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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
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
TRANSPORTATION
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
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
TRANSPORTATION
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
SHIPYARDS
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
SHIPYARDS
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
COMPANIES
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
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
CRUISES
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%
PORTS
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.
TRUCKING
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
TRUCKING
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
CRUISES
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
SHIPYARDS
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
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
LAW
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
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
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
SHIPPING
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
CEREMONIES
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.
PORTS
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
DEFENCE
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
PORTS
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
TRADE
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
PORTS
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
PORTS
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.
PORTS
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
INDUSTRY
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
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.
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
PORTS
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.
PORTS
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
LOGISTICS
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
PORTS
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
LAW
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
INDUSTRY
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%)
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
INDUSTRY
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
ACCIDENTS
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
COMPANIES
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
SHIPYARDS
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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MEETINGS
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
INDUSTRY
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
PORTS
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%.
LOGISTICS
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
PORTS
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
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%
EDUCATION
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%.
LOGISTICS
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
LOGISTICS
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
ACCIDENTS
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
SEAFARERS
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
SHIPYARDS
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
TRUCKING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
MEETINGS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
MEETINGS
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
CONFITARMA
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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.
TRUCKING
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.
PORTS
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.
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
JOBS
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
JOBS
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.
CELEBRATION
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
HEALTHCARE
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
PORTS
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
AWARDS
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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