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July 19, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong H1 box volume plunges 10.5pc with June throughput down 8.6pc
  • MOL implements GRI for cargo from Asia to Southern Africa from August 1
  • Hamburg's big port operator completes rail terminal at Altenwerder box shop
  • MSC reports uptake of VGM rules in France higher than expected
  • NZ's meat and dairy exporters gets largest ever boxship for Asia run
  • Mexican box volume up 3.1pc January-to-May as world prospects darken
  • Panama Canal Authority and Port Miami renew MoU to boost trade
  • Iperindo joins Marintec Indonesia to help transform Indonesia into a maritime power
  • Migrant incursions causes suspension of Calais truck-train service
  • Several factors, including Brexit, could lower cross-Channel transport rates
  • Cathay boosts cargo presence in US with new freighter service to Portland
  • IATA index shows air cargo executives foresee gloomy outlook
  • Chinese hacker jailed for theft of sensitive US aerospace data

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • Davies Turner expands UK-Poland services & European network
  • HAROPA - Port of Le Havre now in 3D & in real time
  • OOCL announces new Asia-Adriatic service for Asia-Europe trade
  • UASC & Hapag-Lloyd sign business combination agreement
  • Refrigerant from China gets anti-dumping levy
  • Major Ports do quite well in Q1 2016-17
  • Proposed Enayam Port seen resulting in annual savings of INR 1,500 cr. to ex-im community
  • Cargolux Airlines organises customer get-together in Mumbai
  • Concept Note: Logistics Efficiency Enhancement Program (LEEP)-Development of Multimodal Logistics Parks
  • JDGFT & Fieo hold awareness session on foreign trade in Kochi

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • US maritime group looks to build up migrant rescue training
  • CPLP's 'Hyundai haircut' is much smaller than feared
  • Former DSME CEO indicted for corruption
  • Scrapping no panacea to excessive overcapacity, say analysts
  • Stolt-Nielsen to buy Jo Tankers
  • Bahri and APICORP set up USD1.5 billion fund to buy 15 VLCCs
  • Russia launches 'world's most powerful' icebreaker
  • DSME finalises its largest plant project
  • Hyundai HI delivers world's largest drilling rig
  • Polaris Shipping plan listing in 1Q17
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC sign merger agreement
  • NYK pleads guilty to cartel conduct in Australia
  • China's iron ore stockpiles hit 18-month high
  • VICT secures USD300 million loan as Phase 1 opening nears

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd-UASC merger moves a step closer as lines agree ownership split
  • FAA bans flights between US and Turkey
  • Forwarders finally on equal footing with air cargo carriers following outbreak of peace between IATA and FIATA
  • Software playing by the rules could give us air cargo humans an edge
  • China's BAIC Motors follows Asian shippers to Mexico
  • Tauranga port doubles up

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • NYK pleads guilty in Australian criminal cartel case
  • Rolls Royce wins polar cruise ship contract
  • Wartsila to supply Marelli Motori with G-bearings
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC agree merger terms
  • Stolt-Nielsen swoops on Jo Tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • The Boeing Company marks 100th anniversary
  • Yang Ming Marine Transport opens subsidiary company in Spain
  • NYK team earns award for LNG-fueled tugboat
  • FedEx receives DOT nod for cargo flights to Cuba
  • Global Logistics System taps Sham as new chief executive officer

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • Handies earnings continue to ride at nine-month high
    Europe and Far East gain but parts of Atlantic trades show softness
  • Capital Product says HMM rate cut deal 'relatively favourable'
    Partnership will get compensation equivalent to $37m for a period of reduced hire on five vessels
  • Goodwill out and Hayes back at UK Department for Transport
    Britain set for new shipping minister
  • MSC upgrades India service
    Line joins forces with CMA CGM and UASC to add port calls
  • Long summer ahead for charter shipowners
    But for larger tonnage providers it could be easier to bear amid signs that rates are on the up
  • OSG presses on with splitting international and domestic business
    Filing registration with SEC for tanker spin-off is an important milestone, says chief executive Blackley
  • Turkey's biggest port closed during coup attempt, Mersin confirms
    But operations rapidly restored, while APMT says no impact on its Izmir facility
  • NYK pleads guilty to cartel charges in Australia
    Investigations into other alleged cartel participants continuing
  • South Korean yards' workers plan strikes this week
    Employees to protest against painful restructuring measures
  • Stolt-Nielsen buying Jo Tankers' chemical tanker business
    Fleet renewal is crucial as charterers become increasingly picky over chemical tanker ages
  • Triton/TAL merger to create box giant
    A new container leasing behemoth is born as TAL and Triton join forces
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC aim for end-2016 merger
    Update: New line will be fifth-biggest in the world with fleet of 237 ships totalling around 1.6m teu
  • SBM Offshore inks settlement deal over alleged corruption in Brazil
    Leniency pact with Petrobras and Brazilian authorities allows company to resume business with Petrobras
  • India's major ports see 6.2% growth in first-quarter cargo traffic
    Mormugao port posts record traffic growth due to surge in iron ore volumes
  • A river runs through it
    The Port of London's vision for the Thames offers a positive message of growth and improvement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • XPO says it's at an 'inflection point' to profitability
  • Protest of NY-NJ port hiring practices shuts down traffic temporarily
  • Next phase of inland ports are intermediate DCs near cities
  • CMA CGM closes on NOL takeover offer
  • NYK pleads guilty to ro-ro price fixing in Australia
  • J.B. Hunt adds truck capacity, grabs market share
  • Indian port, manufacturing initiatives help arrest export slide
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC sign merger deal
  • Massive TEU scrapping just a dent in surplus capacity, Drewry says

