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February 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Box volumes at Port of Singapore surge 14pc in Jan to nearly 3m TEU
  • HMM sinks deeper in red with net loss of US$1.1b for 2017
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to place bumper box ship order
  • OOCL cancels Trans-Pacific sailing after the Chinese New Year holiday
  • Evergreen to charter 12 x 11,000 TEU newbuilds from Shoei Kisen Kaisha
  • THE Alliance fine tunes port rotations and adds new Red Sea service
  • More sophisticated vessels needed on intra-Asia trade for Gold Star Line
  • Westports container volume plunges 9pc hit by global alliances
  • AAT to handle Air Seoul's cargo in Hong Kong
  • Urumqi receives first direct shipment of fresh seafood from Pakistan
  • London Gatwick cargo rises 29.6pc in January and up 25.4pc in 2017

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics wins prestigious Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award
  • Chemical shipping freight rates seen weakening
  • COSCO's newly launched CI1 service makes maiden call at APM Terminals Mumbai
  • Evergreen charters twelve 11,000-TEU vessels
  • MOL enters into alliance with NCC
  • Schulte Group receives approval for PRONAV acquisition
  • India & Bangladesh discuss measures to boost bilateral trade & economic relations
  • Health, Safety & Environment of prime importance, says CSL
  • Gateway Distriparks' PAT up in Q3
  • Nitin Gadkari releases India's first ever Highway Capacity Manual

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Strong partners hitch up for Malaysia-Singapore HSR
  • Laurels for BDP International's ethics
  • DB Schenker supports "Mars mission"
  • Flower power fuelling air cargo volumes
  • Russia and Argentina developing rail links
  • Sétubal preparing ground for 800 m quay
  • DHL receives AEO certification in Indonesia
  • First perishable freight train from China to Moscow
  • Smooth start to the year for Polb
  • Asian partners intensify cargo cooperation
  • A decade of flying spare parts
  • 300 t of cosmetics for China
  • Polish ports linked by new rail services
  • Col takes the lead in France
  • THE Alliance introduces new service
  • Liege lands Turkish Cargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • Hong Kong 'mainlandification' continues with Wah Kwong-CMB Financial Leasing tie-up
  • Lodestar deal furthers fixed P&I consolidation
  • ICS appeals against Indonesian cabotage for coal and palm oil exports
  • Hamburg port misses out on cargo growth
  • Hong Kong boosts productivity with remote-controlled yard operations
  • EIG files new US lawsuit against Keppel O&M
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics raises antitrust provision
  • MISC's full-year revenue up by 4.6% despite weak fourth quarter
  • Truong Phat Loc Shipping exits VLGC segment
  • South Korean shipowners and trade bodies to generate more cargoes
  • NYK Line embezzlement probe could show USD18.6 million loss

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • NYK faces loss of ¥2bn and probes embezzlement claims at car-carrier subsidiary
  • Cargo airlines help you say it with flowers for Valentine's Day - but at a price
  • Ocean carriers hit by costlier fuel, now face spike in charter hire rates
  • JD Logistics attracts $2.5bn investment to develop drones and robot systems
  • Chinese operator expects big increase in Europe-bound trains
  • US airport to develop major cargo hub on adjacent land

