testata inforMARE
Cerca
04 October 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
12:09 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
January 18, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • It could be the worst maritime insurance loss
    Wrecked cruiseliner Costa Concordia could turn out to be the biggest insured loss in maritime history, analysts and industry experts say, with some suggesting insurers and mutual societies could end up shouldering US$1 billion in losses.
  • Dirty-tanker rates likely to surge as oil demand rises
    Rates for dirty tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to surge over the next week on rising shipping demand to transport Middle East crude ahead of Chinese New Year holidays, ship brokers said yesterday.
  • Baltic index falls to lowest in nearly 3 years
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in nearly three years as the market continued to struggle with surplus vessels and sluggish cargo demand.
  • Suezmaxes poised for worst year in decade
Strait Talk
  • Let's wait for the inquiry
    IT IS still unclear how many people died in last Friday evening's cruiseship disaster off Italy. At the time of writing, the figures seem to be six confirmed dead and 16 others still unaccounted for.
Shipping Times
  • China train bookings for holiday not just a click away
    Kevin Zhang enlisted four friends in Beijing to help with hours of mouse-clicking on Sunday night. Their task - booking his Chinese New Year train tickets.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • It could be the worst maritime insurance loss
    Wrecked cruiseliner Costa Concordia could turn out to be the biggest insured loss in maritime history, analysts and industry experts say, with some suggesting insurers and mutual societies could end up shouldering US$1 billion in losses.
  • Dirty-tanker rates likely to surge as oil demand rises
    Rates for dirty tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to surge over the next week on rising shipping demand to transport Middle East crude ahead of Chinese New Year holidays, ship brokers said yesterday.
  • Baltic index falls to lowest in nearly 3 years
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in nearly three years as the market continued to struggle with surplus vessels and sluggish cargo demand.
  • Suezmaxes poised for worst year in decade
Strait Talk
  • Let's wait for the inquiry
    IT IS still unclear how many people died in last Friday evening's cruiseship disaster off Italy. At the time of writing, the figures seem to be six confirmed dead and 16 others still unaccounted for.
Shipping Times
  • China train bookings for holiday not just a click away
    Kevin Zhang enlisted four friends in Beijing to help with hours of mouse-clicking on Sunday night. Their task - booking his Chinese New Year train tickets.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • It could be the worst maritime insurance loss
    Wrecked cruiseliner Costa Concordia could turn out to be the biggest insured loss in maritime history, analysts and industry experts say, with some suggesting insurers and mutual societies could end up shouldering US$1 billion in losses.
  • Dirty-tanker rates likely to surge as oil demand rises
    Rates for dirty tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to surge over the next week on rising shipping demand to transport Middle East crude ahead of Chinese New Year holidays, ship brokers said yesterday.
  • Baltic index falls to lowest in nearly 3 years
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in nearly three years as the market continued to struggle with surplus vessels and sluggish cargo demand.
  • Suezmaxes poised for worst year in decade
Strait Talk
  • Let's wait for the inquiry
    IT IS still unclear how many people died in last Friday evening's cruiseship disaster off Italy. At the time of writing, the figures seem to be six confirmed dead and 16 others still unaccounted for.
