BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 11, 2012

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MOL, Evergreen launch Asia-US east coast loop via Suez from June 3 Hanjin posts operating loss of US$196 million in first quarter Troubled Horizon Lines widens first quarter loss to US$26.8 million Danaos quarterly profit up 54pc to US$6.2 million as revenue rises 35.6pc ICTSI first quarter net profit grows 24pc to US$35.4 million Guizhou province to complete express transport network by 2015 Jiaxing river port volume breaks quarterly record at 17,527 TEU Luzhou port volume falls 5pc in first quarter to 5.33 million tonnes Emerging markets represent what little growth exists in container trade Evergreen's Chang awarded Japan's 0rder of Rising Sun for help in quake Kerry Logistics joins Australian firm to expand cold chain distribution Ex-Safmarine CCO Eric Herman jumps ship to become global CCO at Damco CaroTrans expands presence in Pacific Northwest with Seattle office Virgin Atlantic Cargo to serve Chicago daily, speeding Midwest connections Etihad Airways signs Lulu deal to fly fresh produce in and out of UAE Lufthansa Cargo makes comprehensive worldwide management changes Implant Sciences sniffs out new markets for Quantum detectors

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MAY 10, 2012
CFCL Australia orders new locomotives US- based Wabtec Corporation reported that its subsidiary MotivePower has received an order to build ten locomotives for CFCLA Rail JV Pty Ltd, a joint venture of CFCL Australia Pt... Chrysler Australia group to distribute Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands The Chrysler Australia group will act as the distributor for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands in Australia. Under the new agreement, the current Fiat and Alfa Romeo de... Paranagua/Brazil receives Liebherr STS container cranes Two Liebherr container cranes were recently delivered to the TCP Paranagua terminal in Brazil. The cranes have a lifting capacity of 65 t, or 75 t under the hook. The new units wer... UPS express freight service expands into Nicaragua and Honduras The US parcel service provider UPS is expanding its UPS express freight service into Nicaragua and Honduras, two emerging economies that count the USA as their No. 1 trading p... Cargo up for Finnair in April In April, the Scandinavian carrier Finnair reported flat cargo traffic, measured in terms of available tonne kilometres. Measured in terms of revenue tonne kilometres, the volume ... Change of CEO at Envirotainer Niklas Prager, the CEO of ULD producer Envirotainer, has opted to leave his operational position at the company and return to a post on the board of directors. In connection w... Riga International airport sets cargo loading record Riga international airport (Latvia) handled 7,519 t of cargo in April, an unprecedented amount to date in the history of the airport and 657% higher than in April last year. The fa... Pacer International and CSX sign transport agreement Pacer International, a leading asset-light North American freight transportation and logistics services provider, has entered into a new multi-year agreement with the railway compa... Hanjin deploys mega-containerships on NE6 East Asia-Europe Service The "Hanjin Sooho", the South Korean shipping company Hanjin's largest containership to date, berthed in the port of Hamburg on 4 May, during its maiden voyage. With a sl... Meneghin & Partner reinforces team in Basel Meneghin & Partner (M&P), a Muttenz, near Basel (Switzerland)-based personnel and company advisor, has strengthened its team this month (May) by the addition of a new partn... Siemens and DB Schenker Logistics agree on a frame agreement for warehousing Siemens and the German logistics service provider DB Schenker agreed on a frame agreement for warehousing to enable the business relationship of the two partners within contra... Kerry Logistics expands cold chain distribution in Australia Kerry Logistics, based in Hong Kong, has set up a joint venture with Mosskito Logistics in Australia to tap into the cold chain distribution segment in the latter country. The join... No more Iveco HGVs from Ulm The truck manufacturer Iveco is closing its production plant in Ulm (Germany) for economic reasons. The assembly work will be transferred to Madrid. The Fiat subsidiary Iveco noted... Agility appoints Patrick Jaeger as managing director area west The global logistics provider Agility has appointed Patrick Jaeger as managing director of area west in Europe. In his new role, Jaeger will be responsible for defining growth stra...

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MAY 10, 2012
Construction of NCL Breakaway class cruise ships moves ahead Horizon Lines to drydock three ships in Asia Damen Shiprepair Götaverken helps owners deal with upcoming... European ECO2 inland waterway vessel to be LNG-fueled Diamond Offshore orders drillship, sells four jack-ups

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MAY 10, 2012
Celebration marks completion of new Sea-Tac car rental facility Freight transport service index drops during month of March Goods and services exports stay on positive side during March Evergreen joining MOL in new Asia/US East Coast run Parsons Brinckerhoff to manage Port of Long Beach bridge project

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MAY 10, 2012
Asia pumps money into US LNG Deal includes sales and marketing to appeal to region's customers Atlantic basin refineries make a surprise comeback New refinery rescue deals offer hope for West African suezmaxes English court stands firm in defending arbitration Ruling demonstrates determination to ensure arbitration awards are final and immediately enforceable

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MAY 10, 2012
Tanker hijacked off Oman A GREEK tanker was today hijacked by pirates south of Oman, EU NAVFOR confirmed to Fairplay.551978.timg Ex-Exxon Valdez barred INDIA'S Supreme Court has barred Oriental Nicety, once Exxon Valdez, from entering the country for recycling.648971.timg Bharati yard and lenders cut a debt deal LENDERS of Bharati Shipyard, India's second-largest private builder, have agreed to recast 56Bn rupees ($1.1Bn) in debt.

