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October 7, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • Results to date are much better than initially expected, says NYK President while marking 135th anniversary of NYK's founding
  • Sal Heavy Lift acquires major stake in Intermarine & expands its business in the Americas
  • Unprecedented Golden Week capacity increase on Transpacific
  • Coffee shipments marginally up during April-September
  • DGTR notifies investigation into subsidised imports of copper tubes, pipes from Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam
  • JN Port attains 95 pc year-on-year cargo throughput in Sept. 2020
  • Personnel changes at Major Ports
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Logistics challenges, reduction in turnaround time for seamless cargo movement between India & Bangladesh a priority: Minister
  • Piyush Goyal emphasises on boosting rail freight
  • IRCON floats tenders for construction of Coal India's 135-km east-west rail corridor
  • Mumbai Port Trust actively participating in Clean India movement

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Vaccine readiness
  • Austrian block train remains on track
  • Trade between UAE and Israel has begun
  • Additional rail capacity for Canada's industry
  • The CMA CGM Group recruits
  • Port indices climbing worldwide, says Drewry
  • First of two freighters from Fiji to Singapore
  • Batliwala becomes chairman, Erbacher returns
  • New container trains to run between Siberia and China
  • Two rating agencies on Jaxport's side
  • Supply Chain Valley in Venlo is born
  • Afrijet takes over converted ATR freighter from Aelis
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • No more locomotive change at the border
  • Generation change at TST
  • Five more weekly flights between BRU and MIA
  • Laurels for Priority Freight
  • Digital US contract platform goes Europe

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • Atlas Air 'moving the goalposts' after five years of talks with pilots' union
  • SGP unveils mega-hub ambitions as it takes over second terminal at KAPD
  • Xpediator expands European logistics footprint with takeover of Nidd Transport
  • New cargo services at Brussels Airport as carriers gear up for vaccine flights
  • Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM credit ratings upgraded ahead of 'bumper' Q3
  • Keeping supply chains running financially smoothly in these extraordinary times
  • Against the odds: Kuehne + M'rsk - the night is still young. But...
  • Snapshot: DSV Panalpina? Mesmerising
  • Supply chain radar: Growing up...Zim lines up its fifth IPO attempt

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • ABS launches My Digital Fleet
    Timely access to relevant information to support the safe and efficient operation of vessels is critical in the digital era and offers a competitive edge. However, vessel data typically resides in disparate
  • Ricardo Carlton is new Port Everglades Director of Operations
    Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels has appointed Ricardo D. Charlton, BSME, FSO, as the port's new Director of Operations. "Ricardo is an outstanding addition and brings a wealth
  • Laborde Products named new distributor for Scania USA
    Scania USA has selected Laborde Products as the new distributor for Scania Marine Engines along the U.S. Gulf Coast and in Midwest markets. Laborde Products has been devoted to developing commercial engine
  • VIDEO: World's largest civilian hospital ship nears completion
    International charity Mercy Ships says that its second hospital ship, Global Mercy, will soon join its first, Africa Mercy, in bringing desperately needed medical services to Africa. Between 1990 and 2020, Mercy
  • MSC sees hydrogen and biofuels in future fuel mix
    Container shipping giant MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) is looking at hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source for the future. Meantime, it is increasingly pioneering the use of

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • Charterers to report shipping emissions in green initiative
    Key energy, mining and agricultural companies and commodity traders have launched a new initiative that will see them report annual...
  • From the News Desk: Shipping struggles to repel hackers
    Shipping companies and organisations have received a sharp wake-up call as to the threat of cyber attacks, with several affected...
  • Shipping expects post-pandemic economic crisis
    Respondents to the latest Global Maritime Forum survey cited economic concerns and the impact of decarbonisation of shipping as being...
  • Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy
    De Stoop believes a carbon levy on shipping fuels that increases gradually is more likely to be agreed on than...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The road to future fuels
    Listen to the second of three special edition podcasts produced in association with DNV GL examining the tectonic shift shaping...
  • China bunker volume growth not hampered by pandemic
    'Singapore's marine fuel sales have stayed robust even as there were significant decreases seen in demand from certain parts of...
  • Antwerp receives EU funding for port carbon capture
    The Port of Antwerp was granted funding for two feasibility studies. It will look at moving CO2 by pipeline to Rotterdam...
  • Okeanis chief does not see LNG as long-term fuel solution
    Speaking at a Marine Money virtual event, Mr Alafouzos said he does not see LNG as a long-term fix for...
  • India to surpass China as the world's largest LPG importer by 2030
    Poten expects Indian LPG consumption to increase by 2% in 2020, rising by 17% in the next five years compared...
  • Boxship sector takes first steps towards ammonia use as fuel
    Joint development programme receives design in principle approval from Lloyd's Register for ammonia-fuelled vessel
  • Suez casualty ruling hailed as victory for common sense
    Greece-owned bulk carrier was in breach of rules 5, 7 and 8 of the Collision Regulations, Mr Justice Teare decided
  • Panama Canal sees flat volume growth due to pandemic
    After a strong start to its 2020 financial year, the Panama Canal was hit by falling demand in May and June
  • PSA unit takes over control of Dammam
    The Singaporean operator takes over the management of Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Port through its Saudi Global Ports unit. PSA...
  • MSC eyes hydrogen for zero-carbon fuel source
    Collaboration with participants along the entire fuel supply chain will be critical as shipping makes efforts to remove carbon-based energy
  • Singapore to boost LNG bunkering and digitalisation
    Singapore has acknowledged LNG as a key transitional fuel towards a low-carbon future and has set up a regulatory and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek bulker 'wholly responsible' for Suez multiple pile-up | Does digital leviathan threaten fair competition in shipping?
  • Equatorial launches new digital bunkering tool
    The new tool is expected to remove any miscommunication between parties, including shipping agents, surveyors, traders and ship operators, said...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • Forward Air extends inland dray reach with Memphis acquisition
  • Drayage tech provider acquires truck parking marketplace
  • DCLI exiting NVO business to deal directly with truckers
  • Transfix offers free software to woo small carriers
  • Regulators delay Vancouver terminal decision, advance competing expansion
  • CMA CGM slow to restore e-commerce services

