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October 17, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Samsung Heavy wins US$1.37b order
    Samsung Heavy Industries Co, the world's second-largest shipyard, won an order to build eight vessels worth US$1.37 billion, its biggest order this year, as demand increased from marine-cargo transporters.
  • Capesize rate dips as shipping futures fall
    Rates for hiring the largest carriers used to transport coal, iron ore and other dry goods fell from a record, tracking declines in shipping futures.
  • UPS chief Michael Eskew to retire
    United Parcel Service Inc (UPS), the world's largest package shipping company, said Michael Eskew will retire as chief executive officer and be replaced by chief financial officer Scott Davis.
  • Pirate attacks up 14% globally this year
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding shares at 3-month high
  • Background checks for US port workers

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL Japan, Nippon Express join in logistics venture
  • Hong Kong company to set up logistics park in Nantong
  • Lianyungang-Russia rail container service launched
  • Port of Rizhao throughput up 20.5 pc through September
  • Port of Fangchenggang box volume surges 65pc in first eight months
  • China has more than 10,000 shipping berths
  • GS1 speakers urge enterprises to meet rising supply chain demands
  • Geodis opens groupage office in Amiens north of Paris
  • IMO, Canada tell containerships to avoid killing whales
  • Juneyao Airlines launches Shanghai to Haikou, Shenyang services
  • China Eastern starts Shanghai-Busan flights via town near North Korea
  • Wuhan to build US$45 million airport logistics park
  • New IL-76TD-90VD freighter enters Volga-Dnepr service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI-Bharati deal shot-in-arm for indigenous shipbuilding industry
  • Sethu channel project: Coastal players see watered-down benefits
  • Garware Offshore to test shipbuilding waters
  • Pentagon Marine Services & Finaval consolidate strengths
  • Paris think-tank says ship capacity being kept under shroud
  • India, SA & Brazil plan to set up joint shipping company
  • Govt may cut onion export price soon
  • Scope for Indo-Australian JVs seen in energy and infrastructure-related technologies
  • Pharmaceutical exports can treble India-SA trade-Ficci paper
  • US Customs bond on shrimp imports illegal, rules WTO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lehnkering names head of road logistics and services division
  • MOL opens offices in India for bulk carrier business
  • Lufthansa continues growth
  • Etihad Airways to increase flights by 20%

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Decline in piracy "bottomed out"
  • "Steady progress" of Jacksonville port project
  • Rickmers' new Korean subsidiary
  • Tidewater results estimate lower that expectations

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Sharp increase in piracy attacks
  • Bharati and Apeejay in new Indian shipyard JV
  • Tidewater gives earnings guidance
  • Quintana Maritime eyes "strategic alternatives"

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • US shipmaster arrested in Spain
    Lawyers challenge the arrest yesterday of the US-citizen master of the Bahamas-flagged Odyssey Explorer.
  • A Spanish Odyssey hits dire straits
  • Quintana shares surge on sale speculation
    QUINTANA Maritime is exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.
  • Glencore and Transpetrol forge tanker link
    FIRMS agree to equally share their interests in six tanker newbuildings.
  • Finance tightens up but shipping carries on regardless
    THE cost of ship finance is going up, but loan margins are not rising because shipping has become a riskier proposition.
  • It can't go on for ever
    THE good times are rolling right now for the dry bulk market and there is hope the cycle will be of longer duration.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Quintana in sale rumour
    Speculation is rampant on Wall Street today as to whether Quintana Maritime may be up for sale
  • Mermaid hauls 'big wigs' in listing
    Mermaid has opened trading in Singapore's stock exchange and is now off to a blistering start
  • Competition hots up on tonnage tax
    THE ink is hardly dry on the new tonnage tax law for the Netherlands Antilles before the Dutch government in The Hague is looking at further relaxing its own laws
  • Treasure hunter arrested
    SPANISH security forces have intercepted the Ocean Explorer, a treasure-hunting ship owned by US-based Odyssey Marine Exploration and escorted the ship to Algeciras
  • Dreyfus derides deplorable Newhaven
    "DEPLORABLE" facilities at Newhaven are holding back the new ferry service from Dieppe, according ship operator Louis Dreyfus
  • MarAd joins California conflab
    FEDERAL, state and local officials joined on Friday to establish a "collaboration" to address daunting environmental and infrastructure challenges
  • Putin joins Caspian summit
  • Oceanaut makes $700M bulk buy
  • Advance cargo declarations retreat
  • Ex-KGB man to run Russian oil flows
  • Trade treaty hangs in balance
  • Samsung to build 16,000teu monster
  • Haiti trade to be raised from dead?
  • Star Cruises pulls out of India
  • RCCL fleet shuffle continues
  • OSG to train marine cadets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • TWIC sign-up begins at Wilmington, Del.
    Transportation Security Administration begins enrolling workers for biometric ID card at eastern port.
  • LA-Long Beach facing steep expansion costs
  • CN opens intermodal rail terminal in British Columbia
  • Traders warned to prepare for ACE system roll-out
  • Double throughput or suffer, U.S. ports told
  • Auto logistics mulls port efficiency upgrades
  • CCM names Prince president
  • EU wants to end short-sea customs checks
  • Port of Jacksonville to open MOL terminal in 2009
  • EVA adds Houston service
  • CMA CGM opens Senegal short-sea service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • CN opens British Columbia intermodal terminal
  • CSCL gears up for expansion as Q3 revenue surges by 30%
  • Melbourne readies for deepening
  • China ready to celebrate 100 million TEU
  • DP World ports are first to start controversial 100% container scanning