Shipping Times
  • China train bookings for holiday not just a click away
    Kevin Zhang enlisted four friends in Beijing to help with hours of mouse-clicking on Sunday night. Their task - booking his Chinese New Year train tickets.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK 2011 volume up 3pc to 24.4m TEU, Singapore up 5.3pc to 29.9m TEU
  • CSAV shareholders to inject US$347 million as carrier's ranking sinks
  • MSC renews with Freightliner through Hutchison's Port of Felixstowe
  • Nigerian general strike ends after government vows 30pc cut in fuel price
  • Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands tours Dubai's Jebel Ali container port
  • ECU Line opens in Dalian, Wuhan, Nanjing, Hangzhou - China offices at 13
  • Yemeni government reportedly impatient with DP World over Aden terminal
  • Moore Stephens: Industry mood buoyant as it faces difficult year ahead
  • Cathay cargo volume declines 11.9pc to 142,122 tonnes in December
  • Korean appeals court rules in favour of fining 16 air cargo carriers
  • Air Canada refuses to fly monkeys to labs after outcry over China exports

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Alliances seen unlikely to end container lines problems on Asia-Europe routes
  • Shippers urged to use forwarders with strong carrier relationships
  • Ignoring US pressure, India mulling options to trade with Iran
  • Adani group plans $ 1-bn deepwater port in Andhra
  • Kochi Customs streamlines transhipment process
  • Port of Liverpool offers significant benefits for Indian trade: Stephen Carr
  • Thermal coal imports rise four-fold thru Paradip Port
  • Vizag Port sets new MoP discharge record
  • India's largest Chief Supply Chain Officer congregation on Feb. 2, 3
  • International air cargo bodies join outcry against EUs aviation carbon tax scheme

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • Schneider National focuses on intermodal driver training
    Schneider National, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services in North America, will unveil a focused new approach to training its intermodal truck drivers in 2012...
  • Challenges ahead for the shipping industry
    The two shipping consultants firms Drewry and Moore Stephens agree that a difficult time lies ahead for the shipping industry. According to Drewry the presently increasing rates wi...
  • Arkas purchases 1,400 environment-friendly containers
    The Turkish Arkas Shipping and Transport group of companies has acquired around 1,400 environment-friendly 40-ft reefer containers. They are equipped with Carrier Transicold Prime ...
  • Georg Hötte new president of German inland waterway association
    The board of the German inland waterway association (Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt BDB) has unanimously elected Georg Hötte as the association's new president. Hötte...
  • International Forwarding expands into the French Market
    The UK company International Forwarding has always been a major player in the French market to and from London and the Midlands (both UK), and its strength and expertise has result...
  • Momentum builds for global aviation security strategy
    Fourteen Asia/Pacific States meeting in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), last week, adopted a comprehensive strategy to systematically improve passenger and cargo security throughout the...
  • UK: FTA and Highways Agency on road to working closer together
    A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in London (UK) by the chief executives of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Highways Agency to bring better road infras...
  • Réseau Ferré de France selects Bouygues for PPP high speed infrastructure project
    Railway infrastructure manager Réseau Ferré de France (RFF) has selected Bouygues for the public-private partnership (PPP) to realize a high speed infrastructure project. This EUR ...
  • IAG Cargo takes delivery of final two B747-8Fs
    IAG Cargo, through its brand British Airways World Cargo, has taken delivery of its final two Boeing 747-8 freighters. The equipment recently arrived at Hong Kong airport from t...
  • Afraa launches joint fuel purchase project
    The African Airlines Association (Afraa) launched a joint fuel purchase programme for nine of its member airlines last week, following the conclusion of evaluation of tender bids ...
  • Imperial Logistics buys Snyman Transport
    South Africa-based Imperial Logistics has acquired international, cross border transporter IJ Snyman Transport. The acquisition of Snyman Transport, which operates in Angola, Democ...
  • FedEx expands airport facility in Hong Kong
    US-based FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, expanded its Hong Kong airport facility to enable great...
