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BRIEFS
February 28, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
  • OOCL launches multi-modal (rail-sea) service from ICD Ludhiana to Bangladesh via Kolkata
  • East Coast Maritime Forum & Eastern Star Awards 2022 facilitates personal interaction, important discussion & deserving appreciation as the industry comes together under one roof
  • DGFT Helpdesk for Russia-Ukraine related International Trade Issues
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (25 February 2022)
  • Leather, footwear exports seen crossing $6 bn in FY23
  • Textiles exports can rise to $100 bn in 5 years
  • Indian economy seen growing at quickest pace among large nations
  • Exporters wary of Ukraine crisis, delay Russia orders
  • Sonowal inaugurates Mobile Container Scanner at Visakhapatnam Port
  • DB Schenker & CMA CGM offer regular emission-free ocean freight

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Norway: rail carrier to trial e-reachstacker
  • Good news from Miami overshadowed by violence
  • Two more partners for Cargo Integrity Group
  • Covid-19 measures for rail extended
  • Torsten Wefers joins Liege Airport
  • Clarksons: "A special year for second-hand ships"
  • More and more timber being shipped by rail
  • Reshuffle at Grieshaber
  • Finnlines with a good year in its back
  • The 'Herald of Free Enterprise' disaster 35 years on
  • ACS breaks record again
  • Scania orders robots for battery assembly plant
  • More space in Poland
  • LNG first-timer in Jaxport
  • APM Terminals Yucatán picks Nathalie Rush
  • CEB transports over 50 million vaccine doses
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
  • Shippers prepare as Ukraine crisis prompts emergency fuel surcharges
  • Crew injured as commercial vessels hit by Russian missiles off Odessa
  • Transport and logistics firms need to be alert to the threat of cyber-attacks
  • Volga-Dnepr says 'business as usual', despite UK bans on Russian airlines
  • Russian Railways faces financial sanctions, but trains keep running
  • Turkey may benefit from European supply chain nervousness in China
  • CJ Logistics turns to Seoul court to evict HQ 'squatters' and resolve strike
  • Market Insight: 'Spot on' in an abnormal week
  • On the wires: Transhipment troubles for port operators as the boxes pile up

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
  • Adm. Schultz reveals name of first Polar Security Cutter
    Admiral Karl Schultz, commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, delivered the annual State of the Coast Guard Address, Thursday, at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater. "Truly, the state of the Coast Guard is stronger

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
  • Shipping shuns Russia risk as sanctions fuel rocketing rates
    Insurers are seeking legal clarity over Russian risk, but shipping businesses are deciding to steer clear of any exposure to...
  • Diana Shipping boosted by OceanPal spin-off
    The Greece-based owner posted higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profits. A $15m gain from spin-off of OceanPal contributed to results
  • Thessaloniki signs off on container terminal expansion
    A new expansion project for Greece's second-largest container hub will give Thessaloniki the ability to serve boxships of up to...
  • Bleak outlook for grain exports from Russia and Ukraine
    With ports largely shut and commercial vessels prevented from entering the Sea of Azov, exports will undoubtedly be impacted, and...
  • Facing both ways on Russian shipping sanctions
    The west absolutely should show solidarity with Ukraine. But such is our dependence on seaborne Russian energy and commodities that...
  • HHI to reopen Gunsan shipyard after spike in orders
    About 64% of global orders for eco-friendly vessels were won in 2021 by South Korean shipbuilders, but the country's president...
  • Container lines reroute Black Sea services as crisis worsens
    The Black Sea is a minor trade for container shipping. But the wider implications of the Russian invasion cast longer...
  • Ships hit by missiles as Ukraine forces defend Odessa and Mariupol
    Fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine at the Black Sea ports of Mariupol and Odessa as the International Maritime Organization...
  • Maritime plots a course to digital connectivity
    Digitalisation is seen as having coalesced around the challenge of decarbonisation and that is accelerating the pace of innovation
  • CIMC plans to spin off intermodal logistics unit
    Move is expected to help the subsidiary enhance its competitiveness and raise funds directly from the capital markets
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping scrambles to react to 'nightmare scenario' | Sea of Asov closed to shipping as Russia invades Ukraine | Turkish...
  • Shipping ignoring short-term environmental wins
    The Maersk Tankers spin-off has grown since July 2020 from 38 employees to 100, acquired two companies, signed several strategic...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
  • Trans-Pacific carriers unable to escape poor schedule performance
  • DOJ to lend FMC antitrust expertise amid enhanced collaboration
  • UP to levy surcharges on West Coast next month
  • Los Angeles pilot expanding 'peel-off' program to smaller importers
  • Changing ship calls along US Southeast roil exporters
  • Long Beach's Pier B rail yard a 'new Maginot Line': analyst
  • Major shippers urge FMC to consider national freight portal
  • Service reliability woes deepen for Indian shippers

