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September 28, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
  • 400,000 seafarers stuck at sea as crew change crisis deepens
  • Baltic freight index jumps more than two-month high
  • CMA CGM FAL LINES implementing Port Congestion Surcharge at Felixstowe from Oct. 1
  • Idle tonnage down as charter rates surge, says report
  • Retail inventory levels seen potentially driving Transpacific demand
  • Tanker rates settle into lower levels in August due to sluggish demand: OPEC
  • Pending Drawback claims due to PFMS account not validated
  • STANDING ORDER NO. 33/2020 - CFS Export
  • JNPT striving towards a 'Swachh Bharat'
  • Major Port Authorities Bill 2020 will facilitate the Major Ports to compete with world class ports: Mandaviya
  • VOC Port handles longest windmill blades
  • Freight loading on the upswing in South Central Railway in Sept.
  • Sea & road transportation segment witnessing continuing recovery: India Ratings
  • India's sovereign rating retained at BBB- with stable outlook: S&P Global Ratings
  • Allcargo Logistics offers a ray of hope amid the pandemic
  • CBDT launches faceless appeals
  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' disinvestment IPO opens Tuesday

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Daily trains from China to Hamburg
  • Turkish Cargo integrating its virtual workforce
  • Alpensped launches '50/50 climate initiative'
  • Large order for Dematic in Denmark
  • Hellmann appoints new automotive logistics head
  • Guaranteeing long term Asia-Europe capacities
  • New times ahead, says Drewry
  • Hungarians investing in e-hybrid locomotive
  • ESR leases Tokyo building to Nakano Shokai
  • Pharma.Aero inducts two new members
  • Shipping on the Danube remains under pressure
  • Emirates' permanent humanitarian commitment
  • Breaking records on Indian routes
  • Czech automotive trains rerouted
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Night Star Express welcomes new customer Baywa
  • Schwarzmüller restructuring management team
  • What about the maritime industry in 2050?

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • Transpacific rates bull run takes a breath as Golden Week holiday looms
  • Agreement at last between DP World and Maritime Union of Australia?
  • Geodis secures China-Europe air freight capacity amid Q4 availability fears
  • Another new China-Europe multimodal sea-rail service launches next month
  • Covid cargo surge brings Air New Zealand respite in one of its worst years
  • New funding allows food specialist Silo to aim higher and expand
  • Former Agilty chief Essa al-Saleh is new chairman of Volta Trucks
  • Maersk calls for action as stranded seafarer roll call hits 400,000
  • Hellmann takes on Panalpina automotive specialist Monika Thielemann-Hald
  • Supply chain radar: Peak season - 'If you ain't ready now, you will never be'

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • OMSA-NOIA webinar series underscores collaborative outlook for U.S. offshore wind
    The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) yesterday concluded a three-day webinar series that brought together offshore energy leaders and elected officials to discuss the outlook
  • IMO: Crew change crisis is deepening
    Some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on ships, continuing to work but unable to be relieved, in a deepening crew change crisis which threatens trade and maritime safety,
  • VIDEO: OceanX unveils its new exploration vessel
    Non-profit ocean exploration and media production company OceanX has taken the wraps of its new exploration vessel, the R/V OceanXplorer. Designed and built to be the most advanced combined marine research and
  • Swift response by NDT team enables ship to keep on schedule after emergency welds
    When a shipping company needed fast overnight action to ensure the integrity of new welds carried out on a ship moored overnight in the U.K.'s Manchester Ship Canal, non-destructive testing (NDT) specialist
  • Knud E. Hansen unveils design for icebreaking expedition ship
    Danish naval architectural consultancy Knud E. Hansen has developed the design for an Icebreaking expedition cruise vessel with a high degree of operational flexibility and a wide range of sophisticated design features.
  • Inmarsat extends Fleet LTE coverage to Gulf of Mexico
    Inmarsat is extending its "three-in-one" Fleet LTE coverage for offshore service vessels to the Gulf of Mexico, following successful trials with ship management company V.Ships Offshore in the North Sea area. The
  • Great Lakes Dredge books $105 million Jacksonville deepening contract
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) has been awarded a $105 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' contract on the Jacksonville Harbor Construction Dredging, 47-Foot Contract C Cut-42 Project. Great Lakes
  • Harvey Gulf to install 10 more battery systems
    New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine says that it will continue the transformation of its fleet ahead of other U.S. flag operators by committing to install 10 additional battery systems on