  • UPS adding six new locations in Atlantic Canada
    The US express service provider UPS will be adding six new locations in Atlantic Canada, with cities in each of the four Atlantic provinces. UPS announced in November a network exp...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • LEEVAC companies consolidate under LEEVAC Shipyards LLC umbrella
  • Dick Bollinger passes away
  • Trailer Bridge unveils plan to exit Chapter 11
  • IHC Offshore Systems in "hush hush" deal
  • Divers retrieve five more bodies from Costa Concordia
  • Hercules liftboat engulfed in fire on adjacent rig

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • Jensen designed workboat delivered to Port of Milwaukee
  • Port Metro Vancouver seeking waterfront committee applications
  • Womens' transportation association taps Denver for annual conference
  • Pacific Northwest universities in line for DOT grant funds
  • More union members ratify new contracts with railroads

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • CSAV lands $347m capital injection
    Quienenco and Maritimia de Inversiones back troubled container carrier
  • Kiel turnover sets fresh record
    Growth supported mainly by ferries
  • EU opens way for member states to have own accident investigation units
    Directive requires nations to play role in improving maritime safety and better preventing pollution
  • China steams into VLCC spot market ahead of holidays
    Earnings rise $8,000 since last week
  • Caribbean aframax rates spike on winds and port delays
    Cross-Mediterranean rates continue inexorable march towards zero earnings.
  • India plans $1bn LNG import facility
    New terminal to receive liquefied natural gas from fledgling US export industry
  • Saudi Arabia to double refining capacity
    Kingdom accelerates investment in China
  • Rio Tinto and Fortescue produce record amounts of iron ore
    Increased volumes provide employment for growing fleet of capesize bulk carriers
  • EXCLUSIVE: Earlier Carnival vessel power failure prompts Costa Concordia comparison
    Carnival Splendor, left drifting without power off Mexico in 2010, was built to a modification of the Concordia design
  • Chinese economy averts 'hard landing' with 9% GDP growth
    News could see monetary policy ease, boosting dry bulk
  • Sky-high Costa Concordia costs prompt cruise cover re-think
    Cruiseships face hefty rise in premium and may struggle to find P&I cover
  • BDI slips below 1,000 points for the first time since January 2009
    Capesize crash sees Pacific round voyages at a sixth of their price a month ago
  • Audio recordings hear coastguard order captain back on ship
    Heated exchange after Costa Concordia master Francesco Schettino leaves his watch
  • Timeline - Vale Beijing
    Five troubled months since South Korea launch
  • What caused Vale Beijing to crack?
    Vale's $8bn investment waits for inquiry to pin down the cause
  • Looking for lessons
    The industry must engage itself with the Costa Concordia investigation and ensure that there is an informed debate led by experts and genuine analysis
  • Skuld wins specialist business from Great Lakes
    Diversification pays off for P&I club
  • Q&A: Peter Dobbs, head of asset protection at Catlin
    The evolving K&R market
  • Experts play down fears that Costa Concordia will slip into deeper water
    Sensors register slight movement but vessel remains wedged on rocks
  • When will the courts act to restrain ship sales?
    Recent case serves as a reminder that a court will not readily intervene in the arbitral process unless the sale is imminent and the vessel is unusually unique
  • Intra-Asia box trade growth could level off
    Several lines have focused on intra-Asia trades to counter decline in other markets
  • Seacor becomes main stakeholder in Trailer Bridge
    Conglomerate pledges to return Jones Act company to profit after Chapter 11 shakeup
  • Contship to sell Medcentre Container Terminal stake
    Terminal Investment Ltd to buy 50% of CSM Italia-Gate, the company controlling 66.7% of MCT
  • SMIT to start removing stricken cruiseship's fuel
    Company needs approval to start hot-tapping
  • UASC to extend jointly-run Asia-Europe service into Middle East
    Move comes despite an expected weakening in container trade demand
  • Costa Concordia: what next?
