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June 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Born again Panama Canal opens with passage of China Cosco vessel
  • Port of Oakland executive director Chris Lytle to remain at helm for 3 years
  • Israel, Turkey declare peace, end 6-year snit to forge energy deal
  • Brexit win prompts calls for EU Commission president Juncker to resign
  • Drewry: 35pc shippers expect low peak season, dashing rate hike hopes
  • 38pc think leaving EU will hurt UK logistics industry: poll
  • Courier urges UK to secure single market access after 'Brexit' vote
  • MISC commits to sustainability as central to business operations
  • GAC Dubai sets up co-packing facility in Jebel Ali free zone
  • India's top LNG buyer to complete terminal expansion by September
  • DHL eCommerce boosts presence in China by 50pc
  • DB Cargo UK introduces flexible and green 'pop-up' rail depot
  • ICTSI stands ready to take on tough jobs anywhere any time
  • AirBridgeCargo May tonnage soars 31pc, and in first 5 months of 2016
  • DHL Express sets up as prime cargo lease holder in Calgary
  • Work starts on new US$7.9 million distribution facility at Edmonton Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • BCHAA seminar on VGM today
  • Broad industry coalition provides guidance for the smooth implementation of container weighing regulations
  • CMA CGM crosses 90 pc ownership threshold in NOL
  • Maersk Line welcomes expansion of Panama Canal
  • MSC partners with Peel Ports for Liverpool2 trials
  • SGX & Baltic Exchange extend period of exclusive discussions
  • Cochin Port gets RFID-based Access Control System
  • JNPT takes measures to facilitate Ease of Doing Business
  • Major Ports to implement new Stevedoring & Shore Handling Policy from July 31
  • Mumbai Port's advisory to its pensioners

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Innovation to the fore
  • Space pooling platform to fill trucks
  • Biglift: another dose of happiness
  • Arkas SEM calling Alexandria
  • Tailor-made distribution networks for overland traffic
  • E-platform for Africa's freight transport sector
  • Buckerfield transfers from forwarder to cargo airline
  • Industry veteran to boost business for Saddle Creek
  • Digitalization to reduce rail maintenance costs
  • Strategic supply management award for ICTSI
  • Rhenus Switzerland publishes annual result
  • Cherry export blooming in Seattle
  • NOL: time to say goodbye
  • Cargo to Azerbaijan by Aryamasir
  • Leasing company orders host of new locomotives
  • Cold chain specialist names sales director for Japan
  • IAG Cargo's Kuala Lumpur service above expectations
  • New airport for Nouakchott

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd merger agreed
  • Pan Ocean executes more debt-for-equity swaps
  • Shipbuilder HHIC sells estate in Incheon for USD39 million
  • SGX and Baltic Exchange extend takeover talks
  • No rebound in dry bulk this year as outlook labelled 'extremely negative'
  • No justification for forwarder container weigh fee, says shipper group
  • REM Offshore cancels AHTS order at VARD due to restructuring
  • Maersk Oil fails to win new Qatar contract
  • CMA CGM to delist NOL after it secures 90% share
  • KDB to dispose of non-financial subsidiaries by 2018, DSME included
  • Nigeria moves to stamp out corruption at its ports
  • Rabaul Queen trial adjourned until August
  • Changhang Phoenix to swap equity with Ganghai Construction
  • Brexit turmoil to further curb shipping's access to capital

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC merger talks conclude with agreement
  • DHL Supply Chain appoints Oscar de Bok as its Europe chief executive
  • Now Germany limits air cargo imports from Bangladesh in further blow to garment exporters
  • Consolidation 'inevitable' as freight forwarders see challenges grow as market shrinks
  • Hanjin to off-hire 38 chartered ships in bid to reduce outgoings and shore up cashflow
  • Analysis: FedEx investors balance new European footprint against domestic business risk
  • Will Brexit close the doors on Open Skies?
  • Nigeria moves to stamp out corruption at its ports

