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BRIEFS

April 23, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates slip to US$1,708/TEU, but advance to $2,415/FEU for USWC US export boom continues unabated as wide range of shipments soar Port of Chongqing's first quarter box volume up 21.2pc to 179,200 TEU Tacoma first quarter box volume rises 3.1pc as Seattle declines 5pc Hapag to start Russia Express from Bremerhaven via Poland Baltic region Singapore's 6,606-TEU Kota Carum PIL ship docks at Aden box terminal Savannah's March box volume up 8.3pc, breaks record set in April, 2011 Marseilles-Fos quarterly container volume increases 26pc to 260,000 TEU INTTRA's Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board (SAB) to expand 25pc OBI Poland awards warehousing and distribution to Kuehne + Nagel PPG to take part in exhibitions to highlight member services Ecuador's Petroamazonas renews CEVA to supply drilling operations Gefco Romania reports 30pc revenue surge despite uncertain economy Hactl to establish first IATA-Authorised Training Centre in Hong Kong European airlines want US to accept EU air cargo security as sufficient Lufthansa Cargo Charter reaches out for more United States markets Swissport licensed as ground handler at Moroccan international airports

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CMA CGM announces reshuffling of its India/Middle East-East Africa service ICS supports IMO agreement on LLMC increases INTTRAs Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board announces 25 pc growth in membership Panamax rates surge the most since May 09 Shipping not properly prepared for uncomfortable bank meetings Survey highlights woes of seafarers facing criminal charges Vasan accepts delivery of DCI dredger during Netherlands visit India is Dubais top trading partner India proposes working group for BRICS bank India, Russia may trade in local currencies Iran buys Indian soyameal at record prices VCT aiming at half a million TEUs throughput in phased manner Allcargo CFS, Mundra organises free health check-up Indev Groups Panvel CFS inaugurated Manoj Kumar Singh takes charge as RGM, CONCOR Central Region Exporters data to be posted directly on DGFT site Forex reserves inch to $293.141 bn Govt to decide sugar exports mechanism soon: Thomas Khullar not in favour of new cotton export registrations Trade deficit hits all-time high $ 185 bn Adi Godrej is CIIs new President Its not all gloom & doom out there CEE readying for membership conference Project cargo network delivers member services

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APRIL 20, 2012
Panama Canal plans toll increases Jumbo Shipping orders second K-class ship at Brodosplit LR publishes rules for stern-first ice-class ships Wärtsilä reports increase in order intake Contract signed for first Chinese-built engine of MAN B&W...

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APRIL 20, 2012
Study finds few industrial sites available to Portland businesses DOT wants American companies to build new passenger rail cars Coast Guard Base Seattle holds command change ceremony Port of Newport calling for qualified economic consulting firms Rail association reports drop in carload numbers for March

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APRIL 20, 2012
LR1 product tanker earnings hit 2012 high Increased Japanese and South Korean product output boosts vessel demand Iskenderun box terminal poised to open for business Division of Ankara-based Limak hopes to receive first boxship next month Partners target UK port development HR Wallingford and UKPA to pursue projects at home and abroad Mergers and acquisitions set to increase, says KPMG 'Promising' start to 2012 with deals worth $19.7bn during first quarter CMB bottom line boosted by sales of Fortescue and Clarksons shares First-quarter results of Bocimar parent company post huge jump on capital gains G4S appoints Ewence head of maritime security Former Nato anti-piracy chief slams falling numbers of naval forces One master in four has faced criminal charges More than 80% of seafarers complain of unfair treatment KG industry divided over its future After 2011 marked an 18-year low in attracting cash for shipping investments, fund issuers question whether there really can be a return to business as usual High slippage levels offer hope for struggling tanker owners Owners make efforts to delay deliveries into an already bloated global fleet Do not take bunkers lightly Standard P&I Club guide is packed with vital information on refuelling Gap between panamax and capesize rates hits 10-month record Increased Atlantic loading creates fixture boom for smaller bulkers Interest stirring in boxship feeder newbuildings Ageing fleet in need of replacement StealthGas inks new charters for smaller LPG carriers Prospects strengthen for small and coastal tonnage Police raid HSH Nordbank offices Ship finance firm investigated after Turkish deal sours PSAI goes solo at Mumbai JNPT Local partner pulls out of fourth box terminal project Costa Concordia salvage contract to be awarded this weekend Insiders tip Titan hot favourite Scandlines cuts shore-based jobs At least 110 staff to be made redundant by 2015 Capesize market struggles to recover Rates flat as debate over China demand continues CF Sharp denies Iranian links Boss says Philippines firm unconnected to Singapore unit named on EU sanctions list Los Angeles aims to protect discretionary cargo in five-year plan Port prepares for greater competition after Panama Canal enlarged Buenos Aires bungles Argentina's wrong-headed nationalisation of YPF is bad for trade and shipping Ningbo Port Co posts 12.2% rise in net profits China's second largest port complex continues to see double-digit growth Whiter than white Arctic ventures need regulation as well as investment Wärtsilä rides the storm Sales slow but order intake recovers Standard & Poor's downgrades FSL Move follows termination of charter contracts with BLT and Torm, exposing vessels to spot market Italy pays $200,000 to families of dead Indian fishermen Kerala High Court settles compensation suit despite pending criminal proceedings IMO extends liability limits for shipowners Loss of life liability increases by $1m Nanjing Tanker first-quarter losses triple Weak rates and high fuel costs plague Shanghai-listed firm Cosco Singapore wins $220m drill barges order Two units for Energy Drilling to be built at China subsidiary Cosco Shipyard

