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April 4, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC Group reaches agreement with Bolloré Group for acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics
  • Pristine Logistics all set to acquire Sical Logistics
  • Long-term container ocean freight rates up almost 100% year-on-year: Analysis
  • Paradip Port achieves highest ever
  • Schedule reliability improves slightly in February 2022
  • The Greenback holds sway
  • Mumbai Port highlights Sagarmala projects
  • Settlement and 'follow' clause in Marine Insurance
  • Minister updates on impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on shipping
  • Leading B-School NITIE to reduce academia-industry gap in supply chain logistics
  • DGFT extends FTP till Sep. 30
  • India emerging as preferred sugar supplier
  • DPA Board confers on key issues
  • CBDT extends last date for filing of Form No. 10AB
  • Textile industry seeks duty free imports
  • National Maritime Heritage Complex to be built by TATA Projects

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bolloré and MSC clinch deal in Africa
  • US class I railway launches domestic service
  • Logistics guidance for sustainability ahead
  • Supporting B737 P2F conversions at Gatwick
  • Improving aerodynamics to save fuel
  • BDB elects new presidium
  • Repurchase of Gefco shares?
  • Thessaloniki prepares for ULCVs
  • Smiling faces in Hong Kong
  • Long HGVs expand European fleet
  • Aeroterm gets two warehouses near YUL
  • MSK Pharmalogistik finds new location
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swissport chooses Ilse De Loof
  • Brazilian terminal orders new equipment
  • Nearly 1,500 safest drivers join Circle of Honour
  • Australia to expand intermodal facilities
  • Alaska Air Cargo: two more 737 cargo freighters

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • CMA CGM poised to acquire Gefco before sanctions hobble operations
  • AirBridgeCargo fleet starts to break up as lessors demand their aircraft back
  • Container freight rates seem unfazed by global issues and remain above par
  • 'You Snooze While We Dooze' service set to hit the B2C 'sweet spot'
  • US Senate agrees reform to Shipping Act as more shipper complaints hit lines
  • Yara International orders 15 terminals for bunkering blue ammonia
  • Allcargo opts for asset-light growth strategy, selling non-core business
  • Yang Ming plans to order more 15,000 teu ships and some feeders
  • Unions accuse UK government of failing workers as P&O Ferries 'gets away with it'
  • M&A radar: Winning MSC balks at M'rsk & CMA CGM path with BAL deal
  • FedEx aims high as US authorities eye cargo drones more favourably

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Plan for Scandinavian ammonia bunkering network moves ahead
    Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara International, which is one of the world's largest ammonia producers, is starting to make good on its commitment to make carbon-free ammonia fuel bunkering a reality. It has
  • Holland America cruise ship will be temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in Rotterdam
    Holland America Line's cruise ship Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and city of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in
  • Conrad optimistic after reporting profitable 2021
    Conrad Industries Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD), Morgan City, La., reports that net income for the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, was $6.5 million compared to net loss of $4.0 million in
  • Exam scam defendant faces additional charge
    A defendant in the ongoing exam scam case involving a test score-fixing scheme at the U.S. Coast Guard's Regional Exam Center (REC) New Orleans in Mandeville, La., faces an additional charge of
  • Ocean Shipping Reform Act passes Senate
    The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.,) and John Thune (R.-S.D.) has passed the Senate by a voice vote. The legislation aims to help fix supply
  • Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip
    The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 4 - 8. Four public meetings are scheduled aboard the M/V Mississippi in selected towns along
  • AWO applauds Tennessee General Assembly for passing Jones Act resolution
    The American Waterways Operators (AWO) applauds the Tennessee General Assembly for passing SJR0954, a resolution that reinforces support for the Jones Act, the foundational law of American maritime requiring that any vessel
  • Caterpillar sees methanol as a key fuel for maritime decarbonization
    Caterpillar Marine is investing in methanol-fueled engine technologies. It says the commitment supports the development of decarbonization efforts in the marine industry by offering cost effective methanol-powered solutions without sacrificing the value

