testata inforMARE
Cerca
26 October 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
05:05 GMT+1
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
May 15, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Insurers: Ship managers victims of owners' bogus negligence claims
  • Mumbai risks congestion charges as cargo heads to Pipava and Mundra
  • Jiangsu's first quarter logistics value increases 12.4pc
  • Shandong rolls out tax breaks for provincial logistics industry
  • NYK to display Super Eco Ship 2030 model at Expo 2012 in Korea
  • Sarawak's Biport slips 14pc as palm oil beats boxes as money maker
  • Cargotec unveils new radio controls for Hiab's multilift skiploader
  • GAC Solutions sells remote-control hoses to swamp pirate skiffs
  • International freight forwarders meet June 15 in Hong Kong
  • TOC Europe to focus on global box shipping, supply chain challenges
  • IATA to stage second annual general meeting in Beijing June 10-12
  • IATA announces resignation of Michael Vorwerk from CNS and Cargo 2000
  • American Battle for Europe: FedEx takes over Taxtex, UPS deploys TNT
  • Despite air slump, Kintetsu World Express beats odds with record profit

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • CKYH alliance revamping Far East-US East Coast services in May
  • Far East-Europe box trade being impacted by increasing capacity
  • Hanjin deploys mega containerships on NE6 East Asia-Europe service
  • MOL announces launch of new Asia-USEC service
  • MoS seeks tax incentives for shipbuilding, maritime sector as a whole
  • NYK installs next-generation energy-saving fluorescent 'E - COOL' lighting system on car carrier
  • Strong start for new ISS CESI operations in India
  • STX Pan Ocean's Far East-Middle East service
  • Thriving Eurasia holds huge potential for Indian investors: CII
  • Veg. oil imports surge 73 pc on low domestic availability
  • A whopping 26 Chinese ports today handle more than 100 million tonnes a year
  • IPL plan to be re-sent to FinMin for approval
  • Coal continues to top Railways' freight bill
  • Flagging ' gives rice the edge overseas
  • Govt to provide sops to slowdown-hit sectors: Sharma
  • The vampire squids of bureaucracy

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • Corpus Christi replaces director of engineering services
    The port Corpus Christi TX (USA) is promoting David Krams to director of engineering services under the supervision of the deputy port director of engineering, finance and administ...
  • Volvo Trucks: strong growth in North America
    In the first two months of 2012, the heavy-duty Volvo truck market in Europe 29 (EU, Norway and Switzerland) reached 35,000 vehicles, down by 3% compared to 2011. During Q1/2012, t...
  • BLG appoints Katja Windt to advisory board
    The German service provider BLG Logistics appointed Professor Katja Windt, chair of global production logistics at the Jacobs University in Bremen, to its advisory board at the beg...
  • Eritrean Airlines started South Africa service
    Two weeks after resuming flights to Frankfurt (see ITJ Daily of 19 April 2012) East African Eritrean Airlines inaugurated a service to South Africa on 7 May 2012. The carrier oper...
  • Genesee & Wyoming signs rail line leasing agreement
    The US company Genesee & Wyoming Inc (GWI) has announced that its newly formed subsidiary, the Columbus & Chattahoochee Railroad Inc (CCR), has signed an agreement with Nor...
  • Tallink transports more cars but less freight in April
    The AS Tallink Grupp carried a total of 745,770 passengers in April 2012, 1.6 % more than in the same month a year ago. In addition to people, Tallink transported 84,233 passenger ...
  • Emergency transportation funding for Oregon, Alabama and South Carolina
    The US Department of Transportation has provided USD 20 million to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic events. The mone...
  • DAA statement on Irish Government decision regarding airport re-organisation
    The Irish Government recently announced that it intends to position Shannon Airport within a new entity together with parts of Shannon Development while maintaining Cork Airport w...
  • Naviland Cargo with new deputy CEO
    Frank Bensaid was recently appointed deputy CEO of Naviland Cargo (SNCF Geodis). He is responsible for sales and marketing activities amongst others. Prior to this, he was director...
  • Fewer goods on Germany's inland waterways
    Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that a total of 222 million t of goods were transported on the country's inland water ways in 2011. This equates to 3.3% le...
