testata inforMARE
Cerca
26 October 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
01:30 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
April 27, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Crude tankers' freight rates dip while clean tankers' soar
    Rates for crude tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to remain under pressure this week as supplies continue to outweigh demand.
  • Container demand growth falls sharply
    Global demand growth for seaborne containers, a key indicator of global economic activity, fell sharply in the first quarter as traffic slowed following last year's double-digit expansion, an industry consultancy group said yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Another line is crossed in piracy crisis
    ONCE again piracy pushes its way back onto this column. Now Somali pirates may have done something that could change everything.
Motoring
  • GM minivan: gone in US, thriving in China
    General Motors Co (GM) killed its minivan in the US market thanks to its soccer-mom stigma, but the automaker has carved out a high- priced niche for the vehicle as a chauffeur-driven executive ride in China.
  • Ford to idle plants in Taiwan, China, South Africa
    The Ford Motor Co will idle plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa beginning this week due to the shortage of parts from Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the company said.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Crude tankers' freight rates dip while clean tankers' soar
    Rates for crude tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to remain under pressure this week as supplies continue to outweigh demand.
  • Container demand growth falls sharply
    Global demand growth for seaborne containers, a key indicator of global economic activity, fell sharply in the first quarter as traffic slowed following last year's double-digit expansion, an industry consultancy group said yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Another line is crossed in piracy crisis
    ONCE again piracy pushes its way back onto this column. Now Somali pirates may have done something that could change everything.
Motoring
  • GM minivan: gone in US, thriving in China
    General Motors Co (GM) killed its minivan in the US market thanks to its soccer-mom stigma, but the automaker has carved out a high- priced niche for the vehicle as a chauffeur-driven executive ride in China.
  • Ford to idle plants in Taiwan, China, South Africa
    The Ford Motor Co will idle plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa beginning this week due to the shortage of parts from Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the company said.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Crude tankers' freight rates dip while clean tankers' soar
    Rates for crude tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to remain under pressure this week as supplies continue to outweigh demand.
  • Container demand growth falls sharply
    Global demand growth for seaborne containers, a key indicator of global economic activity, fell sharply in the first quarter as traffic slowed following last year's double-digit expansion, an industry consultancy group said yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Another line is crossed in piracy crisis
    ONCE again piracy pushes its way back onto this column. Now Somali pirates may have done something that could change everything.
Motoring
  • GM minivan: gone in US, thriving in China
    General Motors Co (GM) killed its minivan in the US market thanks to its soccer-mom stigma, but the automaker has carved out a high- priced niche for the vehicle as a chauffeur-driven executive ride in China.
  • Ford to idle plants in Taiwan, China, South Africa
    The Ford Motor Co will idle plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa beginning this week due to the shortage of parts from Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the company said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Widdows to retire as NOL chief, ex-Singapore army chief to take helm
  • Shanghai truck strike ebbs as port cuts fees truckers must pay
  • US Customs to conduct cargo security checks on Chinese soil
  • Gold Star at Da Chan Bay, opens Far East-West Africa service
  • Pirates attack 6,500-TEU Hanjin Tianjin, but Korean destroyer scares them off
  • ICTSI takes over management of Croatian terminal on Adriatic
  • APM Terminals acquires controlling stake in Georgian Black Sea port
  • India's Concor full-year profit up 5.5pc to US$184 million
  • Two box truckers shot dead, NATO drivers strike over drone attacks
  • TransCore sees truck freight volume in Canada rise 35 per cent
  • Union Pacific first quarter profit increases 24pc to US$639 million
  • America's CSX rail profits up 30pc to US$395 million
  • Changi air freight volume rises 5.6pc to 166,100 tonnes in March
  • Hong Kong Trade Representative offers words of comfort to dethroned Memphis
  • US air cargo security rules 'daft', declares BA chairman Broughton

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Anchor Freight Services enters new era of operations
  • CMA CGM Rossini becomes first vessel above 270 m LOA turned around for night sailing at JN Port
  • South Indias tea exports climb 9.44 pc
  • Senior naval officers visit JNPT
  • States to pump 1.67 lakh cr. into non-major ports
  • Visakhapatnam Port sets new record in unloading ammonium nitrate
  • GDL's net jumps 23 pc in 2010-11
  • IATA should face reality & recognise forwarders as its most important customer group: FIATA
  • Air passenger traffic up by 10 million in Four Years
  • Economy to grow by over 8.5 pc this year: PMEAC Chairman
  • Finance Ministry deliberating on infra debt fund structure
  • PM to meet key Ministers on manufacturing policy
  • Steel usage to go up rapidly in India

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • IDS expands range of services
    Germany's largest general cargo alliance, IDS Logistik, is expanding its delivery service for private recipients at private addresses with effect from May. The alliance will also o...
