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February 18, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge from Novorossiysk to Far East, Middle East Gulf, Indian Subcontinent & Red Sea
  • Maiden voyage of steel shipment from Haldia to Pandu in Assam through Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route flagged off
  • Agricultural & processed food products export seen exceeding target
  • Non-Basmati rice exports at a high
  • APM Terminals Pipavav showcases ability to handle large vessels safely & quickly
  • Crime, climate & convergence: BSI launches new global intelligence report on supply chains for the year ahead
  • DP World's end-to-end visibility platform now widely available
  • Draft notification issued on Vehicle Tracking System
  • PM Gati Shakti has key sector-wise targets
  • Business activity picks up to pre-third Covid-19 wave levels
  • Global trade hits record high of $28.5 trillion in 2021
  • East Coast Maritime Forum 2022 generating tremendous response from the fraternity
  • G. Ashok Kumar appointed India's first National Maritime Security Coordinator
  • IRClass Systems & Solutions announces acquisition of test laboratory

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Two new direct trains for Sweden
  • RATs everywhere
  • More intermodal links to Rotterdam and UK
  • KWE also wins in 2021
  • A direct link from Northern Europe to China
  • Lineas picks Bernard Gustin
  • Not only flowers from Kenya
  • West-east service via Moscow
  • Vessels Value welcomes Alexander Adamou
  • Liège's inland port on the rise
  • French acquisition in USA
  • Sky Express signs for Champ's TGC
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • E-trucks taking root on Europe's roads
  • Scandlines' CFO to step down
  • Eastern Air and Flexport cooperate
  • AXS Marine and Baltic Exchange join forces
  • Logistics park in border triangle
  • Farewell to a great Spanish forwarder

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • Agility buys 13% of Menzies stock as hostile takeover bid gains pace
  • Zim's long-term charter strategy is outgunning its rivals
  • Survey of UK exporters finds 71% suffer in post-Brexit EU trade deal
  • Supply chain issues hold back pace of freighter conversions
  • Forwarders look to shipper-owned containers to boost reliability
  • California leases out container storage sites as part of plan to ease congestion
  • Australian ports face more disruption as Svitzer tug strike bites
  • CMA CGM wins concession to operate Beirut's container terminal
  • Light at the end of the tunnel? UK driver shortage crisis eases
  • CULines newbuild orders follow Guangzhou Port and Midea collaboration deal
  • Claudio Veritiero to head Peel Ports in management shuffle
  • Analysis: Three (nervy) ducks in a (DB Schenker) row - DHL, Kuehne & DSV

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • BAE's San Diego shipyard to get $50 million in infrastructure improvements
    On February 8, the Port of San Diego Commissioners unanimously agreed to allow BAE Systems' San Diego shipyard to take advantage of $50 million worth of infrastructure improvements to begin later this
  • Amsterdam takes delivery of hybrid crane vessel
    The dredging and floating debris department of Amsterdam's water utility, Waternet, has taken delivery of a Damen Crane Vessel 1804 WN25 from Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. Waternet does more than supply drinking water,
  • Danfoss drivetrain picked to power Electra electric ferry
    Alameda, Calif.-based marine technology startup Boundary Layer Technologies has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Danfoss' Editron division for the electrical drivetrain system that will power its hydrofoiling electric ferry (e-ferry),
  • Shipping warned of dangers as Ukraine tensions mount
    MARAD has issued an advisory for the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, warning that regional tensions and increased naval activity in these areas could pose a risk to U.S.-flagged commercial shipping
  • Safe Bulkers partners with Cargill on biofuel trial
    Monaco-headquartered Safe Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SB) reports that a pilot biofuel trial carried out in partnership with Cargill has resulted in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions compared with operations on conventional
  • MetalCraft Marine delivers 7th cutter boat to U.S. Coast Guard
    MetalCraft Marine, which has yards in both Watertown, N.Y., and Kingston, Ontario, reports that its Watertown facility has delivered the seventh Medium Endurance Cutter in a 36-boat U.S. Coast Guard program to