  • Hupac inks MoU for joint terminal strategy in north Italy
    The Swiss intermodal service provider Hupac, representatives of Cemat (an Italian intermodal operator) and the Italian state railway ferrovie dello stato signed a memorandum of und...
  • BLG Logistics: sales top the EUR 1 billion mark for first time
    Last year the Bremen (Germany)-based service provider BLG Logistics Group generated sales of over EUR 1 billion for the first time in its history. The exact amount was EUR 1.008 bi...
  • Norbert Dentressangle using the River Seine
    The French transport and logistics company Norbert Dentressangle is to use the River Seine (France) to transport goods to stores in Paris on behalf of leading convenience retailer,...
  • IAG Cargo grows in Q1
    IAG Cargo, the single business created following the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, recently reported its results from 1 January to 31 March this year. The...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • Paris MOU to focus on passenger ship safety
  • Marcon brokers sale of OSV
  • Rolls-Royce to supply safety critical deck equipment for...
  • Alianca delivers second PX 106 to Brazil's CBO
  • Katharina Stanzel named INTERTANKO Managing Director

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • MOL announces plans to begin Port of Seattle calls
  • Coast Guard teams keeping tabs on sunken fishing vessel in Penn Cove
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks students receive Thomas B. Crowley scholarships
  • Portland among airports receiving flights to Ronald Reagan
  • Tacoma meeting to discuss new IMO emissions rules

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • NOL faces an uphill battle
    Questions loom over Singapore line's third-quarter performance
  • Can box lines learn from past mistakes?
    More capacity, lower utilisation and good old-fashioned greed put solidarity to the test
  • OECD talks to focus on defining credit support for green ships
    Japan proposes an easing of the financial burden of ordering ships that carry a substantial premium due to their technologies
  • Zodiac looks to winds of change with new project
    Totempower tests turbine use on capesize bulker to trial new energy source
  • China coastal trade absorbs domestic newbuilding boom
    EXCLUSIVE: Majority of owned and flagged small bulk carriers employed in domestic coal trade
  • Capital Product Partners tackles $150m debt with share issue
    Company says deal with group of investors allows it to grow
  • Quiet man of shipping
    Hapag-Lloyds's Ulrich Kranich is among the best in the business, say colleagues
  • VLGCs buoyed by growth in Opec natural gas liquid output
    Vessels earn more than $1m per month
  • Concern grows over Guardcon insurance requirements
    Clause 12 is the 'elephant in the room', says Askins
  • 'Chaos' descends on demolition market
    Rates fall despite a surge in scrapping capesize bulkers
  • China announces stimulus package
    State reduces banks' capital requirements
  • STX Europe sees new challenges to cruise and ferry orderbook
    Several potential cruise or ferry newbuilding projects, but ordering remains constrained by limitations of funding and overcapacity
  • Chemical tanker owners face bankruptcy, claims report
    Drewry forecasts decline in rates
  • MR ordering spree continues
    Rumours of 10 newbuilding contracts circulate on the sale and purchase market
  • Torm gets more time
    Struggling shipowner wins reprieve from paying debt instalments while restructuring plan is prepared
  • Complacency is not an option
    The conditions that allowed piracy to flourish have not changed, despite the fall in hijackings
  • Bulker prices continue to drop
    Sanko withdraws capesize from the market after vessel arrest
  • Jean-Louis Cambon dies
    Leading campaigner on behalf of shippers succumbs to long illness aged 59
  • Speak out to combat piracy, urges IMB
    Attacks are under-reported in West Africa, bureau claims
  • Global Ship Lease pays down debts
    Repays $11.8m of debt despite fall in revenue and rise in days lost to drydockings
  • HCI reports small first-quarter profit
    Improved result follows cost-cutting drive
  • Easy, markets
    Last week's sell-off of Asian box line stocks was an overreaction
  • Costs eat into Swiber's first quarter growth
    Revenue grows by 30% as orderbook reaches $1.2bn
  • Stanzel appointed Intertanko managing director
    Tanker owners' lobby unveils five-year strategic plan
  • Nam Cheong doubles first-quarter profits
    New line of offshore supply vessels boosts earnings
  • Singapore bunker sales rise 3.5% in April
    Growing demand tracks gradual fall of prices
