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February 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • HPH Trust 2017 earnings slump 45pc on 3pc revenue dip
  • Eurogate's 2017 container traffic totals 14.4 million TEU
  • Regionalisation of global economy could lead to early retirement of mega ships
  • US port of Baltimore receives six new cranes to cope with rising volumes
  • Port of Trieste achieves bumper year for cargo with box traffic soaring 26pc
  • Strong demand drives Landstar System's Q4 2017 earnings to US$64.8m
  • Hong Kong nets 6,000 fake designer accessories from China shipping container
  • SF Airlines launches freighter service to transport mainly perishables to Lhasa
  • Lufthansa Cargo acquires stake in online freight services marketplace, Fleet
  • American Airlines Cargo eyes Balkan exports as it opens new routes

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • Govt to disinvest entire stake in Dredging Corporation
  • Total & MOL sign long-term charter contract for a pioneer LNG bunker vessel
  • WWL Group consolidates its standing as a leader in logistics & supply chain solutions
  • 'Port of Wilhelmshaven is the only facility in Germany capable of handling 18,000-22,000-TEU vessels without any restrictions'
  • DP World reports record volume of 70 m TEUs in 2017
  • Iron ore & coal lift Essar Ports' cargo handling by 11 pc in Q3 FY18
  • JNPT records highest container handling of 4.18 lakh TEUs in Jan.
  • Steps taken to expedite National Highways projects highlighted

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finland paving the way for more digitalisation
  • MNG Airlines - ACAS-ready with new Champ service
  • New cross-dock platform for Hellmann
  • IMS: marked growth domestic services in Germany
  • New UK trade commissioners to balance the Brexit
  • Port of Marseille Fos saves the day in 2017
  • Bertschi grows beyond Europe's borders
  • New heads of operations in Kenya and Nigeria
  • First US class I railroad joins BiTA
  • Emirates Skycargo lands in Maastricht
  • APL introduces new intra-Asian shortsea service
  • Nouwens Transport achieves Iata Ceiv certification
  • Kehl-Rotterdam shuttle now thrice weekly
  • Brussels Airlines under new leadership
  • AAL and HHM teaming up for joint service
  • Quick Cargo Service steps up Americas groupage service

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • Court ruling opens way to vote on Giuseppe Bottiglieri debt restructuring
  • DHT Holdings remains in black as ship sales boost cash position
  • MOL wins LNG bunker vessel charter from TOTAL
  • China Merchant Port Holding issues bonds for Belt and Road project
  • Buoyant global trade drives volume growth at DP World and HPH Trust
  • HMM and AAL to operate Asia-Middle East multipurpose service
  • DSME to stay busy until 2020 as orders come in
  • Saudi Global Ports growth driven by strong transhipment activity
  • Chinese iron ore imports set record in 2017
  • Gulf Stevedoring sees strong throughput at Saudi Arabia's Jubail terminal
  • Shipbuilder HHIC seeks funds to expand Philippines shipyard
  • Shell unveils major collaborative maritime safety initiative
  • Former Samsung HI chief rules out DSME merger

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • DSV the 'star performer' in forwarding and likely to hit acquisition trail in 2018
  • 2017 a record year for DP World box terminals as market share increases
  • The swashbuckling antidote to the threat of digital disruptors
  • Zeaborn Logistics takes over ship managers ER Schiffahrt and Harper Petersen
  • Western Global Airlines eyes expansion of air freight services beyond China
  • Seko Logistics appoints Shawn Richard as its first VP global air freight
  • Industry joins DSA cargo team in tribute to Dayle Hauxwell

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • GE to build "digital twin" of two MSC ships
  • Schulte LNG bunkering vessel will be ballast-free
  • Design advances for new reel-lay vessel for Subsea 7
  • DSME opts for 3D model based NAPA Steel software
  • Alfa Laval PureBallast is first BWTS meeting revised IMO requirements