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APRIL 20, 2012
Nord LB lifts ship finance profits HIGHER net interest margins boosted ship finance earnings at state bank Nord LB last year, despite growing turmoil in its existing loan portfolio United sells barge fleet FLORIDA'S United Maritime has sold its inland barge division to Ingram for $222M, the company has confirmed Royal Carib trims outlook NYSE-listed Royal Caribbean reduced its 2012 earnings forecast today despite signs that Costa Concordia fallout is waning Soft VLCC market "in hands of charterers" Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have fallen sharply this week and an oversupply of tonnage in the Arabian Gulf is likely to ensure that the rates will continue to soften, analyst and broker sources say Wartsila interims dip, full year forecast stands WARTSILA has reported a slight fall in 1Q12 profit, but the management repeated an earlier forecast that net sales would rise slightly this year Asciano settles wage deal AUSTRALIAN port operator Asciano announced a final agreement yesterday on wages and conditions for container terminal workers, after almost 20 months of negotiations and strikes

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APRIL 20, 2012
YRC Worldwide Asks Lenders for Leeway Trucking giant YRC Worldwide is asking its lenders to renegotiate the credit agreement that paved the way for its $500... Vulnerability: Trade Security in the Cloud A panel at the 7th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute event in March raised the specter of an international hacking... CKYH Alliance Making Virginia Last Port Call The Port of Virginia is gaining a last-out port call as a result of the CKYH alliance's decision to upgrade... Charleston Container Volume Jumps in March Container volume in the Port of Charleston rose 12 percent in year-over-year in March, the strongest month for containerized traffic... Yum! Brands, McDonald's See Earnings Spike A continuing Chinese love affair with American fast food is translating into solid earnings for Yum! Brands and McDonald's. ... Hub Group Intermodal Volume Up 15 Percent Intermodal, logistics operator revenue jumps 52 percent to $740 million Hub Group reported a 15 percent increase in intermodal... Cargo Thieves Increasingly Sophisticated, Expert Warns An expert in cargo theft advised warehouse operators and motor carriers to spare no expense when it comes to securing... CP Quadruples Profit Amid Proxy Fight Canadian Pacific Railway in the first quarter quadrupled its profit and improved its operating ratio, a key measure of profitability,... Kraft, Kellogg Sue Sea Star, Crowley Sea Star Line, Crowley Liner Services and their parent companies have been hit with a second civil antitrust lawsuit by... CSAV Raises India-Europe Freight Rates Chilean container carrier CSAV will impose a general rate increase on westbound trade from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe... Big Ships to Foster Change at West Coast Ports The March 16 arrival of the massive ship Fabiola at the Port of Long Beach serves as a wake-up call... On East Coast Ports: Big Apple Bites Back Last week I was asked to offer a competitive assessment of the Port of New York and New Jersey for... ILWU Clerical Workers to Negotiate, With Bonus The union representing 600 office workers at shipping lines and marine terminals in Southern California surprised employers, in a pleasant... India's Trade Deficit Hits Record $185 Billion India's trade deficit soared to $185 billion in fiscal 2011-12 as a 32.1 percent jump in imports outpaced a 21... Commentary: When Double-Brokering Doubles the Hassle Q: My wife and I own a small freight brokerage and had a situation come up recently that I need...

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APRIL 20, 2012
CMA CGM and Emirates to link up on Middle East/East Africa trade CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line have agreed to work together in the trade between South Asia/Middle East and East Africa. A new schedule encompassing two fixed ... Evergreen upgrades its Libya link Further signs that the Libyan economy is recovering and reconstruction projects picking up can be seen from Evergreen's decision to raise the frequency of its shuttle ... Ust Luga gets direct rail route to Moscow Newly opened Ust Luga Container Terminal (ULCT) says that its rail service to Moscow is now more competitive than those available from St Petersburg. The rail route ... Evergreen to launch new Malaysia-Indonesia loop Taipei-headquartered Evergreen Line is expanding its feeder network over the southern Malaysian port of Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) by starting a new link to/from ... Port Manatee's box boost The west coast Florida port of Port Manatee will see its container-handling capacity boosted within the next 18 months following a deal recently concluded between ... South African wines tap into new markets In its latest report, Wines of South Africa (Wines SA) - an association whose main role is to promote the export of the country's wines - has highlighted the strong ... Who won the freight rate war? Given that ocean carriers appear to have resolved their market share differences, SeaIntel Maritime Analysis feels it appropriate to ask: Who won the war? Its latest ...

