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February 5, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's GDP in 2019 contracted for the first time in a decade
  • Sea freight rates set to rise with fallout from the coronavirus outbreak
  • OOCL's China offices remain closed until next week due to virus outbreak
  • Ocean liners withdraw 1.3m TEU of capacity from Asia trades in Q1
  • US lifts sanctions on Cosco Shipping Tanker (Dalian)
  • Thaw in US-China trade relations won't mean business as usual
  • Montreal Port Authority's Sylvie Vachon to retire after a 30-year career
  • Blue Dart loses US$4.65 million in Q3 on back of restructuring initiative
  • Airfreight rates forecast to dive deeper in January, after lacklustre peak season
  • LA's Yates Electrospace to unveil widebody drone at Farnborough
  • Oman Air cargo services get facelift at Muscat International Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • MSC adds over 5,000 Star Cool CA units to further expand reefer fleet
  • Sanjam Sahi Gupta invited to ICS task force on workforce diversity
  • DBGT handles record over 6 lakh TEUs in 2019
  • Exporters having AEO status permitted to pay THC directly to Terminal Operators from Feb. 5
  • First banana container train sent to JNPT for exports
  • JNPT Chairman reviews work at JNPT-SEZ
  • 'The National Logistics Policy will also boost the logistics park sector'
  • 100 more airports to be made operational by FY24, says Economic Survey
  • Blue Dart enhances 'Domestic Priority Dutiable' service to deliver shipments of high value across India
  • First air cargo terminal in Madhya Pradesh to be operational soon
  • Lufthansa Cargo publishes special flight schedule for freighters to & from China (mainland)
  • New transport policy soon: Nitin Gadkari
  • Pharmaceutical exports register highest-ever growth in Q3
  • Proposed National Logistics Policy aims big
  • Railways focused on developing cold chain infrastructure
  • Export bodies urge govt to look into effect of Coronavirus on trade
  • India expected to clock GDP growth of 5.6 pc in FY 21, says Fitch
  • Avashya Foundation distributes water wheels to 150 women farmers in Karjat
  • Coronavirus impact on China's economy seen limited & temporary

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Developing on the rails
  • Duisport's 2019 results predominantly stable
  • 100 new wagons to support DCRail's growth in UK
  • Vietjet Cargo prepares for Malaysia market entry
  • 99.9% accuracy in the warehouse
  • New rail-served facilities generate 62,300 carloads
  • Kuehne + Nagel remains committed to Bremen
  • Chinese and American ports under pressure
  • Looking forward to new terminal in South Carolina Ports
  • Supply chain software for fashion designer
  • EMO Trans inaugurates branch in Thailand
  • Port Botany railfreight connections on track
  • Fully collapsible airstable wins authorisation
  • Gateway Basel Nord slows down
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swissport chooses Lödige in Frankfurt
  • All-in-one website for Swiss truck drivers
  • Corona virus may trap containers in ports
  • Aero Africa appoints Jade Da Costa as its new CCO Africa

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Flexport axes 50 jobs 'in path to profitability'
  • Forwarders warned of shortage of cargo space once China factories reopen
  • No clear path ahead for Atlas Air dispute with its pilots, but it may speed up
  • Toll Group confirms its systems were targeted by ransomware hackers
  • Smoother sailing for owners of smaller containerships as charter rates rise
  • Surging South-east Asian flows a boost for operators like DB Schenker
  • Paycargo's Lionel van der Walt joins board of Smart Supply Chain Alliance
  • Brett Bissell takes over as CEO at US parcel carrier LaserShip
  • Airbus agrees to pay record $3.9bn to settle bribery claims
  • When Boeing flew off course ... and staff lost trust

