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January 22, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 0.7pc to US$891/TEU, off 5.2pc to USWC
  • ONE ready to sail after getting all required regulatory approvals
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings over the Chinese New Year holiday period
  • Blanked Chinese New Year sailings are far lower than 2015-2017
  • Newcomer SM Line to launch new China-USWC service in May
  • Top 7 container lines operate 90pc of active box ship fleet: Drewry
  • Labour issues deal a heavy blow to Gothenburg port's 2017 box volume
  • Dachser's Thomas Reuter resigns to make way for Jochen Mueller as new COO
  • SF Airlines starts thrice weekly Nanning-Dhaka freighter service
  • Air India's proposed sale may hit ground-handler Sats
  • Lufthansa's revenue cargo tonne kilometres rise 7.4pc in 2017

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 21, 2018
  • Bhavani Foundation, Bhavani Group's CSR wing, holds 2nd AGM
  • Chinese New Year blank sailings in 2018: Still a long way to go!
  • Coastal coal transportation seen increasing
  • Drewry makes available automated online analytics & benchmarking
  • Ocean Carrier ISPS surcharge up
  • OOCL christens another 21,413-TEU mega vessel
  • Tanzania reportedly halts registration of foreign ships
  • Adani Ports registers increased volume & profit in Q3
  • Non-standard steel products can now be imported through Nhava Sheva
  • PSA partnering in developing engineering talent for maritime industry
  • Railway conclave discusses expeditious implementation of infrastructure development plans
  • Policy changes recommended at the 25th GST Council meeting
  • Leading shippers, trade facilitators to be part of CTL & BHP 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Working cheek by jowl for a digitalised supply chain
  • China - Poland in just 18 days
  • New vessel for K Line
  • Fedex Trade Network uniting several elements
  • Cincinnati airport on upward trajectory
  • BDP opens more offices in Africa
  • Transport services - tax free - or not?
  • Dawn breaks for Kapalama container terminal
  • DHL launches global trade barometer
  • Hapag-Lloyd represented on COA board
  • Iberia terminates Madrid - Malabo service
  • Airfreight - most important driver of fuel efficiency
  • 109,000 HGVs off the road and onto trains
  • Vopak nominates Foufopolous as board member
  • Kribi added to Europe-West Africa loop
  • Colgate-Palmolive renews contract with Ceva

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • US Coast Guard seeks tighter grip over third parties
  • Italian shipowners' bodies AssArmatori and Confitarma to cooperate
  • Nusrat Ghani gets UK shipping brief
  • Dutch industry lobbyist is new KVNR director
  • Baleària signs Spain's first permanent LNG bunkering contract
  • Marine insurer announces second acquisition in a week
  • Evergreen responds to Norwegian fund ban
  • EMAS Offshore vessel Lewek Constellation
  • Ardmore Shipping sees room for optimism in 2018
  • Maritime UK taskforce to increase number of women in senior shipping roles
  • Sanchi setback follows decades of safety improvements
  • Sovcomflot sees future in energy services
  • India expands Sri Lanka port investment
  • FSL Trust's survival hangs in the balance as third vessel is sold
  • BIMCO launches Microsoft-based contract editor
  • Sanchi collision could spark IMO review
  • 'Problematic' contracts triggered complaint against Hyundai Group chief, says HMM

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • Port of Southampton to lose call by Maersk/MSC Asia-Europe service
  • 'Big three' express firms may get a run for their money from more savvy rivals
  • Asia-Europe box carriers pessimistic over post-Chinese New Year demand
  • Q4 one to forget for US rail operator CSX, but Canada's CPR breaks records
  • Global Ship Lease eyes new ships and acquisitions after round of debt financing
  • Nusrat Ghani appointed new UK minister for ports

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • USS Fitzgerald arrives in Pascagoula to start repairs
  • NTSB reports on 2016 bulk carrier grounding
  • Washburn & Doughty to build two Z drive tugs with Cat hybrid solution
  • Congressional leaders underscore importance of Jones Act
  • SEACOR in "stalking horse" bid to form liftboat JV

