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May 15, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Industry demand exceeds supply: Ultrapetrol CEO
    As oil nudges US$127 a barrel and creates huge potential for deep-sea drilling, overloaded shipyards cannot keep pace with demand for ships that service platforms, the top executive at Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Ltd said on Tuesday.
  • S'pore firms sweep Seatrade Asia Awards
    SINGAPORE-BASED maritime companies and organisations swept 10 of 19 inaugural Seatrade Asia Awards on Tuesday night.
  • Global Marine to raise 282.8b won for bulk carriers
    Global Marine Finance Co, set up by shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co and South Korean banks, received government approval to raise 282.8 billion won (S$372.9 million) this month to build six bulk carriers.
  • Russian shipbuilding needs boost: Putin
  • Mitsui to beat profit forecast on higher rates

Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison, Cosco bid to operate Greek Port of Piraeus
  • WSC finds US Customs demand for '10+2' stowage plan hard to swallow
  • Shanghai to build 10 expressways linking Yangtze valley cities
  • Singapore's Sagawa signs international agency deal with AFL Dachser in India
  • Limited box space in US prompts call to book ahead
  • American airfreight plunges in March, reports Air Transport Association
  • Xiamen airport seeks tie up with Taiwanese carriers
  • Biggest Mideast carrier deploys Lufthansa maintenance IT system

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • Ewald Kaiser to be CEO of M&M Group
  • APL to enhance Vietnam service
  • BAWC begins summer schedule
  • SNCF seeks to buy foreign cargo railways
  • Holland awaits 600 new barges
  • Hipage Company acquires W.M. Stone & Company
  • USA: ATA calls for 65-mph speed limit

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • TT Club concern at misdeclared box weights
  • NOL revenue, EBIT soars
  • Sales boost Havila's Q1
  • Q1 "kick start" for Ocean HeavyLift
  • Freight rates boost Eitzen Chemical
  • Weak VLGC market hits BW Gas

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • BC Ferries' latest visits London
  • DryShips makes offer for rest of Ocean Rig
  • MOL on ore carrier newbuilding spree
  • ASA and OMSA forge a link
  • GAO eyes Navy voyage repair options in Guam region

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • Port of Everett opens new Mount Baker Terminal
  • Mitsui to build 53 new iron ore carriers
  • Scholarship renamed to honor past CII President, Richard Simpson
  • Port of Seattle CEO inks rail corridor agreement
  • APL expanding service calling Vietnam/Taiwan/Singapore

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • Tanker owners rake in record profits
    OWNERS trading in the spot market are forecast to reap their highest-ever earnings in 2008.
  • Hanjin steps into tanker trades with VLCC orders
  • Dry bulk market in 'riot mode'
    FREIGHT rates climb to record highs as demand for all major bulk commodities hit frenzy.
  • UK to beef up transport security laws
    CARRYING WMDs on ships will become specific offence while Navy is to get new powers to tackle piracy.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • US Shipping shares nose-dive
    SHARES of Jones Act operator US Shipping Partners (USS) have plummeted over 40% in the wake of new revelations of financial weakness
  • Wingsails 'could save 5%'
    AEROFOIL 'wingsails' could save more than 5% of fuel, according to results announced today following an initial investigation on behalf of an Anglo/Norwegian consortium
  • Russia/Korea yard deal is for gas
    THE memorandum of understanding between the Daewoo in South Korea and the Russian state shipyard holding United Industrial Corp (OPK) (See Fairplay 24, 9 May) is intended to provide the latest gas-carrier technology for Severnaya Verf (Northern Shipyard)
  • High bunkers put Eitzen in the red
    A SHARP rise in bunker costs combined with an unrealised foreign exchange loss offset the positive effect of higher freight rates and better fleet utilisation at Eitzen Chemical, the listed Norwegian chemical carrier operator.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • Legislation could put a hold on changes to Customs "first sale" import valuation
    Legislation would require Customs and Border Protection to consult with trade and congressional panels before it re-interprets import valuation method.
  • TSA expects 1 million TWIC sign-ups in fiscal '08
  • "Modest" growth for Southern California ports: Study
  • NOL profit up 183 percent
  • Hanjin falls to Q1 loss
  • Hsu joins Seaspan board
  • EU to lift U.S. poultry ban
  • WTO says China more restrictive on its exports
  • New Ports America COO
  • March freight index off
  • U.S. hits DHL earnings

