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December 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore container volume up 7pc in November to 2.6 million TEU
  • Port of Virginia's box throughput surges 16pc in November to 236,155 TEU
  • Japan takes symbolic step to endorse TPP which Trump has vowed to leave
  • China accuses West of protectionism and double standards in its WTO bid
  • US firms fear China retribution after Trump's tough trade talk
  • ICTSI completes Australia's most advanced terminal ahead of time
  • Driver Q3 turnover at truckload carriers hits 5-year low
  • Another 278kg of cocaine uncovered on board Maersk ship at Mexican port
  • More air cargo security will only slow down freight flow, says IATA
  • Qantas launches first non-stop Perth-London direct flight with Dreamliner
  • IAG Cargo starts Paris-New York cargo route
  • AeroUnion is fourth carrier to start Miami-Mexico service
  • Lufthansa Cargo to expand, upgrade its cool centre at Frankfurt hub in 2017

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine looking to increase global market share
  • Maersk Line & Safmarine go digital, launch own apps
  • New vessel to give further impetus to LNG shipping in India
  • Requisite container shipping capacity seen to be in place for coming few years
  • Rickmers Group wins new customer Samudera Indonesia & shipmanagement of further vessels
  • Shipper bodies express concern about container shipping alliances
  • Facilitation for ICD-bound rail cargo at JN Port
  • Hambantota port stir results in damage to facility, skipped calls
  • Demonetisation, the second phase of economic reforms & the prospects of export growth of India
  • Tariff notification in respect of fixation of tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nut, gold & silver

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mozambique - Tanzania link enhanced
  • Freight railway branching out in Czechia
  • Polar Code takes effect in new year
  • Maplink with international ambitions
  • Business excellence award for Express Global
  • 20 new locomotives to haul phosphates in Africa
  • Transforming logistics centre into production site
  • Pemco's first converted B737-400 goes to Vallair
  • AFS honoured in Johannesburg
  • More Stena Line services to Latvia
  • Growing with fuel transport by rail
  • A candid word about flag states
  • Russian Post changes Siberian freighter operator
  • Hérelier follows Malka, and de Walle Zeniti

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • European Parliament gives historic green light to port regulation
  • Executive Insight: Q&A with shipping critic Paul Slater
  • P&I clients to get reinsurance discounts for safer fleets
  • Chevron terminates Rosebank FPSO order
  • Cost savings spur Courage Marine switch to secondary SGX listing
  • Hanjin Shipping faces delisting as share price tumbles
  • Perisai Petroleum still keen to sell share in SJR Marine
  • Korean shipowners, trade group ink collaboration pledge
  • Malacca Strait hottest region for port development
  • US-listed shipowners claw back to circa-2015 offering levels

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Not such a merry Christmas for Argos if drivers' strike goes ahead
  • Cross-selling and co-operation the key to Maersk's 'new direction'
  • Just what we wanted? A way to avoid 'the commodity trap'
  • The shipping industry and tomorrow's technology faces a serious threat from cyber crime
  • DHL delivers pre-Xmas job losses as it reviews Freight UK operation
  • India, Afghanistan plan air cargo link over Pakistan
  • DSV fills the ranks of chief commercial officer
  • Despite CEIV, ocean freight looks after pharma products better than air
  • Air Charter Service appoints Dan Morgan-Evans global cargo director

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Siem cancels dual-fuel PSV on order at Polish shipyard
  • Vroon extends use of KVH mini-VSAT broadband
  • Cross-channel ferry crew members fail urine test
  • New K-Fleet app helps meet EU CO2 reporting requirement
  • Maersk Supply sheds two more
  • Stena renews MacGregor planned maintenance contract
  • Hull Vane saves energy, reduces wake

