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May 2, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate soars 62pc to US$732/TEU, up 58pc to Med, 18pc to USWC
  • MOL levies US$400/TEU Malaysia-WC Latin America hike for May 15
  • HK's Modern Terminals orders 5 quay cranes, upgrades 4 old ones
  • China Cosco 9,400-TEUer to be first through expanded Panama Canal
  • MOL on-time performance from China slips due to congestion and fog
  • CKYHE shipping alliance restructures Asia-US east coast loops
  • US quarterly GDP up 0.5pc after 1.4pc rise in last year's fourth quarter
  • DP World sees volumes rise 3.7pc globally to 15.5 million TEU in 2015
  • Hamburg Sud cuts out USEC loop and changes two transpacific services
  • UPS quarterly profit up 9.7pc to US$1.13 billion as revenue rises 3.2pc
  • Yusen Logistics opens reefer unit 25 kilometres from HK airport
  • Old Dominion Freight Line quarterly net profit up 3.6pc as sales rise 1.6pc
  • Port of Hamburg publishes its 2016-17 'Liner Services' handbook
  • FedEx-TNT merger clears final hurdle with China's regulatory approval
  • China Eastern confirms US$4 billion in B787-9 Dreamliner orders
  • India mulls allowing importing planes of up to 18 years for regional flights
  • Delta Air Lines signs 20-year lease agreement with City of Atlanta
  • AAWW pilot unions demand US mediation in contract negotiations

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 1, 2016
  • Amit Maheshwari wins Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award 2016
  • DG Shipping to be Chief Guest at MANSA's conference on 'Ease of Doing Business' on May 6
  • European Commission approves CMA CGM's proposed acquisition of NOL
  • Multipurpose shipping seen taking more time to recover
  • Seashell Logistics exhibits its strengths at Maritime India Summit 2016
  • Anti-dumping duty likely on chemical from China & Korea
  • Adani Kattupalli Port receives maiden vessel call of Maersk Line's Colombo-Salalah Shuttle Service
  • Gangavaram Port sets all-India record for non-coking coal discharge
  • New Kandla Port Board of Trustees for 2016-18
  • Over 80 port connectivity projects proposed
  • Exports need logistics infra fillip: Gadkari
  • Projections of the Economic Survey 2015-16 - I

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Good subcontinental prospects
  • New Luxembourg-South of France rail service
  • Volunteer of the year attracting young talent
  • Descartes takes on Pixi
  • Grain mountain shifting from road to rail
  • BDB gains support from port of Antwerp
  • Lufthansa Cargo advising start-ups
  • Ellis to manage GSAs for Virgin Atlantic
  • Dachser flourishing in 2015
  • Green light for CMA CGM's acquisition of NOL
  • Railway sector joins forces to deploy digital technology
  • Braemar names harbour and ports custodian (ME)
  • China Eastern finalizes major Dreamliner order
  • Lee takes pilot seat at Raya
  • Kazakhstan: 300 new trucks and trailers
  • Headwinds for Japan's big three
  • Pacavi confirms first P2F Airbus orders
  • US logistics company opens up in Vietnam

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • GLDD signs USD93 million in dredge contracts
  • Samsung HI back to black with USD13.9 million
  • Brussels approves CMA CGM takeover of NOL
  • Yangzijiang's profit falls 36% in first quarter
  • RBS' non-performing shipping loans almost double in three months
  • Panama Canal dismisses ITF lock safety claims
  • Hanjin Shipping's letter suggests debt renegotiations on the cards
  • DSME negotiating Iranian offshore plant order
  • POSCO's contracts fail to prevent losses for general cargo specialists
  • Seadrill extends maturities of three facilities in latest cash protection move
  • Reports of Fredriksen VLCC orders raise industry concerns
  • Australia 'ready to go' with LNG powered shipping
  • Spot rates soar on Asia-Europe as GRI takes effect
  • China COSCO profit falls 21.8% y/y in 2015
  • Yang Ming mourns its president Hermann Yu
  • Long-awaited China guidelines to SOLAS box weighing rule are issued
  • Offshore business SapuraKencana downgraded to 'sell'
  • Rising consumption drives intra-Asia, e-commerce shipping and logistics growth

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • EC clears CMA CGM bid to buy APL, but it must withdraw carrier from G6 alliance
  • UK air cargo carriers set to expand despite tough market conditions
  • Asia-Europe rates soar as next round of GRIs looms and demand strengthens
  • Panama Canal hits back at 'false' ITF claims that new locks pose a threat to larger boxships
  • UK logistics executives believe their firms will be better off staying in the EU
  • Ivory Coast trade gets a lift as European consumers get a taste for mangoes
  • The driverless truck is coming, and it's going to automate millions of jobs
  • E-commerce gives UPS profit a lift, despite mixed US economy
  • Raya Airways names Lee Shashitheren as its new chief executive

