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May 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 1.8pc to US$788/TEU, up 4.6pc to USWC
  • US-China trade talks end with issues still unresolved
  • Zodiac orders four 14,300 TEU boxships at HHI
  • Shortage of feeder vessels on the horizon: analysis
  • Matson doubles profit to US$14m in first quarter
  • Capital Product Partners wins new charters with higher daily rates
  • Container lessors to benefit more while carriers opt to hire units, not buy
  • DP World Nhava Sheva to speed up cargo clearance and cut costs
  • Milaha upgrades feeder service for reefer shipments between Qatar and Iraq
  • Hapag-Lloyd's new Ghana office caters to Africa's growing market
  • Macau's Q1 airfreight volume surges 14pc to 8,800 tonnes
  • Air cargo growth slows in March to its lowest level in 22 months
  • Vietnam Airlines mulls forming cargo unit as part of major expansion plans

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 6, 2018
  • Baltic Exchange enters into charterparty management discussions
  • CMA CGM suspends emergency PCS for Douala
  • Feeder vessel shortage a possibility, says analysis
  • Gold Star Line announces upgraded service between China & Indonesia
  • ONE service vessel makes maiden call at Mundra Port
  • Seafood exports jump 13.7 pc in April-Jan. 2017-18
  • Adani Ports' FY18 revenue up 34 pc
  • Chennai Port berths highest parcel size edible oil vessel
  • Ennarasu Karunesan takes charge as CEO, Adani Ports & SEZ - Southern Ports
  • Important decisions taken at DPT's first Board meeting of 2018-19
  • Major Port worker federations warn of nationwide stir later this month
  • Secretary Shipping visits Paradip Port
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port registers improved all-round performance in 2017-18
  • Bhavani Group felicitated at recent International SME Convention in New Delhi
  • GST Council approves principles for filing of new return design

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Across the pond
  • New railcar order in Russia
  • Downhill in March
  • Go-ahead for Russia-Polish border crossing
  • Crowley wants to capture more US government contracts
  • Counting down to strict ramp management in Frankfurt
  • Noatum Maritime alights on Houston
  • XPO triples net income
  • Finnlines invests in new vessel type
  • From GSK to UPS
  • Award for 'inspiring' earthquake recovery project
  • Air Malta to London Southend via Italy
  • Soget greets new managing director
  • Spot platform developed further
  • More wagons for forest goods
  • Europa Worldwide banks on new MD in Hong Kong
  • Air India increasing services to Europe

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 4, 2018
  • D'Amico still loss-making but says recovery is only a matter of time
  • Resurgence of US coal exports buoys bulker demand
  • Reshuffle puts smaller project carriers on growth path
  • Dry bulk orderbook not expected to swell, says Precious chief
  • Dorian plans to retrofit up to 10 VLGCs to use LPG
  • Wärtsilä completes Transas acquisition
  • Seaspan targets ship leasing acquisitions as chairman Sokol predicts consolidation
  • South Korea expected to import more LPG this year
  • China International Marine Container profits down despite higher revenue
  • New focus for Nor-Shipping 2019, but shipping to remain at its heart
  • Seoul and Pyongyang consider joint shipbuilding complex
  • Polaris Shipping issues USD28 million of bonds

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 4, 2018
  • CEVA's IPO plunges in early trade, disappointing the bulls
  • Deepsea container freight rates hold on to last week's gains as vessel utilisation rises
  • OnTruck seeks to tackle annual £6.5bn extra road haulage costs
  • XPO Logistics eyes new acquisition following strong Q1 result - while robots roam the facilities
  • Bullish Atlas Air sees strong Q1 and expects 19% volume growth in 2018 - despite IATA gloom
  • Europa Worldwide strengthens Asian ambitions with appointment of veteran forwarder Lee-Ming Chan
  • IAG Cargo first quarter revenues up despite declining volumes
  • Hermes 'trained' managers to mislead tax inspectors

Marine Logweb site
MAY 4, 2018
  • Navy to christen latest LCS at Austal USA
  • VIDEO: Floating dry docks arrive at Damen Shiprepair Curaçao
  • Rolls-Royce to supply MTU engines for four new Brazilian tugs
  • Finnlines orders three ultra green RO/RO vessels
  • Dorian moves along with LPG-as-fuel conversion plans
  • Wärtsilä completes Transas acquisition
  • Norway set to create zero emissions zones in fjords

