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November 2, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM buys Containerships as part of its regional 'densification' scheme
  • US bans exports to Beijing-backed chipmaker, cites national security
  • Long Beach port invests in electric terminal tractor to reduce air pollution
  • US trade war expected to hurt China when 25pc tariff kicks in next year
  • Ship operating costs to rise 2.7pc in 2018 and 3.1pc next year: Survey
  • Old Dominion Q3 profit up 69.5pc to US$173.4 million as sales rise 21.2pc
  • Nor-Shipping appoints its first sustainability and technology chief
  • MacGregor signs letter of intent with CSSC on Chinese offshore acquisition
  • Ethiopian Airlines to launch thrice weekly flights to Moscow December 1
  • Heavy cargo falls on loader severely injuring his leg at Mumbai airport
  • SMBC Aviation Capital sets up in Hong Kong to tap regional demand
  • Forwarders call for urgent action on chronic truck congestion at JFK Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • CMA CGM completes acquisition of Containerships
  • FFFAI & Kazakhstan Embassy host round table on INSTC in Delhi to boost logistics business
  • Railways increases freight rates to improve passenger amenities!
  • Improved ranking of India reflects enabling & supportive eco-system for business & exports to thrive: FIEO President
  • India improves rank by 23 positions in Ease of Doing Business
  • Indian construction equipment a growing sector, says study
  • Quantum leap in India's Trading Across Borders parameters on the back of multiple initiatives

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Feeling the pulse of change
  • Four new trucks for transporting blinds
  • Industry veteran joins Water Front
  • US short line railroad starts operations in Oregon
  • Aero Cargo France assists Gulf Air's return to Paris
  • More space for e-commerce activities
  • APL supports Americares
  • Kiwi Rail refurbishing locomotive fleet
  • Re-election at Port de Guadeloupe
  • CAF project for Burgas supported by Circle
  • Somalia flights resume after four decade suspension
  • Acquisition of Containerships now signed and sealed
  • XPO updates financial targets
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Box train departs Belgium en route to China
  • Robotic piece picking module going into action
  • Changes in K LIne top management
  • Double daily Dushanbe - Astana

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • EEX Group signals long-term ambition in dry bulk freight derivatives
  • Commercial management split in Taylor Maritime fleet

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • XPO Logistics stays bullish, despite $15m hit from client bankruptcy
  • Schiphol airport charges to rise, but freighters pay less than passenger planes
  • Maersk the first carrier to launch instant booking confirmation for containers
  • Barge operators hit by new charges as Rhine water levels sink to new lows
  • Seaspan still focused on container shipping, despite diversion into energy sector
  • Market Insight: Logistics M&A and a merger of equals that would scare the hell out of rivals
  • Chinese economy slowing faster than expected - worst yet to come
  • Why Cathay Pacific's handling of its data breach deserves praise

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • Austal reports cyber security breach
  • Port of LA issues statement on explosion in export-bound container
  • Capital Product Partners to install scrubbers on up to 14 ships
  • Matson takes delivery of largest containership ever built in U.S.
  • ClassNK releases new EEDI software
  • VesselsValue: 44% of scheduled 2018 newbuild deliveries still at yards
  • Gladding-Hearn books order from Seaway Pilots

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • US crude production figures allay pipeline capacity concerns
    EIA says industry efficiencies in pipeline utilisation and increased trucking and rail transport allowed higher-than-expected production growth
  • Capital Product sees LNG as 'premature' for tramp owners
    Jerry Kalogiratos says scrubber talks with some charterers still 'ongoing' after Greek owner strikes deal with HMM for retrofitting five...
  • EU tonnage tax rules could spell Brexit blow for UK flag
    Owners relying on the UK's European status to meet tonnage tax requirements will have to reflag to meet state aid...
  • GasLog reaps benefit of soaring LNG carrier spot rates
    Monaco-based owner reports highest earnings yet seen from Cool Pool participation, but says that pace of world fleet growth may...
