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February 23, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • CMA CGM PCS in Mombasa
  • Indian Register of Shipping provides classification services for JSW Group
  • Resumption of box reefer bookings to Dalian
  • Shippers lament chaotic shipping market & lack of mechanisms for resolution
  • Spot prices seen weakening on Transpacific, Asia-Europe trades
  • Exports to the US recover in Dec.
  • India exported 60 pc of projected cotton in first four months of season
  • Deendayal Port crosses 100 MMT in cargo handling, set for 115 MMT by fiscal-end
  • PPT again achieves 100 MMT mark in cargo handling
  • Throughput recovers in second half year at the fully operational port of Rotterdam
  • Customs paperwork, red tape considered hindrances to UK-EU trade
  • DB Schenker to open new facility in Ireland
  • OOCL Logistics continues expansion in Latin America market
  • India's economic growth to be 10.2 pc in 2021
  • Big investments for EDR Antwerp Shipyard
  • Marked improvement seen in global merchandise trade, but prospects for 2021 uncertain
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate 3-day Maritime India Summit 2021 & Exhibition on March 2

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Building a new rail hub in Hungary
  • Saving more than 1 million t of CO2
  • First Women in maritime survey
  • Vaccines to Greenland
  • Finnish forwarders join forces
  • Bhat's successor to head freight business at Swiss
  • Walker links continental Europe
  • World fleet reaches milestone
  • Rotterdam struggled in 2020
  • 1.8 million t of aggregates moved across UK
  • Crossing the Alps on LNG
  • Aged UPS freighters undergo facelift
  • Herwig to Hellmann
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Free capacities in Jadeweserport
  • New freighter jets for North America
  • Boluda's acquisition in Cádiz

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • Freighters escape B777 suspensions after United Airlines engine failure
  • Shippers could avoid costly D&D fees and shortages by using their own boxes
  • Kuehne + Nagel set to buy Asian forwarder Apex - its largest takeover yet
  • New Montreal port strike would 'really stick a knife in the Canadian economy'
  • Melbourne port strike suspended, while DP World ends lengthy dispute with union
  • Blockchain advances amid predictions of buoyant future in perishables supply chain
  • Maersk: 'Consumers can foot shipping's climate change bill'
  • Lorenzo Stoll to take the reins at Swiss WorldCargo as Ashwin Bhat moves on
  • Caroline Green steps up as founder Nigel Parkes retires as MD of Pallet-Track
  • Against the odds: Takeover target Expeditors defies the doom-mongers (again)
  • M&A radar: Kuehne + Apex - 'more to come down the track'

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • New LNG terminal to serve new ferry and Wärtsilä Smart Technology Hub
    Nordic region energy company Gasum is to build a local LNG customer terminal in Vaskiluoto in Vaasa, Finland, from which tanker trucks will take LNG to customers that include Wasaline, which operatesDOT seeks applications for 2021 INFRA grants
    U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for the FY 2021 round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program to fund transportation projects of national and regional significance that
  • DOT seeks applications for 2021 INFRA grants
    U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for the FY 2021 round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program to fund transportation projects of national and regional significance that
  • Is the U.S. ready to adopt new technology for tugs and towboats?
    A Q&A with Dave Lee, Senior Account Manager - ABB Marine & Ports Marine Log (ML): The world's first LNG-hybrid tug is being built in Singapore. How long before we start seeing
  • LR names three to executive leadership team
    Among his first key appointments since stepping into the CEO role at Lloyd's Register (LR) last month, Nick Brown has named three new members of LR's Executive Leadership Team: Mark Darley as
  • Boxes lost overboard after "safety feature" triggered engine shut down
    Maersk today gave more details of the February 17 incident in which the 13,100 TEU containership Maersk Eindhoven lost 260 containers overboard while en route to the U.S. West Coast. The incident
  • Royal Caribbean's Fain still confident of return to positive trajectory
    Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported financial results for the fiscal year of 2020 that included a U.S. GAAP net loss of $5.8 billion compared to net income of $1.9 billion

