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June 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL captures deal for HK offshore LNG terminal project
  • CMA CGM boosts Asea Kenya service with direct China-Mombasa link
  • HMM denies scrapping 2M vessel sharing agreement with Maersk and MSC
  • US President's trade war could get out of control, but don't panic yet
  • Hutchison's new terminal at Laem Chabang facilitates bigger ship calls
  • ONE enters into UK intermodal rail agreement with Freightliner
  • CN invests US$28m to upgrade its rail network in New Brunswick, Canada
  • Changi's air cargo volume edges up 1.8pc in May
  • Airport group slams Europe's slot allocation system
  • American Airlines moves priceless Spanish artwork to San Antonio, US
  • Australia's WiseTech buys Canadian customs Fenix software firm

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • Allcargo conferred with the coveted AaEO status by Central Board of Indirect Taxes
  • European shippers express concern about Emergency Bunker Surcharge
  • Fertilisers freed from cabotage restrictions
  • IMO focusing on women in maritime sector
  • The new sunshine sectors of India's SEZs
  • Chemical Process Equipments with support from Sparxx Maritime & Logistics & JN Port ship out India's largest FRP vessels from JN Port's shallow berth
  • Cochin Port gets a new Chairperson
  • Railways mulling turning goods sheds into freight terminals
  • India to look forward for investments in 9 more projects from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), says Piyush Goyal
  • Senior Customs officials to interact with the trade at South East CEO Conclave 2018 on June 29 in Chennai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Increasing railway speeds in Minnesota
  • Longer freight trains welcomed
  • Prologis completes sale in Germany
  • Interim CEO for ALC
  • Turkish Cargo flies big animals out of Africa
  • Wider representation of maritime interests in IMO?
  • Three new engines rejuvenate EGS rolling stock
  • Wincanton to support nuclear power station construction
  • A Chinese-Japanese-Korean triangle
  • New infrastructure manager for port of Gothenburg
  • New contract leads to significant CO2 reductions
  • Spain selects secretary general of transport
  • Descartes acquires US tracking solution provider
  • New rotation for Asaf service
  • K+N opens integrated logistics control centre
  • UK Parliament backs Heathrow expansion

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • Shipowners face structural economic challenges
  • Shipowners should consider slower engines, P&I club urges
  • Jacques R Saadé: celebrating a container shipping giant
  • Merchant shipping caught in the migrant-crisis crossfire
  • BoComm Leasing acquires Supramax quintet from Ahrenkiel
  • Latin American ports undergoing rapid growth, says APM Terminals regional head
  • Bunker sales sparked by canal expansion
  • Korea Shipping Corporation books coal carrier pair at Dae Sun

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • Boeing eyes 777 conversions as widebody freighter availability tightens
  • Transport industry frustration growing at lack of UK progress on Brexit
  • Local forwarders must diversify as trade boom attracts global 3PLs to Vietnam
  • Atlantic Container Line reinforces its faith in scrubbers to comply with new fuel rules
  • Comment: supply chain pain at Felixstowe as ambitious IT switch crashes
  • I delivered packages for Amazon and it was a nightmare
  • Heathrow: MPs vote in favour of airport expansion

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • Saudi Arabian OSV operator implements ABS NS software fleet wide
  • Virginia backs Newport News Shipbuilding's 7,000 job hiring initiative
  • Total and Pavilion move ahead on Singapore LNG bunkering
  • El Faro safety legislation to be marked up by House Committee
  • BW LPG writes Dorian LPG Board, but doesn't sweeten merger pot
  • MAN D&T rebrands as MAN Energy Solutions
  • Grimaldi adds connectivity to PureSOx scrubbers in five ACL ships
  • Deltamarin to provide concept design for hybrid mega yacht

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • EU investment in LNG bunkering 'could increase emissions'
    The $500m of private and public investments has yielded few environmental results, UMAS found
  • Nordic American Tankers sells more suezmaxes
    Company has now sold eight vessels for a total contribution of $80m
  • IEA expects 20% growth in global LNG trade by 2023
    Promising industry needs to focus on price competitiveness and reduction of methane emissions, says executive director Fatih Birol
  • French shipowners join tributes to Saadé
    Jacques R. Saadé dedicated his life to CMA CGM. A true visionary and unique entrepreneur, he made his business a...
  • Star Bulk predicted to benefit most from 2020 sulphur rules
    Star Bulk 's free cashflow should be positive for freight rates because of the low-sulphur regulations, which take effect from ...
  • Australia is bullish on IMO reform proposal
    The Pacific country expects its proposal to make the IMO more transparent will be welcomed by fellow member states at...
  • Lloyd Fonds sets out plan to reposition business
    Move implies shipping activities will be placed on back burner
  • Yang appointed as CSSC general manager
    Appointment follows a series of top management changes in China's state-owned shipbuilding sector
  • American Club marks centenary with return to surplus
    Gourdomichalis and Bondurant elected new chairman and deputy chairman
  • BW LPG sends open letter to Dorian to revive merger offer
    BW letter says that 'we have engaged with a significant percentage of Dorian's shareholder base and their response to the proposed...
  • Georgia and South Carolina chassis pool aims to cut costs
    Efficient, modern fleet sought to deal with increasing container volumes in the US southeast
  • Vinalines privatisation plan gets green light
    All assets will be transferred to a new joint stock company named Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC).
  • Italy accepts rescued migrants from Maersk boxship
    World Shipping Council adds voice to calls for clarity over Solas obligations
  • Sovcomflot cautious on LNG shipping despite bullish outlook
    Russian carrier wants to be 'a service provider rather than an asset player' in the booming LNG trade
  • Daily Briefing
    Saadé stamped his personality on to container shipping | CMA CGM founding president dies at 81| It is Seafarers' Day...
  • South Korea to boost offshore wind power capacity
    In short term, the government will support installation of 500 MW-class wind turbines along the coast

