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December 15, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore's mega maritime event in April
    SINGAPORE will attempt its biggest maritime show ever in April next year with the inaugural SeaAsia event, a new entrant to the exhibition scene here which will give the incumbent Asia Pacific Maritime Show a run for its money.
  • New EC rules 'may spark price wars, mergers'
    EUROPEAN Commission rules banning pricing alliances between shipping companies may trigger 'price wars' and mergers among container lines, Clyde & Co said.
  • Pusan Newport opens 3 more berths in Busan
    PUSAN Newport Co, which counts Dubai's DP World as one of its major shareholders, will start operating three more berths next year in South Korea's Busan as the world's fifth-largest port tries to attract more business.
  • Sail down in history
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipping agent not to blame for cargo damage
    A CANADIAN appeals court has rejected a bid by a ship owner and its charterer to blame their shipping agent for the compensation they had to pay to cargo interests for negligently causing damage to a cargo of sawn timber products stored on deck.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore's mega maritime event in April
    SINGAPORE will attempt its biggest maritime show ever in April next year with the inaugural SeaAsia event, a new entrant to the exhibition scene here which will give the incumbent Asia Pacific Maritime Show a run for its money.
  • New EC rules 'may spark price wars, mergers'
    EUROPEAN Commission rules banning pricing alliances between shipping companies may trigger 'price wars' and mergers among container lines, Clyde & Co said.
  • Pusan Newport opens 3 more berths in Busan
    PUSAN Newport Co, which counts Dubai's DP World as one of its major shareholders, will start operating three more berths next year in South Korea's Busan as the world's fifth-largest port tries to attract more business.
  • Sail down in history
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipping agent not to blame for cargo damage
    A CANADIAN appeals court has rejected a bid by a ship owner and its charterer to blame their shipping agent for the compensation they had to pay to cargo interests for negligently causing damage to a cargo of sawn timber products stored on deck.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK throughput rises 1pc in 3Q to 6m TEU
  • SCT sets new productivity record on December 11
  • Spain's Bofill & Arnan expands logistics into China
  • CSCL to reduce capacity in low season
  • US launches bomb scanning initiative at six foreign ports
  • Panalpina clinches 2 industry awards
  • Qantas board accepts US$11b takeover, will de-list and go private
  • United Airlines and Continental enter into merger talks: report
  • Airport Authority of HK H1 pre-tax profit rises 14.7pc on freight growth
  • DHL Danzas wins Middle East's top logistics award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Adanis, JK Group conferring with Korean giants
  • Campaign against FoC was a success-Kulkarni
  • On-board training mandatory for ship officers-DGS
  • C. R. Nambiar heads newly-registered ship-agents' body (FEDSAI)
  • Mumbai Port sets new handling benchmarks
  • Kakinada (old) port reaching peak handling capacity
  • MoS, MoF officials meeting soon to iron out differences on tariff formula
  • 1-day strike affects Major Ports' operations
  • CONCOR joining hands with HAL in air cargo service for perishables
  • Japan roped into Mumbai-Delhi industrial corridor
  • Reliance, TCI among several jump on to licence track
  • Andhra developing mega textile park, garments-based SEZs
  • Business seminar today
  • AIAI, Chemexcil team tours Arab nations

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • Johnnie B. Hunt Sr, founder of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, dies
  • DFDS increases profit
  • Qantas accepts takeover offer
  • Regular railfreight on transport corridor no. 2 to start soon
  • Gazeley sells four properties

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • Hellenic War Risks Club cuts rates by 28%
  • IMO safety sheet plan "flawed and unworkable"
  • Former EC transport commissioner Palacio dies
  • Sea time forger punished
  • Denholm chairs Baltic's new Singapore user group
  • Attempted boardings in Singapore Strait
  • "Our boxes are legal," says Samskip
  • MOL's rating rises a notch
  • ANL Singapore forms Euro agency companies
  • Barge newbuilding salvaged

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • Austal mystery buyer adds to orders
  • MMS approves Petrobras FPSO concept
  • Keppel Singmarine to build ice-class FSO for Lukoil
  • Wartsila and Becker cooperate
  • BAE Systems and VT Group in discussions

