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June 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • LA and Long Beach ports enjoy excellent May results as economy recovers
  • Mexico fines NYK, MOL, 'K' Line, CSAV, Wallenius car carriers US$32m
  • CMA CGM surcharges US$250/TEU for W Africa-bound boxes over 19 tons
  • US probes possible pricing collusion by major vessel sharing alliances
  • US-China trade rises 208-fold from 1979-2016 topping US$524 billion
  • CMA CGM acquires Brazilian cabotage box carrier Mercosul from Maersk
  • China-US complete 100-day plan to boost trade ties and mutual cooperation
  • Port of Virginia handle record 246,871 TEU in May, up 12.5pc
  • Scrapping Malaysia's cabotage risks disaster for domestic shipping
  • DHL to expand warehousing India, sees e-commerce boosted by GST
  • Work starts on building a US$1 billion Panamanian megaport
  • Chinese investments cast shadow over Pakistan-India trade
  • Brussels Airport May cargo rises 8.1pc after Muslim terror attack
  • From China with love: Lufthansa to fly in two Berlin pandas
  • Angola Airlines rents B747s from Network Airline Management

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Export of spices & spice products at new high
  • Ports can help achieve 10 pc growth, says CEO of Niti Aayog
  • Don't let Brexit uncertainties delay key logistics infrastructure decisions, says UK freight association
  • CBDT invites comments & suggestions on draft notification in respect of foreign company said to be resident in India under Section 115JH of the Income-Tax Act, 1961
  • Exporters & importers have to declare valid GSTIN number to avail benefits in GST regime
  • FIEO's Southern Regional Chairman calls for 5 pc GST rate for job works in garment sector
  • Important agenda items for 17th meeting of GST Council on June 18
  • The Benefits of GST

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An inventive approach
  • Confirmed Munich airport boss to lead ACI Europe
  • 50,000 Bharat Benz trucks on Indian roads
  • Eimskip acquires Ship-Log
  • Platinum award for US shortline railroad
  • National Geographic gets support from GAC Brazil
  • First triple-E vessel calls Antwerp
  • San Francisco airport remembers "summer of love"
  • Webber joins Mission to Seafarers as development director
  • Another month of favourable volumes for POLB
  • Jaguar Land Rover driving K + N
  • More trains between Germany, Hungary and Turkey
  • UPS San Francisco facility hit by gunman
  • LNG to the port of Zeebrugge
  • Intermodal terminal opens in North Carolina
  • WWPC awarded for helping children in need
  • ABC flies eRosita to Russia
  • Cargolux Chinese JV finally emerges as "Henan Cargo"

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • DP World's effort to create India's first international transhipment port has yet to pay off
  • Marine broker Junge & Co trims executive board down to one
  • Breakthrough in Gioia Tauro docker dispute
  • Decision-maker: Guy Platten, chief executive, UK Chamber of Shipping
  • Astomos Energy to develop LPG bunkers with Statoil
  • Oshima joins Mitsubishi HI's alliance
  • Update: US agencies find no existing threat to Charleston port
  • ENGIE starts ship-to-ship LNG bunkering service at Zeebrugge
  • SM Line in tie-up with Union Pacific Railroad, buys another ship
  • Private equity funds eye STX O&S
  • Panama Canal toll increase could pare back LPG transits

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • ESC backs compensation claims for shipper victims of cargo rollovers
  • After a poor first quarter, container lines are on course for a profitable year
  • Indonesia air cargo set for a lift, despite limited infrastructure
  • UK rail freight looks on track for more growth, driven by retail
  • Four killed at San Francisco UPS depot before driver shoots himself
  • Spain's ports shut down in 48-hour strike
  • Retail's re-invention is just getting started
  • Brexit approaching: BIFA seeking extra Customs trainer

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Drewry: World Container Index down 0.5%
  • Inmarsat adds ports to Fleet Xpress flat-fee installation network
  • Kotug Smit orders three more tugs from Damen
  • MAIB: LNG tanker's mooring lines were "not fit for purpose"
  • Havyard gets LOI for arctic stern trawler
  • New DHS Plum Island ferry has Wesmar bow thruster
  • Port of Charleston terminal reopens after dirty bomb scare

