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BRIEFS
May 20, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • FIATA introduces improved paperless BL
  • Chennai Container Depot Operators Association inaugurated
  • HDC-SMPK launches Ease of Doing Business portal
  • New WTO data portal launched
  • Dhamra Port augmenting infrastructure to become a prominent gateway on the east coast
  • ZIM registers record results in Q1
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers improved net profit in Q4
  • Update on availability of anchorages at Mumbai Port during monsoon period 2022
  • Carriers removing capacity on key trade routes, but results seen mixed
  • Enabling export of Bangladesh goods to India by rail in closed containers
  • CBIC extends due date for filing FORM GSTR-3B for April
  • Suspension of operations at Haldia berth
  • Nearly 400 comprehensive GIS-based maps already prepared under PM Gati Shakti: Goyal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • High expectations
  • Strong growth for the railway industry
  • Maastricht at Flexport's crossroads
  • A team fuelled by the first British SAF
  • Intermodal automotive service launched
  • Boeing now headquartered near DC
  • Warehouse well-being for Kneipp
  • Maritime transition to new energies
  • Delivering pallets even through tight alleyways
  • UK P&I Club picks Colin Legget
  • Laurels for a green newbuilding
  • Grand Master Yo(l)da is on
  • AIA Cargo partners TAP Air Cargo UK
  • Refinancing and expansion secured
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Duo to head Kopf+Lübben Cargo Services
  • Ameriflight expanding fleet with Saabs
  • Emissionless catamarans in Stockholm

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 19, 2022
  • Peak season could be Shanghaied by a 260,000-container surge
  • Russian attacks on Ukraine supply chains a tactical measure to stoke unrest
  • Analysis: CMA CGM and AF-KLM - a strong signal to the market
  • Under the radar: ZIM talks takeovers: top tips on targets
  • Warnings of a tough outlook as US trucker numbers show signs of decline
  • The Big Interview: Hapag-Lloyd - the next 175 years
  • Zim bucks a flat market with Q1 volume growth and record profit
  • Demand drives early opening of more berths at Busan's Pier 6 terminal
  • Against the odds: Circle 18 May 2022 on your calendar - unforgiving

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2022
  • NOAA requests proposals for design and construction of new ocean survey ships
    The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking proposals from U.S. shipbuilders for the design and construction of new ships for the agency. The new vessels will primarily support NOAA's coastal,
  • ISS issues RFP for construction of North America's first zero-emissions towboats
    Houston-headquartered Industrial Service Solutions (ISS) is pushing ahead with its plans, which we reported in December last year, to see the first fully-electric towboats built in North America available for charter in
  • Corvus Energy to open U.S. battery factory
    Underscoring the growing U.S. interest in all-electric and battery-hybrid vessels, Corvus Energy is expanding its U.S. operations by opening a new factory in Washington State. Corvus is the leading international supplier of
  • Negotiators agree new minimum wage for seafarers
    A new round of negotiations between shipowners and seafarers' unions from across the world, convened by the UN's International Labor Organization (ILO), has resulted in a new three year deal on seafarers'
  • 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
  • Tidewater issues its second sustainability report
    Houston headquartered offshore service vessel giant Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) has released its second formal sustainability report, disclosing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in 2021. In his introduction to the report, Tidewater
  • Interior drags heels on offshore oil and gas leasing
    During testimony before the U.S Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland said that, "despite delays in implementation from the previous administration," the Interior Department

