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September 10, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China exports decline 1pc in August against a 3.3pc increase in July
  • Weak demand, falling rates leads to more cancelled Asia-Europe sailings
  • US-China trade conflict could take years to resolve, says Kudlow
  • Russians to build 17 icebreaking LNG tankers for Northern Sea Route
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange, CargoSmart create a new shipping index
  • North American total rail traffic down 3.3pc as economy weakens
  • Moody's sees US railways suffering 5.5pc revenue loss as coal use falls
  • Sydney's Port Botany plans to double and automate on-dock rail capacity
  • Plus.ai in joint venture with FAW Jiefang to develop self-driving trucks
  • US probe says structural steel from Canada, China, Mexico was dumped
  • UK authorities seize 1.3 tonnes of heroin at Felixstowe in Maersk box ship
  • MarAd weighs social case versus efficiency plea in port automation ruling
  • Another US trucking company announces closure in the worst year in five
  • Boeing Max return faces delays over tiff between Europe-US regulators
  • Emirates SkyCargo's new facilities enhance Dubai's cool chain reputation
  • JetBlue joins Aeronex Cargo to launch US cargo services to Florida
  • Cargo airlines prepare for demand spike in the event of hard Brexit

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
  • Challenging times for Indian rice exports - Potential new markets
  • CMA CGM Group delivers solid operating performance & above-market growth in volumes in Q2 2019 despite uncertain worldwide geopolitical environment
  • Directorate-General of Shipping celebrates 70th Foundation Day
  • Indian Register of Shipping takes over Chairmanship of IACS
  • Maersk & Koole Terminals to produce 0.5 pc sulphur marine fuel in Rotterdam
  • India raises import duty on Malaysian refined palm oil
  • India's export of value-added shrimp increasing after US tariffs on China
  • Oilmeal exports show sharp drop in Aug.
  • Chennai Port inks long-term agreement with KIA Motors for vehicle export
  • Kattupalli Port handles first exclusive call of Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • KoPT's Ideabox Challenge generates good response
  • VPT achieves impressive throughput among Major Ports during April-July 2019
  • CONCOR flags off movement of ex-im containers between Kattupalli Port & ICD Whitefield, Bengaluru via ICD Tondiarpet, Chennai
  • Trucking fleet operators' revenues & ability to repay loans seen reducing due to slowdown
  • GDP growth estimated at 6.3 pc in FY20
  • Govt expected to announce measures to boost subdued exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Alabama short line changes ownership
  • Maritime Group takes space at iPort
  • More maindeck capacity for Middle Eastern carrier
  • New train runs from Southampton to Manchester
  • Maritime coordinator receives port award
  • Tancarville at Le Havre makes a leap forward
  • How to develop Britain's maritime business
  • Plastic instead of wood
  • Estonian rail carrier further raises its profit
  • Bombardier Transportation appoints John Saabas
  • Cool in Copenhagen and Paris
  • Panattoni is building a new hub in Essen
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Speeding up intermodal transport through Vladivostok
  • Indian chairman for IACS
  • Latam Cargo gives wings to Brazilian bears
  • New crane for the Netherlands

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
  • 'World first' for Sinotrans with launch of online air freight booking platform
  • FMC set to review 'costly and unfair' demurrage and detention fees
  • CMA CGM opts for 'market share over profit' in second quarter
  • Cargo logjam certain as two-day BA pilot strike begins
  • Post-Brexit VAT on overseas parcels would be a 'no-deal stealth tax'
  • Menzies Aviation strengthens cargo team with two major appointments
  • On the wires: CMA CGM - there is one scary number on its balance sheet...
  • M&A radar: DSV Pan's new look already done in Americas, next up Asia, Europe

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
  • USCG makes plans to free four trapped in capsized car carrier
    At approximately 1 p.m., Monday, it was confirmed the remaining four crew members were still alive inside the capsized car carrier Golden Ray and an extraction plan is being developed to safely
  • High water levels bring new Seaway safety measures
    The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation reports that, this summer, the water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River again rose above the record high for this time of year
  • Trinity House launches vessel replacement project
    Trinity House, one of three General Lighthouse Authorities serving the U.K. and Ireland, has launched a vessel replacement project to commission the design and build of a vessel to replace its support
  • Wake Media names Gavin Lipsith new Head of Content
    London-based business-to-business maritime and offshore media specialist Wake Media has appointed Gavin Lipsith as its new Head of Content. Lipsith is a veteran journalist and former editor of marine technology titles The
  • London International Shipping Week kicks off
    London International Shipping Week 2019 (LISW19) got off to a flying start this morning as Lord Mountevans, Chairman of the LISW19 Board of Advisors; Nusrat Ghani MP, Minister for Maritime and IMO

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
  • The Lloyd's List Transparency in Shipping Forum - Listen Live
    Insurance, legal, security and technology experts converged on London to discuss why transparency is potentially a double-edged sword for shipping...