  • RCL faces intra-Asia doldrums
    Thai line hit by sagging demand as CIMB rethinks outlook for regional box sector

Fairplayweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • HCI returns to black
    GERMAN KG issuing house HCI Capital racked up net profits of €1.8M ($2.31M) in the first quarter after a '1.7M deficit in the same period last year
  • Cruise yields seen recovering
    UBS ANALYST Robin Farley predicted today cruise yields will recover in 2013, but warned that no relief is in sight for the newbuilding sector
  • CPP sale to ease debt
    CAPITAL Product Partners confirmed today it will sell preferred equity to ease its debt payment schedule
  • Oz study sees assured supply of gas
    AUSTRALIA's identified gas resources are extensive enough to last for almost two centuries at current production rates, a report said today
  • Seadrill sees $600,000/d
    SEADRILL today predicted its charter rate for deepwater drilling units is likely to exceed $600,000 per day in coming months on the back of strong demand
  • Salvors assess ship after mystery blast
    DIVERS are today assessing whether a stranded box ship can be repaired at sea, the US Coast Guard told Fairplay
  • Jiangsu Eastern profits dive 54.6%
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Eastern said today 1Q12 profits dove 54.6% year on year to 14.4M yuan ($2.2M)
  • Stanzel to lead INTERTANKO
    KATHARINA Stanzel has been promoted to managing director of INTERTANKO
  • Seafloor cable operating
    WACS, a 14,500km fibre-optic seafloor link built by cable ships, has begun operating from South Africa to the UK, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • China move seen as drybulk boon
    CHINA has cut the reserve ratio requirement of banks for a third time since December, which should boost the drybulk sector, a shipping analyst said
  • Iran P&I feels nibbles
    ASIAN tanker operators were reported today to have approached Kish P&I Club of Iran for insurance coverage, in another reaction to Western sanctions against Tehran
  • Acid trips up Oz port
    SYDNEY'S Port Botany was badly disrupted today after a leak of nitric acid from a container forced half the port to be closed
  • Adani profits grow 20%
    ADANI Ports & Special Economic Zone said consolidated net profits were 11.02Bn rupees ($220M) in 2011-12, up 20% from the previous financial year
  • Muuga total rises 47%
    MUUGA Container Terminal in Estonia said today throughput in April was 47% above the same period of 2011
  • Thailand's RCL cuts losses
    THAILAND'S intra-Asia carrier RCL said today it lost 494M baht ($15.8M) in 1Q12, from losses of 714M baht in 1Q11

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • Diesel Prices Fall Nearly Below $4 Mark
    Diesel prices across the U.S. dropped nearly below the $4 per gallon mark, dropping roughly half a cents in the...
  • US Takes Poultry Export Complaint Against India to WTO
    U.S. poultry shippers came a step closer to possibly breaking Indian restrictions on their exports after Ambassador Ron Kirk requested...
  • MSC Vessel Under Repair After Onboard Explosion
    A Mediterranean Shipping Co. vessel appears to be undergoing repairs after an onboard explosion rocked the 900-foot container ship roughly...
  • Revenue, Income Slip at Global Ship Lease
    Global Ship Lease's first quarter net income fell to $8 million from $10.8 million a year ago as the NYSE-listed...
  • US Poultry Exports Set Records
    U.S. poultry exports in the first quarter set records for quantity and value, according to the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service....
  • Virginia to Be First Inbound Stop in New Asia Service
    The Port of Virginia will gain a "first-in" vessel call in June when MOL will begin making weekly calls at...
  • FTR Forecasts Higher Truck Rates
    Shippers can expect more upward pressure on truck pricing through the fall as available capacity tightens, according to research firm...
  • CBP Official: Security Partnerships Help Protect International Supply Chains
    The United States has formed a number of security partnerships with other nations since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,...
  • Three Asian Powers to Launch FTA Talks
    China, Japan and South Korea have formally agreed to launch negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement (FTA) by the...
  • Japan Airlines Posts $2.3 Billion Net Profit
    Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL) said on Monday that it posted a net profit of $2.33 billion on a consolidated basis...
  • Pirates Seize Oil Tanker
    Pirates hijacked a Liberian-flag oil tanker with 26 men on board in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman...
