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February 28, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • UPS sues EU over banned TNT merger after court invalidates ban
  • Drewry astonished by Hyundai's bizarre Asia-Europe market moves
  • Dubai media back DP World after Djibouti ruler seizes terminal
  • Tacoma receives four Chinese-made cranes to serve 18,000-TEU ships
  • Maersk negotiates higher freight rates on back of bunker fuel price surge
  • Virginia up 4.4pc in first 7 months of FY'18 to 1.67 million TEU
  • US Customs auto clearance is US$1 billion over budget and doesn't work
  • BIMCO revamps ship benchmarking system for ship owners and managers
  • US road disrepair, poor infrastructure hits truckers hard, says ATA
  • What China-EU freight trains need most is far greater terminal capacity
  • Central America leads US import growth with more fruit in containers
  • DHL Express opens US$172 million Brussels regional hub as EU gateway
  • Halifax air cargo up 2.2pc to 34,051 tonnes 2017, half of it lobster
  • US Department of Commerce approves FTZ operations on MIA property
  • Kinshasa joins flydubai's growing 13 destinations network in Africa
  • Cloud-based WiseTech Global profits up 32pc while revenues rise 31pc

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Few lines hold majority containership fleet capacity
  • IRClass awards law students of Mumbai University with S. Venkiteswaran Prizes in Law
  • Milaha reports net profit for 2017
  • MOL & Russia's Far East Investment & Export Agency sign MoU to cooperate in the development of the Northern Sea Route & Russian Far East
  • APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes longest vessel
  • Digitalisation of ports & terminals seen heralding major changes
  • Major Ports' profits increasing: Gadkari
  • Nitin Gadkari inaugurates key projects at V. O. Chidambaranar Port
  • Softlink's Logi-Sys is the preferred solution for logistics players to boost automation & expand business
  • Super Early Bird registration for FIATA World Congress-2018 closes on March 31
  • UK freight trade association urges members to review cyber security measures

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Better links to Latin America
  • Over 4,400 railcars delivered
  • Tiaca teams up with NAP in Asia
  • More room for parcels at Brussels airport
  • Change and change about in K + N's communications unit
  • Zero emission vehicles - an industry first
  • Laurels for ports of Bilbao and Santander
  • Wisag growing in Frankfurt
  • Generation change at Frequentis
  • Railway line to move HGVs from NZ roads
  • Cargo-partner's network growing in Asia
  • Port of Danube Krems looks back in joy
  • Brussels Airlines receives CEIV pharma certificate
  • B&H Worldwide manages warehouse for VSE Aviation
  • Murray Basin rail project reopens Mildura line
  • New COO for C.H. Robinson
  • Mihala back in the black despite a challenging 2017

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Finnlines reports third-successive record year in 2017
  • Baltic states lead by example on sulphur emission strategies
  • DVB loss hits almost USD1 billion
  • Thai container carrier RCL bounces back to profit
  • LNG demand grows in transport but needs new projects, Shell says
  • MOL signs MoU with Russia to develop Northern Sea Route
  • COSCO may sell stake in Kaohsiung terminal
  • Pacific Radiance noteholders reject debt-to-equity plan
  • DSME wins LNG carrier pair
  • Marubeni and JERA explore Australian FSRU project with Squadron
  • Roger Woods, CEO of FSL Trust. Credit: FSL Trust
  • Ferries fuel port growth in Baltic Sea
  • South Korea to implement terminal operating back-up plan to avoid future Hanjin situations
  • Korean Register to provide cyber security services to Songa-managed fleet

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Loss-making HMM stays bullish, but its 'leading carrier' ambition is 'a pipe-dream'
  • E-commerce driving revolution in air freight: 'make it happen', says Saudia Cargo chief
  • New P&O terminal could elevate Tilbury as a post-Brexit rival port to Dover
  • 'Risk-averse' Belgium could play a bigger role in global e-commerce
  • CH Robinson promotes Robert Biesterfeld as chief operating officer
  • SF Express invests $5.9bn to build a freight airport in central China
  • ATSG appoints Dicom's Mike Berger as its new CCO

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Crowley supports Puerto Rico roadway reconstruction efforts
  • Data-driven JV aims to optimize in-port vessel operations
  • Carnival orders third LNG fueled cruise ship for AIDA
  • TOTE completes first phase of Orca class LNG conversion plan