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • Daily Briefing
    Erck Rickmers tells Lloyd's List that the rationale behind the sale of ER Schiffahrt business to relative Zeaborn Group can...
  • British shipping must concentrate on its short-term strategy
    The UK government is planning a maritime strategy for 2050 without yet knowing what, politically, 2019 will bring
  • Bain now sole suitor for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
    Italian family-run company set to be relaunched with support from Bain Capital
  • Killing of Cosco manager in Karachi may give China pause in its overseas expansion
    If the incident proves to be a targeted attack, the motive behind it should not be taken lightly
  • Trucking capacity issues causing delays at US ports
    New regulations, strong demand and driver shortfalls drive up prices and add to intermodal backlogs at east coast and Gulf...
  • What lies ahead for tanker shares?
    Low share prices present opportunities for the sector but pitfalls remain
  • Grayling sets his sights on radical maritime strategy
    UK's Maritime 2050 could see more government investment for post-Brexit trade initiatives, infrastructure and regulation
  • Global box traffic up nearly 5% in 2017
    CTS data reveals biggest volume lift since 2014, but softening fourth-quarter volumes dampen full-year result
  • Taiwan linked to ship-to-ship petroleum transfers that dodge North Korea sanctions
    Confidential report made to UN Security Council sanctions committee
  • Weak spot earnings weigh on DHT results
    New York-listed tanker giant still outperforms general markets and extends front cover
  • Total and MOL to build LNG bunker vessel
    The 18,600 c um floating gas station in particular targets CMA CGM's newly ordered ultra large containerships
  • V.Ships set to swoop on Norddeutsche
    Move comes after banks ordered founder and proprietor of the Norddeutsche Bernd Kortüm to find an outside investor
  • Korea forms committee to iron out maritime support entity details
    Committee will be responsible for firming up operation procedures for Korea Ocean Business Corporation
  • CMPort agrees $480m acquisition of Australian coal port
    Move marks Chinese port giant's first investment foray in Oceania
  • Japan to fund research on IoT and AI for shipbuilding industry
    Subsidy recipients will study how to apply IoT and AI technologies to manufacturing processes within the shipbuilding industry
  • HMM and AAL launch joint multipurpose vessel service
    New service will connect China, Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Singapore with the Middle East via both the Gulf and Red...
  • Hijacked tanker Marine Express recovered off West Africa
    All crew members are reported to be safe and well
  • Cosco Shipping unit's manager killed in Pakistan
    Head of Cosco Saeed Karachi attacked in his car near a marketplace in Karachi city centre
  • Seaspan buys two boxships earmarked for Maersk charters
    The four-year time charters carry an option for an extra two years at higher rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • Seattle-Tacoma assures drayage capacity in deal with drivers
  • UPS pursues cross-border business with El Paso facility
  • Hyundai, AAL breakbulk service to connect Asia, Middle East
  • Higher bunker fuel prices driving up fuel surcharges
  • DP World, HPHT post strong 2017 results on growing global trade
  • Central Asia containerized rail freight rocketing
  • As trucking costs rise, US shippers face difficult choices
  • PSA calls APM Terminals' new extra fee 'capricious'
  • Container blockchain developers attract new customers

