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BRIEFS

May 2, 2012

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'Go West' boom sees 25 logistics firms open in Chongqing in first quarter Fujian road freight up 11pc in the first quarter to 118 million tonnes Ningxia first quarter rail freight increases 12.9pc to 12.56 million tonnes Chongqing first quarter outbound rail freight volume increases 0.55pc Port of Miami to dredge channel to accommodate postpanamax vessels Jones Lang LaSalle named property agents by DP World's London Gateway Singapore, Norway agree to continue maritime cooperation and research Brazil's TCP first in South America to install on-dock rail OCR solution FedEx flies orphaned wild sea otter from Alaska to Pittsburg Zoo Ruslan to fly giant An-124-100 freighter to Uganda to assist UN in Sudan IATA to harmonise global standards to achieve safer aviation

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MAY 1, 2012
BIMCO President calls for common roadmap on emissions China Shipping, Hanjin expand services Far East-South Africa loops from CMA CGM in partnership Maersk-Safmarine First "eco-design" Suezmax joins AET fleet GCS expands fleet of container flat-cars Pak will dismantle negative list by 2012-end: Khullar Angré Port berths maiden vessel DP World's global container volumes up 10 pc in Q1 2012 Ficci backs USIBC plan to enhance Indo-US economic ties Fresh cotton exports allowed Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-7

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APRIL 30, 2012
Gatwick airport between arrival of Korean Air and Air China service Yesterday (29 April), Korean Air - the national carrier of South Korea - launched three weekly flights from London Gatwick to Seoul, operated with Boeing B777 aircraft. These will ... KLM cancels service resumption to Libya After several service postponements (cf. ITJ Daily of 29 March 2012), the Dutch airline KLM has shelved its plan to resume its Amsterdam-Tripoli service. Air India continues to serve LHR with B777-300ER Air India has decided to prolong its larger Boeing B777-300ER service (belly capacity 44 ULDs) on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route until 15 June 2012. The carrier had originally in... Norfolk Southern: railway operation revenues increase by 6% The US rail service provider Norfolk Southern Corporation reported a Q1/2012 net income of USD 410 million, 26% higher than for the first quarter of 2011. Railway operating revenue... Key infrastructure project to boost productivity around Sidney and Port Botany A new freight terminal in Moorebank, to the southwest of Sydney, will take 3,300 trucks off the city's roads every day and create thousands of jobs for the region. The Australian g... MAN plans to reduce its CO2 emissions by 25% The German truck producer Man intends to reduce its own CO2 emissions at its sites by 25% worldwide by 2020. This mandatory target is set out in the company's new climate strategy.... Streck Transport phases in new Euro 6 swap body towing vehicle Streck Transport Schweiz, a forwarding company headquartered in Möhlin, near Basel (Switzerland), has put the first Euro 6 swap body towing vehicle into service. The tractor will b... GAC International Moving goes to Sri Lanka GAC International Moving has opened its second base in the Indian Subcontinent, in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. This latest expansion comes hot on the heels of the inauguration ... APM Terminals Gothenburg welcomes G6 call The recently established G6 Alliance (APL, HMM, MOL, NYK, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd) has added a direct call at Gothenburg (Sweden) to its weekly Far East/Europe port rotation. The "A... UPS boosts Q1/2012 turnover The US-based parcel service provider UPS reported that its Q1/2012 turnover grew to USD 13.14 billion, a 4.4% increase compared to the USD 12.58 in the same period a year earlier.... Three new locations in Central and Eastern Europe for Rhenus Midi Data Rhenus Midi Data, the high-tech specialist in the Germany-based Rhenus Group, has expanded in Hungary, Poland and Romania. The company opened three new branches in Budapest, Wrocla... Militzer & Münch opens new logistics terminal in Morocco The global transport logistics company, Militzer & Münch, opened a new logistics terminal in the airport in Casablanca (Morocco) in mid-April. With the new terminal, Militzer &...

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MAY 1, 2012
DNV introduces dedicated rule book for jack-ups Alaska Ship and Drydock signed up for design phase of Alaska... Al Qaeda said to have cruise ships on terror wish list Jones Act fleet one bright spot in OSG picture Cummins to launch high horsepower dual fuel engine line

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MAY 1, 2012
Port of Olympia supporting small city economic development Evergreen joining Crowley in new slot charter agreement Facebook connection helps passengers find cheap airfares at Portland Airport Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of February Request for qualifications extended for SS UNITED STATES repurposing

