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June 3, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL ups Asia-Mexico/WCSA rate US$750 and $800/TEU from June 15
  • CMA CGM makes bid to buy remaining shares in NOL for US$2.4 billion
  • Savannah monthly volume shrinks 11pc to 298,041 TEU, exports fall 13pc
  • More petrol at the pumps, but French strike spreads to other sectors
  • Creeping normalisation: Iran to set up a regular shipping to Japan
  • DP World raises US$1.2 billion in sukuk to be listed on the Nasdaq
  • Debt-heavy Fesco suffers 38.2pc drop in revenue to US$126 million
  • Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics buys 51pc of San Francisco's APEX Maritime
  • Groupage container shipping speeds up China trade into Uganda
  • Uber-like road haulage start-up ignites transcontinental US trade
  • Watching over idled ships of all types in SE Asia is a thriving business sector
  • Heavy lift AAL delivers 'mobile' grain shiploader to Vancouver
  • Hong Kong's first groundhandler marks 40 years of top rate service
  • European Aviation Safety Agency says lithium batteries can fly again
  • Fall in air cargo hits Middle East stars where demand halves in April
  • US Airforwarders Association urge use of private sniffer dogs for cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • CMA CGM creates dedicated page on website to guide trade through new VGM regulation
  • Maersk Line improves Asia-North Europe network
  • SSA President Esben Poulsson elected as new ICS Chairman
  • Chennai Port & Southern Railway sign MoU for transportation of automobiles for export
  • List of importers / exporters felicitated for their valuable contribution at kandla port
  • Nitin Gadkari felicitates leading performers of Kandla trade
  • RFID-enabled container document verification system inaugurated at Chennai Port
  • Ganesh Kumar Gupta elected Vice-President of Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The best from east and west
  • Forecasting demand for products
  • New rail service and new record from Felixstowe
  • Revamped locomotives for Latvia
  • Pema recruits first full-time employee
  • Aeroflot wings its way to Lyon
  • Hamburger Geschirrbude open to third parties
  • Freight link to Teheran
  • Forging ahead with Fehmarnbelt link
  • Menzies signs MoU with Oman Air
  • SSI names first ever general manager
  • London P&I points to risks in cargo holds
  • SSA president elected ICS chairman
  • Axing fuel consumption with innovative vehicle
  • Connecting eastern Spain to St Petersburg
  • Impact of refugee crisis on F&l industry
  • THY adding Uzbekistan capacity
  • Rickmers takes NPC in tow

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • Dredging creates diversity in Iowa
  • Increasing demand for lay-up services sees GAC open in Namibia
  • DP World in USD442 million Somaliland port agreement
  • Executive board for HSH run-off portfolio complete
  • When dredging makes an environmental difference - a round table with Scott Baker
  • Awilco LNG sells two steam turbine vessels
  • Korea Development Bank explains STX O&S receivership
  • Singapore's PSA terminals latest to offer box weight service
  • Outlook for Indian LPG demand remains positive
  • Banks approve South Korea shipbuilders' self-help plans
  • China P&I Management sets up Shanghai office
  • Chinese yards take orders for eight small box boats
  • Myanmar congestion hits critical levels, government considers 24-hour operations
  • Esben Poulsson elected ICS chairman
  • Struggling China carriers need relief measures, says Shanghai institute

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • HMM pulls back from bankruptcy as shipowners relent, but Hanjin still on the brink
  • Silk Way calls for rival airline to 'play fair' over its plan for US services and a global network
  • Vietnam's ports brace for chaos as they await clarification on how to apply VGM rule
  • Argos drivers to strike over Stobart transfer
  • Another airline quits Venezuela as IATA urges countries to pay up - while Prince William addresses AGM
  • Logistics can benefit as China gets a taste for Australian foods
  • Ex-Alibaba executive Ching Guo appointed to key CEVA hi-tech contract logistics role

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • Royal Caribbean sells Legend of the Seas
  • Evoqua launches compact version of BWMS
  • Fish farmer and OSV operator plan JV
  • SAFE Boats International makes milestone delivery
  • University of Strathclyde wins student ferry design prize
  • Esben Poulsson is new Chairman of ICS

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • Esben Poulsson elected chairman of International Chamber of Shipping
  • Drain inspection brings closure of Chittenden Locks in Ballard
  • Change of command set for Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT
  • DHL moving daily cargo service to Sea-Tac International Airport
  • Rail association releases cargo stats for week, month

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • UASC shareholders delay vote on Hapag-Lloyd deal
    Another EGM will be convened once more details of the proposed tie-up are known
  • Re-skilling a river
    As London's River Thames is busier than it has been for years, it is important to ensure there are skilled people afloat and ashore
  • Threat to tankers as Opec urges oil inventory drawdown
    High oil inventories around the world need to be drawn down to normal levels, Opec urged on Thursday
  • Frontline, Euronav and Diamond S Shipping form suezmax JV
    Goal is to create single point of contact for charterers to access 43 suezmaxes
  • PSA and Global Ports make ready to weigh boxes
    Companies join growing band of terminal operators offering VGM services from July 1
  • More capacity cuts on the way
    Alphaliner expects carriers to make significant capacity reductions, as they look to reverse the rate rot and return to profit
  • ICS picks Esben Poulsson as new chairman
    Morooka's successor intends to work with IMO member states to ramp up progress on carbon dioxide emissions
  • CIMC Enric pulls out of SinoPacific Offshore acquisition and loan deals
    Conditions required for both transactions to go through were not fulfilled
  • Diana Containerships to carry out reverse stock split
    Shares to trade on split-adjusted basis at start of trading on or around June 9, 2016
  • Cosco Singapore wins order from CMA CGM for four containerships
    Vessels expected to be delivered between March 31, 2018 and August 31, 2018
  • USCG faces lawsuit over Great Lakes pilotage rates
    US Great Lakes ports, vessel-operating companies and maritime trade associations concerned over rates increase