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • New Caledonia rethinks its LNG import plan as power needs rise
    Funding from France helps to attract bidders as island territory votes to remain French
  • Multiple failings likely to be uncovered in Panama probe into livestock carrier loss
    Death toll means the ship is one of the deadlines incidents since 2009, when 44 seafarers went missing in the loss of another converted vessel
  • Hapag-Lloyd, ship manager fight Covid-19 suits from longshoremen
    One longshoreman contracted the respiratory illness, while the other argues exposure
  • Hermitage Offshore fleet set for the auction block
    The company had as many as four bids for its fleet before heading to bankruptcy court
  • Yieldstreet wins $76.7m summary judgment against Lakhanis in London High Court
    This is the second judgment awarded against the Lakhanis, who are now personally liable for a total of $124m in outstanding loans
  • Hygo Energy IPO not the first shipping deal to be blown up by a hidden time bomb
    Deal had completed investor book, possibly below price range, but the company may now have to look outside for new chief executive if past is the prologue
  • Baltic Dry Index keeps cruising amid China's iron ore demand
    Capesize fixtures may get split into panamax charters, according to Clarksons Platou Securities
  • Rising tide of US LPG exports set to lift Navigator Holdings
    Jefferies analysts says low fleet growth creates the perfect platform for stronger rates
  • MSC explores hydrogen as potential fuel source
    World's second largest liner operator backs hydrogen and biofuel but ensures its biggest ships are LNG-ready
  • Coronavirus hits US bunker hubs hard but Asian ports show resilience
    Singapore, Japan and Zhoushan among top performing hubs as sales collapse in the US Gulf
  • UK detains offshore vessel in Aberdeen over crew welfare concerns
    Full inspection now planned as RMT union criticises wage level on Ben Nevis
  • Royal Caribbean Group faces a subdued 50th birthday celebration
    Coronavirus leaves cruise giant with little to cheer about as it celebrates its golden anniversary
  • Bjorn Tore Larsen says he still wants to own a private fleet despite bulker sale effort
    The company is looking to sell a panamax bulker, which would leave it with just one wholly-owned ship
  • Navig8 strikes first pool deal with Ibaizabal Tankers for suezmax
    UK-headquartered group expands Suez8 operations with Spanish owner's 2004-built ship
  • Worker dies in accident at leading Turkish green recycler
    Isiksan ship breaking yard has safety and environmental approval from the European Commission and ClassNK
  • DSME to offer ammonia-ready designs in bid to hit CO2 targets
    Shipbuilder logs approval in principle for ultra large containership fuelled by ammonia and sets 2025 target
  • Trio of gasoline-laden Iranian tankers arrive in fuel-starved Venezuela
    The US has opted not to intervene the oil trade between the two sanctioned countries for now
  • HMM fills all 12 of world's biggest boxships on maiden voyages
    Resurgence in container demand shown by South Korean owner's full house for Samsung and DSME newbuildings
  • Battle lines drawn: SK Shipping and Capital Maritime set to go to trial in tanker fight
    One tanker remains at the centre of a dispute between South Korean shipowner and companies managed by Greece's Capital Maritime
  • Sberbank unit snaps up 46 Palmali tankers for $60m
    Russian creditor buys fleet of Turkish owner's bankrupt Russian unit after failing to find any other buyer
  • CMB and Centerbridge wind down boxship fund
    Belgian owner buys out private equity partner stake in containership investment vehicle
  • Greens hit out at IMO's watered down proposal on carbon emissions
    Lobby groups say they have been cut out of compromise deal which is heading for approval in November
  • Swan Energy's new FSRU offered for trading as project rebuilds
    Regas unit for delayed Indian terminal is finally delivered but cyclone damage to breakwater must first be repaired
  • Hoegh LNG lifts fundraising to $35m with second bond tap
    Norwegian LNG carrier owner still has headroom to sell more five-year bonds as it refinances early
  • Biggest civilian hospital ship newbuilding near to delivery
    The $200m Global Mercy will double the capacity for charity Mercy Ships to deliver medical aid to African countries
  • S&P upgrades Hapag-Lloyd after it beats rivals' margins
    German liner company now at highest rating level since coverage started in 2010
  • Zodiac Maritime snaps up bargain capesize bulker from Italy's Bottiglieri
    Shipowner taking advantage of prices that are still relatively low to bring in younger tonnage
  • Zodiac Maritime buys another capesize bulker
    Shipowner taking advantage of prices that are still relatively low to bring in younger tonnage
  • Boa demands $12m from investor after winning legal spat over newbuild
    Norwegian owner finally wins battle against shareholder controlled by Ukrainian billionaire Kostyantyn Zhevago
  • Biggest civilian hospital ship newbuilding near to delivery
    The $200m Global Mercy will double the capacity for charity Mercy Ships to deliver medical aid to African countries
  • Poten: Over 70% of VLGC fleet opts for low-sulphur fuels
    But US-based consultancy says increasing number of ships will use LPG dual fuel engines
  • Singapore bunker firm founder charged over Shell Bukom oil theft
    Pai Keng Pheng charged with abetting the offence of dishonestly receiving stolen property
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao: BW boss aims to be on the right side of history, by helping to shape it
    Singapore's action man with a plan
  • Insurers warn shipping is not prepared for the next pandemic
    Marsh and International Union of Marine Insurance already looking beyond Covid-19 to how the next threat may play out