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • European Commission publishes Cosco Shipping-OOCL clearance decision
    Sufficient competition on Europe-North America trades to allow acquisition
  • Eniram enhances Wartsila's digital offering
    Traditional marine business moves into digital ecosystem through partnerships
  • Tanker woes hurt Ship Finance International results
    John Fredriksen's leasing outfit expects new projects later in 2018 after shoring up balance sheet
  • DZ Bank 'considering all options' for DVB
    Owner DZ Bank is considering "all options" for DVB
  • Vale in talks to build new Guaibamax ore carriers
    39 Gauibamaxes might not be enough for Brazilian giant's shipping requirement
  • New Cypriot deputy minister pledges growth for shipping
    Natasa Pilides is first occupant of new cabinet post for shipping industry
  • Hundreds of vessels linked to HSH 'bad bank' to stay with taxpayer
    Risk of super-cheap tonnage suddenly flooding S&P market likely to be averted
  • Crew on abandoned Alco tanker Qaaswa running out of supplies
    International Transport Workers Federation calls for immediate deliveries of fuel and fresh water, and payment and repatriation of 18 seafarers
  • Flex LNG turns bullish after fourth-quarter profit
    Fredriksen's LNG shipping unit plans to take advantage of market upturn
  • New ULC orders to skew alliance balance
    Ocean Alliance set to surpass 2M on Asia-Europe trade by 2020
  • DSME wins order for gas carrier duo worth $368m
    The vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of September 2020
  • MOL eyes Arctic energy opportunities
    Japanese shipping giant expects energy trade in the polar corridor to increase significantly
  • Positive outlook 'not without risks', warns MSI
    For the shipping market recovery to continue, new vessel contracting needs to be kept on hold
  • Japan seeks aid for sanctions enforcement
    Japanese authorities consider outlining three areas in the East China Sea for the nations to conduct surveillance activities on North...
  • Vessel impairments weigh on Milaha results
    Weakness in offshore and oil and gas segments continues, but chairman says a stronger operating performance in third quarter onwards sets...
  • Containers to drive port traffic growth in India over the next five years
    As new facilities grow in number, port utilisation in the container segment is expected to drop to 55% in 2019...
  • Tanker operator and master convicted in US pollution case
    Both parties admit illegally discharging oil cargo residues and bilge water from the vessel Sea Faith into the sea during...
  • Seadrill restructuring wins stakeholders' approval
    The agreement sees about 70% of Seadrill's bondholders supporting its restructuring measures
  • Raising the alarm on Ecdis
    As fears grow that the reliance on digital navigation tools is making vessels less safe. will the case for systems...
  • Seatrade crew remain in captivity off Nigeria
    Seatrade seeking release of four kidnapped seafarers as attacks against merchant vessels in the Gulf of Guinea skyrocket over the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Smaller US truckers post strong revenue growth, best competitors
  • Strong Canadian growth forecast after laden import surge in 2017
  • Great Lakes ship pilots, industry groups bicker over rates
  • Global commerce counts cost of counterfeits
  • Singapore's PIL, PSA International, IBM complete blockchain trial
  • HMM's expansion strategy has analysts scratching their heads

