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November 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Container Industry to launch new reefer digitisation service
  • South Korea's BNCT surpasses 10 million TEU mark
  • Trade war initial tariffs see US imports of Chinese goods slashed by 30pc
  • UK may revive Belgian ro-ro route to ease post Brexit snags
  • Kenya's farm exports gain access to world's most populous nation
  • Truck hijackings account for 24pc of cargo theft worldwide: study
  • Kerry Logistics wins Bloomberg award
  • HK traders optimistic about new market opportunities: DHL
  • Freighter fees to rise by 29pc at Schiphol airport from April
  • US expands certification for dogs trained to detect explosives

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • APL's Eagle GO Guaranteed extended to Asia-Latin America & North America-Latin America
  • Contship's La Spezia container terminal's Asiaroadshow concludes with remarkable success
  • MSC cargo shipping agencies worldwide certified to ISO 9001:2015
  • Owner claims against manager for failure to update ballast water management plan
  • SCFI spot rates unchanged
  • Twill extends service offering all incoterms
  • Virtual visits to assess safety now available on MOL next-generation VLCC
  • Wan Hai orders 20 container vessels
  • Commerce Secretary pitches for balanced India-China trade
  • India's plastics exports grows 31.6 pc between April-September 2018
  • US-India $ 500 bn trade target seen achievable
  • Coastal rice consignment of Food Corporation of India arrives at Cochin Port
  • Major Ports' throughput up 5.31 pc during April-Oct.
  • Paradip Port facilitates coal blending at MCHP
  • Prime Minister inaugurates multimodal terminal at Varanasi, receives container vessel
  • Shipping & port entities join hands with intent to form blockchain-based open platform
  • Cabinet approves leasing out six airports through PPP
  • DMICDC Logistics launches container tracking solution at 3 ports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Benelux not Brexit
  • HGV drivers need more appreciation
  • Positive train control to support US short lines
  • About Project Partners' most recent member
  • Chemical industry gets new logistics park
  • Alternative oil transfer solution at Trelleborg
  • First cargo screening certifications under new TSA...
  • Placing order for big batch of locomotives
  • Revenues top USD 2 billion mark
  • Felixstowe struck off Maersk AE7 list
  • SF Airlines opens new chapter
  • New general secretary at Liberian Shipowners' Council
  • Handsome profit for LKW Walter
  • Rotating deployment to ease driver shortage
  • Successful conclusion of Transnorm takeover
  • U.N. RoRo rolling out new services
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • News from Zhuhai Airshow

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • Wan Hai finalises feeder ship orders
  • Tanker market boom could continue, analysts say
  • China Navigation eyes eco-friendly general cargo vessels
  • IMO 2020 focus shifts to commercial contract preparations
  • TTA profit triples as dry bulk and offshore sectors improve
  • Ship scrap sales slow as prices weaken across Indian sub-continent
  • Masumoto Shipping joins list in MR tanker newbuildings trend

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • Operators busy as air freight peak season gets a boost from booming e-commerce
  • Yang Ming still struggling, as it reports $30m Q3 loss despite improving market
  • Anger grows among UK hauliers as shipping lines enforce loading 'surcharges'
  • Analysis: Hapag-Lloyd - the gift that keeps on giving... to the bankers
  • New Loadstar LongRead: The Panama Canal
  • UPS Freight workers okay new labour contract, avoiding strike
  • Agility reports 12% Q3 earnings increase

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • Tidewater reports a red ink quarter
  • Metal Shark completes second of two New Orleans RTA ferries
  • CIT names managing director to lead its maritime finance business
  • Rolls-Royce to equip two fishing vessels on order at Karstensen
  • Tidewater chooses UniSea to digitalize and standardize HSEQ and ops
  • American Queen Steamboat to buy two more ships
  • BIMCO launches survey on biofouling management
  • Kongsberg picks Leclanché to be its battery partner

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • GC Rieber names new leadership
    Company insiders take the chief executive, chief financial officer and chief commercial officer roles
  • Capacity management driving transpacific rates boost
    Trade wars may push post-peak slowdown into the first quarter of next year, putting carriers' 2019 contract negotiations at risk
  • EuroDry makes first addition to fleet as an independent company
    Greek dry bulk owner confirms deal to purchase 75,845 dwt vessel. The price is not given, but brokers estimate a...
  • Australia demands end to IMO secrecy
    Australia says that transparency and openness reforms should be the first priority for the upcoming IMO debate, but it faces...
  • GoodBulk focus on capes as 'most attractive' segment
    Owner's stronger results reflect fleet growth and stronger rates for capes this year
  • ICTSI eyes $100m Visayas box hub
    ICTSI plans to carry out dredging works alongside both ports to allow safe passage for the new generation of international...
  • Wan Hai signs off on 20 newbuilds
    Japan Marine United will build eight 3,036 ships on behalf of Wan Hai and Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard a dozen 2,038 units
  • Yang Ming sees trade war boosting China's exports
    Revenue has kept growing on more lifting volume, but bunker costs have gone up significantly
  • A winter boost for clean tankers
    Falling oil prices are spurring demand for oil and the short supply of vessels in certain load regions should boost...
  • Daily Briefing
    Can the bunkers industry confront its credibility problem? | Blockchain trials turn to finance | Tech start-ups face challenge to...
  • CMA CGM takes four Poseidon ships on five-year charters
    The four 6,927 teu vessels are expected to generate total ebitda of $135m for the owner over the charter period

