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August 4, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan crude tanker rates fall on ample availability
    The world's benchmark super crude oil tanker rates from the Gulf to Japan have fallen to seven- month lows this week due to ample availability of vessels, traders said on Friday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Guangzhou container volume growth tops the world
  • Cosco service cuts out canal at Balboa, railing cargo across Panama
  • MOL restructures North American operation with new team
  • Ningbo port volume exceeds 5 million TEU in first half
  • Qingdao adds 24 box services in first half, volume up 14pc
  • Report: US, Canada need similar Great Lakes ballast water rules
  • Double celebration for Agility Fairs at awards night
  • CAI International reports net quarterly profits up 53.7pc
  • China Eastern Airlines opens a flights from Wuxi to Dalian
  • India's air sector rivals global players in tougher times
  • Shenzhen Airlines launches two new lines
  • China Southern to launch Harbin-Osaka service in August
  • Putin transfers airlines to state defense corporation
  • Korean Air Cargo to add three Tel Aviv flights in September

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo Chennai proves its mettle in FCL imports too
  • Straight from Safmarine's heart!
  • Robust inflow of orders swell ABG Shipyard's Q1 bottomlines
  • InterManager makes out case for hiking ship management fees
  • 'Nav Ratna' honour conferred on SCI
  • Gati Coast-to-Coast launches Thailand-India direct service
  • Wärtsilä acquires Vik-Sandvik
  • Nafed allowed to hike onion MEP by Rs 840 a tonne
  • Coir products fetch more in value terms
  • CEPA with Sri Lanka in for delay
  • GJEPC projects 15-20 pc export growth this fiscal
  • Engineering exports up by 24 pc in Q1
  • GTI now country's highest box handler!
  • Mundra Port's Terminal 2 gives berth to Capesize vessel!
  • Another loading record set at Vizag Port
  • Interest rate subsidy on export credit being withdrawn from Sept. 30
  • 22 formal & 6 in-principle SEZ proposals cleared
  • EEPC seeks longer multiple entry business visas from Thailand & Malaysia

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lamprecht names successors
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen reports good results
  • Intesa SanPaolo to axe 7,000 airline jobs in Italy
  • Con-Way solving driver shortage
  • Norbert Dentressangle with revenue growth
  • 2008 Fiata World Congress, Vancouver (Canada), 23-26 September

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 1, 2008
  • Hebei Spirit meeting
  • EPA Ballast Water Discharge Regulations row
  • Special areas take effect
  • Ship Finance makes $68m on suexmax resales
  • Services boost Wilh Wilhelmsen

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2008
  • Gang of Ten plan could ease OCS drilling ban

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2008
  • Port of Seattle employees violate computer use rules
  • US rail freight traffic increases during week
  • New commanding officer for cutter MORGENTHAU
  • Trucking index continues string of monthly increases
  • Crowley teams with CBP for covert container exercise

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shipbuilders' share prices tumble on news of cancellations
    SOUTH KOREAN shipbuilders' share prices tumbled following announcements of newbuilding cancellations.
  • Hutchison consortium named preferred bidder for Thessaloniki
    THE CONSORTIUM has guaranteed '419m ($653m) in fees over the 30-year concession period.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 1, 2008
  • Tossed ship was 'like a disaster movie'
    GRAPHIC accounts have emerged of injuries and damage onboard the storm-struck cruise ship Pacific Sun
  • No day at the beach as ship refloated
    SALVAGE and towage specialist Multraship, working with Belgian salvage operator URS Salvage & Maritime Contracting, has refloated an Italian-flag chemical carrier that was grounded near a crowded Dutch tourist beach
  • Bulker refloated at Hedland
    WESTERN Australia's Port Hedland has been reopened to traffic after the Restis-controlled, 161,167dwt Iron King spent 12 hours aground in the port's main channel
  • California to sue over ship emissions
    CALIFORNIA'S attorney general plans to sue the federal environment for failing to regulate greenhouse gas pollution from ships and other equipment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2008
  • West Coast containers decline in June
    Box volumes fall 4.6% through West Coast ports amid weak economy, cargo diversions during longshore contract talks.
  • California to sue EPA over ship greenhouse emissions
  • Ex-Im Bank guarantees loans for exports to Mexico
  • Intermodal rail declines
  • Motions filed against LA-Long Beach port truck plans
  • Briefing slated for Philadelphia terminal project
  • Hanjin wins contract for Port of Algeciras terminal
  • US to promote ME trade
  • Samudera opens service between SE Asia, Myanmar
  • NYK shuts ship units
  • ANA cargo revenue up

