testata inforMARE
Cerca
30 July 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
08:36 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
September 13, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk increases US inland-haulage rate US$900/TEU from October 7
  • China sets up Shenzhen-like economic zone on North Korean/Russian border
  • China's August exports rise 27.7pc, beating 2.5pc hike experts expected
  • EU joins Japanese and US trustbusters probing alleged ro/ro cartel
  • Singapore continues to clean up oil spill caused by ship collision
  • Top 20 shipping lines add 844,000 TEU to fleet over 12-month period
  • Textainer to buy 52,000 TEU from managed fleet - 'owning more profitable'
  • Xiamen builds 'dry port' near road, rail and river in Jiangxi's Ji'an city
  • Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi provinces to link up their highway networks
  • Tianjin's mega logistics facility in Hebei commences full operation
  • Nine ships from Iran are deleted from Sierra Leone shipping registry
  • Singapore, Hong Kong procurement hiring ads up, says Asia Job Index
  • DB Schenker Logistics expands its logistics facility in Stockholm
  • Cargotec takes orders for 3 Siwertell unloaders from European ports
  • Philippine Airlines signs deal for 44 Airbus A321s for US$7 billion
  • Boeing 767 cargo plane drops landing gear door onto Seattle suburb
  • Maximus Air consolidates operations, brings services under one roof
  • Southwest tonnage boost since Atlanta cargo facility February opening

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • FFFAI's Executive Committee meet & AGM in Pune from Friday
  • MoS pushes for infrastructure status to coastal shipping
  • TOC CSC Middle East conference to focus on greater connectivity driving regions supply chain dynamics
  • Gold imports shrink 18.4 pc in Q1
  • Iron ore exports set to tumble in FY13
  • Sugar exports at four-year high
  • APM Terminals Mumbai acknowledged as India's safest & best container terminal operator for 3 years in a row
  • Vessel movement at Singapore port normal after collision, oil spill
  • Surge in coal loading helps ECoR haul more freight
  • INR firms up further against dollar on increased capital inflow
  • JBS Academy holds convocation

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Chapman Freeborn enlarges team in Frankfurt
    Aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has welcomed Rana Chopra as new member of its cargo team in Frankfurt (Germany). Chopra has been in the business for ten years and has ...
  • First German railway line equipped with ETCS level 2 train control system
    The first German railway line is to get the ETCS level 2 train control system. Consortium partners Siemens and Kapsch are equipping 230 km of a newly constructed line running from ...
  • Transport company Emons takes over Mittelrhein Spedition Gith
    The German forwarding company Mittelrhein Spedition Gith GmbH is being taken over by Emons Spedition within the framework of an asset deal. The new location in Urmitz that Emons ac...
  • CN acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars and 1,300 containers in 2012
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars in 2012, as well as 1,300 new containers, to support traffic growth and improve customer servi...
  • Daytime running lights required for new 3.5 t-plus commercial vehicles from November 2012
    On 1 November 2012 a new regulation will come into force for commercial vehicles of 3.5 t or more. According to regulation number 661/2009 of the European Parliament and Council, a...
  • 60 candles for HR veteran Karl-Heinz Geier
    Karl-Heinz Geier, founder and managing director of the company Logistic People (Deutschland) GmbH, celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday (11 September 2012). The trained transport...
  • AsstrA joins Tiaca
    AsstrA, an international group of transport and freight forwarding companies represented in ten countries in Europe, Asia, the CIS and Baltics, has joined the International Air Car...
  • Swissport International completes Flightcare acquisition
    Swissport International, one of the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has completed its acquisition of Flightcare Spain and Flightcare Belgium fro...
  • APM Terminals invests in Russia
    APM Terminals is now entering the attractive Russian market by establishing a strategic partnership with the Russian transportation group, N-Trans, the holder of 75% of Global Port...
  • New FOCA website for aviation professionals in Switzerland
    Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) launched a new website yesterday (11 September). The portal is intended for aviation institutions and people who are active in...