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Ocean Yield takes five Interlink Maritime handysizes
    Norwegian-listed leasing company makes good on its word of doing more dry bulk deals.
  • Genco returns to profit amid much higher revenue
    New York-listed bulker owner reports first quarterly profit in years, thanks to commercial strategy, cost optimisation and a better market.
  • DryShips returns to black amid higher revenue
    New York-listed bulker and offshore vessel owner posts nearly $12m in quarterly profit as revenue jumps by 230% from a year earlier.
  • Songa looks to KR class expertise on cyber
    Ship management firm seeks Korean class society input on ways to bolster cyber security.
  • Samudera expects heated rivalry in return to black
    Diversified Indonesian owner expects 'competition to heat up' this year as mainline operators consolidate.
  • Mermaid sees hard times ahead as profit falls
    Thai-backed offshore ship operator expects subsea vessel market to be 'very tough indeed' for tier-two players.
  • Ship Finance International falls short in fourth quarter
    John Fredriksen-backed company eyes project growth and confirms VLCC sale.
  • Cyprus appoints new minister for shipping
    Natasa Pilides becomes country's first dedicated minister in charge of shipping
  • Finnlines orders three new ro-ro ships
    Grimaldi company aims to keep expanding as profit hits record level.
  • Grindrod facing impairments ahead of IPO
    $53.2m written off for vessels and goodwill as owner prepares shipping spin-off.
  • Carnival inks LNG cruiseship at Meyer Werft
    US owner makes it a trio of eco-ships for AIDA Cruises in Germany.
  • Elderly tanker sold for a dollar
    Panamanian lawyer explains deal for veteran ship offloaded for further trading.
  • John Michael Radziwill closing on $185m Rosco bulker fleet
    Shipowner looks to have a deal in place for Rewood Ocean Shipping Co bulkers.
  • Shanghai Ansheng adds car carrier newbuilding
    Anji Automotive group company returns to CSC Jinling in China.
  • Subsea 7 scoops Wintershall contract
    Deal for subsea work off Norway is worth up to $150m.
  • SD Standard Drilling looks for spring upturn in PSV market
    Positive read comes with profit recorded for fourth quarter and expectation laidup ships will not come back.
  • Reach under pressure in tough subsea market
    Over-supply is increasing losses at Oslo-listed owner.
  • MOL signs Arctic route deal with Russia
    Japanese owner working with government to capitalise on export potential.
  • DZ considers 'all options' for DVB as loan provisions hit $970m
    German lender's 2017 profit hit by subsidiary's shipping woes in over-supplied markets.
  • Fisher sells tanker, brings in newer model
    UK owner continues fleet renewal with deal to offload 1998-built vessel.
  • DSME inks deal for twin LNG carriers
    South Korean shipyard has secured its second LNG carrier order in under a month.
  • Flex LNG posts profit as first ships delivered
    Fredriksen owner's chartered LNGCs positive in fourth quarter, but own fleet is now growing.
  • Magseis drops second share offering
    Geophysical company pulls issue after stock drops below offer price.
  • Greek bulker spill trial begins in Canada
    Canadian court hears how port worker suspected bunker leak in Vancouver.
  • Bondholders reject Pacific Radiance restructuring plan
    Singapore offshore vessel operator faces uncertain future after investors vote against debt-for-equity swap.
  • Shell: World faces potential LNG shortfall
    Problem arising from mismatch between the types of contracts buyers and sellers prefer.
  • Japanese eye potential Australian FSRU project
    Consortium looking at Port Botany and Port Kembla as potential sites for import terminal.
  • Master jailed, owner fined $2.25m for dumping
    Sea World Management & Trading and master Edmon Fajardo are brought to justice for polluting waters off the coast of Texas.
  • Wintermar Offshore upgraded to 'buy'
    Highest utilization levels in over three years prompts UOB to take more positive stance on Indonesian owner.
  • Austal's earnings spike amid ferry, US Navy ship orders
    Australian shipbuilder's profits for first half of fiscal 2018 almost triple due to largest ferries orderbook in a decade, more income and a small tax benefit.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Waterways Council CEO critical of White House infrastructure plan
    Although President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union address last month that waterways would be a key part of his national infras...
  • Milaha earnings sink 34% in 2017
    Profits in Milaha's maritime and logistics segment fell 15.9 percent year-over-year to QAR 119.3 million (U.S. $32.8 million) as revenues s...
  • Targeting the long tail
    There's been no shortage of software aimed at the freight forwarding industry in recent years. On top of the established crop of logistics...
  • XPO Logistics slammed with port trucker lawsuit
    A class-action lawsuit filed against XPO Logistics on Monday claims that the company's port drayage arm is misclassifying truck drivers as ...
  • Shipowner, officer convicted of illegal discharges
    The U.S. Justice Department said Sea World Management & Trading and Edmon Fajardo were convicted Monday of maintaining false and incomp...
  • CEVA's loss widens in 2017 despite higher volumes, revenues
    CEVA Holdings LLC, a non-asset based supply chain management company headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, sunk deeper into the red ...
  • GE Transportation lands $1b deal in Ukraine
    GE Transportation signed a $1 billion framework agreement in Ukraine in which it will help the Eastern European country improve its rail op...
  • Strong Q4, U.S. tax reform boost Expeditors' profits in 2017
    Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. reported net earnings of $489.3 million for the full year in 2017, a 14 percent increase from ...
  • CMA CGM ordering 12 more 14,000-TEU ships?
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has placed an order for another dozen newbuild containerships, according to multiple media reports. The order...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Oil falls on stronger dollar as Powell testifies
    Oil futures weakened Tuesday, pulling NYMEX April crude 90 cents lower to $63.01/b, under pressure from a stronger dollar and weaker equities as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before Congress in Washington.
  • TANKERS: SeaWorld Management & Trading to pay $2.25 mil for illegal discharge
    Tanker operator SeaWorld Management & Trading will pay a $2.25 million penalty for not recording the discharge of oil and garbage from its products Panamax Sea Faith off the Texas coast.
  • IMO 2020 sulfur cap expected could shift demand to domestic sweet grades
    As the global crude industry prepares for the shift toward the 0.5% global sulfur cap for fuel oil in 2020, sweet crudes including domestic USGC grades will most likely see an increase in price while heavier grades could be hit with large discounts.
  • CHINA DATA: Jan residual fuel imports hit 8-month high at 1.8 mil mt
    China's residual fuel imports, comprising fuel oil and bitumen blend, rose 5.1% month on month to an eight-month high of 1.8 million mt in January.
  • Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam to expand jetty to take max 160,000 dwt ships
    Odfjell terminals Rotterdam is to expand its jetty capacity in the third Petroleumhaven in the port of Rotterdam to accommodate vessels of maximum 160,000 dwt by the fourth quarter.
  • Primorsk crude loadings to fall after 2018, oil products exports set to rise up to 2020
  • LNG market continuing to 'comfortably' absorb rising supply: Shell
    For the LNG industry, it is better to try to match demand than to undershoot it, Wetselaar said.
  • FUTURES: Oil stable on OPEC comments despite expected stock build
    "Bullish comments from OPEC boosted investor appetite," ANZ Research Tuesday said.

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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
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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