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August 22, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate falls 10pc to US$691/TEU, drops 15pc to Med ports
  • OOCL raises Asia-Europe westbound rate US$900/TEU from September 1
  • Uber Technologies invests US$680 million in self-driving trucks
  • US-China trade declines, deficit down 7pc to US$212 billion
  • Sinotrans H1 loss widens to US$40.2 million as revenues shrink 20pc
  • Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan talk of building railway from Europe and Asia
  • SEKO Logistics expands in Hong Kong to cater for China's demand
  • Savannah extends 'grey' chassis pool - CCM ensures reliable fleet access
  • Drastic action required to deal with China's excess box port capacity
  • Taiwan's Dimerco opens office in India to serve big telecom customer
  • ATA hopeful greenhouse gas emissions rules will not be too disruptive
  • World Crane Champ to receive cash to purchase a new Hiab crane
  • Chinese airlines offer foreign pilots US$318,000 a year to sign on
  • Air T widens stock purchase loss to US$3.67 million as revenues soar 36pc
  • Aviation groups call for stricter enforcement of lithium battery rules
  • Japan gives nod to Iberia on Europe-Japan flights in one world alliance
  • Ex-Philippines customs chief boss urges air forwarders to be competitive

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 21, 2016
  • Chowgule Brothers Pvt. Ltd celebrating 100 years of service to the shipping industry
  • Dry bulk recovery seen
  • MOL receives vessel speed reduction & Green Flag awards from US ports
  • Report names ZIM as best performing carrier in Q2 2016
  • The Swedish Club registers good performance in H1
  • Anti-dumping duty levied on import of cold-rolled flat steel products from 4 countries
  • Don't fall prey to touts promising jobs at proposed Colachel Major Port, cautions VOC Port Trust
  • DP World facilitates ease of doing business thru' Container Rail Road Services
  • Record loading of cars by Höegh Autoliners at OCT berth, Mumbai Port
  • Shipping Minister inaugurates a number of projects at Visakhapatnam Port
  • Air Cargo Forum India elects Governing Board Members
  • AMTOI AGM & GST seminar on Aug. 24
  • MoU for transporting petroleum goods by road to Tripura via Bangladesh signed
  • Truck rentals fall again
  • Changes in certain rules, schemes seen necessary for GST compliance
  • CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION
  • Foreign exchange reserves attain new high
  • Govt to form dedicated group to identify & implement innovation strategies
  • Minimum Import Price regime for steel opposed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Turkey-North Africa in seven days
  • CRA to analyse human factor in banking
  • Taking "mountain to Muhammad"
  • Hansa Meyer opens gate to digital future
  • USA: growing through acquisition
  • K Line receives green label on US west coast
  • Brussels on road to partial recovery
  • New VP for Road One Intermodal Logistics
  • New technology to improve rail service for perishables
  • Arkas enhancing SEM service
  • Collaring a contract in Kazakhstan
  • Belly landing for Cathay Pacific in H1/2016
  • Zalando opens warehouses in Poland and France
  • From Schenker to Dachser
  • Pilot caravan testing China-Russia trade corridor
  • APL banks on Caribbean transhipment for cargo to Asia
  • E-commerce giant looking for partners in India
  • DP World - singing from a different songsheet

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 19, 2016
  • Lauritzen forecasts further deep loss as dry bulker market suffers
  • COSCO Pacific posts solid throughput in first seven months
  • STX creditors deny sell-off rumours
  • HHI suspends yard activity during strike
  • Asia-Europe spot rates lose another 10-15%
  • PIL partners with China Merchant Port to build new markets in Asia, Africa
  • Gas carrier specialist becomes China's latest bankrupt yard
  • Vessel operators lobby to extend ballast water deadlines
  • Logistics developer GLP teams up with China box-maker CIMC
  • Forget disruptors, embrace existing technology, logistics industry told
  • Courage Marine swings into South Korea entertainment scene
  • Otto Marine initiates yet another payment action

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 19, 2016
  • Last-ditch price hikes bid to save Asia-Europe peak season nightmare as rates tumble again
  • LATAM Cargo looks to new products to revive its flagging fortunes
  • Analysis: will UASC provide some balance as Hapag-Lloyd walks a tightrope?
  • IAG Cargo adds new freighter services through DHL partnership
  • Big gain in viewers for 'soap opera' container industry

