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September 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Box imports via US ports continue to break records, up 2.8pc in August
  • Long Beach August traffic dips 1.9pc, but up 9.4pc in '18 to 5.3 million TEU
  • Guangzhou Port opens offices in Singapore to promote its Nansha terminal
  • Shipboard boxes blaze weekly, fire engulfs ships every 2 months: TT Club
  • Kerry uses branches to capitalise on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
  • CMA CGM, Hapag to send import boxes right back to exporters in Mexico
  • ICTSI Basra builds up Umm Qasr port's capability to dock bigger box ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd to undertake scrubber tests in 2019 as a stop gap solution
  • CEVA deploys warehouse management for Australia's Western Power
  • Portugal Shipping Week takes place in Lisbon from September 17 to 21
  • Concerns raised over control of the South China Sea and role of oil
  • Istanbul New Airport opens October 31 as Ataturk gutted and closed
  • Stefan Schulte to continue to head Fraport for another five years
  • SkySpace Cargo rolls out air cargo platform for forwarders to books

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Bahri bags 'Shipping Line of the Year - Break Bulk Operator' award at All India Maritime And Logistics Awards 2018
  • Classification of potentially hazardous cargoes being discussed at IMO
  • DG Shipping - Circular on IMO Data Collection System
  • Pradeep Kale elected President of Pune Custom House Agents' Association
  • India-Syria trade seen having potential to reach $500 m by 2020
  • North Carolina ports bracing for Hurricane Florence
  • SpiceJet launches dedicated freight service
  • Work on Agartala-Akhaura rail project commences

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 27 million t of freight transported by rail
  • Inner Mongolia to Iran in 15 days
  • 90th anniversary of Miami Airport drawing closer
  • Additional lifting capacity for Weserport
  • Vallair expands cargo conversion portfolio
  • BLG simplifies structures
  • Hupac now serving Europe's NW-SE rail corridor
  • Handful of appointments at Cargologicair
  • Antillean Marine Shipping joins network platform
  • Use of pharma containers axes CO2 emissions
  • Post Nord and Zalando sign new logistics contract
  • Icao underlines air cargo's key role for economic growth
  • Another newbuild for Yamal LNG project
  • New voice at Corpus Christi port
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Polish-Italian alliance to develop railfreight traffic
  • New subsidiary in Pakistan

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • US ports close ahead of major hurricane
  • Box services remain fluid in Caribbean transhipment zone
  • MOL Chemical Tankers signs up to EUR400 million tank venture in port of Antwerp
  • Russia's Zvezda shipyard and Samsung HI in JV to build shuttle tankers
  • Shipbuilder STX O&S wins refund guarantees for MR tanker pair
  • Taiwan shipbuilder CSBC aims to stop losses by next year
  • China's HNA Group puts container lessor Seaco up for sale
  • Tahitian port steps into 'smart' era of cargo-handling
  • SM Line logo on the side of a truck

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Group's cargo airlines may suffer as angry brokers hit back at Volga-Dnepr snub
  • Shipping trapped between a rock and a hard place as China-US trade war heats up
  • K+N debuts blockchain solution for containers - 'with more to come'
  • Transport 'undoubtedly the big-ticket item in reducing port emissions'
  • Analysis: CMA CGM is 'looking for opportunities' - Zim or Evergreen?
  • Air freight growth slowing as demand softens
  • Levi's management shake-up puts supply chain front and centre

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Austal Philippines delivers high speed cat
  • SKF to supply stabilizers for world's largest research expedition vessel
  • Marcon increases sales, but sees differences in market sectors
  • SUNY Maritime gets funding for two clean energy initiatives
  • Total taps two from Solstad Farstad for South Africa campaign
  • Briggs Marine acquires Canadian companies
  • VIDEO: Damen model tank tests Fast Crew Supplier
  • Thordon Bearings offers lifetime guarantee on its water lubricated propeller shaft bearing system

