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November 22, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM settles loan to acquire NOL but posts Q3 loss of US$268m
  • Hamburg box volume slips 0.1pc, but China trade up 0.6pc in first 9 months
  • Copenhagen's EMRI wins steering gear contract for Maersk's 19,000-TEUers
  • UN's Ballast Water Convention provides fresh scope for bribery: lobby
  • China wants bigger say in setting global trade rules; but is it ready?
  • DP World CEO opens talks in Lagos on developing Nigerian logistics
  • ICTSI Iraq's newly inaugurated BGT wins Seatrade Middle East award
  • CEVA expands ties with Mercedes-Benz providing services in Spain
  • Warning to shipping with the staging of major yacht race in Hong Kong
  • TIACA appoints industry veteran Vladimir Zubkov as new Secretary General
  • AAPA says yields not improving despite volume increase
  • United, American Airline's cargo growth in October outflanks competitors
  • Lufthansa Cargo signs up again for innovation scheme from RocketSpace

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • Club organises marine insurance seminar specifically designed for Asian markets
  • CMA CGM's new REX3 service strengthens its offering between Asia & Red Sea
  • Global Marine Technology Trends 2030
  • Hapag-Lloyd achieves net profit in Q3
  • HMM denies reports about failure to join 2M Alliance
  • Iran, Poland mull forming joint shipping company
  • ITIC warns on price to be paid for misreading tariffs
  • Key waterways projects to be developed in next three years
  • Ministry of Shipping highlights MOUs inked with foreign countries for development of maritime sector
  • MOL names new, next-generation iron ore carrier
  • Shippers taking steps to face challenges of a changing global container shipping industry
  • Mumbai Port Trust organises brainstorming on redeveloping Sassoon Dock
  • Cross-border B2C online information & database access or retrieval services provided by service provider in foreign territory to entity in India to become taxable from Dec. 1
  • Global Connectedness Index released in Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Juice on the loose in the west
  • Road haulage remains vital
  • Visibility over last mile
  • A lot to fork out for quiet wagons
  • Canada's CMC finds new president
  • Liepaja and Lübeck ink long term pact
  • Signing partnership with luxury brand
  • Driven by intermodal and foreign transport services
  • Box volumes still growing in Spanish Ports
  • Trio of new routes from Etihad Cargo
  • Ibia's CEO to retire after three years of service
  • Distribution facility for medical devices
  • Two railroads join forces between Mexico and USA
  • India Coast Express service is on
  • Inconso expands near Barcelona
  • Antonov Airlines adds more weight

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • China to reap trade rewards of a Trump presidency, say shipping leaders
  • Pacific Radiance in arbitration with Chinese yards again
  • India's Enayam transhipment hub to start operations by 2020
  • Hyundai HI slashes 2016 order target
  • Hanjin Shipping CEO asks compatriot companies to take on staff
  • Conflicting statements throw HMM plans to join 2M Alliance into doubt
  • Sainty Marine to sell all its ships
  • Sovcomflot profit slips on crude and product tankers

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • CMA CGM stays positive, despite 'unsatisfactory' third-quarter results
  • Campaigners angry as Germany looks set to allow cross-border trials of 60-tonne mega-trucks
  • Aviation eyes 'drone airport' in Lokichar by February
  • Fiat Chrysler teams up with Amazon to sell cars online
  • HMM says talks still under way for shipping alliance membership
  • Eimskip 'follows the fish' into new markets and nets strong third-quarter results

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • MAN engines selected for Australian antarctic ship
  • Austal delivers 40 knot W2W crew transfer cat
  • Pilot project kicks off for new Tampa ferry
  • Leadership change at GD Bath Iron Works and NASSCO
  • New ABS Engineering Center dedicated at Stevens Institute

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • Handies bulk up to 14-month high on 'hot' US Gulf
    Strong Atlantic market provides boost to rates
  • DryShips cuts write-off deal with bank
    Lender will take about half of outstanding principal and interest
  • Capital Maritime continues capesize spree
    Three SK Shipping vessels brings tally to five buys by Marinakis group in recent weeks
  • Trump protectionism could boost One Belt, One Road
    China's initiative is key for global shipping's prosperity, say panellists at the Lloyd's List Hong Kong business briefing
  • Zim adds Turkey and Israel calls
    Line to expand two services in East Mediterranean
  • Norden hires new dry cargo head
    Christian Christensen moves across from Western Bulk
  • China coal deficit and US grain shipments cited for dry bulk rate rebound
    Nuclear outages in South Korea and France also leading to more global coal demand, says Klaveness
  • HMM to conclude talks on 2M partnership shortly
    Deadline scheduled by end November or early December
  • Policy banks sign off on financial assistance for DSME
    Move comes after shipbuilder's labour union accepts restructuring plan
  • Hyundai Mipo pushes back delivery date for two gas carriers
    In return, the contract value for both vessels rises to $90.4m
  • Dry bulk market could suffer a post-new year hangover
    Spot rates to fall below operating costs in 2017 for capsizes and panamaxes, says MSI
  • APL ramps up coverage in Asia and the US
    New service offerings to launch in December
  • Seaenergy Maritime makes $3.6m share offer to fund vessel acquisitions
    Company will sell 1.3m shares at $2.75 each in a registered direct offering
  • 'Artificial shortage' in tanker markets next year due to special surveys
    Speakers at City of London Biennial Meeting expect more uncertainties with ballast water convention and Trump presidency
  • Higher interest rates on Trump presidency may help shipping in long run
    Participants in City of London Biennial Meeting bearish on financing environment in near term