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • US LNG plant wins ok to raise export capacity
    Latest move sets up US for another step increase in LNG capacity in coming years.
  • Aker backs Solstad in Rem merger offer
    Proposal would reunite companies that went their separate ways in 2009.
  • Seaborne flows of US crude hit 18-month low
    Lifting of export ban failed to meet market hopes; world seaborne crude growth slowing.
  • CMA CGM nearly done swallowing up NOL
    French liner operator to start compulsory acquisition of remaining sliver after voluntary offer results in 97.8% stake.
  • Wells sees tanker demand risk in 'noise'
    Trump, Brexit and Turkey's unrest may not mean much on their own, but together they could bring trouble for crude demand, analyst says.
  • Capital Product off the hook with HMM
    Analysts united in belief 20% rate cut could have been far deeper.
  • Safe Bulkers wins fourth debt reprieve
    Polys Haijioannou-led company gets debt payments waived over next two years, and easier terms.
  • Tallinn to sell EUR 80m bond to fund ferries
    Estonian port issuing debt to pay for four newbuildings from Turkey and Poland.
  • Bondholders put the brakes on Rem's plans
    Age Remoy-led company "evaluates strategic alternatives" as it fails to get green light.
  • CPP reveals 20% HMM charter cut
    Korean owner will pay Marinakis-backed company $23,480 instead of $29,350 until 2019.
  • Stolt takes rival a year after sowing growth seeds
    Niels Stolt-Nielsen explains initial preparation for M&A came in 2015 with talks with Jo starting at Easter time this year.
  • Mini-bulker grounds in India
    JSW Steel ore vessel partially flooded off Mumbai coast.
  • Profit alert hits Hapag shares on merger day
    German owner's stock declines by 8% as investors react negatively to lower EBITDA forecast.
  • NYK admits Australian cartel charge
    Japanese owner will be fined at least $10m after investigation into car transport between 2009 and 2012.
  • Seized arms ship sinks in Philippines
    Captain Ufuk takes on water seven years after being held in weapons-smuggling case.
  • Statoil exercises option for Solstad AHTS
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner wins annual contract extension for 2007-built ship.
  • Clarksons: 27 yards won work in first half
    Data from shipbroking giant shows extent of difficulties facing the world's shipyards.
  • Fratelli Neri orders three tugs from Damen
    Italian owner returns to international shipbuilder and brings its total number of orders to six.
  • Maersk Supply names Bachmann new COO
    Asset manager of Maersk Drilling will leave his position to take over new role at Maersk's offshore arm.
  • Two killed as cargoships collide
    Captain and engineer die after their vessel involved in smash off Japan.
  • WIS workers start hunger strike
    Indian shiprepairs at ABG yard to starve themselves over non-payment of wages.
  • Philly Shipyard books stronger profit
    Oslo-listed outfit guides for slightly spiky earnings as it pushes out new tankers.
  • Stolt-Nielsen in $575m Jo Tankers swoop
    Oslo-listed owner buys 13 strong chemical tanker fleet and share in newbuildings from Norwegian company.
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs merger deal with UASC
    German owner bolsters its presence in the liner companies' top-five; revises outlook and expects smaller EBITDA.
  • Bahri in new $1.5bn VLCC venture
    Saudi Arabian owner teams with Arab Petroleum to invest in tankers.
  • Samsung Heavy closes on $2.5bn FLNG order
    Korean yard set to win big deal from ENI after losing $4.6bn Shell contract in April.
  • BW Offshore's $100m share sale over-subscribed
    Singapore FPSO group receives commitments for 34% more stock than was on offer in refinancing issue.
  • SBM Offshore settles with Brazil
    Dutch FPSO operator to make $162.8m leniency agreement payment to have Brazilian corruption charges against it dropped.
  • Cruiseship sinks on Amazon River
    Four crew missing and others injured after Aqua Amazon capsizes after explosion.
  • Aegean Shipping indicted by US grand jury
    Greek manager and Liberian owning company charged in ongoing "magic pipe" case.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • NYK pleads guilty in criminal cartel case
  • Railroads, labor groups remain split over proposed two-person crew rule
  • Port of Boston handles its largest containership ever
  • Port of Hong Kong box volumes continue to fall in June
  • Drewry: Containership scrapping will double this year
  • Port of Oakland's box volumes slip in June
  • U.S. economy picks up steam
  • Report: DOJ to conduct internal investigation into failed FedEx drug case
  • Senate confirms Darling as FMCSA administrator
  • Greek shipping company indicted for pollution
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
  • Commentary: Optimization crucial in collaborative transportation procurement
  • UPS Worldwide Express adds more countries to network

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2016
  • Bunkering at Istanbul operating normally Monday: sources
  • TENDER DATA: South Korea's EWP buys 30,000 mt HSFO for July 18-20
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: OPEC's pyrrhic market share victory
    Needs a new strategy to co-exist with shale, Russia and big oil.
  • Singapore's Q2 LSMGO sales up 23.5% on quarter, 65.4% on year
    But sales fell in May and June.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
Revenues remained stable. EBITDA was down 6.9%. The 17.2% jump in profit came from interest, exchange rates, and taxes, not from operations.
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
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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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.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
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