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January 4, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China foreign trade increases 12pc to US$4 trillion in 2017
  • LA-LB dockers to hold fewer stoppages to attract more cargo
  • Vietnam to invest US$881 million to develop inland container depots
  • NYK digitises captains' experience in ship collision avoidance
  • Quebec City mulls deep water comeback with mega ship possibilities
  • Wallem crew rescue of men flung overboard from lighter off Venezuela
  • Kazakstan's key dry port ignored by traders despite its B&R role
  • US footwear most counterfeited in international trade: OECD
  • 2017 proves a bumper year for global air cargo industry, says WorldACD
  • Asia's big air carriers post mixed demand growth in November
  • TIACA chairman warns against ordering freighters as recession looms
  • SATS wins 18-year Mumbai Airport international cargo concession

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • HMM looking at adopting blockchain technology, IoT
  • More consolidation in box shipping seen
  • Project to boost navigation on Haldia-Varanasi stretch of National Waterway-1 given go-ahead
  • Saudi Aramco, Bahri & others launch proposed large integrated maritime yard
  • Cabinet approves revised Model Concession Agreement for PPP projects in Major Ports
  • Thirteen port projects sanctioned under Sagarmala for Maharashtra
  • Land border crossing between India & Myanmar reaffirmed
  • Rail freight looking up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Converting fleet to autonomous vehicles
  • New record for returns in USA
  • UK to equip 750 freight trains with ETCS
  • Transuniverse receives accolade from shipper Nitto
  • Two new South American stations operated by Fraport
  • Yang Ming's new base in Thailand
  • Royal Air Maroc orders more Dreamliners
  • Panalpina and Al Rushaid agree to joint venture
  • New traction to boost productivity on north-south artery
  • Global Ports welcomes new strategic shareholder
  • Blaylock joins Network Rail Consulting
  • New leader for San Lucar Group
  • Another Cambodian client lands at AAT
  • Class 1 railroad places largest traction order since 2014
  • Arkas and Seago enhance cooperation
  • General cargo network starts operations

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • HMM chief looks to 2020 for salvation
  • Eurogate plans for return of Turkish transhipment cargo to Limassol
  • Prima Marine orders small tanker quartet
  • Prosecution charges 11 more individuals over STX O&S blast
  • Preparing crew for an LNG-fuelled future
  • SM Line to remove four ships from Indonesia services
  • New hinterland to be set up in eight South Korean ports by 2030

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Record 2017 for air freight warms up the market for a happy new year
  • Global fleet capacity to bulge as more containerships are delivered in 2018
  • CAL Cargo Airlines swoops to buy last ex-Jade 747-400F after a strong 2017
  • China's environment ministry to 'encourage' more recycling
  • Home Depot ponders buying XPO Logistics
  • James Foote to succeed Hunter Harrison as CEO of CSX
  • Liability concerns over delivery keep China's cold chain fragmented

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Irish Continental orders cruise ferry at FSG
  • NETSCo launches new corporate branding
  • Wärtsilä to retrofit DP3 construction vessel with energy storage system
  • BAE Systems Norfolk wins $41.6 million Navy contract
  • Tuco Marine books another order from fish farming industry
  • Adoption of LNG as a marine fuel accelerates
  • Austal wins order for 49 m cat for French Polynesia

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • IMIF to merge into Maritime London
    Networking body to be assimilated into maritime industry group
  • Brexit talks in 2018 will be 'critical for UK ports', BPA says
    UK government appears to have lost sight of post-Brexit opportunities 'from our perspective', says British Ports Association chief Richard Ballantyne
  • Hound Point tanker lifting resumes after Forties pipeline repairs
    UK terminal offers small respite to crude tanker markets' lacklustre opening to 2018
  • How high can the blame game go over illegal oil trades to North Korea?
    Master says he was uninformed and the illegal trade was directed by the charterer
  • Daily Briefing
    CHINESE newbuilding markets are expected to see more encouraging signs at the start of the new year, with ship prices...
  • Taiwan distances itself from seized vessel linked to North Korea
    Company said to have chartered in the vessel detained by South Korean authorities was registered in the Marshall Islands, says...
  • Easing of port congestion causes capesize slump
    Brokers expect a firming of rates in the coming week ahead of raw material restocking efforts by China
  • HMM looks at mega boxships to double tonnage by 2022
    Fleet growth to include the addition of mega boxships after 'several years of hardship,' chief executive CK Yoo tells staff
  • Global shipping fleet to grow 4.1% every year until 2021
    Expected growth mainly attributable to tanker tonnage increase, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence report
  • Ten crew missing as ship sinks after collision near Shanghai
    More than 12 vessels, divers and a helicopter involved in search after general cargoship Chang Ping sinks in anchorage near...
  • Boxship orders up nearly threefold in 2017
    Final year figures reveal near 140% jump in newbuild orders, with ultra large container ships high on the agenda
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries forecasts 20% sales drop in 2018
    Sales in 2018 are expected to come in lower at $7.7bn amid continued dismal industry conditions
  • Kalmar wins port equipment servicing deal with PSA Corp
    Agreement with Singapore port operator is for a three-year duration
  • Matson boosts container barge capacity
    New vessel can transport 500 teu of cargo versus 320 teu on the barge it replaces
  • Korean shipping group reviews overseas routes to cut costs
    Korea Shipping Partnership will cut one route out of six linking South Korea and Indonesia
  • NAT pledges to reward investors on optimistic outlook for 2018
    Nordic American Tankers remains optimistic that the new year will be better in terms of higher earnings
  • ICTSI allocates $25m for capex in 2018
    Investments focused on port projects in the Philippines, Mexico, Honduras and Iraq

