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June 30, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 29, 2021
  • Baltic index on the rise
  • DCSA launches Adopter Programme
  • Minister inaugurates loading operation on maiden voyage of coastal shipping service from Cochin Port to Beypore & Azhikkal ports
  • Nigeria remains on list of world's riskiest waters
  • Waterway projects to be revived in Orissa: Minister
  • Shipping lines' surcharges loom large in exporters' minds
  • Inaugural vessel of CI1 service calls APM Terminals Pipavav
  • JNPT prohibits use of single use plastics on board ships calling at the port
  • New Mobile X-ray Scanners to help enhance efficiency & considerably reduce import dwell time at JN Port
  • Roll out of Mobile X-Ray Container Scanners (MXCS) Installed at APMT and NSICT/DP wORLD Terminals and working hours of MXcS at NSICT/DP WORLD (Scan Mode- M2) and APMT (Scanned Mode- M3)
  • CMA CGM AIR CARGO leveraging synergies between maritime transport & logistics
  • Govt relentlessly working to make highways the mainstay of economy: Minister
  • Hactl targets more aero engines
  • Qatar Airways Cargo launches WebCargo by Freightos throughout the European region
  • SpiceXpress, Delhivery ink MoU to build drone delivery capability
  • Global merchandise trade posting strong gains on path to recovery
  • Cochin airport wins ACI's Roll of Excellence for quality service
  • Dr A. Sakthivel takes charge as FIEO President, terms $400 bn export target ambitious but achievable

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Making an old line new
  • 20 candles for rolling highway
  • New player in Ukrainian waters
  • Ore export railway opened
  • Carbon neutral air cargo
  • SAL changes CEO
  • Quatar Airways Cargo: more Webcargo options
  • Jaxport hits the jackpot in May
  • Jumbo swap bodies save time
  • Marketing expert for southwest France
  • New tenant in the north
  • Kenya Airways returns to Milan
  • Tool to streamline container standards
  • Exploring the Antarctic with Astre
  • Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals' new CEO
  • Russian shunting locomotive delivered
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Big Twin freighter gains further interest

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 29, 2021
  • Shippers 'waking up' to sustainable aviation fuel, but carrier reporting must improve
  • 'Crazy rates' to ship a container out of India - after a 100% premium to get the box
  • New hefty UPS 'peak surcharges' deliver a bitter sense of deja vu to shippers
  • IT outage adds to Liverpool's woes, but hauliers say port delays are easing
  • MSC containership buying spree continues - 'its appetite is insatiable'
  • Wan Hai orderbook hits 40+ with request for 12 more box ships from Japan
  • Forwarding veteran Stefan Böhler appointed Flexport's general manager, Germany
  • On the wires: XPO Logistics - a smart (cash) call
  • M&A radar: 'Golden Gefco' sale - make it the last try

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 29, 2021
  • 5 more plead guilty in Coast Guard exam scam case
    The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana reports that five more individuals have pleaded guilty in relation to a test score-fixing scheme at the U.S. Coast Guard's Regional Exam
  • BOEM starts Vineyard Wind South environmental review
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said yesterday that it will begin conducting an environmental review of a Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted by Vineyard Wind LLC, for its Vineyard
  • VIDEO: Alfa Laval and Wallenius in wind power JV
    A new 50/50 joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius is to focus on the development and realization of technology for fully wind-powered vessel propulsion, specifically the Oceanbird telescopic wing sail. Alfa

