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September 23, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India's Transworld to launch first newbuild
    THE Transworld shipping group of India is seeing a dream fulfilled today at a Singapore shipyard.
  • Yang Ming, Wan Hai in cargo space sharing deal
    TAIWAN's Yang Ming Marine and Wan Hai Lines have sealed a deal to share cargo space aboard vessels on routes between China and the Middle East to cut costs and expand services, the companies said on Wednesday.
  • Master charged for being drunk
    THE master of the UK emergency towing vessel Anglian Sovereign, which ran aground off the Shetlands on Sept 3, has been charged in court with five offences, including one of being drunk.
Admiralty Casebook
  • UK port owner negligent in damaged cargo ship case
    THE English Commercial Court ruled last week that the owners and operators of a UK port negligently caused damage to a cargo vessel because they failed to ensure a 'daily system of careful inspection and regular dredging' of their berths.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India's Transworld to launch first newbuild
    THE Transworld shipping group of India is seeing a dream fulfilled today at a Singapore shipyard.
  • Yang Ming, Wan Hai in cargo space sharing deal
    TAIWAN's Yang Ming Marine and Wan Hai Lines have sealed a deal to share cargo space aboard vessels on routes between China and the Middle East to cut costs and expand services, the companies said on Wednesday.
  • Master charged for being drunk
    THE master of the UK emergency towing vessel Anglian Sovereign, which ran aground off the Shetlands on Sept 3, has been charged in court with five offences, including one of being drunk.
Admiralty Casebook
  • UK port owner negligent in damaged cargo ship case
    THE English Commercial Court ruled last week that the owners and operators of a UK port negligently caused damage to a cargo vessel because they failed to ensure a 'daily system of careful inspection and regular dredging' of their berths.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Guangzhou pulls out of Coscol share transaction
  • Korean, Chinese forwarders form business
  • GAC strengthens Russian network with St Petersburg office
  • Schenker opens new logistics centre in Poland
  • Call for immediate additional Indian port facilities made
  • Savi launches SaviTrak with first RFID-tagged boxes
  • Boeing expects China's air fleet to quadruple by 2025
  • Australia to upgrade airport security
  • Continental to fly non-stop from NY-Barcelona

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MOL to launch India, Pak, S & E Africa service
  • US Customs to phase-in new packaging material rules
  • Nord Scan Line & Sai Freight to launch heavy lift service on Indian coast
  • Instt. of Chartered Shipbrokers' course in Hyderabad on Oct. 22
  • GE Shipping signs deal to sell Jag Radha
  • Authorised trade between India, Pak swells
  • L&T bags major export orders
  • PLL's Dahej terminal now normal
  • CONCOR's KDS to ICD-Birgunj cargo transport service elicits excellent trade response
  • Railways to conduct need-based assessment of old projects
  • Road transporters demand immediate rollback of state tax hikes
  • BA World Cargo halts fuel surcharge hike
  • Cargo airlines flying into record profits
  • Freight futures market matures with entry of clearing houses
  • India is a potential iron ore powerhouse, avers BHP Billiton

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Van Slobbe to quit PONL/Maersk Line
  • CaroTrans begins Houston-Buenos Aires-Santos service
  • LAN Cargo increases capacities to Brazil
  • Fiege Logistik (Switzerland) expanding services
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens new Finland logistics centre
  • New road toll proposals in Oregon
  • Beständig Logistic selects Euro Telematik

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Texan ports brace as Rita increases to Category 5
  • Frontline bid for Bergshaven fails
  • Skaugen orders LPG/ethylene/chemical vessels
  • MAIB calls for national standards for UK pilots
  • Newhaven Port slammed in groundings probe

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Sembcorp Marine unit to purchase Texas yard
  • ENSCO orders ultra deepwater semi
  • Coast Guard Admiral to head Rita response in Texas
  • Manitowoc's Toledo files layoff notification
  • Rita races towards Texas

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Portland Airport employees heading to New Orleans
  • US/Mexico come to terms on new aviation agreement
  • Willamette Falls Locks closing for winter season
  • Carnival sending new liner to British cruise sector
  • Customs drops ACE need for estimated duties bond

