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February 9, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line and Hamburg Sud strike deal on slot purchase
  • DP World global terminals register 3.2pc volume growth
  • Cargo volume at Port of London surges 11pc to 50m tonnes
  • Slovenia's Koper Port box volume boosted by new reefer traffic
  • Draw for lucrative part-time jobs at LA/LB ports is on again
  • Mozambique's Port of Beira goes live with Navis N4 terminal system
  • Peru's Callao port added to APL's West Coast service
  • Amazon's hub at N Kentucky Airport is 'base for future growth'
  • Qatar Airways Cargo boosts its Pharma Express services to Europe
  • Dallas Fort Worth Airport to build cold chain facility

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • CWC highlights expertise in facilitating users of KICT
  • Incorrect container packing seen leading to 65 pc of damaged cargo
  • Maersk Line & Hamburg Süd enter into slot purchase agreement on East-West trades
  • Fieo's interactive session on maximising export profit on Friday
  • DPD registrations rise significantly at JN Port
  • Terminal Investment Ltd completes process to acquire Hanjin's interests in TTI
  • CONCOR announces scheduled train services between Vadodara & Pipavav Port
  • Govt incentivising export of cash crops
  • RBI keeps rates unchanged
  • Leading lights of maritime, cargo & logistics fraternity to grace Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable in Gandhidham on Feb. 18

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Reducing accidents and improving efficiency
  • Morgan shoulders standardization body presidency
  • New Honduras airport has high hopes
  • Akemi chemicals opts for DTC
  • Certified for fodder transport
  • Revisiting Evergreen's eco-protection programme
  • Adding rail links to/from Ust-Luga port
  • Fashion brand extends partnership with logistician
  • Additional notes a success for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Kenya Airways - more flights to Dubai
  • Fuchs joins United Cargo in Frankfurt
  • Saudia Cargo: more organ transplantation shipments
  • Stranz in Slovakia for Gebrüder Weiss
  • New connection between Leipzig and Verona
  • Positive end to mixed year for DP World
  • Integrating collaborative robots

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • Rodolphe Saadé named CMA CGM chief executive
  • El Faro crew recordings analysed by US investigative panel
  • Maersk Oil cuts costs and improves efficiency
  • Damco posts improved results for 2016
  • Marine insurers fear protectionism
  • WaterFront tailors new ship agency solutions
  • Maersk Drilling warns of further market deterioration in 2017
  • Profit dives 33% at APM Terminals
  • Maersk Line 2017 profit to rise USD1 billion despite 2016 loss, says CEO
  • Technology will change maritime sector, says IUMI
  • Courage Marine expects losses to shrink 50% in FY 2016
  • Maersk Tankers profit falls but operations improve
  • Hanjin Group takes in 20 Hanjin Shipping employees
  • Samudera Shipping sold and scrapped six vessels in the past year
  • Chang Myung Shipping granted early release from receivership

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • Maersk first line to settle Russian anti-competition case sparked by 'illegal' GRIs
  • GST will be a game-changer in India - operators ready to launch 3PL services
  • Container rates war drags APMM profits down, but group stays bullish
  • Forwarders warned again: don't pay the price for misdeclared shipments
  • US cargo airlines accuse majors of jeopardising Open Skies
  • DHL Express appoints Markus Reckling as its new Germany chief
  • Cargo boosts Singapore Airlines group results

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • Jacques Saadé names Rodolphe Saadé CEO of CMA CGM
  • Savage buys Settoon Towing's liquid tank barges
  • Louis Dreyfus orders wind farm vessel at Cemre Shipyard
  • Bollinger Shipyards delivers twenty second FRC
  • VCNO: Navy readiness at lowest level in years
  • Evoqua adds to BWMS partner network
  • Maersk: Profits in 2017, meantime here's more red ink

