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BRIEFS
February 26, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
  • Kuehne+Nagel acquires one of Asia's leading freight forwarders
  • DGTR probing need for continuation of anti-dumping duty on steel products from China
  • Exports to China jump 16.15 pc in 2020
  • CONCOR & Chennai Port enter into MoU declaring ICD Tondiarpet an Extended Gateway of the port
  • PPT executes 27 MoUs with various stakeholders ahead of Maritime India Summit 2021
  • GAC India handles multi-port heavy lift shipments for Jumbo
  • Globicon Terminals, Nhava Sheva to be the first 'Faceless CFS'
  • E-commerce in India skyrockets
  • Embargo lifted on granting govt business to private banks
  • NVGL - India is delighted to announce being a part of A$1.20 bn international freight forwarding company

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Turnaround in sight?
  • More regular stops in Dourges
  • Finnlines sailing in the black
  • Allen Liu rejoins Chapman Freeborn
  • Cora contracts logistics partner
  • 20,000 pharma consignments within two years
  • First Flexi-Train in Russia in operation
  • Rail prevails at Port of Hamburg
  • Transcargo to become cargo-partner
  • Two family-owned Canadian hauliers merge
  • Avia Solutions Group member supports DHL Express
  • Scania gains new CEO
  • By when will MSC surpass Maersk?
  • Laysha Ward joins board of directors
  • Narrow Aisle across the Atlantic
  • Semi-trailer for fine wood panels
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Time-critical project cargo from Egypt to China

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
  • M&A radar: AP Møller-Mærsk LCL benchmark deal rumoured - our shortlist
  • Boxship owners see 13-year high in charter rates as carriers hunt for tonnage
  • New entrants dip their wings into a 'new normal' strong air cargo market
  • PPE the new 'hot' freight and warehouse target for organised crime
  • UK aerospace industry 'in limbo', thanks to gaps in post-Brexit regime
  • Chicago Rockford Airport expands cargo facilities as freighter traffic grows
  • Robert Mianowski is new regional sales and marketing director for Geodis
  • Supply chain radar: What did your last slave die of?

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
  • CMA CGM to dedicate six LNG-fueled ships to service U.S. market
    CMA CGM Group Chairman & CEO Rodolphe Saadé announced today that he will dedicate six new liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled containerships to the U.S. market, as part of the group's ongoing
  • Golden Ray: Cutting resumes after maintenance pause
    After taking a pause to maintain apparatus, the St. Simons Sound Response team today resumed cutting operations on the hull of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray, which is being sliced into
  • Dropping in bio-LNG extends green financing runway says SEA-LNG
    By dropping in bio-LNG to their fuel mix, owners of LNG-fueled ships could extend the time through which they are eligible for preferential "green" financing under the Poseidon Principles. The SEA-LNG coalition
  • United Wind Logistics uses ABB software to boost module carrier safety and efficiency
    Germany's United Wind Logistics is to use the ABB Ability marine advisory system OCTOPUS to support its module deck carrier VestVind as it transports large wind farm components such as turbines, foundations
  • NTSB reports on Cooperative Spirit contact with bridge
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the March 15, 2020, incident in which the tow of the 1975-built American River Transportation Company towing vessel Cooperative Spirit broke apart
  • Grimaldi orders RO/RO multipurpose sextet at Hyundai Mipo
    Naples, Italy, headquartered Grimaldi Group has signed a $600 million agreement with South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard covering the construction of six new RO/RO multipurpose vessels. With a length of 250