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance offers uncongested alternative to Southern California
    The 2010-built, 3,650 teu CMA CGM Africa Four called the NWSA's Seattle Harbor for the first time on February 20 as part of the new...
  • Tankers 'not out of the woods' until mid-2022
    Active fleet poised to expand by 12% once sanctions-hit tankers return to trading - even as nominal fleet growth hits multi-year...
  • Seafarer abandonment cases continue to climb
    One case involving a chemical tanker abandoned in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, in January, was successfully resolved, according to a...
  • Diana Shipping names Semiramis Paliou as chief executive
    Underlining the importance of an orderly succession, the founder of the New York-listed bulker company hands the chief executive's reins...
  • Suicides at sea go uncounted as crew change crisis drags on
    Maritime charities fear the toll of the lockdown measures on seafarers' mental health and there are anecdotal reports suicides have...
  • Higher contract rates ahead as shippers seek security
    Shippers who have successfully played the spot market in the past have been hit hard by the supply constraints in...
  • Forwarders failing on shipper-owned equipment bookings
    Many shippers are struggling to access containers for export cargoes. But forwarders are providing little in the way of help...
  • V.Group's new chief builds success on data
    V.Group has weathered storms and emerged with a client-centric vision. However, Kofod-Olsen's bigger challenge is to build a deeper understanding...
  • GasLog to go private after BlackRock merger
    GasLog is recommending a deal with BlackRock that will see the asset manager buy up the company's free float at...
  • Korea Shipbuilding strikes $500m newbuilding deals
    The VLCC trio are priced at about $90m per ship. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2022
  • Lloyd's Register appoints new leadership team with marine focus
    The classification society has appointed three insiders to new posts as it enters a new era under the leadership of...
  • Kuehne+Nagel acquires Asian logistics provider Apex International
    Takeover of Apex International is expected to add 9% to K+N revenues. Focus will be on hi-tech and ecommerce fulfilment
  • Four injured in Gibraltar bulker explosion
    Four crew were injured and two taken to hospital with burns after an explosion on a Hong Kong-flagged capesize bulk...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Club hopping not happening as renewal round closes | It is time to bring some humanity to...
  • Pavilion Energy and Chevron pen LNG offtake agreement
    Pavilion Energy and Chevron have signed a six-year LNG sale and purchase agreement for the supply of approximately 0.5m tonnes...
  • China's owners and port groups urge efforts to temper sky-high box rates
    Move comes as the traditional Chinese New Year slack season has failed to drag down the rocketing shipping costs, with...
  • Texas winter freeze lifts product tanker rates
    'This is a significant impact to one of the world's largest concentrations of olefins capacities, just under 20% of the...
  • Offshore wind sector could help re-employ some energy workers
    Oil and gas workers will also benefit from the expected growth in offshore wind employment globally, as they share some...
  • Precious positive on bulker market for 2021
    If the supply side receives a dividend from the recycling of very old ships, slow steaming by the rest of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • Yellow revs up recruitment, training as drivers become more scarce
  • Forwarders largely unable to service rising SOC demand: survey
  • New funding to help BuyCo link TMS with trade finance
  • K+N expands Asian air freight footprint with Apex takeover
  • Importers face toughest trans-Pacific service contract talks in years

