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March 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Major shipping carriers' consolidation nears end: Lars Jensen
  • Port Tracker report indicates growth, but fears 'tariff war' talk
  • HK economy could be victim of China-US steel tariff war
  • Death toll from Maersk Honam fire rises to five, shipping line says
  • DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure
  • Djibouti signs port deal with Singapore's PIL after DP World expelled
  • Singapore's Blue Water Forwarding wins long-sought Houston contract
  • Special arrangements for Hong Kong-Philippines yacht race
  • Cathay Pacific forecast to face estimated loss of US$357m in 2017
  • US CBP comes up with strategy to deal with e-commerce rapid growth
  • Panalpina's Boehringer to lead strategic customer development

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • ONE announces new services between Indian Ocean / Subcontinent, Middle East & Europe
  • Remains of three of the four missing crew members found on board Maersk Honam
  • WISTA International appoints Diversity Committee
  • List of UNNATI initiatives for Major Ports
  • New tariffs seen threatening import growth at container ports in US
  • Operationalisation of "one time default intimation" to shipping lines by DPD importers at JNCH
  • Project to boost all-round performance of Major Ports being expeditiously implemented
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port achieves new high in container handling
  • E-way required only where value of consignment exceeds INR 50,000
  • Input tax refund to exporters being speeded up
  • Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable to deliberate on key issues in cargo & logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Not everything has a flow in it
  • Driverless trucks on roads in Atlanta area
  • Champ Cargosystems joins Air Cargo Belgium
  • Women's logistics network in Switzerland too
  • A payload giant for narrow city roads
  • Geodis puts air & ocean online
  • Huettemann ups turnover and expands
  • DHL linking up infrastructure in Vienna
  • Tender launched for Portugal - Spain railfreight line
  • ACL Airshop expands globally
  • Lateral development of Rotterdam's 2017 market share
  • DFDS redesigns Italian business
  • New Stef service proving popular
  • OOCL accomplishes turnaround
  • Dnata implements i-Cargo system from IBS
  • Rail line reopens between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
  • Hanon moves to online freight payment specialist

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Dutch flag vessels nearing government approval for use of private armed guards
  • Is there appetite for innovation in freight derivatives?
  • CMA 2018 Commodore Sabrina Chao stresses importance of Asian shipping
  • How Singapore, the world's top maritime hub, can raise its ship finance game
  • Profit potential looms large at CMA
  • HMM drops options on five VLCCs
  • KSP restructures Vietnam services
  • Korean region in jobs crisis over STX O&S and Sungdong
  • New capital mix implies higher foreclosure risk in next slump

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • How blockchain can play a life-saving role in the war against fake medication
  • Calmer waters for box trades this year as supply:demand ratio evens out
  • IATA presents the FACEs of the future, as the air cargo industry evolves
  • Insurers brace for multi-million-dollar claims as Maersk Honam is towed to port
  • Waymo, Uber, Starsky, Embark and Tesla out of stealth mode
  • App to improve working conditions in Bangladesh has good intentions...
  • New cool chain facilities take Dallas Fort Worth a step closer to its goal

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Bordelon adds 65 t SMTS crane to PSV to create ULIV
  • VIDEO: Fincantieri starts Silver Spirit stretch
  • Joe Hudspeth to join BAE Systems Power & Propulsion Solutions
  • GD Electric Boat gets $696 million for Virginia class long lead material
  • Wiernicki to CMA: New normal means nothing is normal
  • Canadian shipyard demonstrates its LNG conversion capabilities
  • I-Tech moves to strengthen Selektope supply chain

