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BRIEFS
February 23, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • FFFAI announces FFFAI YLP Award to Avishkar Srivastava from PDP International; nominated for FIATA YLP YIFFA Award
  • India witnessing unprecedented levels of economic development & technological disruptions: Amitabh Kant
  • NYK joins the 30 pc Club Japan
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge from Baltic ports to Indian Subcontinent
  • Vikas Narwal appointed Deputy Chairperson of Cochin Port Trust
  • APM Terminals Pipavav breaks own berth productivity record on MECL service
  • Qatar Airways Cargo welcomes Envirotainer's newest innovation: the Releye® RAP
  • New Abilities - ECS Group's à-la-carte service menu
  • Airbus announces recruitment plan across the entire group
  • Pharma exports to US dip
  • Leading port & terminal operators interested in Bangladesh facility
  • Public interest & differences over data interpretation could result in anti-dumping duty recommendations being rejected
  • Oilmeals export sees major drop
  • Millets export seen growing manifold in coming years

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 400 secure parking spaces
  • A new hub for shipbuilding?
  • Clark augments dealer network in Middle East
  • All good things come in fours
  • Coface predicts slow pace in 2022
  • New terminal in Sweden
  • Expeditors still under fire
  • From four to six sisters
  • Garbe picks Jan Philipp Daun
  • More services between Italy and the Baltic Sea
  • Qatar Airways welcomes Envirotainer's Releye RAP
  • Cargo-partner pushing Slovenian location
  • Logistics offers job opportunities
  • Re-imagining mid-mile cargo transport
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Eight for decarbonisation in Antwerp

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • European forwarder fury at EC failure to join Five Eyes liner probe
  • Charter hire rates still hitting new heights, but are expected to soften
  • New DHL freighter flies into Vietnam's 'red-hot' airfreight market
  • Ambitious young liner Transfar now launches China-US east coast sailings
  • Ransomware attack hits Nhava Sheva container terminal
  • JCT takeover by Hirschbach creates $1bn US reefer trucking player
  • Is the container supply chain crisis nearing its end-game?
  • Nathalie Rush to take over from Martijn Koolen as MD of APMT Yucatán
  • Against the odds: M&A-minded TFI - the leader against the laggards
  • On the wires: DSV - ouch! In the bargain basement?

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • TTB 2022: The Great Crewing War
    On March 30-Day 2 of Marine Log's TTB 2022 conference for the tug, towboat and barge industry-Matt Fuhrman, CEO of Core Group Resources based in Houston, Texas, will present on tug crewing
  • Felicity Ace car carrier fire set to push up marine insurance costs
    Volkswagen AG has come far from the days of the beloved air-cooled bug. These days its portfolio includes brands such as Bentley and Lamborghini. That means that the fire still burning aboard
  • "Five Eyes" antitrust agencies turn their attention to the supply chain
    Back in November, the White House sent a clear signal that the nine carriers and three alliances that dominate the global container shipping market were going to face increasing U.S. scrutiny. At
  • Maersk Supply to install mooring for innovative floating wind project
    A Maersk Supply Service project team is being assembled to prepare for the mooring system installation of the Saitec Offshore DemoSATH floating wind project. The DemoSATH project will use a 2 MW
  • Tidewater orders tug duo at Damen
    Damen Shipyards reports that it has signed a contract with Houston-headquartered Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) for the supply of two Damen Stan Tugs 2309. The tugs will be built at Albwardy Damen Sharjah
  • Bordelon Marine names Trenton Pitre director of operations
    Offshore support and subsea services provider Bordelon Marine, Lockport, La., has promoted Trenton Pitre, an industry veteran with over 10 years experience has been promoted to director of operations. Pitre has served