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Skou says customer safeguards built into 2M-HMM deal
    Maersk chief executive sends a reassuring message to shippers worried about risks of their cargo moving on the South Korean line's ships
  • Listings, mergers and JVs all on the table for Maersk's energy division
    Maersk aims to have separation plan in place by end-2018 as it transforms into a pure play transport and logistics business
  • EU Parliament ratifies port services regulation
    Plenary accepts amendments to the text adopted in March
  • MR earnings recover in Asia and on fronthaul Atlantic trades
    IEA details the growth in China's aromatics trade that has helped support MR demand
  • Two tier Asia-Europe market emerging as shippers switch to stronger carriers
    Maersk reporting record utilisation levels at start of annual contract negotiations
  • Georgiou and Manchester out as RBS axes entire shipping operation
    StanChart also scraps London team
  • HMM gets rough deal after 2M snub
    Analysts respond to alliance failure with no-holds-barred assessment
  • Weak iron ore volumes make capesize cheaper than smaller bulkers
    Capes have fallen sharply to below $10,000 per day from 2016 peak in mid-November
  • NYK targets American LNG
    Newbuilding vessel is being assigned to haul liquefied natural gas from Cove Point in the US over 20 years
  • Tokyo Marine Asia merges with tanker subsidiary
    Merged entity will be called MOL Chemical Tankers
  • We are maritime: Christina Anderson
    An associate with West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg), Christina is based in Hong Kong
  • Rising to the challenge
    Seafarers too are feeling the pinch of box shipping's financial plight and have had to up their game to ensure the container fleet runs to its optimum
  • About half of Singapore's bunker barges yet to be fitted with mass flow meters
    Move to measure fuel deliveries becomes compulsory from January 1
  • Suezmax rates jump on West Africa and Middle East demand
    Analysts say Opec production cuts from January will benefit West African flows
  • China newbuilds data reveals 14% fall in first 11 months of 2016
    Vessels for export comprised 92.1% of completed newbuildings in the period
  • ICS concerned over Myanmar's changes in cargo release rules
    Amendments not in line with international shipping practices and could cause major market distortions, says Chamber
  • Scorpio Bulkers charters out kamsarmax
    Vessel to be employed for a duration of five to seven months
  • Singapore container throughput up 7% in November
    City state on track to exceed 2015 full-year figures
  • Minsheng Leasing to base overseas shipping business in Singapore
    Chinese lessor looking to specialise operations
  • A merry Christmas for Eagle Bulk after successful fundraising
    $100m fundraiser from Eagle Bulk Shipping proves capital is available at the right price and for the right reason
  • US December box imports likely up 3.2% year on year
    Department stores bringing in final haul of merchandise to meet holiday season demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Battle for US trades is on after THE Alliance gets regulatory OK
  • Charleston exploring alliance with another Southeast port
  • November US import surge bodes well for retail sales, restocking
  • Hanjin creditors push for payment as liquidation looms
  • $1B investment aids Florida ports in grabbing Asia import share
  • Government reform gives major Indian ports pricing flexibility
  • Restructuring OK gives hope to ailing Santos port terminal
  • Corps proposes 50-foot channel for lower Mississippi
  • Same-day logistics provider USPack builds US network
  • Major Indian ports improve productivity, data shows
  • Malacca Strait port development heating up
  • APMT sells UK trucking unit to US railroad

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Drop in profit hits Economou's Ocean Rig
    New York-listed drilling unit owner misses earnings estimates as it reveals talks for drillship contract cancellation.
  • BBC launches New Zealand-Thailand run
    Breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist says the new monthly route is a response to increased demand.
  • Excelerate reaffirms 2018 startup for FSRU
    US regasification vessel owner says it is on track to for Moheshkhali Floating LNG off Bangladesh.
  • Offshore vessel shares lead marine stock dip
    GulfMark Offshore and Tidewater declining by more than 10%; Aegean Marine also plunging.
  • Brokers question H-Line VLCC hype
    Rumours linking Korean owner to Gener8 resales are off the mark, with TRF talk also in doubt.
  • Rosjo joins big guns at M&M Bank
    Norwegian investor to become a shareholder in Maritime & Merchant Bank which is expected to launch soon.
  • Ecovix yard lays off 3,200 workers
    Estaleiro Rio Grande hit by loss of contract for three FPSO hulls from Petrobras.
  • Aegean Marine goes for more in bond offer
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier pursuing cash pile of nearly $173m in sale to institutional investors.
  • Farstad lays up anchor-handler
    Far Scorpion has been stacked in Alesund, broker says.
  • NYK, Kepco team on LNGC ownership
    Japanese owner and power company agree to jointly control Kawasaki newbuilding for US trade.
  • Germany to get first LNG terminal
    Brunsbuttel of Stadt set to host Hamburg LNG facility.
  • Twin upgrades for Maersk as stock ticks up
    Danish owner sees shares climb for a second day, aided by fresh buy ratings from two top banks.
  • Panama Canal: tourist hotspot?
    Frommer names expanded waterway as one of the best places to visit in 2017.
  • Maersk Supply offloads two more ships
    Danish offshore vessel owner now halfway through divestment project with the sale of AHTS duo.
  • Siem Offshore ditches delayed PSV
    Kristian Siem company axes number three in its series of supply ship newbuildings at Remontowa.
  • Iran plots nuclear power for ships
    Government tells scientists to develop new propulsion system as a response to US sanctions.
  • Chevron cancels $1.85bn FPSO at Hyundai Heavy
    US oil major tears up contract for North Sea production unit ordered in 2013.
  • Ezra opposes Perisai's $43m put option
    Singaporean offshore owner is in discussions to resolve matters with Kuala Lumpur-based company.
  • Rickmers finds new customer in Samudera
    German group appointed technical manager of two supramaxes owned by Indonesian company.
  • Maersk wins 12-month PSV charter
    Sister oil outfit books Danish owner's veteran supply ship with options.
  • Hope dims for Flinter rebirth
    Administrator says banks unhappy with potential auction prices of Dutch owner's vessels.
  • Hindustan Shipyard in the black
    Indian shipbuilder hits production record in current financial year.
  • POSH/Makamin charter row escalates
    Saudi operator wants damages awarded against Singapore owner in charter dispute.
  • Korea Line to launch transpacific services
    South Korean shipowner wastes little after acquiring Hanjin assets to launch new routes.
  • Epic Gas completes Merkur Market move
    Shares in Singapore-based LPG vessel owner to start trading on new exchange from Thursday.
  • Coal demand growth to stall as appetite wanes
    IEA says reduced appetite in China and US and growth of renewables to be main drivers of decline.
  • Bangladeshi worker killed at scrap facility
    Latest incident takes death toll at Chittagong demo yards to 19 so far in 2016, says watchdog.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Maersk says price war may be winding down
    The price war in container shipping may be winding down, according to Maersk Line. Speaking to investors during A.P. Moller - Maersk's Cap...
  • Commentary: E-commerce in the global supply chain
    The growth of e-commerce over the past ten years has been nothing less than phenomenal. E-commerce is now dominating consumer sales here i...
  • EU, Cuba sign bilateral diplomatic agreement
    The European Union has signed a first-ever bilateral trade agreement with Cuba, according to a statement from the EU delegation to Cuba. T...
  • FedEx CEO: Trump should reform, not reject trade agreements
    FedEx Express Chairman and CEOFred Smith said President-elect Donald Trump should seek changes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Mexico eyes USWC gasoline cargoes again as differentials plunge
    Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed inventory up 48,000 barrels week on week to 29.24 million barrels for the week ended December 9
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks at highest since July
    Stocks have increased in two consecutive weeks for the first time since September.
  • First crude lifting scheduled from Libyan Es Sider since Dec 2014: sources
    According to Platts trade flow software cFlow, the last tanker previously to call at Es Sider was the Seadelta in early December 2014.
  • Oil futures weaken as US output increases, dollar strengthens
    Another headwind for oil prices -- US dollar strength -- was visible Wednesday afternoon after the Fed announced its second interest hike since 2006.
  • East-West arb flips NWE HSFO barge structure into backwardation
    The latest Platts assessment for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges over the front-month swap was 25 cents/mt Tuesday, up 75 cents/mt on the day.
  • Houston Ship Channel resumes two-way traffic: dispatcher
  • Ship maintenance costs could rise on greater distillate use: WSS
    Systematic treatment of fuel can mitigate these effects, Gupta said.
  • PRESS RELEASE: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Saudi Aramco expects more Asian term customers to see crude supply cuts in Feb: source
    "Saudi Arabia is committed to the [OPEC] cut -- we started [cutting] in January and the cut is global," the source said, noting that Asia was to see almost a third of the country's total OPEC related cuts.
  • FUTURES 2: Oil falls as supply surplus expected despite OPEC deal
  • FUTURES: Crude slips after surprise US crude stock build