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
  • Shipping stocks rise amid swathe of sanctions against Russia
  • Fears over cyber security threat abound as Ukraine invasion intensifies
  • St Kitts and Nevis denies bribery allegations and drops blacklisted ship
  • Ukraine-Russia conflict keeps crude tanker spot rates rallying
  • Diana Shipping doubles shareholder payout amid return to profit
  • Sovcomflot hoists business as usual sign in face of US sanctions against Russia
  • Lines facing cyber-attacks and higher fuel costs from Ukraine crisis
  • Bulker rates slide as attacks shatter confidence and shippers declare force majeure
  • World's first international shipment of liquified hydrogen arrives in Japan
  • Turkey set to reject Ukraine's call to close Bosphorus to Russia
  • Nordic American Tankers cuts losses in half, pitches tanker recovery
  • Hagland Shipping adds to new hybrid bulker series at Royal Bodewes
  • Navigator fails to buy back a single bond in $21m Oslo tender
  • Another two ships hit by shells in the Black Sea as Ukraine conflict intensifies
  • Hoegh Autoliners banks profit from more old ship sales
  • GasLog fixes out three of four LNG newbuildings at DSME
  • Oldendorff adds to kamsarmax contracts at Jiangsu New Hantong
  • Teekay Tankers watchful as Ukraine crisis set to change trade patterns
  • VLCC rates continue to rise as Unipec pays up for duo into China
  • 'In shock': Danica looking after Ukrainian seafarers stranded in Turkey and Poland
  • American Shipping keeps dividend at it looks to fix tankers canned by OSG
  • Okeanis fixes new $145m VLCC financing as sales profit comes in handy
  • War imperils Russian-linked South Korean newbuildings
  • 'Shipping will be in crosshairs' as West targets Russia's economy
  • More sales tipped as Teekay ships out older aframaxes and a suezmax
  • Hyundai Heavy poised to revitalise Gunsan yard to tap global newbuilding boom
  • 'Macro view': Genco's Wobensmith backs dry bulk upturn despite Ukraine fallout
  • William Mulder, founder of Dutch ship supplier Scama, dies aged 84
  • Bureau Veritas straps in as Macron accelerates France's carbon drive
  • Lauritzen Bulkers eyes fleet expansion with handysize purchase options
  • How 'perfect timing' helped turn around Germany's 'bad bank'