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • Clock ticking to secure shipping's global carbon solution
    Trafigura's new proposal to impose up to a $300 levy per tonne of CO2-equivalent on shipping fuel to boost the...
  • Freight futures suggest muted fourth-quarter tanker rally
    Forward freight agreements are not only an indicator of current sentiment but used by oil companies, traders and shipowners to...
  • Marine insurance offers security in a changing world
    Insurance is not an optional purchase for shipowners, because adequate cover is a precondition of being able to trade at...
  • China tightens crew controls as port infections rise
    The additional rules come after new infections were found at two Chinese ports recently. Local shipmanagement sources say the cases...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Two weeks of IUMI in under 15 minutes
    The International Union of Marine Insurance offers an essential snapshot of maritime risk every year via its globe-trotting annual get...
  • Carbon capture could cut decarbonisation costs by 50%, says study
    Carbon capture and storage, used in industries such as cement production or energy, is a new concept in the shipping...
  • Scorpio sells tankers to raise cash
    Product tanker operator also looking to raise cash in bond issue
  • The week in charts: Floating storage unwinds further; tanker scrappage low
    The volume of crude and clean products in floating storage around the world has dipped in the past week, according...
  • Congestion surcharge introduced at Felixstowe as costs rise
    CMA CGM will be implementing a surcharge of $150 per teu for imports and exports between Asia and Felixstowe from...
  • Trafigura proposes new levy on marine fuels to cut emissions
    The commodity trader and major charterer has suggested a levy of between $250 and $300 per tonne of CO2-equivalent on shipping...
  • DP World close to deal with union over Sydney terminal dispute
    DP World Australia said the MUA's decision last week to halt stoppages and go-slows had allowed productive negotiations regarding working...
  • Container spot freight rates show signs of easing
    Additional capacity coming into operation has provided a breather for shippers but spot rates remain near all-time highs
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Crunch time for shipping's green finance credentials | Banks warn against shutting out shipping from green financing...
  • New Diamond owners to pay compensation to Sri Lanka
    Sri Lanka's Attorney General's Department has made a request to the owners for another 100m Rupees ($540,000) as compensation to...
  • Nakilat lines up four VLGCs for sale
    The four South Korean-built tankers are worth a total of $174.35m, according to online data provider VesselsValue. They are, however...
  • Zhonggu Logistics will buy six vessels after successful IPO
    Chairman Lu Zongjun says his company is set to benefit from the new strategic axis of China's economic development, a...
  • Ammonia technology 'ready in five years', says MISC chief
    MISC chief qualifies, however, that the shipping line supports calls for a zero-emissions transition to a multi-fuel future, in which...
  • Japanese shipbuilding tie-up postponed by regulatory hurdles
    Deal involves Imabari acquiring a stake in JMU and then the two firms establishing a joint venture named Nihon Shipyard...
  • Oil spotted near stricken Yemen tanker
    Saudi Arabia warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday of an 'oil spot' about 50 km west of Safer, the...
  • US oil industry slowly recovering, Dallas Fed says
    The results are part of data collected from 166 energy firms by the US Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas during...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • US importers from Asia turn to short-term contracts to secure space
  • COVID-19, tighter regulations drag on flagging European ro-ro market
  • Elevated Asia import volumes could last beyond October
  • DP World labor deal raises hopes for Australia port labor peace
  • Convoy's RFP avoidance product stirs industry scrutiny
  • Trans-Atlantic container volumes rebounding

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • Analysts not yet sounding alarm on investigation into Hygo chief executive
  • Capesizes enjoy China's growing appetite for iron ore
    Rates still remain flat, however, despite upward momentum, according to broker
  • Building bridges: UAE and Israel continue to forge ties with trade effort
    Deal is DP World's second in Israel in as many weeks as trade links open
  • Icelandic prosecutors launch investigation after Eimskip ships scrapped in India
    The action follows an investigative documentary broadcast in Iceland, which shows the vessels in Alang
  • China tightens crew health checks after four Cosco seafarers test positive for Covid-19
    New policy designed to limit the spread of virus could worsen port congestion
  • NYK and JMU agree 'actual sea conditions' contract for newbuilds
    New agreement will see calm sea provisions ditched for more realistic criteria
  • Market watches Hygo Energy amid expectations IPO could be pulled
    Golar LNG remains mum on talk that it is off from its $558m initial public offering
  • Arne Blystad's OHT seeks expansion cash with Oslo listing
    Heavy lift and wind vessel company wants to raise its investor profile as it seeks to develop 'asset-heavy' business
  • U-Ming wins first charter contract in Anglo American's capesize bulker spree
    Anglo American poised to award more charter contracts of LNG-fuelled newbuildings at a later stage
  • Russian sovereign wealth fund pledges to take part in Sovcomflot IPO
    Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is planning to snap up shares in tanker and LNG carrier owner
  • Nations must act as one to address ongoing crew change crisis
    GAC Group's Neil Godfrey argues nations that acted early and effectively to address the crew change crisis now offer a blueprint for industry-wide response
  • Samos Steamship linked to sale of oldest vessel
    Older VLOC fetches price near demolition levels, brokers say
  • EU competition regulators discussing HHI mega-merger with DSME
    EU is concerned about the effect of the proposed merger on the LNG carrier market
  • Super scribes: Global Maritime Forum reveals sustainability essay winners
    Shipping in good hands judging by the more than 100 entries received from young professionals in Future Maritime Leaders competition
  • Trafigura and Gunvor drop six-month charters of VLCC newbuildings
    Traders become reluctant in firming up fixtures due to weak rates, limited arbitrage and storage opportunities
  • Trafigura calls for IMO carbon intensity levy on bunkers
    Trader says drastic action is needed through plan that will charge owners for carbon content of bunkers.
  • Former Bourbon PSVs heading to Nigeria after ICBC auction
    Two ships sold by bank in China, but four will go under the hammer again
  • Scorpio Tankers adds $82m in liquidity with leasing and loan deals
    US-listed shipowner sells and charters back eight tankers, while adding financing for scrubber fittings
  • POSH wins Petrobras work for accommodation vessels
    Offshore player beats off stiff competition to secure jobs with Brazilian oil major
  • Hapag-Lloyd reignites hunt for ultra-large boxship newbuildings
    German liner company is back with yards asking for quotes that include LNG-fuelled vessels
  • LNG bunker tank lifted into Hapag-Lloyd's first boxship retrofit
    Key part of pioneering job completed in China with ship due to return to trading in new year
  • PGS agrees $1.2bn debt deal but some lenders hold out
    Legal action remains a possibility for Norwegian owner despite majority of banks pushing back payments and maturities.
  • Dan Gold back for more as he builds stake in Okeanis Eco Tankers
    QVT ploughs another $1.4m into Greek owner's stock as he strengthens position as second-biggest investor
  • DP World reaches contract breakthrough with Australian union
    Long-running dispute coming to a close as union claims acceptable workplace agreements will be ready by end of September
  • China's Fuzhou Xinjiahong exits shipowning with bulker sale
    One long-running player in a city of small independent shipowners has sold its last ship and moved on to other investments