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • Waterfront Shipping to charter four more methanol fueled newbuilds
  • P&R Water Taxi uses cloud-based solution for maintenance
  • Inmarsat and Intellian to work on major FleetBroadband enhancements
  • Shanghai shenanigans likely to cost NYK Line $18.7 million
  • PODCAST: Offshore wind: Which way is the wind blowing?
  • Spill response: OSRL and Cedre strengthen cooperation
  • Two Turkish shipyard newbuilds get Ecospeed protection
  • MME Group solutions picked to protect MV Werften cruise ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • Scorpio Tankers' net loss deepens on merger costs
    The world's largest owner of product tankers posts worse-than-expected results
  • TEN clinches new charter deals for seven panamaxes
    Extensions with Flopec promise minimum of $70m in revenues
  • Bad corporate governance is a deal-breaker for shipping IPOs, analyst warns
    Leading shipping analyst calls for zero tolerance of related-party transactions
  • First VLCC loading in continental US signals oil export boom
    LOOP turns bi-directional as test run is under way
  • Fickle geopolitics shadow shipping
    Americas Awards judges warn of outside influence on global shipping industry
  • Maritime UK demands more pragmatism on EU transition
    Maritime UK chairman David Dingle urges British government to set politics aside in European Union withdrawal talks, and calls for...
  • How will the IMO help with 2020 sulphur cap?
    A single set of guidelines will be adopted later this year
  • ICS warns Indonesia against protectionist measure
    Indonesian coal exports could be seriously undermined, insiders warn
  • Epic Gas sees bright spots in US exports and STS
    LPG carrier's bottom line plagued by impairment in 2017
  • Spot rates plateau ahead of Chinese New Year
    Carriers unable to push through last minute rate hike before Chinese factories close for the holiday period
  • Daily Briefing
    French oil and gas service provider Bourbon Corporation is taking a heavy loss on the sale of 41 older ships...
  • Five killed in blast at India's Cochin Shipyard
    Another 12 workers seriously injured
  • Bulk sector drives sharp rise in Shipping Corporation of India profit
    Fiscal third quarter profit for the state-owned company jumps to $12.8m
  • Keppel served with summons in new EIG lawsuit
    Singapore shipbuilder believes lawsuit is without merit and will vigorously defend itself
  • Kawasaki to build azimuth thruster propellers for Chinese corporation
    The Japanese shipbuilder will build four units for China Communications Import & Export Corporation for delivery to Tianjin Lingang Tug
  • NYK expects an $18m hit from suspected misconduct in Shanghai
    Company seeks more time to file quarterly securities report amid investigation into possible embezzlement, or unlawful expenditures
  • New Indonesian coal rules can benefit owners and insurers, says Asian Bulk Logistics official
    World's largest seaborne coal exporter plans to oblige traders to use Indonesian carriage and insurance but leaves room for foreign...
  • Seaborne thermal coal trade forecast to grow by 5% in 2018
    China and India will raise imports while the US acts as a swing supplier, says Noble analyst

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • US LTL trucking firms plan expansions, higher rates
  • Crowley moves first cargo under $2.3B US defense contract
  • Trump proposes cutting harbor maintenance tax rate
  • Shallow Elbe River limits Hamburg's 2017 volume
  • Milan-Basel rail resumes, terminals work down backlog
  • Analysis: Rising US truck rates compel shippers to rethink practices
  • Central America led US import growth in 2017
  • India's private terminals carve out transhipment niche
  • Hong Kong port automation to boost productivity

