testata inforMARE
Cerca
24 April 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
21:18 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
March 14, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA's new job portal puts the shine on maritime careers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) is turning to the Internet to attract younger people to the maritime industry. MPA yesterday launched a one-stop job portal called Maritimecareers.com.sg at its quarterly NetworkONE networking reception.
  • PSA's HR head named Best 'Human Resources Leader'
    Port operating giant PSA International recently added another feather to its cap when its global head for human resources and corporate affairs Caroline Lim was named Best 'Human Resources Leader' by an industry magazine.
  • First of world's biggest LNG tankers set for delivery
    The first of the world's largest tankers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is due to be delivered on time by the end of the Northern summer, an executive at Gaztransport & Technigaz SA said.
  • Asia medium-range tanker rates rise on China's demand for diesel
  • French port union wants no-privatisation guarantee
Admiralty Casebook
  • Ruling on deadfreight overturned
    THE English Court of Appeal last week overturned a High Court decision that a vessel owner was not entitled to 'deadfreight' from a voyage charterer because the vessel was unable to load all the cargo offered by the charterer because of draft restrictions at the berth.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA's new job portal puts the shine on maritime careers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) is turning to the Internet to attract younger people to the maritime industry. MPA yesterday launched a one-stop job portal called Maritimecareers.com.sg at its quarterly NetworkONE networking reception.
  • PSA's HR head named Best 'Human Resources Leader'
    Port operating giant PSA International recently added another feather to its cap when its global head for human resources and corporate affairs Caroline Lim was named Best 'Human Resources Leader' by an industry magazine.
  • First of world's biggest LNG tankers set for delivery
    The first of the world's largest tankers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is due to be delivered on time by the end of the Northern summer, an executive at Gaztransport & Technigaz SA said.
  • Asia medium-range tanker rates rise on China's demand for diesel
  • French port union wants no-privatisation guarantee
Admiralty Casebook
  • Ruling on deadfreight overturned
    THE English Court of Appeal last week overturned a High Court decision that a vessel owner was not entitled to 'deadfreight' from a voyage charterer because the vessel was unable to load all the cargo offered by the charterer because of draft restrictions at the berth.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line, MOL split Asia-Latin America service into 2 loops
  • Maersk Line changes port rotation, adds vessel to MECL2
  • Tianjin Dongjiang port offers of 10 container services
  • Indian government tells container depots to refuse rice exports
  • Agility gains new China head, plans for future Asia Pacific growth
  • EPA reveals scheme to clean-up of American coastal and Great Lakes deep-draft ports
  • Liverpool's Peel Ports to build fresh produce CT, warehouse
  • Hong Kong Express Airways to launch five Japanese services
  • Hactl sees February airfreight throughput increase 1.8pc
  • UPS to increase capacity in China by 30pc by adding 747 and new branches
  • Qantas to increase services to US to 47 from March 27
  • Russia's state technology corporation seeks stakes in airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • E&Y fancies roping in foreign co. into proposed dredging JV
  • Baalu 'no' to dedicated facility for textile cargo at Major Ports
  • Box-Trans Logistics' CFS near Port Pipavav begins operations
  • Rlys to seek Chinese expertise in logistics parks, heavy haul operations
  • Govt spells out FDI policy for civil aviation sector
  • Rlys earns 14 pc more in 11 months of 2007-08
  • Chambers' non-profit making activities not to be taxed, clarifies CBDT
  • Nath NO to SEZ Act change
  • Rs 230 cr. to be released under TUFs by month-end
  • BRC module on duty drawback to be operationalised on April 1
  • Industrial growth rate decelerates

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Agility announces new head for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
  • MOL/"K Line" introducing two loops Asia-Mexico route
  • Swiss posts huge rise in operating profit
  • Rail Link Europe receives licence
  • Thiel Logistik rebranding

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • MOL goes it alone in product tanker market
  • ITF aids Ukrainian seafarers
  • Esvagt buys Falklands patrol ship
  • GL class for Vietnam boxship newbuildings
  • Bourbon's "very satisfactory" year

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Halifax Shipyard loses cruise ship order
  • Brian Chang sells major stake in Yantai Raffles
  • Canadian TSB issues final Queen of the North report
  • California to again enforce auxiliary engine reg