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • China's carbon peak pushback bodes well for dry bulk shipping
    The dominant source of global demand for the dry bulk sector - China's steelmakers - has just been handed an...
  • High-cost newbuilds strengthen second-hand tanker pricing
    High newbuilding costs for tankers are pricing owners out of the market in favour of second-hand units
  • UN says agreement in principle reached to remove FSO Safer's oil
    The UN's aid chief in Yemen says an agreement in principle has been reached to transfer oil from the rusting...
  • Navios Partners sells 16-year-old boxship pair for $220m
    Expanded fleet and higher dry bulk rates push Angeliki Frangou-led partnership to huge profits
  • Global trade surges past pre-pandemic levels
    Trade picked up again in the final quarter of 2021. But a darker economic outlook means there will likely some...
  • Safe Bulkers 'encouraged' by result of first biofuel trial
    Safe Bulkers will expand trials with Cargill to include more vessels and higher blends
  • Integration of skillsets underpins transition to sustainability
    The future of shipping is partly about the skills needed to drive change over the next three decades. Integration of...
  • Star Bulk sees 'favourable picture' for dry bulk amid record profits
    Environmental regulations and economic growth fuel optimism in dry bulk prospects, says chief executive Petros Pappas
  • Genco charters out bulker to FedEx Logistics
    Following on from last year's carriage of Walmart containers, the US-based company has chartered out one of its bulkers to...
  • Forwarders more receptive to shipper-owned containers
    With the disruption in equipment flows over the past two years, accessing containers has been difficult and expensive. But more...
  • Concordia Maritime explores conversion of tanker to boxship
    Gothenburg-based shipowner is looking to take advantage of the booming container market while mitigating against dismal tanker performance
  • Crew safe after fire on vehicle carrier off Portugal
    A fire broke out on a cargo deck yesterday morning about 90 nautical miles south-southwest of the Azores, Portugal. The...
  • MOL orders cutting-edge LNG-fuelled ferries
    MOL's concerted carbon reduction efforts aim to enable the group to attain zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
  • Grimaldi and Wärtsilä plan to filter microplastics with scrubbers
    Italian ro-ro owner Grimaldi Group and engine-maker Wärtsilä have developed a way to filter microplastics from the ocean using scrubbers
  • Frontline's tanker fleet inches closer to breakeven
    The John Fredriksen company is expecting a continuing recovery of the tanker market. Low fleet growth and a shrinking orderbook...
  • CMA CGM wins Beirut terminal concession
    CMA CGM has close family and business links to Lebanon. After taking over the Tripoli terminal in the past year...
  • Port of Mobile could be jeopardised by 'calamitous' rail project
    'Shippers along the Gulf coast, or elsewhere in the United States, have no reason for concern,' says the president of...
  • OOIL quits logistics joint venture with JD.com
    Orient Overseas International Ltd sells its 25.9% stake in the supply chain technology company JD.com for $3.1m
  • Peel Ports shakes up leadership team
    After overseeing a decade-long expansion, Peel Port's chief executive is moving up to chair the board. Retiring chairman Tom Allison...
  • Daily Briefing
    P&I price hikes are sticking | Ukraine-Russia risk is rising | Bunker prices are climbing | Port delays are easing...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • LA-LB port flow improving, but expect congestion through H1: terminals
  • California identifies state land for container storage
  • US refrigerated trucker Hirschbach goes coast to coast with JCT acquisition
  • US refrigerated trucker Hirschbach buys JCT, goes coast-to-coast

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • Transpacific service keeps boosting Matson's bottom line
  • Wilhelmsen grabs a fifth of Reach Subsea to aid autonomous ship push
  • Star Bulk Carriers to 'protect the dividend' amid high cash balance
  • Oil sanctions could come last in renewed US-Iran deal
  • Western Bulk to kickstart dividends after lucrative, volatile 2021
  • Frontline's Barstad blames 'old-fashioned' methods for talking down tankers
  • Rising long-haul US exports and Panama Canal delays set to support VLGC rates
  • Navios Partners earns big on landmark post-panamax container ship deal
  • ESG Special report: How maritime is starting to embrace blue sky agenda
  • Huge CO2 emissions cut promised by onboard hydrogen-producing LNG-fuelled tanker
  • China delivers world's first LNG dual-fuelled LR2 tanker to Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific
  • Signal draws in Clearlake as aframax pool partner
  • Ukraine crisis: insurance rates to rise as Black Sea and Sea of Azov declared high-risk areas
  • Sterling Shipping founder Fjeld: 'People thought I was an idiot' for buying bulkers
  • Safe Bulkers explores biofuel options in 'successful' pilot project with Cargill
  • Gas and offshore put Malaysia's MISC Berhad in financial sweet spot
  • Ovtrans tanker arrested over contaminated cargo of Venezuelan methanol
  • Strike action erupts at Aliaga demo yards over pay and safety
  • MOL inks "super eco" LNG-fuelled ferries at Naikai Zosen
  • Star Bulk shares 'best year ever' with investors by declaring upsized dividend
  • UN body warns of slowing global trade growth
  • Frontline eyes 'volatile path to recovery' after posting modest fourth-quarter profit
  • French sail cargo firm orders second much larger vessel
  • Is it time for a windfall tax on liner giants as profits mount?
  • Seaspan parent Atlas turns around loss as full-year result tops $400m
  • Genco bulker delivers first FedEx containers from China
  • China's top-tier shipbuilders aim to raise prices - not cut them