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • How IMO 2020 turned into the Y2K of ocean shipping
    Marine fuel prices are down 30% year-on-year despite the IMO 2020 regulation.
  • Schiphol airport organizes cargo community to expedite COVID vaccine distribution
    From trucking, security and data exchange to customs and civil aviation permissions, the Amsterdam airport is covering all the bases for rushing out approved coronavirus...
  • Port of LA's Seroka calls for US focus on exports
    Executive Director Gene Seroka shines spotlight on trade gap on "Squawk Box Asia."
  • FreightWaves Flashback 1963: Rail piggyback captures 9.3% of citrus movement in two years
    1963: Trucks have moved into the lead as the primary mode of transportation for Florida's half billion dollar citrus and vegetable crops.
  • Ocean shipping giant CMA CGM spreads its wings to air cargo
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM is diversifying into a multi-modal transport and logistics company, dipping its toe into the air cargo market after buying a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • Trafigura proposes carbon levy for shipping to hasten decarbonization
    Trafigura, the independent oil trader and one of the world's largest ship charterers, has proposed that the International Maritime Organization introduce a carbon levy of $250-$300/mt of CO2 equivalent on shipping fuels, to make zero- and low-carbon fuels more economically viable and more competitive.
  • European naphtha to enter Oct strong on run cuts, petchem producer support
    The European naphtha market firmed entering October pricing amid supportive demand from the petrochemicals industry and better market share as a feedstock against LPG.
  • Chinese oil companies plan to export 1.43 mil mt gasoline, 1.76 mil mt gasoil in Oct
    Chinese oil companies plan to keep their October gasoline exports at 1.428 million mt, almost flat from September, while reducing gasoil exports by 5.9% month on month to 1.76 million mt, industry sources with knowledge of the matter said on Sept. 24.
  • S Korean Busan Port's Aug container volume falls 6% on weak demand
    Container throughput at South Korea's largest container port -- Busan Port -- fell 6% year on year to 1.72 million twenty-foot-equivalent unit, or TEU, in August as global demand remains under pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, data published by the country's Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries showed.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude oil stable amid US stimulus hopes, COVID-19 concerns
    0648 GMT: Crude oil futures were stable in mid-afternoon on Sept. 25, as the bullish news that US Congress was working on a $2.4 trillion deal that could be agreed in the week starting Sept. 27 was offset by COVID-19 concerns.
  • UK to boost renewable fuel incentives with higher buy-out price
    The UK will increase the renewable transport fuels obligation (RTFO) buy-out price to GBP0.50/liter (64 cents/liter) from GBP0.30/liter, effective Jan. 1, to incentivize the supply of renewable fuels and prevent the loss of greenhouse gas savings.
  • Eight newbuild VLCCs taken on subjects with clean product floating storage options
    At least eight newbuild VLCCs have been placed on subjects on short-term time charter of up to six months with options to store oil products by global trading companies and oil majors, several shipping industry executives in Singapore, Japan and South Korea said Sept. 25.
  • OIL FUTURES: NYMEX RBOB, ULSD climb as market eyes US stimulus bill
    Refined product futures settled higher Sept. 25 as demand outlooks improved amid US stimulus optimism, but resurgent coronavirus cases in Europe weighed on crude prices.

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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
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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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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