  • UTi Worldwide: decline in Q2 revenue
    Long Beach CA (USA)-based forwarding company UTi Worldwide Inc reported revenues of USD 1.16 billion for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2012/13, a 10.9% decrease compared to...
  • Vanguard Logistics Services opens office in Costa Rica
    Vanguard Logistics Services recently opened an new office in San Jose (Costa Rica). Vanguard Costa Rica is the first Vanguard office to open in Central America. With an experienced...
  • Honold Logistik Group is new logistics partner of Kuka Roboter GmbH
    The Honold Logistik Group has landed a new customer in Augsburg (Germany) in the shape of the high-tech company Kuka Roboter GmbH. In mid-June, the German logistics service provide...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Think tank sees vast private anti-piracy presence
  • Foschi to head new Carnival Asia unit
  • BAE Norfolk gets $27.2 million more for CG-72 work
  • Damen EcoLiner combines LNG fuel and airlubed hull
  • Gladding-Hearn to build versatile response boat
  • Bollinger delivers first of new class of tugs to Crowley

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Seattle Port Commissioners eye Yoshitani ties to Expeditors
  • Trucking association report finds driver turnover rate at over 100 percent
  • Dascher Transport taps new Ocean Freight Director for US
  • First phase of rail project completed at Port of Vancouver
  • Cox, Orris to receive 2012 Connie Awards

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Ebb and flow of the Elbe
    There were undercurrents of hope at this year's SMM exhibition
  • Shell scraps Odfjell terminal contract
    Details are sketchy but move follows safety probe at Rotterdam site
  • Liner shipping at a tipping point
    APL boss Glenn says industry on threshold of great change
  • Teekay Offshore upsizes follow-on issue
    Company poised to realise $235m
  • Eco-tankers will save owners money
    New vessels will cut fuel costs
  • UK urges tailored approach to piracy in West Africa
    Foreign and Commonwealth Office draws up guide to best management practices
  • Foschi to head Carnival's Asia growth
    Costa Cruises chairman to set up Singapore base to tap emerging regional demand
  • Middle East VLCC glut holds rates in check
    Flat market forecast for next few weeks
  • Three share Onassis Prize for shipping
    Academics split $200,000 award for pioneering new discipline in economics
  • Sami founder warns against pressure to shrink armed security teams
    PMSCs cannot maintain 100% success rate with two-man operation, ICS conference is told
  • To buy or not to buy
    Is CSAV wise or foolish to eye newbuildings now?
  • Tuvalu confirms NITC flag exit
    Island state follows Sierra Leone and Tanzania
  • Living with low-sulphur rules
    Shipowners must work with cargo owners to alleviate added costs
  • Shell hires two product tankers for two years to avoid paying more on spot market
    Further long-term contracts expected to follow energy major's deal
  • China builds more valemax berths despite official ban
    Ningbo-Zhoushan port complex carries out preparatory works to construct two iron ore berths capable of receiving 400,000 dwt bulk carriers
  • Box charter market faces onslaught of autumn redeliveries
    With a significant number of ships already idle, a further decline in rates looks likely
  • Rosatomflot predicts bumper season for Northern Sea Route
    Volumes match 2011 with two months to go
  • Abundance of chemical tonnage smothers rates upswing
    Growing trade in sulphuric acid and ethanol unable to lift markets
  • US Congress hearing highlights port funding challenges
    More must be done to assess risk threats, says AAPA
  • DP World sells Antwerp breakbulk terminal
    Port giant focuses on Belgium box-handling business
  • US farmers warn that dock strike would bring economic catastrophe
    East coast shutdown would ruin Obama export drive, warns lobby
  • Teekay Offshore offers 7m shares to fund FPSO purchase
    Offshore player turns to public equity market for fleet expansion
  • Star Bulk shareholders back reverse stock split
    Greek owner maintains dividend but ponders share repurchases
  • SCF chief's trial concludes in Moscow
    Judgment in $67m embezzlement case expected on Monday
  • Precious resells four bulk newbuildings
    "Indefinite delays" from India's ABG Shipyard prompt Thai dry bulk operator to give up orders placed before the 2008 financial crisis
  • Knightsbridge sells two VLCCs