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • All American Marine books tour boat order
    Seward, Alaska, based Major Marine Tours has awarded Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) a contract to build two sister vessels. The 87 foot by 32 foot Teknicraft-design aluminum catamarans,
  • PSV in pioneering condition-based class project
    ABS and Dubai-headquartered P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) have agreed to a condition-based class (CBC) pilot project using the platform supply vessel (PSV), DMS Courageous. The vessel will become the first to utilize
  • American Commercial Lines set to file for Chapter 11
    Jeffersonville, Ind., headquartered American Commercial Lines Inc., one of America's largest barge transportation companies, reports that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with a substantial majority of its term
  • Towboat grounding closes Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
    The Coast Guard was yesterday responding to a report of a towing vessel that ran aground on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at mile marker 99, near Berwick, La. Watchstanders at Vessel Traffic
  • HII to acquire Kongsberg's Hydroid UUV subsidiary
    Kongsberg Maritime AS has signed an agreement to sell its underwater technology company Hydroid, Inc. for $350 million to shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII). The agreement provides that, as of closing,
  • OMSA expands Board of Directors
    The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), today announced the nominated slate of its Board of Directors for 2020 - 2021. The slate is led by incoming Chairman, Minor "Tony" Cheramie, III and

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Shipping faces mandatory 40% emissions cut from the EU
    Regulatory changes planned by the European Union would force almost 12,000 ships to improve carbon intensity by at least 40%...
  • VLCCs lead tanker earnings freefall as coronavirus cuts crude demand growth
    VLCCs are leading falls, but smaller tanker sizes see comparable earnings drops on routes unconnected with Asia
  • Iran calls for review of tanker safety after Sanchi report
    The fire and thick smoke that engulfed the tanker within minutes would have made it impossible for any crew member...
  • Baltic Exchange starts daily container freight indices
    Indices give a daily price for 40 ft containers on a dozen key routes based on data from 1,200 global...
  • Will coronavirus infect the global economy?
    China's rise in importance in the global economy means that the impact from coronavirus could be felt worldwide
  • Owners warned not to use virus to avoid China port calls
    Time charters require charterers to nominate a safe port for the vessel, but that typically covers the physical characteristics of...
  • Hapag-Lloyd pledges better services and transparent invoicing
    Faster booking responses, timely and correct bills of lading and accurate invoices are top the list of improvements to customer...
  • Coronavirus: US exporters call for extension to free time
    AgTC asks lines to extend concessions until the supply chain returns to normal
  • Coronavirus: Crew-change headache on horizon as ports tighten controls
    Vessels on tight schedules, such as container liners, have warned of possible delays to schedules if crew members get infected...
  • Last Word: Robotic shipping
    Armada aims to have a fleet of 15 unmanned surface vessels for offshore data acquisition and intervention operations
  • Coronavirus: Shippers could face price rises
    High tech, consumer goods and semi-finished products most likely to be affected by factory closures
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Cosco VLCCs head to Singapore and Fujairah after sanctions lifting | Secondhand tanker values stall on coronavirus-led...
  • Coronavirus: Liner carriers waive container use charges
    In addition to the waiver on box fees, Maersk has announced more blank sailings in anticipation of further decline in...
  • Indian shipping firms given relief as government removes VLSFO import tax
    The tax cut is expected to mainly help Indian shipping companies cope with IMO 2020 compliance
  • MOL appoints new head of chemical tanker unit
    Top management change has been timed to follow MOL Chemical tankers making its first forays into tank terminal business
  • Wariness pervades the Middle East as nations weigh support for US policies
    'We haven't joined maximum pressure, it's well known, but we have joined the IMSC in terms of the Strait of Hormuz,'...
  • Golden Ray wreck may be removed before hurricane season
    The hurricane season typically extends from June 1 to November 30 in the region around the wrecked ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Flexport lays off 50 in organizational restructuring
  • LTL truckers DHE, Peninsula partner on West Coast
  • Baltic Exchange begins publishing Freightos rate index
  • Haven using TMS data to enhance freight invoice accuracy
  • Savannah expands with 2030 goal of 9 million TEU
  • Chittagong threatens penalties on overstaying FCL containers
  • Coronavirus heightens urgency for post-CNY China-Europe rail bookings
  • Headhaul Pacific shippers subsidize backhaul $1.6 billion annually
  • PMSA warns of LA-LB cargo diversion from clean truck fee