  • South Africa: Transnet to shut down coal line
    South Africa-based Transnet Freight Rail plans to shut down the coal line at the Richards Bay Coal Terminal for 20 days between May 23 and June 11. The rail freight company is...
  • USD 6.8 million for freight railway improvements in Pennsylvania
    The US transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced a USD 6.8 million grant to upgrade railfreight services in four central Pennsylvania counties to support the Marcellus Shale na...
  • Sri Lanka's new airport only ready in 2012
    Sri Lanka's Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that work on the construction of a passenger terminal at Maththala international airport in Hambanthota is successfully underwa...
  • ANA's cargo traffic increased despite earthquake
    Cargo traffic seems less impacted by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March as passenger traffic. ANA's international cargo traffic increased by 8.9% to 49,343 t this...
  • EU removes four Indonesian all-cargo air carriers from list of banned airlines
    The European Commission has adopted the 17th update of the list of airlines banned in the European Union. Some airlines ' including four all-cargo air carriers from Indonesia (Card...
  • Man and Sinotruk present first Sitrak HGV for China
    Sinotruk and MAN SE recently presented their first new joint truck brand Sitrak at the Auto Shanghai 2011 trade fair. The vehicle is destined for markets in China and other Asian c...
  • Study shows 50 largest US for-hire carriers increased revenue in 2010
    According to a SJ Consulting Group study, the 50 largest US for-hire trucking companies expanded by 9.4 % in 2010 and increased revenue to USD 85.4 billion, after shrinking by 17.7...
  • 173 ICF flat wagons up for auction
    The liquidator of Inter-Interfrigo SA, Troostwijik NV, based in Antwerp (Belgium), has released 173 container wagons from ICF's fleet of rolling stock for an on-line auction. Bids ...
  • Farewell Stena Scandinavica
    Sometimes it's hard to say goodbye: the ferry "Stena Scandinavica" set sail punctually from the Skandinavienkai at the port of Kiel (Germany) at 19.30 on 18 April on its ...
  • Maasvlakte 2: pile frame moved
    The port of Rotterdam has announced that the large pile frame for the construction of the 40 m deep quay walls of Maasvlakte 2 (www.maasvlakte2.com) was recently moved from the sit...
  • Club of Logistics re-elects board and names new advisory board
    The board of the Club of Logistics was unanimously voted into office for another two year period. This means that Arnold Schroven, DPD, Stephan Zilkens, Zilkens GmbH, and Peter H. ...
  • TDG continues cooperation with Argos
    A new three-year extension has been agreed between TDG and Argos for TDG to continue running Argos' distribution centre at Mossend in Scotland. In addition, TDG will cross-dock Hom...
  • J.B. Hunt announces record first quarter results
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced record Q1/2011 net earnings of USD 50.1 million, a handsome increase compared to the USD 37.5 million in Q1/2010. Total operating revenu...
  • Metso extends partnership with Kuehne + Nagel in China
    Metso Minerals (Tianjin) International Trade Co Ltd, a global supplier of technology and services for the construction and mining industries, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel a contract ...
