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September 11, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 8.4pc to US$812/TEU, off 1.5pc to USWC
  • Beijing approves OOIL sale to Cosco with Shanghai Port owning 9.9pc
  • Port of Long Beach August box throughput up 8pc to 692,375 TEU
  • Adelaide July box volume increases 3pc to 26,251 TEU
  • Higher box volumes drive Ashdod port revenue up to US$173 million
  • Hutch struts its perishable capacity at Fruit Logistica fair
  • Ningbo Zhoushan port's digital platform boosts sea-rail volumes 72pc
  • Drewry urges BCOs to transform contract strategy with ocean liners
  • Hutchison Karachi sets record, makes 3,191 moves in 23 hours
  • K+N, Panalpina win approval to takeover Kenyan perishables
  • IBM explores BlockChain technology with global food suppliers
  • Turks and Persians unite to help blockaded Qatar Arab emirate
  • E-commerce drives digital disruption in air cargo industry
  • DoKaSch adds 50 new RAP-containers to its cool chain
  • Worldwide air cargo up 11.8pc in July, offsetting weak China exports

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
  • MOL launches 2017 session of 'One MOL Global Management College'
  • NYK selected for DJSI for 15th consecutive year
  • Anti-dumping duty reduced for Indian shrimp exports to US
  • Centre allows import of 3 LMT of raw sugar through southern India ports at 25 pc duty
  • Gujarat Maritime Board & Port of Rotterdam explore strategic partnership
  • HAROPA & Montreal Port Authority sign international cooperation agreement
  • JN Port handles 6.18 pc more containers in April-August 2017
  • Kakinada Container Terminal holds fruitful interaction with the trade
  • Major Ports handle more cargo in first five months of ongoing fiscal
  • Major Ports handle reduced coal volumes
  • Annual Report of RBI for the period July 1st 2016-June 30th 2017
  • MALA 2017 to celebrate excellence & provide food for thought on Sept. 15 in Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ready for the future
  • Shorter waits for HGVs, more efficient handling
  • ERA position on Brexit
  • New branch in Milan for Mainfreight
  • RZD boosts infrastructure projects
  • Moritz lands at Metrogistics
  • P&I: Swedish Club on track
  • USD 151 million to improve airport infrastructure
  • DSV collaborates with agency in Iran
  • UK: glass cullet taking a train ride
  • Haropa and Montreal close ranks
  • FACC strengthens management team
  • Rickmers Group continuing after bidding process closure
  • Leman acquires Maru in UK
  • Intermodal terminal in Pittsburgh up and running
  • First US disaster relief drone programme
  • Allison Transmission: another CEO after almost 18 years

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
  • Weighing the cargo volume impact of Caribbean storms
  • Zeaborn poised for more acquisitions
  • Reshuffle at Bourbon
  • Kleven receives multimillion dollar equity shot in the arm
  • Yang Ming to auction off old containers
  • New type of project cargo vessel goes into service
  • Keppel, Pavilion work with Indonesia on small-scale LNG distribution
  • Braemar Shipping Services expands by acquiring Naves
  • DSME, Samsung HI deny MSC orders hit by North Korea threat
  • Korea Shipping Corporation wins contract from KEPCO unit
  • How record-setting Hurricane Irma could impact shipping

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
  • More rate slippage on east-west trades as carriers prepare for slack season
  • EU unveils its vision for a new, autonomous era in shipping history
  • 'Dear Niall': IATA responds to load factor reporting criticism
  • US forwarder Radiant swoops on Sandifer-Valley Transport
  • Who will deliver Christmas in 2019? asks FTA after Home Office plan is leaked
  • North Korea's missile launch hits South Korean shipbuilding industry

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
  • VIDEO: Tough truths on Navy readiness emerge at hearing
  • BAE Norfolk gets $13.5 million Navy award
  • McQuilling analyzes impact of Hurricane Harvey on tanker market
  • USCG issues guidance on compliance with IMO BWM Conventiom
  • MTU premiers ship automation system for the future
  • Global Maritime Forum will tackle tough industry challenges