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • If the downturn can't go on forever, it still has teeth
    Michael Gove might just be right about experts, at least when it comes to shipping
  • Shipowners are not asking for autonomous shipping, technology companies are pushing it
    While renewed development in shipping is to be welcomed, there is little demand from shipping for autonomous vessels, other than...
  • Open-loop scrubbers could be obsolete in five years
    A crackdown by green-leaning European countries on current waste standards from open-loop scrubbers could render them obsolete in five years
  • Lighthouse says final Bottiglieri court decision is 'still pending'
    Banks' acceptance of Bain-GBSC package is valid only if rival is ruled out, says Italian-Greek joint venture
  • GPH bullish on future ahead of Turkish recovery
    Chief executive is optimistic on a potential concession in Cuba and adamant Turkish ports will flourish in two years
  • KMTC and SITC to launch joint Japan-Thailand service
    New service, to be called VTX3, will launch on April 15
  • Intertanko chairman advocates revision of Worldscale system
    Worldscale identified as barrier to prompt hire payment and a liquid futures market
  • US told to stay out of IMO greenhouse gas debate
    Unhelpful focus on IMO process could stymie completion of crucial carbon reduction strategy at the eleventh hour, warns ICS secretary-general...
  • Parker Harrison named Wista US president
    Crowley vice-president of procurement takes over helm of networking group from Total Marine Solutions president Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons
  • Cyclones hammer grounded Kea Trader
    Ruptured halves collide and limited oil leaks
  • Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers chief stands down
    Han Guomin retires having been at the helm of the company for nearly 10 years
  • Global box traffic makes a strong start to the year
    Volumes up 5.1%, but east-west majors see contrasting fortunes
  • South Korea to subsidise two cities hit hard by shipbuilding woes
    Government sets up a special Won130bn loans fund for businesses and extends expiry dates for existing loans
  • CIMC to issue shares in Hong Kong amid restructuring
    Proposed issue comes after the company gave up on its private placement on the Shenzhen bourse due to changed market...
  • TEN's operating performance still strong in 2017: tanker results round-up
    Latest reporting: TEN, Overseas Shipholding Group, International Seaways and Torm

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • FEU Asia-US West Coast spot rates fall below $1,000
  • Brazil deploys troops to reduce Rio de Janiero cargo robberies
  • US truck spot rates hit second-strongest in two decades
  • Road work, year-end cargo rush cause JNPT truck back-up
  • LA-LB's PierPass inches toward flat but lower fee
  • Puerto Rico's shipments focus on relief, not infrastructure upgrades
  • China-Europe rail link gets Rotterdam thinking
  • Analysis: Domino effect grips US intermodal industry