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 29, 2021
  • Casualty highlights exhaust gas boiler fire risk
    Due diligence includes timely exhaust gas boiler cleaning and maintenance of the EGB and associated auxiliary machinery as per the maker's...
  • Metis and Geislinger analyse vessel vibrations in Neptune Lines trial
    Collaborative project on a Neptune Lines vessel connected Geislinger's latest vibration monitoring and measuring system for the entire marine propulsion...
  • Iranian box fleet continues to trade despite sanctions
    While US enforcement of sanctioned Iranian oil trades has left tankers a highly visible compliance target, tracked by government agencies...
  • Liberalised maritime regulation can aid trade recovery
    As the world seeks to reboot economies following the pandemic, a report shows there should be equal focus on removing...
  • Emanuele Grimaldi to be next ICS chairman
    Mr Grimaldi will inherit significant lobbying challenges for international shipping amid criticism over countries' inability to reach consensus regarding reducing...
  • TEN eyes new Equinor deal as results beat forecasts
    Industry sources told Lloyd's List that TEN has lined up orders for four dual-fuel aframax tankers to be long-term chartered...
  • Okeanis buys VLCC pair from Alafouzos as duo sold to Frontline
    Ioannis Alafouzos-led company takes pair of resale newbuilds under construction at HHI for Greek owner while disposing of two 2019-built...
  • Simulating new ship designs could be a decarbonisation strategy
    Multi-physics simulation is a technique that integrates multiple engineering strands to open the door to the next generation of ships...
  • American Club books pre-tax loss
    American Hellenic Hull unit benefits from firmer pricing while Eagle Ocean Marine subsidiary seeing 'encouraging' growth, according to marine mutual's...
  • V.Group recruits LNG expertise from Shell
    LNG trading volumes are set to double over the next 20 years as shipping seeks solutions to its decarbonisation goals...
  • Lloyd's Register asset sale sharpens focus on maritime
    Lloyd's Register Group chief executive says transaction comes as the class society transitions to the role of an independent trusted...
  • Shipping needs a carbon tax to fund seismic change
    A round table discussion led by Lloyd's List identifies long-standing issues and offers pertinent solutions. The deficiencies go to the...
  • Norden raises full-year guidance for fourth time
    Danish company says the guidance revision is based on significant increases in forward freight rates for supramax and panamax vessels...
  • Demurrage and detention charges double in a year
    Average fees at the leading 20 container ports are up 104% compared with a year ago as carriers press to...
  • Sembmarine extends solar power system at Tuas yard to cut emissions
    The solar-powered system will supply nearly 60% of the energy for the yard's steel fabrication facility during peak production periods
  • Titan LNG lines up interim bunker fix
    Provision has been made to accommodate liquefied natural gas truck loadings as an interim solution during a period of maintenance...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: International shipping faces full inclusion in EU carbon market from 2026 | Carriers' response to Yantian crisis...
  • HMM orders 12 post-panamax newbuilds at domestic yards
    The fresh tonnage, once delivered, will boost its fleet capacity to nearly 1m teu and help strengthen its position as...
  • Terror threat 'too high' for crew changes in Mozambique
    Other ports in Mozambique, such as Beira, Nacala and Maputo, are relatively safe for crew changes, says ITF Africa regional...
  • US recovery pushes ports throughput to record levels
    'A mix of government financial aid, vaccination rollout and strong consumer demand have come together to generate an economic recovery...
  • Dry bulk higher earnings are 'a predawn', says Lindström
    Mr Lindström expects vessel supply growth to trail demand growth during the next three or four years because of uncertainty...
  • China-based digital logistics platform raises more funding
    Citic Capital, part of state-owned conglomerate Citic Group, says it will use its cross-border services, exposure in the logistics sector...
  • Seaspan adds six 15,000 teu newbuilds to orderbook
    Seaspan says it will continue to expand its fleet within the 'core strategic size segments'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 29, 2021
  • Detention, demurrage fees doubled in 2021: report
  • LTL capacity 'fragile' as carriers realign networks: Yellow CEO
  • US PNW resumes normal port operations after heat closure
  • US, EU importers tap air freight to restock depleted inventories
  • HMM newbuilds add to growing container ship orderbook
  • Flexport, Convoy forge multimodal link
  • Spread in ocean freight rates offers opportunity for some shippers