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • New study predicts doubling of Portland/Vancouver trade volumes
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines sees investment rating jump
  • Sea-Tac Airport taxis now run on CNG fuel
  • Port of Vancouver, USA eyeing final Cadet settlement
  • Carnival Corporation takes option on new 92,700-ton cruise ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Noble boss dusts off plan to operate owned bulk fleet
    COMMODITIES and logistics major plans to buy and operate its own fleet of dry bulk carriers.
  • True European de Palacio loses fight against cancer
    THE world of industry and politics paid tribute yesterday to Loyola de Palacio, possibly the best known European Union commissioner for transport, who died following a battle with lung cancer. She was 56.
  • Qatar targeting 45 LNG carriers worth $11bn
    NEXT year could witness another leap forward in Qatar's growing presence in liquefied natural gas shipping.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • Loyola de Palacio dies
    MADRID 14 December ' Loyola de Palacio, the Spanish minister who served as deputy president of the European Commission and transport commissioner between 1999 and 2004, died in Madrid yesterday
  • Stealthgas strengthens fleet
    STEALTHGAS, the Greek LPG vessel operator, has acquired two newbuildings under construction at Higaki Zosen and Kanrei Zosen for a total of $46.1M
  • Celebrity takes Pullmantur's Moon
    CELEBRITY Cruises is wasting no time in bringing Pullmantur's younger ships to the US market, confirming the second transfer from the Spanish fleet
  • Gazprom, Shell reach Sakhalin deal
    GAZPROM, Russia's state-owned gas giant, is to acquire shareholding control of the Sakhalin-2 gas and LNG project from Royal Dutch Shell, Mitsui and Mitsubishi
  • Caspian fleet expansion continues
    THE Volgograd Shipbuilding Plant, which is a division of the Russian MNP group, continues to expand its production of shallow-draught vessels for the Caspian Sea
  • OPEC signals delayed cut
    OPEC is planning to cut production by a further 500,000bpd, but not until February, according to reports from today's meeting in Nigeria
  • Teekay Offshore tops range
  • Temasek takes stake in Chemoil
  • UASC, Jardines set up agency venture
  • Australia-SE Asia links upgraded
  • Huge interest in China port builder
  • Mooring fatality sparks recommendations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • Basham says Customs plans to phase in new import data requirements
    Customs chief says the agency plans to phase in the new "10+2" requirements to minimize their compliance burden
  • Trade in Columbia River region to double: Study
  • New box equipment for APM's Virginia terminal
  • New bonded warehouse opens at Port of Tacoma
  • Strike hits India ports
  • Boeing sells more freighters
  • India invites Japan investment
  • Diana Shipping files shelf offer
  • MOL opens China office
  • Truckers race against Vancouver license deadline

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • Nationwide strike paralyses Indian port operations
    Cargo-handling operations in all India's 12 major ports were affected today, with 100,000 port and dock workers on a one-day protest strike against the central government's privatisation policy.
  • Toll Group confirms split
    Industry rivals and analysts have been opposing Toll's plans to split into two companies, Toll Holdings and "Infrastructure Co", although the stockmarket has welcomed the move.
  • Angomar service split into two Europe-Africa services
  • Hutchison set to secure second phase of Dachan Bay terminal development
  • Awami League alliance calls for president's resignation as Bangladesh crisis deepens
  • China Merchants to consolidate Shenzhen port assets
  • Sixth Busan link to bolster Russian terminal volumes
  • Former Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio dies
  • ANL boosts AAX service and starts Euro agency JV
  • Brazil considers relaxation of cabotage tonnage restrictions
  • Busan extends RFID project
  • MOL to open office in Hefei, China
  • EBRD to fund completion of Rijeka bypass

