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September 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles dips 2.5pc to 826,638 TEU in August, Long Beach off 1.9pc
  • China seeks WTO approval to hit Trump with US$7 billion in sanctions
  • DP World vows legal battle to counter Djibouti's seizure of terminal
  • America's east coast ports brace for Hurricane Florence devastation
  • New 14,052-TEU ONE Aquila is sublet to NYK on THE Alliance service
  • Lack of drivers prompts US Xpress to offer scholarships to attract truckers
  • South Carolina sets monthly box volume, up 16pc to 206,541 TEU in August
  • Curacao Port Services in Caribbean orders 2 Kalmar ship-to-shore cranes
  • Kuehne + Nagel applies blockchain technology to verified gross mass portal
  • Walmart doubles spending to lure trucks amid 'serious' US labour shortage
  • CMA CGM reacts to Lisbon port congestion by demanding emergency fee
  • Atlas Air adds second Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Asiana Cargo
  • Finnair Cargo goes with Air Logistics Group in mainland China destinations
  • Germany's DHL Global Forwarding starts building at Vienna airport
  • Cargo-partner's Vienna warehouse just right for Engel machine makers

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • ECU Worldwide moves the spirit of Asian Games as its official logistics partner
  • First containership takes the Northern sea route
  • Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers IPO opens on Sept. 24
  • MOL names another ice-breaking LNG carrier for key project
  • Swire Shipping introduces weekly service from North Asia to South Pacific
  • DP World says it will continue to pursue all legal means to defend its rights as shareholder & concessionaire in Doraleh Container Terminal
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port commissions truck-mounted fogging machine & ambient air quality monitoring station
  • Commerce Ministry seeks Cabinet nod for national logistics policy
  • HTOA holds 11th AGM & elects new Managing Committee
  • Cabinet approves developing digital economy among BRICS countries

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nothing goes without trucks
  • Joining up to expand Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail service
  • Fewer truck cross Swiss Alps
  • Port of Long Beach nets USD 50 million grant
  • One million ULDs between DXB and DWC
  • K+N deploys blockchain technology for VGM Portal
  • Bio-UV Group recruits boss for Asia office
  • Amber Train augments transport portfolio
  • Etihad Cargo launches new cold chain product
  • Essberger Tankers inks deal with GAC in Scandinavia
  • MD of BU Global of Bertschi installed in 2019
  • Canadian port surveys local population
  • Train linking London, Northants and Scotland
  • Another step forward on digital trail at DP World Antwerp
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ceva lands new contract in Australia
  • Aisats enhances security and tracking in Bengaluru
  • From Geodis to Broekman Logistics

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Top US and European ports urge shipping to deliver on Paris Agreement
  • The enforcement of IMO Tier II rules set to cool Chinese S&P market
  • How emerging-market currency slide affects shipping
  • Argentine levy likely to boost Brazil's soybean sales to China
  • MODEC buys Chandris VLCC for FPSO conversion

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Freight train derailment deals another blow to ailing UK logistics sector
  • Capacity cuts and trade war combine to increase container tonnage laying idle
  • Walmart tries to Spark interest in new Uber-style home grocery deliveries
  • Locus bids to hurdle India's last-mile barriers with artificial intelligence
  • How to take NYC back to its maritime roots
  • How shipping has changed since Lehman Brothers collapsed
  • Hong Kong awaits its own super storm as US east coast braces for Florence

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • GD Electric Boat gets another $480.6 million for Columbia Class work
  • Helm CONNECT software platform passes 3,000 vessel milestone
  • America's Blue Highway Conference at SUNY Maritime
  • DFDS to install scrubbers on 12 Mediterranean freight ferries
  • Red and White Fleet takes delivery of plug-in hybrid tour boat
  • Maersk Tankers newbuilds to get Nacos Platinum package
  • Live at SMM 2018: Radio Holland's innovative NavCom services

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Container market recovery 'still at an early stage', Navios tells investors
    IPO hopeful says that thanks to entering the market at a low point it is already generating cash but that...
  • Seaspan plans to raise more capital
    Seaspan says the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which can include acquisitions, debt repayments, or the redemption...
  • The Interview: Bob Sanguinetti
    The UK Chamber of Shipping chief executive - head of Britain's main shipowner trade association - has been fascinated with...
  • IUMI delegates gather with marine premiums on the rise
    Even change of direction will be welcome after 20 years of soft markets and the 9% fall seen last time...
  • Frangou links launch of Navios Containers to KG collapse
    Oversupply in the sector has been repaired due to wipeout of German investment scheme, although other events contributed to Navios...
  • 'Time is running out for UK ferry ports'
    Ro-ro ports will not be ready if UK crashes out of Europe with no deal in March
  • UK publishes no-deal Brexit plans for shipping industry
    Guidance on getting an exemption from maritime security notifications and the recognition of seafarer certificates of competency are among 28...
  • Hurricane Florence to hit dry bulk the hardest
    There is likely to be a limited impact on the tanker side unless the Colonial Pipeline distribution network is seriously...
  • MOL-Cosco venture names ice-breaking LNG carrier after Russian Arctic explorer
    Delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is due at the end of September, says MOL
  • HNA's attempted sale of box leasing business was 'overpriced'
    HNA is reportedly revisiting its plan to sell both Seaco and Cronos, which it acquired between 2011 and 2015 for...
  • Viewpoint: Regulated to death
    Some robust championing of the IMO and its role is possibly important, when other agencies seem to be muscling in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit | Maersk to adopt scrubber technology | GoodBulk underlines preference for capes ...
  • Chief executive's departure leads to management reshuffle at IBIA
    With the departure of Justin Murphy, the association has introduced changes to how it is run, including moving its IMO...
  • MOL and Magsaysay launch new seafarer school in the Philippines
    MOL chief Junichiro Ikeda says the aim is to take youngsters into a career that would lead them to become...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Hurricane Florence weakens, shifts path toward Carolina ports
  • Multipurpose market's gradual recovery continues on demand
  • Trans-Pacific peak season chaos set to accelerate NVOs' share gain
  • Hamburg market share slips as Europe's import volume grows
  • Maersk seeking more India transshipment volume
  • Why container freight invoicing automation hasn't taken off

