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BRIEFS

May 6, 2014

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Transpacific carriers chase peak season surcharge of US$400/FEU SCFI shows Asia-Europe rates highest since February - US$1,305/TEU Chongqing quarterly container volume increases 6.2pc to 137,000 TEU China's Sierre Leone sea cucumber trade receives mixed reviews Doomed Korean ferry relied on cargo as budget air carriers took off Lazaro Cardenas port city mayor arrested over possible crime links Marshall Islands hits 100 million gross ton mark on eve of summit Munitions explosion shuts Transsiberian rail north of Mongolia Indonesia prospects brighten as poll predicts 5.6pc GDP growth Russia's begins its WTO offensive against EU over pipeline Envirotainer loads boxes with OnAsset real-time temp trackers Turkish Cargo named Best European Cargo Airline by Air Cargo News Ex-KLM notable Jacques Ancher inducted into TIACA Hall of Fame

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MAY 5, 2014
CaroTrans further develops US-Europe service network with direct New York-Marseilles connection Chinese cargo ship sinks after colliding with another vessel near HK CMA CGM launches KHULU Line from US Gulf to South Africa Felixstowe extending its berths to facilitate calling of large boxships Goodrich Maritime holds successful first annual sales conference Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from Japan to Arabian Gulf Moody's revises global shipping industry outlook to stable MSC announces 'Indus Express'direct service between India & US Senate of Hamburg approves merger between CSAV & Hapag-Lloyd Yang Ming line upgrades Intra-Asia services Iron ore stockpiles at Chinese ports shoot up by 1.3 pc to a record 105.19 mt in April At WTO, India insists on continuing sugar export sops Containerised scrap import rates up by 3.7 pc Fiscal deficit likely to be around 4.5 pc in FY14 ATC organises ex-im seminar at Indore INR pares early gains against dollar

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Ruscon launches Moscow - Russian Far East rail service BNSF to invest in USA's northern corridor states Universal Transport scoops up Messingschlager Marseilles Fos: more boxes in Q1 Delta Air Lines welcomes new SVP More lorries rolling on the ro-mo over the Brenner More Atlas Air B787s flying for DHL Freja opens new office Wassermann releases cockpit for SC planning ICTSI signs deal for new container terminal in Melbourne Australia: Gillenbah rest area ready Atrans upgrades TCAS system Found: high ranking patron for Germany's logistics hall of... Moody's revises global shipping industry outlook to stable

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MAY 5, 2014
Avista puts $150 million into SEACOR's Jones Act tanker biz John Deere introduces marine Tier 3 auxiliary engines Ulstein enters accommodation vessel market

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MAY 5, 2014
Port of Seattle welcomes start of cruise season for 2014 Port of Coos Bay calling for letters of interest for SCCF board Dredging exhibit on display at Oregon History Museum Port of Everett seeking bids for shipyard cleanup project Agencies work together to fund Port Metro Vancouver GPS program

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MAY 5, 2014
Svitzer boss urges lines to regard tugs as a saving, not a cost Robert Uggla says the right towage services can cut port turnround times Fredriksen vehicles, K Line willing to take 90% debt haircuts for Titan Petrochemicals Settlements pending on success of oil logistics firm's restructuring Rickmers Maritime reports modest decline in profits After loan paydowns, unit trust's gearing ratio falls to 47% Buy or lease? Lessors set to expand but profits may be harder to earn 11 crew missing after their cargoship collided with MOL boxship Cargoship Zhong Xing 2 "suspected to have sunk," according to Hong Kong Marine Department OSG changes course and favours equity holders Company terminates original plan with lenders

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MAY 5, 2014
OSG switches restructuring plans After almost a year and a half in bankruptcy, Overseas Shipholding Group has abruptly dropped its previous reorganisation plan and adopted an entirely new one. Under the previous Chapter 11 plan, filed on 7 March, consenting lenders would receive equity in OSG and those lenders would backstop a Sewol rescuers complete search of cabins Rescuers yesterday completed the search of 64 of Sewol's 66 cabins yesterday. Over the weekend, divers found 20 bodies, bringing the death toll to 248 people and reducing the missing people count to 54. A statement from South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, written in Korean, said the Investigators identify Sewol search area A government-wide loss prevention task force plans to search a 284km² area of the seabed around the capsized Sewol ferry as efforts to locate the missing victims are intensified. As of yesterday, 54 people remain missing. The confirmed death toll has reached 248 people, while 174 people have been Indonesian fisherman found guilty of people smuggling An Indonesian fisherman enlisted to crew a boat ferrying asylum seekers to Australia was found guilty of people smuggling in a Sydney criminal court on Friday. The court heard Safrudin Ansa was paid AUD166 ($154) to crew the fishing vessel, which was apprehended by Australian authorities on 21 Sewol salvage expected to 'run smoothly' There should be no problems arising from the salvage operations of the capsized Sewol, as South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries refuted rumours that its representatives had to visit China to seek assistance. In a statement written in Korean, the ministry said: "We're concentrating on the Rickmers Maritime Trust faces uncertainty With several of its existing charter agreements expiring during 4Q14 and 2015, the uncertainty surrounding the charter market for container ships presents challenges to the earnings of Rickmers Maritime Trust. The Singapore-listed trust, which is sponsored by Germany's Rickmers Group, had posted net

