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BRIEFS
May 19, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • FFFAI hosts webinar on payment risks in export transactions & role of ECGC
  • VOC Port invites EoI to develop outer harbour through PPP mode on DBFOT basis
  • EIC Pune holds gala get-together & networking event
  • CMA CGM joins forces with Air France-KLM for major long-term strategic partnership in global air cargo
  • You ask.. We answer...
  • DP World inks MoU to develop Skill India International Centre at Varanasi
  • Fake ITC worth INR 50,000 cr. detected
  • Commerce Ministry recommends extension of anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass
  • OPR Seaways commences liner services to Bangladesh

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fiata calls on a turn of the tide on the seas
  • New rail service along Eurasian Middle Corridor
  • Dnata boosts Erbil operations
  • A mixed picture in Hamburg
  • Batteries for heavy electric trucks
  • Egyptair turns to Boeing conversions
  • Changing trends in cargo theft
  • Skycell picks Emma Wong and Daniel Kwa
  • Big investments to double railfreight
  • Three musketeers in the skies
  • Logista's European path continues
  • Eimskip not affected by Russia's war
  • IAPH chooses Michael Luguje
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Over 1.5 million refrigeration units sold
  • Karl Thorngren and Kenneth Juhls join ZeroNorth
  • Cool play in Singapore
  • Mali remains Isago certfied

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 18, 2022
  • CMA CGM to invest in AF-KLM, merging airfreight capacity and sales
  • FIATA blasts box line dominance and wants an end to 'competition violence'
  • Asia-N Europe voyage delays hit record high, thanks to port congestion
  • Market insight: M&A-hungry Hellmann changing skin after record year
  • Growing shortage of diesel prompts fears of rationing and haulage job losses
  • Tough targets for transport as European Parliament sets new ETS goals
  • Indian shippers with spot bookings face a return of no-show fees
  • On the wires: JD Logistics plummets - are you watching De Well?
  • SME hauliers claim UK zero-emission plan for HGVs puts them at risk
  • GoodFuels seals low-carbon biofuel distribution deal with ITOCHU
  • FourKites takes on Drewry expert Philippe Salles to lead ocean solutions

Marine Logweb site
MAY 18, 2022
  • First zero-emission push boat christened in Berlin
    After almost two years under construction at the Herman Barthel shipyard in Derban, Germany, what's claimed to be the world's first zero-emission push boat, Elektra, was christened this week in Berlin. "The
  • Concept ship aims to turn ocean plastic pollution into hydrogen
    Could the plastic waste polluting the world's oceans be scooped up and converted into clean hydrogen at sea? That's the plan behind an innovative concept ship design being developed by New York
  • IMO marks first International Day for Women in Maritime
    "There is still a gender imbalance in maritime - but times are changing. It is recognized that diversity in maritime benefits the entire sector," said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim as the International