  • BLG investing EUR 3.5 million in Cuxhaven
    Business is growing at the BLG car terminal in Cuxhaven (Germany). To ensure that this trend will continue, BLG is investing EUR 3.5 million in a new ro-ro berth, 53,000 sqm of spa...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • Huntington Ingalls names Edenzon and Mulherin shipyard presidents
  • Gladding Hearn delivers pilot boat to Maryland pilots
  • Gene Taylor joins E.N. Bisso

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • Oregon, Washington governors announce design choice for new bridge
  • ATA truck tonnage index climbs during month of March
  • NYK earns spot on ethical firms list
  • Port of Coos Bay taps ARG Trans as new operator for rail line
  • Corps of Engineers announces Willamette Falls Locks to stay closed

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • Panamaxes missing out on rising Chinese thermal coal demand
    Freight costs make Australian imports 'unattractive' compared to domestic supplies
  • Prominent character in history of Australia's ports sector
  • Indian tanker prices up 5% on pre-monsoon scrap spree
    Alang breakers exceed Bangladesh rates
  • Qube acquisition opens new chapter in Australian logistics
    Operator is looking to strengthen its position in the country's cargo handling industry with the purchase of P&O Trans Australia from DP World
  • Owners watch for chance to push up VLGC rates next week
    Charter rates for very large gas carriers to ship liquefied petroleum gas from the Middle East to Asia look set to remain above $50 per tonne this week, despite little chartering activity, as a lack of available tonnage keeps supply balanced with demand
  • Chittagong yards facing further legal challenge
    Bangladesh could face another period of closure after the first week in May as an environmental group appears set to challenge the recent reopening of the country's shipbreaking yards
  • German owners consider
    VDR boss warns that Berlin's lack of financial support for shipping will scupper plans to return vessels to domestic flag
  • Sohmen's call reveals lack of will on piracy
    The momentum to attack pirates rather than waiting to defend ships has been lost in debate
  • VLCC earnings sink to record low
    Falling demand in Asia hits key routes
  • APM Terminals downplays Russia move
    Russian media reports port operator is considering investing more than $3.5bn in building a new Baltic container port in Baltiysk, Russia, which would be able to handle 6m teu a year.
  • Boxship ordering on course for bumper year
    Owners order more than $7bn worth of new containerships in the first three months of the year
  • Nordea Bank starts selling arrested Korea Line product tankers
    Scorpio Tankers snaps up Singapore pair as US duo heads for court auction
  • UASC agrees $140m bank loan
    Container operator to invest in growth and network expansion
  • Energy companies in bid to save Rotterdam windfarms
    Settlement sort after ports and shipowners take legal action over alleged threat to the safety of shipping
  • Excel Maritime vessel released by pirates
    Bulk carrier Renuar hijacked on December 10 on way to Fujairah with all 24 crew members
  • BG agrees first $175m contract for Deep Sea Metro drillship
    Deepsea Metro I will drill well for Woodside Energy on leaving HHI, before departing for Tanzania on day-rate of about $480,000
  • Le Havre throughput drops in first quarter
    National port strikes and a downturn in crude and refined oil products combined to produce a 13% fall in first quarter 2011
  • The bold approach
    Why such frequent change at the top for NOL? Is this the best way to run a business that has to look so far ahead when making investment decisions?
  • Point of control
    It is time to ensure that a sole responsibility requirement is imposed on all foreign and domestic drilling units in US waters
  • Ennore Port Ltd considers initial public offering
    Listing could fund up to $269m for port expansion
  • Essar denies London listing reports
    No plans for shipping to follow energy division
  • Hellespont chemical tankers to join Brizo8 pool
    Navig8 Chemicals-run pool comprises 16 ships of 15,000 dwt-20,000 dwt
  • Strong growth for Germany inland waterway cargo
    Imports increase by 24% to reach 104m tonnes
  • Widdows departure heralds strategic change for NOL
    Appointment of Ng Yat Chung could imply the status quo is set for a shake-up
  • China trade buoys Cosco Pacific's first quarter throughput
    Strong exports and imports pushed overall container traffic throughput at Chinese ports up by 13%
  • STX OSV plays down sale rumours
    Singapore exchange statement claims that STX Europe is 'continually exploring opportunities' for its subsidiaries
  • Samudera adds boxship but warns of near-term 'slowing' of demand
    Asian box carrier back in black in first quarter 2011 compared with same period last year

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • E-doc standard sought
    MORE THAN a dozen box carriers are pushing to standardise electronic shipping invoices through a project led by e-commerce provider INTTRA, it was confirmed today
  • Rickmers Erck backing German flag
    SHIPOWNER Erck Rickmers threw his weight behind the campaign to bring more ships under the German flag today as the 8,200teu COSCO Germany was reflagged in Hamburg
  • US coal plans mount
    ANOTHER entrant has joined the race to ship Western US coal to overseas buyers: terminal operator Kinder Morgan
  • More piracies reported in Southeast Asia
    MORE piracy cases are being reported in Southeast Asia, while the number of reported attacks in South Asia has fallen, according to ReCAAP ISC
  • Maersk aims for rebound from gulf fire
    MAERSK Oil is pledging a "quick return" to production at its al-Shaheen field off Qatar after an oil platform fire last week, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • STX OSV springs back
    NORWEGIAN shipbuilder STX OSV today quashed talks that its parent, STX Europe, plans to sell some of its interests, which resulted in its Singapore share price recovering
  • Golar to make tanker into LNG carrier
    NORWAY'S Golar LNG will be converting one of its tankers, Khannur, into a floating storage & regasification unit for an 11-year charter to PT Nusantara Regas
  • Samudera's fortunes turn
    INDONESIAN intra-Asia liner Samudera has warned of a short-term drop in shipping demand because of overcapacity concerns, slowing consumption growth and rising bunker prices

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • Canadian National Posts Large 1Q Gain
    Canadian National Railway boosted its profit 31 percent in the first quarter to nearly US$702 million and raised its full-year...