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • Swiftships awarded $15 million FMS contract
  • Silver Ships delivers fire/rescue boat to NY
  • Young Brothers orders four new tugs at Conrad Shipyard
  • Ice floe, delayed crew response, led to laker grounding
  • MAN marks two stage turbo milestone
  • Wartsila opens new Canary Islands service center
  • In-port ballast water treatment system now in production
  • FMC approves six-port container weight agreement

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • Matson adding new service covering South Pacific ports
  • Seattle-Tacoma Airport earns Salmon-Safe nod
  • DB Schenker making executive level changes
  • Port Angeles Port Commission extends MAC application period
  • NYK ship first commercial vessel to transit expanded Panama Canal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • Supras gain
    More cargoes available looking for tonnage
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC agree merger terms
    Update: UASC and Hapag-Lloyd shareholders still to vote on the deal that would create world's fifth-biggest box line
  • Work begins for the expanded Panama Canal
    After a successful launch, Panama needs to win over shipowners to make its investment pay off
  • Navios Partners appoints Theodorou to board
    Ex-Eurobank shipping banker, turned consultant, maintains MLP's board at nine directors
  • CSIC Ltd to raise $587m from parent group
    Loss-making Chinese shipbuilder needs money to replenish cash flow
  • LNG shipping is split over rate recovery
    Some anticipate rates of $50,000 per day by the end of the year, and rising, while others see no significant change for at least three years
  • The shipping finance crisis
    It is now clear that the demands for shipping services are way below the availability of the fleets of existing ships in most sectors
  • Two more months for SGX Baltic talks
    Extension allows further discussion with stakeholders to agree final terms of transaction
  • BigLift Shipping orders heavy lift vessel from Chinese yard
    Vessel scheduled for delivery in first quarter of 2018
  • Brexit curbs on ship finance to help boost tanker markets
    Tougher capital markets will help curb funding of newbuilding orders
  • K Line and Kawasaki Heavy Industries venture into smart shipping
    But new system still needs more vessels and time to improve accuracy
  • Rem Offshore to terminate shipbuilding contract with Vard
    Move is part of company's restructuring efforts
  • Diana Shipping inks time charter with SwissMarine
    Charter to generate about $2.06m in gross revenue for minimum period
  • Swiber carries out internal restructuring amid offshore weakness
    Group transfers a number of units to another wholly owned entity
  • Essar Shipping eyes younger dry bulk tonnage in secondhand market
    Company planning to sell two vessels over 25 years old
  • Dry bulk sector to benefit from rising Chinese demand for iron ore
    Marsoft expects global dry bulk trade to grow 2% to 3% by January 2017

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • Amazon's blend of fulfillment, technology raises bar for 3PLs
  • NY-NJ Port Authority: No SOLAS disruption or delays expected
  • SOLAS solution for railed US exports still in progress
  • Tech start-ups promise to streamline forwarding amid skepticism
  • Oakland port offers new contract to executive director
  • Maersk outlines US exporter-friendly SOLAS policy
  • India temporarily eases SOLAS guidelines
  • US importers fret over rolling cargo as trans-Pacific peak season nears
  • Lufthansa Cargo extends All Nippon Airways joint venture
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees to merger terms with UASC
  • Hanjin will cut capacity to boost liquidity
  • Nigeria ramps up port anti-corruption efforts
  • Shippers say forwarder VGM fees unjustified