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • Rodolphe Saadé appointed chief executive of CMA CGM
    Jacques Saadé promotes his son to top job but remains chairman of group he founded nearly 40 years ago
  • Regulators hold key to Maersk South America trades
    Hamburg Süd deal due to close by year end but future of dry bulk fleet still unclear
  • Golar LNG looks for $103.5m in public offering
    Morgan Stanley given option to buy additional common units
  • Spain's port workers to strike over labour shake-up
    Union bodies decry Madrid's move to enforce compliance with EU rules
  • Marine insurance outlook gloomy for 2017, warns Berg
    'Disruptive times' will be IUMI conference theme
  • Clarksons forecasts 3.8% growth in dry bulk trade this year
    Cautious projection amid expectations of fleet growth
  • Liquimar cannot stay Commerzbank loan claim, High Court rules
    English jurisdiction must prevail over Greece, as per agreement
  • VLCCs are better investment than LNG carriers, says Tusiani
    Big crude tankers are easier to build, can be vetted quickly and pick up cargoes with relatively little fuss, advises Poten's chairman emeritus
  • Mixed 2016 fortunes for Damco and Svitzer
    Damco delivers profit boost while Svitzer earnings suffer from challenging towage market conditions
  • Tsakos teams up with fund for huge dry bulk splash
    Up to $500m targeted for bulker acquisitions as funds feel time is nigh for dry
  • Maersk aims to boost market share as unit costs hit rock bottom
    Hanjin collapse adds to Maersk's volume growth in 2016
  • KDB puts 10 Hanjin vessels up for sale
    Interest in eight bulkers and two boxships must be submitted by February 21
  • Carriers settle Russia price signalling case
    Public price announcements to be stopped to comply with Russian regulations
  • Profits slide at APM Terminals
    Emerging markets and liner consolidation hit bottom line
  • Maersk Tankers profit plunges 60%
    Challenging product tanker market takes its toll
  • Maersk slides into the red but forecasts 2017 turnaround
    Update: Group posts $1.9bn loss as impairments hit bottom line but new transport and logistics group expected to be in the black this year as freight rates recover: Michael Pram Rasmussen is to step down as chairman

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • DDG exporters appeal to Trump for Chinese relief
  • US shippers to demand more of tech suppliers in 2017
  • Storm forces NY-NJ port closure for Thursday
  • Rodolphe Saade named new CEO at CMA CGM
  • US truckers: Strong demand a bulwark against uncertainty
  • Maersk settles Russian cartel allegations
  • Spanish ports face national shutdown
  • JNPT seeks uniform fees for scheme speeding imports
  • Trump reg rollback could derail rail switching rule
  • Damco profit doubles as rebound rolls on
  • Container shipping market strength unclear ahead of TPM
  • Carrier consolidation dents APMT profit
  • Maersk Line forecasts $1 billion improvement on 2016 loss