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Builders face tariff ax
    As Canada negotiates a free-trade agreement with South Korea, shipbuilders are bracing for the prospect that officials will lift the 25% tariff on foreign vessels.
  • Quintana for sale?
    US-listed bulker owner announces that it is seeking "strategic alternatives" in light of skyrocketing asset values, leading at least one analyst to wonder if the company is up for sale.
  • Spill has $6m price tag
    Estimate for Puerto Rican oil spill tied to General Maritime reaches more than $6m as crews finish cleanup efforts.
  • Thumbs up for dry-bulk
    Jefferies analyst issues a round of boosts to shipping company projections as dry-bulk sector charter rates strengthen.
  • Crew crisis bites
    Canada and Vietnam latest to suffer from dearth of seafarers leaving ships short-handed.
  • Bore builds fleet
    Finnish owner snaps up two multipurpose vessels from Dutch owner Kornet.
  • Hammer for Cefor
    Norwegian marine insurance organisation seeks to forge a stronger presence with Helle Hammer.
  • Piracy on the rise again
    Somalia and Nigeria still showing the largest increases but Malacca Strait continues to buck the trend.
  • Pittas pays out
    Euroseas third quarter dividend increases by 16% on previous period as dry bulk market keeps cash flowing.
  • Putin flies united flag
    Russian premier announces plans to exclude foreign-flagged vessels from the Caspian Sea.
  • Orey in at Bilbao
    Portuguese broker and agent taking 50% stake in Spanish port operating company.
  • Oca backs ratings fund
    Head of key Filipino union supports rich-world crew subsidy but admits it means less money for his members.
  • Tidewater lowers expectations
    US supply ship giant will dip below analysts' quarterly profit forecasts as ship sales fall.
  • Technip orders in Korea
    French offshore and subsea services group signs for a pipelay unit at STX Heavy Industries.
  • STX in buy-back bid
    South Korean owner wants to regain some of its holding following recent bank deal.
  • Siem sells oldie
    Oslo-listed offshore player sells ageing standby vessel for $10.5m.
  • CSG grows in Romania
    Chinese giant's Romanian agency joint venture benefiting from growing domestic imports.
  • CSCL marches on
    Hong Kong-listed line sees share price soar to boost its expansion plans ahead of a Shanghai listing.
  • Hong Kong detains duo
    SCI bulker and Technomar boxship failed September safety checks.
  • MNP teams with Rolls-Royce
    Russian shipyard group to target offshore vessel market with help of ship designer.
  • Samsung confirms Zim order
    South Korean yard reveals itself as builder of eight 12,600-teu units for Israeli outfit in $1.37bn deal.
  • More strong growth at PSA
    Singapore's dominant terminal operator saw another month of double-digit increases in volumes.
  • South Africa goes tripartite
    Government plots shipping line to link Mumbai, Cape Town and Sao Paulo.
  • Oceanaut confirms Restis deal
    Excel Maritime-backed blank-cheque outfit to buy nine bulkers as well as sell shares to Restis family.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • APL's average box revenue continues climb
  • OOCL parent orders four 8,600-TEU ships from Chinese yard
  • Lazard: No near term boost from tanker conversions
  • Oceanaut plans fleet purchase
  • Rickmers creates Korea subsidiary
  • TBS takes delivery of bulker
  • OOCL adding Rotterdam to Irish feeder
  • Zim box ships pass U.S. Coast Guard's Qualship 21 test
  • UPS announces major leadership change
  • Kitty Hawk files for Chapter 11 reorganization
  • Martinez joins Global Aero Logistics board
  • BA World Cargo makes India appointments
  • CN opens Prince George Distribution Center
  • Prince named president of chassis pool manager
  • Kazakh demand for export docs jeopardizes U.S. trade
  • U.S. Coast Guard chief seeks risk-based supply chain security
  • Child labor provision could ban more imports
  • Dubai firm plans logistics park in South Carolina
  • UTi completes Israeli deals
  • SoCal ports plan to forge ahead with truck plan
  • ICTSI names Ecuador, Brazil officers

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Svitzer swaps two tugs in Baltic operation
    Svitzer A/S is about to change tugs in their barge train running from the Baltic area to shipyards in Stralsund and Odense. The Svitzer Munin, flying Saint Vincent flag, will shortly be sold back to Sweden and re-flagged ...
  • Hearing on Bourbon Dolphin stability
    All through the Bourbon Dolphin hearings in 'lesund, Norway, the vessels stability has been questioned and a special hearing opens next week to find the answers to some important questions regarding stability. Both the builder of the vessel, Ulstein Verft ...
  • Owners tax payments
    More of Norwegian owners' tax bills could be converted into environmental measures. The Norwegian Ship owners' Association (NSA) would welcome this switch to dampen the detrimental effects of the NOK 14 billion back-tax bill. The total tax bill in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Fuel surcharges up yet again
    Bunker price surge in 'recent weeks' blamed for increase.
  • New executive team at SEAaT
    Work aimed at reducing emissions from ships to be driven forward with tanker and oil industry executives at the helm.
  • $90 crude oil 'easily within reach'
    WTI crude close to $88 per barrel on fears of Turkish incursion into Iraq.
  • Rotterdam: Many suppliers fully booked
  • Japan bonded bunker sales dip in August
    Both bunker fuel and MDO sales fall from previous year and month.
  • Red tape may jeopardize competitiveness
    New rules such as tariffs and licenses for bunkering could push up costs at South African ports.
  • Busan prices match Singapore
    Good availability in Korean ports; prices expected to firm further today.
  • Iranian hub undercuts Fujairah
    Cockett Marine says bunker sales are growing at Bandar Abbas.

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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
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
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
››› 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.
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