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 29, 2021
  • Some more 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as major investor eyes the door
  • Pacific fixtures keep capesize bulker market rolling
  • Nigerian authorities argue its waters no longer pose 'war risk'
  • Push for US offshore wind piquing Kirby's interest
  • Period deals pour in for panamax bulkers as players hedge against further rate rises
  • New Golar boss Karl Staubo upbeat on prospects for LNG shipping
  • V.Group lays out LNG ambitions with appointment of industry veteran
  • Tsakos Energy curbs loss while looking towards tanker boom
  • Pacific fixtures keep capesize bulker market rolling
  • Nigerian authorities argue its waters no longer pose 'war risk'
  • Push for US offshore wind piquing Kirby's interest
  • Period deals pour in for panamax bulkers as players hedge against further rate rises
  • New Golar boss Karl Staubo upbeat on prospects for LNG shipping
  • Frontline's stock price allowed it to pay 'above-market' for Okeanis VLCCs
  • CMA CGM makes grab for vessels in $300m charter spree
  • Monjasa secures fuel supply deal with RAK Ports in UAE
  • Emanuele Grimaldi to take the helm as next ICS chairman
  • Anglo American runs its first-ever biofuel trial on NYK bulker
  • Qatar closes in on LNG shipowner selection for newbuilding mega haul
  • Modern LNG carriers snapped up on period hire at six-figure rates
  • Brown's 'Project Saturn' to refocus Lloyd's Register on its maritime roots
  • Alfa Laval and Wallenius aim for giant wing sails on car carrier
  • Seaspan reveals $1.3bn lease deals for huge 45-ship newbuilding push
  • HMM splits $1.57bn containership orders between two shipyards
  • Ocean Yield buys out backer's stake in three leased suezmaxes
  • Belships fixes four ultramax bulkers on period contracts
  • BRS teams up with BV and Deltamarin on decarbonisation
  • More than half of Xihe Holdings' once vast tanker fleet has been sold
  • Okeanis prepares for 'explosive' VLCC spot market by swapping charters
  • Lloyd's Register goes all-in on maritime with LRQA sale to Goldman Sachs

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2021
  • ATSG ramps up to lease A321 converted freighters
    The Airbus A321 is the new kid on the block when it comes to cargo aircraft. Engineering companies take retired passenger planes and transform them...
  • 12 HMM container ships' sticker price $1.57 billion
    The South Korean ocean carrier says the newbuilds will provide the "capacity and flexibility" to serve its shippers.
  • Florida's JAXPORT boasts record container volumes in May
    May's container movements at the Jacksonville port beat the previous record set in October 2019.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 29, 2021
  • Financial players gravitating to voluntary carbon finance to offset energy transition risk: sources
  • India Reliance to invest $2 bil in ADNOC chemical JV, its first deal in Gulf region
  • Japan's ENEOS to raise weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 1,000/kl: sources
  • Saudi Aramco official cautious on global hydrogen demand outlook
  • ADNOC surprises market with 15% cut in September term crude allocations: traders
  • Aramco Trading Company begins bunkering operations at Yanbu Port
    Aramco Trading Company, or ATC, has begun bunkering operations at Saudi Arabia Yanbu Industrial Port, the company said in a June 29 statement.
  • Commonwealth LNG faces regulatory, commercial questions ahead of construction
  • FEATURE: Saudi Arabia, UAE vying for hydrogen exports as oil output capacity expands
  • Danish bunker fuel supplier Monjasa to supply marine services to UAE RAK Ports
  • UK DATA: April oil output plunges to lowest in nearly seven years
  • REFINERY NEWS: Egypt's Midor skips jet fuel exports from Alexandria in May
  • Trafigura invests in Argentinean shale wells to boost local crude supplies
  • China's July key oil product exports may hit 6-year-low amid tight quota, good domestic margin
  • TENDER DATA: India's Reliance offers vacuum gasoil for end-July loading

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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
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
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%
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
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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
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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
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