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • Cathay Pacific limps through Q1 with 20% cargo capacity
    Cathay Pacific is a once-proud airline hanging on for dear life.
  • Port Houston sees huge bump in steel cargo
    Port Houston's steel cargo exports recorded a 1,874% year-over-year increase.
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach clear containers, set January records
    "Efforts to successfully move aging cargo out of shipping terminals" improve the picture at California's San Pedro Bay ports.
  • CMA CGM investing $33M in Port of Beirut container terminal
    CEO Rodolphe Saadé said CMA CGM "will transform the Beirut port's container terminal into a state-of-the-art facility that meets the best international standards."
  • How the pandemic has propelled maritime tech deals to new peaks
    The more ocean shipping is in the news, the more attention it gets from tech founders and investors.
  • Hapag-Lloyd recognized for whale safety practices
    Of 18 companies that Friend of the Sea evaluated, it identified Hapag-Lloyd as "the international shipping company most committed to minimizing the risk of whale...
  • Project44: Asian ports see rising congestion
    New data released by project44 shows vessels waiting to berth in Asia recorded an average increase from 13 days in December to 16.7 days in...
  • Dedicated charters, high yields push Atlas Air to record profit
    Atlas Air has a huge freighter fleet to help take advantage of shipper interest in air transport and is adding more planes this year.
  • Car carrier with Porsches, VWs catches on fire in Atlantic
    The crew of 22 was rescued for ship headed to the United States.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • Colombo-Mumbai delivered marine fuel 0.5%S spread widens to all-time high
    LSFO inventories in Mumbai was heard to be balanced against demand, though cargo availability was also said to be gradually tightening since February.
  • Frontline Tankers sees 2022 oil demand growth from non-OECD
    Sentiment among market sources is weak at present, amid an oversupply of tonnage and few enquiries.
  • Maritime sector eyes carbon price on bunker fuels as possible decarbonization solution
  • Crude slides as market eyes US-Iran deal progress, continued Ukraine uncertainty
    Increasing signs that market is preparing to see these exports in coming months.
  • Platts to discontinue average bunker cost assessments for three container routes on April 1
    S&P Global Platts will discontinue its daily, weekly and monthly VLSFO and LSMGO average bunker cost and bunker cost index assessments for three container shipping routes -- East Coast South America to US Gulf Coast, Europe to West Coast Africa and North Asia to East Coast Africa -- effective April 1, 2022.
  • India unveils interim renewable hydrogen/ammonia policy
    A spokesperson from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said a more comprehensive hydrogen policy was under examination for release at a later date.
  • ITALY DATA: Refinery run rates rise to 72.8% over Jan-Nov
    The run rate gained from 72% in the first 10 months and 70.8% in the first nine months.
  • Black Sea freight rates start to firm on Russia risk premium
    Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov were placed under a high risk category, by the Joint War Committee of the Lloyds Market Association on Feb. 15, as the crisis between Russia and the West over Ukraine escalates.
  • Shell becomes first to supply sustainable aviation fuel in Singapore
    Having a blended facility in the region enables a more efficient operation by moving neat SAF in bulk from production sources to the blending facility and then delivering SAF parcels where it is needed, Shell said.
  • Renewable diesel could be a lifeline for US Jones Act Tankers
    This small niche market is comprised of Blue Water tankers, which travel the US coastline carrying crude oil and refined products.
  • Zhoushan 380 CST delivered bunker premiums weaken on rising supply
    "It suddenly weakened. Suppliers competitions are terrible recently," said a bunker fuel trader at a Chinese company.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Jan bunker sales fall 7% on month to 4-month low amid severe weather
    Total bunker sales was last lower in September at 640,321 cu m, the FOIZ data showed.
  • European biomethane industry pushes economic case for sector build-out
    The EBA added that biomethane could also help reduce EU dependency on external suppliers
  • Oil traders scramble for premium crudes as Dated Brent crosses $100/b
    The physical crude markets have shifted to unchartered territory, as demand of prompt oil is soaring supported by uncomfortably low spare capacity, and shrinking oil inventories.
  • Hy24, partners raise $227 million for green hydrogen fuels projects in Europe
    Calling the investment the largest private green hydrogen-focused capital raise to date, the fund is led by Hy24 together with Mirova, CDPQ and strategic investor, Technip Energies, the company said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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