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May 20, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • HK April down 9.3pc to 1.57 million TEU, S'pore off 3.8pc to 2.53 million TEU
  • Hong Kong Marine Department sets strict VGM box weigh-in rules for July 1
  • CMA CGM outline own rules on loading containers with VGMs
  • CMA CGM ups Asian port-Pak/west India/Sri Lanka rate US$150/TEU May 22
  • Marseille Fos general cargo in Q1 up 1pc Q1 led by container growth
  • St Petersburg's box terminal sees Q1 volume up 98.6pc to 146,200 TEU
  • Port of Odessa sees 15pc increase in box volume at 112,931 TEU
  • Seaspan Corporation's Q1 revenue up 14pc to US$215 million
  • APL's hi-tech reefers give Japanese perishables new global reach
  • Colombo to announce winning bidder for East Container Terminal next year
  • Kalmar lands deal to heighten 3 quay cranes for DP World Antwerp
  • Protectionist mood grips US Congress making trade deals a 'heavy lift'
  • Done talking, 99pc of American pilots flying for DHL vote to strike
  • Canada's Cargojet back in black for Q1 after two years of losses
  • Turkish Airlines suffers biggest Q1 loss of US$422 million as traffic slumps
  • UK air cargo interests 'must speak with one voice as Amsterdam does'
  • Frankfurt Airport sees 5pc growth in cargo volume to 182,000 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Hamburg Süd publishes new Sustainability Report
  • Investment in training seen as key to tackle predicted seafarer shortage
  • Rising VLGC fleet seen putting further pressure on LPG shipping rates
  • The Swedish Club provides a guide through marine insurance maze
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia focuses on risk management during Global Safety Day 2016 celebrations
  • APM Terminals Pipavav celebrates Global Safety Day 2016
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers Q4 FY16 net profit of INR 498 m
  • Kandla Port gets special award from Ministry of Shipping for handling 100 mt
  • ACHAA organises training session on G-Pass Exam
  • DB Schenker opens logistics centre in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai
  • DICT is now a favoured import location
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese steel imports
  • South Korea aims to be next entrant in India's Smart Cities mission

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Now it is a fact
  • New IT system under starter's orders
  • New coal transport contract awarded
  • New owner for shortline railroad in Texas
  • Blauert replaces Pierce at Yilport
  • Solution for mobile container weighing
  • St Helena still waiting for airport opening
  • Gigantic logistics control tower project
  • Gecas kicks off B737 P2F programme
  • Swifter sailing between the USA and China
  • HL: new address in Piraeus
  • More than 7.7 km of rail track per day
  • Finland's Little Giant loaded for future transport
  • Five new carrier calls make CMIT boost
  • Green light for new JV postal service
  • Top tier appointment in Madrid
  • Air China now linking Frankfurt to Shenzhen

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • US ship recyclers eye new European market source
  • Equity access thaws a little for biggest shipping names
  • Frangou keeps door ajar for related-party loans
  • Data convergence in shipping returns on the agenda, but 'one slice at a time'
  • Update: Several commercial ships involved in EgyptAir missing flight search
  • Thirsty China absorbs US chemical exports
  • Orderbook indicates need increasing for stainless steel-coated vessels
  • Chemical cargo demand forecast to surge by 2020
  • Tanker Investments to deleverage
  • Bumi Armada and Dialog tip to shine against downturn
  • China's clean fuel rule sends Singapore sales soaring
  • Tokyo court approves Daiichi Chuo rehabilitation
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries mulls sale of non-shipbuilding business
  • Throughput grows at Cosco Pacific's China and overseas terminals
  • Chinese port volumes rise in first four months
  • Sinopacific Shipbuilding parent company fails to make USD61.2 million bond payment
  • Tough going for Petronas as turnover and profits dip
  • First round of HMM charter negotiations fails

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • HMM could be in receivership tomorrow, putting chartered ships and cargo at risk of arrest
  • With cargo still under pressure, Cathay Pacific chief demands spending cuts
  • Competition among US east coast ports for perishables heats up as facilities increase cold storage space
  • Silk Way AN-12 crashes with loss of seven crew, as EgyptAir investigators focus on CDG groundstaff
  • Amazon now looks at licensing or buying freight forwarding technology
  • Industry reaction to Maersk's remote container management 'game-changer'
  • Ramon Genemaras appointed XPO Logistics' chief transformation officer
  • Mass lay-offs loom in South Korea as corporate revamp starts

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • USCG issues warning on potentially dangerous distress signal
  • Vittoria Shipyard unveils 60 knot Interceptor
  • First findings of wind propulsion study to be released
  • First ALP Maritime SX17 named at Niigata
  • VIDEO: Davie responds to Canada's new ferry initiative