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 19, 2016
  • Sembcorp Marine swoops on Norwegian designer LMG
  • NASSCO-Norfolk gets $14.8 million Navy award
  • Caribbean Fantasy response continues
  • Bank approved Siem Offshore revamp includes AHTS spin-off
  • USCG holds Subchapter M outreach forum in Portland

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2016

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 19, 2016
  • Iranian owners set for return to European ship finance market
    Resumption of P&I and hull and machinery cover paves way for lenders, lawyer argues
  • Tianjin Port Holdings posts $98m net profit for first half
    Total cargo throughput rises 3.4% to 185.6m tonnes
  • Standard syndicate expands into more lines
    Political risk, political violence and terrorism, and fine art and specie added to the syndicate's portfolio
  • Revenues up at South Carolina
    Slight rise in volumes as larger ships set to call
  • J. Lauritzen's loss narrows before new chief takes helm
    Amid continued weak dry bulk markets, company looks to "significantly deleverage" balance sheet
  • Hafnia Tankers' second-quarter net profit drops by more than half
    Copenhagen-based product tanker owner hurt by weak spot rates
  • CIMC partners firm to develop logistics properties
    Company to contribute its land reserves, expertise in logistic equipment manufacturing and logistics and transport services
  • DSME plans new share offering by year-end
    Move will help recapitalise group as part of its restructuring initiative
  • Courage Marine sings a different tune in entertainment industry
    Dry bulk operator attempting to diversify away from its core business and into more profitable areas
  • Maersk Group: shake-up or break-up?
    Chief executive Søren Skou expects to unveil new look for the Danish conglomerate in the coming weeks
  • VLGC rates slip below breakeven in tough market
    Analysts uncertain if market has hit bottom
  • SITC posts steady profits for first half
    Average container freight rate fell to $397.5 per teu from $428 the previous year
  • Food for thought
    Far from land, food assumes a lot of importance, along with the consequences of poor food treatment and lousy hygiene

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 19, 2016
  • More softness ahead for US truckload, intermodal rates
  • HMM, Hanjin say US importers staying put as volume declines
  • Wildfires still limit access to operating near-normal LA-LB ports
  • US regulators propose pilot for under-21 truck drivers
  • DP World eyes Indian rail logistics expansion
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates in both directions fall for third straight week
  • PIL, Chinese port giant to bring Belt and Road to Africa, Asia
  • Santos customs strikes bite shippers, liners hard
  • Cosco Pacific volumes rise despite global slowdown
  • Fourth week of sliding spot rates on troubled Asia-Europe trade
  • Logistics property developer partners with top container maker
  • Logistics tech firms look to curb disruption, not disrupt industry

