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February 7, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian aframax rates may end gains
    Asian aframax charter rates may decline, after rising the least in four days, as the Lunar New Year holidays will slow hiring of tankers.
  • DP World faces risks of slowing global growth
    DP World Ltd, the port operator that raised US$4.96 billion in November in the Middle East's biggest share sale, was rated 'equal-weight' at Morgan Stanley because of concern that slowing global growth may reduce profit.

Sched Netweb site
  • Snow and ice storms in north west China create havoc for Shenzhen logistics
  • Maersk to replace 200 Danes with cheaper international crew
  • CMA CGM to develop, operate Maltese box terminal for 65 years
  • Shenzhen's SCT January box throughput sets new high
  • Megastar Shipping launches Singapore-to-Batam, Indonesia service
  • One Malaysian operator said to be bidding for India's new Kerala container terminal
  • Croatia backs out of Japan deal for new box terminal at Rijeka
  • Dalian Airport cargo throughput up 12pc in 2007
  • Vietnam Airlines signs GSA with Globe Air Cargo for Europe
  • Philippine Airlines to start direct service to Chengdu and Chongqing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Transworld Logistics opens expanded state-of-art warehouse at Jafza
  • Mercator Lines draws up Rs 6,000-cr. diversification plan
  • Emirates Shipping Line joins NIX service
  • Kamal Nath calls for increased ties between SMEs of India & N. Ireland
  • 38 pc rise in spices exports during April-Dec. 2007
  • PSA acquires 49 pc stake in ABG Kolkata Container Terminal
  • GTI organises free medical camp & insurance programme
  • Bengal desperately seeking short-cuts to develop deepsea port
  • Sugar export subsidy may be scrapped
  • February 18 meeting to monitor 7 states' progress on export zones
  • From Pennsylvania on business: IMC meeting tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Inova Management appoints new managing director
  • Maersk launches new intra-Asia service
  • A new airline for Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Geodis boosts sales in 2007

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Somali pirates strike again
  • DP World's UAE volumes up sharply
  • MOL's safety blitz
  • New green code revision

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Seadrill ups stakes in Odfjell Invest and Scorpion
  • Bourbon extends strategic planning horizon
  • Washington State DOT fills key ferry job

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • President's budget includes $36 million for Columbia channel work
  • Port of Bellingham opens waterfront project information area
  • Port of Olympia schedules annual boating/chowder event
  • Hainan Airlines announces nonstop flights from Sea-Tac
  • Port of Tacoma magazine now available on Internet

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Maritime supremo to represent British shipping
    UNPRECEDENTED move aimed at presenting a united front for British shipping.
  • Policy shifts threaten stability of UK shipping
  • Future of shipping
    IPOs at risk from volatile markets LEADING investment bankers give cautious outlook for shipping offerings this year.
  • Sea Containers settles pension claims
    INSOLVENT Sea Containers reaches deal in principle with trustees of the two main pension schemes.
  • Maersk steers steady course for expansion
    MAERSK Line has barely been out of the headlines as top management embarked on a major shake-up to return the ailing giant to the black.
  • The value of shipping
    IT WAS heartening to hear Shipping Minister Jim Fitzpatrick refer directly to the contribution made by the shipping industry to the balance of payments

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Fresh rumours of Hapag-NOL tie-up
    TUI, parent group of German container line Hapag-Lloyd, is in talks with Singapore's Temasek Holding about a step-by-step merger of their shipping activities, according to a report in today's Financial Times Deutschland
  • PRS enters dawn raids row
    THE Polski Register (PRS) has lashed out at IACS and suggested that the creation of the common structural rules (CSR) trangressed an EU directive
  • Ireland to probe ferry exploitation
    IRELAND'S National Employment Rights Authority is to investigate claims that the crew of Irish Ferries' ferry Oscar Widle are only being paid '4 ($5.90) an hour
  • Security patrol rescues survivors
    A CANADIAN warship on security patrol last weekend rescued two Pakistani seafarers, the only survivors of an original crew of seven, adrift off the coast of Oman
  • Human smugglers to face Spanish law
    SPAIN has granted its courts jurisdiction over alleged crimes against foreign nationals on the high seas, allowing the prosecution of suspected migrant-smugglers
  • Canadian shipper files Napoli suit
    A YEAR on from the grounding of the containership MSC Napoli, a Saskatoon shipper is taking action to seek damages for the loss of cargo
  • Fuel probe alarms cruise investors
  • China facing met coal squeeze?
  • Svitzer Korsakov crew safe
  • Rough IPO waters ahead
  • Thome gets new MD
  • Lower profits expected for Prisco
  • Maasvlakte 2 funding reaches $3bn
  • Thailand to build big LNG terminal
  • Samsung's profits soar
  • Maersk big winner in MarAd budget

