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November 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Container shipping rates from North Asia to North America seen rebounding
  • IMO reaffirms commitment to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping
  • Maersk delivers record earnings in Q3
  • MOL in joint study on use of wind propulsion system for bulk carrier
  • US inventories reach record high
  • CCS-UK ready for CDS import declarations
  • Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on certain seamless tubes, pipes from China
  • Chennai Port registers all-time record in cargo handling & containers in Oct.
  • Minister inaugurates new radars & Vessel Traffic Management System at Cochin Port
  • Mumbai Port Trust to become Mumbai Port Authority from today
  • American Airlines Cargo boosts transatlantic services
  • APM Terminals Pipavav receives first full reefer rake from ICD Viramgam
  • Aviation Ministry waives charges for freighters to promote agri exports from NE
  • Empowered Group of Secretaries set up to monitor implementation of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
  • Global aviation seen recovering to 2019 levels by end-2023
  • Passenger to freighter aircraft conversion seen strong
  • Rail freight continues to speed ahead
  • G20 economies rolling back Covid-19-related trade restrictions, but more steps urged
  • Merchandise exports surge again
  • Blue Dart announces Q2 results with new all-time highs for revenue & earnings
  • Hactl returns to normal operations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Weekly container train between Milan and Moscow
  • Aercap acquires GE Capital Aviation Services
  • ATC Aviation assists ITA Airways' cargo business
  • More South Baltic Transport Loops
  • Forward to the biggest hydrogen-powered fleet
  • Platform for pharma logistics providers
  • Port of Rotterdam elects new representative
  • Another Korea Russia Express service
  • Tanzania Railways to receive locos from Malaysia
  • Balimpex becomes Dutch
  • Standard Club chooses Robert Drummond
  • Cargo Force: four new facilities for USPS
  • Three new vehicles in one go
  • Coalition for wind propulsion at sea
  • GW launches "zero emissions" programme
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Adelaide Airport picks Brenton Cox
  • Ontario on its way to confirming cargo role

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • 'Strategic transformation of ocean business' brings Maersk record Q3 profit
  • GXO Logistics upgrades guidance as spin-off proves a success
  • Maersk confirms move into air freight services with 777 and Senator buys
  • Challenges rising - unlike water levels - for shippers using Europe's barges
  • Perishables shippers high and dry as reefer rates soar and boxes run short
  • COP26: LNG in the firing line as nations unite behind zero-carbon maritime targets
  • Warehouse shortages will stay with us until 2023 as inventory gows
  • SM Line plans post-IPO expansion via US east coast container service
  • On the wires: M'rsk's warm sunrise a cold sunset for forwarders

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • COP26: U.S. signs "Zero by 2050" declaration
    The U.S. is one of 14 countries signatory to a Declaration on Zero Emission Shipping by 2050 released at the COP26 conference in Glasgow yesterday. Interestingly, as well as countries such as
  • Crew change problems continue
    New national lockdowns, an increase in flight cancelations, travel restrictions, and increasingly strict crew change requirements, especially in Asia, are preventing seafarers from going back home after completing their contracts. This is
  • Second GEV compressed-hydrogen carrier design gains ABS AiP
    Perth, Western Australia-headquartered Global Energy Ventures (ASX: GEV) is pushing forward with its plans to develop compressed hydrogen tankers as a means of transporting green energy to regional markets. Back in July
  • Equinor unveils new floating wind foundation design
    Hoping to be successful in its ScotWind proposal, Norwegian based energy giant Equinor has now revealed its preferred floating wind foundation design for full-scale gigawatt (GW) commercial floating offshore wind. Called the
  • Matson commits to net zero GHG by 2050
    One of the most iconic names in U.S. shipping, Honolulu, Hawaii, headquartered Matson Inc. (NYSE: MATX), has published new long-term environmental goals in a Sustainability Report 2020 Supplement that commit the company
  • Heddle Shipyards picked for cable ferry build
    A CAD 3.3 million (about US$2,6 million) investment by the Government of Ontario will see Canada's Heddle Shipyards build a new cable ferry for the route that links the province's Simcoe Island
  • Ferry Design: The boat is just one part of the solution
    There are a lot of moving parts to designing a ferry system, and the boat itself is just the one that floats. Ferries-and in particular commuter ferries-are components of overall transportation networks.

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Shipping carbon levy support grows as 50 states back IMO action
    The Dhaka-Glasgow Declaration marks a significant shift in the scale of political backing for accelerated action within the IMO, but...