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2022
  • Euronav shareholders back Frontline merger at general meeting
    Belgian tanker owner said shareholders have given a 'clear signal' for support for the $4.2bn merger with Norway's Frontline
  • Owner reluctance and full yards curb interest in bulker orders, says EuroDry chief
    Charterer aversion to taking bulkers for longer periods contrasts with container market where ordering of new vessels has been rife
  • MPC Container Ships to benefit from vessel speed reductions
    Intra-regional containership owners should benefit from relatively low fleet growth going forward as the boxship newbuilding orderbook is biased to...
  • Indonesia to resume palm oil exports next week
    Analysts predicted the palm oil ban would be short-lived given how important the commodity is for Indonesia's exports
  • High container freight rates likely to last well into 2023
    A normalisation of the box shipping freight environment continues to fade further into the future. Even with inflation slowing demand...
  • China's coronavirus policies vary from port to port, study finds
    Vessels being denied entry for scheduled cargo operations or repair work if positive test cases are found on board
  • Greece 2022: Fuelling fears for ferry sector recovery
    An explosion in fuel costs has delivered a cruel kick to a sector that was just about staggering back on...
  • Greece 2022: Environmental initiative Helmepa turns 40
    This year marks the completion of four decades since shipowner George P. Livanos led the Greek shipping community in an...
  • China eases quarantine rules for seafarers
    Despite some relaxation of the rules, the changeover of foreign seafarers at Chinese ports is still under strict surveillance
  • DSME scraps LNG carrier order linked to Sovcomflot
    Cancelled vessel newbuilding believed to be one of the three arc-7 icebreaking LNG tankers ordered by Sovcomflot October 2020. The...
  • Congestion slows Asia-Europe voyage times
    Overcrowded terminal yards and hinterland delays are leading to lengthy delays. A surge of cargo from Shanghai could lead to...
  • Globus signs contracts for more newbuilds in China
    Globus has signed orders worth about $108m in recent days
  • Braemar awarded UK defence shipbroking contract
    Deal covers sale and purchase, spot and period chartering and market intelligence
  • Seaspan expands boxship orderbook to 71
    Previous mid-size boxships ordered by Seaspan have been fixed for long-term charter to liner operators Ocean Network Express and Zim
  • Golden Ocean sees sustained period of firm dry bulk rates
    John Fredriksen company increases profits five times over as disruptions in the dry bulk market stimulate rates
  • Deal agreed to increase minimum monthly wage for seafarers
    The minimum monthly basic wage for able seafarers is to be raised after a resolution during talks convened by the...
  • Greece 2022: Port calls fall for first time in five years
    Piraeus remains the busiest port, but vessel activity has been on a decline for several years
  • Greece 2022: Stepping on the gas with new terminal projects
    As a long-planned FSRU project gets under way in the port of Alexandroupolis, further floating terminal plans are ramping up
  • CMA CGM container depot in Indonesia reaches operational milestone
    The depot has handled five times more average monthly container volume in the first quarter
  • CSSC Shipping orders four feeder boxships
    Shipyard-affiliated lessor says the order represents 'a strategic move' for the company to expand the exposure to feeder containerships in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sovcomflot fleet in flux as sales continue and Cyprus de-flags | China lockdown pressure on US supply chain eases |...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2022
  • New Mobile service aimed at budding Central America trade
  • Carrier cashflow, political friction to drive lasting change in ocean shipping: analyst
  • Increased supply chain volatility supporting demand for risk management tech
  • Sourcing diversification limited by lack of manufacturing, infrastructure outside China
  • Capacity management will stabilize rates despite growing orderbook: Carriers

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2022
  • Can the Saverys clan block the Euronav-Frontline merger? Numbers show it depends
  • Activity in the Atlantic not enough to make up for lack of Chinese demand for VLCCs
  • Streetwise: Why shipowner savings on ESG-linked loans have been 'token' to date
  • Navios Holdings returns to loss after paying $24m loan fee tied to $550m financing package
  • Product tanker owners trumpet giant rate jumps in second quarter, outpacing crude brethren
  • Tanker mega-merger moves forward after Euronav triumphs in board vote
  • HCOB raises €500m from first bonds backed by ship mortgages since sell-off
  • W Marine dips toe in ice-class market with German ship buy
  • Clarksons Platou Securities 'shifts to neutral' on Golden Ocean Group
  • Ports remain in the hackers' crosshairs
  • Tanker boost: Biden aims to get more Venezuelan oil into Europe in sanctions easing
  • Cyberwar: Beware the bear bearing malware
  • Euroseas fixes first newbuildings into 2026 at nearly $50,000 per day
  • IMO set to designate the Mediterranean Sea an emission control area
  • Carbon pricing proposals redrawn to account for developing economies
  • BW LPG sells another VLGC as Maas Capital buys more of Indian venture
  • Ambitious newcomer Al Seer Marine snaps up Sovcomflot VLCCs and gas carriers
  • Seaspan adds to newbuilding pile with more LNG container ships
  • Sovcomflot LNG carrier order cancelled in South Korea after payment missed
  • Smaller bulkers face decarbonisation catch up, says Anglo-American
  • German shipping 'back on track' says new president Gaby Bornheim
  • MPCC builds earnings backlog to $1.4bn with fresh charters
  • No one objects to sanctions on Russian coal - but what about grain?
  • Lim's new venture: Resorts World Cruises kick offs with a former Genting HK cruise ship
  • Braemar clinches deal to be UK defence ministry shipbroker
  • Golden Ocean cuts breakeven rate with $275m refinancing as rates rise
  • IMO bid to set 2050 decarbonisation goal faces last-minute challenges
  • Baumarine pool pays extra for 'better than described' Japanese bulker
  • Ole Hjertaker: SFL's 'paranoia' will stop investments from destroying promising markets
  • James Marshall's Berge Bulk investing $1bn in decarbonisation drive
  • CMA CGM pencils in fresh raft of 8,000-teu container ships at HHI
  • Tanker master's exit sparks spat as Peru pursues lawsuit over oil spill
  • Vineyard charters pair of crew transfer vessels for Massachusetts wind farm

