrier damaged on Northern Sea Route winter voyage
    Teekay and China LNG Shipping Holdings-controlled vessel continued without assistance but repairs likely needed
  • Cyprus enacts tonnage tax cuts for good climate performers
    Mediterranean jurisdiction to woo shipping players with discounts of up to 30%
  • Brexit customs chaos likely to build as traffic starts to grow
    Forwarding group DP Schenker among transport firms suspending shipments between the UK and EU
  • Charter rates for large boxships breach $40,000 per day
    Seamax secures top rate as owners push for three to five-year deals
  • FSL Trust sells 2007-built MR tanker in continued asset disposals
    The Singapore-listed trust reportedly sells FSL Osaka for more than $11m
  • Global dry markets propel growth of EEX towards record year
    German clearing house and exchange reports tenfold increase in dry freight business
  • Gunvor claims flexible first for Commonwealth LNG offtake tender
    Swiss trader says bids are being invited for 8.4m tonnes per annum of gas from Commonwealth LNG in the US
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front-line maritime personnel
    About 700 people have been inoculated with city state hoping to complete effort by late January
  • Wind sail to be fitted to Cargill kamsarmax and MSC Cruises ship in 36-month test
    Carbon cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' WindWings system
  • Avance Gas could save $5,000 per day with new dual-fuel VLGCs
    Fearnley Securities crunches the numbers on newbuildings, but warns over dividend levels
  • World Fuel Services protects cruiseship bunker claims against Carnival bid
    Bunker supplier succeeds in preserving payouts for interest and costs in case involving ex-CMV vessels at UK Admiralty Court
  • OOCL reveals 51% revenue jump as volumes soared in fourth quarter
    Figures from Hong Kong line are first concrete indication of effect of boxship boom at the end of 2020
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co to cover costs after Maersk boxship disabled by fire
    Maersk Elba being repaired in Spain as Swiss partner wants to avoid general average
  • Mysterious 'ghost ship' washes up on Taiwanese rocks
    Coast Guard trying to identify a cargo vessel that may have broken a tow rope off the Penghu Islands
  • Iranian courts to decide fate of seized South Korean tanker Hankuk Chemi
    Securing release of seized ship could put owner and operator at risk of breaking US sanctions
  • Stale Hansen looks to shape Skuld into P&I club of the future
    Chief executive wants a diverse business, with strong ESG principles and new working practices to emerge from the pandemic
  • Sinokor puts two VLCCs on sales block amid drive to offload large tankers
    Pair of 2005-built ships up for sale after year that saw South Korean shipowner unload nine large tankers
  • Low-profile Olympos Shipmanagement takes in slew of bulkers in Greece
    Market players link Middle Eastern interests behind new, secretive management company that has appeared in Athens
  • Buana Lintas Lautan swoops on Maersk chemical tanker quartet
    Enbloc deal could see ice-classed chemical tankers to move to the warm waters of the Indonesian archipelago
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 frontline maritime personnel
    Some 700 people have already had their jabs with city state hoping to complete effort by late January
  • Japanese bulker yards pin recovery hopes on efficiency edge
    Bulk carrier builders believe environmental advantage can help make them competitive again
  • Teekay set to scrap North Sea FPSO in Denmark
    Tanker owning giant says US-owned group selected following competitive tender process

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Dry bulk shipping revs up after 'extraordinarily bad decade'
    This has been the best January for dry bulk shipping rates in a decade. Is this the long-awaited turning point or yet another head fake?
  • Airlines absorb $391 billion revenue shortfall in 2020
    Airlines are heavily in the red and a big shrink in passenger revenue last year is to blame. The International Civil Aviation Organization quantifies the...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs amid tightened supply outlook, weaker dollar
    Oil futures settled higher Jan. 19 amid a tightened global supply outlook and a weaker dollar.
  • Singapore Feb ex-wharf marine fuel term indications higher as demand grows: sources
    Singapore's ex-wharf term contracts for February-loading 0.5% sulfur marine fuel were heard offered at a premium of $5.50-$6.00/mt over the FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% cargo assessment, higher than the contract settlements of a $2.00-$2.50/mt premium for January-loading contracts, sources said Jan. 19.