  • Truckload Rate Hikes Slowed in April, Cass Says
    Truckload rates decelerated in April, rising 6.9 percent year-over-year, compared with a 7.4 percent increase in March, according to Cass...
  • Faceoff at CP to Shape Intermodal Market
    A Memphis native who got his start as a carman-oiler in 1963 found himself four decades later running Canadian National...
  • On Damaged Goods: Salvage a Claim, Not the Wreckage
    Q: Your reply to the question about the carrier's right to pick up damaged goods in the March 19, 2012,...
  • FedEx Customs Critical Adds Value With Technology
    Just about any shipper using FedEx Custom Critical's White Glove service wants premium security, visibility and monitoring services in addition...
  • Expedited Carriers See Rapid Growth, Built on Speed
    In a business built on rapid, time-definite delivery of critical pharmaceuticals and high-value electronics parts, one might ask: Why would...
  • Truckload Priority: Better Jobs, Higher Pay
    What's the biggest priority for truckload carriers this year? "Drivers, drivers, drivers," said John Conley, president of the National Tank...
  • Truckload Carriers Braving Higher Costs By Raising Rates
    Truckers aren't typically shy or coy, and truckload carrier executives at the NASSTRAC 2012 Logistics Conference weren't afraid to let...
  • Container Industry at a Crossroads: Reflections of Time and Tide
    A story in a non-maritime-related publication caught my eye the other day: April 26 marked the 56th anniversary of the...
  • S. California Ports Advance Programs to Cut Emissions
    Shipping lines that call at U.S. ports will have to comply with much stricter fuel requirements over the next several...
  • NVOs Are Holding Their Gains in Market Share
    After non-vessel-operating common carriers enjoyed a growth spurt during container shipping's 2009-10 bust and recovery, some wondered whether they could...
  • 3PLs Finding Success in the RFP Process
    We talked with Unyson Logistics' Art Nourot, vice president of procurement, and Mick Noce, senior vice president of engineered solutions,...
  • Rising Transportation Costs Pressure 3PL Margins
    When trucking companies are stung by rising costs, third-party logistics providers share their pain, very quickly. Rising transportation costs are...
  • Customs Plods On With Trade Enhancement Programs
    The October 2010 discovery of bomb-making materials from Yemen in express air cargo shipments bound for the U.S. served as...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • RCL's pain spills over to Q1
    The substantial Q4 2011 losses racked up by Thai-based container shipping line, Regional Container Lines [RCL] continued into the first three months of ...
  • Shippers plea for fairer EU rail competition
    Independent railway companies and users of rail services have appealed to the European Parliament (EP) to reject a counter proposal from the EU's Council of Transport ...
  • Gulftainer executive elected to AFFFAL
    Ibrahim Serhan, the representative for the Sharjah (UAE)-based Gulftainer Group in the Arab Federation for Freight Forwarders and Logistics (AFFFAL), has been elected ...
  • Kerry sets up joint venture with Mosskito Logistics
    Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics has taken further steps to expand its presence in the faster growing perishable products sector by linking up with Australia-headquartered ...
  • Hanjin's losses spiral for Q1
    South Korean shipping line Hanjin has seen losses in its container sector worsen for the first quarter of this year versus Q1 11 due to high bunker costs and 'delayed ...
  • Salalah in 'Outward Bound Oman' project
    Salalah Port Services Company SAOG (SLPS), in which APM Terminals has a 30% shareholding and the responsibility for managing Oman's largest port, Salalah, has announced ...
  • Michelin's Jean-Louis Cambon dies
    Jean-Louis Cambon, head of Michelin's Ocean Management Committee and outspoken chairman of the European Shippers Council's Maritime Transport Council, died of cancer ...
  • MSC ship in 'welding accident' explosion
    The 4,651TEU MSC Idil is awaiting the report from a commercial salvage team after it suffered an explosion last Friday, approximately 60 nautical miles ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • Arbitration avalanche
    Globus Maritime's first-quarter financials overshadowed by $2.5m in unsettled claims against Transgrain and Allied Maritime.
  • Titan nears tipping point
    Cash-strapped owner in dire straits as it sheds ageing product tankers while Grand China drama continues unresolved.
  • Cockett's coup
    Overseas expansion looks increasingly likely as Connecticut-based bunker veteran storms Grindrod oil unit's top ranks.