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 1, 2008
  • Is the collapse of the Doha Round of talks a serious body blow to globalisation?
    At the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) headquarters in Geneva this week the seven-year-long Doha Round [named after the inaugural meeting held in Doha, Qatar in 2001] finally hit the buffers after the US, India and China failed to reach agreement on the so-called special safeguard mechanism (SSM) to protect farmers in poorer countries from a surge of cheap imports.
  • Dachser buys Tank
  • INTTRA launches Idle Container Management module
  • Hapag-Lloyd staff protest again
  • Tasman casualties in extreme weather
  • Hamburg remains optimistic

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 1, 2008
  • Scorship scores
    Scorship Tankers reportedly behind the purchase of three handymax products tankers.
  • On the block
    Brokers say George Economou's Cardiff Marine is seeking a buyer for two aframax tankers.
  • Ferry hit Ouzo
    Investigators in UK stand by their finding P&O ship sank yacht, despite court's acquittal of officer.
  • 'Still weak'
    Analyst raises 2008 forecast for Pistiolis-led Top Ships, but says latest results were 'still weak'.
  • On track
    Rising crewing costs cut Tidewater's bottom line but its performance tops market expectations.
  • Tsakos earns more
    Profits surge 84.5% at the US-listed tanker owner, smashing through estimates.
  • RightShip boost
    Charterers' rights strengthened in $40m dispute over bulker vetting system.
  • It's quotes time
    Bulkers get a right banker bashing and will gas players take a leap of faith?
  • Robben rumble
    Delayed new ferry for South Africa's famous prison island at centre of report into financial mismanagement by museum bosses.
  • Share splurge
    US offshore player to splash out $200m on repurchasing it own stock after announcing weaker profit.
  • Boxship blast
    Huge engine of grounded MSC Napoli to be blown up off UK as part of wreck removal.
  • NSB octet axed
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering cancels $610m order for eight container vessels.
  • ICTSI up
    Second-quarter volumes and revenues grow for Philippines ports operator.
  • Looking mean
    Odd Brevik-led Deep Sea Supply sees average AHTS income pick up by over a tenth in July thanks to strong spot showing.
  • Sniff of port
    Thessaloniki Port Authority installs Hutchinson consortium as preferred bidder to run operations.
  • Mipo fills gap
    Korean shipbuilder adds 10 handymax bulkers to orderbook to use slots left vacant by cancelled chemical tanker order.
  • Hot air in CA
    Group led by California's attorney general pushing to sue EPA over lack of action on greenhouse gases.
  • Up and down
    Strong profit increase for car carrier giant Wilhelmsen in second quarter, but first half figure down on 2007.
  • Red for UDSC
    Ukrainian cargoship player still running up losses in tough first six months.
  • Summer shakeup
    Jon Erik Reinhardsen's PGS secures $100m seismic survey contract for four vessels.
  • Donbas ready
    Ukrainian steel group to submit bid to unite Poland's Gdynia yard with Gdansk once more.
  • FOP finds work
    Olsen's refurbished FSO Knock Dee signs up for 10-year stint offshore Brazil.
  • Back in business
    Greek-owned capesize Iron King has been refloated off Australia's Port Hedland.
  • Back for more
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has now been buying SapuraCrest stock for virtually 63 days straight.
  • Adeus Rio
    Building consortium Rio Naval pulls nine-tanker Petrobras order out Rio de Janeiro yard.
  • Iron King grounds
    Ship movements suspended at Port Hedland after loaded capesize bulker gets stuck.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2008
  • Wilhelmsen profits rise as cargo volumes increase
  • CTSA fuel surcharge up 17%
  • FEFC issues final bunker, currency surcharges
  • Seaspan's earnings up, broker believes it could be a consolidator
  • International Shipholding results get boost from ship sale
  • Austal begins expansion of shipyard
  • CLARIFICATION: OOCL first half earnings
  • Democrats object to TSA approach on air cargo
  • FedEx 757 marks first for FedEx, National Airport
  • Management Dynamics releases new air freight rate software
  • Internet portal to match draymen, equipment
  • Freight study says China will remain cargo king
  • PHMSA proposes revised rules for transporting batteries
  • NVOs ask FMC for tariff exemption
  • ATA files injunction papers over SoCal truck plan
  • Bremen sees cargo volume increase