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • US box shortage threatens workforce cut backs
  • Greek port tenders coming to the boil
  • ICTSI records profit in Q1 2008
  • RAM takes control of over one million TEU
  • ELAA asks for significant changes to Consortia regulations

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • Paragon triples up
    US-listed bulker owner posts a 171% profit increase as revenue grows threefold.
  • More on FreeSeas' shelf
    Ion bulker owner files an amended shelf registration to gradually issue up to $100m more in shares.
  • CCNI cuts Costa Rica
    Chilean boxship operator eliminates direct port calls in Puerto Limon over increasing draft restrictions at the port.
  • US Shipping plunging
    US-flag owner's stock posts big declines for a second day after the company says it could breach covenants.
  • Diana flexes profits
    US-listed bulker owner pumps up earnings by 148% in the 'strongest quarter ever'.
  • Teekay Tankers divvies more
    New York-listed Teekay Corp offshoot hikes its dividend from $0.115 per share to $0.70.
  • Double Hull profits edge up
    US-listed posts a 5.8% gain in first-quarter profits as VLCC rates took a big boost.
  • Snohvit shuts down
    StatoilHydro starts the shutdown of its Barents Sea LNG export facility.
  • Farstad falls short
    Weak North Sea spot market and no sales gains stunt first quarter profits at Norwegian offshore owner.
  • Havila helped by vessel sales
    Double sale-and-leaseback move boosts first quarter returns at Oslo-listed offshore owner.
  • DVB stays optimistic
    German shipping lender upbeat for 2008 after good first quarter for transport business.
  • Sincere on the slide
    Weaker start for Taiwanese bulker and tanker owner in first three months as profit and revenue fall.
  • Mercator toasts dry success
    Indian owner's bulkers boost first quarter profit, while daily tanker rates fall away.
  • Deep Sea slips
    Seasonally slow North Sea spot market hits owner's bottom line, but earnings from other regions are on the up.
  • NOL notches more
    Singapore container line grows profits, revenues and volumes in first quarter.
  • Colorado to start building
    Philippines shiprepairer eyes small cargoship market through new PHP 1bn shipyard in Cebu.
  • Economou firms up Ocean Rig bid
    DryShips unit offers NOK 45.00 per share for complete control of Oslo-listed offshore player.
  • Spot the difference at Globus
    Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime posts much improved first-quarter profit as spot market soars.
  • Uljanik turns it around
    Croatian shipbuilder puts last year's loss behind it in first quarter as revenue jumps.
  • IHI back in black
    Land sell-off helps struggling Japanese yard group to annual profit.
  • Eitzen Chem slumps to loss
    Unrealised currency loss and soaring expenses erode higher revenues in first quarter at Norwegian owner.
  • Kyoei banks bigger bundle
    Japanese tanker and bulker owner posts big annual profit jump, but issues gloomy forecast for current year.
  • OHL on the rise
    Oslo-listed heavy-lift player sees profit jump in first quarter, with two new ships set to boost annual result.
  • Chemoil's profits collapse
    Major derivatives loss due to steep increase in oil price cuts first quarter profits at bunker player.
  • BW runs out of gas
    Oslo-listed shipowner posts heavy losses in first quarter as earnings from its LPG fleet plunge
  • Asimar hit by competition
    Thai shipyard group sees first quarter profits all but disappear on the back of tough repair market.
  • Euronav books big gain
    Belgian tanker owner takes $44.5m profit from sale of aframax pair to General Maritime.
  • RCL hit by low dollar
    Thai intra-Asian liner operator sees first profits drop nearly 18% due to weaker US currency.
  • Toei raises targets
    Japanese reefer owner has revised its sales, operating and profit forecasts for the full year upwards.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • NOL's 1st quarter profits soar
  • TT Club: MSC Napoli report a warning on cargo misdeclaration
  • Diana reports "strongest quarter ever"
  • COSCO takes options on four 4,250-TEU boxships
  • Coast Guard outlines new seafarer identification rules
  • Delta's Anderson embraces cargo
  • Deutsche Post's 1st quarter "on target" despite 18.4% net income drop
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo up 8.5% in April
  • Continental CFO to retire
  • UPS boosting alternative fuel fleet
  • SEKO expands Dubai operations
  • Cott Corp. enters iGPS plastic pallet pool
  • Gelsomino succeeds Wolney at Avalon Risk
  • Panalpina invests in SAP systems
  • ICTSI first quarter profits up 29%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • MOL to add 53 ore carriers to its fleet
    MOL (Mitsui O.S.K Lines) will take delivery of 53 ore carriers between now and to early 2014 to meet rising demand for iron ore transport due to a increased steel production. The deliveries consists of four 300,000 DWT vessels, two ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2008
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Oil slips after US inventory report
    Middle East producers having trouble selling heavy sour crude.
  • Rotterdam barge market very quiet
  • Twin honours for MPA at Seatrade Asia Awards
    Technology for recycling waste from port and marine activities wins environmental award.
  • O.W. Bunker strengthens Asian office
    Team grows with appointment of branch manager at O.W. Bunker Korea.
  • US exporters 'will have to pay more'
    Soaring bunker prices contribute to exporters' woes.
  • BW Gas reports lower operating profit
    Company posts weaker earnings as freight rates fall and bunker costs soar.
  • Hanjin Shipping posts first quarter loss
    The company plans to apply floating bunker charge to minimize losses.
  • Reefer operator posts pre-tax loss
    Green Reefers says high bunker prices could lead to higher scrapping rates.
  • Demand for 380cst in Hong Kong 'weakening'
    Reports say more ship operators are turning to mainland suppliers.
  • US carrier ups fuel surcharge
    Cites 'unprecedented levels' of bunker costs.
  • Chemoil profits drop almost 90% year-on-year
    CEO says January drop in bunker prices 'squeezed our margins'.