  • JES confirms shipbuilding closure
    JES says the judicial managers of its shipbuilding business have failed to submit a draft revival plan on time
  • Criminals target shipping in spate of attacks off Congo
    High alert in Congo as three vessels attacked in a day and some 12 crew believed to have been abducted
  • Daily Briefing
    EU scrapping regulation could spur wholesale change | CMA CGM completes Containerships acquisition | Bulk sector slowly moving out of...
  • Maersk Line launches instant box booking platform
    Maersk says the new system will make booking a container as easy as booking a flight
  • New ILWU president vows to maintain progressive tradition
    The incoming team faces a number of key issues in the coming years, not least fending off the potential threat...
  • Port of Los Angeles evacuated after container explodes
    Officials speedily ruled out the possibility of terrorism, saying the explosion was likely an industrial accident, resulting from an export...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • UPS Freight to 'empty network' ahead of potential strike
  • XPO turns to AI for LTL truck pricing
  • New NY-NJ port chief needs to be 'nimble,' politically savvy
  • Zeamarine appoints Dominik Stehle as chief commercial officer
  • Cosco earnings show challenge of recouping higher fuel costs
  • Transload facility boosts Oakland port's reefer prospects
  • New ro-ro and container rebound lifts APM Terminals Itajai
  • Logistics reforms propel India's ease-of-business ranking
  • Maersk advances integrated strategy with instant booking tool

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • Baltimore port open, but court papers allege work slowdown
  • Product tankers set for significantly better 2019, says Lauro
    Scorpio Tankers chief executive believes the market is being helped by more then just cyclical factors.
  • Plaintiffs in Texas lawsuit ordered to pay costs to Economou
    Investors who went after DryShips chief executive in Marshall Islands fraud lawsuit find the tables turned
  • Zodiac hires key trio as finance division moves back to London
    Senior Credit Suisse banker, a partner from Ince and a former GlaxoSmithKline director have all been recruited amid a strategic step that defies Brexit concerns
  • Full steam ahead for IMO 2020
    Key meeting sends clear signal that industry must ramp up preparations for new emission controls
  • How do you decarbonise an industry built on carbon?
    Shipping's business model would require a rethink if it is serious about cutting emissions
  • APL delivers for disaster relief to mark its 170th anniversary
  • Boxship lines drift back to volatile West Africa trades
    Growing volumes tempt operators to return despite port disputes and congestion
  • Continental plans to scrap its remaining containerships before 2020 sulphur cap
    Singapore-based boxship owner says it wants to sell its last five containerships but no deal has been done so far
  • Benin floats project for FSRU to up gas supply
  • TMS Cardiff Gas nudges up on-order tally in South Korea
  • Offer date looms for FSRU trio after Lebanon extends deadline
  • Do not burn fingers in today's red-hot LNG shipping market
    Poten & Partners chairman emeritus Michael Tusiani argues that LNG shipowning is becoming 'increasingly risky'
  • Cosco Shipping LNG runs rule over newbuild berths
    Chinese owner is expected to order direct at domestic yard for next Arctic project but talks are at an early stage
  • Yamal LNG to start STS transfers off Norway this month
    Arctic project could see Arc7 fleet numbers boosted to nine vessels by the end of the year as conventional ships retreat for the winter
  • Drewry: Don't ignore impact of tariffs on LNG shipping
    The loss of China-US trade could plague tonne-mile demand growth down the road, even if the impact is negligible currently, says analyst Shefali Shokeen
  • LNG spot rates hover close to $200,000-per-day mark
  • Wista champions sustainable agenda
  • Florida's Seafarers' House's painted stones rolling out festive cheer to seafarers
  • Aegean Shipping enters aframax into Mjolner pool
  • Shipping must now prepare for an era of nationalists
    The election of Jair Bolsonaro to lead Brazil represents the latest example of populists creating a trade scenario in which anything can happen
  • Bankrupt German owner's LR tanker arrested in Singapore
    Estoril Shipping ditches product tanker charter then promptly arrests vessel
  • Martinos set to launch Signal Ocean platform in Singapore
    Greek owner's chartering market platform is expanding into the Asian tanker arena and dry bulk
  • GSB Tankers boss Stignor outlines bold plans for growth
    Chairman of a cross-cultural marriage of companies in Singapore explains the rationale behind the union and how it aims to grow its fleet by 50%
  • Diamantidis picks up cape from German KG fund
    Latest buy brings Greek owner's dry bulk spending to $320m over three years
  • Transnet eyes bright future for trading hub at Ngqura
    New storage development north of Port Elizabeth led by Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings has secured oil majors as customers
  • Eships still hungry for bulkers after growing dry fleet
    Dubai shipowner confirms acquisition of two supramax bulkers in its second dry bulk S&P transaction under Tristar ownership
  • Nasdaq gives Pyxis share price go ahead
  • ESL Shipping owner Aspo takes out $34m loan
  • Rhine drought drives product tanker shipments to Hamburg
    Distillates stocks in the ARA region are rising as low water levels induce serious disruption to inland barge movements.