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Pasha resumes service following storm
    Jones Act Hawaii specialist reopens two piers in Honolulu Harbour after the passage of Tropical Storm Olivia.
  • Navios Maritime Containers facing tough choices at crunch time
    Investor wariness of shipping equities has not spared Angeliki Frangou's boxship IPO as overall demand said to remain a tough hurdle.
  • SolstadFarstad fixes two OSVs to Total E&P
    Norwegian owner inks deal for an AHTS and a PSV for Total E&P South Africa's drilling campaign.
  • Odfjell says no to scrubbers
    Norwegian tanker owner opts for low sulphur fuel over scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 emission rules.
  • On the ball: 20 Questions with Freight Investor Services' John Banaszkiewicz
  • How tides and currents can save shipowners time and money
    Owners and operators can use data to harness the power of the ocean's movements
  • Fears and dreams frozen in 1940
  • The tanker that was no star
  • How Nisshin broke the Japanese mould
    Nisshin Shipping boss Y Fujii, one of the industry's most low-key figures, does business in a most un-Japanese way. TW+ turns the spotlight on a publicity-shy tonnage supplier that is quietly building up a 116-ship fleet
  • All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO
    With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco
  • Lost letters: Post out of the past rescued from 5km deep
    A salvage operation to recover silver worth $200m from a torpedoed World War II freighter unearthed a trove of lost mail and inspired a theatrical re-enactment
  • Empire Windrush: The ship that changed the face of Britain
    The former Nazi passengership made a voyage into history by sparking the UK's post-war migration boom
  • Dahlman switches coasts and looks to surf new wave in shipping
    Dahlman Rose co-founder links up with investment bank and says it is time to get excited about shipping again
  • Klaveness aims to list KCC before end of 2019
    Combination-carrier company will use up to $70m of initial share issue to declare options on 83,000-dwt vessels ordered in China
  • All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO
    With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco
  • DNV GL group chief issues call to arms to tackle global warming
    Cleaner technology and greater efficiency will be needed if the world is to not exceed the limits set out in the 2015 Paris agreement, forecasts Remi Eriksen
  • Liner operators keep 'hangin' on' but change their tune on revival
    Container giants that had hoped for a better 2018 have been given a reality check
  • Teekay's LNG FSU sets out for new Bahrain home port
  • LNG ship-chartering platform ready for fourth-quarter launch
  • Ghana import project homes in on FSU for Tema LNG terminal
    Partner Gasfin believes using a floating regasification unit newbuilding and an existing vessel modified for storage could offer big savings over an FSRU
  • NYK Line set to ink LNG newbuilding for Total
    Shipowner looks to have stolen a march on competitors for time-charter business
  • Sigtto unveils new London headquarters
  • Former lawyer loves the sharp-end of the shipping industry
  • Infrastructure no longer the issue for LNG-fuelling growth
  • Timing of orders will be vital to BW's next regas moves
  • Russia limbers up to grow its position on world LNG stage
    Arctic and small-scale projects will require a raft of new tonnage, but investment needs, sanctions and internal politics may slow some progress
  • BW LNG lines up the assets in FSRU toolbox
    Managing director Yngvil Asheim explains the company's strategy on floating regas but keeps the industry guessing on the details
  • Japan jumps on 'booming' action of LNG bunkering
    Early mover NYK explains the thinking behind a first newbuilding for the country
  • Shipyard specs and project management are key to success of FSRU conversions
  • Tighter LNG shipping markets brewing for charterers
    Summer of surprises tees up market for hotly anticipated wild winter ride
  • New US LNG export cargoes start to build
  • Kremin bides his time and waits for fresh project business
  • Teekay embraces Arctic LNG challenge
    Gas chief Mark Kremin talks about the company's moves into two new business areas
  • Are FSRU conversions on the comeback trail?
    A raft of older ships coming off long-term charters is giving floating regas developers another option to play for projects
  • Hurdles may slow some of Russia's LNG projects
  • Shell spearheads global march in LNG bunkering
    Arjan Stavast says shipowners are asking about LNG's cleaner advantages, cost-competitiveness and availability
  • Half-step back for rigs providing OSV employment
    Offshore vessel owners saw a net loss of potential vessel-users in August, with six rigs in and 12 rigs out
  • Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill
    Oslo set to get tough on owners selling vessels for demolition in South Asia as already controversial barge carrier is arrested after environmental damage off Aliaga
  • Teekay emergency drill frees distressed seabird
