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October 5, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • TT Club insurer doubts 95pc VGM compliance of UN's box weigh-in rule
  • BIMCO calls for end to boxship orders to keep industry viable
  • Zim posts net loss of US$74 million as revenue falls 19.8pc to $611.8 million
  • No longer standalones, APMT, Damco to join transport division to synergise
  • Houthis knock out UAE ship putting into Aden to supply Saudi-led coalition
  • Hamburg's 'Port Evening' in St Petersburg strengthens sea freight ties
  • Maersk orders 14,800 reefer boxes as imports of perishables grows in Asia
  • Major hurdle cleared before dredging Charleston harbour begins
  • Two years to go before trade picks up in Asia, summit told
  • Kalmar delivers 2 automatic stacking cranes to DP World in Brisbane
  • World ports to add 214 million TEU of new capacity, says German study
  • British Transport Secretary says London Airport decision 'very soon'
  • Correction: Changi cargo up 5.2pc to 1.27 million tonnes from Jan-Aug
  • Stifel Logistics Confidence Index posts 12 months of negative readings
  • IAG Cargo offers new temperature sensitive container transport
  • Frankfurt aviation sector condemns provincial government's noise ceiling

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • Call for more training to make vessel casualties manageable
  • ZIM's volumes up in Q2 2016
  • DP World explores opportunities to develop logistics capabilities in Africa
  • FEDSAI apprises PMO of the situation at Kolkata Port
  • French port of Marseille Fos highlighted as a strategic alternative gateway in Mediterranean
  • Iranian delegation apprised of the performance & developmental plans of JN Port
  • P. Raveendran assumes charge as Chairman of Chennai Port Trust
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port sets multiple handling records
  • RBI goes in for rate cut

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Jeans by rail
  • TIR can radically reduce trade costs in Africa
  • Refinancing successful
  • Troublesome times for Polish rail carrier
  • MOL's eco ship for Waterfront Shipping
  • Sales force for Mexico
  • FAA says "end lithium ion battery transport - or else"
  • Landed: Magellan Singapore warehousing contract
  • Refurbishment of Moldova's railways gathering speed
  • Port of Longview appealing to investors
  • Top drawer change at Damco
  • Invitation to Hangar 51
  • Russia and China to launch a mail train
  • New contract with Asda
  • WTO's gloomy outlook on world trade

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • US warns vessel operators ahead of Hurricane Matthew
  • Cooling reefer market calls for innovation
  • New InterManager president outlines ambitions
  • Seoul courts looking to sell STX O&S and STX France as a package
  • HMM no longer selling tanker business
  • Dutch and Asian ports collaborate in LNG bunkering
  • DP World eyes more Africa investments
  • Swissco Holdings may be next O&G player to restructure bonds
  • Jebsen elected Intermanager president
  • Perisai Petroleum offers alternative plan to bondholders
  • THE Alliance may launch without Hanjin Shipping

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • 10,000 empty Hanjin containers stuck at Felixstowe as congestion returns
  • IAG invites 'disruptive' start-ups into Hangar 51 to develop hi-tech products
  • Desperate Hanjin creditors in court plea to be told where their assets are held
  • How easy is it for criminals to find the weakest link in your digital supply chain?
  • Maersk unlikely to buy Korean vessels - but will wait for another distressed line
  • David Mawer in top spot as JF Hillebrand revamps European operations
  • 200lbs of cocaine - an aristocrat sugar trader's nightmare

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • Eyeing IMO deadline, tanker owner fits Evoqua BWMS
  • Jurong and North Atlantic Drilling extend West Rigel delay
  • NASSCO awarded $106 million Navy contract mod
  • Remembering El Faro: One year on
  • Concordia in IMOIIMAX sale and leaseback deal
  • Ingalls gets $120 million more for LHA 8 long lead material
  • New President takes helm at Intermanager
  • VIDEO: Eastern launches barge unit of ATB dredge