  • COP26: Net-zero camp boosted by US-Danish pledge, but success is far from certain
    Denmark's prime minister used the opening of COP26 to call for zero emissions by 2050 as more countries add their...
  • GoodBulk reports record quarter after capesize highs
    With majority of the fleet in the spot market, third-quarter revenues increased by 74%
  • Make charterers, not owners, pay for emissions, say EU shipowners
    EU shipowners' association also calls for dedicated fund to support marine fuel transition
  • Capesize bubble bursts as daily rates drop 64% in three weeks
    Weaker indicators out of China combined with lower iron ore volumes from Brazil and potentially Australia as the first-quarter approaches...
  • Maersk looks to long-term contracts for stable revenues
    The integration of its carrier and logistics business, and now airfreight, have helped Maersk increase contract volumes to more than...
  • Seanergy bullish on long-term outlook for capesizes
    Soaring third-quarter earnings reflect highest rates for a decade as well as new acquisitions
  • FSL Trust posts loss as spot tanker rates suffer
    Singapore-listed trust continues distributions to unit holders as investment climate in shipping seen as 'challenging'
  • Steamship chief says double-digit rate hike is 'solid step'
    'It was necessary to make progress towards a balanced combined ratio. This is a very solid step in that direction...
  • ONE chief shrugs off boxship orderbook concerns
    Shipping lines 'have to do the next best thing' due the current unavailability of zero-emission fuels
  • Daily Briefing
    'No indication' big fleets have edge on expenses - survey | Deviation from planned route led to Stellar Banner grounding...
  • Maersk expansion takes off with airfreight acquisition
    Maersk is to acquire airfreight specialist Senator Logistics and acquire more aircraft for its Star Air operation. Company reports record...
  • California ports start container dwell fee programme to tackle backlog
    'We need our supply chain partners to make operational changes that will reduce dwell times, clear our terminals and make...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • NWSA terminal joins LA-LB in assessing excessive container dwell fee
  • Vaccine mandate for large US companies may snap supply chain: truckers
  • Small importers lack big retailers' levers to avoid new LA-LB storage fees
  • COVID-19 accelerates Maersk's long-term contract business
  • JOC Intermodal Savings Index: Contract savings rise, spot savings dip in Q3
  • Maersk grows global air cargo network with $644 million Senator takeover

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Seaboard closes $180m vessel order as its shipping profits surge
  • DHT Holdings sees tanker rate weakness drag on into fourth quarter
  • Classification societies insist US shipping up to offshore wind challenge
  • China quarantine restrictions add to seafarer woes, despite jump in Covid jab rates
  • Maersk makes more in single quarter than whole year as gravy train keeps rolling
  • Poseidon Principles 'won't wait for IMO if it does not respond to COP26'
  • Seanergy profit soars in red-hot capesize bulker market
  • IRISL arrests MR tanker in Cyprus as it doggedly campaigns to recoup ships
  • Former Arctic shipping analyst Ringheim emerges as banker at DNB Markets
  • Odfjell exits shortsea trade with sale of chemical tanker trio
  • Glomar signs deal to fuel North Sea fleet with renewable HVO blend
  • CNOOC floats tender to build a 12,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel
  • CIT lends $70m in refinancing of Greece-based dry bulk fleet
  • Crew stuck on arrested tanker due to red tape, rigid Covid rules
  • Pareto Bank lends another $35m as it expands containership book
  • Four seafarers missing after tanker, fishing boat collide
  • Getting shipping to zero-carbon target will take these key steps well before 2050
  • Stellar Banner master's decision to deviate led to catastrophic grounding
  • Maersk celebrates record profits by acquiring German forwarder
  • GTT snares greater share of LNG fuelling market as newbuildings tick up
  • Minerva, Transmed offload 17-year-old crude carriers
  • Precious Shipping bulker, crew arrested in Nigeria drugs bust
  • Eagle Bulk boss Gary Vogel wins pay rise as record profits roll in
  • MOL and Vale team-up to probe potential of rotor sails on large bulk carriers
  • Tanker exit: Spetalen sells stake in VLCC owned with Ofer and Economou
  • Gallagher asks if club reserves could be used to calm P&I's perfect storm
  • Handysize bulk carriers seize opportunities in disrupted shipping markets
  • Nordic American Tankers fixes suezmax for 12 months as 'insurance policy'
  • China Cosco Shipping Corp unveils new chairman
  • Yangzijiang says impact of China power cuts 'kept under control'

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Air Canada rides auxiliary freighters to record cargo revenue
    Air Canada Cargo has been a strong pandemic performer, but the passenger side of the business is finally beginning to recover.