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • Flex LNG grabs more shares after quarterly earnings growth
    Company repurchased shares last week and in January
  • Crude tankers not 'out of woods' for 2021 due to Chinese destocking, Iranian tonnage
    Chinese crude imports will probably be flat despite oil demand recovery, Braemar ACM's Anoop Singh says
  • Royal Caribbean suffers $5.8bn loss for 2020 at the hands of Covid-19
    The New York-listed owner's shares are up almost 11% as of Monday's mid-day trading
  • Harvey Gulf sues after PSV damaged in Gulf hurricane
    The ship is currently still grounded, with damages still to be determined
  • GasLog Partners shifts into spotlight for fleet growth
    Executives sidestep parent-BlackRock merger questions and talk up prospects for MLP to play in spot market
  • Semiramis Paliou appointed Diana Shipping CEO
    Founder Simeon Palios will stay on as non-executive chairman
  • Insurer Gard claims substantial gains at P&I renewal
    Cashback deals for members pay off as the largest P&I insurer gets even bigger at renewal
  • MV Werften readies axe for 1,200 workers amid cruise crisis
    Staff told government cash is dependent on matching workforce with orders
  • Avance Gas sees Asian demand growing after 'incredible' VLGC rate boom ends
    Commercial chief Ben Martin gives upbeat view on prospects for US Gulf production
  • GasLog unveils merger with BlackRock's power arm, with plans to delist
    Peter Livanos declares the deal a 'transformative next step' for his company
  • New Lloyd's Register chief executive reshapes marine division team
    Nick Brown reorganises marine division after taking charge of UK classification society
  • MV Werften readies axe for 1,200 workers amid cruise crisis
    Staff told government cash is dependent on matching workforce with orders
  • Soren Skou says consumers can pay multibillion-dollar decarbonisation bill
    Cost to customers will equal just six US cents on a pair of trainers, AP Moller-Maersk chief tells BBC
  • Corinth Canal suspends crossings until further notice
    Historic Greek waterway needs 'hundreds of millions of euros' of investment to survive
  • Songa Container takes full control of three sub-panamax boxships
    Shipowner exercises purchase options on trio as earnings continue to recover
  • Seafarer missing after blast on Vietnamese product tanker
    No sign of 28-year-old engineer
  • GC Rieber looks for new business after selling another vessel
    Norwegian owner down to three ships with disposal of inspection and maintenance unit Polar Queen
  • Shipping looks set to escape Myanmar sanctions - for now
    But shipowners must be on their guard for links to individuals targeted by US
  • South Korean ropax scrapped as brakes put on ferry buying
    Interest in larger Asian ropaxes is non-existent as operators continue to reel from pandemic impact
  • Oil pressure blamed for stall that tipped boxes off Maersk Eindhoven
    Safety feature reportedly triggered engine shutdown off Japan
  • Zhonggu Logistics completes $630m order drive with boxship octet at Jinling Shipyard
    Chinese shipowner fulfils plan to order up to 18 newbuildings worth about $630m
  • KCC lets last two combination carrier options lapse as deliveries remain tricky
    Norwegian shipowner focused on getting final two newbuildings in operation despite Covid-19 restrictions
  • Xihe sells MR2 product tanker as fleet selloff lumbers along
    With another tanker sold, market sources suggest more could also be leaving the Xihe fleet in the near future
  • Stamatis Molaris to offload tankers and bulkers to Gulf Navigation
    Dubai-based owner says agreement with Greek owner is beginning of a larger scope of partnership
  • Bamboo shoots blamed for fatal mass poisoning on Precious bulker
    Khalid Hashim said traditional Thai delicacy caused the death of the chief cook and made many others ill
  • Great Eastern joins outfits vying to buy Shipping Corp of India
    Country's biggest private shipowner has reportedly lodged expression of interest