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
  • Diana doubles earnings for panamax with DHL time charter
    Higher rate achieved is indicative of a recovering sector
  • Piraeus port clinches €23.8m deal for Cosco Dalian floating dock
    Acquisition is part of strategic expansion of repair capacity in Chinese-controlled Greek port
  • Pacific and Jones Act product tankers benefit from hurricanes
    Hurricane Irma and Katia seen as bullish factors even as Atlantic rates correct sharply downwards
  • Daily Briefing
    Rickmers comeback, Brexit trade plea and China's coal cuts
  • Last Word: The Smart thing to do
    Will the UK government use London Shipping Week to announce new funding for seafarer training?
  • Skuld technical result slips $22m into red
    Marine insurer points to 'small number of substantial claims'
  • Box lines eye green shoots of recovery
    Container shipping is enjoying a well-earned respite from bad news
  • NAVES acquisition to help Braemar diversify risk and mitigate impact of digitalisation
    Group remains mindful of the challenge posed by digitalisation to the shipbroking market, says Braemar chief executive James Kidwell
  • Last Word: EEX says thank you to 300 guests
    Around 300 people were in London for EEX's thank you bash for its clients
  • US east coast ports prepare for Hurricane Irma
    Hapag-Lloyd declares force majeure as Irma heads north towards the US
  • MSC 22,000 teu ship orders still on the table, says DSME
    Brokers say the deal is far from being firm and that talks may come to nothing
  • Kicking the habit
    Shipping has slowly limited its use of sulphurous fuels to date. What will happen when it goes cold turkey in...
  • Uncovering North Korea's clandestine seaborne fuel imports
    Have fewer product tankers been supplying North Korean ports with fuel cargoes in 2017?
  • Cargo owners' claims against shipowner's limitation fund not time-barred
    In the recent case of Eleni, the High Court of Hong Kong rejected the argument that cargo owners' claims against a...
  • Chinese regulator approves Cosco-OOIL takeover deal
    Cosco Shipping Holdings to hold extraordinary general meeting to seek shareholders' approval on October 16
  • HNA makes formal offer for CWT after pre-conditions met
    HNA to retain CWT's senior management team to ensure business continuity
  • Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers deputy general manager resigns
    Li Jianxiong left the company due to a "working reason"
  • Keppel, Pavilion Energy and PLN team up for Indonesian LNG projects
    Companies will develop the supply chain to distribute LNG to remote islands of western Indonesia
  • Near-term headwinds test Dynagas Partners' mettle
    Spot exposure and higher interest costs will strain cash reserves, but future is bright
  • UK promises to do "whatever necessary" to attract international shipowners
    Senior minister makes pledge to business leaders as industry bosses spell out risks to UK maritime activities of hard Brexit
  • Seanergy share price regains Nasdaq compliance
    Growing belief in dry bulk sector appears to have given stock a helping hand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
  • Freight recovery from Irma to last months, spike truck rates
  • ILA's Dennis Daggett resigns from NY-NJ port council
  • US import surge in July belies fall slowdown forecast
  • Trans-Pac spot rates tread water ahead of Golden Week
  • World Bank sounds alarm on logistics worker shortage
  • Rocketing air cargo volume keeps up rate pressure
  • Asia-Europer rates tumble ahead of pre-Golden Week season

