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September 26, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL splits current China-Ho Chi Minh service into two new ones
  • Sea trials of new 20,000-TEU Cosco boxship completed
  • Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to fit 29 MSC box ships with scrubbers
  • World's largest ship propeller heading for MSC vessel in S Korea
  • Harbour pilots' strike prevents dozens of ships berthing at Antwerp
  • TraPac extends operating hours to expedite cargo flow and reduce congestion
  • ICTSI's Contecon Guayaquil in Ecuador moves to strengthen supply chain
  • Atlas Air to operate B747 freighter for SF Express on US-China route
  • Bank of China, Luxembourg and Cargolux strike deal on credit line
  • World's first paperless dangerous goods shipment achieved by Lufthansa

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  • CMA CGM planning for low sulphur IMO 2020 regulation
  • FFFAI all set to organise first ever FIATA World Congress 2018 in India from Sept. 26-29
  • Mandatory requirement of 6 digit HS Code for export / import / transhipment manifest in Malaysia
  • Shipping confidence remains at second-highest level despite marginal slip on geopolitical fears
  • Transmogrification of ADR mechanism in India
  • Customs procedure for export of cargo in containers and closed-bodied trucks from ICDs/CFSs through Land Customs Stations (LCSs)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Blanket coverage by 2020
  • D.J. Powers acquires N.D. Cunningham
  • Equipment in Durban stands test of time
  • Trailer maker investing in digital factory
  • Switching from BLG Automotive Logistics to AFG
  • Telair to supply Precision's A321-200PCF programme
  • AAL appoints new GM for America
  • New trucks to cut costs - in more ways than one
  • Protectionist rhetoric makes little impact - so far
  • Rhine terminal doubles capacity
  • International agreement to standardise quality
  • ACL's "Atlantic Star" sets sail
  • Europe to Asia in 29 days with LCL train
  • Sara Dubé recruited as public affairs director
  • Cooperation between CargoX and Freightalia
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Welcome to DEL!

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  • LNG shipping market may be poised for extended bull run
  • No autumn rally for box ship charter market
  • Ship finance set to become more challenging in the wake of new regulatory costs
  • Gunsan to expand its grain terminal
  • China coal import restrictions causes ship delays
  • Mitsui-Yangzijiang JV makes maiden ship order
  • Zodiac Maritime linked to six Toisa newbuildings
  • Harnessing wind power could change trading patterns says Maersk Tankers
  • STX O&S sells R&D property for USD9 million

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  • EU could ban 37 airlines from carrying cargo to Europe on security grounds
  • Whitehall 'lays bare the grisly prospects' for supply chains of a no-deal Brexit
  • CMA CGM and MSC follow Maersk with bunker surcharges for IMO 2020
  • India's forwarders eye more use of barges to reduce logistics costs
  • E-commerce boom may be the key to attracting India's youth into logistics
  • Analysis: a Schenker IPO on the board's agenda at Deutsche Bahn?
  • Birkir Hólm Gudnason to take CEO chair at Samskip

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  • Boskalis using biofuels to achieve CO2 reductions
  • Liberia calls for early reporting on availability of 2020-compliant fuels
  • Noske-Kaeser equipment chosen for Germany's K 130 corvette program
  • DHT secures $50 million financing for scrubber retrofits
  • Tug will be used in dismantling of decommissioned Russian nuclear subs
  • Kongsberg to equip revolutionary heavy lift vessel
  • Hong Kong shipyard launches 40 m Incat Crowther cat

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  • Trump stands firm on China tariffs
    US president does not seem to mind the accusation of 'trade bullying' that followed the imposition of tariffs on $200bn...
  • Report identifies 91 states with cabotage laws
    The report Cabotage Laws of the World has identified 91 UN member states that have cabotage laws restricting foreign activity...
  • Danaos holds off ordering scrubbers for certain vessels
    Owner of 55 containerships is ready to move 'at short notice' but wants to see how appeals for a 'transition...
  • ESC calls for 'dialogue' over fuel surcharges
    The European shippers' expression of concern follows those of the Global Shippers' Forum and the British International Freight Association
  • Shipping finance to disappear, say top bankers
    Citi's global head of shipping Michael Parker predicts shipping finance will become part of the wider financial supply chain
  • International Seaways opts to install scrubbers
    The tanker company says scrubber installations will help it take advantage of a potential upturn in the tanker market resulting...
  • Dry bulk sees healthy fundamentals
    Vessels taken out of the fleet for scrubber installations will lead to positive market rates, says Seanergy Maritime chief executive
  • Onassis prize for shipping shared by professors
    Banquet at London's Guildhall hands out accolades to academics for contributions to finance, international trade and shipping
  • Fugro names new chief as Løseth resigns
    Internal candidate will step into twin role of chief executive and chairman, Dutch offshore outfit confirms
  • Carriers must share 2020 fuel cost increases, conference told
    Remarks come after Maersk and CMA CGM unveiled plans to adjust bunker surcharges this month
  • Maersk rebuffs 'profiteering' claims
    Maersk will roll out its revised pricing strategy, or Bunker Adjustment Factor, to new customers from January 1 2019
  • World Maritime Day celebrates the IMO at 70
    The IMO's heritage for 70 years has been to drive improvement in shipping to achieve a better world, says IMO...
  • Collaboration on casualty reports is key to avoiding future accidents, says IMO
    International Maritime Organization's secretary-general Kitack Lim says the key to avoiding future incidents is 'better co-operation and collaboration'
  • Daily Briefing
    Greek shipowners back managed sulphur cap introduction | Minsheng Leasing shipping focused on asset value | Shippers condemn Maersk's sulphur...
  • Geopolitical fears sap confidence in shipping
    Despite the overall slide, the confidence level of owners and charterers has increased, Moore Stephens finds

