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June 27, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E surges 26pc to US$680/TEU, up 18pc to Med, off 2.2pc to USWC
  • British truckers brace for brave new world of Brexit independence
  • Hong Kong Shippers' Council protests forwarders' box weigh-in fees
  • Panama Canal inauguration has a special role for CMA CGM vessels
  • Maersk man says 2M plans to shift service from Suez to Panama route
  • Shipping confidence up from 5 to 5.1 in May: Moore Stephens
  • China's trade with Belt and Road countries exceeds US$1 trillion in 2015
  • Hapaq-Lloyd revises French fuel inland haulage surcharges
  • OOCL outlines VGM requirements on its website for customers
  • Catapult brings transparency to ocean carrier free time data
  • OceanMasters transports 300 tonnes of cable from Norway to Dubai
  • UASC uses CargoSphere cloud solution to distribute rates to Dachser Logistics
  • IAG expects no long term material impact from Brexit referendum
  • India gives okay to foreigners buying 100pc of local airlines
  • Boeing signs deal to sell aircraft to Iran Air
  • Jan de Rijk trucks, China Eastern team up in Amsterdam and Prague
  • American Airlines Cargo launches service from LAX to New Zealand
  • FAA fines Amazon again for mishandling dangerous chemical

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2016
  • CAI releases SOLAS-VGM guidelines for LCL cargoes
  • Jacques Vandermeiren appointed CEO of Antwerp Port Authority
  • MISC Berhad publishes 2015 Sustainability Report
  • New stability analysis tool that puts engineers in control seat launched
  • Søren Skou appointed new CEO of Maersk Group
  • Too soon to start speculating on UK-EU trade procedures, say British freight forwarders
  • Cotton body surprised at rumoured opposition to Pakistani cotton exports to India
  • J. K. Tyres commences export of radials thru' New Mangalore Port
  • Record productivity at Chennai Port's container terminal
  • KASEZ observes International Day of Yoga
  • Ministry of Railways organises interactive seminar with major industries, stakeholders of freight business
  • Special package for textile sector will boost exports, create employment & attract FDI: Fieo President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Better to cooperate than compete
  • Melotte to keep coffee supplies flowing in Seattle
  • Recognising the role of freight forwarding services
  • Aerospace logistics provider appoints VP Americas
  • Acquisition strengthens market position
  • More "nourishment" for Volga-Dnepr
  • BIC presents 2016 award to UIC general director
  • Canada's railways axe NOx emissions
  • Contargo all ready for VGM Shipping
  • Port of Antwerp names Eddy Bruyninckx successor
  • RBE notes popularity surge
  • Inland ports on the Rhine hold their own in 2015
  • India and Brazil opening up aviation industry
  • New faces steering Maersk and Yang Ming Marine
  • Shouldering SKD and CKD business
  • RWI backs up Drewry
  • New box wagons from old coal hoppers
  • SIA introduces A350 on Jo'burg route

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • NTSB chief says it's time to consider marine autopilots
  • London leads European shipping share recovery
  • It's time for rational and strategic thinking following Brexit victory
  • Behind the headlines: IHS assesses economic and political consequences of Brexit
  • Brexit - the shipping industry reacts
  • Brexit - a look at UK exports and imports
  • Austal takes out billion dollar contracts in newbuildings
  • CSIC completes merger of Dalian and Shanhaiguan shipyards
  • Ports of Auckland fined for safety violation
  • Brexit 'spells more pain for Intra-Europe trade', say German shipping leaders
  • Maersk and HMM silent over takeover talk
  • Japan shipyard orders fall again in May
  • Stock markets down, but Asian shipping industry uncertain of Brexit impact
  • UK-Britannia P&I merger failure will not dull M&A, says S&P
  • London marine insurance market moves quickly to calm policyholder Brexit fears
  • Container rates rise on Asia-Europe ahead of big July increases
  • European shipping shares open sharply lower after Britain votes to leave EU
  • Weak corporate governance haunts public shipping image
  • Jinhui Shipping takes loss of USD4.3 million on bulker sale
  • Port of Antwerp names Jacques Vandermeiren new CEO
  • Maersk to focus on container shipping under new leadership

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • SCFI: container shipping rates recover ahead of the peak season
  • 'Saddened' UK logistics firms await true meaning of Brexit vote and brace for cost rises
  • Russian government reportedly eyeing Volga-Dnepr's AN-124s
  • MIQ Logistics wins five-year French Connection contract
  • FedEx CEO Smith on TNT merger: 'two plus two equals seven'
  • The new Panama Canal: a risky bet
  • Melanie Kreis set to be new Deutsche Post DHL chief financial officer