  • Cyber-attackers target ships through their multiple vulnerabilities
    Ship antennae serve as easy point of entry to vessel's IT infrastructure, IOActive says
  • Maritime cyber security comes into its own amid need for resilience
    Eventual need for regulation is being said will push class to address the small number of cyber-security firms that cover maritime
  • FSL Trust slashes third quarter loss
    Singapore tanker owner aided by lower operating costs.
  • VIDEO: Med storm causes cruiseship crunch
    Celebrity vessel breaks moorings in Italy.
  • VLCC demolition tally for 2018 climbs to 36 tankers
    Dr Peters adds another ship to its own impressive disposal table.
  • Nordic American Tankers promises higher dividend awaits
  • Easy boxes? Maersk claims instant booking first
  • Maritime braces for the next cyber breach
    Security experts warn that a much more damaging incident than the AP Moller-Maersk NotPetya attack could be just around the corner
  • AP Moller-Maersk more than a year on from NotPetya cyber-attack
    Danish shipping giant replaces entire IT infrastructure after June 2017 incident shut offices worldwide
  • Vulnerable ship types demand targeted cybersecurity approach
    CSO Alliance director Mark Sutcliffe says future tankers could be used to wage digital warfare, while boxships are quite vulnerable to cyber-attack
  • Ifchor's HMC brings in Winter for expansion drive
    Broker's corporate finance arm adds Swiss financier's expertise.
  • GasLog calls for measured ordering as LNG fire burns bright
    Peter Livanos-led shipowner's note of caution comes with spot rates at record-equalling levels.
  • Bondholders okay $3.6m cash switch for Boa OSV
    Norwegian owner will spend money to keep ship in class for new contract.
  • Shuttle tankers and FPSOs boost Teekay Offshore cash flows
  • Provisions rise to $65m at Credit Suisse
    But third quarter profit rises as costs cut at Swiss bank.
  • Gunvor appoints returning Muriel Schwab as CFO
  • International Seaways tanker in sweet spot as VLCC rates pass world scale 100
  • Four in 10 2018 deliveries still at yards
    VesselsValue says 44% of scheduled handovers not yet completed.
  • $1.1bn 100-year Utopia cruiseship project relaunched
    US owner planning to sell flats for $36m on luxury vessel previously earmarked for Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • NRP seeks further investments in recovering shipping market
  • Transal selling fleet of five chemical tankers
    Turkish owner, part of the Altinbas group, is selling five of its six ships.
  • Uljanik yard boss quits as losses mount
    Gianni Rossanda resigns as new rescue plan for Croatian group is devised.
  • Crew taken from Navig8 AHTS after tanker hijacked and BW LPGC attacked
    Piracy threat moves up a level with triple raid off Congo.
  • Olesen moves in as Flex LNG takes SFL CFO
    Pareto man Aksel Olesen replaces Harald Gurvin in shake-up at Fredriksen companies.
  • Crew taken from Navig8 PSV after tanker hijacked and BW LPGC attacked
    Piracy threat moves up a level with triple raid off Congo.
  • US-China trade spate delays Magnolia LNG terminal
    Aussie-listed developer says trade tensions have "caused headwinds for LNG transactions".