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Post fixture digitalisation and anxiety
    Baltic Exchange plans industry platform for post trade space
  • Last Word: BySea by post
    All of BySea's profits will aid Sailors' Society's efforts to help seafarers and their families
  • Nomikos vessel trapped in South Africa after court finds for Polisario
    Judges back national liberation movement against Morocco in phosphate cargo attachment case
  • Record crude demand to lift tankers
    Developing outlook is a boon for crude tanker owners in a challenging market
  • Capesize spot rates slip below $10,000 per day amid summer lulls
    Long-term outlook remains positive as Songa Bulk makes further purchase
  • An avoidable tragedy
    Liquefaction still a major concern for bulk cargoes
  • Daily Briefing
    Qatar geopolitical spat weighs on Middle East bulker trade while bulker orders hit highest level in 14 months
  • Asia sea robberies down by nearly half year on year, says ReCAAP
    Sulu-Celebes Sea free of reported sea robbery incidents over May
  • Changing tides
    Autonomous technology, cyber attacks, ballast water management, drones - how is the marine insurer to cope with more or less...
  • Bunker fuel tank gauging still being used in Singapore despite flow meter implementation
    Cappuccino effect become negligible but bunkering market not fully embracing MFM
  • Charleston port terminal given all-clear over 'suspect container' on Maersk boxship
    Update: US authorities say there is no longer any threat posed to port
  • Seanergy Maritime secures employment for capesize
    Contract expected to bring in $8.8m gross revenue.
  • Qingdao port acquires assets from affiliate
    Three jetties and a fire station in the Dongjiakou Port Area to be transferred
  • Asia-Europe traffic growth slows
    Volumes climb by a marginal 1.3% in April, but year-to-date box numbers still tracking 8.2%.
  • What to watch: LPG shipping
    The five things you need to know about LPG shipping in coming months
  • US-China LNG deal is pivotal for gas shipping
    The deal tears down one of the biggest trade barriers for US LNG, but challenges remain for Trump's new-found passion...
  • What to watch: LNG shipping
    A mid-year review of LNG shipping markets: Are things really getting better for owners and how long will uncertainty prevail?
  • FAQs: How the Qatar crisis affects oil and gas shipping
    Tankers and LNG markets have navigated the initial aftermath of the Gulf crisis with limited impact, but uncertainty will remain...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Lineage Logistics buys European cold chain specialist
  • Port Manatee unveils rebuilt heavy-lift berth
  • 'Minimal impact' expected from LA-LB trucker picket, ports say
  • Zim ship first to pass under raised bridge at NY-NJ port
  • Larger ships than expected traversing new Panama Canal
  • Panama Canal tables plans for Corozal terminal
  • Port of Tilbury expansion gathers pace
  • Chennai Port expands speedy import drive
  • Moving melons powers growth at Brazilian port of Pecem
  • Update: Charleston terminal reopened after no threat found

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Hornbeck ups access to cash with new loan
    As rivals restructure in court, New York-listed offshore vessel owner secures $300m credit facility.
  • Teekay Offshore's bonds drop as risks rise
    Bondholders growing warier of shuttle tanker and offshore specialist.
  • Another ship suffers rocket attack off Yemen
    Incident underscores increasing threat shipping faces in Red Sea trade lane.
  • Peter G loses chairs but is still a force at top table
    Dealmaker has left the boards of two of his three public companies but his camp warns against hasty conclusions
  • MISC wins second Statoil shuttle deal
    Skaugen breaks silence on LNG deal in Ghana
  • Four staff ship out of Excelerate
  • Offshore sees 'surprisingly little consolidation'
  • Thorco Projects takes 'next step' in Africa
  • Winson Oil linked to recent tanker buys
  • JX Ocean wants more VLCCs
  • Chandris locks newbuilds into long-term charters
    Deal with ST Shipping could be worth $38m over three years
  • NSA plays down bareboat changes to tonnage tax regime
    Norwegian owners comfortable with new limitations on bareboat charters
  • Njord seizes opportunity to double bulker fleet
  • Nordea: 'We are still open for shipping business'
    One of the industry's top banks says it is comfortable with its existing $13bn portfolio - and it can support new clients
  • Liberia flag plugged on hit US TV show Veep
  • Marine employers' council maintains discount on fees
  • Inquiry fails to solve mystery of missing riding crew member
  • New phase in Stellar Daisy search - already one of longest in history
    Polaris sends rescue vessel to site of bulker sinking in the South Atlantic but hopes of finding more survivors or bodies are slim, 11 weeks after disaster
  • First follow-on shares sale could support fleet growth
  • Low-profile Atlantska explains sales as part of its restructuring
    Croatian owner says disposals to Navios are small price to pay for lender lifeline reaching into 2018
  • Qatari diplomatic tension leaves OSV cross-border status in doubt
    Offshore owners have many more questions than answers in the Middle East's diplomatic crisis
  • Offshore rig counts see two consecutive months of rises
  • Cido slashes PCTC orders as focus shifts to tankers
    Car-carrier order cut amid market gloom as South Korean owner rethinks strategy
  • Kjus bucks oil consensus by calling for $70 by year's end
    Opec is going to do 'whatever it takes' to push the oil market into backwardation, DNB says
  • Gener8 closes sale of Orion for $13.3m
  • Shell LNG bunker tanker heads for new home port
  • Shell limbers up to move out massive Prelude FLNG
    July date pencilled in for tow away of world's largest floating structure
  • M&M founder confident of profitability this year