    John Fredriksen-linked owner grows cash pile by selling vintage vessels

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Teekay Offshore prices huge offering
    NYSE-listed Teekay Offshore today priced an upsized follow-on offering to fund its acquisition of the FPSO Voyageur Spirit from parent Teekay Corp
  • California extends fuel tax break
    VESSEL operators will continue to receive a tax break when buying bunker fuel in California with the passage of a new state law
  • ONE creditors file emergency plea
    OMEGA Navigation Enterprises' unsecured creditors committee has asked a Texas judge to allow it to seek alternative bids for the bankrupt product tanker owner
  • ECO MR2 warrants 25% price premium
    BIMCO has joined the debate about how much more an owner should pay for an ECO design MR2 tanker over a conventional design, concluding that a premium of up to 25% can be justified
  • US coal exports accelerate
    THE Energy Information Administration has significantly increased its forecast for US coal exports as new monthly records are tallied
  • Sabine Pass plots further expansion
    CHENIERE, developer of the Sabine Pass LNG export project, has announced a new capacity agreement that could pave the wave for a fifth liquefaction train in Louisiana
  • Goa rocked by another iron ore scam
    ANOTHER scam involving mining and export of ore has hit India and the state government of Goa has ordered shutdown of all 90 iron ore mines until a review is conducted on the extent of irregularities
  • Exporters fear docker strike
    A STRIKE by US East and Gulf coast dockers would not only delay import boxes but would be devastating for exporters as well, shippers warned yesterday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • ATA Estimates 20K-30K Truck Driver Shortage
    How big is trucking's driver shortage? The answer will vary depending on the source, but according to the American Trucking...
  • Truckload Driver Turnover Tops 100 Percent
    The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers shot past 100 percent in the second quarter, rising above that...
  • FedEx, UPS to Provide Limited Domestic Service in China
    FedEx and UPS have received approval to operate limited domestic service in China, giving the rivals access to a burgeoning...
  • US Potato Growers Expand Market
    Worldwide demand for fresh and frozen potatoes continues to climb and U.S. growers sold more than 1.5 million metric tons...
  • Beef Exports Up in July From June But Lag 2011 Levels
    High corn prices continue to be felt by beef and pork producers as export volumes drag. Beef export volumes...
  • OOCL to Boost Eastbound Europe-Asia Rates
    OOCL plans to raise rates on the eastbound trade from North Europe to Asia at the beginning of October. ...
  • Port of Virginia Sees Strong TEU Growth
    The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia soared 24 percent to 188,658 20-foot container units in August...
  • Truckload Rate Hikes Slowed in August, Cass Says
    Truckload pricing increased 1 percent year-over-year in August and remained flat compared with July, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul...
  • Delmas Suspends Bookings to Two Congo Ports
    Delmas is suspending bookings of cargo to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ports of Matadi and Boma, citing congestion...
  • CSX Chooses Baltimore Intermodal Facility Site
    CSX Transportation moved closer to providing double-stack service to the Port of Baltimore this week, after railroad, state and city...
  • Liverpool Adds Container-Handling Equipment
    The Port of Liverpool has added six straddle carriers to its container-handling fleet. The port has purchased...
  • CMA CGM Launches Bilbao-Le Havre Feeder Service
    CMA CGM has launched a feeder service linking Bilbao to Le Havre, the Spanish port said this week. The weekly...
  • Air Cargo Germany Adds 2 Freighters
    Air Cargo Germany is adding two 747-400 extended range freighters to its fleet and boosting frequencies on services to the...
  • Ag Exporters Say Port Strike Would Hurt
    U.S. exporters of agricultural products say uncertainty surrounding the International Longshoremen's Association Sept. 30 contract expiration is already slowing production...
  • Bengal Tiger Line to Launch Asia Service From Krishnapatnam
    Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line will launch an intra-Asia service in mid-September from India's Port of Krishnapatnam, a new privately owned...