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • Controversy over Baltic Exchange sale rumbles on
    Move described as 'the thin end of a very large wedge that threatens London's status as a maritime sector'
  • Seaco weighs Hanjin ship arrests as it steps up debt recovery action
    Container leasing giant says it may take until the end of the year before most equipment is retrieved
  • Capital Maritime snaps up ER Boston cape
    Third recent cape sale from Err Schiffahrt fleet goes to Marinakis' private stable
  • Japanese financier buys MR tanker from Concordia
    Swedish carrier will lease back the ship for eight years
  • OPDR switches vessels to Hamburg's Süd-West-Terminal
    Company relocates in search of a dedicated shortsea terminal as Buss Hansa Terminal closes down
  • Costamare trims dividend as it gears up for difficult container market
    Owner of 72 containerships takes 'necessary steps', including $760m of debt deals
  • BW's new Danish finance chief faces challenges
    Helping pull together the diverse strands of a company mainly located in Singapore and Norway, with Danish leadership, will not be easy
  • Swissco Holdings mulls $73m note refinancing plan
    Offshore marine company to discuss plan with noteholders less than a week before next interest payment date
  • IBK offers refund guarantee to Samsung Heavy Industries
    Offer helps shipbuilder to seal the latest newbuilding contract
  • Ports America establishes joint stevedoring venture with Cooper/T. Smith
    Consolidation of operations and assets aims to more efficiently serve two companies' collective customers
  • Cosco Shipping clinches transportation and logistics deal in Kazakhstan
    Company will subcontract part of the work to its South Korean business partners
  • Bunkering: In the throes of change
    Singapore's bunkering industry is to explore the use of cleaner fuels at Sibcon 2016
  • Qatargas and Pakistan ink deal for long-term LNG supply deal
    Twenty-year supply agreement comes after 15-year contract signed in February
  • Genco secures extra time to settle loans
    Covenant waivers extended to October 7
  • VLCC spot earnings almost double in a week
    Slowdown is likely in coming days, followed by further rate increases as winter arrives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • Liners, Southeast US ports gird for Hurricane Matthew
  • Zim bleeds red on weak pricing but restructures debt
  • Montreal port truckers can tap app for terminal wait times
  • US judge urged to pressure Hanjin to detail stranded cargo, equipment
  • Future seen for US automated trucks - and truck drivers
  • Japanese air cargo set to buck downward trend
  • Japanese exports expected to rise for first time in two years
  • Bahri targets Mexico, US Gulf for growth
  • Blockchain tech could save shippers money, stress
  • Better productivity but no growth for Jawaharlal Nehru
  • DP World looks to expand African footprint