  • European Imports to Grow Despite Japan Disaster
    The Japanese earthquake and tsunami will have only a small impact on European imports over the next year according to...
  • Durable Goods Production Rose 9.9 Percent in 2010
    Durable goods manufacturing and retail sales led the economic recovery in 2010, according to a preliminary study by the federal...
  • Used Truck Prices Rise 6 Percent
    The average sales price of used heavy-duty trucks increased 6 percent in March from February, as demand for capacity collided...
  • Truck Tonnage Grows 1.7 Percent in March
    The American Trucking Associations seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.7 percent in March after falling a revised 2.7...
  • Railroads Work Through Storm Impact
    Severe spring storms are hampering freight transportation in the Midwest, as several major railroads closed tracks from as far south...
  • Shipping Group to Set Electronic Payment Standards
    INTTRA, an electronic booking portal for the ocean freight industry, formed a new advisory board with its customers to set...
  • Rotterdam Container Traffic Jumps 10 Percent
    Container traffic in Rotterdam grew 10 percent in the first quarter of 2011 from a year ago, driven mainly by...
  • Consumer Confidence Index Inches Up
    A widely watched gauge of U.S. consumer confidence edged up last month and continues to suggest a slowly improving economy,...
  • Seaspan Takes Delivery of 8,500-TEU Ship
    Container ship owner-lessor Seaspan took delivery of the 8,500-TEU Cosco Vietnam from South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries. The new...
  • UPS Signals Strong Outlook on 66 Percent Profit Gain
    UPS's profit soared 66 percent in the first quarter to $885 million, and the parcel giant issued a glowing outlook...
  • APM Terminals Eyes Russian Port Investment
    APM Terminals is considering investing in a new Baltic Sea port in the Kaliningrad region of Russia, according to Russian...
  • French Ports Reform Starts Next Week
    The hard-fought reform of French ports takes effect next week amid optimism the nation's container hubs can win back traffic...
  • Emirates Adds Intra-Asia Service
    Emirates Shipping Line will join Hyundai Merchant Marine and STX Pan Ocean in the NIS intra-Asia service, which links Korea,...
  • Container Ships Set Record for Capacity Growth
    Record deliveries of container ships in the next few months likely will add further down pressure on ocean freight rates...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • Legal apathy promoting piracy
  • Army chief to succeed Widdows at NOL
  • CMA CGM borrows more cash
  • Indian exports surge, but Chinese slowdown 'a threat'
  • Maersk scoops FMC environment award

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • Sheriff confirms KLC sale
    Sheriff in Singapore confirms market chatter surrounding US-listed owner's raid on KLC product pair.
  • Golar shares on fire
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG sees stock march up after boosting its interest in spin-off Golar Energy.
  • Sanko seals spot fix
    Odebrecht taps Tokyo-based owner's anchor-handler for Brazilian offshore contract, brokers say.
  • Costs cut CSDC profit
    Hong Kong-listed owner sees rising operating expenses drag down its bottom line in the first quarter.
  • Metrostar nets BG deal
    Theodore Angelopoulos-led Metrostar has tied up a debut contract for a drillship operated in a JV with Odfjell drilling.
  • Pemex taps Prosafe
    Oslo-listed offshore contractor sends three rigs to Mexico in deals worth $83m.
  • Cruise chief jailed
    Former Paul Gauguin Shipping boss pleads guilty in US to defrauding company of more than $2.4m.