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
  • CMA CGM to introduce LNG-fuelled boxships to transpacific
    CMA CGM chief executive admits LNG may not be the perfect solution to decarbonisation. But unlike other options, it is...
  • StealthGas lands in the black despite Cypriot charterer failure
    Nasdaq-listed owner posted a net loss of $700,000 for the fourth quarter of 2020, however the deficit turned into an...
  • Steamship reports renewal gain as UK Club books 'small reduction'
    Head of underwriting hails overseas offices for important role in winning new business
  • Globalisation is switching from goods to services
    The development of artificial intelligence and robotics favours the richer economies, while weaker regions and countries will lose out unless...
  • EU database shows higher emissions than initially reported
    The landmark database continues to change, resulting in a significant increase in recorded shipping emissions for 2019 and raising familiar...
  • Teekay Tankers warns of tough months ahead
    Canada's Teekay Tankers has signed a seven-year charter-in deal for an aframax newbuilding due for delivery in 2022. It predicts...
  • Weekly Briefing: Maersk tightens carbon-neutral deadline | Tankers sail an uncertain course | Bulkers owners bullish, but BIMCO sounds a warning
    The containers sector saw progress on environmental goals, as Maersk pledged to have a carbon-neutral vessel in service by 2023...
  • Cosco enters shipping venture with SAIC Motor
    New company is expected to be registered in Yangpu, an emerging economic development zone in Hainan, an island province at...
  • Evergreen wins pivotal collision regulations case in Supreme Court
    'It's the first judgment we've had in over 40 years on the collision regulations, and it really goes to town...
  • Loss-making Genco completes asset sales
    The company, which recorded a net loss of $65m in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared with net income of...
  • Pacific Basin says minor bulkers rally linked to US grains
    Minor bulk demand growth is pegged at 4.8% this year compared with fleet growth of 1.8%, Pacific Basin highlights, while...
  • Ardmore chief expects growth in non-fossil fuel cargoes
    Company carries 25% of non-fossil fuel cargoes, and expects this to rise to 80% to 90% in the next few...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Skuld joins Gard among big winners from renewal round | Israel oil-spill ship shortlist narrows | Unions...
  • Wilhelmsen and HHLA anchor new maritime investment fund
    The fund is being pitched as an innovation opportunity that tackles maritime value chain hurdles through a fresh industry consortium...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
  • Global container carrier reliability plumbs new depths in January
  • TPM21: CMA CGM to deploy first LNG ships on US-Asia trade in 2021
  • Wind cargo surged last year at Port of Vancouver USA
  • Shippers, LTL carriers clash over load counts: T&LC
  • Ex-China container contract rates rising on sustained demand
  • TPM21: CMA CGM's Saadé blames disruption for elevated rates, low service
  • Drop in China trade drags down Hamburg's 2020 volume

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
  • Teekay LNG welcomes BlackRock, spies more deal potential
  • Teekay Tankers still looking at sale and leaseback repurchases
  • Golar LNG Partners and New Fortress 'keen' to wrap up merger
  • Genco Shipping shifts focus to Atlantic ahead of iron ore surge
  • Bunker prices return to pre-pandemic levels as industry counts carbon costs
  • Golar LNG homing in on FLNG as it eyes business spin-off
  • Hong Kong's Jinhui reports turnaround in fourth quarter but delivers loss for 2020
  • Fault missed before 'catastrophic' engine failure on DFDS ropax
  • Pacific Basin Shipping buys ultramax bulker after 'gruelling' year
  • Euroseas logs profit as higher charters kick in
  • Shell sees demand for LNG bunkering accelerating
  • 'Worst behind us' - Hunter keeps VLCC fleet free for recovery in third quarter
  • Damage being assessed after fire on Torm tanker in France
  • Nigerian militants threaten oil infrastructure as piracy risk rises
  • Teekay LNG reports record annual earnings after fourth-quarter profit
  • Gulf of Guinea saw over 130 seafarers abducted in 2020 amid 'poor governance'
  • MPCC hikes earnings forecast on back of booming charter market
  • Loss-making Teekay Tankers adds new aframax as it buys back suezmax duo
  • Marios Iliopoulos to profit on cruiseship scrap deal
  • Hoegh LNG targets first net zero-carbon FSRU by 2030
  • DOF makes a profit but rates not enough to service $2bn debt
  • Insurers probe link between box boom and spate of container losses
  • UK should not be used as bargain basement for shady shipowners
  • Seafarers sink tanker during police cocaine raid off Spain
  • Frozen funds at centre of South Korea tanker seizure could be freed
  • Doha Marine pioneers 'pay as you go' service to combat OSV slump
  • Clipper steps up handysize play with Navibulgar buy and new pool
  • MSC adds boxship trio to continue remarkable spending spree
  • Here's why we cannot get China's success story out of our heads
  • Adnoc L&S named as buyer of Hunter Group VLCC
  • Seven Islands Shipping seeks to limit damage claim ahead of IPO
  • Cido cashes in on strong market to clear out midsize bulkers