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  • Shippers want JNPT officials to streamline PSA operations
  • Multipurpose vessel index tracks strength amid pending regulation
  • Low-sulfur BAFs rattle already volatile container shipping
  • Cold chains enhance services to meet shippers' needs
  • Carriers' move beyond ocean shipping beset with challenges
  • Slideshow: NVO rankings and state of trans-Pacific market

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  • Report: 80% of UN states have cabotage laws
    Seafarers rights group report identifies 91 UN member states that have protectionist laws governing the local maritime industries.
  • Liberia urges early reporting on IMO 2020 fuels
    Flag state is asking International Maritime Organization to require states to report availability of compliant fuels before 2020.
  • Tanker owners in Twitter takeover
    Five leading crude tanker executives get a free run to post their perfect tweet on Trump's feed.
  • Chemical Pioneer still sailing after 50 years
    Chemical tanker recently put through drydocking while on contract of affreightments to Dow Chemicals and Clearlake, source says.
  • Danaos plans to 'rely' on compliant fuels
    Boxship owner expects to put exhaust gas scrubbers on 'very small part of fleet', says chief executive Dr John Coustas.
  • Louis Dreyfus Company loses CEO and CFO
    Commodity trader promotes from within after sudden resignations.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets aims for $100m share sale
    Expanding UK owner also reveals it could place another $200m over the next year as it looks at tanker, bulker and boxship buys.
  • Tsantanis top of bulker market bulls
    Seanergy chief sees best dry cargo dynamics for 15 years or more.
  • Airline chief takes over at Samskip
    Icelandair boss Birkir Holm Gudnason promises to fight harder for market share.
  • International Seaways joins scrubber scramble
    Tanker player is latest of several shipowners to announce plans to use the IMO 2020 devices, will buy at least seven of them.
  • Contact made with kidnappers of Massoel bulker crew
    Swiss owner says seafarers being kept together and are safe and well following raid by Nigerian pirates.
  • Trafigura sells $500m bond issue
    Swiss shipowner and trader continues public fundraising programme with asset-backed deal.
  • Busch compares scrubbers to mobile 'bricks'
    Navig8 chief takes a trip down memory lane after hearing call for scrubber technology.
  • World Fuel Services takes on new tanker
    Miami operator adds Whitaker ship for bunkering at UK terminals.
  • Onassis prize winners to support students
    Academics to donate money to fund research and study into ports and shipping.
  • Moody's eyes downgrade for NYK
    Ratings agency says giant owner's leverage likely to stay high for several years.
  • Blue Ocean eyes shipping finance with $250m IPO
    Hedge fund EnTrustPermal launches new marine offering in London headed by ex-CIT executive Svein Engh.
  • Stopford says shipping recovery risks being stuck in a rut
    Leading researcher questions if industry has enough momentum for strong rebound.
  • Renaissance could try again for $1.5bn Topaz IPO
    London listing for OSV owner reportedly an option seven years after a previous attempt was pulled.
  • Glencore ups share buy-back by $1bn
    Swiss trader and charterer doubles up on purchasing its own stock.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  • Crude settles higher as market shakes off Trump comments
    Crude and products futures settled higher on Tuesday as lingering concerns over global supply overcame volatility
  • Rotterdam fuel oil jumps on crude futures rally
    The flat price for Rotterdam fuel oil has climbed to a two and a half month high
  • OPEC is 'ripping off' US, rest of world: Trump
    US President Donald Trump took aim at OPEC for increasing global oil prices while benefiting from US military security
  • Japan's top bank warns of $100/b near-term oil price risk
    Global oil prices could return to $100/b in the short-term as OPEC's ability to continue pumping more oil to balance the market is tested amid complex supply ride risks
  • International Seaways to equip up to 10 VLCCs with scrubbers ahead of IMO 2020
    International Seaways has signed contracts with Norway's Clean Marine AS to purchase seven scrubbers
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude extends uptrend on supply concerns
  • Fuel supplier Bunker One to join Gulf of Mexico market
    Marine fuel supplier Bunker One set to launch a new physical supply operation in the Gulf of Mexico next month
  • Container line CMA CGM to order 'several' scrubbers for IMO 2020 compliance
    French container shipping company CMA CGM plans to order several scrubbers

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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
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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
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DATABASE
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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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