  • Jurisprudence impacts marine insurance rulings, argues QC
    Some judges stick to the letter of Institute Clause wordings while others take the wider context into account, according to...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 1 - Red flags in a sea of transparency
    In the first of a daily series of London International Shipping Week Podcasts, Lloyd's List Editor Richard Meade dissects the...
  • Freeport plans still face hurdles
    UK needs to remove itself from any customs arrangements with the European Union before freeports can become a meaningful option
  • Blockchain: Believe the hype
    Shipping may take longer to get to grips with blockchain than comparable sectors but the impact will be equally profound...
  • Shipyards losing race to retrofit scrubbers
    Some 86 tankers have entered dry dock for retrofitting scrubbers so far in 2019, acording to Alphatanker, compared with 153...
  • When blowing up a suezmax is not necessarily a malicious act
    There is wide scope for interpreting Institute Clauses and war risk cover wording, argues Ruth Hosking of Quadrant Chambers
  • IMO decarbonisation targets are a priority, conference told
    Reaching a minimum 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will require drastic changes taken much sooner
  • States must do more on sanctions compliance
    A panel during the Lloyd's List Transparency Forum in London addressed the ambiguity of sanctions and the role of developing...
  • Cosco Shipping names long-awaited new president
    Fu Gangfeng has a background in accounting and has had a long career at CMG and several of its subsidiaries
  • HHI seals $191m LNG carrier order from compatriot H-Line
    The yard claims to have clinched more than half of the total number of global LNG carrier orders so far
  • Refineries ramp up production runs and upgrades ahead of IMO 2020
    Some $1bn in investment has gone to just upgrading refineries to meet the expected demand for oil-based fuels complying with...
  • China Merchants Port to enter feeder market through Antong bailout
    A new joint venture, China Merchants Antong Logistics Management Company, will be established and will help the Chinese port company...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: London calling: Forget the Brexit bluster, let's focus on the international itinerary | The Lloyd's List Podcast:...
  • Maritime London calls for 'shipping czar'
    'Changing trade patterns, new vessel types, digital technologies and green solutions all offer us the opportunity to grow our market...
  • Optimistic start as UK Freeports Advisory Panel holds first meeting
    A wide range of potential areas of focus was discussed, such as how freeports could specifically benefit local economies and...
  • Lloyd's List forum to focus on smart ports in the SAMEA region
    Join two panels of experts at the Lloyd's List Smart Ports Forum, to be held in Dubai on November 20...
  • MISC does not see 'big shift' due to IMO 2020
    Parent company Petronas is also gearing up for IMO 2020 by preparing facilities to supply liquefied natural gas as a...
  • Four missing after ship capsizes off US coast
    Golden Ray, under the Marshall Islands flag, was bound for Baltimore with a cargo of cars, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, which identified Hyundai Glovis as the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
  • NY-NJ promotes block stowage to increase port rail flow
  • Tech providers seen missing shipper needs
  • Amazon acquires branded intermodal containers
  • India's Concor extends coastal reach to Bangladesh
  • Performance crimps Mexico intermodal growth
  • Uber Freight moving headquarters to Chicago
  • VC funds fuel logistics innovation, but fail to disrupt

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard to be 'up and running' this week
    The yard, owned by Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean Cruises, closed for days in Hurricane Dorian aftermath
  • Stopford: Ship carbon output should be part of charter contract
    Shipping economist was speaking today during WISTA panel at London International Shipping Week
  • Hoegh Autoliners CEO to leave after heavy losses
    Hoegh Autoliners' chief executive and chief financial officer are leaving the company after heftly losses in the privately owned company. CEO Ivar Hansson Myklebust has been replaced by the Oslo-based company's by Hoegh group veteran Thor Jorgen Guttormsen. CFO Ingrid-Due Gundersen is also leaving the company. Chairman Leif O Hoegh said there is no secret that Hoegh Autolines has had poor results
  • Shareholders to consider DryShips plan to go private
    Special meeting set for early October
  • Concordia Maritime receives $5m IMOIIMAX windfall
    Concordia Maritime has received a payment of $5m related to two of its IMOIIMAX tankers. Concordia Maritime loss narrows in second quarter The windfall is based on the cooperation between Stena Bulk and the Swedish tanker owner. "Concordia Maritime was the driving force behind the IMOIIMAX concept initiative and the payment is a consequence of the commercial successes of the IMOIIMAX fleet si
  • Geopolitical problem 'worse and worse' for shipmanagers
    Delegates at InterManager conference wrestle with problems of US sanctions
  • LNG prepares to debut in its first floating power project
    One business model could offer a second life to older vessels as their trading days come to an end
  • Cocaine seized from UBC cargoship in Mexico
    Authorities find what they believe is 49kg of drug on UBC Tokyo in Altamira
  • Seaspan snaps up boxship for ONE charter
    New York-listed owner is chartering 9,600-teu vessel to Japanese group for three years.
