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November 2, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Catch Hong Kong Shipping Gazette on Facebook - for news as it happens
  • Seaspan takes Hanjin hit, posts US$184 million quarterly net loss
  • Maersk enters 4-year deal with BigOceanData for vessel tracking service
  • Russia's top box terminal St Petersburg handles 417,600 TEU
  • Truck emissions down 98pc, ship emissions by 75pc at Port of Oakland
  • Two new quay cranes arrive at DP World Saint John's New Brunswick terminal
  • NYK ship rescues 9 fishermen off Indonesia after fishing boat sinks
  • UPS third quarter profit up 14pc to US$576 million as revenue rises 4.9pc
  • Online booking services must beware of patent infringement lawsuits
  • Idaho governor, agriculture officials leave for China trade mission
  • American 3PL consolidation continues with major US deal
  • NYK starts new weekly service moving cars to Vietnam's Hai Phong port
  • Canadian Coastal Shipping with Marine Software's maintenance system
  • Swissport to provide ground handling for Gulf Air in Saudi Arabia
  • Boeing still positive despite lowering air cargo growth rate forecast
  • Ghana needs a national airline to become an aviation hub: RwandAir
  • Airport Cities conference in Qingdao to focus on new aerotropolis

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • Ahlers organises seminar on challenges in doing business to Russia/CIS
  • Analysis shows container shipping market still unpredictable, but prices are climbing
  • CMA CGM to improve WAZZAN service from Morocco to West Africa
  • Essar Shipping's stake sold
  • IWAI receives cargo commitments for Haldia multimodal terminal
  • Metamorphosis of Maintenance & Cure
  • Cashew exports down
  • Jute & jute products might face import scrutiny
  • Capt. Mathews assumes charge as Harbour Master at KPT
  • JNPT interacts with MCCIA members to showcase advantages of Port & 'Ease of Doing Business' initiatives
  • Kandla Port registers new cargo handling record on Oct. 28
  • Krishnapatnam Port unveils centralised 'Port Command & Control Centre'
  • Liverpool & Panama ports ink MoU for major partnership
  • Railway Board assures support to JNPT in increasing rail share
  • Airports Authority of India launches independent cargo subsidiary
  • Rail freight facing challenges
  • GSTN signs MoU with DGFT for sharing of foreign exchange realisation data
  • India & US agree to enhance bilateral trade in food & agricultural products
  • India keen on successful RCEP negotiations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Trains arrive on time"
  • Brazil: award for truck safety programme
  • CMP relocating to Ydre Nordhavn
  • Sustainable transport to increase GDP
  • New weekly service from Seatrade
  • Moving 55 million t of coal by rail
  • NAC makes stopover in Miami
  • Role change for Klaus Hellmann
  • Deco Line picks O. Brunoni in Switzerland
  • VW investing in Slovakia
  • Rhenus opens first office in South Korea
  • Higher costs for shipping companies, says Moore Stephens
  • Go ahead for US railroad acquisition
  • Market debut - a disappointment
  • B777 from Boeing for Intrepid and PAL

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • Liner operators see "big step" achieved on ballast water at IMO
  • SEACOR poised to take over International Shipholding Corp
  • Seaspan's Wang upbeat despite fleet write-down
  • Odfjell orders four 54,600 m³ chemical carriers
  • Maersk can expect rising volume, falling revenue to cloud Q3 results
  • Freetown port sees role across west Africa
  • Singapore considers help for battered offshore oil and gas sector
  • Maritime attacks at an all-time low, says IMB
  • DSME chief urges union's understanding as Seoul finalises restructuring plan
  • Long Beach terminal may join Hanjin's Asia-US network sale
  • Daelim Corporation issues USD52.8 million in bonds
  • Singapore Exchange rebukes Swiber for 'misleading investors'

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • DSV passes Dkr1bn quarterly profit marker for first time as UTi blends in
  • Air cargo eyes 'strong year-end peak' after poor H1 casts doubt on carriers' future
  • Sinking value of panamax box ships propels Seaspan into a sea of red ink in Q3
  • Anger at IMO 'betrayal' as it delays enforcing CO2 emission cuts for seven years
  • PODCAST: Understanding the Black Holes in Container Terminals
  • Oil heading for $40 if OPEC fails, says Goldman
  • The death of hyperlocal delivery start-ups: what went wrong?
  • Massimo Roccasecca boards Oman's airports company as cargo development director