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • Jacques Saade hands over CMA CGM reins
    Founder picks his 80th birthday to give his son the chief executive's chair at French line.
  • Soren Skou keeps energy separation options open
    AP Moller-Maersk chief executive says no clear plan yet in place for how to split off energy businesses.
  • Bugbee cautious of chasing prices upwards
    Scorpio Bulkers president explains why the owner has turned away potential investors as it tackles rising market.
  • El Faro sistership problems 'concerning'
    Head of Coast Guard's travelling inspectors discusses El Yunque during investigative hearings.
  • GTT in deal on first Angelicoussis FSRU
    LNG membrane designer and manufacturer to provide cargo hold for Maran order.
  • Ardmore chief explains leaseback deal
    Anthony Gurnee says Ardmore Seatrader transaction raises "small but meaningful amounts of mezzanine debt".
  • Briese Schiffahrts MPP victim of piracy
    Owner confirms that eight crew members kidnapped off Nigeria.
  • Fredriksen leaves door ajar for DHT counter
    Frontline chairman John Fredriksen says new offer for rival will not be rushed - but is not off the table entirely.
  • ITF warns over Spanish port jobs
    Union says government tearing up rule book for terminal workers.
  • Tidewater plunges 16% after dilution warning
    US offshore vessel giant says all scenarios will hit shareholder interest in the company.
  • Precious loss grows after ship sales
    Thai bulker owner takes $19m hit from offloading 13 vessels in 2016.
  • Shreyas Shipping adding tenth boxship
    Indian owner announces acquisition of 2,500-teu vessel this month.
  • 'Motion illusion' blamed for smash
    UK report finds pilot disorientated by windows of innovative semi-circular bridge design.
  • Maersk Line sees liner 'inflection point'
    Chief financial officer notes market dynamics have shifted after six to eight quarters of consistent headwinds.
  • Golar Partners aims for $103m in latest offering
    US partnership prices stock sale below current trading price.
  • KDB puts 10 Hanjin ships up for sale
    Creditor bank wants bids in for bulkers and boxships by 21 February.
  • Dof not seeking large merger
    Mons Aase happy with fleet size as owner takes on two more laid-up vessels from Olympic.
  • Excelerate inks big FSRU order
    Up-for-sale US regas specialist reserves up to seven slots at DSME
  • RMT considers bondholders' rescue plans
    Imperilled boxship owner says it should not yet be wound up due to ongoing talks with investors.
  • Poten & Partners charts LNG ship demand
    Tusiani-Shearer double-act rocks up in London to discuss issues facing the industry.
  • Lou Kollakis inks Newcastlemax newbuilding deal
    Greek owner is understood to have placed a potential $160m contract at Jinhai Heavy Industries.
  • Hanson splashes $75m on new dredgers
    UK cement group picks Dutch Barkmeijer yard for fleet renewal drive.
  • AP Moller chairman resigns amid brighter 2017 view
    Michael Pram Rasmussen to be replaced by Jim Hagemann Snabe as Danish group looks for quick turnaround at Maersk Line.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • Spanish unions plan to carry out port strikes
    Source: Drimi/Shutterstock The Spanish government will face strikes at all ports across the country on the 20th, 22nd and 24th of this month...
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk: 2016 saw 'headwinds in all our markets'
    A.P. Moller-Maersk, the Danish conglomerate that includes transportation and logistics companies such as Maersk Line, APM Terminals and Dam...
  • UPS to spend $18m to increase on-site solar power capabilities
    UPS Inc. is investing $18 million to expand solar power capabilities at its facilities in the United States, according to a statement from ...
  • Industry groups urge Trump to restore HTF
    A coalition of transportation and construction advocacy groups recently sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to find a long-t...
  • Hamburg Süd launches first proprietary agency in Middle East
    German ocean carrier Hamburg Süd has launched its first proprietary shipping agency in the Middle East, the company said in a statement. N...
  • Gov. Scott's proposed budget includes $10.8b for transportation and infrastructure
    Source: Jaxport/Flickr Gov. Scott credited JAXPORT with providing over 200,000 jobs and $1.2 billion in investment funds over the last six y...
  • U.S. trade deficit inches up 0.4% for 2016
    The U.S. Department of Commerce reported Tuesday the nation's trade deficit for 2016 totaled $502.3 billion, the highest level since the 20...
  • Executive Moves: uShip and DHL Supply Chain
    Online shipping marketplace and freight automation software provider uShip has hired Mike Williams as chief executive officer and a board m...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Maersk reports $1.9 billion 2016 loss after 'difficult year'
    "2016 was a difficult year financially, with headwinds for all of our markets."
  • Taiwan's CPC stops publishing term contract bunker prices end-2016
    Spot prices will still be published
  • FUTURES 2: Oil continues downtrend amid higher supply estimates
  • TANKERS: Saudi shipowner Bahri takes delivery of 37th VLCC
    Bahri has nine more VLCCs currently on order from HHI that are due for delivery over this year and next
  • FUTURES: Crude nosedives for third day, pressured by US stock build
  • US EIA STEO HIGHLIGHTS: Global oil imbalance expected to flip
    "Improved economic growth in both developed and emerging market countries is expected to contribute to higher global oil demand over the next two years."
  • ANALYSIS: Market bullish on OPEC cut compliance, but history not on bulls' side
    - Platts OPEC survey finds 91% cut compliance - Deal may hinge on Saudi willingness to shoulder cuts - EIA, IEA, OPEC reports to guide market sentiment

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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.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
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
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
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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.
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
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
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.
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.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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