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August 31, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan relents, but creditors say 'time's up,' sending Hanjin to bankruptcy
  • Shanghai H1 port profit falls 5.8pc to US$437.16 million, boxes down 0.7pc
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding lays off 6,000 men, plans 2,000 more
  • CIMC turns to American trailer dealers to sell intermodal equipment
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve merger term with UASC
  • Drewry mystified: Rates remain low despite 90pc capacity utilisation
  • US Indy truckers say installing speed limiting devices could cause crashes
  • Turkey's US$200 billion wealth fund to finance transport projects
  • NZ's Tauranga to dock its biggest ship - 9,640-TEU Aotea Maersk
  • Lumber exports from US-Canada to Asia fall 33pc from 2013-15
  • Singapore becomes first to try out public self-driving taxis
  • China sets up aircraft engine factory in bid for global leadership
  • CSAT wins 4 maintenance contracts from Czech Airlines
  • Lufthansa looks to cut costs to protect profits as demand fluctuates
  • Qatar opens freight centre in Doha with pallet loading upgrade

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • "K" Line, J.M. Baxi establish Nitto Baxi Pvt. Ltd JV for cargo handling services in India
  • Bureau Veritas classes first newbuilding LNG-fuelled oil/chemical tanker
  • MOL Group & Yokohama National University to launch joint study on practical use of big data for ocean shipping
  • MoS enlarges Central Sector Scheme providing financial support to boost coastal shipping
  • The impact of social media on shipping is here to stay, meeting told
  • JNPCT takes key step to reduce gate transaction time
  • JNPT hosts industry working group meeting
  • Port Federation appears before Parliamentary Standing Committee
  • Cabinet approves construction of third line between Itarsi & Nagpur
  • CONCOR's ICD Nagpur the key facilitator of international trade from Central India
  • India & US sign Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
  • Scheme announced to give fillip to garment exports
  • Indian Forklift Operator of the Year to compete for international award

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Goods galore on road and rail by 2040
  • Lowering 2016 revenue expectations
  • From American to United
  • New Japanese aircraft forced to abort ferry flight
  • Intermarine's new vessel makes maiden voyage
  • "Yes" to Wagga Wagga hub
  • Altenwerder using space more efficiently
  • Lufthansa Cargo remaining in Gerber's hands
  • Hub to manage Finnair's new cargo terminal
  • Moving 2,500 boxes of car components per annum
  • US logistics company expands Central European presence
  • K Line Group's latest JV in India
  • US flights to Cuba start today
  • Jenni to follow Prokschi at SBB Cargo International
  • Kick-off of construction at logistics park in Coventry

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • California bans money for new coal export terminals
  • Grimaldi completes Finnlines acquisition
  • DEME 1H profits more than halved
  • Three Scandinavian offshore services vessel owners book deep impairment charges
  • Samskip acquires Euro Container Line to grow Nordic business
  • ASL Marine and CH Offshore profits hit by Swiber fallout
  • Sewol passenger cabin to be taken apart after salvage
  • China Shipping Development doubles first half profit
  • Updated: Hanjin Group pledges to stand by Hanjin Shipping as receivership looms
  • ICTSI may be better placed for growth than other terminal operators in Asia
  • SIPG first-half profit slips on slowing China economy
  • STX O&S to push on with STX France sale

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Bankruptcy looms for Hanjin Shipping as creditors reject latest rescue plan
  • Silk Way airline group wins US traffic rights as new aircraft is delivered
  • FAA's new drone laws will allow US companies to innovate
  • A rising tide?
  • Euro Container Line acquisition a cool move for Samskip
  • New list of potential buyers of Frankfurt-Hahn on the runway

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • New Japanese shipbuilding alliance in works?
  • Alfa Laval FlowSync optimizes fuel cleaning process
  • Vigor wins $36.5 million Navy contract
  • Dupont pioneers space-saving multi-engine scrubber configuration
  • Another LCS experiences an engineering casualty
  • C-Job Naval Architects to design 8,000 dwt rotor sail vessel
  • Two more LNG carriers to have WinGD dual fuel engines
  • BV classes newbuild LNG fueled tanker