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • Blue Drop Training wins C$15 million AOPS award
  • Singapore revokes bunkering licenses
  • Crowley's Michael Roberts gives Senate testimony
  • Panama Canal dismisses ITF claims on maneuvering safety
  • Schottel products benefit from new gearbox technology

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • Greenbrier receives order for two ocean-going barges
  • CBP warns of traffic woes near Port of Seattle terminals
  • Trade between NAFTA partners falls during month of February
  • Volaris Airlines to begin service between Guadalajara and Sea-Tac
  • V.Ships Offshore nets contract for oil spill vessel management

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • China Cosco boxship to make inaugural transit through new Panama Canal locks
    The vessel, Andronikos, will make the first transit through the expanded waterway on June 26.
  • MSC Fabiola grounding blocks Suez Canal convoy
    Chartered-in ship halts southbound transit
  • Prestige ruling puts oil spill compensation system in jeopardy, says ICS
    Chamber calls for IOPC Funds members not to sacrifice system for interests of individual countries
  • TAL-Triton container leasing merger on track for June closing
    Combined entity will control 25% of intermodal freight containers and aims to make annualised savings of $40m
  • Capes charge ahead with some cracks
    Strong sentiment continues although some routes starting to show signs of weakening perhaps due to the expansive holidays
  • Asia-Europe carriers push through May GRIs
    But overcapacity on the transpacific trade sees lines struggle to justify latest GRI attempts
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding sees 37% fall in first quarter net profit
    Revenue dented by lower contributions from shipbuilding segment
  • Singapore port authorities cancel licences of two bunker companies
    Investigations revealed discrepancies and incorrect declarations in records on board bunker vessels
  • Brussels greenlights CMA CGM takeover of NOL
    Update: Sets condition of NOL leaving G6 alliance next year, as already pledged by CMA CGM
  • Can US crude exports on tankers emulate LPG?
    Investment in appropriate infrastructure is needed but there are significant questions over the economics
  • Yard Talk | No merger in short run for South Korean giants
    SHI and DSME are to survive on their own for now, but there are still longer-term prospects
  • Fortuna FLNG project delay deals another blow to Golar
    Golar LNG has an agreement to provide midstream chartering and operating services for the project
  • China Cosco incurs deeper net loss on unit disposals
    Group expects more losses ahead as shipping market shows no signs of improving
  • Panama Canal cargo transfers skew US propane export data
    Panama showing up as propane exporter to China and Japan even though it does not produce any
  • Indonesian thermal coal cargoes could pose fire hazard, warns London P&I Club
    Indonesian coal has tendency to self-heat and emit volatile methane gas
  • Cosco Pacific first-quarter profit rises 31% on share disposal gains
    Profit increase due mainly to company disposing of its entire stake in subsidiary Florens Container Holdings
  • Shell terminates three FLNG orders with Samsung Heavy Industries
    Contract termination follows Woodside Petroleum's announcement to halt Browse FLNG project citing difficult market conditions
  • Asia sea robbery incidents down in first quarter 2016, says ReCAAP
    No piracy incidents reported during January to March period
  • Global Ship Lease welcomes ocean carrier alliances
    Consolidation to bring stability to volatile containership industry
  • Paragon Shipping stock price surges
    Cancellation of $2.2m debt leads to five-fold increase in stock price in a single day

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates stage recovery
  • Japan finalizes SOLAS processes, punishments
  • Hermann Yu, Yang Ming president, dies at 59
  • US OKs two alternative container weighing verification methods
  • Yusen profit falls despite ocean volume gains
  • Profit declines at leading India logistics provider
  • Asia's consumers and manufacturing reshaping logistics
  • CMA CGM gets EU greenlight to acquire NOL
  • Rates rocket on Asia-Europe trades as GRI takes hold
  • Supply chain parties hook up new freight rate solution on volatile Asia-Europe
  • China issues guidelines to SOLAS container weight rule