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Navios Maritime Holdings 'happy' with not using scrubbers
  • Parker: shipping has rare chance to lead others in reform
  • VLCC earnings collapse by 32% as virus hits China's oil demand
  • Bulkers 'lingering' in Far East, Pacific basin amid very low rates
  • Baltic Capesize Index falls to new historic low
  • Tsunami survivor Yamanishi Shipbuilding files for court protection
  • Brazilian yard EAS files for bankruptcy protection
  • Baltic Exchange steps up boxship drive with first daily index
  • Australia clarifies restrictions on ships from China, 'no quarantine'
  • Yang Ming in major reshuffle after $46m sale-and-leaseback loss
  • NYK orders second in series of world's biggest LNG car carriers
  • Authorities reveal raid of Maersk director's house in Brazilian probe
  • Noble cleared to appeal ruling in bulker cargo damage row
  • JMU quits merchant shipbuilding at Maizuru yard
  • CMA CGM reveals coronavirus crew and office restrictions
  • Capsized livestock ship accused of having 'secret decks'
  • Michael Webber's ability to pick winners may have its limits
  • International Seaways poised to pounce after series of shrewd financial moves and asset plays
  • International Seaways nears a 'prexit' to shed most of its private equity overhang
  • Michael Webber's Manhattan transfer brings new-found flexibility and accessibility
  • Michael Webber's green scorecard designed to outlast laggards
  • Offshore vessel owner Simon Mokster aims for 70% emissions cut by 2030
  • Sovcomflot turns fleet-renewal attention to suezmaxes, with two sold so far
  • Total sees LNG as part of the marine fuelling mix by 2050
  • Western Bulk CEO: 'We're starting 2020 with a clean slate'
  • Published 4 February 2020 7:09 GMT
  • Qatargas supplies LNG commissioning cargo to India's Mundra terminal
  • Russian LNG exports surge with Europe the key destination
  • Princess cruiseship quarantined as coronavirus cruise havoc continues
  • Coronavirus boosts tonne miles as Korean jet fuel heads to US
  • Global Ship Lease takes step toward paying off $415m in debt