  • Strife on Board Could Hurt Long Beach, PMSA Head Warns
    Internal dissension on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has port tenants concerned that the traditionally solid business reputation...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Solar trade war breaks out amid carrier struggle
    The European Union has launched an investigation into the alleged 'below market value' selling of Chinese manufactured solar panels into the region: dumping in ...
  • X-Press joins Evergreen Black Sea service
    X-Press Feeders has joined and expanded Evergreen's weekly feeder service between the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. As from last Sunday it has added the ...
  • MSC Flaminia: probe continues
  • US imports expected to rise despite concerns of USEC strike
    Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to jump by 8.5% in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases ...
  • The tipping point is near
    Kenneth Glenn, president of APL, believes that the liner shipping industry is on the threshold of great change as a multitude of financial, operational, competitive ...
  • Let's stop the blood sports
    That was the overriding message that came out of Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of global logistics at Electrolux SEA's key note address at the Global Liner ...
  • Damco further distances itself from Maersk
    Like APM Terminals, global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco intends to further distance itself from Maersk by moving headquarters from Copenhagen ...
  • Textainer to raise capital
    San Francisco-headquartered Textainer, which is the world's largest lessor of maritime and intermodal container equipment, is to issue five million new shares - ...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Quick catalyst or game changer?
    Chinese steel prices are finally on the rise on following news of the nation's plan to stimulate its slowing economy with $157bn worth of investments in infrastructure projects.
  • Sao Paulo IPO still alive
    Investors eyeing a piece of Seadrill's Brazilian drilling offshoot may have to wait another year before they can get in on the action.
  • TOO raises the stakes
    Teekay Offshore Partners is moving forward with a supersized follow-on fundraiser that will give it the ammunition needed to purchase an FPSO from its parent.
  • Allied Maritime on the edge
    Allied Maritime appears to be losing its fight for survival following a deluge of claims filed against the beleaguered bulker operator in a Hellenic court.
  • Foschi makes Asia return
    Former Costa Cruises boss Pier Luigi Foschi is making a surprise move to Asia to oversee the company's expansion in the region.
  • End of an era at TBS?
    Could founder Joe Royce be looking for greener pastures after nearly 20 years at the helm of tweendecker/bulker owner TBS International?
  • Fifth cape for Cargill
    Cargill has continued its interest in the capesize period market picking up its fifth vessel in a little over a month.
  • Fitch downgrades HSH
    Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded HSH Nordbank after saying its "asset quality" has deteriorated.
  • Cuts could be costly
    Armed guards will cease to be effective against Somali pirates if shipowners continue efforts to squeeze providers on costs, according to The Security Association for the Maritime Industry.
  • Dockers delay Deniz
    A Turkish cargoship and its crew were held at Ashdod in Israel following a dispute between an exporter and dockers.
  • Stay sharp off Somalia
    Shipowners should not become complacent following a sharp fall in piracy off Somalia, a leading military figure warns.
  • AMP probes cadet death
    Panama is investigating why the body of a young female cadet killed in an accident remained in a fridge on a tanker for 17 days.
  • Privalov awaits verdict
    Sovcomflot's former London chief Yuri Privalov is hoping to avoid jail after his $67m fraud trial ended without a verdict in Moscow.
  • Dongfang fights for life
    Struggling Chinese shipyard Dongfang Shipbuilding intends to sell off assets as it tries to stay alive in the downturn.
  • Statoil declares Havila options
    Norway's Statoil has added to its tally of recent term fixtures by keeping a pair of Havila ships.
  • Opec output rises
    Tanker owners have been given a small boost after figures showed oil exporting cartel Opec's August production increased, breaking a three-month run of decline.
  • Korean orders halve
    South Korea's shipbuilders have seen newbuilding orders fall to half what they were a year ago, according to Nomura.
  • Minor Miner delay
    The removal of the grounded bulker Miner is set to begin off Canada after stormy weather eased.