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • LA, Long Beach, Oakland terminals open door to potentially weighing containers
  • UPS warns shippers of SOLAS delays come July 1
  • Kuehne + Nagel details VGM submission costs to meet SOLAS rule
  • LTL truck freight volumes nearly stall at ODFL
  • UASC shareholders signal support for merger with Hapag-Lloyd
  • US West Coast imports slip ahead of peak season
  • ALE wins four-year contract for UK offshore wind projects
  • Three North American port terminals make most-improved list
  • Groundwork laid for DP World to invest in Somaliland's Berbera port
  • Brazilian beef export surge could lose spark
  • Schneider zeroes in on last-mile business via acquisitions
  • Congestion cripples Myanmar's Yangon port
  • PSA to offer SOLAS container weighing services at all terminals

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • BMW suit blames Ford SUV for Courage fire
    New York lawsuit by BMW targets rival automaker and American Roll-On, Roll-Off Carrier.
  • US LNG project gets nod from feds
    Regulators sign off on the ninth liquefaction project slated for the US.
  • UBS: Charter pool easier than merger
    Investment bank sees benefits to earnings in newly announced suezmax pool.
  • Arrow forges alliance with Seaport Global
    US investment bank and London-headquartered shipbroker strike cooperation deal to offer services to each other's clients.
  • Tanker giants unveil suezmax charter pool
    Trio forms pool in effort to reduce opex, and provide more options to charterers.
  • VLCC rates rise 26% as availability slims
    Spot rates for suezmaxes also rise by more than 24% this week.
  • UK Register rises but ownership falls
    UK Chamber of Shipping has mixed feelings following disclosure of national fleet stats.
  • Lithuanian Shipping to be liquidated
    Rump of bankrupt bulker owner to be wound up after it failed to sell all its ships following dry cargo slump.
  • Corvette damaged in tanker clash
    Naval vessel holed by National Shipping's Saturn in Argentina.
  • Nigeria eyes new shipping line
    Transport minister considering launching national operator and deep-sea port.
  • Indonesian ferry gets stuck on sandbar
    Passengers remained on Pelni's Kelud in Singapore Strait.
  • ABG posts $254m loss in Q4
    Indian shipbuilder's problems mount as revenue dwindles further.
  • Poulsson elected as new chairman of ICS
    Shipping veteran pledges to place CO2 emissions and ballast water convention at the top of agenda.
  • SGX Baltic deal is 'funeral' for broking
    Retired futures broker pulls no punches in denouncing UK exchange's sale to Singapore.
  • Otto Marine targeted by mystery buyer
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner to receive offer for its shares "as soon as possible".
  • Daiichi to issue $23m of new shares
    Restructuring Japanese firm selling stock to 17 owners and shipyards taking control of the company.
  • Maersk clinches Rusal aluminium deal
    Danish container line to carry up to 10,000 boxes per year for Russian producer.
  • Four tankers stuck off Venezuela in BP pay row
    Ships cannot discharge until PDVSA settles bills with UK oil major.
  • RCCL sells ship to Thomson Cruises
    New York-listed company offloads 1995-built vessel to serve its Double-Double growth project.
  • KSS books chemical tanker trio
    Korean owner the latest to add to orderbook at domestic Dae Sun yard.
  • Hyundai Mipo brokerage unit to be sold
    South Korean shipbuilding group keeps offloading assets in effort to improve its finances.
  • Tanker and bunker group Monjasa pushes up profit
    Danish owner says 2015 performance was "robust" as volumes rose.
  • Yara sells out $500m bond
    LPG carrier owner boosts finances with third US debt sale.
  • Fredriksen firms team up on aquaculture
    Deep Sea Supply and Marine Harvest joint venture to build, own and operate industry vessels.
  • Hapag-Lloyd turns Syrian refugee into trainee
    Shipowner looks to do more than just rescue those who had fled warzones for a better life.
  • Vopak renews EUR 1bn revolving credit facility
    Dutch terminals group says facility continues to provide flexibility to carry out its business ambitions.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • PSA, CMA CGM outline preparations for VGM
  • Trade professionals join FedEx, NCBFAA
  • Creditors approve Hyundai Heavy restructuring
  • Human rights violation triggers CBP action against Chinese company
  • IATA: Airfreight volumes tick up in April
  • Schneider acquires two 'final mile' trucking companies
  • Imperial Holdings purchases European delivery business
  • DHL Express opens new Tokyo facility
  • TOTE settles with three more El Faro victims' families
  • Stifel: FedEx-TNT integration may be 'easier planned than executed'
  • Kerry Logistics acquires U.S.-based NVOCC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 2, 2016
  • Mumbai tight on 380 CST bunker fuel: sources
  • TRADER NOTE: OceanConnect Marine hires marine lubricants trader
  • Singapore Jun ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term inked at discounts of around $7/mt
    Down $2/mt from May term contracts.
  • Chemoil to start supply of bunker fuel in Australia's Brisbane
    It intends to target cruise lines along the east coast.
  • Bunker fuel, MGO prices rise on vessel congestion at the Houston Ship Channel
    High water level in Houston Ship Channel affected loading of bunker fuel.
  • Ecuador's IFO 380 CST prices hit highest level since December
    Oil refiner Petroecuador increased its fuel oil June posted price to $234.35/mt, up from $139.75/mt in May.
  • French refineries, some ports still disrupted; strike spreads
    Tugboat operators to strike Thursday

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
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.
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
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
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.
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
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
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
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
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.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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
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
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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