    The Costa Concordia casualty will set the agenda for 2012 and beyond

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • Nigeria port crisis ends
    NIGERIA'S port-threatening union crisis is over, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Trailer Bridge reveals Seacor restructuring role
    NYSE-listed Seacor will become the largest shareholder in the reorganised Trailer Bridge under a Chapter 11 exit plan announced today
  • Proposal to bar nuclear cargo assailed
    SHIPPING in Bremen/Bremerhaven - Germany's second-biggest port - today threatened legal action against a proposed nuclear cargo ban
  • Phnom Penh rises 31%
    Shipments through PPAP in Cambodia increased 31% year-on-year in 2011
  • Newcastle ups port charges
    SHIPOWNERS will have to pay more for using PWCS and NCIG coal terminals in Australia from 27 February
  • Ust-Luga stands out
    RUSSIAN port throughput reached 535.4M tonnes in 2011, which included growth of nearly 20% in box traffic
  • COSCO Shipping's profits fall nearly 55%
    COSCO'S special general cargo subsidiary COSCO Shipping today said net profits for 2011 fell 54.8% from the previous year
  • Chinese oil import growth slows
    CHINESE customs data has revealed it imported 161.2M barrels - or 5.2M barrels per day - of crude in December 2011, a year-on-year increase of 251,000 barrels/day, or 5%
  • Box sector thinks small
    HANDYSIZE box ships have been dominating chartering markets, as these vessels are most suitable for the flourishing intra-Asia trade
  • Skaugen shifting focus
    IM SKAUGEN disclosed losses today and said it has completed its 10-year LPG fleet renewal programme
  • Ship sinks during first test
    CHINA'S Maritime Safety Administration has said a brand-new offshore vessel sank this weekend on its first test voyage
  • Rio Tinto, FMG post higher iron ore output
    AUSTRALIAN mining companies Rio Tinto and FMG today announced increased iron ore production figures for 2011
  • Concordia death toll rises
    ITALY'S coastguards today updated the toll of known deaths in the Costa Concordia disaster to seven known killed and 28 people missing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic Rose 2.5 Percent Last Year
    Tonnage shipped on the St. Lawrence Seaway in 2011 rose 2.5 percent year-over-year, reflecting a general improvement in the economy,...
  • Timeline of Container Ship Rena Wreckage (Photo Slideshow)
    Rena, a container ship owned by Costamare, has been grounded on a reef in the Bay of Plenty off the...
  • Port of LA Exports Grew 9.2 Percent in December
    Containerized exports increased 9.2 percent in December at the Port of Los Angeles, capping off the second straight year of...
  • MSC Hikes US to Far East Rates
    Mediterranean Shipping will raise rates from the United States to the Far East, effective March 1, as the container line...
  • JOC's Szakonyi Tours Port of Colon, Free Trade Zone (Video)
    On the second day of a two-day tour of Panama, JOC Editor Mark Szakonyi rides the Panama Canal Railway to...
  • US Steel Exports Near Pre-Recession Levels
    U.S. steel exports were up 10.6 percent through the first 11 months of last year and approached pre-recession levels, government...
  • Maersk Sells Gilbert Company to Logistics Firm's Founders
    GPR Logistics said it acquired the East Coast facilities and operations of the Gilbert Company from Maersk Inc. the U.S....
  • Former YRC Worldwide CFO Joins Menlo
    Sheila Taylor, the former chief financial officer who helped troubled trucking giant YRC Worldwide steer clear of bankruptcy, joined Menlo...
  • Trailer Bridge Unveils Plan to Exit Chapter 11
    Trailer Bridge said its majority bondholders have agreed on a restructuring plan that could allow the U.S.-Puerto Rico carrier to...
  • Carriers Expand Asia-Europe Service to Middle East Routes
    CMA CGM, China Shipping Container Line and United Arab Shipping Co. are extending their jointly operated Asia-North Europe service to...
  • Alphaliner Expects Far East Rate Rally to Fizzle
    The strong rally in ocean freight rates out of the Far East since the beginning of the year will likely...
  • Schneider, CSX Sign Multiyear Intermodal Pact
    Trucking giant Schneider National and CSX Transportation signed a multiyear contract expanding their intermodal partnership in the Eastern U.S. ...
  • Panama Canal Expansion Stalls After Labor Walkout
    Construction of the third set of locks at the Panama Canal ground to a halt Monday when thousands of workers...