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • BCOs, truckers hope PierPass 2.0 delay will produce more gate equity
  • ELDs fuel efforts to change US trucking work rules
  • Reporter's Notebook: ELD violations fall amid effort to simplify US ag truck rules
  • India pushes east coast ports to seek transhipment business
  • LA-LB port complex confident it's chassis-ready for peak season

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • American Club's 101st meeting marked at New York celebration
    The American Club held its annual dinner in celebration of its 101st meeting in the Rainbow Room atop New York City's 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The event last week attracted 230 club members, lawyers and insurance brokers, and included a speech by club chief executive Joseph Hughes recalling wartime UK prime minister Winston Churchill. The night also featured American Club president Vincent Solarin
  • Norwegian investor adds voice to VLGC takeover drama
    Sissener understands Dorian's rejection but calls for board to negotiate with BW LPG on $1.1bn takeover offer.
  • Port Arthur LNG signs offtake deal with PGN
    Polish energy marketer will need shipping as it locks up cargoes from as-yet unbuilt US LNG plant.
  • Nova Marine Carriers in 18 ship newbuilding deal
    Chinese shipyard nets newbuilding orders worth $150m from Swiss-Italian company
  • TOTE sees favourable pricing for LNG bunkers
    Natural gas costs currently favour LNG bunkering as penetration of fuel increases.
  • 'Visionary creator' Saade was a 'survivor'
    Tributes pour in for CMA CGM founder Jacques Saade who has died aged 81.
  • Total and Pavilion hook up on LNG bunkering
    New partners to develop supply chain for Singapore using specialised vessel newbuilding.
  • Northern Drilling looks for full Oslo listing
    John Fredriksen's Northern Drilling is looking to take up a full listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange. It is presently trading on the Oslo Axess. In May the company raised $250m from a private placement working with DNB Markets, ABN AMRO Bank, Arctic Securities, Fearnley Securities and Pareto Securities.
  • Trafigura to buy Freeport LNG cargoes over three years
    Trader will take 0.5m tonnes per year from US on FOB basis.
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers nets $100m ahead of listing
    Stock in Alafouzos family backed shipowning vehicle set to begin trading as early as next week.
  • Legal bid to remove Rena from reef fails
    Wreck of boxship to stay in place after challenge dismissed in New Zealand.
  • VIDEO: Buss boxship grounds on breakwater
    German ship refloated by tugs at Torshavn in the Faroe Islands.
  • Nordic American Tankers takes sales tally to eight
    Three more veteran vessels have been sold from the fleet of Herbjorn Hansson-led company.
  • Genco shows GoodBulk how to get a deal done on Wall Street
    IPO pricing will be key for Radziwill as New York begins to trust the idea of a dry bulk recovery
  • ITIC defends shipmanager against negligence claim
    Allegation refuted by insurer after loss of lifeboat in Japan.
  • Maersk chairman insists new strategy will succeed
    AP Moller-Maersk chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe has defended the company's strategic shift from a shipping and energy conglomerate into a container and logistics specialist. The Danish giant has faced questions on the decision from some investors, fueled in part by a recovery in the oil businesses which are being sold. Skou setting up AP Moller as FedEx of box logistics In an interview with Borsen
  • Empire scores 75% profit on supramax sale
    Greek shipowner Empire Bulkers has scored a profit of more than 75% on the sale of a 15-year-old supramax that it bought two years ago. Shipbrokers said the Stamatis Molaris-led company sold the 53,000-dwt bulker Mastro Nikolas (built 2003) to an undisclosed buyer for $9.5m. Empire trims bulker fleet again with sale Empire did not respond to a request for comments. The company purchased the
  • Migrants allowed to leave Maersk boxship
    108 people disembark Alexander Maersk in Sicilian port.
  • Ahrenkiel Steamship lines up supramax leasing deal
    Bocomm Leasing said to have paid in the region of $55m for German owner's supramax stable.
  • UCL questions benefits of LNG shipping drive
    Study says $500m EU spend is a climate "dead-end"; non-fossil fuels must be used.
  • Super Eco to pick up $8.6m for ageing unit
    Greek product tanker owner Super Eco Tankers Management is selling one of its vintage units. Brokers said the Piraeus-based company has sold the 37,000-dwt Nicos Tomasos (built 2003) to an undisclosed buyer for $8.6m. Interorient tanker sale shows softening of asset values The company is known for its well-maintained fleet. The Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD)-built vessel fetched a similar price t
  • Fjord1 drives record result for Havila Holding
    Saevik family company banks strong profit despite offshore sector struggles.
  • AHTS rates more than double as Norway sells out
    Owners secure $58,000 per day in North Sea as spot tonnage tied up.
  • Les Dick pleads not guilty to animal cruelty
    Australian CEO and his company LD Shipping charged over cattle deaths.