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Positive results for The American Club
  • Conrad 's new business unit aimed at LNG market
  • Gladding Hearn books another pilot boat order
  • $2.9 million investment in B.C. shipbuilding training
  • Largest MAN B&W ever powers 19,437 TEU box ship
  • UK Chamber of Shipping comments on Brexit

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Latest Drewry manning report predicts drop in need for officers
  • Matson taps Stanley Kuriyama for board of directors position
  • Coast Guard vessel traffic unit helps avoid three close calls
  • Port of Everett gearing up for Weyerhaeuser Building move
  • Trade between NAFTA partners drops during month of April

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Insurance stocks regain some lost ground after morning bloodbath
    Listed Lloyd's carriers surge back after losing 12% in market turmoil
  • Shipping must keep calm and carry on in wake of Brexit uncertainty
    Calls for cool, calm reflection amid fears over long-term instability
  • Brexit pushes passporting rights to top of London market agenda
    Non-UK firms expected to move European headquarters out of London unless measures can be agreed to retain passporting rights
  • Surprise and concern over Skou's dual role at Maersk
    Industry watchers say Maersk Group seemed poorly prepared for Nils Andersen's departure, hence apparent lack of succession planning at Maersk Line
  • Brexit raises questions over Lloyd's Register status in EU
    UK transition out of the EU could affect the way class society gets Recognised Organisation status
  • Brexit: the view from Brussels
    London is out of favour in Brussels, where many questions on the UK's future will be answered
  • Maersk: Brexit to hinder EU and UK growth ambitions
    World's biggest container line and member of the 2M alliance expects a limited immediate impact on the group's businesses in the UK
  • Brexit: The view from the UK
    Where do we go from here? Post-Brexit we can behave more like the global maritime nation of our history
  • Brexit could force banking exit
    Fears raised over effect of possible bank exit on UK insurance, brokerage, legal and accounting services
  • Transpacific rates slide as lines scrap for APL cargo
    Imminent takeover of Singapore line adding to price pressure as rivals hope to lure away customers
  • Cashed-up private investors continue dry bulk bargain hunt
    Private, low-profile investors move in as public firms remain distressed
  • Capesize rates struggle to hold ground as fixtures dry up
    Backhaul rates tumble 28.1% week on week
  • HMM tie-up with 2M could be prelude for takeover
    Shock announcement that Maersk and MSC in talks with South Korean line nevertheless looks like a win-win, says SeaIntelligence chief executive Lars Jensen
  • Brexit: Utterly pathetic, says shipbroker Fulford-Smith
    Top London shipbroker warns of increasing trade protectionism and uncertainty
  • Shipping and ports face Brexit fallout
    HFW partner Anthony Woolich spells out the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union for those doing business in the UK
  • LMA poised to take advantage of Brexit 'opportunities'
    Chief executive David Gittings says members are well placed to steer a course through uncertainties
  • Future of passporting rights key to London's survival as gateway to Europe
    Brexit vote means insurers will be thinking about the best location for their European bases
  • Lloyd's will stay 'at centre' of global insurance market despite Brexit
    Lloyd's chairman says market 'fully equipped' to operate in the new environment
  • UK Chamber calls for cool heads in wake of Brexit
    Government should establish commission to train trade deal negotiators, says trade association
  • Hanjin Shipping to raise $18m via stock disposal but may need more
    Charter arrears add difficulties for the Korean carrier to reach deals in rate renegotiations.
  • Japanese trader expects first VLGC transit on new Panama Canal
    Official inauguration of the expanded Panama Canal will take place on Sunday
  • BIMCO develops new standard agreement for novation of shipping deals
    Until now there has been no such agreement for contracts
  • Latin America to benefit from Panama expansion
    Terminal operators eye up opportunities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Port Newark Container Terminal revises SOLAS policy
  • Philadelphia port taps Mexico auto production boom
  • HMM announces 'simplified' SOLAS guidance for US exporters
  • Trusteeship ends for Baltimore ILA local that struck in 2013
  • 2M to shift USEC all-water service from Suez to Panama
  • Bill aims to spur PierPass revamp
  • Russia investigates terminal operators for alleged price-fixing
  • Port of Antwerp names former utilities exec as CEO
  • Shippers bracing for uncertainty after Brexit victory
  • Asia-Europe spot rates up sharply ahead of July 1 GRIs
  • Container shipping to lead the way under Maersk's new CEO