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
  • Stolt-Nielsen stocks up with $175m bond
    Oslo-listed owner closes five-year bond issue to refinance existing debt.
  • Atlas linked to landmark drybulk purchase
    Leon Patitsas-led company said to return to drybulk scene after 10 years
  • MPC Containerships eyes buys with $100m bond cash
    Oslo-listed owner's latest fundraiser was over-subscribed.
  • Zvezda taps $122m Gazprombank loan
    New Russian shipyard arranges third loan for cash to get it started on vessels.
  • Vroon seals five-year OSV charter
    Dutch owner's standby ship to work with Premier Oil FPSO.
  • Rates shoot up as PSVs sell out
    North Sea earnings climb as charterers book all 70 working ships.
  • Mokster stretches Norwegian AHTS deal
    Owner keeps Strilborg with country's coastal administration for another year.
  • Currency costs hit Eimskip's result
    Profit chopped at Icelandic containership owner due to forex fluctuations.
  • GoodBulk confirms capesize number nine
    Former Singa Star ship set for delivery in the next couple of weeks.
  • Barska Plovidba increases earnings
    Montenegrin ferry owner reduced costs in the second quarter.
  • Pareto places buy on Songa amid positive market view
    Diana and Star Bulk also upgraded as Chinese steel industry helps drive dry market into 2018.
  • COO leaves struggling Triyards
    Andrew Mak Yeuw Wah pursues other projects as yard group restructures.
  • De Chateauvieux hands over CEO role
    COO Gael Bodenes steps up at Bourbon as owner becomes executive chairman.
  • Seadrill hands another $50m to NADL
    Fredriksen company adds to subsidiary's loan ahead of Chapter 11.
  • Pacific Radiance starts debt restructuring talks
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator aims for "consensual restructuring" with lenders.
  • Pirates target Thai product tanker off Malaysia
    Robbers transfer half of ship's cargo of diesel oil, but most are caught after swift response by police.
  • Damaged US destroyer set for lift to Japan
    Semi-submersible vessel will transport USS John S McCain to US Navy repair facility.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
  • Port of LA approves 10-year project labor agreement
    The Port of Los Angeles' harbor board on Sept. 7 unanimously approved a 10-year agreement that it says ensures the quality and timely const...
  • Mercator Line to be listed or restructured
    Dry bulk carrier Mercator Lines has filed an application to wind up the company, which is currently under judicial management, according to...
  • Port NOLA relaunches ro-ro service after 12 years
    A ro-ro vessel has called the Port of New Orleans for the first time since 2005. The Port of New Orleans (NOLA) recently relaunched roll-o...
  • Executive Moves: GPA and East Coast Warehouse & Distribution
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock The Georgia Ports Authority appoints senior director of trade development for ocean carrier and non-contain...
  • FTR: Class 8 orders continues to rise in July
    Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 20,700 units in July 2017, according to preliminary figures from freight transportatio...
  • Port of NY/NJ's APMT terminal receives its largest vessel ever
    Thanks to the clearance of the Bayonne Bridge (above) being raised, the port is now able to handle ships that can carry as many as 18,000 TE...
  • U.S. Southeast ports hunker down for Hurricane Irma
    U.S. Southeast ports are bracing for Hurricane Irma as the mega-storm moves through the Caribbean, gradually making its way closer to the s...
  • Port of Long Beach posts third-best monthly container volumes ever
    The Port of Long Beach, above, says that it is on pace to have one of its best throughput years in its history. Port of Long Beach terminal...
  • Chinese regulators green light COSCO-OOIL deal
    China COSCO SHIPPING's acquisition of Orient Overseas International Ltd. (OOIL), parent of Hong Kong-based liner carrier Orient Overseas Co...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
  • Oil lower as market braces for Hurricane Irma
    Oil futures were lower in US trading Friday morning as the market braces for the fallout from Hurricane Irma, expected to make landfall this weekend in Florida.
  • Trump waives Jones Act to bring in fuel ahead of Irma's arrival
    The Trump administration is waiving Jones Act requirements until September 15 to address a potential fuel shortage in Florida caused by the approaching Hurricane Irma and lingering Gulf Coast pipeline and refinery disruptions following Hurricane Harvey.
  • Salina Cruz refinery has no major damage after Mexico earthquake
    Pemex reported its 330,000 b/d Salina Cruz refinery suffered no major damages after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit southern Mexico.
  • Savannah fuel terminals closing as Hurricane Irma nears
    The Georgia Ports Authority will cease operations ahead of Hurricane Irma at the ports of Savannah and Brunswick Saturday through Tuesday.
  • Durban bunkers hit four-week high on rising benchmark
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: ICE Brent outperforms NYMEX light sweet post-US stock data
  • OIL FACTBOX: Hurricane Irma closes Caribbean storage; Katia heads to Mexico
    Buckeye also said it was "implementing hurricane preparedness plans"

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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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