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • E-commerce demand drives unlikely distribution spots
  • Analysis: US rail efficiency push a mixed bag for intermodal shippers
  • Santos corruption sting fuels Brazil port privatization push
  • Earnings reports show depth of carriers' low-sulfur challenge
  • Mundra benefiting the most from India's transshipment reform
  • Strike averted, UPS Freight restarts LTL freight shipping
  • Shipper benefit from logistics start-up funding boom murky

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • Nordic American Tankers pulls DNB backstop
    Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers will not be dipping into a backstop credit facility from DNB Bank it confirmed today as it set its sights on return to its debt-free past. New York-listed NAT has sold a number of vessels to strengthen its balance sheet this year and walked away from a bond issue which would have delivered further liquidity this summer. Nordic American Tankers stays sil
  • Diana Shipping sells second veteran bulker in a week
    Diana Shipping has struck a deal to sell its second veteran vessel in quick succession. New York-listed Diana says the 75,200-dwt Alcyon (built 2001) has been sold for $7.45m. Diana Shipping sells 17-year-old panamax bulker It is the second ageing panamax Diana has disposed of in the past week after the 75,336-dwt Triton (built 2001). Diana, which still has four similar ships in its stable of
  • Wan Hai inks newbuilding deals worth up to $900m
    Taiwanese box carrier has firmed up its deals to build 3,036-teu and 2,038-teu vessels in Japan and China.
  • Zoullas-led Delphin sells to Oceanbulk in first S&P deal
    Sophocles Zoullas-led Delphin Shipping is making his first move in the sale-and-purchase market with the disposal of an ultramax to Greece's Oceanbulk Maritime. Eagle Bulk bondholders back scrubber amendment Judging Scorpio Bulkers' early returns on sister deal US brokers report that the company's 63,000-dwt Vela (built 2015) has been sold to Petros Pappas-led Oceanbulk for about $20.3m. Tha
  • CIT taps veteran Cohen as new shipping chief
    New York lender had been 19 months with maritime seat open, but taps experienced banker to renew push.
  • Solstad fixes CSV in Brazil for up to four years
    Norwegian owner also announces extensions for two PSVs by Equinor.
  • Howe Robinson adds duo to tanker desks
    Genesis and Brassington pair to enhance broker's VLCC and suezmax operations.
  • Maitland slightly singed at the 'Clayfest'
    Even in an industry of colourful characters, Clay Maitland stands out from the crowd. So, it made for a packed ballroom at New York's Union League Club when the Society of Maritime Arbitrators (SMA) hosted a roast of the International Registries Inc (IRI) managing partner, whose company runs the Marshall Islands corporate and ship registry. El Faro: Congress gets its Act together Maritime lawye
  • Three crew asphyxiated on cargoship
    Probe starts after incident on timber carrier off Okinawa.
  • ArcelorMittal extends bulker buying spree to $150m
    Steel giant ArcelorMittal has taken its spending on bulker carriers in the past month to $150m with the purchase of a fourth vessel. JP Morgan sells newbuilding duo in asset play deal ArcelorMittal sells bulker for fraction of bought price European and US brokers report the Indian steel giant has purchased the 81,000-dwt Olga V (built 2017) for $30.5m from Capital Management Services of Greece
  • GC Rieber puts new top team in place
    Einar Ytredal gets CEO job permanently, while new CFO and COO appointed.
  • New Vision Shipping in successful supramax asset play
    Greek owner New Vision Shipping has carried out a successful asset play on a supramax bulker that it purchased a little more than two years ago. Multiple brokers in Europe and in the US report that the company has sold the 56,000-dwt New Kosmos (built 2005) to another Greek shipowner for more than $11m. New Vision tipped for profitable bulker sale to Akij New Vision buys and sells in fleet rene
  • Cosco Shipping International stronger in third quarter
    Bulker owner's result from continuing operations turns positive.
  • EuroDry inks first purchase as stand-alone company
    Talks for funding underway as new public company confirms debut deal.
  • Atlantska snaps up Standard Bulk panamax
    Pelagos increases value over three years as Croatian owner beefs up fleet.
  • Sting in the tail for booming transpacific trade?
    Consultancy Drewry warns tariff effect won't last for ever.
  • Two liner agencies drop IRISL in Europe over US sanctions
    Two European liner agencies have withdrawn from representing sanctions-hit Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). Hamburg-based Peter W Lampke (PWL) and Genoa-headquartered Fratelli Cosulich have until now served IRISL's 10-day container service, which called at Antwerp, Hamburg and Genoa. US warns shipping: do not deal with NITC and IRISL Industry chiefs sign climate change pledge at
  • Louis sends third cruise ship for scrap
    Louis Group of Cyrpus has confirmed rumours in cruise circles that it has sold the 33,900-gt cruiseship Marella Spirit (built 1983). The company did not identify the buyer in a statement filed with the Cyrpus Stock Exchange last Friday, saying only that the deal would not have any impact on its 2018 financial results. Well placed scrapping sources say that the Marella Spirit has been sold to cas
  • Havila signs four-month Equinor PSV charter
    Havila Shipping has fixed more work for a platform supply vessel brought out of layup in April. It said the 3,800-dwt Havila Borg (built 2009) will work for Norwegian major Equinor for four months. The job is in the UK sector. The vessel was first reactivated for a Total charter lasting three months.
  • GasLog ship refloated after grounding
    Laden vessel pulled off mud by tugs and has resumed its voyage
  • Buyers inspect Neda Maritime VLCC
    Greek owner dismisses talk of a sale for offshore conversion as "absolute rubbishas"
  • Yang Ming adding four ships while returning seven
    Asian carrier optimistic that trade war will boost rates for Chinese exports.
  • Rodgers draws on 'dieselgate' in latest swipe at scrubbers
    Euronav chief escalates hostilities against scrubbers in Daily Mail newspaper comments.
  • Pirates fire on LNG carrier off Nigeria
    Vessel safe after attack by nine pirates in speedboat.
  • Tsakos tanker asked frigate to turn before clash
    TS Sola told warship to move to starboard four times ahead of collision.
  • Boxship sales spike on rising scrap prices ahead of 2020
    But annual demolition rate lowest for a decade as deliveries to swell capacity in 2018
  • Golar Power wins race for Croatia FSRU project
    Company beats off MOL and Maran Gas Maritime to win with LNG carrier conversion
  • GoodBulk confident in dry market recovery as it sets dividend range
    John Michael Radziwill-fronted company continues to see best value in capesize investments.
  • Nigeria's national tanker fleet plan takes slow steps to reality
    Start of two-man charter desk in London seen as part of NNPC's bid for 30 crude and product carriers
  • Turkmenistan eyes ro-ro newbuildings
    Balkan Shipyard planning to construct vessels to carry trucks and trailers.
  • $260m Brexit bypass plan for Ramsgate
    UK wants to avoid Dover-Calais congestion in case of no-deal EU exit.
  • Nigerian owners chase 'missing' $300m
    Shipping companies want answers on cash placed with the national financing fund.
  • VIDEO: 22 crew rescued after bulker fire
    Seafarers taken off Golden Ocean Line vessel off Indonesia.
  • Thoresen Shipping sees third quarter profit triple
    Thai supramax specialist continues to benefit from rate rally as it posts 40% jump in average TCE rate.
  • Pioneer Marine teams up with Interorient Navigation
    Details of commercial management deal emerge as bulker owner reports third quarter loss.
  • Algoma acquires product tanker for domestic fleet
    Canadian shipowner says customer demand continues to strengthen in this segment.
  • Margarita Louis-Dreyfus nears buyout of minority shareholders
    Commodities giant's chairperson says she is now well positioned to accelerate growth strategy.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • Navarro to globalists: Stay out of U.S.-China talks
    With his signature candor, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Wall Street bankers and the extremely wealthy to spend their money at home.
  • Lineage Logistics acquires Yearsley Group
    Second-largest cold storage company expands its footprint in the U.K.
  • Teamsters ratify UPS Freight contract
  • Yang Ming reduces loss in third quarter
  • Alleged weapons smugglers nabbed in Seattle
  • Executive Moves: Railroading and ocean shipping
  • DHL Freight turns on driver recruitment initiative
  • JD.com enters all-cargo air freight market