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Rosco's buyer? It's not GoodBulk
    Sources rule out John Michael Radziwill-led vehicle as buyer of 11-unit fleet as puzzle deepens.
  • Robo-shipping's safety still an issue
    Industry has not developed means to control autonomous ships that malfunction in open waters, according to experts.
  • Shipping M&A is no game, or maybe it is
    Advisor on Euronav-Gener8 deal walks through rationale behind mergers and acquisition deals.
  • Scrubber users will have to buy fuel on term contracts
    Owners will no loner be able to buy high-sulphur fuel oil for their exhaust gas scrubber-laden ships on spot market due to future lack of such fueling stations, an expert with ExxonMobil says.
  • US judge issues restraining order against Aegean Marine deal
    Shareholder vote on Melissanidis is 'sacrosanct', court says.
  • US Coast Guard readies to enforce IMO 2020
    Rear admiral puts shipowners on notice that regulatory regime will only get stricter as new areas come into focus.
  • New fund puts dry bulk FFAs in public market
    New Jersey-based ETF manager looks to capitalise on growing interest in dry bulk markets.
  • Greek bank forces sale of abandoned tanker
    National Bank of Greece tries to offload vessel formerly chartered by NewLead.
  • Trafigura banks $400m from bond issue
    Trading giant Trafigura has tapped the US dollar senior bond market for the first time. Trafigura yesterday raised $400m via a five year bond, which will be listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. Ardmore: traders taking tonnage 'quietly' Proceeds will go towards refinancing EUR 607m ($751m) of bond debt due to mature in November 2018. It follows a $600m bond issued in Singapore in March last year
  • Investor takes action against Uljanik Plovidba
    Croatian owner seeks to protect changes to company statutes.
  • Navios Midstream VLCC veteran joins scrapping train
    Tanker owned by MLP reported to be heading for demolition in $17m deal.
  • Tanker crew critically injured in blast
    Grolite Shipping vessel hit by explosion and fire in Malaysia.
  • Navibulgar crewman dies in fire
    Bulgarian inhaled smoke after cabin blaze on ro-ro.
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation eyes LNG newbuildings
    Price and settled technology make Korean newbuildings appealing to Greek shipowner.
  • Tsakos: TEN to scrap VLCC or Intertanko will shoot me
    Chief executive says veteran tanker could sell for around $20m in this quarter or the next.
  • OOIL CFO wary of Trump's trade war
    Alan Tung keeping close eye on how other countries will react to steel tariffs.
  • Color Group eyes bonds after dropping IPO
    Norwegian ro-pax owner hitting the road as it lines up Oslo issue.
  • Maersk declares general average after fire
    Partner MSC told all its boxes will be kept under control of adjuster RHL until security arrangements made.
  • MSC starts con-ro run to Turkey
    Aponte-controlled group using two ships for Italy service.
  • Navios Partners dividend arrives quicker than expected
    A reintroduction of dividend payments at Navios Maritime Partners has arrived faster than analysts were expecting. The New York-listed shipowner yesterday announced a new distribution of $0.08 per common unit at the same time as revealing a bulker buy. Noah Parquette of JP Morgan says the payments, which will start in May, had been anticipated to return at the end of the third quarter of 2018.
  • Condor denies $3.42 per hour pay claim
    RMT union planning protest against alleged low pay for ferry workers.
  • Monjasa launches bunker training scheme
    Danish fuel and tanker group recruiting for two-year course in changing sector.
  • Two halves of Kea Trader smashed together
    Hold 3 "disintegrates" in heavy cyclones in South Pacific, while limited oil deposits escape stricken vessel.
  • Tufton fund doubles fleet with boxship buys
    Deal takes spending on containerships to over $43m since London initial public offering.
  • Hyundai Heavy raises $1.1bn in rights issue
    South Korean yard giant sees debt-to-equity ratio trimmed to 78% following fund raiser.
  • Triyards launches search for new CFO
    Departure comes at critical time for Singapore-listed company as it looks to find new backer.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Southern California ports thrive in February
    The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both increased container throughput in February 2018 from 12 months earlier, the Southern Californi...
  • Flake introduces bill to block steel, aluminum tariffs
    Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., on Monday, introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump's "Section 232" tariffs on steel and aluminum f...
  • Trump sends Tillerson packing
    President Donald Trump has removed Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and plans to replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. "Mike Pompe...
  • NRF: U.S. container import growth slows in January
    Import volumes at major retail container ports in the United States grew 1.8 percent to 1.73 million TEUs in January 2018 compared with the...
  • Remains found on board Maersk Honam
    The remains of three of the four missing Maersk Honam crew members have been found on board the vessel, Maersk Line revealed Monday. "Give...
  • New freight audit tools for Haven
    The global transportation management software (TMS) provider Haven said Tuesday it has added new tools to its platform to automate freight ...
  • CBP details e-commerce strategy
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last week released a long-awaited strategy document for how the agency will contend with the secur...
  • Trucking firm fined for overcharging Postal Service
    The U.S. Justice Department said Mt. Crawford, Va.-based Beam Bros. Trucking (BBT), and owners Gerald Beam and Garland Beam, have agreed to...
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Florida remains in federal offshore oil, gas plan: US Interior chief
    US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Tuesday that federal waters offshore Florida remain in the proposed offshore oil and gas leasing plan
  • Tillerson's departure imperils Iran deal, shifts path on Venezuela oil sanctions: analysts
    President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had removed Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, a move likely to end US involvement in the Iran nuclear deal and alter the administration's plans for sanctions on Venezuela
  • NYMEX crude's April/May contango weighs on oil complex
    Oil futures fell Tuesday as support faded from US economic data as well as the exit of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, giving way to pressure from crude's weaker term structure. NYMEX crude's April/May spread settled at a contango of 4 cents/b Tuesday, compared with a backwardation of 3 cents/b Monday.
  • Japan seeks answers in light crudes, gasoil blending to meet IMO mandate
    Japanese refiners are preparing themselves to meet the IMO 2020 low-sulfur mandate through a plan that could involve processing lighter crudes and blending export-grade gasoil with high sulfur fuel oil to create a new marine fuel
  • IMO 2020 compliance to be strong, WAF refiners to benefit: sources
    Compliance by the global refining and shipping industry is expected to be high once the IMO sulfur cap on bunker fuel emissions kicks off in 2020, delegates at the African Refiners Association said Tuesday.
  • REFINERY NEWS: S Africa's Engen returns from planned maintenance: sources
  • Uncertainty looms over extent of scrubber use ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    Pricing will be the ultimate deciding factor to determine the choice of bunker fuel, sources said.
  • Singapore February bunker fuel sales gain 8% on year to 4.14 million mt
    Sales fell by 10.2% from January's levels.
  • Singapore gasoil trading volumes spike to above 5 mil barrels
    The trades -- comprising 10 ppm sulfur gasoil -- were at 4.27 million barrels for the week ended March 9.
  • LNG tanker Patris scheduled to arrive at Cove Point terminal in April: Platts cFlow
    The BP chartered Patris is currently in the Arabian Sea and scheduled to arrive at Cove Point on April 9.
  • FUTURES: Crude ticks lower on expected stock build
    Crude oil prices fell on concerns of surging US production and a slowing in exports could push inventories in the US higher, some analysts from ANZ said.

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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
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
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss 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
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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.
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.
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