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January 20, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Port Klang sees box throughput surge 11pc to 13.2m TEU in 2016
  • UK forwarders call for more details on Brexit plans
  • April launch of new alliances could create uncertainity in the market
  • Antwerp port raises market share to occupy No 2 spot in Europe
  • Port of Wilmington to get new cranes to work larger Panama vessels
  • China plans multimodal transportation network to ease road congestion
  • Kuehne + Nagel to handle in-house logistics of Carcano Antonio
  • Cathay Pacific to cut jobs and carry out its biggest review in 20 years
  • Cathay Pacific combined airfreight volume increases 9.9pc in December
  • Volga-Dnepr flies 70 tonnes oil and gas equipment from Switzerland to Korea

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & UAE on institutional cooperation in maritime transport
  • MANSA Executive Committee welcomes DG Shipping, Dr Malini Shankar
  • DP World joins UN-led partnership to support humanitarian disaster relief
  • Major Ports apprise Rajya Sabha Committee on infrastructure & development plans
  • Mammoth windmill arrives at Krishnapatnam Port
  • Export sector needs more support from govt: Dr A. Sakthivel
  • India can boost exports by up to $ 5.5 bn by reducing costs of trade by 10 pc: CII-Maersk survey
  • CONquest 2017 Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2017 bring all stakeholders together for pertinent discourse & recognition of excellence

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The overall development is positive
  • Double digit increase in worldwide deliveries
  • Electronic platform launched in Germany
  • Polish trade backs positive development in Sweden
  • Trump arrives, Neffenger departs
  • Merchandise and intermodal markets boost earnings
  • Another Precision-converted aircraft for DHL
  • Faster from middle Rhine to Rotterdam
  • Delivering garden equipment
  • Duisport maintains level in 2016
  • Slight decrease at Italy's third biggest airport
  • Aiming to accelerate innovation
  • Greece sells off rail transport company
  • Transport veteran joins ATA
  • Freight up at Geneva airport
  • Irisl Group returns to Le Havre
  • New leaders for COA

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Fincantieri, Carnival ink billion-dollar newbuild deal
  • US raises bar on maritime cyber reporting
  • OPC awards CHEC contract for Puerto Cortés expansion
  • Fall in number and size of tanker oil spills continues in 2016
  • Malaysia plans to build USD44.6 billion port city
  • Turkish shipyard delivers Norway's longest-ever domestic ferry
  • FSRU market fires on all cylinders as demand for LNG expected to soar
  • Former DSME CEO Ko jailed 10 years for accounting fraud
  • HMM to press on with investments in TTI and Hanjin Shipping TEC
  • Tramp ship manager Reederei NSB cites contract gains
  • Rate war fears as new alliances compete for market share
  • Nigeria takes new anti-corruption measures after dismal 2016 for ports sector
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding eyes another yard in the Philippines
  • Vector Bulkers cuts links with insolvent affiliate

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Red flag for Yang Ming as container line is weighed down by billion-dollar losses
  • Shippers and 3PLs expect trade tension as Trump eyes Asian supply chains
  • Ezyhaul app driving change across the South-east Asia road freight market
  • What went wrong in shipping: Maersk CEO Søren Skou explains
  • HMM to buy stake in Hanjin's port terminal in US
  • Amazon set to grow in Wilmington, Ohio

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Wheelhouse installed on Third Foss Arctic Class tug
  • Navy marks two milestones in EPF construction program
  • Carnival orders two more at Fincantieri
  • IMO panel tries to smooth path to 0.5% sulfur cap
  • U.K.'s River Class OPVs to have Servowatch IPMS
  • Migrant rescue boats to have MTU engines
  • Tanker to be converted to FSO for Thailand
  • Shipping: Living with the new normal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Scorpio Tankers secures $172m loan
    Deal to fund eight MR product tankers under construction at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
  • Hard Brexit could disrupt UK ports, claims BPA
    Dover calls for barrier-free trading while association seeks clarity on handling of VAT and customs
  • HMM takes 20% stake in Long Beach terminal
    Updated: Deal comes after US bankruptcy court judge approves MSC buyout of Hanjin's TTI stake
  • DryShips reveals new reverse stock split
    Move comes as $85m raised from selling 35m new shares to Kalani under standby equity pact
  • VLGC spot rate rises to 10-month high
    As mood turns optimistic, BW LPG officially finalises takeover of Aurora LPG and renames its vessels
  • Capesizes gain 30% in week on Brazil activity
    Rally comes as steel and iron ore futures hit multi-year highs, but momentum may slow
  • Product tankers torn between geopolitics and disruptions
    Tanker flows blocked by Mexico's gasolinazo protests, Indian cash crunch, Adnoc refinery fire and Rhine transport bottlenecks
  • OOIL share price continues to surge as takeover speculation heats up
    Cosco Shipping linked to Hong Kong group as both sides claim rumours are false
  • Australian LNG hub on track
    Wheatstone plant will send out first cargo by mid-2017
  • SGX net profit rises 5% to $61.7m despite Baltic purchase cost
    Second-quarter expenses would have been 4% lower if Baltic cost was excluded
  • Global oil supply drops on Opec cuts
    Big crude tankers holding up relatively well in face of shifting market dynamics
  • Callao port robberies linked to Peru's drug crackdown
    Crews urged to be vigilant as criminal gangs diversify into ship robbery
  • Korea loses tanker shipbuilding market share to China and Japan
    China's Dalian Shipbuilding beats Korea's DSME with second-largest tanker orderbook, Affinity Research says
  • Courage Marine completes $12.5m share placement
    Funds will be used as working capital or finance investments
  • Diana Shipping inks more capesize time charter contracts
    Dry bulk owner accepts more for one charter and less than recent market fixtures on the other
  • Capital Product Partners leads the MLP pack with dividend increase
    Further MLP dividend rises to come following renaissance in late-2016
  • Making something happen
    A UK parliamentary committee is to examine progress made since the Maritime Growth Study was published, but will that accomplish anything other than a vast accumulation of paper?

