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May 19, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hutchison: no plans to sell more port assets
    HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, the world's biggest container-terminal operator, has more than 10 ports in development and has no plans to sell more port assets, billionaire chairman Li Ka-shing said yesterday.
  • SATS' April passenger traffic up 9.8%
    SINGAPORE Airport Terminal Services Ltd , the ground-handling unit of Singapore Airlines Ltd , said it handled 9.8 per cent more passengers last month, as more people flew to and from the country.
  • Hyundai, Samsung improve Q1 operating profit
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co and Samsung Heavy Industries Co, the world's three largest shipyards, improved operating results in the first three months of the year, as record crude oil prices and expanding trade allowed them to charge more for ships.
  • Bangkok's new airport could open in July: official
  • Tianjin Port IPO 1,700 times oversubscribed
  • Vietnam yard gets US$1b Israeli order
  • Qantas to cut 1,000 jobs to counter fuel prices: CEO
Admiralty Casebook
  • US liability act leaves no room for other doctrines
    AUS court has made what appears to be the strongest statement so far that the per package limitation under the US Carriage of Goods by Sea Act applies regardless of whether the carrier actually notifies the shipper of the US$500 and gives the shipper a 'fair opportunity' to declare a higher value for its goods.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hutchison: no plans to sell more port assets
    HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, the world's biggest container-terminal operator, has more than 10 ports in development and has no plans to sell more port assets, billionaire chairman Li Ka-shing said yesterday.
  • SATS' April passenger traffic up 9.8%
    SINGAPORE Airport Terminal Services Ltd , the ground-handling unit of Singapore Airlines Ltd , said it handled 9.8 per cent more passengers last month, as more people flew to and from the country.
  • Hyundai, Samsung improve Q1 operating profit
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co and Samsung Heavy Industries Co, the world's three largest shipyards, improved operating results in the first three months of the year, as record crude oil prices and expanding trade allowed them to charge more for ships.
  • Bangkok's new airport could open in July: official
  • Tianjin Port IPO 1,700 times oversubscribed
  • Vietnam yard gets US$1b Israeli order
  • Qantas to cut 1,000 jobs to counter fuel prices: CEO
Admiralty Casebook
  • US liability act leaves no room for other doctrines
    AUS court has made what appears to be the strongest statement so far that the per package limitation under the US Carriage of Goods by Sea Act applies regardless of whether the carrier actually notifies the shipper of the US$500 and gives the shipper a 'fair opportunity' to declare a higher value for its goods.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen uses old name for newbuild
  • China forecast to be ranked sixth in global express market by 2010: report
  • Hefei Customs joins YRD pilot reform programme
  • Chittagong congestion needs to be remedied: GM
  • Westport implements e-loading system
  • Singapore Airport Terminals wins Bangalore deal
  • China Southern to strengthen Dutch connection
  • Singapore to spend S$60m on new aviation park at Seletar
  • Changi cargo traffic grows 4.8pc in April

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Wan Hai plans to launch services to Europe & US East Coast
  • L&T ventures deeper into maritime waters
  • Petronet plans to float separate SPV to acquire stakes in LNG ships
  • Ore export deals with China, Japan on cards
  • India enjoys price edge over China in clothing Europe
  • 2-wheeler exports in top gear
  • Pak links MFN status on trade with Kashmir issue
  • World Bank study team confers with Cochin Port officials
  • PM to hold meeting at VPT tomorrow
  • Exporters want standard spice testing methods in EU
  • STC modifies fumigation norms for wheat imports
  • 6 ha area proposed for setting up biotech SEZs
  • Reliance strikes deal with Cidco to develop Navi Mumbai SEZ
  • Forex reserves swell to $ 162.413 bn
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • Brenntag names Stephen R. Clark as new chief executive
  • APL/Team Lines launch new Baltic feeder service
  • Etihad to double daily flights to Bangkok
  • Pannoncont to become Intercontainer Hungary
  • Deutsche Post World Net starts well in 2006
  • New Italian minister of transport repeals Messina bridge

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • UK detains ship let go by Italians
  • Concordia VLCC out of action
  • US transport infrastructure "can't keep up"
  • K Line launches New South East Asia feeder service
  • Lash ship revival?