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • P&O Ferries: Backwash drags politicians under
    This was more spin than substance, designed to placate public and media outrage while doing little to address the root...
  • Largest-ever emergency oil reserve release to weigh on tanker market
    Two of the four US Strategic Petroleum Reserves sites have pipeline links to crude export terminals, but sales are likely to...
  • Panama Canal restructures tariffs in effort to simplify
    The Panama Canal Authority is looking to reduce the number of tariffs it offers. Under new proposals, vessels capacity will attract...
  • Clubs warn of contaminated HSFO from Singapore
    While suppliers of the tainted fuel were not identified, clubs have cited a cause for concern given an increase in...
  • Carriers need to strike a balance between 'greener' and 'bigger'
    In a world where geopolitical uncertainty is rising, trading patterns are shifting and incremental growth of shipping demand cannot be...
  • US shipping regulation reform one step closer
    US exporters hope changes to shipping regulation will reduce costs and increase capacity. But the changes are unlikely to have...
  • Carbon market measures could raise over $3trn, says World Bank
    A World Bank report found market-based measures to tax or cap shipping emissions could raise $1trn to $3.7trn by 2050...
  • Carriers set to ride out market volatility
    Economic and geo-political uncertainty risks lower demand. But any recovery of supply chains in unlikely before 2023
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Five key forecasts for shipping
    Lloyd's List's latest quarterly outlook for shipping examines the trends across all shipping sectors, so for this week's edition of...
  • Have we reached peak uncertainty?
    Lloyd's List's latest shipping health check remains largely unchanged from the last quarter, but the uncertainty that lies beyond requires...
  • Tankers: Russia to the rescue for 'putrid' market
    Crude, product and fuel oil seaborne trades are being recalibrated, as higher insurance costs and sanctions on Russia's oil and...
  • Yara to bunker green ammonia
    Yara International is to launch the world's first ammonia bunkering network in Scandinavia
  • P&O Ferries backlash leaves UK ports in legal limbo
    Port leaders are concerned that they could be sued by operators under the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act of 1847...
  • GoodBulk sees strong market for capesizes after record profit
    Trade 'tensions could also be a positive for dry bulk tonne miles in the longer term if they reshuffle trade...
  • LNG: Generational energy crisis ensnares fleet
    Disruption from the global pandemic, followed by geopolitical turmoil that imperils European energy security, is driving record volatility across all...
  • Cosco expects record first-quarter profits
    Chinese investment bank CICC says the results meet its expectations and estimates company profitability to remain strong for 2022
  • Daily Briefing
    Marine insurer drops Sovcomflot cover | Flag states should terminate Russian vessel certificates if sanctions block payout, IMO rules |...
  • P&O Ferries: Less than the sum of its (old) parts
    P&O Ferries was once a visionary leader in the English Channel and European shortsea trades but has lost out to...
  • China Merchants doubles down on LNG tanker order
    Chinese owner suggests some of its fresh tonnage on order may engage in short or medium-term contracts
  • Shipping investment sector facing a 'volatile backdrop'
    'Equity markets are down about 75% year on year,' says DNB Markets managing director James Cirenza. 'This has been a...
  • Keppel Corp's merger talks with Sembcorp Marine Singapore move forward
    Companies issue joint statement saying talks are continuing and they are committed to reaching a definitive agreement within weeks
  • MSC agrees $6.3bn deal to acquire Bollore Group's Africa logistics unit
    MSC said acquiring Bollore SE 'reaffirms the group's long-standing commitment to invest in Africa and to strengthen supply chains across the continent, and to connect...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • New fee to support zero-emission drayage fleet at LA-LB
  • PSA completes terminal deal to become Halifax's sole operator
  • China's chassis, container role 'entrenched' by government: FMC's Bentzel
  • US East Coast port congestion hindering trans-Atlantic trade
  • Maersk unit orders wind installation vessel for US projects

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Panamax and supramax bulker spot markets slump as demand takes a hit
  • Frontline and SFL axe two VLCC charters as ships exit Fredriksen's stead
  • How Gary Vogel's latest hedge changed the CMA commodore dinner
  • US to ready to process Jones Act waivers after release of oil reserve
  • Holland America ship chartered to house Ukrainian refugees
  • UK authorities launch criminal and civil probes into P&O firings
  • Cheniere strikes option to charter Flex LNG ship on term deal
  • Special report: Five fuels that will power the future of shipping
  • Dr Lynn Loo: Piloting shipping's move into alternative fuels
  • Lease financing: a cheaper way to tap wind power whose time is yet to come
  • Biden's era of 'freedom gas' promises to unshackle shipowners
  • All options are on the table as new Klaveness boss Ernst Meyer plots growth
  • Seafarers face life behind bars after major cocaine raid
  • Hyundai Glovis steps up car carrier fire prevention measures
  • Stolt-Nielsen profit prospect means tanker IPO trigger could be pulled this year
  • Yara ups green ante with order for world's first ammonia bunker stations
  • Insurer Beazley shakes up its underwriting team
  • Bring on the bio: LNG bunker buyers look to their decarbonisation pathways
  • LNG fuelling uptake rises, but sky-high gas prices deter use
  • Grindrod Shipping boss Martyn Wade steps down after 14 years
  • Newbuilding debut: Citic Financial Leasing splashes $315m on ultramax bulk carriers
  • Hope for VLCCs as slow-steaming thins out tonnage list
  • Confused by digital? Neutral tool is step towards shipping software comparison site
  • Eastern Pacific provides safe haven for Ukrainian employees caught up in war
  • Singapore offshore yard merger delayed until end of April
  • Singapore eyes 'Thames Barrier'-style technology to protect yards from rising sea levels

