testata inforMARE
Cerca
19 August 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
21:20 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
February 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Several cities vying to host next America's Cup
    America's Cup champion Larry Ellison said that San Francisco was his first choice for the next regatta - but quickly added that it was not guaranteed to host an event that will provide a significant boost to the host city's economy.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies Asia to Med/Black Sea/Europe US$200/TEU hike mid-March
  • APL to levy intra-Asia rate increase of US$100/TEU from March 1
  • OOCL levies emergency charge March 1-20 on PDR-Canada cargo
  • Pay or forfeit containership, Hanjin Heavy tells CMA CGM
  • Lianyungang January throughput up 17pc
  • Colombo box volume up 33pc at private SAGT container terminal
  • Jordan's ACT adds quay cranes to raise capacity to two million TEU
  • 8,272-TEU Albert Maersk biggest ever ship to call at Saigon
  • Kerry Logistics wins three major China contracts
  • PD Logistics to handle Tsingtao at Felixstowe for Halewood International
  • Continental, United bid to fly to Tokyo's downtown airport
  • Dallas/Fort Worth sees Asia freight volumes rise 38pc
  • Russia's roomy IL-76 dodges around EU noise pollution ban

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Om Freight Forwarders forays into super heavy lift ODC movement
  • Need for separate regulatory authority for logistics sector stressed
  • With resale ships' prices dropping, SCI goes shopping with over Rs 9K cr. in pocket
  • Logistics sector hopes for 'industry' status in Budget
  • SCI's worldwide agents meet from today
  • A&A sets out as logistics provider with experience & determination
  • DAMCO expands into Horn of Africa
  • Sharma invites Austrian tech in infrastructure-building
  • Investment promotion & protection pact signed with Latvia
  • Seafood exporters' hope floats on USDC's final review of anti-dumping duties
  • Basmati exports seen rising by 55 pc
  • KoPT Board defers ABG issue
  • Paradip Port springs a few surprises
  • Jet set for African safari
  • New 'India Permit' for high-capacity, multi-axle goods carriers mooted
  • AI wins 'Emerging Freighter Services of the Year' award
  • DHL wins 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' award
  • Rlys hauls in more revenue from commodities
  • Export credit rate slashed on foreign currency loans
  • Export stimulus review only in April'Khullar
  • Spectacular export figures from Gujarat SEZs
  • I-T Dept (WR) bats for lowering corporation tax!
  • Healthcare, travel & tourism draw high-level Fiji team to India

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
  • CAT Logistics opens logistics centre near Lyon
    CAT Logistics, a member of the CAT group, is reinforcing its presence in the Rh'ne-Alpes region in France. The logistics service provider has phased in a new 20,000 sqm logist...
  • Esprit and Fiege strengthen their ties
    The fashion clothing retailer Esprit and the Fiege Group, a logistics service provider based in Greven (Germany), recently inked a pact to intensify their year-long cooperatio...
  • Choice Logistics opens new hub in Dubai
    Choice Logistics, a global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has set up a regional hub in Dubai (UAE), which will serve a...
  • TransRussia 2010 in Moscow, 27-30 April
    The 15th edition of TransRussia, the largest international transport event in Russia and its neighbouring countries, is taking place in Moscow from 27-30 April 2010. T...
  • Corrigendum: Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday
    An unfortunate error crept into yesterday's article about Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday. The person who was able to blow out 60 candles was not Hans Dürrer, it w...
  • DHL Freight Germany gets new CEO
    DHL Freight, the division of Deutsche Post DHL that is responsible for the international road business, appointed Stefan Paul as its new managing director for Germany on 1 February...
  • Irish Continental Group opts for Gottwald
    The German crane manufacturer Gottwald Port Technology (Gottwald) recently received an order for a new mobile harbour crane from the Irish Continental Group (ICG). The equipme...
  • Port of Hamburg: Elbe dredging costs rising sharply
    The government of Hamburg (Germany) has reported that the cost to dredge the River Elbe's fairway is rising. The senate confirmed that the city state will have to pay EUR 35 millio...
  • Port-au-Prince reopens for scheduled flights
    Five and a half weeks after the disastrous earthquake in Haiti in 12 January, the airport that serves the capital Port-au-Prince is reopening for scheduled flights today ...
  • Durban's new airport get name
    The South African airport operator Airports Company South Africa has announced that the new airport in Durban will be named after King Shaka, a Zulu monarch. King Shaka intern...
  • US airlines scramble to get Tokyo routes
    American Airlines (AA) and Delta Airlines (DL) joined United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines in applying to serve Japan's Tokyo Haneda airport (HND)....
  • LH Cargo pilots to down tools
    The German union Cockpit, which represents the interests of 8,200 cockpit staff, has announced that around 94% of the Lufthansa and Germanwings pilots who can vote, are in favour o...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2010
  • Clipper brings blackmail charges against pirates
  • DSME inks five tanker deal with Sonangol