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • WSF ferry HIYU returns to service today
  • New year brings gains for freight services index
  • Port association schedules annual Spring Conference
  • Barbara Bush christens new OOCL container ship
  • Mitsui joining "K" Line in new Mexico/SAmerica run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk Line returns to black
    CARRIER makes profit but results still not satisfactory, says Maersk chief Nils Andersen.
  • Maersk's 2007 results to face APL benchmark test
  • Goulandris scales down London operations
    COMPANY to transfer bulk of work and employees to Greece but move not linked to non-dom tax issue.
  • Recession worries hit shipping stocks
    RECESSION fears send all leading equity indices lower but TUI and AP Moller-Maersk buck the trend.
  • Strikes won't put MCA's rapid response in the balance
    CHIEF executive Peter Cardy is confident that the MCA's contingency plans will enable it to operate as normal.
  • A test of true character
    THE handling of the sacking of Carsten Melchiors from BIMCO evokes clear implications of severe tensions at the top.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Horizon prepares for Guam growth
    PLANS by the US military to expand bases on the island of Guam have Horizon Lines projected expanded cargo growth in the region
  • 280 stranded on grounded ship
    AROUND 280 tourists were awaiting rescue from a cruise ship after it ran aground off the island of Poros, near Athens, the Greek authorities said today
  • Flight from the dollar
    EXPORTERS from two South American countries have become so concerned at the slump of the US dollar that they are to revert to their local currencies
  • VICT faces defeat
    COCHIN 13 March ' The chances of the long-awaited Vallarpadam International Container Transhipment Terminal near Cochin being commissioned according to schedule are fast receding
  • Oz owners welcome coastal review
  • Odense yard 'must make profit'
  • APM 2007 market share down
  • Congress to talk bilge
  • Møller boss questions dollar rates
  • Rescuers rush to grounded ferry
  • Cruise owners eye Korean yards
  • Cruise class barriers rising
  • Balearia launches ro-pax ferry
  • Explosion, one missing, six hurt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk Line climbs back into black
    While 2007 showed drastic improvement over 2006's $568 million loss, A.P. Moller said the results were "unsatisfactory."
  • Employers reject ILWU stoppage request for May 1
  • Global shipping summit planned for Tokyo
  • Seattle port nets $73M
  • Volume, profit up at APM Terminals in 2007
  • Doha trade worth $120B
  • Horizon Lines appoints general manager for Guam
  • U.S. bribery probe cuts Panalpina 2008 outlook
  • Yusen invests in Vietnam
  • Transport index climbs
  • NYK splits Europe logistics

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • More woes as stocks slide, the dollar plunges and oil price spikes again
  • Seacastle buys Magnum-lease
  • Log-In tune in to the Amazonas jungle beat
  • Panalpina profits up 15% but US investigations cast a cloud
  • Maersk Line back in profit but global economic uncertainties threaten