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • String of handysize bulkers change hands
    Orient Marine sells Boronia K; Falcon Maritime buys Hanze Groningen; Exeno Yamamizu ship sold.
  • Cosco ship to break in new Panama Canal
    Newer, wider locks able to handle only four slots during initial start-up.
  • Jinhui bulker sold off as supramaxes rise
    Oslo-listed bulker owner said to have let go of 16-year-old Jin An.
  • Doun tied to sale of post-panamax bulker
    Japanese shipowner reported to have unloaded 97,000-dwt Eternal Power.
  • Yamal LNG secures $12bn of Chinese finance
    Russian gas project avoids sanctions conflict through Beijing deal.
  • Ophir-Schlumberger FLNG deal collapses
    But midstream partner Golar LNG says its framework agreement with American oil major is not affected.
  • Faz quits Norwegian after four months
    Chief executive at hull club replaced by Hans Christian Seim.
  • Royal Caribbean crushes estimates
    Miami cruiseship owner increases 2016 forecast and more than doubles earnings in first quarter.
  • Term deals keep bulker owner ESL in profit
    Finnish owner hit by weaker supramax rates, but stays in the black for Q1.
  • Europe clears CMA CGM's NOL deal
    French owner's plan to acquire Singapore company given the green light by European regulators.
  • New brokerage eyes distressed claims
    Robert Southey's new operation says it has a long list of struggling companies to monitor.
  • ECSA wants focus placed on Africa
    Shipping should feature in any trade deals with Europe, owners' body says.
  • DSME workers to fight against job losses
    Unions are heading for conflict with top management over restructuring plan.
  • Olympic OSV makes renewables shift
    Olympic Delta wins 120 days of work as diversification proves necessary.
  • Seadrill stretches loans worth $2.95bn
    Banks give their consent to provide drillship owner with much needed breathing space.
  • Elektrans tanker returning crude to Libya
    Distya Ameya to offload cargo at Zawiya after being blacklisted by UN.
  • CSCL ends liner shipping with a loss
    Chinese state owner posts $132m Q1 deficit as it transfers vessels to sister outfit.
  • Samsung Heavy pushes up Q1 profit
    But shipbuilder fails to beat analysts' estimates as revenue dips slightly.
  • Grupo TMM chops loss and boosts EBITDA
    Mexican tanker and OSV owner reports stronger operational figures as it reduces Q1 red ink.
  • Ultrabulk books annual profit in poor market
    Danish owner expects to record positive operating numbers in 2016.
  • China Cosco starts boxship operations with $690m loss
    New containership wing of merged Cosco/China Shipping group hit by disposal of bulker interests.
  • Singapore kicks out two more bunker suppliers
    Lion Republic gets tough with more companies after investigations reveal discrepancies.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: China COSCO ship will be first to transit expanded Panama Canal
  • China approves FedEx acquisition of TNT
  • Container spot rates soar 31.9%
  • YRC posts mixed Q1 results
  • Kirby Corp.'s Q1 profits tumble
  • Banks to decide on Hanjin restructuring next week
  • S.C. pursues second inland port to attract cargo to Charleston
  • USCG outlines methods for VGM compliance
  • DP World Q1 volumes up 3.7%
  • PwC: Logistics M&A activity slows in Q1 2016
  • AIIS: U.S. steel imports in March rise 12.8% from February
  • ODFL's net income drops 3.6% in Q1 2016
  • Senate committee passes pro-port WRDA bill
  • Union group, Panama Canal clash over safety study
  • European Commission approves CMA CGM's $2.4b purchase of NOL/APL
  • Outsize growth for inland port
  • The money chase
  • Global TMS Comes of Age
  • Staying nimble
  • Progress on port productivity
  • The Bottom Line: Underused supply chain process options
  • Executive Summary: Transportation Procurement Report
  • CIO Insight: Let technology be a brand builder
  • Compliance 360: Ports gain DOT respect
  • Ocean Transport: Hapag-Lloyd CEO sees beyond gloom
  • Container Analytics: 2016 transpacific container rate negotiation primer
  • Air Transport: Cuban cargo crisis?

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 29, 2016
  • Rotterdam 380 CST bunker fuel above $200/mt on buoyant crude
    $200 level last seen in November.
  • Singapore starts construction of deep-water Tuas Terminal Phase 1
    Completion of Phase 1 in early 2020s.
  • Singapore imports 347,168 mt of fuel oil from Iran end-Mar to end-Apr
    Data has resurfaced since trade sanctions against Iran were lifted in January this year.
  • Singapore's WE Bunker appeals $1 mil payment order to Viet Hai Petroleum
    Case centers on a series of transactions in 2012.
  • Short-term impact on Singapore bunker market after Vermont UM loses license
    Exit will mean some barge congestion and reduction in spot bunker fuel volume.
  • Competition intense for heavy fuel oil in St. Petersburg: sources
    Following a move by one supplier to add heavy fuel oil to range of products it offers in the market.
  • Japan's JX seeks to raise Q2 fuel oil prices 7-11% from Q1 on higher costs
    JX's fuel oil prices are used as benchmarks by Japanese industrial buyers.
  • WFS committed to marine segment despite challenging market conditions: CEO
    The company's marine segment reported a 27% decline in gross profit for the first three months of 2016.
  • Crude prices push USGC HSFO above $30/b for first time since November
    Most of the reason for the rising price has been due to increases in the underlying crude market.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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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
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
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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