  • Analysts line Capital catwalk
    Terms of nine-digit fundraising exercise met by mixed reviews on Wall Street but most agree payout preservation is positive.
  • STX Europe profit trimmed
    Weak cruise and ferry business cuts shipbuilders earnings.
  • Princess sued after deaths
    Surviving fisherman files suit against owner in Florida, alleging Star Princess failed to help his boat off Panama.
  • Jam-packed
    KS Maritime continues to clean house while scrap heaps overflow on the heels of demolition avalanche.
  • Cement carrier hard aground
    Coast guard says Jebsen cargoship stuck off Morko in Sweden with a breached hull.
  • GSL off to steady start
    New York-quoted containership owner sees hope on the horizon following profitable quarter and freight rate increase.
  • Bergen bags repeat deal
    Terje Arnesen-led firm could pocket up to $17m from another deal with Semco Maritime.
  • STX OSV earnings shaved
    But the Singapore-listed shipbuilder says the signs point to renewed demand for high spec tonnage.
  • Sanko sells AHTS pair
    Malaysian offshore owner raids Japanese owner for twin anchor handlers.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • AIT announces management buyout
    AIT Worldwide Logistics' co-founders Dan Lisowski and Steve Leturno have sold majority ownership of the company in a management buyout to the newly created board of directors headed by Vaughn Moore, president and CEO.
  • SeaIntel: Weekly Asia-Europe capacity swings significant
    The analysis finds capacity could vary by more than 20,000 TEUs per week across the next 12 weeks. "This is the equivalent to the rapid phase-in/phase-out of two super-post-Panamax strings."
  • SC Line's ro/ro service starts at Port Everglades
    SC Line has begun a new service catering to shippers of new and used vehicles, boats and heavy equipment from Port Everglades, Fla., to Colombia, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
  • Daewoo starts building 'Triple E' ship
    The 18,000 TEU "Triple E" containerships will measure 400 meters in length and 59 meters in width. It will be 16 percent larger and carry 2,500 more containers than Maersk's largest ships today, the Emma Maersk series.
  • Asia-Europe peak season fee for MSC
  • Kuk named Indiana's Burns Harbor director
  • WTO asked to settle U.S., India ag dispute
  • Schenker expands in Namibia
  • Acuitive adds spot quote portal
  • Influential shipper Cambon dies
  • ABS offers mobile suite

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2012
  • Shanghai to measure PM2.5 emissions
    As the port continues to thrive, the US consulate look to increase transparency on air-quality data.
  • Steve Leonard joins Cockett Marine Oil
    Leonard has previously worked for WFS and Aegean.
  • Aramco Trading hopes to triple volumes 'soon'
    'First priority will be to balance supply and demand - selling excess naphtha and fuel oil and buying in gasoline and gas oil,' says source.
  • IFO prices still falling in Fujairah
    Little change in Suez market.
  • Market soft in Rotterdam
    Player warns of barge congestion and tight avails for the rest of the week.
  • INTERTANKO reiterates stand on fuel quality
    ECA compliance through use of cleaner fuels may be 'attractive' compared with 'significant cost' of equipping ships with scrubbers.
  • US legislators strike blow against biofuel ambitions
    'It simply doesn't make sense to be spending extra dollars when we're trying to cut costs,' congressman tells Armed Services Committee.
  • New Managing Director for INTERTANKO
    Katharina Stanzel taking over from Joe Angelo in July, association's Council finalising five year strategic plan.
  • Singapore bunker sales climb for second month in a row
    April bunker sales strengthen as prices weaken.
  • Bunker prices in Asian ports resume their slide
    Players report good avails.
  • Official says Iran still hoping for 50% of regional bunker market
    Iran's central bank and oil ministry should support the private sector in developing the bunker sector.
  • Quarterly profit of Knightsbridge Tankers slightly down
    Firm noted a 8.6% increase in cost of bunkers at Fujairah during Q1 2012 compared to previous quarter.
  • Supplier 'not suggesting' vessels must carry different BN marine lubes
    Vessels should use cylinder oil based on predominant operating conditions, says Castrol Marine.
  • Titan 2011 losses widen by 35%
    Its bunkering business records revenues of $60 million from a single customer.

›››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