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BRIEFS

October 4, 2013

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UK, France, Germany ready to dilute hard line EU carbon tax demand US Government shutdown lays off lawyers blocking USAir-AA merger Anchor Chang, 51, takes Evergreen helm on death of Capt Wang, 61 Seaspan exercises options for five fuel-efficient 10,000-TEUers Drewry: EM wins positive rating, Wan Hai neutral, Yang Ming negative Maersk sees lower returns for box shipping than other divisions Savannah container volume increases 3.8pc to 280,873 TEU in August Shaanxi logistics parks can win provincial special funding support Small to mid-sized containerships have bright future, say owners Houston up 5.7pc to 1.34 million TEU January-August with late slippage Multitrade Spain to transport 50 rail cars from Spain to Chile US lifts ban on air cargo from Yemen, says Yemeni Transport Minister Fourth new B747-8F arrives to fly with Russia's Airbridge Cargo Airlines TIACA wants TSA to stop demands to always report screening data DB Schenker expands contract logistics in Japan with new warehouse

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
AADA to increase China-Australia rates from Oct. 24 DHL introduces unique carbon reporting feature Enclosed space entry: A deadly serious issue INMEX INDIA 2013 conference & exhibition from Oct. 8 LCL Logistix scoops 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' award at MALA 2013 London P&I Club warns on need for ECDIS training MOL launches biannual vessel safety campaign SARJAK Container Lines completes a glorious decade Exports likely to take a hit due to US govt shutdown KIOCL to resume iron ore pellet exports Cargo pressure to continue at Major Ports: ICRA Chennai Port looks at viability gap funding for mega box terminal project JNPT adjudged best Indian port in public sector NMPT sees throughput surge in H1 Port developer Nectar enters India with Portman deal Smart recovery in on weak dollar Tariff value on gold imports hiked Tribunal readies draft bill on PPP project disputes Seminar highlights business opportunities in Africa, Gabon

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Scandinavian companies cooperate with Heppner in France Echuca-Toolamba railfreight line reopens Iata: air cargo continues low gear acceleration Prohire acquires RH Rentals in UK Damco appoints new regional CCO Novorossiysk welcomes Cathrine Rickmers Kiev court rules in favour of Swissport DSV Road launches online quote & book portal Cosco Aqaba completes 20-ship delivery for Coscon Civil operating regulations at Payerne military airfield C.H. Robinson awarded in Minnesota Viel Neues aus Nordamerika

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
Marin Tekknik design chosen for Oceaneering BAE newbuild Foss to create shipyard in Everett, WA Knud E. Hansen designs RO/RO reefer Finland's Langh Ship develops its own exhaust scrubber Sinopec unit takes delivery of advanced seismic vessel New simulator aids Mexican port development Navy captain relieved of command as bribery probe continues

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
Saltchuk inks purchase deal for Kimberly-Clark site in Everett Response teams investigating sunken tug on Bainbridge Island Columbia River maritime club schedules fall event for October 22 Giddings Boat Works launches new vessel at Charleston Shipyard US rail freight traffic count comes in lower for week

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
ITF urges shippers to take responsibility for box weight checks Crumlin spells out risks to health and safety of misdeclarations Seychelles sentences 11 Somali pirates Convicted gang members face terms of up to 16 years after kidnap of Iranian seafarers Dynagas' cold calculation pays off Prokopiou confirms financial options for expanding ice-class LNG owner Dynacom wins partial rescheduling Tanker and dry bulk firms are latest big Greek players to win respite from their banks Finland backs Brussels' monitoring, reporting and verification plans Helsinki favours a European solution to emissions that is aligned to the IMO Stolt Tankers improves despite a dip in revenues Chemical trades face long, slow recovery Japan and South Korea meet to talk maritime matters Ministries discuss Panama Canal price hikes and the Maritime Labour Convention AET takes delivery of two crude carriers from DSME MISC unit claims the VLCCs are the greenest in the market Spread of floating armouries demands more transparent UK risk assessment Criteria for licences remain murky, says Sovereign Global boss CIT funds $84m product tanker deal between Pappas and Oaktree Vessels were owned by Omega Navigation Two Rickmers KG boxships reported insolvent Bremen court puts Jennifer Rickmers and Charlotte C Rickmers into administration Tokyo prepares safety guidelines for large boxships for year-end Findings that respond to loss of MOL Comfort could enter Japanese maritime law PMSCs urged to sign international code of conduct Drum Cussac in favour of dual membership while BIMCO expresses reservations over costs and duplication CSAV lands $374m loan for boxship purchase Six banks finance seven new 9,300 teu ships