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Viking Supply Ships posts $18m loss for first half of 2016
    Debt restructuring agreement with bondholders looms
  • Supramax bulkers rise to 11-month high
    Spot fixture reportedly reaches $17,000 per day
  • Delivery conundrum crunches CSSC Holding's bottom line
    'The difficulty in delivering newbuilds has become a core problem that destabilises our development,' claims company.
  • Beware of borrowing temptation, warns tanker owner Hansson
    Will Mr Hansson continue to follow his own 'haughty' advice if downturn bites further into NAT's dwindling profits?
  • Greeks and Chinese prop up bulker values
    Secondhand bulker prices show strong recovery since the first quarter on cargo demand optimism
  • Can IUMI lift the gloomy mood?
    Brexit off the agenda as industry group meets in Genoa to discuss continuing tough market conditions
  • Spate of casualties raise questions over car carrier risk pricing
    Insurers now asking questions about vessel design
  • Cyber risk moves up marine insurance agenda
    Shipowners and ports alike could face threat
  • Charter owners blast KDB move to end Hanjin support
    Exclusive: We all supported company on basis of deal with state bank, says Danaos
  • Seaspan's Gerry Wang rules out charter rate cuts for Hanjin Shipping
    The sooner the better for a merger between Hanjin Shipping and HMM, says Seaspan chief executive
  • 76. Chittagong (Bangladesh)
    Throughput 2015: 2,024,207 teu, up 24.8% (2014: 1,622,000 teu)
  • 75. Fuzhou (China)
    Throughput 2015: 2,118,848 teu, up 9.3% (2014: 1,939,163 teu)
  • Braemar clamps down on costs
    Cuts are a direct response to lower activity, says chief executive
  • Samskip buys Euro Container Line to grow in Norway market
    Annual Norway volumes to grow to 90,000 teu from 55,000 teu
  • Nordic Shipholding sees first half profit loss
    Revenue outlook for 2016 declines
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries eyes partnership with three compatriot yards
    Group plans to discuss measures to improve competitiveness of local shipbuilders
  • 17. Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia)
    Throughput 2015: 9,120,000 teu, up 7.0% (2014: 8,523,935 teu)
  • Hanjin Shipping to receive no more assistance from creditors
    Shipping line could file for court receivership if financial improvement plan deadline passes
  • 89. Kingston (Jamaica)
    Throughput 2015: 1,653,272 teu, up 0.9% (2014: 1,638,113 teu)
  • 2. Singapore (Singapore)
    Throughput 2015: 30,922,300 teu, down 8.7% (2014: 33,869,000 teu)
  • ASL Marine to raise $18m via rights issue
    Net proceeds to go towards company's capital requirements
  • K Line enters into car carrier cargo handling joint venture in India
    Move would help develop K Line's logistics business in growing economies surrounding Asia
  • BW Offshore reports $4.4m second-quarter loss
    Targets 10%-15% reduction in offshore staff to cut costs
  • Chevron signs China LNG deal, sticks to fleet upgrade plan
    Oil major in fleet modernisation mode with 13 new ships in 2013-2017 period
  • Rand Logistics announces covenant waivers deal with lenders
    Decision comes after company failed to adhere to debt-to-earnings ratio requirements on two bank loans

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Hanjin collapse will be felt across container shipping industry
  • Hanjin-HMM merger in national interest, says Korea Shipowners' Association
  • Shippers, truckers tap mobile app for LA-LB port congestion updates
  • Court backs Waterfront Commission over ILA, NY-NJ employers
  • Waberer's increases business despite sluggish European freight market
  • Massive Under Armour DC poised to boost Baltimore port volume
  • Shipping alliances court Caribbean terminals in pursuit of certainty
  • Container leasing faces toughest challenge since 2009 downturn
  • Lawsuit targets US-Canada nuclear waste transport plan
  • China slowdown dents Shanghai port profit
  • VTG profit soars on lower financing costs, synergies
  • MSC launches India-Africa service
  • Iceland's Samskip buys Norway's Euro Container Line
  • Asian transshipment hubs battle for 'scraps'
  • Abu Dhabi to add Khalifa Port capacity
  • Hanjin Group promises to back liner as creditors seen exiting