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • Bulker grounding pinned to 'delays'
    Ice floes were main factor, but report cites crew and traffic plans too.
  • Religare moves for ABG Shipyard
    Investor triggers offer for struggling shipbuilder by snapping up 24.99% stake.
  • Sembcorp pays Sevan $2.4m for Aragon stake
    Norwegian company will recognize $1m gain from latest deal with Singaporean shipyard.
  • Finnlines secures $55m of retrofit cash
    Finnish ro-ro operator taps EIB for loan to help it bring ships into line with fuel rules.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC closer to merger
    German owner's board agrees business combination agreement with Middle East partner.
  • Oaktree exec held in $264m theft case
    UK-based VP faces fight against extradition to the UAE in dispute over PDVSA vessel-seizure award.
  • CSIC plots stock sale worth $587m
    Chinese shipbuilder is offloading 718m shares privately as it looks to repay its debt.
  • EX-DSME boss Nam arrested
    Former CEO Nam Sang-tae held in probe into alleged accounting fraud.
  • SITC sells boxship to sister operation
    Hong Kong-listed line charters back SITC Ningbo to meet new requirements for Taiwan trade.
  • Strong profit to help Dof restructure
    Offshore vessel owner targets improved liquidity in 2016 in order to complete rebirth scheme.
  • HMM stretches restructuring by a month
    Korean shipowner's rebirth taking longer than expected due to delays in joining a major boxship alliance.
  • SGX extends Baltic Exchange bid
    Singapore exchange agrees another two months to conclude takeover discussions.
  • Coastal shipping could save India $6bn
    Government incentive being offered to lure cargoes off roads and trains.
  • Pan Ocean hands out shares worth $7.63m
    Restructured Korean owner continues to convert claims against it into equity.
  • Liner giants in no rush to book Panama slots
    It will be a while yet before vessels owned by big companies transit the widened canal.
  • Troms fixes PSV for five months
    Norwegian owner finds North Sea term work with Apache.
  • P+S liquidator sues KPMG for $565m
    Berthold Brinkmann wants damages from accountants after German yard collapsed in 2012.
  • 50 British jobs at risk in Carnival shake-up
    Southampton staff affected as US cruise giant reorganises global brands.
  • Wisdom Marine looks to enter aframax market
    Taiwanese owner splashes out $100m on crude tanker newbuildings at Japan Marine United.
  • Singapore offshore executives keep snapping up shares
    Pacific Radiance director Choo Boon Tiong is the latest to join the growing band of buyers.
  • CMA CGM crosses 90% ownership threshold in NOL
    French liner giant says it now intends to delist the company from the Singapore Exchange.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: Two BNSF freight trains collide in Texas
  • FTR: Shippers Conditions Index rises in April
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC one step closer to merger
  • U.S. economy continues to send mixed signals
  • Hanjin to off-hire 38 charter vessels by 2017
  • NEWS FLASH: Hapag-Lloyd agrees on merger deal with UASC
  • Executive Moves: DB Schenker and Canadian Airports Council
  • Stimson: Brexit could impact more than just UK trade
  • Gartner buys SCM World
  • E2open builds demand capability with Orchestro deal
  • Damco launches control tower orchestration program
  • Maritime groups provide revised VGM FAQs
  • Break-Bulk Ocean Lines starts new logistics services network
  • Lytle approved to stay on as Port of Oakland director
  • Georgia governor calls canal project 'historic' for Georgia
  • U.S. attempts to contain fallout from Brexit turmoil
  • ITC finds corrosion-resistant steel imports harmful to U.S. industry
  • Maasvlakte terminals to institute paperless transfer system
  • Japanese liner carrier CEO's see approval ratings fall amid weak industry
  • ICHCA: No grace period for VGM...period
  • CargoSmart's VGM platform goes live

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2016
  • Seasonal factors keep marine fuel availability tight in Hamburg
    But limited supplies are getting through.
  • Oil corrects higher after sell-off; Norway strike looms
  • Singapore Jul ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at parity to discount of $1/mt
  • Singapore July ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term at discounts of $7.50-8/mt
  • Handysize freight for key Australia-China alumina route hits 8-month high
  • Russian Rosneft, Italian Pietro Barbaro JV to start operations by Dec: source
  • Japan Astomos' VLGC Lycaste Peace is 1st commercial tanker to transit expanded Panama Canal
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: May oil product exports jump 16.7% on year to 1.38 mil b/d
    Bunker C fuel oil exports increased 1.14 million barrels.
  • UAE's Federal Supreme Court rules against physical bunker fuel suppliers
    Shipowners, charterers not obligated to supplier.
  • France's CMA CGM to delist Singapore container line NOL after gaining 90% stake
    After gaining 90% stake.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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