  • Eurotankers scoops up LR2 from Conti
  • Aframax tanker at heart of Vafias-Geden legal spat scrapped
  • Knutsen OAS sells its last pre-2000-built chemical tanker
  • Utkilen taps rival for new chief executive
  • Lender behind sale of Salamon product tanker
  • Polembros to take Pistiolis suezmax newbuilding duo
    Central Group owner to make handy profit from selling order to Greek peer
  • Embiricos resumes buying spree with $24m VLCC deal
    Aeolos Management linked to acquisition from Tokyo-listed Kyoei Tanker
  • Doubt cast on reports of Mangrove boosting bulker order in China
  • Ex-Guinness record holder joins Seajets
  • Fafalios makes fleet renewal move with $19.65m ultramax buy
  • New dry bulk outfit emerges in Bulgaria
    Commodity trader-backed Meteor Management plans to grow its fleet to six bulk carriers next year
  • Havyard wins deal for up to three OSVs
    Overseas client signs contract for two firm renewables vessels plus an option.
  • Siem Offshore gains $8m from legal rulings
    OSV owner boosted by wins in cases in Brazil and India.
  • Cosco forms tech JV with Furuno Electric
    Chinese owner taking a stab at the navigation and communications market.
  • Novatek forms JV for LNG icebreaker newbuilds
    Russian energy giant sets up company with state nuclear agency Rosatom.
  • Adam Polemis seeks scrap sale of fourth VLCC this year
    Decision comes at a time when tanker demolition prices have received a boost.
  • Brookfield adds two new faces to Teekay Offshore board
  • Stena RoRo offloads freight duo
    Baja Ferries snaps up one of two ro-ros sold by Swedish owner.
  • No 'dead decade' for shipping since Lehman Brothers, says Gordon
    Clarksons Research chief surveys industry 10 years after financial crisis.
  • China Merchants adds to boxship tally
    Giant owner selects CSC Jiangdong for new feeder vessel.
  • NOC operations normal after HQ terrorist attack
    Libyan crude exporter's chairman visits staff injured in fatal raid.
  • Seaspan seeks $150m from preferred issue
    Containership owner prices latest fundraiser which could pave the way for further growth and repay debt.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo wins 15-ship order
    USC chief Alexei Rakhmanov says dry cargo vessels will be built within a year.
  • STX wins refund guarantee for Oceangold MRs
    Restructuring yard finally clinches KDB deal for tankers for John Dragnis company.
  • Sinopacific's Simon Liang: I have the solution. I have the key
    On the phone from Myanmar, where he is taking a break from his financial and legal travails in China, the man behind the failed Sinopacific shipbuilding business says he still has something to contribute
  • Ghana confirms LNG FRU contract with China's Jiangnan
    Government has chosen two Chinese companies to build the regasification terminal.
  • Aussie firms to launch maritime drone school
    AMC Search and The Institute for Drone Technology claim move will be an industry first.
  • IBIA restructures top management as CEO departs
    Unni Einemo set to take point at secretariat as it looks to spread responsibilities among executive team.
  • Bahri bets on Indian breakbulk trade
    Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner solidifies position in India's steadily expanding break bulk trade sector.
  • Nordic American Offshore hints at M&A activity
    Herbjorn Hansson rules out reverse-stock split to boost share price of New York-listed owner.
  • Teekay Tankers seals leaseback on six vessels
    Subsidiary of Canada's Teekay Corp expects $60m boost to liquidity after debt on tankers is paid.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • US House panel approves bill to lease unused SPR space to companies, governments
    Trump has previously proposed selling space in tweets.
  • FEATURE: Refining summit sees IMO 2020 boosting diesel, LSFO demand
    "Lots of asphalt units are built," said David Wech "and this is one way to eliminate high sulfur fuel oil."
  • Refining association sees distillates covering bulk of EU 0.5% sulfur bunker demand
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker fuel sales fall 9.2% on year to 3.96 mil mt
    Vessel arrivals in Singapore for bunkering fell 6.18% year on year to 3,128 in August.
  • Singapore's MOL Chemical Tankers, Belgium's SEA-Tank form JV for Antwerp storage terminal
    SEA-MOL NV aims to have the first phase of the terminal operational by mid-2021.
  • Hurricane Florence expected path shifts south as energy, commodity markets brace for impact
    A significant amount of energy infrastructure remains in the storm's impact zone.
  • FUTURES: Crude dips on profit taking, but outlook bullish
    "But the overall outlook is still supported and likely to hold at current levels, IG's market strategist said.

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US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
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
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
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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