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 18, 2022
  • Long way still to go before gender equality in shipping
    While things have improved during the past few decades, there is still work to do to reach gender parity in...
  • Sovcomflot fleet in flux as sales continue and Cyprus de-flags
    While official figures from Sovcomflot have confirmed 14 vessels sold, Lloyd's List has confirmed at least 23 sales to date...
  • Euroseas' first boxship newbuilds will 'fully repay' cost in three years
    Greece-based containership owner has a total of nine newbuildings on order at South Korean yard
  • Tanker values continue to rise
    Prices for secondhand aframax and suezmax tankers show best growth rates, while very large crude carriers and medium-range units show...
  • Global supply chain index shows worsening situation
    Heavy-handed restrictions in China and the situation in Ukraine increased global supply chain disruption in April
  • Zim raises guidance after successful contract round
    Zim has closed off its transpacific contracts at higher than expected rates. It now expects full-year earnings to be higher...
  • China lockdown pressure on US supply chain eases
    The 14-day average percentage of shipments delays for loads travelling from China to the US is 32%, compared with 39%...
  • Data pricing seen as crucial to GSBN's digital ambition in trade finance
    Enabling banks direct and authorised access to shipping and port companies' shipment data to provide the proof for financing in...
  • Snam agrees deal with Golar for FSRU conversion
    European regasification set for boom in next few years, as European nations look for Gazprom alternatives
  • Norden raises full-year profits range on strong markets
    The Danish company has increased its guidance for the second time this year as tanker markets recover and dry bulk...
  • CMA CGM boosts air freight presence with Air France-KLM deal
    Container lines are increasingly looking to diversify outside their traditional ocean freight services
  • Greece 2022: Pournara-Bardavillia on leading the way for Greek women in shipowning
    For a decade, the Bouboulina Shipping founder was a trailblazer for Greek women in shipowning
  • Greece 2022: Domestic shipowners account for 10% of global shipbuilding orderbook
    Greek owners appear to be cautious in ordering new tonnage at current high pricing levels; recent new orders have been...
  • Greece 2022: Fleet size reaches record as owners bulk up
    Risk-taking and resilience are ingrained in the character of the Greek shipping industry after two centuries of successfully confronting turmoil
  • Greece 2022: Owners see fleet capitalise on global opportunities
    Greek shipping responds to global economic needs and lately that has meant a slowdown in Asia. However, port calls in...
  • Monthly steel exports fall by 1m tonnes due to Ukraine war
    Ukraine was the world's fourth-largest exporter of iron ore, second-largest exporter of pig iron and third-largest exporter of semi-finished steel
  • Scorpio Group invests in sustainable battery maker
    Scorpio joins shipowners, including Belgium's Saverys family and Denmark's AP Moller-Maersk, which also investing in green hydrogen and methanol to...
  • China's flat steel demand set for small recovery in 2023
    Any rise in steel demand will be dependent on the extent of China curtailing its draconian lockdown measures, its stimulus...
  • Daily Briefing
    US shipping regulators use 'soft power' to crack down on 'nickel and diming' container lines | Eagle Bulk sees new...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 18, 2022
  • Savannah prepping for summer volume surge despite softening outlook
  • Steady US manufacturing, retail sales growth keeps freight demand rolling
  • Zim locks half of 2022 volume into highly elevated rates
  • Hamburg port volumes tick up despite congestion, Russia-Ukraine war
  • CMA CGM bolsters air cargo offering with Air France-KLM partnership
  • Intra-Asia carriers see record Q1 results from regional rate surge

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 18, 2022
  • Globus Maritime orders two more bulker newbuildings
  • EuroDry to stick to secondhand market as shorter charters prevent dry bulk orders
  • Tomini Shipping banks big bucks after flipping ultramax bulker
  • Rules of maritime hide-and-seek are changing in US courts
  • 'Trailblazers' in shipping are not enough, says VDR's Gaby Bornheim
  • Doubling of contract rates and ongoing congestion fuel confidence at Zim
  • EuroDry to keep growing fleet as Covid, war and green laws limit supply
  • Norden ups 2022 profit guidance again as tanker and bulker rates climb
  • Owners and unions agree new seafarer wage deal over three years
  • Shipping contract change, decarbonisation's low-hanging fruit, is sitting on the vine
  • Pandemic restrictions blamed for worker's poisoning on Auerbach cargo ship
  • Zim reports record first-quarter earnings and raises forecast for 2022
  • Ukrainian seafarers fight the war within
  • Hull coating degradation reduces CII ratings within five years, says Jotun
  • What changes do women want to make the industry a fairer place to work?
  • CMA CGM spends $254m on Air France-KLM stake to boost air cargo play
  • Crude tanker owners keep singing same song as rates tick upwards
  • GoodFuels teams with Itochu to supply biofuels in Asia
  • Grindrod confirms tanker exit with MR deal as it buys bargain supramax
  • Ernst Russ reveals two new container ship buys as it sells vessel to Lidl
  • 'If you see it, you can be it': how companies can attract female talent
  • Greece's Andriaki and Almi seen offloading their oldest tankers
  • Putin can't count on Xi to ride to the rescue
  • Fresh Del Monte rides container shipping wave in north-south trades
  • First-quarter tanker orders hit 13-year low as VLCC price hits $130m
  • Handysize bulk carrier buys 'pay for themselves', says Vega Bulk
  • Scorpio backs UK battery company in maritime decarbonisation drive
  • Vale pledges to help China find new sources of iron ore