  • BW LPG VLGC emerges as Congo hijack target
    Singapore owner confirms details of incident; expresses concern for safety of bunker tanker crew.
  • EEX rebrands Cleartrade division in Asia
    Restructuring part of effort to win more cleared freight business
  • Seacor rail ferry unit inks Chinese ro-ro deal
    Expansion of US to Mexico service planned with Wenchong order.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • Oil sheds Iran sanctions premium as supply concerns ebb
    A constellation of bearish indicators drove oil futures well off their opening levels on Thursday.
  • US still discussing Iran oil sanctions waiver with India: US ambassador
    The US government and India are still discussing a potential waiver allowing India to continue importing some Iranian crude, the US ambassador to India said Thursday, following a report that Washington has agreed preliminary waiver deals with both India and South Korea.
  • Iran's first LNG terminal project stalls due to US sanctions
    Iran's first LNG export terminal project with a planned capacity of 10.8 million mt/year has stalled due to the impact from the US sanctions, a company executive said Thursday.
  • Enterprise Products Partners to spend heavily on growth projects amid positive outlook
    Enterprise Products Partners will boost its fractionation and natural gas processing capacity and is in serious talks with potential customers about a proposed offshore crude export terminal, the company said Wednesday as it reported its third-quarter profit more than doubled compared with a year ago.
  • Lopez Obrador aims to cut Mexico's reliance on US oil, gas: energy adviser
    Mexico depends too heavily on US oil and gas imports, an energy adviser to President-Elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Thursday while outlining the country's plans to build new refining capacity and take stock of its nascent energy reforms.
  • Pemex expects to close year with crude production of 1.82 million b/d
    Pemex expects to produce 1.82 million b/d by the end of the year and maintain its refining strategy based on profitability over volumetric goals, company officials said.
  • Rotterdam bunkering operations clogged amid BP jetty maintenance
    The bunker market at Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is experiencing congestion and delays to loading on top of tight supply, market sources said Thursday.
  • Panama's August marine diesel sales increase 20.17% on year
    Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 28,938 mt in August, up 20.17% from the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Thursday.
  • US DATA: EIA says August residual fuel oil exports to Panama climb on year
    US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 523,000 barrels in August, up 457,000 barrels from a year earlier, Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday.
  • HSFO east-west spread hits multi-year highs on Singapore needs
    The high sulfur fuel oil 380 CST East-West spread -- a measure of the openness of the arbitrage to Singapore from Northwest Europe -- continued to hit multi-year highs on ICE in the European afternoon session as Singapore struggled with availability of on-specification product and the European fuel oil market became ever tighter due to an active Suezmax arbitrage to the city state.
  • Indian oil corp to start supplying IMO-compliant bunker fuel in Sep 2019: Chairman
    State-run Indian Oil Corp. will start supplying IMO-compliant bunker fuel from September 2019, months ahead of the International Maritime Organization's deadline of early 2020, the company's chairman Sanjiv Singh told S&P Global Platts in an exclusive interview.
  • Bunker market struggling to settle after off-spec product alarms
    The worldwide bunker market is struggling to settle after a series of shocks through 2018, with few signs of recovery as market headwinds look set to linger.
  • Fuel oil barge MOC traded volumes hit 2018 low in October on product deficit
    Monthly traded volumes of RMG 380 CST fuel oil in Platts' European Market on Close assessment process hit their lowest this year in October as the fuel oil market faced a lack of product and a steeply backwardated structure.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • HK-listed Brightoil merges traditional operations with e-commerce for transparency
    The group is upgrading the e-commerce platform for marine bunkering, which it launched in January 2016
  • REFINERY NEWS: Exxonmobil starts Antwerp delayed coker
    The unit will convert heavy, higher-sulfur residual oils into high-value transportation fuels such as marine gasoil and diesel, it said.
  • Second LNG-powered Aframax tanker worldwide travels across Russian Arctic waters
    The latest voyage confirmed its icebreaking capabilities and efficiency in the Arctic conditions, said Sovcomflot.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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