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MAY 5, 2014
Amazon Aims to Take Control of Last-Mile Shipping Amazon has entered the French market with new investment in a parcel delivery company, another sign the e-commerce giant wants to take greater control of last-mile shipping to customers. The Seattle-based company has acquired a 25 percent stake in Colis Privé, a parcel delivery company that competes with France's state-owned La... Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Two New Feeder Services in Americas Hapag-Lloyd is offering two new feeder services to Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, effective this month. The fortnightly Calypso service was scheduled to start with the 1,102-TEU Stadt Emden, voyage 1411, with an expected departure from Manzanillo, Panama, on May 4. The port rotation will be as follows: Manzanillo; Guanta, Venezeula;... MSC Launches Direct India-USEC Service Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will launch a direct service connecting India, the Middle East, the Red Sea and the United States, opening direct calls at ports like JNPT and Mundra that it previously served only via transshipment. The Indus Express service will employ nine 2,500-TEU vessels and will offer a... Lawyers: Antitrust Law Doesn't Fit Puerto Rico Case Attorneys for Thomas Farmer claim the former Crowley Liner Services vice president's antitrust conspiracy indictment is invalid because Puerto Rico is neither a state nor a nation. Farmer's attorneys raised the novel argument in a motion to dismiss the former executive's indictment. They said the case is beyond reach of the... Flat Growth Increases Pressure on Air Freight Industry to Reinvent Itself The global air cargo market has stalled but could start to grow again in the coming months due to rising export orders in the U.S. and Europe, according to the International Air Transport Association. But the stalled market is increasing the pressure on air cargo to deliver a stronger value... NIT League Doesn't Expect ILWU Strike But Warns of Slowdowns WASHINGTON - The largest U.S. shipper group doesn't expect a strike or lockout at the nation's West Coast ports but is telling members to expect picketing and even labor slowdowns. Bruce Carlton, president and CEO of the National Industrial Transportation League, said he was encouraged that the International Longshore and Warehouse... Outlook Brightens for Ro-Ro Carriers After suffering through the longest recession in the crisis-ridden eurozone since World War II, roll-on, roll-off carriers could use an injection of good news. With a long-stalled economic recovery gaining traction in Europe and the outlook improving for car and truck shipments, ro-ro carriers are finally getting it. That's not to... G6 Gives London Gateway Its First East-West Service London Gateway at sundown.London Gateway has landed its first east-west liner service after the G6 Alliance announced it would call at the United Kingdom's newest container port. The container and distribution hub owned by Dubai's DP World, which opened in November, has been chosen as the U.K. port for calls on... Yusen Logistics' Net Profit Soars Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. said that its group net profit surged 17.5 percent in fiscal 2013, which ended on March 31, from a year earlier to ¥1.32 billion ($12.9 million). The Tokyo-based company saw its group operating revenue jump 19.8 percent year-on-year in fiscal 2013 to ¥406... Rising Fuel Costs Weigh on Japanese Airlines Despite Cargo Growth Japan's leading air carriers saw their profits drop in fiscal year 2013, which ended on March 31, despite rising cargo revenue, as fuel costs surged thanks to a weakening of the yen. Japan's ANA Holdings Inc., the parent firm of All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), said its group net profit dropped... Profit, Revenue Rise at India's Gateway Distriparks Gateway Distriparks Ltd., India's leading port-based logistics provider, reported its consolidated net income in fiscal year 2013-14, from April 2013 to March 2014, was $22.5 million, climbing 7 percent year-over-year from $21 million. Consolidated yearly revenue was up 6 percent, totaling $168 million, compared with $158.4 million in fiscal year 2012-13. Operating... Yang Ming Revamps Intra-Asia Services Yang Ming Marine Transport has revamped its intra-Asia service network by forming new vessel-sharing and slot exchange arrangements with other ocean carriers on the routes. Effective April 30, Yang Ming began operating its Pan-Asia Service II (PA2) in conjunction with Cosco Container Lines and Wan Hai Lines, deploying four ships with...