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Port of Anacortes announces changes to current staff
  • US rail feight traffic totals roll to negative side for week
  • APL sees big decrease in carbon dioxide emissions
  • Retired WSF vessel HIYU to be sold later this year
  • Coast Guard rescues two men from sinking 40-foot vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Marmaras buys capesize from Hyundai Merchant Marine
    Hyundai Trust is second cape bought by Greek owner in recent days
  • Panama Canal allays safety concerns
    New locks will be safe for tugs, says ACP chairman of the board of inspectors Capt Rodrigues
  • Hellenic Carriers sells oldest bulker for scrap
    Newly private Greek owner lines up loan restructuring
  • Is the maritime industry up to speed on cyber security?
    Research suggests the industry is not as well-prepared as it should be in countering the threat of cyber attacks
  • Finding Elon
    Shipping gets two CO2 monitoring and reporting schemes, but the growing concern is whether it can remove CO2 altogether. Does it need Elon Musk?
  • Balancing the books
    Lee Meyrick was one of Lloyd's List's people to watch in marine insurance for 2016. He now marks three years as head of XL Group's marine business
  • Owners and banks confront their brave new world
    The leading lenders to Greek shipping are changing at a rapid clip
  • Ports and politics
    Proposed EU ports regulations have raised the ire of private port operators across the continent and beyond
  • Time running out for mid-sized box lines
    Tough choices ahead as carriers with modest market shares and limited resources ponder their future
  • Testing the waters
    Greek shipowners are a resilient bunch and will look to put on a good show in Athens despite deep austerity measures
  • Greeks answer the call of dry bulk tanker trends
    LLI data suggests Greeks are maintaining their prominent presence in global shipping trades
  • Greeks keep their foot on the gas
    Small gas shipping fraternity stands out for expansion, but the world's largest fleet continues growth in all sectors according to LLI data
  • Greece's European problem
    Shipping has no appetite for a Brexit, so it may be a bit off-message to suggest a certain frustration with Brussels. Here goes anyway
  • Hafnia profit slips as trading falls on oil products abundance
    Robust supply of oil products led to inventory and storage build in most regions
  • Last men out
    Despite the rising cost and uncertainty of being based in their crisis-stricken homeland, Greek shipowners have so far stood their ground
  • Roll out the blue carpet
    Buoyed by record attendances, this year's Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards will be presented on December 2 and will be judged by a prestigious panel including four new faces
  • Teekay Corp reports first-quarter net loss
    Factors undermining results include higher voyage, vessel operating and time charter hire expenses
  • Tanker Investments sees spot rates dip
    Revenues lifted by addition of six suezmaxes
  • China's back, lifting capes - or is it?
    Recent data signals have increased buying appetite for iron ore and coking coal from China as its real estate market booms
  • Good earnings, bad valuations: the curious case of crude carriers
    Secondhand prices are facing downwards trends regardless of freight market development
  • It's not over yet!
    No-one is rushing to declare the storm is at an end for Greece's ferry lines
  • Technomar takes its time
    A number of Greek shipping's latterday trends meet in Technomar Shipping, the country's third-largest boxship manager
  • Moody's cuts Navios Partners' ratings on liquidity concerns
    Recent debt payments, parent troubles and financial issues at HMM and Hanjin lead to downgrade
  • Seaspan secures more than $540m in debt and equity financing
    Company also renews its $150m unsecured revolving credit facility with a number of banks
  • UASC shareholders to vote on potential Hapag-Lloyd deal
    UASC and Hapag-Lloyd still in talks; UASC shareholders to vote on June 2
  • South Carolina Ports' April container volumes down 6%
    Port authority expects increased throughput in coming months on completion of Panama Canal expansion
  • Port of Wilmington proposes $300m expansion plan
    Twenty-year master plan calls for more investment from private sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Air India settles in US to close 10-year price-fixing lawsuit
  • US infrastructure funding plan would tax shippers
  • Spring brings little heat to US freight economy
  • Charleston port scraps plan to charge exporters for container weighing
  • Portland port's container future uncertain after last service exits
  • SOLAS proposal could provide major breakthrough for US exporters
  • Slide show: US ports gaining Asia import market share
  • US Congress asks FMC if liners' SOLAS approach is lawful
  • Container lines' costs jump on tougher green fuel rules
  • Suez Canal toll rebate fails to lure back lost services
  • China slump cannot keep Cosco Pacific from growth
  • UASC to vote on possible Hapag-Lloyd merger
  • GLP profits on global industrial real estate expansion