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
CIT bankrolls Pappas deal CIT HAS advanced an $83.7M, five-year secured loan to Petros Pappas's new product tanker venture PST Tankers to pay for the purchase of eight secondhand ships Stolt-Nielsen's tanker unit lifts profits STOLT-Nielsen - the London-based parcel tanker, tank terminals and tank containers group - today reported a rise in profits for its financial year's third quarter 11 pirates convicted EU NAVFOR said today 11 suspects have been convicted of piracy in Seychelles IK buys DNVPS FUNDS managed by IK Investment Partners, the European private equity investor with Nordic roots, have sealed a deal to acquire DNV Petroleum Services Box Ships is back for more NYSE-listed Box Ships today confirmed that it will conduct a follow-on offering of its preferred shares to repay debt to sister Paragon Shipping Bank fund targets African infrastructure AFRICA Development Bank told Fairplay today it plans to raise $10Bn for infrastructure projects, including ports UMW to launch IPO MALAYSIA's offshore player UMW Oil & Gas today said it plans an IPO of up to 843M ordinary shares worth 0.50 ringgit ($0.16) each Höegh LNG bondholders OK bond revision HOLDERS of HLNG01 bonds issued by Oslo-managed Höegh LNG Holdings have approved the board's proposal to amend terms of their issuance Gdansk nears bankruptcy POLAND'S historic Gdansk Shipyard is near bankruptcy, its Ukrainian majority owner has reportedly warned GDF Suez to build Uruguay's first LNG terminal FRANCE'S GDF Suez has signed a 15-year contract with Uruguay's Gas Sayago for the South American country's first LNG import terminal Eckerö seals MXL deal FINLAND'S Eckerö Shipping has gone into partnership with Italy's Med Cross Lines to extend its Mediterranean presence and find fresh employment for its ro-ros