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2022
  • US military arranges 1st flights of infant formula from Switzerland
    President Biden has approved the first mission for Operation Fly Formula: Bring back baby formula from Europe.
  • Nestle expedites baby formula resupply with air cargo
    Infant formula manufacturers and the federal government have called in the air cargo cavalry to help with the formula shortage.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2022
  • EC hikes renewable hydrogen demand targets in REPowerEU package
    Europe currently produces around 7 million mt/year of hydrogen, used largely in refining and fertilizer production.
  • Crude rallies as equity markets steady following steep declines
    NYMEX June WTI settled $2.62 higher at $112.21/b and ICE July Brent climbed $2.93 to $112.04/b.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Iran starts engineering studies for Lavan refinery
    Iran has started engineering studies and financial talks with banks to build a refinery on the island of Lavan in the Persian Gulf, oil ministry news service Shana reported on May 19.
  • WAF, USGC Suezmax markets still adjusting to Russian crude displacement
    Both the West African and Americas Suezmax markets experienced a spike in early April, with rates recording substantial gains.
  • G7 countries can lead world on industrial decarbonization: IEA
    The G7 countries -- Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU -- account for around 40% of the global economy, 30% of energy demand and 25% of energy system CO2 emissions, the IEA said.
  • Russian oil output up 200,000-300,000 b/d in May, recovery to continue in June
    Following its invasion of Ukraine and harsh sanctions imposed by the West on Russian oil producers and exporters, the country's oil output has been significantly affected.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-April crude, product port throughput rises 6.9% on year
    Crude oil throughput was 14.5% higher on the year at 86 million mt, while oil products were down 4.7% to 47.4 million mt in the same period, the association said.
  • Europe rankles Gulf countries with energy transition push, while seeking oil, gas supplies
    Gulf officials have taken exception to what they see as the cognitive dissonance of western finger-wagging on climate change while asking for more oil and gas supplies to tamp down surging prices and alleviate a supply squeeze exacerbated by US and EU sanctions on key producers, including Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
  • Novatek no longer considering changing Arctic LNG 2 timeframes
    In mid-April Mikhelson said that the company was considering some changes to the project's development plans after sanctions were imposed on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude down as energy complex follows wider market rout
    The S&P 500 stock market index posted the biggest single-day decline in almost two years on May 18, falling 4%.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: News on upgrades in Middle East
    Oil product stockpiles at the UAE's Port of Fujairah dropped for the first time in three weeks following a record shipment of fuel oil to Saudi Arabia ahead of peak summer power demand.
  • Shipping freight rates likely to rise once China ends lockdown: Maersk
    China's reopening will cause a surge in demand in shipping, Christopher Cook, managing director of Maersk for UAE, Oman and Qatar, told a Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association meeting.
  • EU carbon prices fall 11% after EC eyes additional auction sales
    Adding to the bearish pressure, the EC also announced stronger targets for energy efficiency and renewable energy for 2030 under its REPowerEU initiative.
  • Singapore marine fuel 0.5% cargo cash differential hits record high on supply shortage
    In the downstream bunker market, the premium for the supply of marine fuel 0.5%S bunker in Singapore for balance May dates has spiked on expectations of tight availability, traders said

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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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