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Port of Savannah braces for Hurricane Florence
    The US' second-busiest container exporter could see movement restrictions on Thursday
  • Molaris axes Product Shipping IPO after signing new MR2 orders
    Formal withdrawal from public registration comes as affiliate Empire Navigation orders four new tankers from Hyundai Mipo
  • We are listening to the industry, says UK maritime minister
    London International Shipping Week 2019 takes place soon after the UK leaves the European Union so let today's maritime sector...
  • Shipbroker education goes back to school
    The scheme will provide evening classes across a range of topics, including dry cargo and tanker chartering, law, insurance, and...
  • Norway pushes for zero emission shipping and the advent of hydrogen
    Norway's environment minister calls for regulations on the use of hydrogen as fuel
  • Mitsui venture to build liquid chemicals storage at Antwerp port
    The tank terminal for liquid chemicals will cost between 300m to 400m euros and will be located at the Delwaide...
  • Marshall Islands Registry joins environment scheme
    Major flag continues Rotterdam-based environmental foundation's recent momentum
  • Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit
    Trade between Britain and the Netherlands could fall by half, declining by tens of billions of pounds, Dutch think tank...
  • Port of Montreal feels benefit of trade deal with Europe
    The port's inland location allows it to serve as a gateway into the US midwest and central Canada
  • Maritime UK optimistic on post-Brexit trade future
    The Maritime UK chair believes the sector can boost trade with non-EU destinations after it leaves the confines of the...
  • Pacific coal trades lend support to panamax bulkers
    Deutsche Bank sees mid-sized carriers outperforming other dry bulk segments on the back of strengthening coal trades in the Pacific...
  • GoodBulk underlines preference for capes as earnings climb
    Fast-growing bulker owner quadruples second-quarter profits and backs recovery to continue
  • EU puts concessions on the table in US trade talks
    The US has won a commitment from the EU that it will join forces with it to help reform the...
  • Maersk reveals plan to adopt scrubber technology
    Maersk says that it is looking into all possible and available opportunities to ensure it is ready to comply with...
  • Warning over CO2-leaking fire extinguishers
    The report into two incidents on two separate ro-ro ships calls for regular maintenance and inspections of fire-fighting equipment
  • Genco completes acquisition of long-haul dry bulk carriers
    Genco will position itself in the Atlantic to benefit from a potential freight rate increase in the fourth quarter
  • Second CSIC executive held by China's anti-corruption squad
    The 54-year-old began his tenure in March 2016. Before that, he had been the deputy director of the No. 704...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dorian continues to evaluate BW offer | US ports close as east coast braces for Hurricane Florence | Trade wars...
  • Top Ships enters $93m leaseback deal for two suezmaxes
    Chief executive Evangelos Pistiolis says the deal, if it completes, will significantly reduce the company's unfunded capital requirement and mark...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Remaining holdout Montreal terminals extends gate hours
  • Global container lines adjust to slower volume growth
  • E-commerce pushes FedEx Ground to year-round six-day delivery
  • Analysis: US refrigerated shippers turn to trailer rail transport
  • DP World deploys legal attack on Djibouti terminal nationalization