  • Nicolas Saverys on 'fantastic gas' and Exmar's inhouse 'mini Rolls-Royces'
    Exmar will remain a logistics provider and should not stray into the product whether it is LPG or LNG, chairman and managing director Nicolas Saverys believes. The exception might be, for example, a move to deliver floating power, but only at a customer's request, he says. "We are bringing added value to the product. But we stay in logistics." He is concerned about shipping's reputation, even fo
  • Stena Impero could be free 'within days'
    Iran says necessary steps to release Stena tanker are underway.
  • Japan, France may join US-led tanker defence group
    Meanwhile, Iran begins enriching uranium
  • German tanker players forge new alliances to finance fleet renewal
    Cautious market optimism marks new era of funding for companies hit by the financial crash and collapse of KG (limited partnership) structures
  • Norden appoints Rojel to meet decarbonisation targets
    Danish owner creates dedicated role to push for CO2-neutral transport.
  • Pioneering spirit of LNG is alive and well at Exmar
    Chief executive Nicolas Saverys talks inspirational figures, his future and reveals the company's next quest in FLNG
  • H-Line renewing LNG carrier fleet at Hyundai
    South Korean owner agrees $191m deal for vessel at domestic yard.
  • Shipping investor Frederik Mohn quits Dof board
    Norwegian resigns as director two years after selling out of OSV company.
  • PwC reveals blueprint to boost $6bn London maritime sector
    A new report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers has come up with 36 ways in which London can grow its maritime services offering. Shipping's myriad challenges to fuel London debate, Paddy Rodgers says London-based marine insurance, shipbroking, legal, finance and classification industries are worth $6bn to the UK economy each year, in a global market estimated to be worth $20bn. The 'Catching the Wave'
  • Hafnia Tankers aims for IMO's 2030 and 2050 emissions targets
    BW's product tanker arm has begun to study a means of cutting emissions from its owned fleet while preparing for IMO 2020
  • V.Group scoops 93-ship ADNOC crewing deal
    Shipmanager signs contract with Abu Dhabi owner for its offshore fleet.
  • Oshima chases 30-bulker order target
    Japanese yard determined to fill its orderbook three years ahead
  • Klaveness boss calls for funding scheme to boost CO2 reduction
    Lasse Kristoffersen says carbon pricing will be required if the IMO is to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals
  • Shipowners grapple with the big questions facing LNG shipping
    Established giant MOL, emerging player Flex LNG and new entrants Capital Gas and Celsius Shipping give their views
  • Iran seizes tug and 12 Filipino crew
    Vessel was held in Persian Gulf over alleged fuel smuggling.
  • Resilient Transworld Singapore reflects on 20 years in shipping
    Transworld Singapore celebrates the milestone and details how earlier hardships turned into successes
  • Two crew stabbed to death on aframax
    Police investigating possible double murder on Carlini ship.
  • Rising costs send Exmar into the red
    Belgian gas carrier owner hit by bigger operating and depreciation expenses in first half
  • Iran says hunted VLCC has offloaded crude cargo
    Adrian Darya 1 believed to have discharged in Syria in contravention of EU sanctions.
  • CMA CGM ekes out small profit in second quarter
    French liner giant says cost cutting effort has trimmed operational expenses by $51 per TEU
  • DFDS and Moby agree ro-pax ferry swap deal
    Danish operator says ship additions will boost freight capacity between UK and Holland by 40%
  • Oldendorff charters second Castor Maritime panamax
    Petros Panagiotidis-led owner provides $5m loan facility to help pay for latest acquisition
  • Four missing crew pulled to safety from capsized car carrier
    Fourth crewmember was trapped inside the ship behind glass within engine control room, said US Coast Guard

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
  • Operators demand special economic status for UK ports and airports
    But a failure to secure a no-deal Brexit could scupper their plans to reshore manufacturing.
  • Amazon to fly two freighters of relief supplies for Dorian survivors
    Amazon Air to operate 2 freighters full of relief supplies to Dorian survivors in The Bahamas
  • Amazon air transport provider, ATSG, names new president
    Air Transport Services Group, a major provider of midsize leased cargo aircraft and transportation services for customers such as DHL and Amazon, named current Chief...
  • 'Outstanding news': Last four crew members rescued from car carrier Golden Ray
    The Coast Guard said four men trapped inside the hull of the car carrier Golden Ray have been rescued through a hole cut in the...