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • FreeSeas buys handymax
    US-listed bulker owner adds eighth handysize to its fleet in a $65.2m deal.
  • Euronav inks fixtures
    Belgian tanker owner ties up three of its newbuildings in three- to seven-year charters.
  • The worst has passed
    JPMorgan analyst sees the company returning to the black, after a combination of negative factors gives Top Ships' a rough fourth quarter.
  • Euronav slashes dividend
    Belgian tanker owner cuts annual dividend from EUR 1.68 to EUR 0.80 after earnings fall.
  • Total not totally liable
    A top European judge says French company is not liable for Erika clean-up costs.
  • Brazil preps huge order
    Brazilian oil major Petrobras is planning to announce an estimated $10bn order for offshore supply vessels (OSVs).
  • Riverdance in steeper list
    New salvage plans are an order as winds push the Clipper ro-ro into a 100-degree list.
  • Top to offload tonnage
    Although Top Ships continues to deny broker reports that it is actively selling three suezmaxes, Evangelos Pistiolis says it is looking to sell older vessels.
  • Tankers look more bullish
    New York analyst's number crunching shows a slower fleet growth forecast than previously expected.
  • Chong fails in Vita bid
    Shareholders snub veteran investor's take-over attempts with less than a fifth offering their support.
  • Maersk not satisfied
    Danish giant says annual profit is largely in line with expectations but still unsatisfactory.
  • CSCL eyes more assets
    Li Shaode-led company preparing to take terminal division off its parent's hands.
  • Tough year for Top
    Red ink all-round for Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker and bulker owner as fourth quarter and full-year losses widen.
  • Global offloads small tanker
    Malaysian owner sells 1991-built Hafetzah to Nigeria's Morlap for $3.125m.
  • Kleven wins the day
    Arbitration court rules for Norwegian shipbuilder in dispute with Aker Yards over sale of Floro.
  • Second time lucky for Top
    Nasdaq-listed owner to press ahead with reverse stock split after shareholders gave a green light to the move.
  • Nepline forced into double sale
    Tanker owner admits huge construction costs drove the sale-and-leaseback of two newbuildings.
  • More trouble for Robben ferry
    New vessel out of service with technical fault, following problem with small leak on launching in Cape Town.
  • Wenchong seals engine deal
    Chinese shipbuilder chooses Hudong Heavy to supply eight units for boxships due in 2010 and 2011.
  • Dry fire lifts Lauritzen
    Danish owner hails "best ever results" as dry-bulk booms and vessel sales swell coffers.
  • MHI raises target
    Japanese group aiming to more than double earnings from shipbuilding next year.
  • 23 missing off China
    Frantic search off Zhejiang province as ship sinks after crew make desperate plea for help by mobile phone.
  • Mercator heads Singapore slide
    Newly-listed owner sees its volatile stock lose nearly 13% to head list of city fallers.
  • Philippines probes bridge smash
    Authorities cancel safety certificate for tanker involved in hit-and-run.
  • Gulf blast leaves one missing
    USCG searches for crew member of diving support vessel after explosion near pipeline off Louisiana.
  • CIMC takes Yantai stake
    Shipping container manufacturer is to buy almost 30% of Chinese shipbuilder at major premium.
  • ASL inks repeat business
    DEME and AP Moller-Maersk unit Esvagt return to Singapore yard for orders worth SGD126m.
  • Irving loses Pearl cruiseship deal
    Delivery delay at Canadian yard forces US owner to look elsewhere for second vessel.
  • Tebma looks to new investors
    Larsen & Toubro, Great Offshore eyeing stake in expanding Indian shipbuilder.
  • Grand Bahama goes big
    Caribbean repair yard buys 310-metre floating dock from France.
  • TBS in record year
    Profits at US tweendecker specialist have more than doubled from a year ago on stronger rates.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk profit up 15%, box business turns "modest" profit
  • Danaos' profits soar as charter market tightens
  • Maersk said approvals for car carrier sales completed
  • MOL to quit long-range tanker pool
  • MSC adds New Orleans to West Coast South America service
  • Horizon matches Matson fuel surcharge increase
  • Maersk names new communications head
  • UPS acquires Romanian package agent, U.S. volumes tumble
  • Lufthansa's profit soars 106%
  • U.S. exports, Indian imports drive Cathay's February cargo gains
  • European rail freight users call for more dialogue with operators
  • NYK Logistics to open first warehouse in Moscow
  • Dallas logistics hub receives FTZ designation
  • Panalpina sees 15% profit rise in 2007, confident for 2008
  • CargoWise joins CIFFA
  • Protestors call on Long Beach officials to make port drivers employees
  • Evergreen's switch to APM's Portsmouth terminal not a done deal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Omer N arrived at Grenå
    Dansk Bjærgning & Bugsering is now close to have finished the salvage operation of the ill-fated coaster Omer N, which sank in October 2007 in the Baltic near Gedser. The largest part of the coaster has now been delivered in ...
  • Black clouds loom over City of London
    The British government's budget proposal on taxation of non-domiciled foreigners has been met by massive critique. Several organisations, such as Baltic Exchange and Chamber of Shipping claim that this will hit hard on City of London's position as the ...
  • PureBallast wins award
    Alfa Laval's PureBallast system has been awarded the 2008 Greenship Technology Award. The aim of the prize is to 'recognise and acknowledge the continued improvement in the effort to maintain the marine environment and mitigate the effects of shipping on ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk profits climb but prospects 'uncertain'
    CEO speaks of ' complex outlook' and challenge of higher bunker costs.
  • 500 cst sales take a hit
    High-viscosity bunker volumes in Singapore down more than 15%
  • Judge questions major's liability for fuel oil spill
    Official says 'polluter pays' rule might exclude those who don't pollute 'intentionally or recklessly.'
  • Management changes at Gibraltar supplier
    General manager saying company was 'confident of growth'.
  • New Indonesian refinery could boost fuel oil supply
    Iran in partnership with Pertamina to build a 300,000 bpd refinery in Banten.
  • Singapore: Residual fuel stocks dip marginally
  • ConocoPhillips offers first fuel cargo
    Offer is made for loading from its newly leased Singapore terminal.
  • Supplier warns of tight Japanese market
    Buyers advised to secure their deliveries early during the next one to two months.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
Search on inforMARE Presentation
Feed RSS Advertising spaces

inforMARE in Pdf
Mobile