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Brussels admits single-hull phase out will damage environment
    SHIPS scrapped as the result of the European Union's single-hull phasing out programme will cause environmental damage and health problems for workers in the third world, the European Commission has admitted.
  • Danes retain majority hold on Maersk Line senior management team
    P&O NEDLLOYD staff have landed some top jobs in the new Maersk Line but the senior line-up is still overwhelmingly Danish.
  • Newhaven port operator censured over safety lapses
    NEWHAVEN Ports and Properties has been heavily censured for serious safety failings after a spate of ferry groundings at the English south coast port.
  • Pappadakis takes Intercargo helm
    GREEK shipowner Nicholas Pappadakis has pledged to keep up pressure for improvement of maritime training as a priority, shortly after being elected as new chairman of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • SNCM strike action intensifies
    UNIONS representing employees at French ferry operator SNCM have called for an indefinite strike beginning on 28 September to protest against the privatisation of the company
  • Silja Line unveils action plan
    SILJA Line, the troubled cruise ferry subsidiary of Sea Containers, has unveiled an action plan that calls for newbuildings, refits and job losses
  • TTS Marine confirms Kocks takeover
    NORWEGIAN marine equipment supplier TTS Marine has confirmed its takeover of German supplier Kocks
  • Indians may go for Chinese officers
    INDIAN-flagged operators are finding it harder to attract domestic officers and are looking to China to man Indian ships
  • Fox backs Pemex investment plea
    PEMEX, Mexico's oil giant, could finally get much needed foreign investment under a proposal to Congress yesterday from President Vicente Fox
  • Gujarat to revive dying demolition
    GUJARAT Maritime Board is to try to revive the state's dying shipbreaking industry, especially in Alang, Asia's largest ship demolition site
  • Frontline's Bergshaven bid fails
  • Poor checks encourage cargo fraud
  • Houston closes to await Rita
  • Rita energy fears worsen
  • Mitsui in Siberia mine partnership
  • National Marine swoops on Lorenzo
  • STX may appeal against LNG shut-out

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Hurricane Rita shuts Texas ports
    Traffic (left) streams out of Houston near the Barbours Cut terminal as Category 5 storm Rita moves toward expected landfall early Saturday.
  • Opposition to Jones Act ag waiver
  • Barone testifies in ILA trial
  • Customs lifts ACE bond rider
  • Rooney to lead Hanjin Americas
  • Trailer Bridge appoints inland VP
  • U.S., Mexico in air pact
  • Continental trims Houston cargo services for hurricane
  • Hurricane halts Texas coast rail moves
  • Exec says Katrina a supply chain wake-up call

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Toronto trucker conflict hitting container flows
    Containers are starting to pile up at Toronto's intermodal terminals as a violence-marred trucker conflict escalates, despite a settlement offer from trucking firms earlier this week.
  • 'Rising quality to blame for textile trade disputes'
    The head of China's Textile Industry Federation has attacked domestic critics who believe unhealthy, high-speed development has caused China's US/EU disputes, claiming instead that textile-quality improvements were causing the trade-battles.
  • Texas ports closed for Category 5 Hurricane Rita
  • Senior Maersk Line posts for two PONL directors
  • Investment plan avoids ECT congestion
  • Nansha share sale a threat to HK's river trade
  • Four-vessel newbuild order for Alianca approved by Brazilian fund
  • North Korea to open first container terminal
  • TX Logistik planning French, Belgian and Netherlands expansion
  • ProLogis expands into China's top port
  • More liquid FESCO offers Russian economic upside, says Citibank
  • High-Level transport group examines EU links to neighbours
  • China Shipping takes delivery of new tonnage
  • Oi Container Terminal takes delivery of transfer crane