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APRIL 20, 2012
Perfection eludes TEN Company ends tough week unable to match $6.50 pricing of heavily discounted shares offering. Shorts savage OSG Shares of New York tanker company reach a new high, and not in a good way. Transatlantic's costs drive Swedish ro-ro owner starts extensive review of operations to halt three years of losses at industrial shipping unit. Stealthgas seals 10 charters Harry Vafias-led tanker owner ties up a raft of vessels on bareboat deals. RCCL down in the first But the effect of the Costa Concordia tragedy will be shortlived, says Fain. No surprises from ACM Johnny Plumbe-led broker's annual profit to be in line with market expectations, but still constrained by weak rates. Coscol clobbered Chinese group's heavy-lift unit sees three-month profit drop 98%. Minute's silence for Moller Thousands asked to observe mark of respect for Danish shipping magnate prior to funeral service on Saturday Cargoship leaks oil in Turkey Up to 35 tonnes of fuel spill from Wagenborg's Amstelborg following storm at Gemlik. One killed in yard blast Three other workers injured in explosion on tug at Singapore plant. Rina edges up earnings Ugo Salerno-led class society improves annual profit as revenue increases 21%. Nobu's animal instinct Eccentric shipowner's latest brainwave involves converting VLOCs into giant FSRUs - dubbed turtles. NYK sounds profit alarm Japanese giant says full-year numbers likely to be grim but predicts a return to profit in 2012. Ambulance chasing Why lawyers are licking their lips in the downturn, and Maersk says farewell to Mr Denmark.

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APRIL 20, 2012
Valero refinery in SF gets FTZ status CUSTOMS Info offers mobile app to forwarders ILA should learn from ILWU, port official says Maersk resumes Europe-to-Asia bookings UMG sells United Barge Line US Airways moves to merge with American Expeditors: Air freight customers shipping less Port of LA approves new 5-year plan LeanLogistics opens French office ITC hammers UAE on nails

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APRIL 20, 2012
Guide detailing ECA compliance launched Publication provides decision support reference guide on the accepted methods to ensure ECA compliance, and onboard guide to ECA zones, fuel switching, as well as reporting compliance. Bunker prices mixed as week ends Players told Bunkerworld demand was strong on Friday. ESPO hosts LNG bunkering workshop 'Ports can break the 'chicken and egg' dilemma regarding the provision of LNG fuel by adopting a pro-active policy, but on the regulatory level a chicken and egg situation still exists.' ABS announces structural changes ABS Vice President transfers to London to assume role of President and COO of European Division. ICS applauds IMO's increase of limits of liability 'We hope that the increases will help ensure that the principle of limitation of liability will be maintained,'says ICS Secretary General. Remembering one of Bunkerworld's founders Carsten Boe, who along with his son Mikal Boe launched Bunkerworld in 1997, has passed away. Royal Carribean releases first quarter financials Company has included $232 million and $923 million of fuel expense in its Q2 2012 and full year 2012 guidance, respectively. IFO prices fall in Rotterdam Prices firm in South European ports. Prices ease slightly in Middle East hub No bunker activity in Suez. UK: Air pollution blamed for 13,000 premature deaths annually Study attributes 14% of total to emissions from shipping and aviation, but says cars and trucks pose greatest health risk. Ship power provider sees focus on fuel efficiency Interest for gas fuelled vessels has increased 'also in segments that have not previously been powered by gas'. Bunker prices end week soft Demand mostly average across key Asian ports on Friday. Conference hears call for more ECAs Shipping industry's 'marginal profitability' does not give it the right pollute. US barge operator expands fleet with acquisition Acquisition of barge transportation firm will add up to 667 marine vessels to Ingram Barge Company's fleet. Indian refiner offers May-loading HSFO cargo More fuel oil supplies from India expected to be made available in the coming weeks. Credit managers are 'ruling the market' The 'threat of bad debt is on everybody's mind', Chemoil director tells conference. Shipping firms to face more 'uncomfortable' bank meetings Better for shipping companies to seek their banks' help prior to an expected default, says Moore Stephens. Slow steaming could help strengthen dry bulk markets Dry bulk market will remain volatile for a 'prolonged period of time', says Bocimar.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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