Marine Logweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • Chief Engineer indicted in pollution case
  • LR gives SECA entry advice

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • EPA gives Port of Portland go ahead on T-4 cleanup plan
  • Evergreen takes delivery of new S-type container ship
  • Rail industry sets new low mark for employee casualties in 2005
  • Port of Tacoma taps Mitchell as new human resources director
  • NCL sees net loss for first fiscal quarter

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Denmark unveils blueprint to join shipping's global elite
    DENMARK is bidding for a place alongside the world's shipping elite as a global maritime hub and is drawing up plans to attract more industry professionals from abroad to strengthen its skills base.
  • 'Alarming' decline sees Norway tumble to sixth place in world rankings
    NORWAY'S decline as a shipping power has continued at an "alarming" pace, with its controlled fleet falling to sixth place in a leading international league table.
  • Skagen raises stake in Korea Line
    Norwegian fund manager Skagen Funds has lifted its stake in Korea Line Corp, the company being stalked by John Fredriksen, to more than 5%.
  • Acciona cancels first UK crossing after MCA detains ship over safety problems
    ACCIONA Trasmediterranea was yesterday forced to cancel its inaugural crossing from Portsmouth to Bilbao, after the vessel was detained by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • MCA spoils Acciona Trasmed party
    MCA surveyors have prevented the Acciona Trasmed ferry Fortuny from operating after finding safety deficiencies during an inspection this morning
  • Think before you drink before you drive
    SWEDEN'S Volvo Group, a major truck manufacturer, is helping truck drivers to assess whether they are sober enough to drive after a ferry crossing
  • US tonnage tax extended, expanded
    US-flagged ship owners found good news in President Bush's signing of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act yesterday
  • Grounded Orion is pulled free
    A high tide and several tugs have succeeded in refloating a Norwegian-flagged bulker that grounded yesterday off Fort Lauderdale; no pollution is reported
  • Celtic Link to add Dublin-Liverpool
  • Excel Maritime 1Q profits dip
  • State to link St Petersburg yards
  • Messina Straits bridge project killed
  • New World ports consult Old
  • First NW Shelf gas heads for China
  • CNAN directors sentenced to 15 years
  • Typhoon Chanchu spares Hong Kong
  • Tianjin IPO sets record
  • Indonesians combine to hike rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • Rail jams could threaten peak season shipments, says Hanjin executive
    Poor service and congestion at intermodal rail centers pose the biggest threat of to the smooth flow of international shipments.
  • TSA orders criminal checks on 100,000 air-cargo workers
  • Basham bid advances
  • U.S. delays passport rule
  • U.S. program aids Africa trade
  • Pensacola seeks port chief
  • Maersk signs for Le Havre box terminal venture
  • Cargo lifts Air France-KLM
  • Typhoon kills 50 in SE Asia
  • "K" Line adds SE Asia feeder

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • ECT system-swap disruptions continuing, with some imports being diverted
    Serious disruption is continuing in Rotterdam, with the automated terminal system at ECT's Maasvlakte complex still not functioning properly, and some deepsea clients having begun to avoid the terminals.
  • Eurogate rules out SSA Marine bid
    Eurogate CEO Thomas Eckelmann has ruled out a bid for the US terminal operator Stevedoring Services of America because he said Eurogate had 'other priorities'.
  • Pre-peak season report says US ports are congestion free
  • Updated: APL confirm first Baltic service
  • K Line and NEL launch Southeast Asia feeder
  • Commission to adopt '8bn Trans-European Networks budget
  • ICF to start direct Hamburg-Budapest service
  • East-west Fos containers boost Marseilles throughput
  • Basel's trimodal platform moves a step closer
  • Yellow Sea lines raise rates