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • China growth seen slowing in 2008
    Global economic slowdown leads World Bank to cut growth forecast for Chinese economy to 9.6% percent, down from earlier forecast of 10.8%.
  • Peters: Freight transportation in the national interest
  • AAPA 'disappointed' with Bush security, dredging budget cuts
  • WTO drafts see no progress on Doha accord
  • Corps asks $4.74B budget
  • Vancouver pact back on
  • Ukraine moves closer to membership in WTO
  • Rotterdam completes financing for new container hub
  • Oberstar blasts Bush budget
  • Hamburg Süd ship joins Asia-Australia service
  • Ag groups oppose Congressional sugar proposal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • DP World handles 11 million TEU at its UAE terminals
  • Itajai Port president imprisoned
  • World Bank sees Chinese GDP slowing
  • Rotterdam secures Maasvlakte 2 funding
  • Singapore launches CTS

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Trico bags $50m in credit
    US offshore vessel owner signs up for a revolving credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland.
  • Todd profits jump
    US shipyard owner sees 17.4% boost in fiscal third-quarter earnings, even as contract volume slumps.
  • Eye for Eagle Bulk
    Asset manager Oppenheimer Funds reports a 6.4% stake in Eagle Bulk Shipping stock.
  • Spin-off spins dividend
    Teekay Tankers pays shareholders nearly $0.12 per share for its two weeks in 2007.
  • Dividend out of the gate
    Navios spin-off Navios Maritime Partners puts out its first divided, declaring $0.175 per share.
  • Barclays barges in
    Investment arm of UK bank takes a 5.2% stake in US tank-barge player Kirby Corp.
  • Another bash for Scandlines
    Baltic owner needs to repair second ferry in a week after Schleswig-Holstein hits buoy foundation.
  • Stowaway goes berserk
    A Turkish man is facing charges of criminal damage after threatening to set light to a boxship near the Port of Felixstowe.
  • HHI in bulker owning JV
    Seoul-listed shipbuilder teams up with Grand China Logistics to form dry-cargo venture.
  • Neste reflags aframax
    Finnish owner finds domestic flag more "competitive" as it moves jointly owned Stena Arctica from Sweden.
  • Seadrill ups Scorpion stake
    John Fredriksen- controlled Seadrill has spent NOK 15.83m to increase its holding in Norwegian drillship rival.
  • Union threat to Maersk
    Ratings say Danish giant is in breach of contract over job cuts among ex-pat seafarers in Far East.
  • Aussies laugh off Geraldton woes
    Western Australian minister delivers damning put-down to those threatening to abandon port over development delays.
  • Havila sells again
    Norwegian offshore owner lets 1995-built PSV go to unnamed buyer for $23m.
  • Japan wants flag re-birth
    Tax breaks on offer for owners moving ships back to domestic register under draft plans.
  • Ship blaze off Croatia
    Race on to save Turkey-flagged ro-ro on fire in Adriatic with all crew and passengers rescued by Greek vessel.
  • TUI talk drags NOL down
    Ongoing speculation about a tie-up between Hapag-Lloyd and NOL puts Asian boxship owner's shares into reverse.
  • Mercator digs deep
    Indian owner will spend $100m on three more dredgers from China this year.
  • Western's tax woe
    Scottish ferry owner battling to pay '1,000 in tonnage tax rather than £1.5m on profits.
  • WSF ferry swamped by wave
    Panic among passengers after US vessel goes nose-down into sea as water rushes into lower cabin.
  • Bourbon sets out strategy
    French group to plough big money into expanding bulker and offshore fleets up to 2012.
  • Minted Mitsubishi wants more
    Japanese shipbuilding and engineering group ups full-year profit projections after lucrative nine months.
  • Humpuss lines up double hit
    Indonesian tanker owner to break out the bonds and issue extra shares to raise $100m.
  • RCL lightens the load
    Regional Container Lines strengthens its balance sheet with sale and charter back of two boxships.
  • L&T wants slice of engine action
    Indian shipbuilding group reportedly the latest to consider move into ship power sector.
  • Profits jump at Jaya
    Shipbuilding and offshore activities lead the way at Singapore marine group as results jump 46%.
  • Essar eyes $1bn issue
    Indian owner seeks shareholder backing for massive share or bond sale as it prepares name change.
  • Koreans plan Haiphong service
    KMTC and STX Pan Ocean are set to start a new service between Pusan and Northern Vietnam.
  • More dough for FOE
    Fred Olsen Energy manages to boost annual net income as sales increase and costs fall.
  • Knutzen teams with Allocean
    Former Fred Cheng right hand man ties up with UK-based shipping-finance group in offshore venture