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In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
Marseille
Net profit tripled. The fleet transported a record number of containers.
Ports of Naples and Salerno saw container throughput growth in the second quarter.
Naples
283,000 TEUs were handled (+7.8%). Total freight increased by 4.7%. Ro-ro traffic slowed and cruise traffic declined.
Evergreen and WHL post strong quarterly earnings growth
Taipei
The two Taiwanese companies have ordered 83,300 and 110,050 new containers respectively.
Terminal Operators Face Off: HHLA Slows in Third Quarter, ICTSI Accelerates
Hamburg/Manila
The German company saw an 8.5% drop in container traffic. ICTSI reported an 8.1% increase (-1.8% on a like-for-like basis).
Port of Hamburg: Container throughput stable in third quarter
Hamburg
Bulk cargo decline. In the first nine months of 2026, traffic amounted to 84.5 million tons (-2.6%).
Fincantieri's orders totaled €3.57 billion in the third quarter, up 180%.
Trieste
Revenues down 6% to €2.02 billion, but EBITDA rises 7% to €161 million.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hamburg
Average freight rate rises by 27.9% and supports the results of the German company, which further improves its annual estimates
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
Seoul
During the period the fleet transported 1.1 million containers (+8.4%)
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Boluda Towage acquires Ecuadorian towing company Cititug.
Valencia
The transaction includes the transfer of ownership of five tugboats
Port of Los Angeles Sets Container Traffic Record for October
Los Angeles
In the first ten months of 2026, 9.11 million TEUs were handled (+5.1%)
In 2027, the port of Ravenna expects 365,000 cruise passengers.
Ravenna
To date, 115 cruise ship calls are scheduled
Giosuè Vezzuto appointed CEO of RINA Services
Genoa
Finnlines' quarterly financial results show strong growth.
Helsinki
Revenues increased by 26.2% in the July-September period. Profit increased by 81.6%.
The Port of Tarragona has won the ESPO Award 2026.
Brussels
The area surrounding the Port Authority headquarters has become a sustainable, resilient and intergenerational space
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +18.5%
Zagreb
Regular service passengers remained stable, while cruise passengers increased by 6.2%.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, a meeting with Raffaele Fitto on the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
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