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November 1999
30/11/1999China To Import Goods Worth 1.5 Trillion By 2005, Trade Minister Says
(Inside China Today)
30/11/1999$82bn oil merger cleared
(BBC News)
30/11/1999BRIEFS
30/11/1999Baltic abandons mutualisation plan
(Financial Times)
30/11/1999Danish shipping firms cheered by WTO forecast
(Shipping Times)
30/11/1999Japan Grants 40 Billion Yen Credit for Philippine Projects
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
30/11/1999TACA Confirms Jan. Rate Hike, Evergreen Follows
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
30/11/1999Hong Kong port surpasses 1997 peak
(Sched Net)
30/11/1999P&O Ports to get clearance soon for Vallarpadam box terminal
(Exim India)
30/11/1999Portnet equalises rail rates to relieve stress on Durban
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
29/11/1999BRIEFS
29/11/1999Asia-US trade imbalance expected to stay
(Shipping Times)
29/11/1999Middle East tanker rates sink near year lows
(Shipping Times)
29/11/1999Reefer shipping sector braces for a cold future
(Shipping Times)
29/11/1999HK economy jumps 4.5% in Q3
(The Star Online)
29/11/1999China Says No Pressure To Devalue Yuan
(Inside China Today)
29/11/1999Transpacific Westbound Box Traffic Soars in September
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
28/11/19996 Gulf nations agree to standardize tariffs in 2005
(The Nando Times)
26/11/1999BRIEFS
26/11/1999KL eyes RM1b revenue from cruise industry
(Shipping Times)
26/11/1999140 dead, 150 missing as Chinese ferry capsizes
(Shipping Times)
26/11/1999Les entreprises de transport et logistique haussent le ton
(La Provence)
26/11/1999De Palacio pide liberalizar los trenes de mercancías
(ABCe)
25/11/1999Australia to close two ports as Y2K precaution
(The Nando Times)
25/11/1999BRIEFS
25/11/1999Seoul and IMF raise S. Korean GDP forecast to 9%
(The Star Online)
25/11/1999Sarraf, Bekdash reach port deal
(The Daily Star On line)
25/11/1999U.S. Corn Sales To Russia Stalled By Ship Talk
(Russia Today)
24/11/1999Crude prices sink in nervous market
(Gulf News)
24/11/1999Rising Jet Fuel Prices Lead Airlines to Hike Fares
(The Washington Post)
24/11/1999EU set to grow in 2000
(Ottawa Business Journal)
24/11/1999BRIEFS
24/11/1999Yokohama to have new 25b yen cruise terminal
(Shipping Times)
24/11/1999Strike at Yemeni ports suspended
(Shipping Times)
24/11/1999Regional Container to sell bonds to pay debt
(Shipping Times)
24/11/1999De Palacio propone abrir a la aviación civil el espacio reservado para uso militar
(ABCe)
23/11/1999More cruise liners to visit Norway's coast
(The Norway Post)
23/11/1999Japan's October trade surplus down
(The Nando Times)
23/11/1999Clyde yard lands destroyer order
(BBC News)
23/11/1999BRIEFS
23/11/1999UAE firm keen on building Indon port
(Shipping Times)
23/11/1999Turning up the volumes
(Shipping Times)
23/11/1999Port stats signify E Cape export boom
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
23/11/1999Los sindicatos advierten de que sin más ayudas en dos años no quedarán astilleros
(ABCe)
22/11/1999Taiwan Oct Export Orders At Record Monthly High
(Inside China Today)
22/11/1999BRIEFS
22/11/1999Liberia out of IMO Council; Singapore retains seat
(Shipping Times)
22/11/1999Shanghai's Jan-Oct exports up 19.8%
(Shipping Times)
22/11/1999Maputo port leased to foreign company
(Shipping Times)
21/11/1999Korean workers rally for shorter workweek
(The Nando Times)
19/11/1999BRIEFS
19/11/1999Commesse per un valore di 2.800 miliardi: i prezzi sono inferiori del 30%
Gli armatori italiani ordinano 47 nuove navi nel «Far East»

(Il Sole 24 Ore On Line)
19/11/1999E d'Amato scommette sulla Cina
(Il Sole 24 Ore On Line)
19/11/1999Babcock chief confident
(The Times)
19/11/1999Major private sector port projects -- Lead partner cannot divest during concession period
(The Hindu Business Line)