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  • Crude settles lower amid falling equities, Trump tweet
    Crude futures settled lower Monday from a one-two punch of a selloff in equity markets and a tweet US President Donald Trump sent that cast doubt on production cuts OPEC and its partners hinted at.
  • Indonesia interested in OPEC membership again, but needs to cut its oil imports first
    Net oil importer Indonesia could reactivate its OPEC membership if it can successfully raise its crude production and reduce consumption.
  • Lukoil rules out contracts with Iran while US sanctions in place
    Lukoil will not sign new contracts with Iran while US sanctions against the country remain in place, CEO Vagit Alekperov said Monday.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Danish tanker group Torm forms JV ahead of 2020 to produce, install scrubbers
    In addition to the economic potential of the joint venture, it will allow Torm to secure availability of scrubbers ahead of the IMO 2020 rule.
  • Crude remains higher after OPEC flags output cuts in 2019
    A new strategy needs to be formed, UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said at a press briefing.
  • OPEC, oil producer allies signal return to production cuts from next year
    Delegates said a Saudi-led proposal to cut up to 1 million b/d was discussed ahead of the meeting.
  • Saudi Arabia to cut oil exports but sees no sign of global oversupply: Falih
    Saudi Arabia has proposed a return to production cuts of up to 1 million b/d.

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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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