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • Let the time-wasting stop on tackling gender inequality
    New taskforce has a huge challenge ahead of it to overturn ingrained gender bias in the maritime industries
  • J. Lauritzen greets rising dry bulk newbuilding orders with caution
    Although Danish owner and operator sees higher rates in 2018, it is still "cautiously optimistic" as year could prove to...
  • The reality behind SIPG's shining profit figures in 2017
    Trade has improved but the 66% surge in net profit was mainly due to one-off gains
  • The US is back in the LNG import business
    A rare spot market cargo underlines how global trading in liquefied natural gas is changing rapidly
  • Who might buy Rolls-Royce Marine?
    The offshore sector has changed over the past five years and is better placed to embrace new technology; commercial shipping...
  • Golar Partners wins 15-year FSRU contract
    Master limited partnership can nominate either Golar Spirit or Golar Freeze to the Atlantic basin project
  • Heavy fuel oil confirmed to be leaking from Sanchi
    ITOPF says dark patches seen on the water earlier are from sunken tanker's bunkers
  • Concordia Maritime boss bets on Opec reversing production cut
    Gradual return of oil production should lead to increased arbitrage and trading activity, says chief executive Kim Ullman
  • Japan's December vessel export orders up 75% over the year ago
    Rise led by dry bulk vessel orders
  • Box spot rates maintain new year stability
    SCFI shows growing market solidity in 2018, but concerns linger about post-Chinese New Year overcapacity
  • Daily Briefing
    Container shipping is facing further upheaval as three long-established carriers cleared the final hurdle to start their new joint venture...
  • More transparency needed on sanctioned vessels
    Banks and regulators face challenges in tracking activities of such ships for compliance purposes, says Accuity's Tom Golding
  • Thomas Miller acquires Brookes Bell Group
    Brookes Bell will maintain its brand and operational structure
  • Baltic Dry Index tumbles on easing capesize market
    Period rates for capes appear strong
  • Global Ship Lease hires Evercore to advise on strategic initiatives
    Move comes after company refinanced all its debt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • East-Pac nearing service contract rate restoration
  • Trans-Pac spot rates split - East Coast up, West Coast down
  • Capacity overhang to ease in mid-2018 as market improves
  • China's largest retailer extends global cold chain reach
  • Asia-Europe spot rates awaiting Lunar New Year demand