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • UCL Port bests 2016 throughput
    UCL Holdings' stevedoring division handled 37.1 million tonnes of cargo last year.
  • Tankers CEOs pin hopes on US crude exports
    Official forecasts see more crude cargoes coming in next decades, but it hinges on firming prices and production.
  • Scorpio Bulkers 'chilling' as rates rebound
    New York-listed bulker owner is "zoning" after buying 10 vessels in the fourth quarter, chief executive Robert Bugbee said.
  • MPC Container Ships defies global slump with $75m placement
    Oslo-listed containership owner has more cash to pursue vessel buys.
  • Oman Drydock appoints new CEO
    Company hires former OTTCO executive to replace short-tenured Stephan Aumann as it 'continues transformation.'
  • Capesize rates click back up as VLOC orders raise alarm
    Analysts say an upturn in coal shipments has assisted the market.
  • Tsakos Shipping linked to rare drybulk order
    Deal for four to six ships rumoured to have been secured at Chinese shipyard.
  • JES yard sale off as ex-CEO jailed
    No deal for bankrupt JEHI as former boss Jin Xin gets 12 years in China.
  • Cochin Shipyard builds profit again
    Expanding Indian yard stronger in third quarter.
  • Mitsui Engineering set for operating loss this year
    Difficulties elsewhere in the group to prove a drag on shipbuilder's full year performance.
  • Norwegian flag hits 10-year high
    NIS register reverses negative trend to reach 600 ships.
  • Cargill fosters shipping sustainability
    Commodities giant teams with NAMEPA and others on eco initiatives.
  • Court rejects hostile bid for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Company
    Zagari/Pappas raid on Neapolitan bulker and tanker owner thwarted due to lack of up-front payment, leaving just one plan on the table
  • Switijnk unveils new wind-assisted cargoship
    C-Job designs fuel-saving cargo vessel for Dutch owner.
  • DHT Holdings dips into the red in the fourth quarter
    Shipowner continues to pay a dividend with loss smaller that the market had anticipated.
  • Namura Shipbuilding sees loss grow
    But Japanese yard hopeful of bettering last year's annual result.
  • Turkey's U.N. Ro-Ro 'plotting IPO'
    Ro-ro company looking to join domestic rush to raise cash.
  • Shipping stocks see selling pressure amid global rout
    Stock market crash yet to impact shipping sentiment while global economy remains unaffected.
  • Total confirms MOL LNG bunker vessel win
    Major and Japanese owner add MOU on LNG fuelling and infrastructure to their new partnership
  • BW LPG taps into three new banks with $150m loan
    Oslo-listed VLGC specialist adds new names to its list of lenders with refinancing package.
  • Poland bids to buy back Gdansk Shipyard
    Development agency wants 100% ownership of yard privatised in 2007.
  • Thorco Projects expands new dry cargo division
    Less than two months after it was first established, Danish company's growing bulk division has put itself on an expansion trajectory with a growing fleet and new employees added in the Americas.
  • Vitol launches final offer for Latvian Shipping
    Trader and owner wants to take 100% of tanker company before delisting.
  • HMM and AAL team up on MPPs
    Liner companies launching Asia to Middle East service.
  • Cosco Pakistan boss shot dead
    Chen Zhu killed in car in targeted attack in Karachi.
  • Daewoo secures double LNG carrier order
    South Korean shipbuilder looks to have secured first newbuilding deal for 2018.
  • Product tanker hijacked off Benin recovered
    Anglo Eastern says ship is now under control of captain and crew, but releases few other details.
  • China surpasses US as world's largest crude importer
    But the tanker industry facing growing threat from volumes shipped by pipe from Russia.
  • MAN and Hyundai to develop LPG dual-fuel engines
    Engine builder and shipbuilder look to extend use beyond LPG carriers to other ship types.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • BNSF unveils 2018 capital investment plan
    BNSF Railway Co. plans to invest $3.3 billion in capital expenditures throughout 2018, the company said. Like last year's $3.3 billion cap...
  • DHL expands operations in southwestern U.S.
    Logistics company DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its presence in key Southern border states in order to satisfy the needs of local cust...
  • Hapag-Lloyd opens new Tema office
    Hapag-Lloyd has recently opened a new office in Ghana's port city of Tema. "Africa is strongly developing just now," said Lars Christianse...
  • Agility to participate in IBM-Maersk blockchain
    Global third-party logistics provider Agility said Tuesday it will participate in a new Maersk-IBM blockchain solution to manage and track ...
  • Seaspan purchases two 2,500-TEU ships, charters them to Maersk
    Seaspan Corp. has acquired two more 2,500-TEU containerships and has an agreement in place to charter the vessels to Dansh ocean carrier Ma...
  • NWSA drayage drivers organize walkout as clean-truck engine rule looms
    Many of the thousands of independent drivers who haul cargo containers to and from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are not working today in...
  • Kirby Corp. acquires fellow tank barge operator Higman Marine
    Kirby Corp. will acquire fellow liquid bulk transport specialist Higman Marine for $419 million, Kirby said in a statement Sunday. The dea...
  • Report: COSCO exec slain in Pakistan
    An executive of ocean carrier China COSCO Shipping was shot and killed in Karachi, Pakistan on Monday, according to multiple media reports....
  • Transportation stocks slide during 'wild' Wall Street session
    Bellwether U.S. transportation and logistics stocks continued to slide yesterday amid what analysts are referring to as a "wild" Wall Stree...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • NYMEX crude falls below $64/b as equity turmoil persists
    Crude futures fell Tuesday for the third straight day as sharp swings in equities continued to rattle global financial markets.
  • US DATA: EIA sees Permian driving oil output growth
    Fueled largely by Permian Basin growth, US oil production will climb steadily over the next three decades, peaking at 11.95 million b/d by 2042, the Energy Information Administration said Tuesday.
  • US House set to pass spending bill with SPR sales
    The US House of Representatives is expected to approve a stopgap government funding bill Tuesday that authorizes the sale of about $350 million worth of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
  • BP to build renewables position on heels of $200 million solar deal: CEO
    Oil major BP is looking to expand its renewable energy business in the coming years through "selective" investments, CEO Bob Dudley said Tuesday, on the heels of a $200 million deal announced in December to take a stake in leading European solar power development company Lightsource.
  • Saudi Arabia asks for transition period at IMO committee meeting
    Saudi Arabia Tuesday suggested the transition period citing a sense of confusion in the shipping industry on the matter.
  • Exchanges see potential for an LNG freight derivatives market
    A recent move by the Baltic Exchange to launch an LNG freight index is likely to pave the way for cracking the hitherto untapped LNG freight derivatives market, as entities exposed to gas shipping costs seek to hedge their risks.
  • Total, Japan's MOL sign long-term charter for LNG bunker vessel
    The 18,600 cu m vessel is expected to be delivered in 2020.
  • Asia starts testing Kuwait's new Super Light crude oil
    -Grade expected to be launched in April -Asian refiner finds new crude suitable -Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery a possible destination for new grade
  • Open interest for front-month DME Oman crude oil futures up 14% in Jan
    Open interest for March ICE Brent futures versus the Platts Dubai contract was unchanged month on month at 425,000 barrels as of January 3.
  • Basrah Light crude OSP may reflect Iraq's level of OPEC cut commitment
    "Unlike Saudi and Abu Dhabi, it appears that Iraq wants to pump more and sell more, so Basrah [Light] should remain cheaper," said a crude trader.
  • FUTURES: Crude slides on US stock market plunge, stronger dollar
    Another risk-off session is likely across Asia today, Barnabas Gan, commodity economist at OCBC Bank, said.

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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
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
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
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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