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • CP's intermodal future narrows on domestic with Yang Ming loss
  • Dedicated trucking demand drives J.B. Hunt
  • Harrison gunning for just CSX control or rail M&A?
  • HMM stake in LB terminal could lead rebound
  • US shippers racing to lock down truck rates
  • Hidden costs weigh down Indian exporters
  • Extended Virginia port gate hours to handle snow delays
  • Greek rail sale strengthens Piraeus links to east Europe
  • Slideshow: How Uncle Sam could impact shippers
  • Chennai seeks dry port to battle congestion
  • Nigeria vows action as corruption costs port traffic

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Hoegh LNG grabs $177m in bond sale
    Danske Bank, DNB and Nordea run issue of unsecured debt securities in Oslo.
  • Evercore upgrades Capital Product stock
    Analyst Jonathan Chappell says clean should beat dirty to the potential tanker market upturn in 2018.
  • Carnival confirms order at Fincantieri
    US cruiseship giant books ships for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises.
  • Stealth Maritime set to sell aframax tanker
    Greek owner in process of offloading a vessel it has owned since new.
  • DryShips share float shrinks yet again
    Bulker owner makes fourth try to keep share price above listing threshold.
  • Spetalen's SD snaps up Volstad PSVs
    Ambitious Norwegian investor paying $40m for trio of offshore vessels in latest deal.
  • Omicron offloads first ship since 2009
    Greek bulker owner sending panamax to the Far East.
  • Scorpio Tankers nets loan for eight new MRs
    New York-listed tanker owner completes final piece of funding for vast newbuilding programme.
  • Samios ditches veteran panamax bulker
    Greek owner left with single ship after agreeing deal with Chinese buyer.
  • Two cargoships stuck in Russian ice
    Vessels and two icebreakers caught in Siberian Sea after Arctic crossing.
  • Thalkat Shipping buys SPP-built bulker
    Greek owner continues to renew its fleet with d'Amato vessel.
  • TAS makes less in fourth quarter
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner reports smaller quarterly revenue.
  • Tsuneishi bursts into cruise sector
    Group's ambitions as shipbuilder and operator get underway in modest fashion with surprise ship delivery.
  • Genco scraps another elderly bulker
    US owner close to finishing phase-out of veterans with latest deal.
  • HMM back in to buy 20% of Hanjin's US terminal
    Korean line says acquisition of Long Beach and Seattle assets with MSC will lower its costs.
  • Van Oord seals UK wind turbine charter
    Dutch owner to transport and install 102 foundations off East Anglia.
  • CoscoCS could use CDB loan for OOCL bid
    Chinese state shipping giant tipped to cover takeover expenses with latest credit facility.
  • New holding company to handle HHI split
    Korean shipbuilder's restructuring moves on as it firms spin-off plan.
  • Fincantieri linked to $1.5bn Carnival order
    Italian report claims deal for two cruiseships could be unveiled as early as today.
  • Estonia imposes fines over late ferries
    Port of Tallinn to pay $426,000 due to delayed delivery of new ships for public routes.
  • Hanjin stock rebounds after "trash" jibe
    Shares in collapsed owner boosted by day traders after exchange official speaks out.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • FourKites expands platform with addition of rail tracking
    FourKites has added the full availability of rail tracking to its platform, the company said Tuesday. The Chicago-based freight visibility...
  • Drewry expresses concern over Yang Ming's high debt
    A report issued Thursday by the investment research arm of Drewry on container shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (YMM) expr...
  • Ridgemont to merge Worldwide Express, Unishippers
    Investment firm Ridgemont Equity Partners will acquire third-party logistics provider Worldwide Express from affiliates of Quad-C Managemen...
  • Commentary: Are X-Men human?
    There was a time in our history when for X-Men action figures being imported from overseas and passing through our borders, the shipper had...
  • Executive Moves: DHL, FourKites, GAC and Centiro
    DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Mark Slade as managing director of its Hong Kong and Macau operations. A 14-year DHL veteran, Slade ha...
  • U.S. judge approves Hanjin's stake in TTI
    A federal bankruptcy court judge on Wednesday approved the sale of Hanjin Shipping's stake in a company that operates the largest container...
  • GTKonnect purchases ECCNSelect
    GTKonnect, a global trade management solutions provider, said Wednesday it has acquired ECCNSelect software and its patented technology pla...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • REFINERY NEWS: Hydrocracker upgrade at Dutch Zeeland due in 2020: report
  • FEATURE: Ports wary of following Singapore with compulsory mass flow meters
    "What we are reluctant to do is jump in without giving it full consideration and increase the burden and the overhead for our bunker suppliers."
  • IEA: OPEC-led cuts may not extend beyond 6 months if market rebalances
    US production is set to rise by 320,000 this year, underpinned by productivity improvements
  • P&I Clubs to resume nearly full reinsurance coverage for Iran Oil Shipping
    - P&I reinsurance to recover near full coverage - NITC tankers to have P&I reinsurance cover - Japan insurers lift cargo, hull insurance cap
  • FUTURES 2: Crude rises as OPEC production falls in December
  • FUTURES: Crude buoyed by US crude stock draw
  • Iraqi crude exports to Turkish port of Ceyhan resume - NOC official
  • OPEC sees weaker appetite for its crude as cut deal kicks in
    - OPEC Dec output drops to 33.085 mil b/d - Wary of higher prices leading to resurgent shale - Saudi sets precedent with sharp cut

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