  • Artemis Investment tops up Borr Drilling stake
    UK fund Artemis Investment Management has topped up its stake in Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling. Borr Drilling banks $350m as growth phase nears end It bought a bundle of 21,987 shares yesterday, to take its holding back to 5% of the company. Overall, Artemis has 26,632,110 shares in the jack-up rig specialist, worth NOK 1.03bn ($127.20m). Borr started with the purchase of two Hercules Offshor
  • Songa sets up dividend as Star deal nears finishing line
    A $151m payout to investors on the way as completion date and Star's Oslo listing set.
  • BW LPG calls Dorian board to the negotiating table
    Executives file second open letter a couple of weeks after takeover offer was rejected.
  • Dof Subsea ties up OSV duo
    Norwegian owner secures several contracts in Atlantic region.
  • Skangas supplies its first LBG to tanker
    Swedish company provides biogas bunkers to Furetank vessel.
  • Liquidators move in at Titan parent's unit
    Hong Kong yard group to keep shareholders informed of state of Guangdong Zhenrong Energy (HK).
  • HFW: no time for complacency on Ebola
    Law firm advises amending of Bimco clauses for vessels calling in affected areas.
  • Korea Shipping Corp books coal carriers at Daesun
    Self-unloading vessels ordered against long term charters from utility company.
  • Hapag-Lloyd plans second transpacific GRI
    Liner firm will have added $1,200 to cost of shipping container from Asia to the US since mid-June.
  • Inmarsat takeover battle looks to be two-way fight
    Eutelsat Communications latest company to express interest in maritime satellite company.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • Nearly 300 groups support tariff authority check
    A coalition of more than 270 national, state and local U.S. business groups on Tuesday sent a letter to the Senate in support of a bill by ...
  • Funds available for marine highway projects
    The Maritime Administration said it will award $6.79 million in grants for short sea shipping or marine highway projects....
  • American Shipper blockchain webinar Thursday
    Join American Shipper Research for a one-hour interactive discussion about the future of blockchain-enabled supply chains at 2 p.m. EDT Thu...
  • Executive Moves: Hamburg Süd and Port of Hamburg
    Hamburg Süd has promoted Felix Brückner to the position of assistant vice president of Area West Coast sales based in Long Beach, Calif., e...
  • Spot container rates slide
    Two of the primary indices for measuring spot rates in container shipping slipped last week compared with the previous week, but one also s...
  • Two XPO workers killed at upstate New York facility
    Two XPO Logistics employees were killed in an incident at the trucking and third-party logistics provider's facility in Lockport, N.Y., acc...
  • 'PierPass 2.0' pushed back to fourth quarter
    Container terminal operators in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach now expect their revised PierPass OffPeak program will go into effe...
  • Harley-Davidson shifting some production out of U.S.
    Harley-Davidson will shift some production out of the United States to address the "substantial cost" of retaliatory EU tariffs imposed Jun...
  • U.S. maritime academies graduate more than 1,600
    The nation's seven maritime academies this year graduated more than 1,600 men and women who will join the ranks of the U.S. merchant marine...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 26, 2018
  • Backlog at Rotterdam builds as clean-up after oil spill continues
    Spill may take several weeks to clean up, sources said.
  • INTERVIEW CORRECTION: BW LPG can convert 19 VLGCs to use LPG as bunker fuel
    LPG is a viable marine fuel choice to meet the IMO 2020 rule.
  • China-US trade spat to hit VLCC demand; Iran purchases to continue: Sinopec
    Based on current crude prices, the proposed Chinese tariff will push up the cost of US crude oil delivered into China by as much as $18-$19/b.
  • IBIA wants uniform approach to sulfur testing, reporting as IMO 2020 rule looms
    IBIA's submisssion comes ahead of a key PPR inter-sessional working group taking place at the IMO in July.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes Panamax north Pacific dry bulk TCE assessment
    The move would reflect the market's growing interest in these prices, effective August 1, 2018.
  • Japan seeks to secure 'early' US exemption for Iran oil imports: source
    "We will have to take certain measures if things move because the US wants to take [Iranian oil] to zero," Tsukioka said.
  • World Fuel Services plans upgrade at Falmouth terminal ahead of IMO 2020
    The move will include the introduction of a new 2,200 cu m cargo vessel, able to segregate up to five grades of fuel.
  • TANKERS: Scorpio enters fourth sale/leaseback for extra $42 mil in liquidity
    Scorpio will bareboat charter-in the vessels for seven years, with purchasing options for the tonnage beginning at the end of the third year of each leaseback agreement.

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Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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