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MAY 1, 2012
Slow steaming to keep VLCC rates firm in second quarter Pareto Securities forecasts average daily earnings of $20,000 All eyes on Asian port development UKTI launches a handy guide to regional port development opportunities Navigating the credit minefield Securing payment poses a growing challenge to bunker suppliers VLCC demolition to pick up later this year Limited removals in first quarter push fleet growth over 2% Fighting piracy on land is now inevitable, says law firm HFW report backs navies and criticises government inaction ABP reports 3% full-year revenue growth UK port group reports cargo downturn ABP welcomes go-ahead for Southampton box berth expansion Marine Management Organisation approves licences for works and associated dredging at berths 201 and 202 Clock is ticking for Costa Concordia damages claims Athens Convention requires passengers to claim within two years of the casualty What's in a name? Vale's fleet of giant VLOCs have changed names but will it charm China into accepting the vessels? Zim reactivates two 10,000 teu boxships Ships idle since December return to service Asia-Europe box volumes forecast to shrink in 2012 Downturn could threaten rate recovery efforts Heat ebbs from panamax bulker market Fixtures slow after busy fortnight Indian Supreme Court slams Italy's out of court settlement Enrica Lexie may finally be released UK ports' state aid revealed As industry's debate over 'level playing field' grows, government transport spokesman presents five years' figures High Court rules that owners can reject early redelivery Decision has wider implications for contract law Philippines acts on seafarer standards Maritime authority given improved powers to oversee training Vancouver pipeline row targets insurance Mayor wants backers to cover city for oil spills Global box numbers rise 18% Report shows 7m teu added to world fleet in 2008-2011 Manila cleans up training A beefed-up Marina will hopefully be the first step on the road to eradicating abuses of seafarer certification OSG logs another loss-making quarter Second half of 2011 "was bottom of tanker cycle", says Morten Arntzen Reefers hit barrier A major clear-out of conventional reeferships is now under way paving the way for a more modern fleet Torm restructuring inches forward Danish owner expects renewal of debt payment holiday, again Eagle Bulk secures one-month extension on bank agreements Annual meeting notice reveals details of executive compensation Baltic Trading maintains dividend record in loss-making quarter Low debt a highlight, says Wobensmith Weak dry bulk rates ravage Genco's quarterly results Company renews contracts for short periods

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MAY 1, 2012
Strike shuts Aden box port A STRIKE has reportedly paralysed Yemen's Aden box port, operated by Dubai Ports World, for more than a week Smugglers foiled in Dubai CUSTOMS officers in Dubai have reportedly seized 91M contraband drugs valued at 1Bn dirhams ($270M) that were smuggled in shipping containers Stragglers miss US deadline NASDAQ-listed NewLead and FreeSeas have failed to file their annual reports on time, with NewLead warning that its fate is in substantial doubt Genco piggybank near empty GENCO Shipping & Trading might run out of cash next year despite a recent share issue, a shipping analyst has warned In reversal, India approves ore deal with Japan DELHI has approved a deal to export 2M tonnes of iron ore per year to Japan for next three years TORM expects new deferral TORM said today it expects a temporary deferral of installments and covenant standstill to be renewed shortly Star Reefers sinks to losses in 1Q12 STAR Reefer's profits were reversed to small losses in 1Q12, mostly because revenues declined in the absence of high season and an impairment India lifts ban on new cotton exports INDIA has formally lifted its ban on new cotton exports SAS shortlists chosen SHORTLISTS for the Safety at Sea annual awards have been chosen by an independent panel of experts Product tankers facing an extended squeeze THE TASK of breaking even will remain a challenge for product tanker owners for the rest of the year, shipping analysts are warning Eagle D-Day delayed NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, which is in restructuring talks with lenders, has confirmed that its covenant waiver deadline has been pushed back by a month

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MAY 1, 2012
EOBR Mandate in Transport Bill Divides Trucking Industry The American Trucking Associations is urging Congress to require drivers to use electronic onboard recorders, while independent owner-operators argue the... Fitch Affirms VPA's 'A' Rating Fitch Ratings affirmed its long-term "A" rating of the Virginia Port Authority's outstanding port facilities revenue and refunding bonds. It... Expanding Export Orders Elevate China's PMI China's official Purchasing Managers' Index expanded for a fifth month in April, aided by expanding export orders. The China... Genesee & Wyoming Reports Flat Profit on Revenue Rise Genesee & Wyoming's profit was nearly flat at $22.2 million in the first quarter, as an expiration of a tax... ISM Factory Index Expands for 33rd Straight Month U.S. manufacturing grew at a faster pace in April and registered its 33rd consecutive month of expansion, according to the... Evergreen, Crowley Enter Slot-Charter Accord Evergreen Line and Crowley Latin America Services have filed a slot-charter agreement that will allow Evergreen to provide weekly northbound... Allianz to Waive Deductibles on Some Truck Cargo Theft Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty said it will waive the insurance deductible on theft of truck cargo in transit if... NAFTA Trade Up 17.4 Percent in February The value of surface-transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico rose 17.4 percent year-over-year to $78.1 billion in... JSC Transcontainer's International Traffic Jumps 17.8 Percent Russia's leading intermodal operator saw international transit traffic handled increase by 17.8 percent last year as Asia-Europe overland transport options... Idle Container Ship Capacity Falls by a Third Container lines have started reactivating their idle container fleets for the summer peak shipping season, which has resulted in a... Charter Rates Climb as Ships Return to Service The rebound in earnings on container trades has prompted operators to start reactivating larger tonnage, according to the latest report... Modal Shift, 3PLs Transform LTL Trucking Less-than-truckload motor carriers that survived the recession are struggling with challenges, including modal shift and rising costs, that are transforming...