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Congestion nearly halves Chittagong's 2017 growth rate
  • ILA gets NJ governor ally amid Waterfront Commission fight
  • JNPT notches more direct port delivery progress
  • AI: Shippers' edge in mitigating higher rates
  • Analysis: Seven-day B2B service shields couriers from Amazon
  • Infographic: Trans-Pacific US importers' 2018 expectations
  • Logistic operations move closer to US docks

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Safe locked in as top stock in 2017
    Safe Bulkers leads the list with a total return of 181% last year, according to Clarksons.
  • Palau flag denies tie to North Korea ship
    Flag state says vessel linked to oil shipments was only recently registered and did not make voyage to North Korea.
  • Firm that handles seized ship denies cargo knowledge
    Lighthouse Shipping Development says it rented out vessel that transferred fuel to North Korea, but was never informed about client's plans, Reuters reports.
  • Alphaliner: boxship orders up 140% in 2017
    Owners returned to yards in greater numbers last year.
  • Samsung Heavy axes more execs
    Yard streamlines management as it aims for a more stable 2018.
  • HHI sets revenue target in 'grave situation'
    Yard CEO says declining backlog unprecedented as it admits 2018 sales will be lower.
  • Azeri and Russian owners plot cruise newbuilds
    CSC and Moscow River Shipping teaming up on Caspian venture.
  • Frontline in focus as crude stocks make bright start to 2018
    Positive mood around sector after Euronav's merger with Gener8 seen in opening trading day of the year.
  • Statoil scoops three PSVs on term deals
    SolstadFarstad among owners to fix ships to major for pipe-carrying job.
  • P&O Ferries sets new freight record
    UK operator hits 10-year high between Zeebrugge and Tilbury.
  • Tallink boosts fourth quarter numbers
    Estonian ro-pax group benefits from expanded fleet in final three months.
  • Hyundai Heavy deal sets Toisa on track to exit Chapter 11
    Term sheet will see new independent board in place and objections against $20m dividend dropped.
  • HMM plots doubling of fleet capacity
    CEO Yoo Chang-keun outlines plans for "resurgence" of Korean carrier by 2022.
  • 10 missing after cargoship collision
    Vessel sinks following clash with another ship off Shanghai.
  • Essar Shipping boosting share capital by $24m
    Indian owner's issue related to conversion of $240m series of bonds.
  • Yang Ming sets up Thai operation
    Derek Chen to run new company focused on country's growing economy.
  • CSET seals PetroChina crude tanker deal
    CoscoCS company's tankers to carry oil for China-Myanmar pipeline project.
  • Prima Marine orders product tanker quartet
    Recently listed Thai shipowner makes good on IPO promise to expand its fleet.
  • Adoption of scrubbers among fleet remains weak
    Most installations restricted to passenger ships, but proportion of newbuilds with devices on the rise.
  • Ocean Bunkering bolsters Singapore fleet
    Hin Leong Group looks to take advantage of difficult market conditions to grow its operation.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Hatch, Shuster to retire from Congress after 2018
    U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., have announced that they will will retire, effective at the expiration of thei...
  • ProTrans opens new South Carolina, Arizona locations
    Indianapolis-based third-party logistics provider ProTrans has opened two new locations in different parts of the country. First, the firm...
  • Ryder opens new logistics facility in London, Ontario
    Florida-based commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions firm Ryder System, Inc. has opened a new 24-hour logistics operating c...
  • Kenya Railways commences first cargo service to Nairobi
    Kenya Railways commenced the first standard gauge railway cargo train from Mombasa to Nairobi, which arrived at Nairobi's inland container ...
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority inks dry infrastructure contracts
    Port of Rotterdam Authority late last month inked two maintenance contracts for the port's dry infrastructure - roads and green spaces - th...
  • BNSF Logistics opens St. Petersburg, Fla. location
    Texas-based multi-modal third-party logistics service provider BNSF Logistics, a subsidiary of Class I railroad BNSF, has opened an office ...
  • Trucking Unlimited acquired by workforce management firm TransForce
    TransForce Inc., a Virginia-based workforce management solutions firm specializing in commercial truck drivers, has acquired the assets of ...
  • Jacksonville logistics industry optimistic about 2018
    Port operations and e-commerce fulfillment in the Jacksonville, Fla. market are looking strong in 2018, Jacksonville logistics expert Ike S...
  • USDOT puts pressure on railroads to implement PTC
    Full implementation of positive train control (PTC) systems across the nation's vast rail network is a top priority of the U.S. Department ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Oil hits new highs on bitter cold, Iran demonstrations
    Crude futures and NYMEX ULSD reached multi-year highs Wednesday, eclipsing previous marks set a week ago, as sub-freezing temperatures in the US and anti-government protests in Iran drove prices.
  • OUTLOOK 2018: US refiners prepare for IMO bunker fuel change
    US refiners in 2018 will be implementing plans to address their next major environmental challenge .
  • US Atlantic Coast LSFO prices rising on cold weather: sources
    Prices for LSFO in the US Atlantic Coast have spiked this week on cold temperatures.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • HK-flagged vessel seized in N Korea oil supply row carrying bunker fuel: trade sources
    The contractual terms for the sale by Trafigura prohibited the on-sale of the cargo in breach of sanctions.
  • FUTURES: Crude rangebound as market awaits direction

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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.
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
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
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.
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