19/11/1999Samsung Christens LNG Carrier
(The Korea Times)
18/11/1999Shipyard workers celebrate after compromise reached
(Independent)
18/11/1999BRIEFS
18/11/1999EDB in push for chemical logistics hub in S'pore
(Shipping Times)
18/11/1999Major Ports handle 8.25 pc more traffic
(Exim India)
17/11/1999Emirates company to build oil tanker port in Indonesia
(ArabicNews.com)
17/11/1999Oil reaches nine-year high
(BBC News)
17/11/1999BRIEFS
17/11/1999Murmurs of mergers
(Cargonews Asia)
17/11/1999ICTSI buy-out in Argentina
(Cargonews Asia)
17/11/1999PSA ready and waiting to go it alone
(Cargonews Asia)
17/11/1999Yokohama port eyeing China trade, plans 1t yen expansion
(Shipping Times)
17/11/1999Shippers challenge lines over 'irregular' carrier haulage hikes
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/11/1999JN Port registers highest (30 pc) growth in container traffic
(Exim India)
17/11/1999Pant hints at Customs duty reduction
(Exim India)
17/11/1999Maritime transport pact with Romania in offing
(Exim India)
17/11/1999Vosper hopes to secure work from Middle East
(The Times)
16/11/1999US Businesses Jubilant Over WTO Accord, But Textile Sector Fearful
(Inside China Today)
16/11/1999RCCL's NOK 44 Billion Building Programme
(The Norway Post)
16/11/1999BRIEFS
16/11/1999Port of L.A. Sets Record Box Throughput in October
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
16/11/1999Set up UN Coast Guard to fight piracy in region
(Shipping Times)
16/11/1999Santos deal with rail companies
(Gazeta Mercantil)
16/11/1999ADB may adopt fresh approach to financing ports sector
(Exim India)
16/11/1999El barril de petróleo se acerca ya a los 25 dólares
(El Mundo)
16/11/1999Trade: Taipei sees hope for its own accession
(Financial Times)
15/11/1999Worldpoint acquires RISS Intermodal, strengthening its position in U.S. and international intermodal marketing
(Financial Times)
15/11/1999BRIEFS
15/11/1999Deutsche Post set to buy Air Express
(Financial Times)
15/11/1999TMM seeks partners
(Financial Times)
15/11/1999Battered Bollore Still Investing in West Africa Trade
(The East African)
15/11/1999Dubai Terminal a Boon for Tourism
(The East African)
15/11/1999Stormy Seas Lie in Wait for Ocean Carriers
(The East African)
15/11/1999Deregulation of Port Industry Included in Government Plan
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
15/11/1999Land costs seen hitting shiprepair in Singapore
(Shipping Times)
15/11/1999The Northeast Passage - New Shortcut to Asia
(The Norway Post)
15/11/1999Cruising on strongly
(The Star Online)
15/11/1999Star Cruises wants ship delivered earlier
(The Star Online)
15/11/1999Aeropuertos 2000 viaja a EE.UU. en busca de créditos
(La Nación On Line)
12/11/1999BRIEFS
12/11/1999Delusione nell'industria navale per il mancato varo di una vera strategia anti-dumping
Cantieri, fumata nera Ue
Per fronteggiare la concorrenza della Corea spunta solo l'ipotesi di un ricorso alla Wto

(Il Sole 24 Ore On Line)
12/11/1999E si riduce la quota di mercato degli europei
(Il Sole 24 Ore On Line)
12/11/1999Destination India for China Shipping Container Line
(Exim India)
12/11/1999China to build new railway in western region
(China Daily)
12/11/1999El CCP aprueba la venta de Astander
(ABCe)
11/11/1999BRIEFS
11/11/1999Jurong Shipyard announces stock split and name change
(The Star Online)
11/11/1999All at sea over ship coatings
(Financial Times)
11/11/1999HK's re-exports increase in September
(China Daily)
11/11/1999Keppel's M-E venture to invest $32m in drydock
(Shipping Times)
10/11/1999Trade unions lobby shipyard meetings
(BBC News)
10/11/1999New Malaysian shipping company launched
(The Bunker Bulletin)
10/11/1999BRIEFS
10/11/1999Bruselas acusa a Corea de prácticas navales desleales, pero no toma medidas
(El Mundo)
10/11/1999La UE amenaza a Corea del Sur con duras represalias por prácticas desleales
(ABCe)
10/11/1999Tras 13 años, se va Camdessus del FMI