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MAY 5, 2014
There's no Joe Right company, wrong principal... Asset price plateau Asset prices in many subsectors of the dry-bulk segment have skyrocketed in recent months but some believe the tides are starting to turn. Best in class American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has firmed up a contract to class a floating LNG (FLNG) production facility controlled by Petronas. ICON torches tanker ICON Capital of the US appears to have parted ways with the last of its aframax tankers. OSG changes horses Overseas Shipholding Group has fundamentally changed its plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy organisation, ditching a previously favoured pact with its lenders in favour of a competing proposal from equity holders. Fincantieri eyes $833m A long anticipated initial public offering (IPO) for Fincantieri inched closer today as shareholders voted to go ahead with the plan. Tsakos extends Tsakos Energy Navigation of Greece has lined up a charter extension for one of its medium-range (MR) products tankers. Seacor scoops PE cash Seacor Holdings has pocketed $150m from a private equity injection into its Jones Act tanker fleet. Ship agent jailed A McKay Shipping employee has been jailed in New Zealand for an invoices fraud. BSS profit slips Ukraine's Black Sea Shipyard (Chernomorsky) has posted a fall in 2013 earnings despite a rise in revenue. Titan red again Titan Petrochemical has continued to bleed red ink as it battles to find a solution to its financial difficulties. Tuofu weighs in bulker A bulker on which two crewmen died last month from suspected gas inhalation is heading for the breakers yard. Cosco scraps another seven China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has sold another seven vessels for demolition. Ulstein into new territory Ulstein has broken new ground in securing a monohull accommodation vessel design contract. Cargoship's near miss A German cargoship came within 15 minutes of grounding off Sweden after its captain fell asleep. Greeks top table Greece has dethroned Japan as the world's largest shipowning nation in a way which contradicts the traditional view of the two countries, Clarksons says. IHB eyes design work Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB) has set up a vessel design bureau to boost its business. Pareto predicts TIL spending Teekay spin-off Tankers Investment Ltd could spend up to $200m on fleet expansion over the next few months as it looks to deploy its huge financial resources, Pareto predicts. Arachnophobia A US car carrier was turned away from Guam after black widow spiders were found on board. Greek ferry grounded A Greek ferry grounded off Santorini on Saturday, but was able to free itself and complete its journey. Siem starts buyback Siem Offshore has set aside $10m for a fresh share-buyback programme. ESL profit warming up Finland's ESL Shipping has posted a bigger profit thanks to a milder winter in the Baltic. Construction score for Siem A contract for its fourth and final subsea newbuilding was the highlight as Siem Offshore reported its first quarter accounts today. Shipyard worker killed A yard worker has died from severe burns at Hanjin's Philippines facility. Ugland wins Statoil deal Norway's JJ Ugland has fixed a platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuilding to Statoil. Hong Kong clash leaves 11 missing A search has been launched for 11 missing seafarers after a collision between an MOL containership and a cement carrier off Hong Kong. Westports in strong start Westports Holdings has made a strong start to the new financial year with a 38% jump in first quarter profit. RMT eyes bond issue Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) has reportedly has launched a high-yield offering of senior unrated bonds. CHO sees strong result CH Offshore has reported its first positive growth in profit this financial year after two disappointing quarters.

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MAY 5, 2014
Congressmen urge STB to help non-crude shippers Noting that crude oil shipment by rail has ballooned, three Congressmen have urged the STB to "work in concert with the railways to plan for the future needs of rail shippers in light of the projected growth in crude rail shipment." NRF: More U.S. input in imports than revealed A large retail industry association said in a report that many imports sold in the United States may contain more U.S. parts and other content, in addition to supporting American jobs, than many consumers and policymakers realize. 11 missing after cargo, container ship collision USDA aims agriculture exports at northeast China Former transportation 'icon' Oberstar dead at 79 New MSC direct service connects U.S., India, Middle East MSC said it will start a new direct service connecting India, the Middle East, the Red Sea and the United States. FreightWatch: Thefts down, but values higher The logistics security services firm FreightWatch International said in the first quarter of 2014, it recorded 206 full-truckload cargo theft incidents in the United States, with 82 thefts in January, 46 in February and 78 in March. IATA: Air freight, capacity up in March Class I carriers show improvement in Q2 Ala. port authority acquires land in Mobile

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MAY 5, 2014
Fujairah hub sees prices rise Little price movement in Suez. Tight avails in north European hubs Markets firming in southern Europe. Concern over bunker-spill response equipment Malta's government considering what action to take. High hopes for port-based scrubber technology Developer sees scope for barges that can clean emissions from any size of smokestack beyond USWC ports. Record low fuel use on DFDS ship Constant focus on ways to reduce fuel use pays off. Fuel-efficiency lures investors Price of newbuild VLCCs has climbed 20% in six months. Asian IFO prices start week stable Busan and Tokyo Bay remained closed for a holiday. Q1 profits fall for Singapore-listed shipowner Higher bunker consumption curbs top line growth. EPA backs engine retrofitting programmes Agency seeking to fund up to 20 projects. Chemoil Energy suspends trading Company due to delist this Monday. New Singapore-based managing director at Dan-Bunkering Morten Mortensen 'was the ideal candidate'. Middle East operator to try out mass flow meter Will be used on a mothership loading its own tankers before deciding on fleet-wide installation.

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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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