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Pilots fleeing river
    Pilots at Lake Charles have shut down and are evacuating and a closure at the Mississippi mouth is now also certain.
  • Jones owners roar
    Protected US shipowners are blasting farmers' proposals to let foreign ships work the Jones Act trades in the wake of hurricane Katrina.
  • Silja starts lay-off talks
    Finnish ferry firm starts selling ships and looks for up to 150 redundancies.
  • Dim Horizon
    Jones Act boxship player Horizon Lines fails to price IPO at target, will slash range and try again with no proceeds to backer Castle Harlan.
  • Demolition dying slow death
    Indian shipbreaking industry cleans up its act but regulators need to follow suit.
  • Floating crane for UASC ship
    Initial survey of damaged containership indicates need for some boxes to be taken off at sea before berthing.
  • Tewari diagnoses yard ills
    Hindustan yard boss prescribes government medicine needed to boost Indian shipbuilding.
  • MAIB slams Newhaven groundings
    UK accident investigators list catalogue of errors in series of groundings at French-owned port.
  • Saverys sell 4m Euronav shares
    Free float increased by 20% after block sale by Marc Saverys and sister as Livanos ups stake.
  • Great Eastern sells handysize
    Indian owner cuts bulker fleet to 11 with deal for 1977-built ship.
  • HCI prepares to list
    German owner to become only second KG house to float its shares.
  • Crowley makes new start
    Gulfport liner service back in business from 1 October as US owner recovers from Katrina.
  • BC Ferries stays at home
    Canadian owner orders replacement for 1960-built ferry in Vancouver.
  • China "to build Iran yard"
    Multi-billion dollar deal could see shipbuilding complex on Gulf island of Qeshm.
  • India faces up to age problem
    Top shipowners lament cost of replacing old ships, which will limit expansion ambitions.
  • Fincantieri profit halves
    Italian shipbuilder sees first-half result fall due to fewer deliveries and higher costs for steel, fuel and insurance.
  • Skaugen adds three more
    Norwegian owner orders trio of versatile LPG/ethylene ships in China.
  • V.Ships probes OWS fault
    Shipmanager says oily-water separator problem could mean Maersk-chartered ship DID cause pollution.
  • Indian crews "too pricy"
    V.Ships boss warns subcontinent seafarers highly-skilled but in danger of pricing themselves out of market.
  • MOL bonds with Gazprom
    Japanese owner says up to 20 LNG carriers could be required to ship Shtockman gas.
  • John adds to offshore spree
    SeaDrill, the Fredriksen offshore vehicle, orders semi-sub at Daewoo with promise of more to come.
  • Frontline in $6.4m Bergshav buy-off
    Fredriksen in nice little earner after Atle Bergshaven moves to increase shareholding.
  • Time for quality
    BP Shipping's South Asia chief Angus Davis says penny pinching on ship running costs is unacceptable in 21st century.
  • New Horizon?
    US Jones Act liner company Horizon Lines appears to have priced its IPO, but details uncertain.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • COSCO, Wallem Group establish ship management joint venture
  • MarAd publishes final rule for new MSP program
  • Ship operated by Maersk Sealand suspected of oil leak
  • Marad plans more ship disposals
  • INTTRA reports 10% growth in South America
  • Hanjin names Rooney managing director for North and South America
  • CORRECTION: Mitsui & Co. subsidiary works with Savi Networks
  • U.S., Mexico agree to expanded aviation services
  • FedEx's first quarter profits marginally rise
  • UAL Corp. posts $30 million net loss in August
  • Yellow Transportation offering new express air service
  • Continental to reduce cargo operations at Houston
  • Navis updates NIT League on truck appointment system
  • Forwarder network rebrands
  • DHS: Private sector could capture advance data for security screening
  • Houston shipper pleads guilty to attempted illegal export to Iran
  • U.S. has no plans to budge on food aid programs in Doha
  • USDA lends hand to stranded grain shippers in New Orleans
  • Target building import warehouse in Savannah
  • Soybean shippers urge Senate to act on water resources legislation
  • Visionary Vehicles awards contract to DAS
  • Schenker opens logistics center in Pyskowice, Poland
  • Former TRANSCOM commander joins ARC, AAL boards
  • Port of Oakland statistics adding up to huge year
  • Port of Houston closes in advance of Hurricane Rita

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Hefty profit when Stena Bulk sells tanker pair
    Stena Bulk has sold two Panamax tankers currently under construction in Dalian, China to Greek Aries Maritime for USD 112 ...
  • Gazprom borrows to buy Sibneft
    The world's biggest gas producer, Russian Gazprom, has secured a loan of USD 12.0 billion from a consortium of western ...
  • Container vessel forced to Brest for inspection
    The French authorities yesterday forced the container carrier "Maersk Barcelona" to the port of Brest for investigation of a possible ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
  • Houston: no enquiries today as port closes
    Suppliers still trading in Houston today report no business as others complete their evacuations and the market braces for uncertainty.
  • New threat to oil supply from Nigerian 'bunkering' protagonist
    Threat to oil supply as supporters of jailed Nigerian warlord and 'bunkering' protagonist demand his release.
  • Chimbusco identifies biggest growth areas for Chinese market
    Chimbusco identifies growth areas in the Chinese bunker market, and says it will open to foreign entrants eventually.
  • Newbuild order changed due to surging fuel cost
    Grimaldi gambles on larger vessels to combat effect of more than $60m rise in annual fuel costs for the Group.
  • Hong Kong: Act on shipping emissions or face regulations
    Shipping industry urged to reduce emissions or face possible regulatory measures in Hong Kong and nearby areas.
  • KIC seeking partners, 99 year lease at PTP
    KIC seeking 99 year lease from government and partners to take a 40% stake in its ambitious storage and blending facility at Malaysia's PTP.
  • Rotterdam firm amid tightness, congestion
  • Singapore: Fall in stocks of residual fuel and distillates
  • Saudi Aramco: Lack of refineries to blame for high oil prices
    Saudi Aramco blames high crude oil prices a lack of refining capacity, and reveals plans to build new refineries.
  • Hurricanes foil more than 70% of oil output in US Gulf of Mexico
    Hurricane Rita and the aftermath of Katrina have shut down more than 70% of US oil production in the Gulf of Mexico.

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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
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
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss 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
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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
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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
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.
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.
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