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June 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific, Asia-Europe contract rates fall 29pc in year to May
  • DP World chief calls for co-operation on 'One Belt One Road'
  • Kenya not ready to comply with UN's rule for container weights by July 1
  • Drewry doubts new Panama will drain USWC cargo to USEC in short term
  • China's Silk Road scheme brings opportunities to Hong Kong: HKTDC
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances loop with new Black Sea Med Express (BMX)
  • Echo Global Logistics returns to buy niche businesses after pause
  • Outlook for Vietnam's logistics sector bright as exports, production rise
  • Automated gates expected to cut truck congestion at Chennai port
  • ICTSI Philippine-Georgia Friendship Park opened in Tbilisi Zoo
  • Swedish pilots join Air France-KLM strike, but fissures split French and Dutch
  • Miami and Brussels airports launch pharma twin air hub alliance
  • FAA seeks US$350,000 Amazon fine for drain cleaner leak at UPS facility
  • Tampa International Airport keeps Amazon's Florida warehouses stocked
  • MASKargo migrates services over to Unisys Logistics Management System

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Cybersecurity management system being developed for fleet
  • Flywheel Logistics appoints PwC for advising on equity infusion
  • NOL appoints new Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
  • Work under progress for launching LNG barges on the Ganga
  • Duty barrier may be imposed on import of chemical
  • More global demand for Indian sugar seen this fiscal
  • JNPT launches final leg of Inter-Terminal Transfer across APMT & NSICT & vice versa
  • Major Ports show marginal increase in thermal coal imports
  • Notes on Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Truck operator opens new facility in California
  • Fastest growing private company in UK
  • New Spanish carrier chooses Jettainer
  • IRU urges moratorium in France
  • Dagnese transfers to Peco Pallet
  • Deploying drones for ship inspections
  • Deeper footprint in Black Forest
  • Refurbishing USA-Mexico desert railway line
  • Arkas Line redesigning Turkey-Levant coverage
  • LH Cargo station opens at PAD
  • 65 candles for Chipolbrok
  • Deschodt takes a step forward in Dunkirk
  • Huawei laurels for Kuehne + Nagel
  • From Poland to Belarus via Kutno and Brest
  • World's largest sea-lock opened in Antwerp
  • Maskargo migrates to LMS
  • New CEO and CFO for NOL

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Shorter-haul voyages set to squeeze LNG shipowners
  • Lawmaker: US ports still vulnerable to terrorism
  • GasLog taps Oslo bond buyers as investor interest perks up
  • Marine hull insurance set to undergo cost revolution
  • Dredging must mitigate and adapt to climate, says WODA chairman
  • CMA CGM names Sartini as new chief executive of NOL
  • Pacific Radiance in arbitration with Chinese shipbuilders
  • South Korea's president urges proactive and principled restructuring of shipbuilders
  • Dry bulk demolition sales, newbuilding deliveries slow down
  • Hanjin-HMM tie-up possible once restructuring completed, says finance chief
  • Sungdong Shipbuilding inks product tanker contract
  • Iran-South Korea container service launched as business and trade ties gather steam
  • How spike in crude supply disruptions impacts tankers

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • More merger rumours as Hanjin charter cut talks are hobbled by payment arrears
  • IAG Cargo appoints Pravin Singh to head Asia Pacific and India, as John Cheetham moves back to HQ
  • China's strategy is to link its global supply chain investments by 'one belt, one road'
  • Expanding Qatar eyes new routes into China and LatinAm perishable air cargo market
  • Comment: a new balance between 'the business' and IT could boost air cargo
  • Europe transport chief: think bigger on EU-US open skies
  • FAA proposes $350,000 hazmat fine for Amazon after drain cleaner leak harms UPS staff
  • CMA CGM executives move into NOL boardroom as takeover completes

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Frigate towed to Detyens for conversion
  • HII makes VP appointment at Newport News
  • First National funds Nigeria shipyard offer
  • Now part of CMA CGM, NOL gets new leadership
  • New high-speed ferry for Majestic Ferries
  • Schulte box ship earns discounts for environmental performance
  • Dualog names Hannemann Product Manager

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Port of Portland Commission Oks gas station lease at PDX
  • COSCO vessel heading to Panama for first transit through expanded canal
  • NYK buying 25 percent share in subsea facilities company
  • Drewry Benchmarking Club reports drop in freight rates
  • Ceremony marks command change at Portland Marine Safety Unit

