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July 5, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes Asia-east coast South America rate US$750/TEU July 15
  • UASC shareholders sign over all, only formalities left in Hapag deal
  • Vietnam grabs market share from Asian rivals in European trade
  • Huangpu Wenchong yard wins 4 dual-fuel box ships orders from Europe
  • Huge destocking of European inventories slowed box volumes 4pc
  • Port of Virginia's throughput increases 4.8pc to 219,398 TEU
  • US mulls 2-man rail crews while researching driverless trucks
  • Mideast gas exporters face new risks from Panama Canal expansion
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO to address Sept 13 Hamburg meet after UASC buyout
  • Brexit may serve tankers well, but uncertainty will dog other trades
  • Slipping sub-Saharan non-oil exports to US tripled over 16 years
  • Bahamas Customs fees and fines risk general air freight boycott
  • Brexit vote stalls London area airport expansion decision yet again
  • DB Schenker signs high-tech uShip to take on freight brokerage job

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 4, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics announces appointment of Adarsh Hegde as Joint Managing Director
  • APM Terminals to acquire full ownership of APM Terminals-Aarhus
  • BTL appoints agency partner in Iran
  • Coastal shipping of coal getting impetus under Sagarmala
  • Container shipping industry to benefit from harmonised interchange inspection criteria
  • DP World Group Chairman & CEO rings market opening bell to celebrate listing of $ 1.2 bn Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
  • FMC allows flexible implementation of SOLAS mandatory VGM requirement at six US ports
  • Hamburg Süd honoured as Top Ranked Carrier 2016
  • Jamaica develops SOLAS container weighing rule guidelines
  • Massive surge in SCFI freight rates
  • MOL vessel first Neo-Panamax containership to commercially transit expanded Panama Canal
  • Slow growth in shipping fleet seen reducing officer shortage
  • Steel/TMT bars moved from Kolkata to Agartala (via Ashuganj) through inland waterways & Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route
  • Coir products exports looking up
  • JNPCT & JN Port as a whole show improved performance in June 2016 & Q1 2016-17
  • Development of Multimodal Logistics Parks under Sagarmala seen benefiting containerised cargo movement in India
  • Gati Kausar launches temperature-controlled warehouse near Delhi
  • Growing e-commerce to invest $8 bn in infra, logistics: ASSOCHAM study
  • Essar Steel India records 48 pc growth in flat steel production in Q1
  • GMR Infrastructure announces stake sale in transmission projects to Adani Transmission
  • Post-Brexit, Sri Lanka mulling expediting ETCA with India
  • Tariff value of various products revised
  • Two dozen textile parks planned

International Transport Journalweb site
  • American Club elects new Director
  • New partner in Ruhr basin
  • Road One appointee to raise intermodal safety
  • Splurging out on tank container fleet
  • WDA for IJS Global Gefco UK
  • New container processing platform in Tuticorin
  • Executive quartet for DB Schenker Americas
  • Virgin Atlantic tries to catch Nigerian cargo with GSA
  • From one wrinkle smoother to another
  • Honeywell to acquire Intelligrated
  • Freight railway sets up own forwarding company
  • Shippers fear rising costs due to VGM regulations
  • Chapman Freeborn reinforces OBC business in India
  • Freight exchange wins award
  • Georgia - part of the new Silk Road
  • Second MD for Grimaldi Germany
  • One owner only for Aarhus terminal
  • Royal Brunei touches down in Zhengzhou

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 4, 2016
  • Marine trials begin at Liverpool2
  • BigLift Shipping continues fleet development
  • Clarksons issues profit warning on weak markets and uncertainty, shares fall
  • Faith Holdings' offer for Hellenic Carriers becomes unconditional
  • Majority of Farstad's lenders agree three-month standstill
  • KAMCO provides USD106 million to refinance bulker purchases
  • Apparel trade drives South Asia transhipment patterns
  • HMM to become top Far East-Middle East carrier
  • Ezra Holdings finds buyer for FPSO
  • India pours billions into port-rail connections
  • HHI explains 'emergency situation' to staff
  • Brightoil subsidiary terminates acquisition of 10 bunker barges
  • Wisdom Marine orders two Aframax tankers
  • New name, business for CSCL

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 4, 2016
  • Shippers slam forwarders and carriers 'exploiting' VGM rule to add more fees
  • South Asia the star performer in a sluggish first quarter for container ports
  • World's biggest air freight forwarders see volumes fall 3% this year - smaller players do better
  • Analysis: Brexit may throw up a few challenges for 'lean and mean' DFDS
  • The Northern Powerhouse is ship-shaped in Liverpool
  • Carlsberg to close UK distribution arm with loss of 1,000 jobs as DHL steps in
  • RiverOak sees a future for Manston in freight