  • Shipping shares in sea of red as broader stock market rises
    Virtually every U.S.-listed shipping stock fell on a day that the S&P 500 hit a record high.
  • Maersk expands logistics supermarket with airfreight investments
    Shipping giant Maersk has transformed itself into a one-stop shop for logistics services and now is growing its airfreight capability.
  • 58,900 long-dwelling containers now on penalty clock in LA, Long Beach
    A whopping 40,000 of those containers have been at the Port of LA for nine-plus days, which is considered lingering.
  • Cybercriminals selling access to shipping, logistics firm networks, report warns
    Cybercriminals have attempted to sell network access for multiple shipping and logistics firms, opening the door for devastating ransomware attacks in the global supply chain,...
  • Matson aims for net-zero fleet emissions by 2050
    Matson set additional emissions-reduction targets Monday. The Hawaii-based shipping company plans to reach its goals by improving efficiency and accelerating zero-carbon fuels and technologies.
  • Fines aim to discourage shippers using LA port as makeshift warehouse
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are turning into makeshift warehouses. Officials hope new fines on lingering cargo will end the practice.
  • Shipping giant Maersk continues buying spree after best quarter ever
    Maersk expands air business after earning more in a single quarter than in any prior full year.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Brazil's independent truckers start strike, but impact limited
    Brazil's independent truckers walked off the job at midnight Nov. 1 to protest high diesel prices, but adhesion to the strike was light after the federal government won a series of injunctions over the weekend that will limit the labor movement.
  • US Senate panel eyes hearings on energy security in light of China military advances
    US Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee members Nov. 2 expressed interest in holding both a closed and a public hearing on US energy security preparedness in the event of conflicts around the world, in light of reports of China's rising military capabilities.
  • Japanese refiner ENEOS cuts wholesale product prices by Yen 1,500/kl: sources
    ENEOS, Japan's largest refiner, cut domestic wholesale base prices for its five major rack oil products by Yen 1,500/kiloliter ($2.10/b), making the first decrease in 10 weeks, market sources said Nov. 2.
  • Container throughput at Gothenburg increases by 16% amid high transport demand
    Freight volumes at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden continue to increase as demand for transport across Northwest Europe remains high as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service says it's liquidating
    Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service said in a statement Nov. 2 that its shareholders had adopted a resolution to dissolve the company and carry out a liquidation procedure, which started Oct. 29.
  • Australian heavy sweet crude premiums rise, LSFO cracks strengthen
    The cash differentials for December loading barrels of Australia's heavy sweet crudes were firm amid resilient low sulfur fuel oil cracks on the month, trade sources said Nov. 2.
  • Oil flows to and from Sudan to resume after protestors agree to end blockade
    South Sudanese and Sudanese crude oil exports and oil product imports are expected to fully restart after protesters agreed to halt a blockade on roads and oil pipelines to and from the Red Sea port of Port Sudan, a senior oil official said Nov. 2.
  • Marathon streamlines portfolio towards renewables as refined product demand rebounds
    Marathon Petroleum, the largest refining company in the United States, is evaluating refining and midstream assets in its portfolio as it shifts focus and capital spending away from refining and towards renewable projects.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude lacks direction ahead of OPEC+ meeting, US inventory numbers
    Crude oil futures settled mixed Nov. 2 as the market looked toward the upcoming OPEC+ meeting and US inventory reports for direction.
  • KCS resumes rail operations at Mexico Lazaro Cardenas port after 91-day blockade
    Kansas City Southern resumed rail operations from the Mexican port of Lazaro Cardenas on Nov. 1 after 91 days of a protest blockade and $25 million in losses.
  • COP26: India's PM Modi commits to net-zero emissions by 2070
    In other new commitments, Modi said India would reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030.
  • Ammonia supply down on lower natural gas supplies: trader
    Middle East prices also were on the rise with a deal heard at $715/mt FOB Middle East loading H2 November.
  • Platts launches daily Asia bitumen assessments from November 1
    The new assessments reflect two grades of bitumen basis FOB Singapore and FOB South Korea.
  • ADNOC Global Trading Ltd to join Asia gasoil physical MOC
    Platts will publish all relevant information from ADNOC Global Trading Ltd accordingly.