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Ports back governors' letter in support of new Columbia bridge
  • Senator Murray nets funding for Port of Seattle project
  • Port of Everett to reopen 10th Street Boat Launch
  • Port of Tacoma advancing Clean Truck Program
  • US rail freight traffic drops again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • UK court clarifies legality of ransom payments
    Ruling provides confirmation that payments to pirates are not illegal or contrary to public policy
  • Cash flow key to ship finance deals
    Markets will be less tough than expected - but only for owners with access to cash
  • MCA detains ship with rag in hull
    Rag used to plug crack in Russian ship's hull

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Paris to hold refinery talks
    THE FRENCH government today urged Total Oil to resolve its labour trauma and planned talks with the group this weekend
  • Falklands drilling this weekend
    AS A DRILLING rig arrived today in the islands, the Falklands Legislative Assembly reportedly promised that oil exploration would "commence as planned"
  • BDI gains on Chinese surge
    SPECULATION about a surge in Chinese demand for coal and iron ore after the weeklong Chinese New Year holiday has lifted the BDI for the third day in a row
  • Kremlin backs growing yards
    UNITED Shipbuilding Corp's CEO Roman Trotsenko has said Russia's yards recorded 62% growth in 2009
  • Petrobras begins importing fuel
    BRAZIL'S government-run oil company Petrobras has imported almost 1.2M barrels of gasoline this month, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Manila to start bulk surveys
    MANILA plans next month to begin surveying and clearing bulk cargoes at ports of discharge
  • Fortescue profits dive 94%
    FORTESCUE Metals has reported a 94% dive in profits for its first half

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • ACL to Raise Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • MSC Puts 8,085-TEU Ships Into East Coast
  • Oberstar Urges "Clean" Highway Extension
  • FMC Clears Trans-Pacific Carriers to Talk Environment
  • Did Snow Blow Truckload Rates Higher?
  • UPS, Commerce Department Partner to Boost Exports
  • Strong Short Line Traffic Beats Weather
  • USA Truck: 'We're Not Related' to USA Carriers
  • Domestic Intermodal Grew in Fourth Quarter
  • IANA Sees Intermodal Gain as Truck Surplus Fades
  • Icelandair to Sell Bluebird
  • Video: Goldman Sachs' Tom Kim on the economy and trans-Pacific trade
  • Railcar Makers ARI, US Railcar Team Up
  • Storms Cut Traffic at Large U.S. Railroads
  • CSCMP, Universities Partner to Promote Supply Chain
  • CMA CGM Seeks Delay of Ship Orders
  • CMA CGM Expects Rest of $500 Million Credit Soon
  • Lufthansa Cargo to Fly Through Four Day Strike
  • APL to Increase Intra-Asia Rates
  • SCI to Hike India-Europe Rates
  • South Carolina Ports Promotes Senior Managers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Gung ho fat choy: The Chinese New Year 4707 promises much
    One sixth of the planet's population is currently celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year - the Year of the Tiger. Beginning on Valentine's Day [February 14] and corresponding with the new black moon, the 15-day festival is a late starter this year; nonetheless the big cat intends to hit the ground running to perpetuate the global growth revival.
  • Green fuel legislation a 'huge challenge'
  • CMA CGM back in headlines
  • UN climate change chief resigns
  • Port of Montreal receives more government infrastructure funding
  • FMC moves to change NVOCC tariff filing rules