  • New blood at Bergen
    Bergen Group has reshuffled the top management at its Fosen shipyard after issuing a profit warning last month.
  • NS selling veteran
    Japanese owner NS United is testing the sale and purchase waters for its oldest capesize.
  • Worker dies at Brasfels
    One worker was killed and another eight were injured after a platform collapsed at the Brasfels yard in Brazil.
  • SeaRoc fixes wind ship
    Vroon's MPI Offshore has secured a short-term charter for one of its wind turbine installation vessels.
  • GME sold to Italians
    Italy's Prysmian Group has agreed to buy submarine cables and systems installation outfit Global Marine Systems Energy (GME).
  • Ship held for smuggling
    A small Indonesian controlled tanker has reportedly been detained in Malaysia for allegedly smuggling diesel oil.
  • Boxes set to defy strike
    US container imports are predicted to increase 8.5% on a year ago despite the impending threat of industrial action.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Vestas starts rail transport of wind blades in Europe
    "It has been a challenge to develop a viable concept for transporting blades of this size (55 meters long) by rail in Europe, but well worth the effort," said Mette Heileskov Bulow, transportation chief specialist at Vestas.
  • Commentary: Dow Chemical puts analytics to work for logistics
  • U.S. exports down 1% in July
  • Ag shippers fear dock labor stoppage, surcharges
  • Kroger reports fleet efficiency up 9.75%
  • GreenRoad, Insight pair on GPS fleet tracking
  • ANL exempts some Oceania traffic from strike surcharge
    The Australian liner carrier said shipments transiting the U.S. West Coast from and to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will be exempt from its surcharge on inbound or outbound cargo at U.S. ports, if an ILA strike occurs.
  • CBP shuffles personnel to fill ACE post
    U.S. Customs is eager for another industry expert to join its ACE development team after the successful run of former customs broker and forwarder Cindy Allen, Assistant Commissioner for International Trade Allen Gina said.
  • Panalpina adds 3 Asia-Europe LCL routes
  • Dachser picks new U.S. ocean head
  • California extends marine fuel exemption
    The passage of S.B. 1243 (sponsored by State Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach) will mean the state's tax exemption for marine fuel that was due to expire Jan. 1, 2014, will remain intact until Jan. 1, 2024.
  • CHEP to manage Qatar Airways' ULDs
  • CORRECTION: NYK/Hapag suspend calls at Costa Rica port
  • Broadbent takes seat on ITC
  • Orris to be honored by CII in Long Beach
  • Finland pushes cleaner shipping tech

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
  • Fujairah bunker market firm
    'Very tight avails' in Richards Bay.
  • Bunker prices firm across Europe
    Warnings of disruption in Piraeus.
  • Venezuelan refinery 'will have to operate at reduced rates'
    Refinery will be processing 'at less than 50% capacity' after start-up.
  • 'Green' ship makes maiden call to Rotterdam
    8,500 TEU vessel is specially designed for slow steaming operations, says port authority.
  • 'In harbour and off-shore' bunkering planned for Hambantota
    Sri Lankan port is 'attracting investment.'
  • Call for 0.1% sulphur limit for marine fuel in all EU waters
    EU rapporteur dismisses 'loud public discussions' by opponents of upcoming sulphur restrictions.
  • GAC adds third office to Brazilian operations
    Firm opens new Santos office, which includes bunkering services among others.
  • Bunker prices firming in Asian markets
    Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' at major Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Bunker tanker up for sheriff's sale in Singapore
    Sheriff accepting bids for the 2010-built vessel until next Wednesday.
  • New Zealand presents marine legislation bill
    Bill 'substantially increase' compensation coverage for marine incidents, says government.
  • Slow steaming caps box shipping capacity growth
    Effective capacity growth lower than fleet growth, says analyst.
  • Fire onboard MV Amsterdam extinguished
    Vessel reportedly carrying 2,600 mt of bunkers at the time of the incident.
  • Singapore waters around spill area 'generally clean'
    Bunker spill cleanup continues in Singapore following collision, says local port authority.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
- 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