  • Braskem chooses Port of Rotterdam for bioplastics storage
    Braskem will move its bioplastics storage facility from the Port of Antwerp to the Port of Rotterdam, according to a press release on Jan. 19.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 18-22
    **Demand rises in Panama amid tightening logistics **West Coast prices on rise via support from crude markets **Congestion reported in New Orleans
  • Eleusis port damage to halt operations for over a week: sources
    The loading section at the port of Eleusis, or Elefsina, Greece, has sustained damage due to a crash, market sources said, adding that repairs will continue for "at least 10 days"
  • 0.5%S marine fuel finds support on emerging demand, limited availability
    **Northwest Europe Hi-5 spread reaches multi-month highs **0.5%S marine fuel crack moves higher on tight supply: sources
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Nov oil product exports down 1.7% on year
    Russia's refined oil product exports from January-November were 1.7% lower on the year at 126.814 million mt, customs data showed Jan. 19.
  • World's first LNG-fueled large bulk carrier arrives at Port Waratah
    HL ECO, the first LNG-fueled ship to berth on the eastern Australian seaboard, arrived at the Koorang Terminal in Port Waratah on Jan. 11, according to Port Waratah Coal Services.
  • VLSFO premium over HSFO rises on stronger crude prices
    **Hi-5 bunker spread widens on month, but steady in Jan **Resistance to further widening from Saudi output cuts **Scrubber installations to slow down in 2021
  • Renewables financing must include policies with clear goals: IRENA chief
    **Fossil fuels comprise 70% of all energy subsidies **UAE may announce new financing program next month **Every $1 of public funds can raise $4-$5 of private money
  • Global refinery throughput expected to rebound in 2021: IEA
    Global refinery throughput is expected to rebound by 4.5 million b/d in 2021 after a 7.2 million b/d drop in 2020, the International Energy Agency said Jan. 19.
  • PetroChina's bunkering ops at new anchorage to likely boost Zhoushan's prospects
    **First operation from new anchorage on Jan. 13 **Zhoushan subsidiary supplied 210,000 mt bunker fuel in 2020 **Zhoushan port attractive on product availability, competitive prices
  • IEA sees OPEC+ regaining oil market share in 2021 as US output subdued
    **Lowers 2021 demand recovery estimate by 240,000 b/d to 5.5 mil b/d **Lowers 2021 'call' on OPEC by 300,000 b/d to 27.7 million b/d **Prices 'well supported' by economic, financial, market fundamentals
  • Blue ammonia to comprise bulk of hydrogen transportation due to lower costs: HSBC
    **Ammonia more energy-dense, easier to liquefy **Several blue ammonia projects in pipeline
  • Thailand's PTTGC to hike domestic bunker fuel supply in 2021, reduce exports
    **Domestic bunker fuel supply to increase to 50,000 mt/month **Exports to fall to 35,000 mt/month from 50,000 mt in December **Thai bunker prices typically $10/mt higher than in Singapore
  • Australia's 2021 refined product demand to jump amid new refinery landscape
    **Kwinana refinery closure to lead refining output to contract sharply **Gasoil, gasoline consumption to recover; jet fuel demand to stay tepid **Asian refiners step up to fill Australia's growing import appetite
  • CHINA DATA: 2020 key oil product outflows slide 17%, export quota underutilized
    **2020 quota utilization at 78% vs 99% in 2019 **Traditional exporting firms tend to keep barrels at home **Gasoil outflow to remain low in January
  • Port of Antwerp crude throughput in 2020 falls 60% on year
    **Oil products throughput rises 3.4% **Total freight volumes decline 3.1%
  • Singapore Marine Fuel crack at 10-month high on strong N Asia LSFO demand
    Rally in the Asian marine fuel 0.5%S to be short-lived after cold snap retreats.
  • Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery likely to be supplied with domestic crude: traders
    Current weak global crude demand levels made it feasible for Saudi Arabia to implement production cuts while still stocking the refinery.
  • Maritime players join forces to explore solid oxide fuel cell potential in global shipping
    By electro-chemically converting fuel into electricity, SOFCs can potentially produce power with higher efficiency.
  • VLGC rates retreat from over five-year highs on slower LPG shipments
    The correction may be limited by a rise in Asian LPG prices and as vessels continue to be sent to dry docks.

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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
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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