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MAY 10, 2012
CSAV Posts $175 Million Operating Loss Chilean carrier CSAV said its first quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $175 million from $213 million a year... USPS Says $3.2 Billion Loss Shows Need for Reform The U.S. Postal Service pointed to its $3.2 billion loss in the fiscal second quarter, a $1.1 billion deeper gash... Caterpillar to Sell Majority Stake in Logistics Company Caterpillar, a major exporter of heavy equipment, plans to sell off the majority interest in its third-party logistics company to... Spot Rates Ease in Asia-Europe Container Trades Average spot rates in the Asia-Europe trades eased on May 10 after their 19 percent jump last week following carriers'... Johnson Out as Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. Head The Obama administration appears to have finally pushed Collister Johnson Jr., head of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., out... Two Accused of Port of NY-NJ Clean-Trucks Scam A truck dealer and scrapper were indicted on charges of filing false insurance documents for participation in the Port of... Schneider, BNSF Extend Intermodal Partnership Schneider National and BNSF Railway have extended their intermodal partnership by signing a multiyear contract, giving customers of the latter... XPO Logistics Plans Acquisitions Worth $250 Million XPO Logistics is willing to absorb a little pain for future gain. While the former Express-1 Expedited Solutions reported a... LaHood Says PTC Exemptions to Save Railroads $775 Million Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday said the rail industry will save up to $775 million over 20 years through... Matson's First Quarter Profit Up 50 Percent Matson Navigation Co.'s first quarter profit from continuing operations rose to $8.1 million from $5.4 million a year earlier, boosted... India's Trade Deficit Narrows A sharp deceleration in imports pulled India's trade deficit in April to its lowest level in a year despite 3.2... MOL Executive to Shippers: Seek Out Long-Term Deals Shippers who want reliable services at consistent prices should sign long-term deals with shipping lines, an MOL executive says. ... Shipowner Costamare Reports Income Growth Greek container ship owner Costamare boosted first quarter income 37 percent from a year ago to $24.5 million as charter... Growing Fleet Rockets First Quarter Profit at Danaos Greek container shipowner Danaos reported first quarter net income surged 72 percent from a year ago to $9.34 million as... Hapag-Lloyd Posts $172 Million First Quarter Loss German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd's first quarter net loss widened to 132.4 million euros ($172 million) from 22.1 million euros ($28.7... BLG Logistics Earnings Climb 42 Percent on Record Revenue BLG Logistics pre-tax profit soared more than 42 percent in 2011 from the previous year to 48.5 million euros ($63... ANA, JAL International Cargo Volumes Rise Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA) said that its international cargo volume grew for the second consecutive month in March... Cathay Pacific to Cut Air Cargo Capacity Cathay Pacific Airways said it would cut operating costs to combat a "challenging" business environment as the carrier issued a... Strong First Quarter Growth for ICTSI Global container terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc., booked a 24 percent increase in net income during the first...

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MAY 10, 2012
Higher volumes propels ICTSI's Q1 12 results Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has announced sharply higher box throughput figures at its cargo-handling facilities ... Horizon Lines sees mixed Q1 results Charlotte, NC- headquartered Horizon Lines recorded increased revenue and a smaller operating loss for quarter one this year on the back of slightly higher cargo ... Global Container Terminals to develop technology advanced terminal at PNYNJ North American terminal operator Global Container Terminals Inc. has unveiled final plans for a multi-million dollar expansion project to develop a 70-acre technologically ... Bright spots in a challenging year for Braemar The Alan Marsh-led London-listed shipbrokers and shipping services group, Braemar Shipping Services posted a decline in pre-tax profits for its financial year, ... Hapag-Lloyd also still in the red in Q1 12 Hapag-Lloyd has joined the growing list of ocean carriers reporting negative figures for Q1 12. Although the carrier's revenue increased by 8% compared to the same ... Istanbul to get new container terminal The Yildirim Group has confirmed that it is building a new deep-water container terminal in Gemlik (near Gemport), just outside of Istanbul, on the southern coast ... Brisbane's boxes break one million TEU barrier The Australian port of Brisbane handled over one million TEU for the first time in its history in 2011. The actual 1,005,208TEU processed was up 8.3% on the 928,547TEU ... Panama box-handling capacity to be expanded A new container terminal with the ability to handle two million TEU of cargo a year should open on Panama's Caribbean coast line by the end of 2014 and be fully ... CEVA Logistics files for IPO CEVA Logistics has filed for an initial public offering of up to USD400 million in the US to help raise funds to pay off interest due on loans acquired to purchase ...