(La Nación On Line)
09/11/1999Europe acts on unfair Korean ship pricing
(Marine Log)
09/11/1999Ships Pilot Strike Disrupted Traffic
(The Norway Post)
09/11/1999Ryanair profits jump 17%
(BBC News)
09/11/1999BRIEFS
09/11/1999Malaysia ports programme on hold
(Cargonews Asia)
09/11/1999Route resurrection hint to recovery
(Cargonews Asia)
09/11/1999NOL aims to expand Asia-Europe trade
(Shipping Times)
09/11/1999Industry refuses to grow up
(Shipping Times)
09/11/1999MSC buys three more
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
09/11/1999Chinese competition forces out local container manufacturer
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
09/11/1999Concesión de 5 puertos se postergó hasta diciembre
(El Comercio Perú)
08/11/1999Grand Alliance punishes ECT for poor service
(Cargoweb)
08/11/1999New Cunarder will be "world's largest passenger ship"
(Marine Log)
08/11/1999BRIEFS
08/11/1999Major Japanese lines chalk up big jump in 1st-half profits
(Shipping Times)
08/11/1999Haiphong port to handle 6.5m tonnes this year
(Shipping Times)
08/11/1999Japan and Korea in port co-operation
(Sched Net)
08/11/1999Added tonnage for Atlantic
(Sched Net)
08/11/1999Reopening of refrigeration companies with devaluation
(Gazeta Mercantil)
08/11/1999Continued subsidy for famous coastal steamers proposed
(The Norway Post)
08/11/1999Russian Cargo Industry Worried Over Jet Fuel Costs
(Russia Today)
05/11/1999BRIEFS
05/11/1999Calcutta Port logs 11 pc traffic growth at half-time
(Exim India)
05/11/1999Consider Asian traits in cruise terminal design
(Shipping Times)
05/11/1999Astilleros Españoles perderá 12.000 millones en 1999
(El Mundo)
05/11/1999El Gobierno privatizará sólo la gestión de los aeropuertos y no su titularidad
(El Mundo)
05/11/1999Transporters Gain from Trans Africa, KR War
(The East African)
05/11/1999Sandakan port expansion phase 1 done
(The Star Online)
04/11/1999BRIEFS
04/11/1999Big push to be regional hub
(Financial Times)
04/11/1999Steep rise in orders despite depressed freight rates
(Shipping Times)
04/11/1999Ship repairs to be HSL's mainstay
(Exim India)
04/11/1999Chinese Kiwifruit Arrives In Europe
(Inside China Today)
03/11/1999Finding ways to get TBT out of shipyard waste water
(Marine Log)
03/11/1999BRIEFS
03/11/1999China's Farm Tariffs Seen As Obstacle To WTO Entry
(Inside China Today)
03/11/1999A Big National Industry
(Cyber Thesis Daily Journal)
03/11/1999P&O in £117m sell-off
(The Times)
02/11/1999Empresas portuarias y Gobierno crearán un Comité Nacional Consultivo
(urgente online press)
02/11/1999Bergesen may take over Statoil fleet
(Aftenposten Interaktiv)
02/11/1999Future oil prices forecast to strengthen on rising demand
(The Bunker Bulletin)
02/11/1999BRIEFS
02/11/1999Govt moves in to reactivate cyclone devastated Paradeep Port
(Exim India)
02/11/19993 Chennai centres to train marine workers for S'pore
(Shipping Times)
02/11/1999Kawasaki Heavy posts half-year loss as strong yen erodes sales
(Shipping Times)
02/11/1999Freight futures show sharp rise
(Financial Times)
02/11/1999La Sepi suscribe la ampliación de capital de Iberia por 20.000 millones
(El Mundo)
01/11/1999Exports up 12% in Sept
(The Hindu Business Line)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
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Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
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
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
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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.
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
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
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.
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.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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