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 4, 2018
  • GasLog lifts dividend as earnings climb
    Monaco-based owner posts record revenues and EBITDA for first quarter
  • Wärtsilä to introduce faster scrubber installation kit
    New retrofit option will allow scrubbers to be installed in half the time of traditional installations
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead
    Next steps in cutting carbon | Plugging shipping's gender pay gap | Container line's digital ambitions vs shipper's reality
  • Pipelines to China: emerging bearish factors for crude tankers
    The determination of the world's top crude importer to pursue a One Belt, One Road Initiative appears to be bad...
  • Stena Oil to open Scandinavia's biggest bunkering terminal
    New bunkering facility will open in the third quarter of 2020 at the port of Frederikshavn
  • Dorian links with Hyundai on vessel upgrades
    Initiative follows the conclusion of a study by Dorian and the American Bureau of Shipping to evaluate the use of...
  • Marine insurance's 'tough soft market' has ended, IUMI chief says
    The market is picking up and developing in the right direction, Mr Berg says
  • Precious Shipping paints optimistic outlook after first-quarter profit
    Trade tariffs may actually benefit tonne-mile demand by extending shipping distance, says company
  • New regulations impact is key issue for shipping, awards judges say
    The deadline for all entries is June 22
  • Teekay Offshore's finance head steps down
    Wong will remain in his post until August to assist with the transition
  • D'Amico chief optimistic for product carriers
    The correlation between crude and products can be a drag for both markets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 4, 2018
  • LA-LB officials say zero-emissions cargo equipment viable by 2030
  • US intermodal fleets expand as truck capacity tightens
  • European shippers say terminal automation gains lost on inland moves
  • Adani's new terminal at Ennore weighed-down by vessel charges

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 4, 2018
  • Gener8 forced to restate finances
    Technical matter related to covenant violation forces owner to reclassify as "going concern," but no threat to Euronav takeover.
  • International Seaways fleet renewal mission 'substantially' complete
    Executives at New York-listed firm say six strong VLCC deal may be final pieces in renewal jigsaw.
  • Maritime law group elects new leader
    Francis Nolan, lawyer and shareholder with US law firm Vedder Price, has been elected president of the Maritime Law Association of the United States.
  • Wah Kwong bulker runs aground in Argentina
    The 63,300-dwt Pilatus Venture (built 2016) is stuck on the Parana River in the vicinity of Buenos Aires Province's town of Ramallo, a source states.
  • GasLog boosts dividend despite earnings miss
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner sees significant jump in earnings.
  • Vyborg Shipyard back in the black
    Russian shipbuilder turns around 2016 loss in 2017.
  • CMB and Oskar Wehr strike unique deal for 17 bulker exchange
    A dozen handysize bulkers swapped for five capes worth a combined $240m
  • International Seaways lays groundwork for VLCC deal
    Four sales contribute to first quarter loss as owner gets set for $434m intake.
  • Dorian set for major LPG fuel retrofit with Hyundai Global
    New York-listed owner pens pact that could mark largest LPG fuel project to date.
  • Rising costs turn Great Eastern red
    Indian owner hit by offshore impairments and higher fuel bills.
  • Uljanik Plovidba returns to profit
    Croatian bulker and tanker owner boosted by higher revenue in first quarter.
  • Weernink quits as SwissMarine chief executive
    Peter Weernink has resigned as chief executive of bulker player SwissMarine. Weernink, a well-known figure in the dry bulk market, helped found the company in 2001. SwissMarine notified clients of his resignation this week and explained he remained both a shareholder and director of the company. SwissMarine sells fifth capesize as values hold steady According to a document seen by TradeWinds,
  • Ocean Yield eyes further deals after strong start to 2018
    Lars Solbakken explains how the Oslo-listed company plans to set its capital to work.
  • C-bed wins windfarm work for floatel
    Monjasa group company lands contract off UK for converted survey ship.
  • Fjords to become first zero-emissions zone
    Norway resolves to halt emissions from cruiseships and ferries no later than 2026.
  • Sevan in the clear over Brazil probe
    Norwegian authorities drop corruption investigation into Oslo-listed group.
  • Navios Midstream posts narrow first quarter miss
    Navios Maritime Midstream Partners has reported a marginally weaker than expected start to 2018 as it kick-starts a fleet renewal programme. New York-listed Navios Midstream, which cut distribution to direct capital towards newer vessels in March, booked a loss of $29.57m in the opening three months of the year. Core operating profit of $12m was just shy of the $13m consensus. Angeliki Frangou,
  • Precious: bulkers now firmly off life-support
    Thai owner seeing the positives as first quarter turns profitable.
  • Viking Supply brings back Sevnor CCO
    Alliance with Russian owner deepens as former exec works for both companies.
  • Semua Shipping tanker up for auction
    Sell-off of Malaysian owner's fleet set to continue this month.
  • Galp agrees SPA deal with Venture Global LNG
    Portuguese energy company commits to 1mtpa from Louisiana export facility for 20 years.
  • BP extends charter of Pistiolis MR
    US-listed shipowner secures another six months of work for Vietnamese-built tanker.
  • HHI: Battle over higher price holding back orders
    However, world's largest shipbuilder says market outlook is continuously being revised upwards.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2018
  • Talking Trade with Rebecca Dye
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's purpose is clear: "Ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply syste...
  • Section 321 automation among top trade priorities
    Automation of Section 321 de minimis entries is among the top remaining priorities for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) work to...
  • U.S. logistics employment steady in April
    U.S. transportation and logistics companies added another 400 jobs in April, slowing significantly from the rapid growth seen in the previo...
  • AAR: U.S. rail volume growth continues
    Total combined U.S. freight railroad traffic in April increased 5.1 percent to 2.15 million carloads and intermodal units compared with the...
  • Data-sharing deals next step in port pilot
    The next major step of the PierPass 2.0 pilot at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is for shipping lines to reach data-sharing agreem...
  • Driver misclassification crackdown
    Two actions this week - an executive order by the governor of New Jersey on Thursday, and a decision by California's Supreme Court on Mond...
  • IAG Cargo Q1 revenues rise nearly 11 percent
    IAG Cargo, the airfreight division of International Airlines Group, saw its commercial revenues rise 10.9 percent to 276 million euros (U.S...
  • Kirby acquiring Targa's inland marine tank barge fleet
    Houston-based tank barge operator Kirby Corp. signed an agreement to acquire Targa Resources Corp's inland marine tank barge business for a...
  • Boeing taking parts logistics provider under wing
    Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing will acquire aviation parts and logistics services firm KLX in a deal valued at $4.25 billion. KLX wil...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 4, 2018
  • Oil closes higher as NYMEX June crude nears $70/b
    The front-month NYMEX crude contract last was above $70/b in November 2014.
  • Piraeus bunker market braces for summer cruise season amid higher container traffic
  • Dorian LPG announces conversion of 10 VLGCs to use LPG bunker fuel
    "LPG has not been a large part of the discussion, but we expect that to change."
  • Stena Oil, Danish Frederikshavn port to cooperate on expansion project
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall 13% on week on VLCC departure: PJK
  • Precious Shipping says LSFO most 'palatable' option for IMO 2020
    "Reducing speed from 12 knots to 10 knots would effectively remove 17% of dry bulk shipping supply overnight," PSL said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • ANALYSIS: Asian crude traders digest 4-year highs in Saudi, ADNOC OSPs
    "Saudis were on the higher end, but everything else seems reasonable," said a Japanese end-user.
  • Brazilian crude-laden VLCC Baltic Glory leaves Japan for original China destination
    The 309,000 mt tanker is expected to arrive at Qingdao on Friday, according to Platts vessel-tracking software cFlow.
  • FUTURES: Crude oil steady as market awaits fresh cues
    "Market appetite will likely stay rangebound as US-Sino trade talks are underway," OCBC Bank analysts Friday said.
  • Magellan sees uptick in spot shipments on two Permian crude lines with widening price spread: CEO
    "We see more barrels moving as spot shippers pay a tariff of $4/b [on the BridgeTex and the Longhorn pipelines]," Mears said.