  • Weak demand caps Hong Kong Nov ex-wharf low sulfur marine fuel premiums
    The persistent weak demand for downstream delivered marine fuel 0.5%S kept Hong Kong well supplied with low sulfur fuel oil bunkers, industry sources said.
  • INTERVIEW: Sing Fuels eyes geographic forays amid decarbonization efforts
    The Singapore-headquartered company revenues jumped 45% year on year in the financial year ended September, with its total marine fuel sales volumes up 20% on the year, Sonnich Thomsen, managing director bunkers, said.
  • Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S bunker premium at multimonth highs on tight barge availability
    Berthing congestions have extended the time required for bunker barges to refuel, thus restricting the availability of slots for prompt deliveries, market sources said.
  • COP26: Biden says administration 'working overtime' on climate strategy
    The White House, however, released a long-term strategy Nov. 1 to meet its 2050 goal, with a focus on actions this decade. And it noted plans to work with Congress to provide $3 billion annually in climate adaptation finance, intended to help those most vulnerable to climate change worldwide.
  • COP26: Southeast Asia moves on climate with A$2 bil Australia funding, net zero targets
    In a separate joint statement on Nov. 1, PM Morrison, minister for emissions reduction Angus Taylor, and minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne said Australia's new A$2 billion commitment will be spread over the next five years to developing countries in the region.
  • Primorsk November ULSD exports to rise 26% on month to 1.5 mil mt
    The Northwest European ULSD market was fairly balanced in October, with volumes of oil in storage caverns and tanks falling due to good demand and a strong backwardation in the futures market.
  • Primorsk November ULSD exports to rise 26% on month to 1.5 mil mt
    The Northwest European ULSD market was fairly balanced in October, with volumes of oil in storage caverns and tanks falling due to good demand and a strong backwardation in the futures market.
  • COP26: Southeast Asia moves on climate with A$2 bil Australia funding, net zero targets
    In a separate joint statement on Nov. 1, PM Morrison, minister for emissions reduction Angus Taylor, and minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne said Australia's new A$2 billion commitment will be spread over the next five years to developing countries in the region.

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In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
Marseille
Net profit tripled. The fleet transported a record number of containers.
Ports of Naples and Salerno saw container throughput growth in the second quarter.
Naples
283,000 TEUs were handled (+7.8%). Total freight increased by 4.7%. Ro-ro traffic slowed and cruise traffic declined.
Evergreen and WHL post strong quarterly earnings growth
Taipei
The two Taiwanese companies have ordered 83,300 and 110,050 new containers respectively.
Terminal Operators Face Off: HHLA Slows in Third Quarter, ICTSI Accelerates
Hamburg/Manila
The German company saw an 8.5% drop in container traffic. ICTSI reported an 8.1% increase (-1.8% on a like-for-like basis).
Port of Hamburg: Container throughput stable in third quarter
Hamburg
Bulk cargo decline. In the first nine months of 2026, traffic amounted to 84.5 million tons (-2.6%).
Fincantieri's orders totaled €3.57 billion in the third quarter, up 180%.
Trieste
Revenues down 6% to €2.02 billion, but EBITDA rises 7% to €161 million.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hamburg
Average freight rate rises by 27.9% and supports the results of the German company, which further improves its annual estimates
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
Seoul
During the period the fleet transported 1.1 million containers (+8.4%)
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Boluda Towage acquires Ecuadorian towing company Cititug.
Valencia
The transaction includes the transfer of ownership of five tugboats
Port of Los Angeles Sets Container Traffic Record for October
Los Angeles
In the first ten months of 2026, 9.11 million TEUs were handled (+5.1%)
In 2027, the port of Ravenna expects 365,000 cruise passengers.
Ravenna
To date, 115 cruise ship calls are scheduled
Giosuè Vezzuto appointed CEO of RINA Services
Genoa
Finnlines' quarterly financial results show strong growth.
Helsinki
Revenues increased by 26.2% in the July-September period. Profit increased by 81.6%.
The Port of Tarragona has won the ESPO Award 2026.
Brussels
The area surrounding the Port Authority headquarters has become a sustainable, resilient and intergenerational space
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +18.5%
Zagreb
Regular service passengers remained stable, while cruise passengers increased by 6.2%.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, a meeting with Raffaele Fitto on the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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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.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› 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
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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
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
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
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%
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.
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