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Nigeria, rebels move to end oil sabotage
    Government and militant groups signal more interest in talks aimed to revive export activity.
  • CGG sets up Ghana seismic joint venture
    Agreement with Gosco to operate fleet of vessels in emerging oil and gas exploration market.
  • Armed robbers board bulker off Peru
    Pirates sent fleeing after holding crew member hostage at gunpoint.
  • Summertime blues: new 2016 low for VLCCs
    Spot earnings for large tankers plumb depth not seen since October 2014 as charterers focus on 'compromised' tonnage.
  • Eagle Bulk shares pull back from surge
    Shares lose 12.4% in second day of decline since Friday's spectacular jump.
  • US analysts play down threat from Hanjin
    Stifel's Nolan says Seaspan facing minimal impact, while Evercore's Chappell says Navios would not be impacted 'too meaningfully'.
  • Stifel shrugs off Seaspan exposure to Hanjin
    New York-listed containership owner to face 'minimal impact' from South Korean operator's woes.
  • Shin Yang increases annual earnings
    Malaysian liner and shipbuilding player benefits from more vessel deliveries.
  • Latvian Shipping falls to first-half loss
    Riga products tanker owner hit by fleet impairments and forex losses in the first half.
  • Tanker giant CSDC more than doubles profit
    Chinese owner makes good on forecast to push first half earnings above $200m.
  • Search called off for missing engineer
    Brazilian authorities suspend rescue operations so efforts to locate seafarer rely on Golden Flame and P&I Club.
  • Fratelli d'Amato denies layup report
    Italian owner says final active PSV is still available for prompt work in North Sea.
  • Dry dockings dent HUBLine's result
    Malaysian owner posts bigger loss as it expects to exit its container business by the end of 2016.
  • Chevron aims to create LNG spot market
    Latest pact signed between oil major and ENN could shake up the LNG chartering business model.
  • SCI wants second-hand suezmax
    Indian state owner advertises for tanker of up to 11 years of age to expand fleet.
  • Seabourn faces lawsuit over passenger death
    Case alleges woman who died after falling off cruiseship was not protected from threats posed by another passenger.
  • Hansson positive on tanker outlook
    NAT CEO says growing demand and few new orders will be of long-term benefit.
  • Viking Supply Ships racks up $13.9m loss
    Offshore vessel owner turns red in the second quarter shortly after reaching an agreement with bondholders.
  • 'Marked slowdown' prompts Braemar profit warning
    London-listed shipbroker is also looking at human resources costs at its dry division.
  • Reach Subsea remains in profit
    Norwegian owner hails positive second quarter result in "extreme" market conditions.
  • BSS in first forecast revision since 2008
    London-listed shipbroker is also looking at human resources costs at its dry division.
  • Rand Logistics wins waiver and debt deals
    Great Lakes shipowner loosens restrictions of covenants following default earlier this month.
  • Creditors pull the plug on Hanjin Shipping
    Korean owner will receive no more help from banks as final restructuring plan deemed insufficient.
  • Japanese shipyards in talks over closer ties
    Further deterioration in market conditions prompt discussions about forming new alliances.
  • Steady as she goes at Nordic Shipholding
    Danish owner sees little change in performance from a year ago as ships complete pool switch.
  • Statoil returns Atlantic Offshore anchor handler
    Veteran vessel heads for lay-up after Norwegian oil major opts not to extend charter.
  • Impairments dog Farstad's second quarter results
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator sees particularly bad performance in Asia Pacific region.
  • ASL Marine set to undertake rights issue
    Singapore offshore shipbuilder looks to bolster balance sheet with heavily discounted share sale.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • COSCO posts $1.1b loss in first half 2016
    China COSCO Holdings Co. reported a net loss of 7.21 billion yuan renminbi (U.S. $1.1 billion) in the firs half of 2016 compared with a 1.9...
  • Honeywell wraps up Intelligrated acquisition
    Honeywell on Tuesday said it has completed a $1.5 billion purchase of Intelligrated, an information technology specialist in supply chain a...
  • California bans state funding of coal projects
    The state of California has passed legislation banning the state from providing transportation funding for the construction of expansion of...
  • Drewry projects growth in the leased container equipment fleet will slow
    London-based shipping research and consulting firm Drewry projects the global leased container equipment operating fleet will increase by a...
  • Rand Logistics gets reprieve from creditors
    Rand Logistics has completed agreements with lenders to amend prior credit agreements and waive certain default events in an effort to stay...
  • Prince Rupert clears space for terminal expansion
    The Port of Prince Rupert said Monday it will spend $16 million to relocate a maintenance building and construct a warehouse off the wharf ...
  • Hanjin's creditors say no to more funding
    The future of Hanjin Shipping looks grim, with numerous media outlets reporting lenders are refusing to extend additional credit to South K...
  • 'K' Line sets up cargo-handling joint venture in India
    "K" Line has set up a cargo-handling joint venture in Mumbai, India that will initially handle car carriers, but will eventually include ot...
  • Commentary: BI tools for monitoring or decision-making?
    Business intelligence (BI) tools are all the rage these days because they are designed to help users make better sense of all the data gene...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Primorsk September ULSD exports to fall to 880,000 mt: traders
    The Northwest European diesel cargo market has been supported in recent days by a reduction in Baltic supply, as well as a respite in US Gulf Coast arrivals in the final week of August.
  • US Gulf Coast distillate exports to Europe total 1.77 million mt in August
    The inbound clean products are set to arrive in European ports in 42 cargoes, with 13 of these heading towards Mediterranean destinations.
  • Oil futures decline after US economic data sparks dollar rally
    The stage was set for US economic data to move markets since last Friday when Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen said the case for raising interest rates had strengthened.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Veteran fuel oil trader Davy Choo leaves Glencore Singapore
    Choo had been with the company for more than three and a half years.
  • Tankers shell out extra insurance costs amid escalation in West Africa piracy
    Additional premiums have to be paid by shipowners if their ships move through, load or discharge cargoes from this region, Intertanko's London-based Marine Director, Phillip Belcher, said on the sidelines of the International 'Safety at Sea' conference in Singapore.

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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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