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Port of Civitavecchia: Cruise passenger numbers up 10.8% in the third quarter; cargo holdups and ro-ro traffic decline.
Civitavecchia
In the first nine months of 2026 the port system, with Fiumicino and Gaeta, closed at 9.84 million tonnes (-1.3%)
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
Marseille
Net profit tripled. The fleet transported a record number of containers.
Ports of Naples and Salerno saw container throughput growth in the second quarter.
Naples
283,000 TEUs were handled (+7.8%). Total freight increased by 4.7%. Ro-ro traffic slowed and cruise traffic declined.
Evergreen and WHL post strong quarterly earnings growth
Taipei
The two Taiwanese companies have ordered 83,300 and 110,050 new containers respectively.
Terminal Operators Face Off: HHLA Slows in Third Quarter, ICTSI Accelerates
Hamburg/Manila
The German company saw an 8.5% drop in container traffic. ICTSI reported an 8.1% increase (-1.8% on a like-for-like basis).
Port of Hamburg: Container throughput stable in third quarter
Hamburg
Bulk cargo decline. In the first nine months of 2026, traffic amounted to 84.5 million tons (-2.6%).
Fincantieri's orders totaled €3.57 billion in the third quarter, up 180%.
Trieste
Revenues down 6% to €2.02 billion, but EBITDA rises 7% to €161 million.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hamburg
Average freight rate rises by 27.9% and supports the results of the German company, which further improves its annual estimates
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
Seoul
During the period the fleet transported 1.1 million containers (+8.4%)
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
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
The Ligurian port system with Liguria International at Logitrans in Istanbul
Istanbul
Services and projects highlighted to strengthen logistics connections between Turkey and Southern Europe
Boluda Towage acquires Ecuadorian towing company Cititug.
Valencia
The transaction includes the transfer of ownership of five tugboats
Port of Los Angeles Sets Container Traffic Record for October
Los Angeles
In the first ten months of 2026, 9.11 million TEUs were handled (+5.1%)
In 2027, the port of Ravenna expects 365,000 cruise passengers.
Ravenna
To date, 115 cruise ship calls are scheduled
Giosuè Vezzuto appointed CEO of RINA Services
Genoa
Finnlines' quarterly financial results show strong growth.
Helsinki
Revenues increased by 26.2% in the July-September period. Profit increased by 81.6%.
The Port of Tarragona has won the ESPO Award 2026.
Brussels
The area surrounding the Port Authority headquarters has become a sustainable, resilient and intergenerational space
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +18.5%
Zagreb
Regular service passengers remained stable, while cruise passengers increased by 6.2%.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, a meeting with Raffaele Fitto on the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
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%
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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.
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
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› 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
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
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
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%
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.
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