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • New Star
    Heidmar is taking four ships from Singapore's Star Maritime for Dorado fleet, while its own Star Tankers pool trades clean and in Asia for first time.
  • Top wobbles below $5
    Share-price level raises new concerns, while market says Top's new Glencore fixtures are at discounted rate.
  • Stealthgas 70% fixed
    Harry Vafias secures more time charters as he confirms acquisition of Samos newbuildings.
  • RCCL counts cost of virus
    Delays from clean-up of Freedom of the Seas will shave 1% off annual earnings.
  • Navios prices at 9.5%
    Bulk owner floats high-yield issue but it don't come cheap.
  • UASC teams with Jardine
    Kuwait boxship line forms new joint-venture agency company to look after Asian business.
  • Jefferies poaches HSBC team
    Three senior shipping bankers walk out to join aggressive New York investment firm.
  • Restis bags bank
    Four family members of Greece's Restis group split 51% stake in compatriot bank FBB.
  • Canada urged to scrap ferry
    Newfoundland and Labrador government told to get rid of expensive, accident-prone Nonia.
  • Box group in a hurry
    Europe to South America conference ESPMC-WITASS brings forward rate rises.
  • Brostrom eyes more expansion
    Company announces share buybacks and indicates it will use stock to buy external assets.
  • ICG getting better
    Owner of Irish Ferries expects more freight business in full year, while car decline will not be so steep.
  • Essco Bounty left on shelf
    Auction of general cargoship fails to reach reserve price in Cape Town, following arrest for unpaid crew wages.
  • Ship sinks off Iran
    UAE-flagged vessel en route to Basra from Dubai goes under with 11 Indian crew rescued by Greek ship.
  • Svithoid tanks up
    Swedish chemical and product tanker owner buys another small unit from Turkish interests.
  • Keppel inks Russian FSO
    Singapore yard to build floating storage offloading unit for Lukoil.
  • Rieber wins seismic business
    Norwegian owner to build new multistreamer ship on back of long charter to France's CGG.
  • PDVSA confirms Brazilian tankers
    Eisa and Maua Jurong finally win Venezuelan oil company's contract for 10 ships.
  • TOO tops price range
    Latest Teekay Shipping spin-off, Teekay Offshore Partners, prices NYSE IPO at $21 per share.
  • AET appoint Murphy
    MISC tanker arm names ex-Teekay veteran as new regional director for Europe, Africa and FSU.
  • Austal gets $50m boost
    Mystery client returns to Aussie fast ferry builder for AUD60m worth of extra newbuildings.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • Wan Hai denies takeover talks with CMA CGM
  • MOL China opens Hefei branch
  • UASC, Jardine Shipping establish agency joint venture
  • ANL, Royal Burger Group establish agencies in Germany, Netherlands
  • Samskip opens 3rd Swedish sales office
  • Former European Transport Commissioner de Palacio dies
  • Bauckham leaves Volga-Dnepr (UK) for Air Charter Service
  • BNSF to start Pacific Northwest to Memphis intermodal container service
  • Toll to separate infrastructure, supply chain businesses
  • EC details critical infrastructure measures
  • Study: Portland cargo volume to double by 2035
  • Delaware expects greater Chilean fruit volumes
  • PCC opens Tacoma bonded warehouse

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • New Stena tanker named in Dubai
    On Thursday, the newest addition to Stena Bulk's fleet, the crude oil tanker Stena Atlantica was named in Dubai. The ...
  • Broström acquires own shares
    Broström AB will acquire up to 1 million of its own Class B shares, corresponding to about 3 per cent ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2006
  • Shipowners file legal challenge to California fuel rules
    January 2007 implementation will go ahead but case resting on state-level jurisdiction.
  • US Iraq withdrawal could lead to oil price drop
    Analyst predicting Saudi intervention and production increase even as OPEC today lowering quotas.
  • Aegean releases more shares
    Additional shares sold to cover over-allotments, price softening.
  • Chemoil shares climb in first day of trading
    First minutes of trade on Singapore Exchange see share prices $0.17 above IPO.
  • Congestion persists in Rotterdam
  • DNVPS head leaves Singapore
    Per Holmvang says he faced an "array of challenges and opportunities".
  • Singapore stocks of residual fuels fall
    Onshore stocks of fuel oil drop for the first time in seven weeks.
  • Hong Kong targets MARPOL Annex VI status in 2007
    Some government officials say it could be adopted within months, but the marine department "do not wish to rush".
  • Storm may limit bunkering in Hong Kong
    Bunker deliveries in the South Lamma Anchorage may be disrupted.
  • Asian fuel oil traders may resist Argus moves
    New pricing system could require more disclosure than players would be willing to support.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
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