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MAY 10, 2012
Time to compromise Two top Greek insurance buyers warn premium rises will be difficult as owners want value for money. AFL masterminds concede defeat Tobias Koenig and Rudy Mack shed new light on collapse of failed US feeder service in a candid email to supporters. Armed pirates hijack Dynacom tanker Journey from Port Said ends prematurely as gun-toting assailants seize Greek suezmax Smyrni. Meldgaard welcomes 'bank owners' Torm boss is happy to have lenders as shareholders as giant restructuring remains on track. Bell tolls at GMR Retooled General Maritime hands walking papers to longtime chartering manager as cost-cutting begins under Oaktree era. Sanko sheds light on Baltimore burn Distressed Japanese operator confirms bulker arrest in US but insists majority of shipowners support temporary pay freeze. Finnlines falling further behind Finnish ro-ro group bashed by higher costs in the first quarter and expects "volatile" year Red ink runs deeper at Torm Restructuring costs and loss-making sales hurt Danish owner in Q1 as the question about its future lingers. Machado to leave Transpetro? Speculation mounts that Brazilian tanker owner CEO's nine-year tenure could be about to draw to a close. Culture change for AP Moller Maersk Ambitious risk retention programme is already yielding benefits for Danish shipping giant, insurance chief says. Black cloud plagues Eagle Bulk Shares of US-quoted bulker owner suffer double-digit drop as unresolved debt drama overshadows earnings beat. Plain sailing for clubs for now But Stephen Hawkes of PL Ferrari sees longer term pressures on the P&I market.

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MAY 10, 2012
Caterpillar moves on 3PL sale Caterpillar signed a deal to sell Platinum Equity a 65-percent equity stake in Caterpillar Logistics Services LLC, the company's third-party logistics division of subsidiary Caterpillar Logistics. The overall transaction is valued at roughly $750 million. Axway powers single window pilot Global details Bayonne terminal expansion Global Container Terminals has announced plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion to its Global Terminal in Bayonne, N.J. that it said will make it one of the most technologically advanced container facilities in the country. Cargotec shuffles VPs U.S. Customs announces new import centers CBP will open two more industry-focused units aimed at centralizing the import process for trusted shippers, one for automotive and aerospace in Detroit and one for petroleum, natural gas and minerals in Houston. Accellos updates Workspace House panel passes port security bill FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications U.S.-EU ink cooperation pact for trusted traders Horizon projects modest growth in 2012 Hapag-Lloyd sustains big hit in 1Q The liner carrier was one of a few lines to have been profitable in 2011, but succumbed quickly with an operating loss of $132.9 million in the first quarter of 2012 due to poor rate environments and rising bunker costs. Matson benefits from Horizon's Guam exit

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MAY 10, 2012
Oil major ships Japanese fuel oil to Singapore Shell charters tanker to ship 80,000 mt of fuel oil to Singapore in a move described as 'rare'. Rubis Terminal revenues up 21% for ARA operations Partly due to new contract with O.W. Bunker for storing marine fuels. North American ECA fuel changover technical notice issued Vessels to be fitted with exhaust cleaning systems not subject to changeover requirements. Bunker prices mostly down in the Americas Demand picked up today on the US Gulf, players told Bunkerworld. LSFO in Colombia will help meet 2012 ECA requirements Bunkers International to offer low sulphur fuel at ports of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta. Singapore cargo officers to receive enhanced bunker training Starting July 1, all new cargo officers will be required to be familiar with the requirements of the Singapore Standard on Bunkering. Ship repair yards look to ease cost of meeting environmental regulations Looking ahead to new rebuilding requirements that come into force in 2015. Ship leaking fuel in Antarctica Containment of the leak is expected to be delayed due to ice. IFO prices still falling in Fujairah Middle East bunker hub sees prices weaken for sixth consecutive day. 'Slow day' in Rotterdam bunker market IFO 380 prices climb in North European hub. New waste fuel recovery system geared toward environmental compliance Changed MARPOL regulations and ban on incinerating oily waste in ECAs were drivers behind development of 'PureDry' system. Software technologies hold 'great potential' for shipping sector 'Software can help shipowners improve cost positions and competitiveness,' says GL. Torm's losses widen Q1 results worse than analysts had forecast. Fuel oil stocks climb Singapore inventories up by 642,000 barrels. Soaring bunker prices 'burdening costs' in the industry Hapag-Lloyd reports 'very challenging' Q1 with wider losses. Asian bunker markets remain soft Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Owners 'harming themselves' with 'false hopes' for ECA delay Uncertainty about 2015 sulphur limit delaying scrubber investment, while others don't want to be 'guinea pigs', says Alfa Laval. US firm to offer gas turbine hybrid electric marine engines Hybrid system able to save more than 8% of fuel, says GE Marine spokesman. China fuel oil stocks continue to rise Volume rose 2.3% to 3.17 million mt in the week ending May 9. 'Tight' schedule for bunker deliveries in Japan Due to continued use of bunker tankers for LSFO deliveries to power plants, says sources. Sembcorp Marine anticipates scrubber retrofit works IMO regulatory rules to generate 'substantial amount of work' for the shipyards, the group says. MARAD offers $1.5 million for green marine projects MARAD 'recognises' limited Federal funding opportunities for maritime sector for emission reduction projects. WFS fights MISC's allegation of off-spec bunkers Asserts that bunkers provided were not defective and did not contain any improper substances.

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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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