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PORTS
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
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
COMPANIES
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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%
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
TRANSPORTATION
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
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
TRANSPORTATION
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
SHIPYARDS
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
SHIPYARDS
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
COMPANIES
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
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
CRUISES
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%
PORTS
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.
TRUCKING
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
TRUCKING
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
CRUISES
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
SHIPYARDS
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
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
ASSOCIATIONS
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
SHIPPING
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
EDUCATION
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.
SHIPPING
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
EDUCATION
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AVIATION
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
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
ASSOCIATIONS
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
SHIPPING
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
INSTITUTIONS
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.
LOGISTICS
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%)
LAW
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
INDUSTRY
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
DEFENCE
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
PORTS
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
TRADE
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
PORTS
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
PORTS
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.
PORTS
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
SAILING LIST
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LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
INDUSTRY
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
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.
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
PORTS
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.
PORTS
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
LOGISTICS
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
PORTS
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
LAW
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
INDUSTRY
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%)
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
INDUSTRY
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
ACCIDENTS
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
COMPANIES
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
SHIPYARDS
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
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
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
MEETINGS
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
CONFITARMA
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
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
INDUSTRY
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
PORTS
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%.
LOGISTICS
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
PORTS
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
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
SHIPPING
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
EDUCATION
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
PORTS
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%
LOGISTICS
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
LOGISTICS
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
ACCIDENTS
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
SEAFARERS
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
SHIPYARDS
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
TRUCKING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
MEETINGS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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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