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Can accordion-style folding containers unclog crowded ports, distribution centers?
    Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • US DOE seeks bids for next batch of SPR crude deliveries by April 12
    Refiners and oil traders looking to snag barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve have until April 12 to bid on 30 million barrels set for release from mid-May through June, the Department of Energy said in the first of several expected notices of sale.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices dip after IEA joins historic US SPR release
    Crude oil futures dipped April 1 after the International Energy Agency agreed to an unspecified release of crude oil from its member countries' stocks following a more notable decline March 31 when the White House announced a record-high release of 180 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
  • ExxonMobil forced to temporarily shut UK fuel depots over climate protests
    ExxonMobil has restored normal operations at "most" of its four UK fuel supply terminals affected by environmental protests earlier April 1 and expects to reopen all the deports shortly after police intervention, the company said April 1.
  • CLEAN TANKER QUARTERLY: Russia to dominate market outlook moving forward
    In an unprecedented quarter in which the Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered a tumultuous change in market dynamics, a divide quickly materialized to cloud the market.
  • Bunker markets avoid Russia as supply tightens across Black Sea: expert
    Buyers and suppliers have turned cautious following increased financial sanctions against Russia, and it has become increasingly difficult to get credit to buy Russian-origin cargoes.
  • ExxonMobil suspends deliveries from four UK fuel depots due to protests
    Exxon said "small protests" were currently underway outside its Hythe, Birmingham, Purfleet and West London fuel terminals adding that its other fuel terminal at Avonmouth was not affected.
  • S&P Global discontinues average bunker cost assessments for three container routes April 1
    The discontinuation, which will affect the fronthaul and backhaul legs on the three routes, is part of a streamlining of S&P Global data sets.
  • European VGO loadings stable on week as Russian exports linger in the doldrums
    Loadings of Russian-origin VGO continued to be hampered by the decisions of most European buyers to shun Russian oil products, cutting their proportion of total cargoes.
  • Russian crude transfer between tankers blocked by activists off Denmark, says Greenpeace
    Greenpeace UK identified at least 299 vessels carrying Russian oil and gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, the organization said in a statement March 31.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Sapref commences staggered shutdown of units
    The pause on Sapref's operations comes as South Africa's Engen refinery previously said it will be proceeding with the conversion of its Durban refinery into a terminal.
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices fall as weaker crude outweighs supply limitations
    *Singapore braces for less HSFO from Middle East *Lack of Russian product at European ports *Volatility, tight MGO on US East Coast
  • REFINERY NEWS: New Zealand's Refinings NZ starts terminal operations at Marsden Point
    New Zealand's sole refinery Marsden Point was expected to convert operations to an import-only fuel terminal Channel Infrastructure from April 1, 2022.
  • European March fuel oil swaps trade volumes in MOC plummet to 115,000 mt
    The fuel oil market complex in March remains well supported by supply tightness, especially in the low sulfur market.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall 10.83% on week to 873,000 mt: Insights Global
    The is the fifth week in a row that has seen stocks drop.
  • FEATURE: Excess fuel oil weighing on Russian refinery runs
    Russian refineries have been carrying out large-scale upgrades in recent years aimed primarily at reducing fuel oil output in favor of higher yields of lighter products.
  • Japan's IMO-compliant domestic bunker contracts for Q1 settles at Yen 84,300/kl
    The settled quarterly price, widely used by bunker fuel suppliers and shipowners in Japan's domestic market, is decided by representatives of fuel oil suppliers and shipping companies in quarterly discussions, with companies taking turns each quarter in handling the discussions.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residual fuel stocks drop to 20.1 million barrels, hit three-month lows
    Singapore's fuel oil exports surged to 611,100 mt in the week ended March 30, up from 254,640 mt in the previous week, the data showed.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO premium hits over 2-year high on tight supply, specification issues
    High sulfur cargo inflow is going to be lower especially from the Middle East since US refiners are taking cargoes there as an alternative to Russian fuel oil cargoes, market sources said.
  • South Korea-delivered marine fuel 0.5%S premium climbs to over 10-month high
    Local refineries have undergone scheduled springtime maintenance since late March, which is only expected to end around mid-April. This has steadily reduced domestic LSFO bunker inventories, according to industry sources.

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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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