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
Etihad Rail, National Air Cargo Sign MOU Etihad Rail, the United Arab Emirates' national railway network developer and operator, has signed a memorandum of understanding with National Air Cargo, a New York-based multi-modal logistics provider, allowing the company to use the rail network for its transportation needs in the Middle East region. The agreement will see National Air... Report: Vietnam Textile Sector Has Most to Gain From TPP Textile manufacturers with export production sites in Vietnam have the most to gain from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to a new report. The next round of TPP negotiations will take place next week in Bali, Indonesia, alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The 12-country TPP negotiations are aimed at reducing... Oakland Touts Deep Harbor in Marketing Push The Port of Oakland will leverage one of its greatest strengths, its deep harbor, and will improve its marine terminal productivity, in order to grow the port's cargo base, Executive Director Christopher Lytle said Thursday. "This port can handle some of the largest ships on the water - so large, in... National Shipping of America Expands San Juan Service Port Everglades, Fla.National Shipping of America has expanded its Isla Verde Express service with the addition of a southbound call at Port Everglades in Florida. The expansion provides a connection between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico with a two-day transit time. Previously, the service, which was launched earlier this year,... Crowley Launches Perishables Pilot Program in Florida Crowley Maritime has launched a new, six-month pilot program that allows for the clearance of cold-treatment perishables, such as blueberries and grapes from Peru and Uruguay, through South Florida, as an alternative to Northeast ports. The new pilot program was spearheaded by the Florida Perishable Trades Coalition, a nonprofit association developed... Legislators to Froman: Put PNW Grain Dispute on TPP Table Several members of Congress have asked U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to use the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement talks to help resolve the months-long lockout of International Longshore and Warehouse Union grain workers in the Pacific Northwest by two Japanese grain conglomerates. The U.S. government is one of 12 member nations meeting... Class 8 Truck Orders Rose in September North America's Class 8 net truck orders in September reached 19,777 units, up 29 percent year-over-year, but just 3 percent higher than August orders, according to FTR Associates' preliminary data. September is now the fourth consecutive month with Class 8 orders below 20,000 units, resulting in annualized orders for the six-month... Q&A: Shipping Hazmat? Handle With Care Q: Must a broker or third-party logistics company have its people trained in hazardous materials to actually book a hazmat load with a carrier? To put it another way, can a broker employee book a hazardous load with a carrier that's hazmat-certified without that actual broker employee being himself or herself... IAG Cargo Volume Declines 7.2 Percent International Airlines Group reported cargo traffic of 467 million metric-ton kilometers in September, down 7.2 percent from 503 million metric-ton kilometers of cargo in September 2012. From January to September, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier handled 4.150 million metric-ton kilometers of cargo, a decline of 8.2 percent year-over-year. IAG Cargo's freight traffic... Ship Attacks on the Rise Off West Africa When a German container ship, the City of Xiamen, was hijacked by pirates in April, it seemed to be just another incident that has become all too familiar in recent years. News of attacks by Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa, after all, had become common. But this attack... Nectar Group, Portman India Form Port Management JV Nectar Group, a U.K.-based provider of port-related services, has entered into a joint venture with Portman India to offer port and terminal management services in India. Portman India and Nectar Portman will be a 50-50 joint venture, providing port promoters with professional services in design, development and operations of ports and... Port of Chennai Receives Three Bids for Container Terminal Three organizations have responded to a request for qualification for the public-private partnership contract to build and operate a new container terminal at India's Port of Chennai, as the deadline for the first stage of the bidding process ended Oct. 1. The interested bidders include DP World and PSA International, two... NY Port Still Dominates Despite Slight Cargo Shift to Rivals New York-New Jersey remains top dog among East Coast container ports, though smaller rivals are starting to chip away at its dominance. During the first seven months of this year, Virginia posted monthly year-over year increases ranging from 4.3 percent in January to 19.1 percent in July. New York-New Jersey showed... Doing Business in a Changing China This report on China will provide a broad but comprehensive view of the logistics challenges facing foreign firms in China these days. After looking at the changing landscape of opportunities in China -- new regions; more focus on consumers -- the report will analyze the multiple challenges of managing logistics...