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • USCG issues RFI for polar icebreaker program
  • MOU for construction of unmanned offshore vessel
  • Ultra shallow draft small LNG carrier design unveiled
  • ICS: CO2 roadmap under fire from some NGOs
  • Navigator Gas in $220 million loan agreement
  • Survey predicts vessel operating costs will rise
  • Huntington Ingalls awarded $9.6 million for Finn PSA

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC ask Brussels for merger permission
    European Commission sets November 23 as provisional deadline for next steps
  • Gerry Wang talks of post-Hanjin strategy
    Containership lessor poised to grow through hard times - coping with adversity part of Seaspan's DNA, according to chief executive
  • Greek shipping mourns Alexandros Tourkolias
    Top banker and ship financier never recovered from 2015 stroke
  • Operating expenses undermine expanded revenues at Navig8 Product Tankers
    Tanker operator incurred a $5.83m loss in the third quarter from $17.8m profit last year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • Solid air cargo demand lifts carriers ahead of peak season
  • Japanese shipping merger to create new major liner
  • Falling used truck values slow truck capacity cuts
  • ILWU, PMA talk potential contract extension
  • US court ELD decision sounds warning bell for shippers
  • Slide show: JOC's top transport providers able to increase revenue
  • Attempt to freeze money owed to Hanjin rejected
  • Company unveils 'Breakbulk Box' hybrid container
  • Hapag-Lloyd offers UASC concession amid EU merger review
  • NY-NJ port takes aim at congestion, Midwest market via rail
  • Can Maersk buck industry's lower price per box trend?
  • Horizon Terminals opens Jacksonville ro-ro terminal
  • DSV earnings jump with solid UTi-driven ocean, air cargo growth
  • Wave of environmental regulation heading for California ports