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • New ship orders sink as fear of future economic crisis grows
    Shipping CEOs see an increasing risk of a global economic crisis in the decade ahead.
  • Mexican rail blockade continues to affect freight flows
    Railway blockades reportedly are costing the Mexican economy more than $18 million a day.
  • Envase acquires SecurSpace for drayage storage
    Drayage truckers on the Envase platform have access to an online marketplace that connects them to available parking and storage lots nationwide.
  • Airline group issues distress call as projected losses reach $128B
    Airlines are slowly adding flights, but don't mistake that for market optimism. Bookings are trending down for the winter and airlines are bleeding billions in...
  • Truckers counter ocean carrier effort to dismiss chassis complaint
    The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference insists the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has jurisdiction to ensure that ocean container chassis provisioning is conducted fairly.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • HONG KONG DATA: August fuel oil imports flat on month at 3.11 mil barrels
    Over January-August, Hong Kong imported an average of 3.48 million barrels of fuel oil per month, with a total at 27.8 million barrels, the data showed.
  • INTERVIEW: LNG bunkering heralds cleaner shipping as most hurdles crossed - SEA-LNG chairman
    A significant percentage of deep sea newbuilds will feature LNG dual fuel technology in the future as the challenges associated with LNG bunkering have been mostly overcome, Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, told S&P Global Platts in an interview.
  • India-bound VLCC laden with crude returns to Persian Gulf after Sep fire
    The fully laden Indian Oil Corp.-chartered super tanker New Diamond that caught fire and leaked bunker fuel last month will not unload its cargo in India and is instead returning to the Persian Gulf, several sources involved in salvage operations said Oct. 6.
  • Jet NWE cargo discount turns to premium on refinery run cuts
    The jet CIF NWE cargo differential to the front month ICE low sulfur gasoil future turned positive on Oct. 6 -- the first time it has been at a premium in over six months, tracking supply curbs.
  • Germany's Altmaier sees support for EU Green Deal, majority backing new 2030 target proposal
    German economy and energy minister Peter Altmaier sees strong support among EU colleagues for the EU's Green Deal, and the majority backing needed for higher interim targets for 2030, the minister said Oct. 6 after hosting an informal meeting of EU ministers.
  • OIL FUTURES: Rally extends as strengthened Hurricane Delta shuts in more output
    The Gulf of Mexico shut ins have added upward momentum to prices already trending higher overnight amid a tightened global supply outlooks.
  • Cameron LNG ships first cargo since Hurricane Laura hit US Gulf Coast: dispatcher
    Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG exported its first cargo Oct. 5 since shutting down ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall in late August along the US Gulf Coast, a pilots dispatcher said.
  • US Treasury extends Venezuela order blocking potential Citgo seizure through January
    The license, which was set to expire Oct. 20, now runs until Jan. 19, the day before the US presidential inauguration.
  • Sept. container volume at India's 12 major ports up 1.9% on year
    The rise in volume largely came from a pick-up in export demand, while imports remained subdued, market sources said.
  • Typhoon Chan-Hom to affect bunkering at Japan from Oct. 8: sources
    "Kyushu area will be affected soon, and weather forecast of Tokyo Bay is not good from Oct. 8," a trader said.
  • Singapore to issue additional LNG bunker supplier licenses as demand grows
    Singapore will have an LNG bunker supply capacity of up to 1 million mt per annum from 2021, Chee said.
  • INTERVIEW: VPS exec sees bunker fuel quality alerts surging in 2020 as VLSFO use gathers pace
    "A lot of stability and cold-flow issues with VLSFOs, plus flash point issues with MGO and VLSFO, have been noted," Bee said.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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