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MAY 1, 2012
Aqaba seeks Iraqi gateway role Jordan's leading port of Aqaba is keen to enhance its role as a maritime gateway for Iraq and various stakeholders in the port, including the Aqaba Container Terminal ... Star Reefer loses money in Q1 12 Star Reefers, one of the world's largest providers of specialist shipping services for the perishable products cargo sector has blamed poor harvests and competition ... Dunkirk's box traffic down in first quarter of 2012 Dunkirk's remarkable container traffic growth of 36% last year, up to 274,000TEU came to an end in Q1 12, when the French gateway's traffic declined by 4%, down ... Stable Q1 12 for China's ports as volumes rise China's leading container ports mainly saw increases in their overall container throughout in the opening quarter of 2012, albeit ... CMA CGM and Maersk raise India-West Africa rates The push by ocean carriers to ensure freight rates are providing remunerative returns continues, with Marseille-based CMA CGM and Copenhagen-headquartered Maersk ... South Africa's trade deficit sharply up in Q1 12 Despite a sharply reduced balance of payments deficit in March compared with February, South Africa's weak export performance meant that Q1 12's trading performance ... Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics link up In a bid to take out some of the complexity from the seafood supply chain and improve transit times and overall service reliability, the Belgium-based companies ... B&M to support Liverpool more One of the UK's largest retailers B&M Retail has agreed to import 12,000TEU through the port of Liverpool this year, four times more than last year. Until ...

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MAY 1, 2012
MDR clinches BG pledge New York-listed offshore contractor poised to cash in on engineering and transport deal tied to Caribbean gas platforms. Total offshoot chugs MR tonic Rates sail south week-on-week as market digests talk of freshly minted fixtures involving CSSA, Maersk and D'Amico. ADM upbeat despite dip Sluggish ethanol market and lower grain exports overshadow gains at US commodities syndicate's transport unit. Red ink on the horizon Nasdaq-quoted bulker owner readies red pen in anticipation of $88m loss. NCL turns it around US-based cruise line boosted by higher revenue and ticket prices in first three months. Seatrade reefer held Springbok one of seven fresh UK detentions in March after hull breach is discovered. Taiyoh III trades on Japanese aframax reportedly escapes breakers' torches by finding buyer in Thailand. NewLead sounds the alarm Michael Zolotas and Nick Fistes backed owner raises substantial doubts about its future amid hefty full-year loss. Pain goes on for OSG US owner racks up twelfth consecutive quarterly loss as debt rises to $2.24bn. Cal Dive suffers Q1 hit Houston-based offshore owner's profit falls by over a quarter as drydocking takes assets out of action. Broker voices MR caution Disproportionate ordering and clearer demand picture means market prospects may not be as bright as some hoped, ICAP says.

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MAY 1, 2012
Best Practices in Freight Payment: Create Savings, Efficiency and Visibility, May 15th, 2 PM EDT U.S. industry wants sugar on TPP table Washington Notebook: The economy, a transport bill and Twitter YRC reaches deal with lenders Zim leaves G6 to start own loop JDA enhances TMS with analytics QuikQ, EFueling team on RF-based fueling Port Manatee awards $13 million contract DHL sells German logistics space Genesee & Wyoming earnings flat, revenue up 8%

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MAY 1, 2012
Further insolvencies expected among KG funds Around 50 German ship owning funds said to be 'financially distressed' and banks may force consolidation. Rotterdam prices stable/Piraeus reports falls Public holiday in many European ports. Fujairah prices barely move Suez prices stable for second consecutive day. New barge for Rotterdam supplier Second delivery vessel for low sulphur fuel oil specialist. Bunker tankers will be 'world's first non-seawater ballast ships' Tankers will operate in Singapore and Southeast Asia. PSO in fuel oil buying spree Offers sought for 910,000 mt for delivery during May through July. Torm expecting banks to renew loan agreements Latest agreement on deferral of debt installments and covenant standstill has expired. Sulphur cap will 'impact the whole supply chain' More industry warnings about economic cost of ECA limits. Price of IFOs up at Tokyo Bay Public holiday in Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan. Rosneft bunker sales for 2011 up 34% on year Revenues from sales of bunker fuel in 2011 were $1.3 billion. Costa Rican refiner to increase bunker fuel storage Costa Rican Oil Refinery places $16.3 million tender for construction of two storage tanks. Chinese build first 'Green Series' marine engine Engine, bound for a 319,000 dwt ABS class VLCC operated by Maran Tankers of Greece. Chimbusco reports 'flying start' for domestic sales at Qinhuangdao Domestic bunker sales at Qinhuangdao port above 20,000 mt during Q1 2012.

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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

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

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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