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • JP Morgan slashes tanker rate outlooks
    As crude tankers ready for another tough year, shipping equities analyst takes knife to rate and EPS outlooks.
  • Ridgebury Tankers aframaxes set for sale
    Bob Burke-led company believed to be offloading two tankers as prices pick up.
  • Sale rumour swirls around Marinakis tanker
    Capital Product Partners rumoured to be selling a modern vessel.
  • Sea Globe snaps up Wisdom Marine supramax
    Greek owner understood to have added to its fleet with the addition of bulker.
  • Seacor wins court okay for Montco deal
    Offshore vessel owner will establish a new liftboat joint venture with bankrupt firm as part of reorganisation.
  • Japanese orders jumped 150% in 2017
    Yards boosted by better bulker numbers last year.
  • GMS hits out at Norwegian Bank ban
    Cash buyer says move does not recognise scrapping improvements in Bangladesh.
  • Chembulk collects $200m from bond issue
    DNB Markets leads fundraiser that will refinance debt and set private equity backed company up for growth.
  • Golar Partners inks 15-year charter
    Company can nominate Golar Spirit or Golar Freeze for Atlantic Basin work.
  • Cocaine hidden in CP Offen hull 'parasite'
    Costa Rican authorities find 47 kilos of drug concealed on boxship.
  • Western Marine boosts earnings
    Bangladesh shipyard pushes up profit in final three months of 2017.
  • JP Morgan set for profit after flipping supramax bulker
    Transaction would mark second profit taking move after active buying spree in 2017.
  • Thomas Miller snaps up Brookes Bell
    P&I Club manager makes move into new sector with deal to acquire surveying consultancy.
  • Vessel sinks after Chinese tanker collision
    Cargoship goes down at Baoshan anchorage after tanker clash.
  • DBS, UOB reject EMAS refinancing plan
    But talks continue with lenders over restructuring.
  • Bunker fuel could be leaking from Sanchi
    China says previously unreported slicks spotted by planes.
  • Buyers vie for 'Stalin's yacht'
    Moscow River Shipping looking to sell historic Soviet-era vessel.
  • JP Morgan cuts Navios Acquisition amid dividend concern
    Weaker market could dent cash flow with MLP dropdown options limited, JP Morgan says.
  • Transocean's $1.2bn Songa Offshore takeover approved
    Frederik Mohn will be biggest shareholder in new combined drillship group.
  • Chandris chief cools chatter around tanker sale
    Greek owner adamant it will not be parting with one of its vessels right now.
  • Essar expecting new supramaxes in 2020
    Indian owner appears to be confident of getting ABG vessels 13 years after ordering them.
  • Hapag's Jansen tips more mergers
    CEO says further consolidation is on the cards as demand grows.
  • EMAS Offshore in hunt for new CEO
    Problems continue to mount for company as head honcho leaves amid restructuring efforts.
  • Borr Drilling linked to more Keppel jack-ups
    Tor Olaf Troim-backed drilling vehicle said to be in discussions with Singapore rig builder.
  • ITF backs UAE's new protection for seafarers
    Union claims basic rights are being violated daily by companies operating in the Middle East.
  • FPSO in iceberg near miss off Canada
    Husky Energy forced to suspend operations by regulator over March 2017 incident.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • Sen. Menendez introduces labor rights, anti-trafficking legislation
    Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., introduced two pieces of legislation Tuesday to terminate Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) benefits for c...
  • DHL forwarding unit unveils trade barometer index
    DHL Global Forwarding on Thursday unveiled a new predictive trade index built around the collection of data from the movement of intermedia...
  • Port of New Orleans to consider second container terminal
    The Port of New Orleans board of commissioners agreed to award up to $300,000 to Los Angeles-based AECOM Technical Services LLC to evaluate...
  • Port of Gothenburg's container volumes sink 19% in 2017
    Container volumes at Scandinavia's Port of Gothenburg fell just under 20 percent in 2017, making last year Gothenburg's worst year ever for...
  • Kansas City Southern's net earnings jump in Q4 2017
    Kansas City Southern (KCS) saw net earnings jump to $552 million on revenues of $660.4 million, according to the rail line's financial stat...
  • PANYNJ takes steps to improve operational issues at JFK Airport
    The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is enacting a series of interim measures at John F. Kennedy International Airport ...
  • Drewry: World Container Index inches up 2.4% this week
    The World Container Index (WCI) - a composite of container freight rates on eight major routes to and from the United States, Europe and As...
  • Report: Norfolk Southern working toward a 'more stable, resilient network'
    Class I railroad Norfolk Southern is working toward a "more stable, resilient network" for 2018 after experiencing recent service issues in...
  • Bourque Logistics to trial rail blockchain platform
    Texas-based rail logistics provider Bourque Logistics has announced its first blockchain project utilizing digitized shipping file formats ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • Tight Europe-Asia arbitrage margins prompt fuel oil traders to look to Iranian vessels
    Fuel oil traders looking to work arbitrage shipments between Europe and Asia have this month been fixing Iranian VLCCs.
  • TANKERS: Indian-flagged oil tanker goes ablaze off Kandla
    India-flagged medium range oil tanker MT Genessa, anchored around 14 nautical miles off the port of Kandla, Gujarat, caught fire Wednesday.
  • Oil weakens on IEA forecast, as US government shutdown looms
    ICE March Brent 70 cents lower to $68.61/b, NYMEX February crude declined 58 cents to $63.37/b.
  • North American, International oil markets poised for growth in 2018: Schlumberger CEO
    North America activity also seen strong in second year of recovery from downturn.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ANALYSIS: Iraqi Basrah crude prices dip as fuel oil cracks fall to fresh lows
    "Although SOMO cut their OSPs, Basrah Light is still under pressure as there are too many cargoes in the market for January -- it won't go into premium yet," a trader said.
  • Rolls-Royce to conduct strategic review of commercial marine operations
    In 2016, the marine segment contributed GBP 1.11 billion in revenue, with a loss of GBP 27 million.
  • FUTURES: Crude wanes on higher non-OPEC output projection
    "The fear of US shale growth neutralising the OPEC/non-OPEC cuts has been on the back-burner for the past few months, but may come to the fore again," Vandana Hari, founder of Vanda Insights, said.

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From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
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
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
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
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
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
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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
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