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
  • Ocean carriers hold all the cards in contract talks with shippers
    It's not just small and midsized importers that face massive contract rate hikes. Even the biggest shippers will feel the pain.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
  • THAILAND DATA: Jan diesel, naphtha exports rise; jet fuel shipments tumble
    Thailand increased shipments of automotive diesel and naphtha but reduced exports of heavy fuel oil and jet fuel in January, according to latest data from the Customs Department.
  • S KOREA DATA: Jan gasoil demand slips 10% on month to nine-month low
    South Korea's gasoil demand fell 10.42% on the month in January to 12.96 million barrels, a nine-month low, latest data from the Korea National Oil Corporation showed, as the outbreak of coronavirus infections in the month continued to exert downward pressure on consumption levels.
  • USGC, European feedstocks hit one-year highs on crude strength, winter storm
    US Gulf Coast and European refinery feedstocks hit multi-month highs midweek on the back of recent refinery outages in the Gulf Coast region.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 1% on week to 2.6 mil mt on weak barge demand
    Stocks of diesel and gasoil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 1% week on week to 2.6 million mt in the week to Feb. 25, according to Insights Global data, as ample inland availability for both diesel and gasoil hampered demand for FOB ARA barges, sources said.
  • S KOREA DATA: Jan gasoil exports fall 31% on year to 7-year low
    South Korea's gasoil exports fell 30.6% year on year to 11.92 million barrels in January, a more than seven-year-low, latest data from the Korea National Oil Corp. showed Feb. 25, with industry sources attributing the lower outflows to still shaky regional demand caused by pandemic-induced lockdowns and mobility restrictions.
  • Brazil's fuel-price debate worries potential Petrobras refinery investors: CEO
    Brazil's debate over state-led oil company Petrobras' role in setting domestic fuel prices has potential refinery investors worried, but nobody has backed out of the process to sell eight of the company's 13 operated refineries, CEO Roberto Castello Branco said Feb. 25.
  • Port of Corpus Christi partners with Rotterdam for more crude connections, tech sharing
    The United States' leading oil-export hub is partnering with Europe's largest port to improve crude connectivity and technology sharing.
  • TANKERS: Texas freeze boosts USGC Aframax freight rates to nine-month highs
    The extreme cold temperatures that hit Texas the week started Feb. 14 caused port closures that locked up tonnage and provided a silver lining for shipowners, already struggling with rates beneath the w100 psychological mark since May 2020 due to low demand for shipping crude following production cuts.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles mixed as vaccine rally searches for new drivers
    Crude oil futures settled mixed as the market searched for fresh drivers despite increasingly bullish demand outlooks.
  • Group 3 ULSD spikes beyond five-year high amid refinery outages
    The Group 3 ultra low sulfur diesel market, commonly referred to as X grade, jumped on Feb. 25, increasing more than 5 cents/gal to hit an over five year high following Winter Storm Uri which caused multiple refinery outages across the continental US.
  • Peninsula joins Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel
    Bunker supplier Peninsula Petroleum, which said Feb. 4 it was adding LNG bunkering to its portfolio of offerings, has joined the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel, the society said.
  • USGC marine fuel 0.5%S, low-sulfur feedstocks rise to 13-month highs following winter storm
    Both finished VLSFO and blending components such as LSVGO and LSSR have seen a run-up in outright prices and crack spreads following refinery outages in Texas that have made a tight supply situation more dire.
  • Rising volatility in marine markets lifts hedging against Platts instruments: ICE
    **ICE traded volumes of marine fuel up 114% on year **Freight contract exposure hedged as far as 2025 **Different approaches to managing risk
  • ADNOC buys 6 VLCCs to support trading business, oil capacity ramp-up
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude ticks higher as optimism over demand recovery overshadows EIA data
  • JAPAN DATA: Feb 14-20 oil product exports drop 51.8% to 1.21 mil barrels
    Low sulfur fuel oil exports slid 10.6% week on week to 243,882 barrels in the week to Feb. 20, with high sulfur fuel oil exports sliding 24.8% on the week to 326,615 barrels.
  • Asia-USWC fixtures stagnate on tepid US air travel demand
    **Northeast Asia jet fuel to USWC seen at two MR cargoes for Feb loading **Jet fuel outlook bleak with US travel demand at 36-year low **Jet fuel prices remain in contango with little near-term upside
  • Downtrend persists in VLGC rates; fleet expected to see growth in 2021, 2022
    **Market hopes rates may hit bottom as US LPG loading resumes **But slow Asian LPG demand offsets any supply recovery **Lower Saudi exports impact Middle East shipping activity
  • Shanghai marine fuel 0.5%S discount to Singapore gasoil widens on end-month sales
    Suppliers need to cut prices to increase sales so as to hit their monthly targets, a source said.
  • Robust LSFO margins continue to lift Australia's Vincent crude to fresh record
    Market participants attributed the uptick to fewer low sulfur fuel oil arbitrage volumes arriving in Singapore, resulting in a drawdown in stocks as demand remained steady.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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