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • Hurricane Matthew shuts marine terminals
    Largest Atlantic basin storm in years forces closure of bunkering, oil storage sites.
  • TOTE adjusting for Hurricane Matthew
    US owner continues operations as Hurricane Mathew approaches Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba.
  • Maritime terminals close on Matthew's approach
    Largest Atlantic basin storm in years forces closure of bunkering, oil storage sites.
  • Seadrill jumps on talk of Fredriksen cash
    Shares jump 28.2% after reports that Norwegian shipping tycoon could inject $1.2bn.
  • Former Hanjin capesize put on selling block
    Financial owner of South Korean owner's oldest cape puts vessel on market.
  • Costamare shares punished after cut
    New York-listed stock plunges 19.6% in morning trading; Stifel downgrades.
  • Korea readies ship scrapping incentives
    Ministries in talks on encouraging older ships out of the fleet to improve emissions performance.
  • Fredriksen's NADL agrees further rig delay
    Oslo and New York-listed outfit extends standstill agreement with Sembcorp Marine for West Rigel.
  • CLdN charters ship to enhance service
    Short sea specialist adds third vessel from Finland's Bore to its Portugal-Netherlands route.
  • Star Bulk supramax grounds on Parana
    Greek owner's bulk carrier is currently obstructing navigation in the main channel.
  • Shipping lender Woori being sold off
    Privatisation by Korean government could allow bank to rival bigger compatriots KB Bank and KEB Hana.
  • InterManager elects Jebsen as president
    Jebsens CEO takes over from PTC's Gerardo Borromeo.
  • Costamare nets new loans; trims dividend
    Greek shipowner explains moves aim to strengthen the containership specialist in difficult market.
  • Korean banks' bad loans hit new high
    Major lenders have $18bn of non-performing finance due to shipping and yard crisis.
  • Eagle Bulk ends six year buying drought
    Gary Vogel-led owner starts to set growth capital to work with first purchase since 2010, brokers say.
  • North Sea PSVs approach record lows
    Dire offshore market takes another lurch southwards amid plentiful tonnage supply.
  • Neptune Lines breaks into Middle East
    Melina Travlos-led company is eyeing Far East expansion with new vehicle carrier service.
  • Concordia Maritime in sale-and-leaseback
    Japanese deal could be followed by further transactions as owner readies for weaker market.
  • TOTE Maritime sails despite hurricane
    US owner continues operations as normal as Hurricane Mathew approaches Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba.
  • HMM rules out tanker fleet sale
    Restructured Korean owner says it is not currently looking to exit wet sector following review.
  • Hanjin Shipping seeks capesize sale
    South Korean owner's oldest cape comes to market.
  • Korea considers another $3.4bn DSME bail-out
    Government wants Kexim and KDB to help restructuring shipbuilder through debt swap and capital reduction.
  • Swissco seeks notes refinancing
    Singapore-listed company appoints Ernst & Young to assist with debt restructuring.
  • Chairman: Hanjin could have been saved
    Cho Yang-ho also says sorry for disruptions caused by bankruptcy filing.
  • Samsung wins LNGC refund guarantee
    Korean yard secures finance for $380m order thought to be from GasLog.
  • Deutsche Bank slashes Ardmore Shipping estimates
    Analyst says he is "recalibrating expectations" for the tanker owner's third quarter results.
  • BW Group recruits Norden man for chief financial officer role
    Singapore shipowner ends four month hunt for replacement following Gleeson departure in June.
  • US Coast Guard medevacs man from bulker off Texas
    Crewman aboard NYK Bulk & Projects vessel admitted to hospital over heart problems.
  • Mixed day in the office for Transocean
    Driller secures work for rig laid up for over a year, but news is tempered by another cancellation.
  • Floatel ties up new accommodation unit to Chevron
    Newbuilding set to be deployed on the Wheatstone field in Western Australia later this month.
  • Qatargas to use Q-Flex ships in Pakistan deal
    World's largest LNG producer inks 20-year term; volumes could grow.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • World ACD: Global airfreight market grows for third straight month
    Global airfreight volumes grew for the third straight month in August 2016, rising 2.3 percent from the previous year, according to the lat...
  • Maersk taps BigOceanData for vessel tracking
    Maersk Line has signed a two-year contract with BigOceanData for vessel tracking services, the London-based technology provider said in a s...
  • Oslo Børs launches tradable shipping index
    Oslo Børs, the Norwegian stock exchange, has launched a tradable shipping industry index, the exchange said in a statement. The tradable S...
  • IAG launches aviation startup accelerator program
    International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of IAG Cargo, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Avios, has launched a...
  • Cargolux receives 14th 747-8F ahead of schedule
    Cargolux Airlines has taken delivery of its 14th Boeing 747-8 freighter aircraft ahead of schedule, the company said in a statement. The L...
  • Executive Moves: Eagle Bulk Shipping, Transervice Logistics and InterManager
    Eagle Bulk Shipping, an owner and operator of dry bulk vessels,has named Frank De Costanzo chief financial officer, succeeding Adir Katzav ...
  • Southeastern U.S. ports brace for Hurricane Matthew
    The Southeastern U.S. is bracing for Hurricane Matthew and its potential impacts at shipping ports as the Category 4 Hurricane inches close...
  • FRA directs owners to inspect, repair potentially defective tank cars
    The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration is directing owners of certain Department of Transportation specification 111 (DOT-111) general pu...
  • Soybean processor expands at Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon
    Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB) will expand its operations at the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, investing more than $31 million to i...
  • EPES acquires Atlantic Logistics
    EPES Logistics, a third-party logistics and freight management firm based out of Greensboro, N.C., said it has acquired Atlantic Logistics,...
  • Aaron Hendry, Florida maritime industry businessman, dies
    Aaron W. Hendry, a longtime Florida maritime industry businessman, died Monday at the age of 80. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer....
  • U.S. turns up heat on WTO compliance decisions
    The United States said it wants rapid enforcement of recent World Trade Organization (WTO) decisions involving European subsidies for Airbu...
  • CenterPoint buys warehouse near L.A., Long Beach ports
    CenterPoint Properties said it has acquired a 116,550-square-foot industrial facilityin Santa Fe Springs, Calif., near the ports of Los Ang...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2016
  • Norway's Mongstad due back from works shortly
    It was set to carry out partial works this autumn on half of the refinery, a source close to the company said previously.
  • NWE HSFO barge structure at five-week low amid weak demand, higher crude
    The softening structure came after the barges reached a high of $4.50/mt mid-September versus the front-month swap on stronger fuel oil cracks.
  • St Petersburg bunker prices firm amid strong demand
    The key bunker grade of 380 CST fuel oil added $2/mt on Monday over Friday's level to be assessed by S&P Global Platts at $182.50/mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Gibraltar's Peninsula targets 18% bunker sales growth
    Global head of analysis Will Bathurst says Peninsula will consider expanding physical supply operations
  • Durban bunkers hit four-month low versus Singapore as Engen restarts
    The lower Durban price is down to higher-than-expected supply and lower- than-anticipated demand in the region, sources said.
  • Gulf Petrochem expands into Antwerp with bunker fuel supply operations
    The expansion into Antwerp comes shortly after its launch into Rotterdam, another key Northwest European market, earlier this year.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on rising Iranian exports, stronger dollar
  • Jakob Bergholdt appointed BW Group's CFO
    The former CFO Nicholas Gleeson resigned on June 3.
  • BP Singapore's fuel oil book leader quits
    Ng had been with the company for more than 20 years.

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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
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
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
SAILING LIST
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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
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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