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • DP World, Kazakhstan to collaborate on integrated transport networks
    Dubai, UAE-based port terminal operator DP World and the government of Kazakhstan have signed two Memorandums of Understands (MoUs) for the...
  • European Commission launches three antitrust investigations
    The European Commission launched three separate antitrust investigations into the licensing and distribution practices of Nike, Sanrio and ...
  • PortMiami welcomes largest containership to ever call Florida
    The Port of Miami welcomed the largest vessel to call a port in Florida, the Maersk Shanghai , on June 14, said the port. The post-Panamax...
  • Amazon to build new distribution center in upstate New York
    Amazon, Inc. will establish a new distribution center in a former supermarket warehouse in Lancaster, N.Y., according to local news source ...
  • Trucker Path nabs $30m in debt funding
    Trucker Path, a Silicon Valley-based technology provider of trucking applications, landed $30 million in debt funding, allowing it to begin...
  • House lawmakers call for long-term fix for Highway Trust Fund
    U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., sent a letter Monday to House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on behalf of over 250 ...
  • Lineage buys automated warehousing and frozen storage solutions provider
    Irvine, Calif.-based temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company Lineage Logistics, LLC has acquired Partner Logistics, a Neth...
  • NRF: Import growth slows at major U.S. container ports in April
    Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker handled 1.61 million TEUs in April, up 11.3 percent year-over-yea...
  • Port of Portland sells industrial acreage to speculative developer
    The Port of Portland Commission in Oregon on Wednesday approved the sale of about 19 acres of land at the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Par...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Cepsa introduces mass-flow meters to Gibraltar bunker market
    Cepsa is one of the first companies in Europe with MFMs and hopes to extend their use to other ports where it operates, such as Las Palmas.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Pemex working to extinguish fire at Salina Cruz, Mexico
    The company said that one fireman died while fighting the fire.
  • FACTBOX: US Senate approves bill opening door to new Russia sanctions
    The amendment effectively ends speculation that the Trump White House could end the sanctions regime put in place during the Obama administration
  • US Coast Guard clears bomb threat at Charleston, S.C., terminal
    A 1-mile square safety zone was established around the vessel to protect other traffic, but the port was never officially closed, according to Zorn.
  • Germany struggles to source diesel/gasoil as supply issues bite
    Supply has been crimped by the extended outage at Total's 230,000 b/d Leuna refinery in Saxony-Anhalt
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ENGIE Zeebrugge starts regular ship-to-ship bunkering operations
    The vessel is jointly owned by ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, and Fluxys.
  • India plans 60 mil mt/year mega refinery, eyes startup in 2022
    The proposed refinery will be bigger than the billionaire Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Ltd refinery hub at Jamnagar on India's west coast, currently the world's largest refinery.
  • TANKERS: Total, BP to move S Korea, India jet fuel to Europe: sources
    The deals will add to the jet fuel volumes already fixed for moving on the East Asia-Europe routes.
  • INTERVIEW: India's LNG bunkering plans moving into top gear - IRClass
    Seeks recognition from the Singapore flag, and flags of Malta, Greece and Cyprus.

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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
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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
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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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