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Strange bedfellows as container lines fight for survival
    The dust is starting to settle on the biggest shake-up the industry has ever seen, but expect a few more shocks still to come
  • Industry leaders required. Apply here
    Given the turmoil in shipping, entering awards may not be the top of your priority list today. It should be
  • OW Bunker triple payment threat extends to hundreds of Norwegian owners
    Some have already paid twice for same stem, lawyer confirms
  • Supras shift down a notch
    Softer sentiment emerges but all is not lost
  • Baltic extends olive branch to new broker group
    Exchange says it looks forward to "constructive engagement" with new panellist group
  • Banks ask Marenave to sell entire fleet
    Hamburg-listed KG operator admits it might not make it to end of year
  • Iran exports to boost ethylene/LPG carriers
    Iranian volumes will help soak up tonnage and offset the slowed US trade by 2017
  • Decision on Elbe deepening project due in 2017
    Dredging is vital for Hamburg access by megaships
  • Boxship rescues survivors from damaged yacht
    Southern Lily deploys rescue line to save two men and a woman off New Zealand
  • Majority of DSME unionised workers vote for industrial action
    Strike date has yet to be confirmed
  • NOL board appoints industry veteran Nicolas Sartini as new chief executive
    Newly constituted board names Serge Corbel as chief financial officer
  • IRISL launches first direct container service from Incheon to Middle East
    Seven vessels to enter South Korean port at fortnightly intervals
  • Cruelty claims prompt Australia-Vietnam live cattle export halt
    Industry association to investigate alleged incidents
  • South Korea labour reforms to aid shipyard workers
    President Park to dial back on employment retention funding, postpone social insurance payments and seek to increase unemployment benefits
  • Pacific Radiance issues arbitration notices to two Chinese yards
    Yards allegedly failed to delivery offshore vessels in accordance with contract obligations
  • Navios Maritime warned by NYSE over share price
    Company aims to regain compliance of listing regulations within stipulated grace period
  • VLCC owners sing post-Posidonia blues
    Benchmark Middle East-Japan rate down more than $10,000 per day in one session
  • Capital Link expands team as need for capital grows
    Bankers Sandy Reddin and Kathleen Menten join Nicolas Bornozis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Another trans-Pacific carrier cuts capacity amid back-to-school restocking
  • Georgia to soon choose operator of Black Sea container port
  • All-water service replaces Mexican intermodal route to Houston
  • Government minister rekindles talk of HMM, Hanjin merger
  • Chennai hopes tech breaks bottlenecks
  • Canada's Manitoulin Group acquires global cold-chain forwarder
  • CMA CGM shakes up NOL executive board
  • Damco launches container weighing services
  • New Iran-South Korea container service sign of growing ties

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Nigeria's Fairway scores cash for yard buy
    Offshore vessel operator sources up to $62.2m to purchase and expand facility at Onne Port Complex.
  • Nordea seeks freeze on Primorsk lawyer pay
    Bank says about $2m in fees to shipowner's attorney fees should be deferred until after tanker auction over 'troubling' developments.
  • Quality key to tapping Oslo bond window
    Experts explain the route to bond market dollars, with clock potentially ticking for would-be issuers.
  • Yilport bags Solventas liquids terminal
    Yildirim Group subsidiary buys country's largest liquids port facility as part of growth ambitions.
  • Iran oil exports reach four-year high
    Tanker shipments to Europe recovering to near pre-sanctions levels.
  • GasLog completes bond sale worth $90m
    LNG carrier owner successfully concludes issue of fresh debt in Oslo.
  • Mermaid re-charters 'unique' vessel
    Singapore-listed owner enters into one-year agreement with Miclyn for ex-Windermere.
  • MMA Offshore struggles to sell ships
    Australia's MMA Offshore says it will fail to meet its asset-disposal target this year.
  • VLCC supply 'plentiful' short term, Nokta says
    Analyst surveys falling VLCC market while Arctic looks to Basrah for signs.
  • BSC plots $370m tanker, bulker order
    Bangladeshi owner wants new ships to serve contracts with national oil company and power stations.
  • Flex LNG co-founders clear their desks
    Jostein Ueland and Trym Tveitnes resign from John Fredriksen-controlled company.
  • Japanese owner scraps oldest boxship
    Tokei Kaiun said to have sold the MOL Solution for demolition in India.
  • Alpha snaps up second capesize of 2016
    Greek owner confirms purchase of modern vessel.
  • Saade and Sartini era begins at NOL
    CMA CGM executives officially take over top tier positions at newly acquired Singaporean company.
  • Epic LPG carrier suffers water ingress
    Chinese authorities respond to Singapore-owned vessel in Pearl River estuary.
  • Nigerian group threatens to sink ships in delta
    NDA militants to step up activities as precursor to mediated talks with government.
  • SHI invited into India's LNG terminal project
    Fox Petroleum is trying to bring South Korean shipbuilder into $1bn scheme.
  • DSME workers vote in favour of strike
    Labour union is preparing for industrial action at the troubled shipbuilder, but no date has been set.
  • Hanjin talks rate cuts with Seaspan's Wang
    Korean group's chairman meets boxship owner's CEO as part of Hanjin Shipping's restructuring.
  • Grounded ship damages Philippines coral reefs
    A Japanese-owned vessel carrying cement accidentally runs aground.
  • USC pumps $23m into Baltic Shipyard
    Russian state holding company increases capital of shipbuilder to allow it to repay loans.
  • A2Sea clinches Danish turbine job
    Domestic owner's Sea Installer lands Horn Reef 3 wind farm contract.
  • "Bone-crushing" effort needed to save Korean yards
    South Korean president says mass job cuts necessary to avoid damage to economy.
  • PIL boxship plucks crew from stricken yacht
    New Zealand rescue authorities praise master and crew for what was a difficult operation.
  • Eidesvik secures second offshore wind contract
    Norwegian owner finally finds employment for vessel following collapse of previous charterer.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Drewry: More container mergers may be in the cards
  • Beira Port prepares for higher corn volumes amid drought
  • KLM invests in new sort system for express consignments
  • Damco to offer VGM services

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2016
  • Strikes continue at some refineries, ports in south France
    Vote due Wednesday
  • Cockett Marine Oil to end UK physical supply operations
    From end of June.
  • IEA sees oil market back in balance in H2
  • India eyes switch to LNG-fueled barges on the Ganges by end-2018
  • Nigerian militants threaten to attack oil tankers
  • Japan's Apr bonded bunker fuel sales fall 23.5% from Mar to 2.12 mil barrels
    The sharp month-on-month pull back came amid a backdrop of high prices and low demand.
  • Oil complex weakens amid sell-off in global equities
    Several upcoming events with the potential to impact financial markets have shifted the investor climate to one of "risk-off" behavior.

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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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