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 4, 2016
  • Aronnax: The digital gravy train
    Wärtsilä's acquistion of Eniram was a matter of when, not if, yet there are still questions to be answered on data
  • Sovcomflot affiliates return to legal battle with Nikitin
    Latest litigation has started in London High Court
  • Kyriakos Mamidakis death ruled suicide
    The 84-year-old businessman was found dead at the weekend as clouds gathered over the family's petroleum business
  • Olympic fixture from West Africa supports VLCC market
    Longhaul fixture stands out in otherwise uninspiring VLCC trading week
  • Summer lull hits charter market
    Fixture activity slows and will continue to do so, but brokers say there is reason to be optimistic in light of recent container trade volume indicators
  • Handysize earnings at two-month high
    But rates expected to nudge down due to upcoming holidays in Asia
  • Qatargas corners greater LNG market share for Q-flex vessels
    Producer signs new contracts to supply 2.4m tonnes per year in Europe and Asia
  • Clarksons shares hit after profit warning
    Bearish freight and asset market conditions hurt performance of London-listed shipping services group
  • Rising bunker costs to hit carrier profits
    Second-quarter results set to be lower as rising fuel costs hit margins
  • Curtis Davis Garrard to merge with Haynes and Boone
    London ship finance specialists get together with Texan corporate law giant
  • New name for CSCL as focus turns to financial services
    Company will be known as Cosco Shipping Development; trading arrangements on Hong Kong bourse will not be affected
  • Ezra companies sell 80% stake in FPSO owner PV Keez
    Singapore-listed Ezra says $166.3m sale of PV Keez is in line with strategy to move away from owning FPSO assets
  • India to undertake port-rail connectivity projects worth $2.1bn
    Schemes approved under the Ministry of Shipping's Sagarmala programme
  • Vale sells three very large ore carriers to ICBC-led group for $269m
    World's largest iron ore miner is also negotiating the sale of other vessels
  • Long-term prospects
    For an industry where timing is critical in decision making, only a few people seem to cultivate a native wisdom in their appreciation of its cycles and disruptive influences

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 4, 2016
  • HMM aims for Asia-Middle East market share dominance
  • APM Terminals takes full control of fast-growing Denmark terminal
  • No SOLAS trouble reported at major Japanese ports
  • Jawaharlal Nehru shippers hit with another service levy
  • India doubles down on connecting ports to rail network
  • Brazil economic woes spark liner service consolidation and higher rates
  • Cuba's Mariel port has ambitious plan to become giant feeder hub
  • Apparel trade sewing up South Asia transshipment business
  • CSCL to get a new name as it shifts focus from boxes to finance

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 4, 2016
  • Viking turns up heat in bondholder battle
    Offshore vessel owner says bondholders are rejecting fair and attractive proposal and could end up with nothing.
  • Chinese stimulus to firm dry cargo rates
    Lorentzen & Stemoco positive for dry bulk as Beijing responds to Brexit.
  • CSCL changes name to reflect liner exit
    Chinese company to become Cosco Shipping Development after CSG's merger with Cosco.
  • Offshore bubble bursts as tonnage builds
    Quiet weekend poses rates danger to owners in North Sea.
  • Drugs worth $275m found in three containers
    Australian police seize 2.5m hits of methamphetamine in Melbourne.
  • SCF fights Nikitin's $388m compensation claim
    London hearing will focus on what private Russian owner would have done with cash frozen by state company ahead of massive fraud trial.
  • Fincantieri signs landmark deal with CSSC
    Italian shipbuilder gets more strategic role in the construction of the first Chinese cruiseship for Carnival.
  • Stephen Feinberg sells DHT shares
    Fund manager has cashed out of New York-listed tanker owner, filing says.
  • Berenberg in $500m private equity push
    Historic German bank joins forces with new partner to help fill industry funding gap.
  • Polemis aframax deal sets new benchmark
    Greek owner New Shipping buys second tanker in as many months.
  • CMES expects first half profit to spike
    Chinese VLCC and bulker owner expects a boost from government subsidies and better crude market.
  • WSS opens 24/7 service in Egypt and Panama
    Shipmanagement company responds to market demand and picks up first contract from Avance.
  • Austal stays in compliance
    Australian shipbuilder maintains banking support despite higher production costs.
  • Farstad strikes short-term debt deal
    Offshore shipowner wins summer breathing space as it works toward restructuring solution.
  • Clarksons: 2016 profit will be 'materially lower'
    London-listed shipbroker says falling freight rates, offshore slowdown, limited newbuildings and quiet capital markets will impact bottom line.
  • Thai shipyard blast kills four
    Ayutthaya facility shut after blast during work on ferry newbuilding.
  • Seacor swoops for Richfield fleet
    US owner said to have bought 11 offshore ships from Singapore company.
  • HMM claims Middle East supremacy
    Restructuring Korean owner boosts links to region; 'has largest market share.'
  • Braemar top brass see little increase in salaries
    Chief executive only director to see higher pay packet as shipbroker's board sees major overhaul.
  • Vale offloads more VLOCs to ICBC
    Brazilian mining giant says it is also negotiating the sale of other vessels to strengthen its balance sheet.
  • Otto Marine seeks bond redemption approval
    Move to redeem notes part of Singapore offshore vessel operator's plans to go private.
  • Stealth Maritime aframax arrested in Singapore
    Super Shipping has Greek-owned vessel detained over claims it is owed $4.4m in charter fees.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 4, 2016
  • Med HSFO cargo market at steepest backwardation in 20 months on tight supply
  • Renewed violence rocks Nigeria's delta region as militants bomb pipelines
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Colombia's peace deal could spur oil sector turnaround
  • Norway averts strike that would have hit oil, gas production

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