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • New Canal locks little help to tankers
    Report says wider Panama Canal "unlikely to significantly change" energy trade.
  • Brexit to further restrict lending to shipping
    Stifel says bank debt could now become even more difficult to come by after out vote.
  • Greek community digests Brexit vote
    Executives from the traditional shipping country share their thoughts following UK referendum's result.
  • Hanjin Shipping to sell container depot
    Korean owner continues fundraising with disposal of holding in Shandong facility.
  • LR hopes to avoid Brexit fall out
    Leading class society says it will be business as usual but has some concerns
  • Korean banks cut back on lending
    Major lenders said to be spooked by troubles facing shipyard and shipowners.
  • 'Opportunity Friday' from Brexit vote, says HFW
    London's role as a centre for trade and law could be enhanced as policies shift after shock Brexit vote, says lawyer Brian Perrott.
  • Rehder rages at 'petty' UK Brexit vote
    Decision "narrow minded, petty and inward-looking," says Thomas Rehder.
  • Theochari raises City concern after Brexit vote
    Norton Rose Fulbright maritime chief concerned about fallout from referendum.
  • Brexit vote to delay UK shelf
    Lower spending is about the last the thing the UK offshore sector needed.
  • POSH wins second Shell FLNG contract
    Singapore-listed company will deploy one semi-sub accommodation unit off Australia.
  • Drunk bulker captain fined in Denmark
    NSC master found to be under the influence while leaving Hirtshals last year.
  • Silverline tanker on sales block
    Malaysia auctioning off veteran vessel anchored at Pasir Gudang.
  • SGX commits to Baltic, despite Brexit
    Singapore Exchange says it does not expect UK decision to quit the European Union to disrupt its takeover bid.
  • Nautilus fears for members after Brexit vote
    Officer's union concerned that hard won labour reforms are now at risk.
  • Viking moves closer to final deal with banks
    New financing pact lacks only final approval as offshore vessel owner receives second default notice.
  • Soechi Lines sees better growth prospects
    Indonesian owner believes cabotage rules will give it a boost.
  • Volatility beneficial but no commodities panic
    FIS chief John Banaszkiewicz says sterling decline a boost for UK brokers
  • Huxley: bulk faces bigger problems than Brexit
    Wah Kwong boss says Brexit adds to uncertainty, while Arthur Bowring sees hope in UK's regulatory independence.
  • Baltic says its 'business as usual'
    Jeremy Penn stresses need for free trade and open employment rules to ensure global market succeeds, no comment on SGX deal.
  • Jones: Brexit to accelerate UK maritime decline
    BRS boss has a bleak warning for what EU exit could mean for British shipping cluster.
  • Siem reflects on historic Brexit vote
    London-based magnate and Tory supporter says no fast impact on trade and
  • Arrested bulker up for sale
    Singapore high court auctions Chinese ship detained by Bank of Communications.
  • Stocks take a beating as Brexit claims PM
    RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down.
  • UK Chamber calls for free-trade commission
    Shipping body wants rational thinking for industry after UK votes to leave European Union.
  • Campbell says Brexit 'short-sighted'
    Swire Bulk and Baltic Exchange chairman says decision was taken for 'wrong reasons'
  • Banks take a beating as Brexit claims PM
    RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down.
  • Moody's shipping outlook turns negative
    Ratings agency says earnings will fall by up to 10% this year.
  • Ever Harvest plans fundraiser to buy ships
    Hong Kong-based owner to spend around half of money raised on additional tonnage.
  • Asian share sell-off follows Brexit decision
    Markets in Asia first to respond to UK's vote against continued membership of European Union.
  • Singapore tycoon builds stake in MMA Offshore
    Offshore veteran said to have been building stake in struggling offshore outfit since April 2015.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • U.S. stock futures tumble after Britain votes to leave EU
  • NAFTA trade decline continues in April
  • SCFI rises 5.6%
  • FRA: UP at fault in Oregon crude oil train derailment
  • Executive Moves: Antwerp Port Authority, Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Matson
  • HCI Capital to change name to Ernst Russ
  • Decision to expand Panama Canal looks 'even better'
  • Crowley to launch new LCL service
  • IMF lowers U.S. economic growth forecast for 2016
  • Mandatory FDA entry filing in ACE goes well so far

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • France's CMA CGM makes Kingston a key hub in wake of widened Panama Canal
    Port connects to US East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and northern Brazil.
  • FACTBOX: 'Brexit' vote delivers sharp shock to oil markets
  • CHINA DATA: May imports of residual fuel fall 39% on year to 1.9 mil mt
    Of these, fuel imports might be held as bonded stocks, bunker fuel.
  • FEATURE: Expanded Panama Canal boosts opportunities for US-Asia condensate, naphtha flows
    A voyage from Houston to Chiba, Japan, takes about 30 days via the Panama Canal, compared with 47 days via the Suez Canal.
  • Crude futures settle above $50/b as UK voters head to polls
    NYMEX July ULSD settled 1.58 cents higher at $1.5206/gal.

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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
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
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.
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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