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
  • Port of Savannah plans to boost container capacity by 60%
    Georgia Ports Authority outlined projects that would take container capacity to 9.5 million TEUs by 2025.
  • Bargaining over West Coast ports labor pact puts retailers on edge
    The port chaos cocktail: Mix 12 months of container bottlenecks with contentious contract talks for dockworkers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Jan oil products demand up 15.4% on year at 2.82 million b/d
    South Korea's oil products demand in January rose 15.4% from a year earlier, driven by robust economic recovery and manufacturing activity, though consumer transportation fuel demand was seen fragile amid surging retail fuel prices, market participants said Feb. 25.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Middle distillate stocks fall to six-week low
    Singapore's commercial middle distillate stockpiles fell 1.42% week on week to 7.36 million barrels on Feb. 23, Enterprise Singapore data released late Feb. 24 showed.
  • Bunker players in Asia, Middle East assess Russia-Ukraine crisis as conflict escalates
    Bunker players and shipping-related sources in Asia and the Middle East are keeping a close eye on developments related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with many preparing for higher marine fuel prices amid tightening supply and firm demand, but direct impacts from the conflict are expected to be minimal for now.
  • European, Med bunker fuel prices soar after Russia invades Ukraine
    Marine gasoil and very low sulfur fuel oil prices at ports in Europe and the Mediterranean recorded their biggest ever one-day rise Feb. 24 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • European feedstock traders await clarity on sanctions' impact on Russian product flows
    European feedstock and fuel oil markets were reflecting a "wait-and-see" approach to determine the impact of sanctions oil product flows out of Russia, traders said.
  • Traders steer clear of Russian crude amid sanctions response
    Oil traders warn it is becoming very difficult to trade Russian crude as the international response to the invasion of Ukraine ripples through commodities trading.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles lower amid lack of sanctions on Russian energy flows
    Crude prices settled lower Feb. 25 as concerns of near-term supply disruptions eased amid a lack of Western sanctions against the Russian energy sector.
  • Bunkering in Ukraine halted, operations moved elsewhere: sources
    Suppliers halted bunker operations at all Ukrainian ports, transferring operations to the Bosporus and outside border locations, bunker sources said Feb. 25.
  • US sanctions on Russia carve out room for energy to breathe, keep oil prices in check for now
    The US has no plans to intentionally disrupt energy flows from Russia as the risks to the fragile economic recovery and global oil markets remain too steep, a White House official said.
  • Oil and products markets weigh Ukraine conflict impact
    "This is a commodity bubble like we've never seen before," S&P Global Platts Analytics said in a research note Feb. 24, noting that oil demand may only grow 1.9 million b/d in 2022 should there be a deep and broad incursion compared to 3.4 million b/d under a limited incursion scenario.
  • TOAZ suspends ammonia transit following Yuzhny port closure
    TOAZ exports the bulk of ammonia to Morocco and Turkey through the Black Sea port of Yuzhny, which closed along with associated pipelines Feb. 24 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Moldovan flagged chemical tanker hit by missile in Black Sea
    The agency said the source of the missile was unknown but it comes amid heightened concern amongst shipping operators around the security of vessels operating in the area after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. The Kremlin has suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov until further notice.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude hovers below $100/b amid lack of energy sanctions
    Crude futures settled below the $100/b mark on Feb. 24, having hit an intraday high of $105.79/b, the highest level since August 2014, after US President Joe Biden said there are currently no plans to target Russia's energy complex with sanctions.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan refining throughput rises 10.1% on year to 24.997 mil mt
    The year-on-year increase in throughput was due to run cuts in early 2021.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks drop 1.89% on week to 987,000 mt: Insights Global
    The is the third week in a row stocks have dropped.
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices jump on Ukrainian invasion
    *Bunker prices jump following Russian invasion of Ukraine *ICE Brent futures trade above $105/b *Demand subdued as markets react to crisis
  • EUROPEAN VGO: Seven vessels load in week to Feb. 25
    Most imported feedstocks in Europe and the US originate from Russia, with a majority coming from Black Sea ports. Therefore, operational delays or closures in those ports can have an impact on feedstock supplies.
  • Black Sea and Azov shipping and ports hit by Ukraine conflict
    Russia's invasion of Ukraine Feb. 24 has resulted in disruption to shipping in the Black Sea and several ports in the region, which is particularly vital to global supply of raw materials, grains and fertilizer.
  • ENEOS' high sulfur bunker supply at Kiire falls on strong demand from utilities
    The company had been supplying about 10,000-20,000 mt/month of high sulfur bunker fuel at Kiire, while the volume almost disappeared due to tight availability of high sulfur bunker fuel, bunker traders said.
  • Russia-Ukraine conflict prompts uncertainty on Americas tanker markets
    Since the level of sanctions that is going to be placed on Russia from Western powers is unclear so far, Mackay said it was too early to tell how ton miles and trade patterns could change and whether and to what extent energy infrastructure might be impacted.
  • US residual fuel, bunker markets jump as Russia invades Ukraine
    While some markets came off from highs earlier in the day as crude prices fell at the close, retail bunker prices held firm on supply uncertainties.
  • US to sanction top Russian banks but not energy flows or SWIFT access
    Blocking energy flows and banning Russia from the international financial messaging service SWIFT - two potential responses to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine - remain on the table but were not pursued in the latest sanctions package from the US.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks fall 11% as fuel oil imports fall, exports rise
    Fuel oil imports into Singapore fell across the board, with no imports recorded over the week from the Americas, Russia and Africa.
  • EU sanctions to hit Russia's oil refineries: European Commission
    The European Union has approved a preliminary package of sanctions against Russia that will target the country's oil refining and transport sectors, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Feb. 25.
  • Odessa bunker operations normal amid Ukraine-Russia conflict: sources
    Bunker demand is expected to rise in nearby Skagen, Georgian and Turkish ports.
  • Fujairah sees 12th licensed bunker supplier amid strong delivered market
    There are currently 11 licensed bunker suppliers providing compliant fuels, according to the Port of Fujairah website Feb. 25, while the list has yet to include Global Energy.
  • HSFO Singapore-Fujairah bunker spread widens to over four-month high
    The spread was last assessed higher $4/mt Oct. 20, 2021, the data showed.
  • INDIA DATA: Jan gasoil exports fall 15.8% on month amid stock building
    Exports were up 10.76% year on year, the data showed, reflecting the overall recovery in demand from importing regions as several countries ease pandemic restrictions.

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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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