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Frightening lesson
    Chip and LNG carriers are first to the scene after a tall ship with 64 students and teachers sinks off Brazil.
  • Fine levied
    US judge upholds Fleet Management's plea agreement in criminal case over Cosco Busan spill.
  • Demo doom
    Broker says demo prices are inflated and owners should brace themselves for a slide in scrap values.
  • Good for tankers
    Total refinery strike could be a positive for crude tanker owners by boosting congestion, analyst says.
  • Two speed scrap
    Big challenges lie ahead for many ship recycling yards as new convention kicks in, says GL's Gramann.
  • Dredgers sought
    Florida's Port Manatee seeking bids for dredging for 12.5 metre depth in $200m expansion plan.
  • Looking abroad
    Dahlman Rose analyst says Petrobras may consider taking internationally built units for massive rig and drillship tenders.
  • Buyers' blues
    New recycling convention pushed cash buyers 'off the hook'.
  • Dry-bulk boost
    Stephens analyst upgrades three US-listed bulker stocks on expectations of "meaningful upside" ahead.
  • Recycling blow
    War of words as heat turns up on efforts to get new ship recycling convention ratified.
  • Hijack warning
    Ships vulnerable to possible surge in Somali pirate attacks after monsoon period, NATO warns.
  • Pressure point
    Campaigner says ship recyclers can afford to improve yard standards from pocketing profits.
  • All washed up
    Carnage off Lagos as storm grounds 16 veteran tankers and cargoships in Takwa Bay.
  • Wet to dry
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy accepts owner's request to switch three-ship tanker order to bulkers.
  • Ship sought
    US businessman Erik Hultkrantz looking for vessel to restart Maine to Nova Scotia ferry run.
  • Nothing fishy
    Norwegian authorities let a Russian fish carrier off the hook after master interrogated.
  • Humpuss thaw
    Setback for Spyros Polemis as freezing order against Humpass for charter hire defaults is cut by $15m.
  • Doulos denied
    South Africa refuses to let world's oldest passengership begin new life in Port Elizabeth.
  • Eidesvik happy
    Green Reefers CEO Troil Eidesvik content with NOK 2m yield from subsequent offering despite many of the shares remaining unsold.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Sammy Ofer's returning ships to the North of England, Evangelos Marinakis plans another US float and Hyundai Heavy's huge orderbook has less than two years to run.
  • Drillship drop
    Analyst cuts 2011 earnings outlook for DryShips due to softening of drillship market.
  • Stack shrinks
    Seacor's Gulf of Mexico lay-up list was cut in the fourth quarter as it handed back chartered tonnage.
  • It's quotes time
    There's plenty of argy bargy down at the Falklands and there's no neighbourly love at the Sovcomflot trial.
  • Dockwise down
    Profit and revenue dipped in 2009 for Dutch heavy-lift group in subdued markets.
  • Divi dashed
    Stolt-Nielsen opts against full-year dividend pending evidence of a sustained market recovery.
  • Volgaflot signs
    Russian owner continues fleet renewal with order for 10 mini-bulkers at Okskaya and Nevsky shipyards.
  • Glory 'not free'
    Zodiac denies reports that its hijacked car carrier Asian Glory has been released by pirates.
  • Finnish smash
    Euroafrica and Norresundby cargoships damaged in collision off coast of Finland.
  • Seacor ahead
    New York-listed shipowner's fourth quarter profit takes a dive but its numbers are ahead of analysts' forecasts.
  • Futures bright
    Herman Michelet-led derivatives player Imarex posts best ever pre-tax earnings in 2009.
  • Filipino rescued
    Crewman found "disoriented" in cabin after suspected stroke rescued from Cido ship off Alaska.
  • Bonheur buoyant
    Fred Olsen tanker, offshore and cruise owner posts higher profit despite slumping suezmax value.
  • NWS falls
    Russian river-sea specialist sees freight volumes drop 16% in 2009, but

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • FMC has economic, 'green' agenda
  • ACL to raise transatlantic rates April 1
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia/Europe rates
  • TSA: Airlines to inspect 75% of cargo
  • U.S. Soybean Export Council retained
  • Choice Logistics opens Dubai hub
  • FMC to end NVO tariff rate publishing
  • Panalpina adds Antwerp/Houston LCL service
  • Damco opens Djibouti outlet
  • Port Manatee prepares for container terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • 2010 ' a year for those with cash in their pockets
    The shipping accountant and adviser Moore Stephens predicts that 2010 "will be a good year for anyone in the shipping industry with cash and access to finance", despite the pressure
  • Icebreakers remain in port for this season
    The three Danish icebreakers are most likely to stay in port this winter season. The Danish Naval Command has estimated that the ice in Danish waters will not cause any

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Fleet Management ordered to pay $10 million
    US Department of Justice also orders the implementation of a compliance plan to heighten training when engaged in US trade.
  • End of week sees mostly firming prices
    Fundamentals keeping pressure on bunker markets.
  • 'Huge' technical challenge of meeting greener fuel regulation
    Complex changeovers, minimal experience, bad fuel and management could increase opportunity for errors, warns expert in transport.
  • Market analysis: Rotterdam retains price advantage
    Sales were down in 2009 but the port has the best value bunkers.
  • Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Piraeus customs strike may end earlier than expected.
  • Shippers to see increased levy following major bunker spill
    Australia announces changes to Protection of the Sea Levy, proposal on international liability limit submitted to MEPC 60.
  • CEPSA Marine Fuels changes image
    Says new corporate image will help company 'consolidate its international presence'.
  • Stone Oil offers new Gulf gasoil/lubricant service
    Local player has a new barge and no barge fee for lubricants to better meet customer needs.
  • Durban runs out of fuel oil
    Mixed bunker prices in Middle East and Africa on Friday.
  • Opinions split on effect of ISO 8217 revision
    Supplier calls for 11th hour changes, testing agencies play down risk of more quality disputes.
  • PSO buys March HSFO cargoes, LSFO cargo rejected
    Cargo from Middle East trader said to have failed sulphur tests.
  • Divisions over proposed ISO 8217 changes
    Call for ISO 8217 Working Group to take suppliers' concerns into account.
  • Bunker demand dull, prices mixed
    Product availability healthy across the main Asian bunkering ports.
  • Relocation of Petrosummit office in Singapore
    The company in Singapore will close on February 19 for the relocation.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
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
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
- 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