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • Tsakos Energy extends hire on panamaxes
    Diversified tanker owner keeps up strategy of long-term employment for fleet.
  • Safe Bulkers breaks loss-making streak
    New York-listed company reports its first adjusted net profit after 11 quarterly losses, but still takes impairment.
  • GMS calls 'Fake News' on Seatrade claims
    Leading cash buyer of ships for demolition denies ties to four reefer ships that were said to have hazardous waste.
  • Investors in Scorpio Group companies change stakes
    Fidelity Investments buys more shares of Scorpio Tankers while Raging Capital Management reduces ownership in Scorpio Bulkers.
  • New supramax for Greek shipowner New Horizon
    Purchase of 10-year old bulk carrier marks first deal in two years for five-year old owner.
  • Waterfront MR tanker order goes to four
    Main methanol shipper looks to both increase cargo capacity and demonstrate use of fuel in shipping.
  • Bugbee tackles bond questions after Scorpio Tankers share slump
    President says convertible refinancing not on agenda after equity 'flu jab'.
  • UOB provisions hit $1.1bn in 2017
    But excess allowance reverses some of the losses from tough oil and shipping markets.
  • Chemical leak blamed for fatal blast
    Cochin Shipyard boss explains how sudden gas build-up could have led to explosion.
  • Epic Gas steps up renewal with sale
    Disposal of 1990s-built ship comes after arrival of several newbuildings in 2017.
  • Essar Shipping cuts third quarter loss
    Indian bulker owner boosted by rising revenue.
  • Scorpio Tankers adds chartered ships amid fourth quarter miss
    Five ships fixed in or extended, reflecting expectations of marker rebound.
  • ICS urges Indonesia to drop cabotage rules
    Peter Hinchliffe says new restrictions are harmful and discriminatory.
  • Legal fight begins to reduce Indian bulker queue
    Importer says coal cargoes on eight vessels halted at Mormugao.
  • Alphaliner charts rise in orderbook after newbuilding run
    Maersk Line, Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming deals to help orderbook back toward 15% of trading fleet.
  • Fred Olsen and N-O-S team on crew vessels
    Norwegian owner's fleet to be managed by Swedish partner.
  • American Shipping hit by higher interest
    But Jones Act market enjoying "significantly improved" conditions, tanker owner says.
  • Ryan seeks marine growth as it buys Lodestar P&I
    Francois Pinault's Tawa Associates selling its fixed premium protection and indemnity venture
  • Franbo Lines adds another supramax
    Taiwanese owner continues expansion with Japanese capture.
  • Navios Maritime Partners in $35m fundraiser
    Angeliki Frangou-led MLP raising more cash with the help of its parent.
  • Shipowners facing ticking data timebomb
    Many companies unprepared for new EU privacy regulations that could result in fines of up to EUR 20m or 4% of turnover, HFW says.
  • Sea Trucks offloads four construction vessels
    Company says disposal of tonnage will reduced debt owed under secured bonds by $215m.
  • Impairments drive Epic Gas to $16.3m loss
    Singapore-based LPG specialist sees stronger freight rate increases in smaller size vessels.
  • Lunar New Year drives US LPG cargoes to Europe
    Record volumes of gas diverted to the west as Chinese annual festivities weaken demand.
  • Shipping will slump again due to 'human nature'
    Recovery will continue for the near future, but downturn will return at some point says shipowner.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • Yilport box volumes grow 9.5% in 2017
    Yilport Holding, the port terminal operator and logistics subsidiary of the Yildirim Group, saw throughput at its container terminals jump ...
  • Steel, aluminum imports face wide or narrow remedies
    Separate reports on the national security impacts of steel and aluminum imports sent by the Commerce Department to President Trump in Janua...
  • Pilot posts record Q4 revenues
    Pilot Freight Services saw its revenues rise 10 percent year-over-year to $639 million in 2017, according to a recent statement from the co...
  • New coin launched to support shipping blockchain platform
    A new shipping technology company on Wednesday said it has raised $7 million through an initial coin offering (ICO) that will help support ...
  • NYK reports possible $18.6m embezzlement
    NYK said former employees in China may have embezzled or "committed unlawful expenditure" at a cost of 2 billion yen (U.S. $18.6 million) t...
  • NTSB releases final report on El Faro investigation
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the investigation of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro...
  • Former CP employee sentenced for IT sabotage
    The Justice Department on Tuesday said Christopher Victor Grupe was sentenced to a year, plus one day, to prison for intentionally causing ...
  • CBP collects over $34.8b in duties in FY2017
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) collected approximately $40.1 billion in duties, taxes and other fees in fiscal 2017, including ov...
  • Senate confirms rail, truck agency administrators
    The U.S. Senate on Tuesday evening confirmed by voice vote Ronald Batory as administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
  • Oil rises as equities recover from CPI report
    The oil complex snapped higher Wednesday.
  • TANKERS: Scorpio says young product tankers well positioned for 0.5% sulfur ceiling
    The IMO 2020 global sulfur ceiling decrease to 0.5% from the current ceiling of 3.5% will be a relatively easy transition for Scorpio Tanker's large under-15-year-old product tanker fleet.
  • TANKERS: Russian ports impose stricter ice class restrictions
    Three key Russian ports in the Gulf of Finland are set to expand ice class restrictions later in February.
  • Asian fuel oil cracks strengthen on weaker crude, healthier fuel demand
    High sulfur fuel oil cracks in Asia are strengthening amid weaker crude prices and healthier demand in the fuel oil and bunker fuel markets, hitting their highest levels since the start of this year.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks down 2.4% on week to January 22
    Heavy distillates drop 16.1% to lowest recorded level.
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread nears $4/b
    In order for WTI to keep chipping away its discount to Brent, the US crude market must continue to tighten relative to the rest of the world.

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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
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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.
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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