  • The lowly rail freight carload - diminishing volume but still impressive profitability
    Can carload rail become a volume and market share leader in today's emerging high-tech freight logistics world? Or will it continue to exhibit a declining...
  • Minimal cargo impact expected from British Airways strike
    Logistics providers have been able to plan around the British Airways labor disruption and avoid cargo delays for their clients.
  • Insurance group cautions against FMCSA's short-haul proposal
    IIHS says driver fatigue still is a "major risk factor."
  • Greenbrier unveils new covered hoppers for grain shipments
    The railcar manufacturer says the covered hoppers are shorter but enable faster grain discharges.
  • China's Sinoair adds online service with Freightos WebCargo
    China's largest freight forwarder will use WebCargo platform to bring rates and capacity online.
  • C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld, Uber Freight's Lior Ron to highlight new Townhall Series at CSCMP EDGE 2019
    C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld and Uber Freight's Lior Ron will headline the Townhall Series at the upcoming CSCMP EDGE 2019 conference. The pair will discuss...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/9
    PHI to CHI lane (VPC) stronger on increased freight into NY/NJ
  • UPS hiring 100,000 seasonal workers for peak, expanding access to tuition reimbursement plan
    UPS to hire 100k employees for peak season, and will expand tuition reimbursement plan
  • Today's pickup: Many happy (in-person) returns, e-tailers hope; the masses want next-day delivery
    Humans are helping e-tailers lower logistics costs; logistics newbies, meet the seasoned pros
  • Coast Guard contacts four crew members in capsized car carrier
    More than 24 hours after the car carrier Golden Ray capsized, Coast Guard rescuers have made contact with 4 trapped crewmembers.
  • Cummins closes $290 million acquisition of fuel cell maker Hydrogenics [Update]
    Cummins Inc. closed its $290 million purchase of fuel cell maker Hydrogenics on September 9, the second major investment in fuel cell technology in less...
  • US promises to sanction purchasers of Iranian oil
    A Treasury Department official reaffirmed on Sept. 8 the Trump administration's denial of temporary waivers that previously allowed countries to import Iranian crude oil under...
  • Wet, stormy day will delay drivers in Midwest (forecast video)
    Summer day full of high heat, severe storms and wildfire smoke. Truckers should expect typical delays in several states.
  • What Uber Freight's move to Chicago means
    The move signals the shift from a tech startup to a mature logistics operation.
  • Canada's largest public pension fund invests $115 million in Delhivery
    Canada Pension Plan Investment Board secures board seat in deal with the Indian third-party logistics provider.
  • Jet extends deadline to land investor
    The financially troubled Indian carrier grounded operations in April.
  • Allison Transmission pays $103 million to acquire two suppliers
    Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. is paying $103 million to acquire two suppliers of critical components to its automatic transmissions. The company said the acquisitions will...
  • Roadrunner announces new CFO
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems announced that it has found a replacement for its chief financial officer role as the restructuring continues.
  • Navigating maritime landscape in age of digitalization
    Digitalization comes with its share of problems and it is vital for businesses to understand what the technology means before they go ahead and adopt...
  • Ontario gets 60-minute booze delivery
    The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has joined forces with Foodora, an international food delivery app, to pilot on-demand alcohol delivery in under an...
  • Mexican government proposes restricting double tractor-trailer trucks
    Mexico's legislature is considering proposals that would limit the permitted weight of double tractor-trailer trucks - called "fulles" in Mexico - to decrease truck-involved accidents...
  • Daimler Trucks begins Level 4 autonomous testing on public roads
    Daimler Trucks is moving closer to its goal of commercially producing Level 4 autonomous trucks with public road testing in Virginia.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
  • Weather conditions delay bunkering operations at Novorossiisk port
    Bad weather in Novorossiisk, Russia, has impacted bunkering operations in the port, market participants said Monday.
  • FUTURES 4: Crude settles higher as Saudis reinforce cut commitment
    Crude futures climbed Monday after Saudi Arabia's new energy minister reaffirmed his country's compliance with OPEC+ production cuts, while Iraq announced production cuts from October.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Uniper plans improvements at Fujairah facility for 2019-2020
    The first of the phases started in August and "is expected to contribute to our production gains and operating flexibility objectives for IMO 2020", it said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch spot assessments of WTI Midland DES Singapore, N Asia
    In Southeast Asia, the Platts WTI Midland assessment will reflect cargoes for delivery DES Singapore.
  • More HK-listed Brightoil's bunker tankers put up for sale as it continues to restructure
    Bids, along with the deposit, should be submitted to the sheriff's office no later than 3 pm Singapore time on September 20.
  • APPEC INTERVIEW: Middle East stands firm as Asia's main crude supplier - Barkindo
    Middle East remains the main supplier of crude oil to Asia, Barkindo 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
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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