  • FOE drills Brazil
    Oslo-listed drilling contractor on the fringe of raking in $47m from fourth-quarter contract tied to Dolphin floater.
  • Topaz into Africa
    The marine support services giant continues expansion with a move into West Africa.
  • Gulf Nav eyes IPO
    Dubai tanker owner appoints advisers to help it form Saudi Arabian joint venture.
  • Sevan continues IPO push
    Oslo-listed offshore owner has again rung the changes as it looks to force through the topsy-turvy listing of its drilling wing.
  • LNG ship diverted
    Maersk Meridian heads to Bermuda after engineer develops abdominal pains.
  • Deep Sea quartet fixed
    John Fredriksen-linked offshore shipowner secures another season of work for four anchor handlers in the Sakhalin area.
  • Tanker survives hit
    Glory Shipmanagement vessel escaped an attack from pirates on Easter Sunday, TradeWinds has learned.
  • Libya frees supply ship
    Italy's Asso Ventidue released in Tripoli with all 11 crew unharmed.
  • Pirates free bulker
    Somali pirates have released the Excel Maritime bulker Renuar held since December.
  • U-Ming's upswing
    Taiwanese bulker owner sees 2010 profit jump on higher revenue and investment earnings.
  • Hellespont takes plunge
    Hamburg-based owner places four small tankers in Navig8 pool and charters two more to Ardmore of Ireland.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • TBB Global Logistics to offer container swaps
    TBB Global Logistics said it has entered into a deal with a unit of the British brokerage firm to offer container freight swap agreements. Swaps "create opportunities for many businesses who were previously unable to take a more active approach to ...
  • Security Storage becomes Secor Group
    The 120-year-old Washington-based Security Storage Co. and its 11 affiliates have rebranded themselves as the Secor Group. The brand change will cover Federal Forwarding, Federal Moving and Storage, Security International, Security International Lo...
  • Crowley, Sea Star ask court to O.K. settlement
    Crowley Maritime and Sea Star told a U.S. District Court they want to move forward with a settlement with shippers that used their Puerto Rico container liner services between 2002-2008 and claimed they were overcharged. In separate motions filed l...
  • UPS profit up sharply in first quarter
    UPS said it had first quarter net profit of $885 million, 66 percent more than the $533 million earned in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $12.58 billion in the quarter, 7.3 percent higher than in the $11.73 billion earned in the first quarter of ...
  • DHS color-coded alert system fades to black
    A new Department of Homeland Security terror alert system goes into effect today, replacing the color-coded threat alert system that has been in place for the last 10 years with one intended to provide more actionable information to the public. Th...
  • Abu Dhabi, CBP partner on cargo security
    Abu Dhabi will station a customs official at the National Targeting Center for cargo outside Washington as part of an exchange program to help identify suspicious shipments and inspect them, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Friday.A CB...
  • American Shipper May 2011

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2011
  • Fujairah market softens
    Distillates subject to avails in Durban.
  • Bunker prices mixed in Europe
    Some Rotterdam suppliers fully booked for this week.
  • MGO dispute triggers two court processes
    Sun Coast Resources and Clipper Bulk Shipping pursuing counter-claims in US courts.
  • Slow steaming under renewed attack
    Ship operators using 'pre-slow steaming dynamics' when setting bunker surcharges, US enquiry told.
  • IFO prices at major ports firm against Singapore's benchmark
    Bunker avails tight at Hong Kong and Busan on Tuesday.
  • Bunker supplier ordered to suspend some of its operations
    MOBC told to stop loading or unloading operations as Maltese authorities act on 'persistent foul smell'.
  • Staff movement at Dan-Bunkering
    Trader moves back to Copenhagen office.
  • Sinopec Fuel Oil diversifies domestic product portfolio
    Company working with SinoBunker to develop domestic bunker business in China.
  • Shipping firm files suit for off-spec bunkers
    Clipper Bulk Shipping files case against bunker supplier Sun Coast Resources for alleged off-spec MGO.
  • Rising bunkers to impact shipping demand
    Singapore-listed shipping firm plans to continue implementing bunker recovery surcharges to mitigate price increases.
  • China bunker industry a 'threat' to Singapore
    Price differential between Singapore and Chinese ports likely to narrow, says IBIA's Singapore chairman.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
- 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