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • KNOT Offshore buys tanker; profit soars
    New York-listed spinoff buys Raquel Knutsen from its parent as it reveals its best ever quarterly revenue.
  • DHT misses third-quarter estimates
    New York-listed owner takes charge on fleet value; refinances existing credit facility.
  • KNOT Offshore buys tanker; sees profit soar
    New York-listed spinoff buys Raquel Knutsen from its parent as it reveals its best ever quarterly revenue.
  • Odfjell signs for four stainless tankers
    Deal for $240m will build 'largest' stainless-coated tankers in world.
  • DOF sells laid up anchor handler
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner delivers 17-year-old Skandi Stord to new owner.
  • Baltic reports trans-Atlantic MR rate spike
    Benchmark route for medium-range tankers sees big gain on 'speculative' fixing.
  • Maersk to sell remaining Danske Bank stake
    Shipping giant continues to divestment programme aimed at slimming portfolio.
  • Danske Bank loan impairments rise
    But Danish lender says charges still at low level despite increase in third quarter.
  • Cyprus ship revenues decline in first half
    Fall of 3% reflects ongoing slump in shipping markets.
  • Navios reels in $17.9m in preferred shares
    New York-listed bulker owner and group parent extends offer to bring in more of the high-yield securities.
  • Navig8 Product turns red as market weakens
    Tanker player also hit by depreciation and interest payments as newbuildings were delivered.
  • Seacor Holdings in bid to buy bulk of ISH
    Charles Fabrikant-led shipping conglomerate reaches agreement to buy most of ISH out of Chapter 11.
  • Pipeline explosion boosts MR rates
    Tanker rates climb to $15,000 overnight following accident in Alabama, USA.
  • MR player TNG builds profit again
    Croatian owner benefits from full deployment of its tanker newbuildings in third quarter.
  • EMAS sees deep red in 2016
    Singapore-listed company reports negative result amid the continued offshore market slump.
  • Tanker explosion claims 10 lives
    Dozens more injured after unknown ship catches fire in Pakistan.
  • Supramaxes dent ESL Shipping's earnings
    But Finnish bulker owner calls result satisfactory after term deals keep it in the black.
  • Tanker explosion claims six lives
    Dozens more injured after unknown ship catches fire in Pakistan.
  • R&I puts K Line on watch despite merger
    Ratings agency worried by losses, with boxship tie-up with NYK and MOL still 18 months away.
  • DVB takes over five GOL anchor-handlers
    Bank gains possession of Indian fleet to settle outstanding dues.
  • Prosafe sells out $15m secondary offering
    Cypriot floatel company completes another part of its refinancing.
  • Nils Andersen to join BP board of directors
    UK oil major hopes to tap former AP Moller CEO's knowledge of energy and shipping.
  • Navigator Gas refinances with $220m loan deal
    Wilbur Ross-backed LPGC owner seals new funding with ABN AMRO, DVB and others.
  • DSME creditors set for debt-for-equity swap
    South Korean shipbuilder could be saved from having to de-list by massive injection of capital.
  • Statoil suspends work for North Sea rig
    Songa semi-submersible to take 25% charter rate cut while it awaits fresh drilling campaign.
  • Piracy threat remains despite clampdown
    Incidents are at their lowest level in twenty years, but watchdog warns against complacency.
  • Seaspan slumps to third quarter loss
    Sub-panamax vessel impairments take their toll at US-listed container leasing company.
  • Singapore may give more help to offshore
    Industry minister says government studying further support measures for embattled sector.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • BIS chief says U.S. export control reform must be ongoing
    In the final months of the Obama administration, officials at the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) said they rem...
  • DSV continues to grow revenues, earnings following UTi integration
    Danish global transport and logistics provider DSV A/S posted adjusted earnings of 692 million Danish krone (U.S. $102.7 million) in the th...
  • Panama Canal offers incentive for clean-burning vessels
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) on Monday launched an environmental incentive program for ship users who meet high efficiency standards. ...
  • Correo Argentino partners with DHL on international parcel, logistics offerings
    The national postal carrier of Argentina has tapped Deutsche Post DHL Group to provide expertise in logistics services, supply chain infras...
  • Dachser expands in Asia Pacific, India
    Global third-party logistics provider Dachser SE has opened a new branch office in Hanoi, Vietnam, as well as new facilities in Hong Kong a...
  • PIL opens logistics center in Egypt
    PIL Logistics Egypt Limited opened a 20,000-square-meter contract logistics center at the Al Tajamouat Industrial Park on Sunday, PIL said....
  • SingPost opens new logistics hub
    Singapore Post Limited (SingPost), the national mail carrier of Singapore, has opened its Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub (eComm Log Hub) ...
  • Korea commits $9.6b to aid ailing shipbuilders
    South Korea earlier this week committed to spend about 11 trillion won (U.S. $9.6 billion) by 2020 to aid its ailing shipbuilding industry,...
  • Euronav reports drop in profits, revenues
    Euronav NV, an international oil shipping services provider based out of Antwerp, reported net profits attributable to owners of the compan...
  • CaroTrans starts Atlanta-to-Gothenburg LCL service
    Non-vessel-operating common carrier CaroTrans has started a direct less-than-containerload (LCL) service from Atlanta to Gothenburg, Sweden...
  • Executive Moves: CLDA, ASPA, Port of Melbourne and The Nautical Institute
    The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) has appointed Shawn Swearingen executive director. He succeeds Bob Decaprio , who ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
  • Turkey's Tupras Q3 crude throughput down 0.9% on year at 13.437 mil mt
    Total throughput at its four refineries was 7.663 million mt, down 1.1% on the year, with overall capacity usage of 109.08%, down from 110.3%.
  • LSFO FOB NWE cargoes at five-week low versus swap on increased availability
    The cash versus month one contango structure dipped to $1.75/mt Monday from $5.50/mt at the end of last week, with traders assuming the market will be longer in November.
  • Colonial Pipeline outage may spur US, Europe ULSD flows: sources
    The 1.37 million b/d Line 1 carries gasoline from Pasadena, Texas, to Greensboro, North Carolina, where it meets the 1.16 million b/d distillates Line 2. The lines then merge to carry product to Linden, New Jersey.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • HSFO Med-North spread narrows as barges weaken, opening arbitrage potential
    Prompt availability of cargoes in the Mediterranean was scarce, according to sources, although it was expected to improve in the medium term.
  • Hong Kong 180 CST bunker fuel supply tight on cargo delays: sources
    New supplies due to arrive no earlier than November 10
  • INTERVIEW: UK's Quadrise sees new emulsion fuel demand on 2020 sulfur cap
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • REFINERY NEWS: Moscow starts assembly of new processing complex
  • UPDATE: Shell targets lower capex as BG boost lifts Q3 performance
  • BP Oil output falls 8% in Q3, expects to breakeven at $50-55/b next year
  • Shell targets capex of 'around' $25 bil in 2017, down from $29 bil in 2016
  • ANALYSIS: China's reviving oil demand - slow and steady
    Stockpiling activity of gasoil gains momentum, LPG demand boosted from petrochemicals and residential sectors
  • FUTURES: Crude trades below $50/b ahead of US stocks data
  • FUTURES : Crude pares losses after overnight tumble on OPEC discord
  • ANALYSIS: Higher refinery run rates may not boost gasoline, distillate stocks in coming weeks

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Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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