American Shipperweb site
MAY 18, 2022
  • Biden launches emergency airlift to pick up baby formula overseas
    The White House has set up Operation Fly Formula to rush imports of baby formula to stores until domestic production can ramp up to cover...
  • Air France-KLM forms cargo alliance with French shipping giant CMA CGM
    CMA CGM is a dominant ocean freight carrier that is rapidly growing in air cargo. A tie-up with Air France-KLM will accelerate that expansion.
  • How to win the trade game: NY/NJ port directors explain their success
    The Port of New York and New Jersey's outgoing and incoming directors discuss container migration, reliance on data and how they avoided problems plaguing West...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 18, 2022
  • Latin America fields diesel buy tenders again as gasoline prices push past ULSD
    Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Peru and Chile have started buying distillates again and Colombia may have even switched from buying to selling ULSD, market sources said May 17, noting that the gasoline market has now picked up problems that had plagued diesel since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Diesel leak causes fire at RPBC refinery in Sao Paulo state: Petrobras
    A fire broke out at the Refinaria Presidente Bernardes, or RPBC, in Sao Paulo state after a diesel leak, according to state-led oil company and refinery operator Petrobras. "The location was immediately isolated, and the refinery's firefighters controlled the outbreak," Petrobras said May 17.
  • UK downstream oil sector hits back at minister's claim of unfair pricing
    UK downstream oil industry leaders on May 18 hit back at criticism of the sector from energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng over high fuel prices, insisting the fuels sector remains "highly competitive" and is actively involved in implementing energy transition plans, such as waste-to-fuel recycling.
  • US DATA: Atlantic Coast diesel stocks show small build, US exports fall
    Diesel inventories in the Atlantic Coast were reported higher for the week ended May 13 after setting a seven-year-record low level the week before, US Energy Information Administration data showed May 18.
  • Enbridge CEO says world is 'woefully underinvested' to solve ongoing energy shortfall
    Russia's invasion of Ukraine represented a "major inflection point" in global energy markets for years to come, and North America must do much more to fill the void in exporting oil and LNG, Enbridge CEO Al Monaco said May 18.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices slide as weak earnings, China COVID-19 spike dent demand outlooks
    Crude futures settled lower May 18 as a cross-asset selloff sparked by economic growth concerns overshadowed a larger-than-expected US inventory draw.
  • Panama planning large biofuel refinery in partnership with SGP BioEnergy
    The government of Panama on May 18 said it plans to develop the largest biofuels production and distribution hub in the world in partnership with private companies including, SGP BioEnergy, a US-based integrated bioenergy products development company.
  • Biden administration mum on plans to ease Venezuelan oil restrictions; lawmakers speak out
    Details remained scant May 18 on a US policy shift that could chart a path for US companies to again invest in and operate Venezuelan oil projects as the Biden administration has reportedly begun to ease oil sanctions on the country.
  • JAPAN DATA: March bonded bunker exports down 15% on year to 2.69 mil barrels
    Japan's bunker supply in March was tight as the country's largest refiner Eneos suspended taking fresh orders from Mizushima refinery, market sources said.
  • Singapore's EPS plans carbon capture systems for two MR tankers
    The 2020-built, 49,700 DWT sister vessels, will be fitted with VM's Filtree System - a prefabricated gas cleaning system that filters sulfur and 99% of particulate matter
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO cash differential sinks to near 1-year low on rising supply
    Traders attributed the weakness in the HSFO cash differential to an uptick in supply because of rising output from the Middle East and the likelihood of an increase in Russian flows to the East.
  • Platts ex-wharf Zhoushan marine fuel 0.5%S bunker premium hits new high on tight supply
    China has been ramping up domestic low sulfur fuel oil production, while still importing 0.5% sulfur fuel oil mainly from Singapore to meet its bunker demand.
  • Singapore marine fuel 0.5% cargo cash differential hits near 28-month high on tight supply
    The premium was last higher at $30.54/mt on Feb. 5, 2020, data from S&P Global Commodity Insights showed.
  • Iraq's SOMO offers straight-run HSFO for June loading
    Straight-run fuel oil cargoes from the Middle East used to move to Asia but they have been heading to the US after sanctions on Russia, market sources said.
  • JAPAN DATA: May 8-14 oil products output rises 0.7% on week
    Production of low sulfur fuel oil fell 16.7% week on week to 0.74 million barrels in the week to May 14.
  • JAPAN DATA: May 14 oil products stocks rise 0.5% on week to 58.70 mil barrels
    Middle distillate stocks increased 3.3% week on week to 28.24 million barrels.
  • Neste launches new eco-marine fuel
    The refiner is partnering with bunker fuel supplier Nordic Marine Oil, which will provide the fuel as of May from its storage tanks and bunker barges located at key ports across Denmark, Neste said in a statement May 17.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall after record Saudi fuel oil shipment
    Heavy distillates and residues used as fuel oil for power generation and marine bunkers dropped 6.6% to 10.342 million barrels.
  • JAPAN DATA: Oil product exports fall 16% on week to 2.87 mil barrels over May 8-14
    High sulfur fuel oil exports also declined 20.8% week on week to 635,202 barrels in the week to May 14, while low sulfur fuel oil exports rose 15.7% on the week to 295,844 barrels in the same week.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
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
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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