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Federal judge orders owners of 'chameleon carriers' to forfeit $1.3 million
    A federal judge recently ordered Zach and Garrett Barber to forfeit more than $1.3 million in funds they derived in an elaborate 11-year "chameleon carrier"...
  • Canadian fuel haulers' losses mount in ugly dispute between union, refinery
    Dedicated carriers serving the Co-op Refinery in Saskatchewan struck in the middle as a labor dispute cuts off their livelihood.
  • BREAKING: United Airlines pulls plug on Hong Kong service
    Airlines continue to react to the spread of the coronavirus by cutting more flights.
  • Etihad Airways selling aircraft in $1 billion deal
    Abu Dahbi-based combination airline Etihad is selling its Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s but plans to lease back the Boeing widebodies.
  • Manhattan Associates sees revenue record in 2019, expects repeat in 2020
    Manhattan Associates says demand for cloud-based supply chain services remains robust and led to a record peak season.
  • YRC's fourth quarter EPS less bad than forecast; rest of picture looks dark
    YRC posts weak fourth-quarter, hampered by bad economy
  • Under-21 driver proposals get pushback at U.S. Senate hearing
    Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.
  • Asia-Europe container rates fall amid coronavirus threat
    Big one-day drop comes on heels of more restrictions for vessel calls, and concerns about slower demand.
  • Coronavirus uncertainty trumps opportunity for air cargo carriers
    The coronavirus could present a silver lining for freighter operators, but any boost in business may be weeks or months away, depending on how long...
  • New platform meets shipping industries' first track-and-trace standards
    INTTRA by E2open on Tuesday announced a new technology platform, compliant with the new Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) Interface Standard for Track and Trace...
  • Cummins reports weak Q4 results amid uncertainty over coronavirus
    Engine maker Cummins already was predicting a difficult 2020 before the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, where Cummins' manufacturing operations are shuttered.
  • Digitization promises to level the supply chain playing field
    Supply chain digitization is helping drive trust and security while lowering obstacles to moving goods.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 2/4
    February National Freight Futures open the month higher on Monday, driven by strength in South and West regions.
  • BNSF lowers capital expenditures budget slightly for 2020
    The railroad is reducing its capital expenditures budget for this year, but it will allocate more funding toward replacing and upgrading network infrastructure.
  • Commentary: Panama Canal story shows success can follow epic failure
    What 'The Path Between the Seas' teaches us about leadership and the need for a backup plan
  • US countervailing duty assessments to consider currency subsidies
    "The Trump administration is taking action to level the playing field for American businesses and workers," Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said.
  • Winter storms increasing volatility in western markets (with forecast video)
    Reefer rejections increasing in Salt Lake City market.
  • Online Haul of Fame: Preston 151
    Known on northeastern highways for its iconic orange and white trucks, Preston 151 was founded in 1932 in the Chesapeake Bay area of the United...
  • Trump praises Texas steel mill project during USMCA signing ceremony
    President Donald Trump singled out a new steel mill project in Texas during the signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact last Wednesday....
  • Freightos gets Baltic Exchange nod for container rate indices
    Eight-year-old company working with storied shipping group to make indices available for financial products
  • For whom the Connecticut truckload tolls + oil falls, coronavirus spreads - WTT?!?
    The tolls in Connecticut may have a special place for the semis that drive their roads.
  • Artificial intelligence is critical in today's workflow solutions
    Having the data and not reacting is worse than not having the data at all, according to EBE Technologies CEO.
  • Impinj introduces future-proofed RAIN RFID reader for logistics operations
    The new Impinj R700 reader is designed for enterprise-grade RAIN RFID deployment, processing tags faster and with greater accuracy.
  • Seattle startup launches partial truckload service
    FreightWeb scores $3 million in seed funding; patent pending on new pallet technology
  • American Commercial Lines announces restructuring deal
    Change in equity control looming.
  • Today's Pickup: Spartan Motors to focus on commercial, last-mile delivery business
    Spartan Motors has sold its emergency vehicle manufacturing division so it can focus on growth opportunities in commercial and last-mile vehicle development. Plus, Connecticut plans...
  • Eaton reports lower Q4 sales and earnings
    Power management company Eaton Corp. missed analyst estimates in the fourth quarter, partially because of weakness in the automotive sector and a $50 million warranty...
  • Fuel-saving TruckWings will be option on Agility Fuel conversions (with video)
    Startup XStream Trucking is in early talks with two major truck manufacturers about its aerodynamic drag-reducing TruckWings, but its first distribution deal makes them optional...
  • Emerge scores $20M to expand digital freight marketplace
    Emerge, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based digital freight marketplace, announced Tuesday it has closed a $20 million Series A financing led by NewRoad Capital Partners, a growth...
  • Mack Trucks boss cheers electrification infrastructure proposal
    Despite the first labor strike in 35 years and volatile orders for new trucks, Martin Weissburg says his current role as president of Mack Trucks...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • FUTURES 4: Crude extends decline amid lack of OPEC+ consensus
    Crude futures settled lower Tuesday after OPEC and its allies ended the first half of a two-day technical committee meeting with no pronouncements on new production cuts.
  • Coronavirus quarantine leaves global shipping market reeling
    The coronavirus outbreak in China has forced several countries to resort to stringent quarantine checks in their battle to contain the spread and the measures are starting to have a knock-on effect on the global commodities shipping market.
  • Low sulfur bunker prices slip back below gasoil in Asia on coronavirus fears
    Prices of IMO-compliant 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels slipped back to a discount below ultra low sulfur gasoil in Asia, on concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on regional bunker demand, amid a firming gasoil market.
  • Northwest European 0.5% marine fuel slumps to 5-month low
    Pricing for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel in Northwest Europe has fallen sharply in the first month of the new IMO 2020 sulfur limit, offsetting huge price gains in December and hitting its lowest level in five months.
  • West Med VLSFO bunkers fall to 5-month lows on sinking oil complex
    Delivered bunker assessments for 0.5% sulfur fuel oil at Gibraltar and Malta hit their lowest points in five months Monday, on the back of falling international prices.
  • Cargo shortages hampers VLSFO availability at Piraeus: sources
    Supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil is tight at the port of Piraeus in Greece as the market waits for fresh arrivals of cargoes, with local production insufficient to meet demand, according to market sources.
  • Hapag-Lloyd refuels ship with 'used cooking oil' biofuel as it targets CO2 emission cuts
    B20 fuel comprises 80% LSFO and 20% of biodiesel derived from cooking oils and fats used previously in the food service/ catering industries.
  • January fuel oil barge volumes rise on month in Platts MOC trade
    Some 38,000 mt of the newly compliant 0.5% marine fuel traded in the MOC during January.

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In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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