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Port of Long Beach keeps top bond rating
    Fitch cites strong market position, high revenue, liquidity and modern facilities.
  • Global Ports gets rights to Croatian port
    Independent cruise operator signs 20-year concession agreement for operating rights to Croatia's Gazenica cruise port.
  • AIDA to build shore power for Rostock ships
    Carnival Corp's AIDA Cruises will build 'environmentally friendly' shore power plant at the city's port.
  • Navios Maritime Containers downplays tariff worries
    New York IPO hopeful is telling investors any Trump-China fallout should prove minimal for its trade.
  • Texas port looks to delay Trafigura offshore project
    Port of Corpus Christi highlights 2006 criminal case against Swiss commodities trader as Texas Gulf Terminals plans to build an offshore oil terminal for VLCCs.
  • Midelfart snaps up $1.5m worth of Borr Drilling shares
    Chairman Troim's long-term partner adds to her investment in Norwegian rig company.
  • Seaspan Corp shapes fresh preferred equity offering
    Shipowner has both growth and debt repayment uses in mind for new funds.
  • Maersk changes course on scrubbers
    Group's head of oil trading says exhaust cleaners will be fitted on "limited number" of ships.
  • El Faro: Congress gets its Act together
    How politicians are tackling the problems exposed by the tragedy
  • India clears Iranian P&I clubs to cover crude tankers
    Kish and Qeshm win permission to provide $1bn of cover for Iranian oil imports.
  • Pacific Drilling presses on with revised notes issue
    Pacific Drilling has taken a further step in efforts to exit Chapter 11 with a tweak to a previously planned notes issue. Idan Ofer strikes key deal with Pacific Drilling bondholders New York-listed Pacific Drilling says it now plans to issue $750m first lien notes and $250m second lien notes. It marks a slight switch from the earlier plan that had involved first and second lien issues of $700m
  • MOL investing $460m in new storage at Antwerp
    Japanese group teaming with SEA-Invest for tank terminal project.
  • Iran sanctions may tighten tanker market, says Maersk Broker
    Arrival of a new round of sanctions on Iran may deliver a helping hand to tanker owners, according to Maersk Broker. Jakob Hjortlund, the lead tanker researcher at Maersk Broker, says the approaching sanctions will bring uncertainty to the market. Tanker owners could cash in before Iranian window closes Macleod sees seasonal upswing and continued Iranian exports "Our view is that it may tighte
  • GoodBulk keeps sights on capesizes as recovery takes shape
    Capital will continue to be targeted at larger vessels, says John Michael Radziwill-led company.
  • EU spending $2.5bn on coast guard expansion
    New vessels part of the plan for upgrade of European border force.
  • Newbuilding deliveries in 2018 will be 50% below record levels
    Clarksons says further declines from peak production in 2011 are expected next year.
  • ExxonMobil eyes low-sulphur fuel with $650m upgrade
    UK's Fawley refinery being readied for 2020 emissions rules.
  • Shipping and wine make the perfect cocktail at EBE
    Basile Aloy finds the living is easy after buying ships at the trough of the market. But he's not resting on his laurels. Here he talks about sustainability, diversification and the advantages of being a member of the Saverys clan
  • Pareto survey predicts offshore spending will jump 10% in 2019
    Shipowners can take heart, the pendulum of oil company spending on offshore is finally swinging back
  • Drifting cargoship towed off Sweden
    Coast guard brings distressed vessel in to Gothenburg after breakdown.
  • Bahri VLCC heading for scrap in Bangladesh
    Saudi Arabian shipowner has netted over $21m for one of its oldest tankers, sources say.
  • Crude imports slowdown hides real extent of Chinese demand
    Refinery expansion and strategic reserve look set to reignite seaborne trade
  • Oslo Stock Exchange mulling Belships protests
    Frode Teigen-led Lighthouse facing challenge from Tidships over takeover bid
  • Wisdom sells Imabari ultramax newbuilding
    Taiwanese owner will lease back bulker ordered with sistership in 2016.
  • Clipper's Seatruck boosts Irish Sea capacity
    Larger vessel brought in to replace smallest ferry sailing from Liverpool.
  • P&O Ferries stops shipping calves
    Welfare concerns prompt end of veal traffic from Scotland.
  • Croatia widens hunt for new Uljanik investor
    Government in talks with German, Chinese and Korean players over cash injection.
  • Durban looks to accommodate bigger boxships
    South Africa's largest container port to lengthen and deepen berths to take 9,600-teu ships.
  • Stamatis Molaris' Product Shipping pulls IPO
    Greek-based petroleum tanker owner cites adverse market conditions for withdrawal.
  • LNG exports to rise nearly 50% by 2022
    Increased export capacity in Australia, Russia, and the US will meet strong LNG demand, particularly from China.
  • HNA seeking buyer for container lessor Seaco
    Chinese group reportedly looking to offload assets unrelated to its core aviation business.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • PortMiami leader elected to chair state council
  • Florida business owner charged with misbranding hazmat
  • Kuehne + Nagel deploys blockchain technology for portal
  • Port of Vancouver USA adopts strategic plan
  • Executive Moves: Merchant Marine Academy, inconso
  • Los Angeles processes 826,638 TEUs in August
  • DHL Freight letting customers specify delivery dates
  • HNA reportedly seeking to sell Seaco, Ingram Micro
  • Ports batten down for Hurricane Florence

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Northeast Asian leaders push for strong regional energy integration
  • Iran accuses Trump of 'bullying' oil market
  • Oil complex strong despite larger-than-expected distillate draw
  • US Fuel oil stocks build, USAC stocks highest since June
    USGC stocks rebound from lowest levels since September 2009.
  • China's MGO market to grow on new ECA timeline for sulfur limit: sources
    Many of Chinese initiatives to curb pollutants from shipping come as part of its 'blue sky defence' action plan and ahead of IMO's 2020 rule.
  • Contango structure in China crude futures may spur Dec physical profit-taking
    The total value of the settlement was Yuan 293 million, INE said.
  • Fujairah/Singapore bunker price spread widens to 4-year high as tightness persists
    Strong selling interest in the Singapore delivered bunker fuel market has been capping price gains
  • Iran situation offers 'huge uncertainty' to market: Russia's Novak
    "It remains unclear how the countries which jointly receive some 2 million b/d of Iranian oil will act," Novak said.
  • Safe Bulkers gearing up for IMO 2020 with LSFO, scrubber options
    Scrubbers will be installed in its medium-sized vessels, Safe Bulkers said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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