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • New OSG spill charge
    Chief engineer indicted in Texas for trying to trick company's own 'anti-tricking' devices to allow overboard discharge of waste oil.
  • Tainted master walks
    Ex-captain of OMI's Guadalupe accepts probation, small fine in oil-water separator case dating to 2001.
  • Philly unions cry foul
    Metal trades say tankers going to OSG are being bolted together right of the box from South Korea in violation of US Jones Act.
  • Unions are wrong
    OSG's new US-flag boss Eric Smith says Philly shipyard has written Coast Guard approval for the way it's building tankers to be chartered to his company.
  • Galbraith's hits Shanghai
    London brokerage also announces restructure in dry cargo.
  • Green fades
    Weaker spot market, bunker costs hit Norwegian reefer player.
  • UK stops Spanish ferry
    New Acciona Trasmediterranea service is suspended after inspection reveals safety related deficiencies.
  • IT sale helps Hermansen
    Norwegian shipowner Folke Hermansen sells computer company to part-fund NOK 5bn newbuilding programme.
  • K Line adds second string
    New South-east Asia feedership service for Japanese giant and Singaporean partner NEL.
  • Second anchor-handler for Rem
    Norwegian owner doubles up with new order at Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik.
  • Lucky thirteen?
    Japan's public shipowners record a collective 16% hike in earnings though earlier impairment charges help.
  • US keeps nose out
    Malaysian deputy PM says US navy has pledged not to interfere in Malacca Strait security operations.
  • APL goes low
    NOL-owned container line launches Lower Baltic Service to feed growing demand in northern Europe.
  • Volgograd hooks Catfish
    MNP group's Russian shipyard reels in order for up to four chemical tankers from Swedish owner.
  • Money pours in at MSCO
    Murmansk tanker and icebreaker operator boosts 2005 profit as Arctic cargo volumes grow.
  • Causeway tops 5%
    LA fund manager accidently omits to report holdings in FRO and SNI, as the latter buys up more stock.
  • Excel's profits slide
    Larger fleet fails to offset effects of declining rates at Greek panamax and handymax owner.
  • Stena VLCC out of action
    Engine problems to keep Stena Vision alongside for 'several months', but charter still to be paid.
  • Tamai boosts profitability
    Japanese bulker player sees 50% rise in full-year net income despite a modest slip in revenue.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • "K" Line, New Econ Line to start second South East Asia feeder
  • Kannaltec to promote INTTRA in Malaysia
  • Mason given top role at ICS
  • TSA set to issue air cargo security regulations
  • Massive expansion slated for main UPS air hub
  • Cargolux starts second weekly Luxembourg/Saudi Arabia service
  • Unisys Web portal offers 30-day advance booking for CPS members
  • Continental starts Newark/Barcelona flights
  • Russian firms to do Airbus conversions
  • House appropriators boost funding for inland locks and dams upgrades
  • Mineta names director for transport policy panel
  • Intercontainer-Interfrigo to rename Pannoncont
  • BNSF adds three to Washington D.C. office
  • Hill draws endorsements for top FMCSA post
  • Taiwanese man pleads guilty to illegal U.S. export attempts
  • U.S.-Panama caucus launched on Capitol Hill
  • Pacer, Efill America set up warehousing alliance
  • Burgess joins BDP as Americas sales director
  • John S. Connor hires two for Shanghai office
  • Allen Lund opens international office in Tennessee
  • Report: Far East ports to handle 487 millions TEUs by 2020
  • N.C. port authority selects CH2M Hill to develop international port

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 18, 2006
  • California updates ship emission law
    Public comment period opening on revised auxiliary engine distillate fuel rule, safety clause included.
  • O.W. Bunker expands African physical bunker operations
    New dedicated bunker barge service to fill a supply gap in this market.
  • No easy cruise for Carnival
    Fuel costs a factor in sharp reduction of earnings forecast, outlook mixed in cruise sector.
  • UK: High fuel prices spark fuel efficiency projects
    Programme aims to improve fuel efficiency across the whole UK fishing fleet while also providing environmental benefits.
  • Rotterdam backs off as crude stays under $70
  • Singapore: Stocks of distillate recover from record-low
    Onshore stocks of middle distillates up, residual fuels down.
  • High bunker costs translate to net loss
    The third largest cruise operator in the world posted net loss in Q1 on higher ship operating expenses.

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US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
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.
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
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
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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
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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
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