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Oh Canada! Thanks for ro-pax spend
    Quebec-based Davie looks to fill shipyard as new loonies loom for ferries.
  • DryShips stops paying loan interest, too
    George Economou-led shipowner makes debt payment suspension complete amid continued negotiations.
  • Frangou puts $50m loan behind her
    Earnings call emphasises the benefits of relationship between Navios entities
  • Time to 'chew' not grow for Teekay Tankers
    Chief executive Kevin Mackay says integrating prior acquisitions is still the focus for Teekay Corp spinoff.
  • French strikes could help ex-US MR tankers
    Nationwide labour strife threatens refinery closures, impacts ports and cancels ferry transits.
  • French strikes could boost MR tankers
    Nationwide labour strife threatens of refinery closures, impacts ports and cancels ferry transits.
  • Sulphur caps to raise costs for shipping
    Study sees costs up 25% to 85% for cleaner air, but enforcement won't be easy.
  • CalMac wins $1.3bn Scottish ferry contract
    State-backed operator beats Serco to huge eight-year deal for Clyde and Hebrides services.
  • Baltic spearheads drive for common standards
    London exchange ready to host attempt to standardise online shipping business protocols.
  • Master critical of TOTE safety response
    After asking company to report holes on El Morro to US Coast Guard, captain said it was not immediately disclosed.
  • Navios Acquisition a cent ahead of estimates
    Tanker owner reports strong Q1 performance as it stretches management deal with parent company.
  • Sponsor steps up at Capital Product
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed Capital Maritime snaps up units and launches plan to buy more.
  • Dynagas comes clean on FSRU interest
    Greek owner confirms it could order LNG regasification newbuildings.
  • Ocean Shipbrokers grows London S&P team
    Craig Taylor tells TradeWinds further recruits and overseas expansion likely.
  • SCF increases Q1 profit to $103m
    Russian owner boosts margins in strong three months for tankers.
  • Restructuring Reach partners with Aibel
    Oslo-listed company targets expanded customer base through cooperation with Swedish firm.
  • Hafnia Tankers extends profitable run
    Mikael Skov-led owner books first quarter results which show a slight market softening.
  • Bondholders okay Hanjin Shipping debt freeze
    Investors agree to roll over interest payments for another four months.
  • Damen sells fast ferry to Korean company
    Shipbuilder completes fourth vessel sale to Far East Asian operators in the last five years.
  • Teekay Offshore boosts income in Q1
    Shuttle tanker owner reports bigger adjusted net profit in the first quarter.
  • Teekay LNG talks up Yamal funding
    Owner strikes positive note on newbuilding loans as it completes Centrofin suezmax sales.
  • Daiichi wins creditor approval for 'rebirth'
    Japanese bulker player set to exit court bankruptcy proceedings in next few weeks.
  • Hellenic scraps last 1990s-built bulker
    Greek owner says Hellenic Wind to be scrapped for $2.88m, a book loss of $7.9m.
  • Teekay Corp strides to boost balance sheet
    Torben Karlshoej-founded funds support equity issue, with loans and asset sales also in the works.
  • Teekay Tankers hit by derivatives loss
    Tanker owner sees Q1 profit slip as revenue edges down.
  • TIL stays strong in first quarter
    Oslo-listed tanker owner maintains profit levels, but finance costs increase.
  • TGS hit by $39m tax claim
    Norway demands cash relating to alleged benefits derived from sale of seismic data.
  • Nord/LB loan provisions jump to $488m
    German lender blames deteriorating shipping markets for loss in first quarter, with more pain to come.
  • Gorgon LNG export facility restarting operations
    Return to operation expected to be gradual with next export cargo not expected until at least June.
  • DFDS to charter in ro-ro duo from Siem Group
    Danish ferry operator says it expects to deploy new tonnage on its network in the North Sea.
  • HMM said to have failed to reach charter rate cuts
    South Korean shipowner still in negotiations despite failure to win concessions from owners.
  • Seaspan Corp secures $540m in fresh capital
    Container leasing firm also confirms that Gerry Wang to stay on as CEO until May 2021.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • K+N enters partnership with CNH Industrial
  • Shipbuilding layoffs emerge in South Korea
  • NEWS FLASH: OCEMA, six ports collaborate on VGM
  • EU cancels plans to discuss boosting sugar supply
  • Port of Charleston withdraws proposed VGM fee

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • FACTBOX: Major supply disruptions hit oil markets
  • TANKERS: Tanker Investments sees 2016 strong for crude shipping rates
  • PRESS RELEASE: Teekay Tankers Ltd. Reports First Quarter 2016 Results
  • UAE-based Big Port Services has appeals quashed in Singapore court, must pay costs
    Court deemed arrest of the vessel Xin Chang Shu wrongful.

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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
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
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
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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