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • US sanctions five Russian ships in response to 'invasion' of Ukraine
    US President Joe Biden announced the sanctions on Russia after it deployed troops into two pro-Russian separatist regions of eastern...
  • Ukraine clash may give owners right to refuse orders
    Conflict already at point where threshold in Conwartime or Voywar clauses may have been reached, although tanker charterparties typically set...
  • Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine poses risks to gas flows
    A full-blown disruption to gas flows is unlikely, say analysts, even as the US, the UK and the European Union...
  • Norwegian manager Stödig sets out growth strategy
    Norway's shipping community must reassess its focus in the face of societal expectations and external corporate threats. St'dig's plan to...
  • Avance Gas says VLGC orderbook to be absorbed
    Rates for very large gas carriers are seen softening given seasonal factors following a rise over the last several weeks...
  • IMO chief says Euroferry Olympia blaze raises 'deep concern'
    Fatal accident puts spotlight on ro-ro passenger ferry fires only days ahead of key IMO subcommittee meeting
  • Felicity Ace disaster likely to herald hull rates hike
    Sharply increasing claims values for PCTC casualties may put pressure on hull rates, top insurance experts have told Lloyd's List...
  • Reefer equipment imbalance pushes up freight rates
    Carriers and lessors ordered record numbers of reefer containers last year. But with slot costs at record highs, moving them...
  • Indonesia president calls for resolution of container problem
    A resolution of the problem of container scarcity remains elusive, but Indonesian trade officials aim to conduct research on box...
  • BW Epic Kosan sees 'fragile' market recovery
    Singapore-based company said its earnings outlook this year is 'highly dependent on' the pandemic impact, the overall operating expenses subject...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker market may see boost if sanctions on Iran are lifted | Supply chain easing will face flood of empty...
  • More capesizes move to breaking yards as demolition prices climb
    Heavy competition between Pakistani and Bangladeshi breakers are firming up recycling prices, which can climb further with the ramp-up of...
  • Alternative fuels to make up just 1% of fuel mix by 2030
    Maritime has made big strides in recent years but has far to go if it is to get 'remotely close'...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • Transfix expanding brokerage platform as shippers increase demand
  • Cyberattack shuts down digital operations at Expeditors
  • Charleston port offers ILA path to resolve Leatherman dispute
  • Chartered air cargo capacity floods into trans-Pacific trade
  • AAL bucks MPV ordering trend with two new ships
  • Forwarders lagging on automated quote capability: RPA Labs

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • US sanctions hit Russian tankers once involved in Iran trades
  • Cruise majors drop mask mandates for US sailings
  • Russian lenders and ships hit with first salvo of US sanctions
  • Vallianz teams up with tech firms and ABS to build all-electric tug that aims to 'transform' ports
  • Russia-Ukraine crisis could create 'double-edged' situation for tankers
  • Solvang achieves 60% carbon capture in ethylene carrier engine tests
  • Container ship sale churn boosts credit quality at Oldendorff's M&M Bank
  • Decarbonisation rules set to bail out tankers predicts finance guru Arntzen
  • Nova Marine resumes acquisitions with Swire group handysize duo
  • Second LNG cargo heads for Kaliningrad as Russia ups moves on Ukraine
  • Germany's 'bad bank' sells 56 ships to Bank of America and Davidson Kempner
  • Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 certification
  • Hyundai Glovis linked to LNG newbuilding order at Hyundai Samho
  • Taking shelter: crude tanker lay-ups at highest level for seven years
  • Slick spotted as tanker begins breaking up on Reunion Island rocks
  • Could rising Ukraine tensions bring war risk exclusion clause into play?
  • UN reaches agreement to take oil off decaying Yemeni FSO
  • Fleet expansion eyed as European Investment Bank buys French owner Jifmar
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri lets rip at 'locust fund' as Bain fleet is wound down
  • Russia-Ukraine crisis boosting VLGC rates, says Fredriksen's Avance Gas
  • BW Epic Kosan hit by non-cash impairment losses on vessel sales
  • 'Geopolitical tensions': Fred Olsen Windcarrier puts $169m IPO on ice
  • Gibsons says Libyan limbo holding back aframax earnings
  • Exmar markets lone steam turbine LNG carrier for sale
  • Xihe Holdings almost out of larger tankers as Greek buyers take four MRs
  • Shell contracted over half carbon offset LNG cargoes in 2021
  • China's Penglai Jinglu selling rare ultramax newbuilding slots
  • Owners lured back into scrap market as 'show-stopping' prices keep rising