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Essar looking to sell $1 billion in equity
  • CTSA adjusts bunker, currency charges
  • BA World Cargo to add Hyderabad to Indian network
  • British Airways' cargo volume up 16% in January
  • Cargolux adding fourth weekly Hong Kong/Budapest flight
  • United's system cargo ton-miles up 3.6% in January
  • Taskforce: Budget cuts hurt Great Lakes shippers
  • Kansas City Southern profits soar
  • YRC Worldwide denies Yellow, Roadway merger plans
  • Ukraine accedes to WTO
  • Summit says court action allows it to continue normal operations
  • Dominicans shut down border market for Haitians
  • Former CBP officer convicted on drug charges
  • SEKO opens new office in Puerto Rico
  • AAPA: Not enough money for security, dredging
  • Study pegs cost of cleaning up port pollution at $1.5 billion per year
  • Port of Rotterdam secures another large loan for expansion
  • Some Indian ports having trouble meeting throughput targets
  • Reports: Greek port privatization stirs wide interest
  • Copenhagen Malm' Port sees strong cargo volume, profit gains in 2007
  • New report available on China ports
  • Popesco to head port equipment group

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Nynäs and Frederiet order bitument tanker pair
    Stockholm-based shipowner Frederiet has together with the oil company Nynäs ordered two 4,500-DWT bitumen carriers. The price tag is around USD 45 million. When delivered in April and July 2010 respectively, the vessels will enter long-term bare ...
  • Superspeed I delayed for another week
    Color Line's Superspeed I will be delayed for another week from Aker Yards in Finland due to technical problems and will now be delivered next Thursday in time to commence sailings from Kristiansand to Hirtshals on February 28th. Superspeed II ...
  • Stena Arctica reflagged
    The 117,000 DWT Aframax tanker Stena Arctica, which is jointly owned by Stena Bulk and Neste Shipping, changed from Swedish to Finnish flag on February 5. Neste Shipping also takes over the management of the vessel. The 250-metre long ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
  • Crude slips after huge US inventory gain
    Bearish sentiment as stockpiles rise and recession fears persist.
  • Mechanical failure caused Panama spill
    Decal says only a small amount of fuel oil was released into the sea.
  • Power failure disrupts MGO production
    Cape Town players say product is still available.
  • Rotterdam market soft at midday
  • New capacity comes on stream in Fujairah
    Vopak Horizon Fujairah's expansion comes at a time of 'unprecedented growth in global oil trade and shipping industry.'
  • ExxonMobil sells Yanbu cargo for February
    India's IOC has also sold a cargo for late-February loading.
  • Fresh cargoes to replenish HK market next week
    Supplies of 180 cst tight; some barging congestion ahead of Chinese New Year holidays.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
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
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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
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
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