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
Maybank downs YZJ A Malaysian investment bank downgraded shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) this week based on a bet that optimism surrounding the recent wave of newbuilding orders may be overblown. Norton Rose bags Berman Well known maritime-finance lawyer Brad Berman has become the latest recruit for Norton Rose Fulbright in its move on the US market. Pump the brakes Tanker owners should beware of developing trends that could shorten or kill prospects of a market recovery in combination with overly aggressive newbuilding orders, a top refining executive warns. DIV vies for 3 Maj Croatian shipyard Uljanik could yet have a rival for its 100% takeover of rival 3 Maj. BW sells VLCC BW Maritime has sold a VLCC in a deal which looks to bode well for asset values in the sector, brokers say. MAIB fuming over fumes A UK report has condemned "scant" procedures on board an Arklow Shipping cargoship following a gas leak in Northern Ireland that hospitalised nine men. Hoegh clear to charter Hoegh LNG bondholders have approved changes to the terms of an issue that will free the owner to bring in six new ships on long-term bareboat charters. Gdansk on the brink? The owner of Poland's Gdansk Shipyard has warned it risks bankruptcy unless fresh cash is pumped in. Hoeghs hoover up stock Leif and Morten Hoegh have been busy this week buying up stock in Oslo-listed shipowner Hoegh LNG. Raccoon's free ride A raccoon hitched a free ride from Canada to the UK onboard a container ship - but even in a low rate environment it will cost too much to send it back. Shipping in focus There's still time to enter this year's competition, but some high-quality pictures have already rolled in... Rokke slices OSG stake Norwegian magnate Kjell Inge Rokke has all but sold out of Overseas Shipholding Group. Westling: charters key Stena RoRo is likely to order a new generation of reefers if it can put long-term contracts in place. Gas boost for FRNT investors Frontline 2012 has paid out a chunky dividend after completing the purchase of shares in Avance Gas. More for NYK? Japan's NYK has registered a bond sale worth a potential JPY 100bn ($1.02bn). Stolt JV adds newbuild NYK Stolt Tankers has taken down the first of three options on newbuildings at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. Stolt's tanker milestone Improvements in the tanker and VLGC markets have helped Stolt-Nielsen to a stronger set of third quarter figures. Cash pot for owners Nigeria has approved six domestic shipping companies for new ship financing worth NGN 40bn ($247.06m). Pertamina orders 11 tankers Indonesia's Pertamina Shipping has kicked off its $2.46bn newbuilding drive with an order for 11 tankers. Norilsk Nickel takes over Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel is buying up the 48.09% of Yenisei River Shipping it doesn't already own. CSAV seals bank loan Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has secured a loan to fund the remainder of its newbuilding programme. TGP set to haul in $128m Teekay LNG Partners LP looks set to raise gross proceeds of at least $128m from its latest fund raising effort. YZJ adds six more Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has secured orders for up to 12 VLOC newbuildings, according to brokers. Pappas secures funds Petros Pappas has secured fresh funding for his new tanker shipping venture from US banking group CIT. Zakher orders in China Zakher Marine International has gone a speculative ordering binge in China ordering up to six offshore newbuildings worth $350m.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
CSAV gets loan for new ships The Chilean carrier said an agreement with six banks will finance 60 percent of the cost for seven 9,300-TEU ships and the other 40 percent will come from a capital increase of $330 million carried out by the company last month. U.S. government shutdown: Day 3 The effect of the partial federal government shutdown is having an impact on businesses as many of the behind-the-scenes functions deemed "non-essential," but critical to commercial transactions, have ceased. S. Florida import pilot for perishables gets underway A program to allow cold-treated blueberries and grapes from Peru and Uruguay to be directly imported to South Florida began Oct. 1 and area ports and businesses say it could be expanded to cover fruits from other countries. Puerto Rico carrier adds Port Everglades call National Shipping of America, which in May started a fortnightly service between Houston and Puerto Rico, said it will add a southbound call to the Florida port, enabling it to offer fast transit from the mainland to the Caribbean island. S.C. Public Railways consolidates under new name WSC board members re-up for 2 years C.H. Robinson joins CargoNet to bolster security efforts Carriers seek additional rate hikes for Asia-Europe IAG sees cargo fall in September UPS to welcome ocean cold-chain option in 2014 Logistical Labs releases freight pricing platform Yusen Logistics to open Cambodian division Ukraine high court rules in favor of Swissport Llamasoft releases inventory optimization tool Dallas forwarder to use Intellect system Executive moves

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OCTOBER 3, 2013
Avails short in Fujairah Several suppliers were short of product and some were fully booked. Prices show firm movements across Europe Congestion continues in Rotterdam. Dual fuel ferry starts operations on the River Plate LNG powered vessel is the 'environmentally cleanest and most efficient high speed ferry in the world.' Shipping firm issues public offering To support 'fuel-efficient' vessel acquisitions Shipping companies will 'undoubtedly' cut slow-steaming Analyst's prediction comes as dry bulk sector sees rates improve. Listed shipping firm triples quarterly profit Lower fuel prices supported company's bottom line. Fuel oil stocks slightly higher Demand from Chinese independent refiners picking up. Demark targets cruise port pollution Tax breaks to encourage use of shore power. 'Greenest' VLCCS hit the market Company says tankers eligible for Singapore's Green Shipping Programme. Bunker prices firm at major Asian ports No issues with supplies at ports. Quadrise share values fall 19% Fall follows last week's surge. Bunkering firm holds spill drill in Black Sea Kontur conducted oil spill response drill at Novorossiysk. Talks continue for bunkering terminal at Port Said Citadel Capital in negotiations. Inland shipping's LNG-powered revolution Company leapfrogs dual fuel in favour of gas/electric solution. Wartsila adds new thrusters to portfolio Units feature improved performance, efficiency, and a high level of system integration.

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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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

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