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 1, 2008
  • Bearish prices 'not reflected in bunker costs'
    Matson to increase fuel surcharge for August, fuel prices continue to impact on business.
  • IEA predicts peak oil
    Warning comes as new numbers suggesting coming supply crunch.
  • Mississippi barge expected to 'burp' more oil
    Salvage of the fuel barge this weekend could result in further oil leaks and river closures.
  • Asian refineries see profits in fuel oil
    Regional shortage of residual product could see refineries switching to heavy, sour crude.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Record Russian oil export duties take effect
    Bunker prices in St. Petersburg currently about $150 below Rotterdam.
  • Uneven price movements in Asian ports
    'Supply situation to get tough', say Asian fuel oil traders.
  • Vopak takes 50% share in Estonian terminal
    Transshipment at biggest oil products terminal in the Baltic expected to exceed 15 million mt in 2008.
  • Maersk Line official wants shipping to 'focus on' environment
    Failure to tackle emissions opens the way for legislation that might 'hurt' business.
  • Rotterdam market opens firm
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen's profit up despite high bunker costs
    Increased cargo volumes helped offset the high costs of fuel.
  • High prices to hold in Tokyo
    Traders cite tight supply as high prices depress demand.
  • New lubes supplier in Sri Lanka
    First local firm to supply the market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
Revenues remained stable. EBITDA was down 6.9%. The 17.2% jump in profit came from interest, exchange rates, and taxes, not from operations.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
TRANSPORTATION
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
SHIPYARDS
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
SHIPYARDS
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
COMPANIES
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
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
CRUISES
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%
PORTS
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.
TRUCKING
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
TRUCKING
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
CRUISES
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
SHIPYARDS
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
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
LAW
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
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
PORTS
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
SHIPYARDS
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
INSURANCE
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
SHIPPING
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
CEREMONIES
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
PORTS
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
LOGISTICS
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
PORTS
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
PORTS
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
PORTS
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
PORTS
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
PORTS
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
SHIPYARDS
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
PORTS
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.
PORTS
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
LOGISTICS
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
PORTS
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
LAW
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
INDUSTRY
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%)
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
INDUSTRY
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
ACCIDENTS
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
COMPANIES
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
SHIPYARDS
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
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
INDUSTRY
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
PORTS
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%.
LOGISTICS
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
PORTS
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
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%
EDUCATION
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%.
LOGISTICS
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
LOGISTICS
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
ACCIDENTS
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
SEAFARERS
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
SHIPYARDS
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
TRUCKING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
MEETINGS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
MEETINGS
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
CONFITARMA
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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.
TRUCKING
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.
PORTS
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.
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
JOBS
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
JOBS
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
CELEBRATION
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
HEALTHCARE
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
PORTS
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
AWARDS
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
TRANSPORTATION
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
SHIPPING
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
PORTS
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
PORTS
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
MARITIME SERVICES
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
PORTS
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
SHIPPING
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
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