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 19, 2016
  • Teekay preps $50m in fundraising firepower
    New York-listed parent of Teekay group of companies files shelf registration to sell common stock.
  • Nobu Su challenges RBS court win in US
    Today Makes Tomorrow chairman files appeal in lawsuit seeking return of Star Bulk Carriers shares.
  • JES unit owing $84.4m in refund guarantees
    As Singapore-listed company unveils delayed 2014 report, chief executive says shipbuilding exit is key to recovery.
  • GC Tankers eyes staggered sale of VLCCs
    Brokers believe familiar ships are serious candidates for would-be buyers.
  • Ostern is DNB's new Asia shipping head
  • Klaveness open to potential boxship partners
    Chief executive Lasse Kristoffersen willing to enter negotiations with similar companies.
  • Navios charges Navios more for running MRs
    But Angeliki Frangou says management deal for tanker owner keeps operating expenses 11% below industry averages.
  • Attack on British vessel foiled in Nigeria
    A warship was deployed to prevent pirates from hijacking Carisbrooke-owned multipurpose ship.
  • Teekay spinoff reveals $60m suezmax loan
    Documents show Bank of Nova Scotia provided secured financing to Teekay LNG for tanker trio.
  • Kristian Siem has twin consolidation power
    New AHTS vehicle adds to private equity venture as Norwegian owner hunts OSV M&A openings.
  • Greek seafarer goes missing in Brazil
    Local authorities are looking for the third engineer of a Golden Flame bulker who disappeared after collision.
  • Hafnia Tankers sees quarterly profit cool
    Danish shipowner says demand remains healthy but rates have softened.
  • Soechi Lines nets new loan worth $180m
    Indonesian tanker owner lands financing agreement with Standard Chartered and Bank Mandiri.
  • Samsung Heavy to go ahead with huge share sale
    World's third-largest shipbuilder hopes stock offering will resolve liquidity concerns.
  • Philly declares $3 per share special dividend
    US shipbuilder making one-off payout following strong second quarter results.
  • Power of two the path for AP Moller?
    Conglomerate cool on reports of division into Maersk Transport and Maersk Energy.
  • Banks green light Siem Offshore restructuring
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator teams also offloads AHTS into joint venture with Singa Star.
  • Damen Shipyards to build jack-up pontoon
    UAE-based contractor opts for Dutch group's Sharjah yard for latest newbuilding.
  • Mermaid Maritime upgraded by DBS Bank
    Low debt levels and price to book value prompt Singapore bank to turn positive on stock.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2016
  • U.S., Chinese officials discuss Zika rule
    U.S. officials have received more information about how U.S. shippers can comply with China's requirement that shipments from the nation be...
  • FMCSA to conduct trial program for young adults to operate big rigs
    The trucking industry argues thelooming driver shortage could be dented if age restrictions are lifted. Whether young adults should be tru...
  • UPS speeds up e-commerce deliveries
    UPS said Thursday that it has streamlined its ground package network to speed up e-commerce deliveries from U.S. retailers to eastern Canad...
  • Italian crew remains in limbo in Great Lakes harbor
    A 14-man crew has been in limbo as their cargo ship, the Ardita , remains under arrest in a harbor by thePort of Hamilton, located at the w...
  • GAO: Antidumping, countervailing duties reach $2.3b
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has failed to collect about $2.3 billion in antidumping and countervailing duties over a 15-year p...
  • Sinotrans losses widen in first half 2016
    Sinotrans Shipping Ltd. reported a net loss of $40.2 million in the first half of 2016 compared with an $18.3 million the previous year, ac...
  • Marseille Fos cargo volumes jump 18.6% in July
    The Port of Marseille Fos saw total cargo volumes in July jump 18.6 percent to 7.8 million metric tons compared with the same 2015 period, ...
  • Executive Moves: Dachser, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad and ECU Worldwide
    Jochen Mueller will take over as Dachser 's chief operations officer for air and sea logistics, effective Jan. 1, 2018. He succeeds Thomas ...
  • Maersk: Splitting company in two 'one of many options'
    A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S could be split into two separate companies as a result of a strategic review, according to head of media and stakeh...
  • NEWS FLASH: JDA gets $570m in private equity funds to ward off Honeywell interest
    The supply chain solutions provider JDA Software Group said Friday it has completed an agreement with private equity groups Blackstone and ...
  • U.S. says Peru's timber verification shows progress
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said Peru has made progress on ensuring only legally harvested timber is exported, but t...
  • Jakarta's new container terminal commences operations
    A new container terminal opened Thursday at Jakarta, Indonesia's Tanjung Priok Port, Japanese liner carrier NYK Line said. The terminal wa...
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 12 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. ...
  • XPO's Jacobs: Nothing tech startups are doing that we aren't
    XPO Logistics Chief Executive Brad Jacobs said this week that technology is high on the priority list for virtually all of its customers. ...
  • The evolutionary load board
    Load boards have long been the de facto way for trucking companies to marry their available capacity with cargo from freight brokers and sh...
  • NEWS FLASH: Chinese, U.S. officials discuss Zika rule
    U.S. officials have received more information about how U.S. shippers can comply with China's requirement that shipments from the nation be...
  • Port of Tauranga completes major dredging project
    The Port of Tauranga in New Zealand has officially completed its dredging project ahead of time and under budget, the port said. The port'...
  • IAG cargo launches two new freighter services
    IAG Cargo is launching a new freighter service today and will also commence a new freighter service next Wednesday, the airline said. The ...

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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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