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • Shipping braces for impact as Russia-Ukraine crisis intensifies
    Tanker and dry bulk trades could be disrupted; container shipping faces heightened risk of cyberattacks.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • IEA says ready to act to ensure energy security amid growing concern over Russia moves on Ukraine
    The International Energy Agency said its member countries stand ready to act to bring on extra crude supply amid increasing concern about moves by Russia against Ukraine.
  • SAUDI DATA: Gasoil exports rise to over three-year high in December
    Saudi Arabia's gasoil exports rose 12.43% month on month, and 26.84% on the year to 3.46 million mt in December 2021, extending the uptrend for the fourth month running, showed data released by the Joint Organizations Data Initiative late Feb. 21.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan fuel oil exports up 5.2% on year at 3.054 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports in January rose 5.2% year on year and 11.2% month on month to 3.054 million mt, according to data released Feb. 22 by the Central Dispatching Unit of the energy ministry.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Feb. 22-25
    Spot bunker markets in the Americas are facing tight supplies this week in several key hubs as well as more volatility in global oil, which has led to resupply uncertainty and slower markets.
  • Tanker markets tread cautiously as threat of sanctions on Russian oil looms
    The global tanker market is in a state of disquiet as potential sanctions on the flow of Russian oil to the West could significantly harm market fundamentals, as the energy markets brace for potential further actions on Russia.
  • INDIA DATA: India's oil product exports rise 14.4% on year in January
    India's oil product exports rose 14.4% year on year to 5.1 million mt, or 1.3 million b/d, in January, the latest provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed, reflecting an improvement in global demand.
  • Colonial Pipeline hires new 'chief information security officer' after cyberattack
    Colonial Pipeline said Feb. 22 it hired a new "chief information security officer" to lead its cyber defenses in the aftermath of a devastating cyberattack last year that left the United State's top fuel pipeline artery offline for nearly a week.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices rise as Russia deploys troops into eastern Ukraine
    Crude oil prices continued to rise Feb. 22 as Russia deployed troops into breakaway sections of eastern Ukraine and the US and other NATO members launched an initial barrage of sanctions against the country.
  • Biden vows to stop Nord Stream 2 pipeline as US sanctions Russian banks, ships
    The US will work with Germany to block the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and impose sanctions against Russian bank VEB, US President Joe Biden said Feb. 22 in announcing the "first tranche" of penalties after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into eastern Ukraine.
  • Germany says Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline certification cannot now go ahead
    Halting the certification process means the 55 Bcm/year pipeline -- which was completed in September -- will be unable to begin commercial operations.
  • Russia's Transneft sees no impact on oil flows to Europe on Ukraine conflict escalation
  • HSBC targets 34% cut to emissions from financed oil and gas clients by 2030
    Disclosing its so-called "financed emissions" for the first time, HSBC said the new target is equal to the percent reduction that the IEA indicates in its net-zero scenario for global sector emissions to 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude stays firm as market awaits clarity on sanctions against Russia
    Russia's recognition and subsequent deployment of peace-keeping troops into the breakaway eastern Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk drew sharp rebuke and the promise of sanctions from Western allies.
  • Shipowners avoid Black Sea ports, traders brace for sanctions as war fears rise
    Networks of commodity traders, shipping finance executives and ship brokers in the shipping hub of Singapore said they have been on high alert since an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the likelihood of a US response.
  • European, Russian port operations return to normal after storm
    The updates came after Storm Eunice brought havoc to Europe on Feb. 18 and over the weekend.
  • Japan to ensure stable energy supply with reserves if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: minister
    Japan will make every effort to ensure stable energy supply for the country with its petroleum reserves and LNG stocks should the Russia-Ukraine situation deteriorate further, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Koichi Hagiuda said Feb. 22.
  • Russia will continue uninterrupted supplies of gas, LNG to global markets: Putin
    In his address to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit in Doha, Putin said Russia would improve the existing infrastructure and increase investment in the gas sector.
  • Marine fuel 0.5%S Singapore-Fujairah bunker spread narrows to near one-year low
    Lackluster arbitrage movements of low sulfur components for the LSFO blending pool have gradually tightened inventories at the Middle Eastern port of Fujairah since February, whereas rising availability of LSFO cargoes in Singapore continues to weigh on bunker premiums, traders said.
  • Singapore's February bunker fuel sales show promise despite January drop: sources
    Bunker fuel sales in the world's largest bunkering port slid 3.5% month on month to 4.033 million mt in January, 10.4% lower on the year, according to the latest preliminary data released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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