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • GSCW chat recap: Stan Wraight's cargo advice for airlines
    Passenger airlines have treated cargo as an afterthought. The pandemic is making them realize the benefit of a diversified revenue stream.
  • Maersk Eindhoven expected in Yokohama Thursday following container loss
    The Maersk Eindhoven, which lost 260 containers overboard, is slated to berth for repairs in Japan on Thursday.
  • Another one bites the dust: LNG shipping's GasLog to delist
    One of the largest players in public LNG shipping, GasLog Ltd., plans to give up its NYSE listing. Will more shipowners opt to go private?
  • GSCW chat recap: GK9PG dogs check for cargo and COVID
    Global K9 Protection Group is a big provider of bomb-sniffing dogs. Many of them are dedicated to air cargo security. Now the company is using...
  • GSCW chat recap: Flowers, vaccines, perishables power MIA cargo growth
    Emir Pineda, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department's manager for aviation and trade logistics, explains why Miami International Airport reached a record cargo level last year and...
  • FreightWaves Flashback: JFK changing with the times
    2002: "It's a myth that we are out of land," said Jim Larson of the NY/NJ Port Authority, discussing the airport's cargo possibilities.
  • Kuehne + Nagel buys Hong Kong forwarder Apex
    Kuehne + Nagel is the second-largest logistics services provider in the world. It just got bigger, swallowing up Hong Kong's Apex International.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • ICE LSGO futures net speculative length at fresh 13-month high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures rose 967 contracts to 101,943 in the week to Feb. 16, a fresh 13-month high, according to ICE data on Feb. 22.
  • INDIA DATA: Jan gasoil exports fall 12% on month
    India's gasoil exports in January eased from a three-month high reached the previous month as a rise in coronavirus cases during the winter as well as the discovery of new variants of the virus squashed demand from international buyers.
  • EU refineries, business look for ways to achieve carbon neutrality
    EU refineries and businesses are looking for various ways to address the carbon neutrality that the EU is targeting for 2050, but liquid fuels will remain in use, according to delegates of the 10th EU refining forum.
  • INDIA DATA: Jan fuel oil exports jump 133% amid higher LSFO production, imports fall 21%
    India's fuel oil exports in January rose 133% on the month to 112,000 mt, latest data from the country's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed, as improving low sulfur fuel oil margins incentivized more production, refining sources said.
  • USGC middle distillate shipments to Europe at 215,000 mt in Feb so far: cFlow
    Around 215,000 mt of US Gulf Coast middle distillates are set to arrive in Europe in February, with one shipment of around 40,000 mt having been sent in the seven days to Feb. 22, according to cFlow, Platts trade flow software.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Feb 22-26
    Spot bunker fuel prices were impacted by winter weather in the US Gulf Coast during the week of Feb. 15-19, leading to rises in some ports in the Americas, such as Balboa, and slight changes in others.
  • REFINERY NEWS: PetroEcuador shuts Esmeraldas No. 2 catalytic unit
    Ecuador's PetroEcuador said it shut the refinery's No. 2 catalytic cracking unit on Feb. 21 for 40 days of maintenance.
  • INDIA DATA: January oil product exports down 4.8% on year to 1.1 million b/d
    India's exports of refined oil products fell 4.8% year on year to 4.4 million mt, or 1.1 million b/d, in January, provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed Feb. 22.
  • Beaumont, Corpus Christi refineries beginning restarts as Houston area lags behind
    Major crude oil refineries in Texas' Baytown, Beaumont-Port Arthur and Corpus Christi areas began restarting operations Feb. 21 and Feb. 22, while the rest of the Houston region's refining complex is taking longer to rebound after more prolonged power outage issues during last week's Texas freeze.
  • US crude stocks, refinery runs expected lower amid Texas deep freeze
    US crude oil inventory draws likely extended during the week ended Feb. 19 as severe weather across the southern states shut in production, according to analysts surveyed by S&P Global Platts.
  • Brazil's Bolsonaro sends Petrobras into turmoil after CEO swap, price dispute
    Analysts and investors Feb. 22 decried a move by Brazil's president to replace the CEO of state oil company Petrobras, claiming the move was made for political reasons.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude tests fresh highs amid US refinery restart, weaker dollar
    Crude oil futures surged nearly 4% to settle at 13-month highs Feb. 22 as US refineries began to restart in the wake of severe weather across the southern US last week.
  • Pavilion Energy, Chevron ink LNG supply agreement for Singapore to promote lower-carbon future
    Each LNG cargo delivered under this agreement will be accompanied by a statement of its GHG emissions, the companies said.
  • S. Korea's SK Energy to cut low sulfur bunker fuel output in March, April on VRDS maintenance
    To make up the shortfall in production, SK Energy has bought one MR-sized low sulfur fuel oil cargo from Singapore from arrival in March, sources said.
  • Clean tankers poised for freight jump amid improving pandemic conditions: Scorpio Tankers
    Bugbee said the Asian clean tanker market could likely see significant upward movement upon return from Lunar New Year.
  • Iran wants US to remove sanctions before nuclear talks to clear more crude
    Araghchi also said Iran is studying a proposal by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell to hold an "informal meeting with the US as a guest."
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on opportunistic buying, fundamentals still bullish
    "The sell-off in the crude futures market seen on Friday [Feb. 19] provided a bargain hunting opportunity, which traders in Asia are exploiting," Hari said.
  • Panama sales of MF 0.5%S, high sulfur bunker fall in Jan; MGO sales increase
    The Maritime Authority's data shows sales of HS IFO 380 fell 5.6% in January month-on-month to 70,597 mt.

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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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