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • Jacksonville grabs greater slice of Asian imports
  • US carload rebound spotted with possible bump from Trump
  • Lack of data sharing crippling containerized supply chains
  • Brownsville port thrives as Mexico steel gateway
  • Montreal opens Viau container terminal
  • China to capitalize on Belt and Road amid Trump's protectionism
  • Rickmers: Other units unaffected by Rickmers Maritime woes
  • Hoffa wins Teamsters election
  • New intra-Asia call to heighten Chennai's port productivity challenges
  • Container Corp. of India lowers tariff for Pipavav traffic
  • India plans transshipment port to take on major hubs

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • Teekay leads rising tide for US shipping stocks
    New York-listed tanker giant finds upward momentum after online stockpicker clicks 'like'.
  • Panama court bats down HPH challenge
    Decision by country's top court clears way for bidding contest to continue to build new container transshipment terminal.
  • Royal IHC wins ANP dredger deal
    Dutch shipbuilder to hand over hopper unit to Uruguayan port authority in 2018.
  • Golden Ocean to stay red despite BDI rally
    Owner will turn cash flow positive in fourth quarter but losses will run thorough 2018, Arctic says.
  • Crude tankers rising
    All main crude tanker sectors moving up, as do medium-range (MR) tankers. Long-range (LR) tankers remain steady.
  • Farstad seals new deals for four vessels
    Oslo-listed company keeps its offshore fleet busy with projects off Brazil and Egypt.
  • U-Ming Marine posts slim profit
    Taiwanese bulker owner sees earnings shrink as revenue falls.
  • DryShips lender writes off half of loan
    George Economou-led company halted amortisation payments earlier this year.
  • Swiber sells laid-up ship for $10.25m
    Singapore-listed company will use net proceeds to pay off DBS Bank debt.
  • Three dead in cargoship collision
    Twelve more missing after Vinalines vessel involved in accident with trawler off Indonesia.
  • Stifel analyst split on LNG MLP pair
    Ben Nolan places buy tag on GasLog Partners while Teekay LNG gets a hold rating.
  • UK Club discounts premium after posting profit
    Positive half-year leads to no general increase and a 3% reduction on last year's calls.
  • Three yard workers injured on cruiseship
    Men suffered scalding at Palumbo Shipyard in Malta.
  • Christian Christensen hired to head Norden dry cargo division
    UPDATE: Danish owner hires former Western Bulk and Maersk broker man to lead bulker business.
  • Fujian Southeast clinches ro-pax quartet
    Chinese yard diversifies into ferry market with Indonesian deal.
  • Seanergy in fresh fundraising attempt
    Greek bulker owner goes for second direct offering since August and aims to pick up more than $3m.
  • Shandong Shipping orders heavy-lift trio
    Chinese group makes long-expected move into rig decommissioning market.
  • Lemos liable for costs in Excalibur case
    Greek shipping executive must share $6m burden after losing oilfield litigation.
  • Saga Sky heads for repairs in France
    Welco Shipholding says ship involved in Sunday drama off the UK will sail to repair yard under its own power.
  • Pac Rad goes after Chinese shipyards
    Singapore-listed owner claims back $5.5m paid to shipbuilders in respect of two newbuildings.
  • Sparrow Capital steps up in restructuring of Ultrapetrol
    Inland business set for pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, while offshore business close to out of court solution.
  • Polish trader eyes NITC gas business
    Ciech Trading in talks over joint investment with Iranian tanker owner in LNG shipping and bunkering.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • Questions arise on HMM joining the 2M Alliance
    A couple of statements over the weekend about the future of the 2M Alliance, the vessel sharing partnership between Maersk Line and MSC, se...
  • UP approves new share repurchase program
    The board of directors of Union Pacific Corp. has approved the renewal of its share repurchase program one year ahead of the previous deadl...
  • JAXPORT officially opens $30m on-dock rail terminal
    The Port of Jacksonville, Fla. (JAXPORT) has officially opened its new $30 million on-dock rail terminal to commercial intermodal traffic, ...
  • Executive Moves: Redwood Logistics and INTERTANKO
    Redwood Logistics has appointed Alan Toliver chief logistics officer for Redwood Supply Chain Solutions. Toliver joins the Chicago-based c...
  • Rail industry groups urge against 'midnight' regulation
    Representatives from railroad industry groups are urging federal regulators not to push new legislation through in the waning days of the P...
  • Port of Montréal launches new container terminal
    The Port of Montréal's new container terminal in the Viau sector was inaugurated Friday, the Montr'al Port Authority reported. The Canadia...
  • FMC reviews 34 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 34 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
  • Oil jumps on hopes for OPEC supply deal, softer US dollar
    NYMEX December crude settled up $1.80 at $47.49/b on expiry. The January contract settled up $1.88 at $48.24/b. ICE January Brent settled $2.04 higher at $48.90/b.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sonatrach awards PMC contract for FO hydro-cracking project
    The project involves creating added value from about 9 million mt of fuel oil from the 356,500 b/d capacity Sonatrach refinery and is expected to come online in 2020.
  • Russia's Transneft sees no impact from accident at Primorsk on crude flows in Nov-Dec
    - Damaged berth to be restored in around a year - Crude loadings continue at two other berths
  • INTERVIEW: Ballast water management likely to encourage early vessel scrapping
    The International Maritime Organization's new rules on ballast water management next year will change the supply dynamics of the shipping industry as shipowners scrap some vessels to comply with the regulations
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Mozambique port launches bunker supply services
    A joint venture headed by state-owned Petromoc Bunkering signed an agreement with the Maputo Port Development Company October 28 to provide bunker services from November 1.
  • Putin sees high possibility for OPEC to reach oil production deal next week
    - Believes OPEC to overcome main disagreements between its members - Says no problem for Russia to freeze its output
  • FUTURES: Crude rises despite evidence of oversupply
  • ANALYSIS RESEND: OPEC's path to freeze deal complicated, but not impossible

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
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