  • Japan Airlines Taps Ex-Pilot Ueki as President
    Struggling Japan Airlines Corp. announced changes in its top leadership on Tuesday, including the promotion of senior managing executive officer...
  • Somali Pirates Release Chemical Tanker, Indian Crew
    Somali pirates released the Fairchem Bogey, a Marshall Islands-flag chemical tanker, and its all-Indian crew on Jan. 14 after five...
  • Royal Bank of Scotland Sells Aircraft Leasing Unit
    The Royal Bank of Scotland is selling its aircraft leasing business to Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Japan's second largest bank,...
  • Contship Sells Stake in Italian Terminal to MSC Affiliate
    Contship Italia is selling a 50 percent stake in the company that controls the troubled Gioia Tauro container transshipment terminal...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • Oil: is the wolf finally at the door?
    The fragile western economies are figuratively speaking over a barrel: the future price of black gold could be the catalyst to a raft of deep ...
  • CSCL, CMA CGM and UASC get closer together
    CSCL, CMA CGM and UASC have agreed to deepen their vessel sharing agreement in the AEX7/FAL2/AEC8 service between Asia and Northern Europe through the deployment ...
  • Contship Italia sells third of Gioia Tauro
    Contship Italia has sold 50% of its 66.7% stake in Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) to Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), a company closely related to MSC. This ...
  • Demolition declines in 2011
    In 2011 74,508TEU of containership capacity was scrapped. This was down on the 83,000TEU broken up during 2010 and well short of the more than 300,000TEU removed ...
  • CMHI's new Colombo terminal the 'beginning of many more' Sri Lanka investments
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) recently started building its new Colombo container terminal in Sri Lanka - with the Hong Kong-headquartered terminal ...
  • Safmarine confident on the Middle East region
    Safmarine expects another strong year when it comes to cargo growth in its Middle East trades but with freight rates likely to come under some pressure.While Stephen ...
  • 'Insider' hijacked ship released by pirates
    A chemical tanker that was pirated last August while at anchor within the Salalah, Oman, port limits - and having just disembarked its armed security unit - has ...
  • Kenyan Government shuffles Mombasa management
    The Government of Kenya has taken decisive action by announcing a series of management changes at the port of Mombasa, which is run by the state-controlled Kenya ...
  • China's growth slows
    The effect of monetary tightening and a weakening of demand from Europe and the US has slowed growth in the world's second-biggest economy, China. In the final ...
  • PoA: 'strike action highly irresponsible'
    That was the reaction today from Ports of Auckland [PoA] ceo, Tony Gibson after receiving a sixth strike notice of a 24-hour stoppage from 07:00 Tuesday, January ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • GasLog lines up IPO
    Peter Livanos grabs the helm as Athens and Monaco-based LNG owner plots $350m assault on the capital markets.
  • S&P downs OSG
    Shares of US-listed tanker owner continue to climb despite ratings downgrade as spot rates surge ahead of Chinese New Year.
  • NSCSA soars in the fourth
    LPG investments help National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia offset tanker market turmoil as profit jumps 105%.
  • Axed order rattles Euronav
    Belgian tanker titan slides to staggering full-year loss as it takes the torch to Samsung newbuilding contract in the fourth.
  • OSG facing UK fight
    Newcastle staff kick back in the face of New York-listed owner's redundancy plans.
  • Seacor backs TRBR bailout
    Seacor Holdings and US financier pledge cash and strategic support to bankrupt liner group in exchange for majority stake.
  • DeepOcean bags Brazil deal
    Norwegian owner chalks up a $60m long-term services contract with Petrobras.
  • Tanks blamed for blast
    Inadequate decontamination after discharge may have caused fatal explosion on Edirne off Albania.
  • STX takes Greek newbuilding
    South Korean owner hires new supramax from Soloi for up to three and a half years, brokers say.
  • PRGN sounds charter alarm
    Deiulemar begs Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner for rate relief as renegotiation request threatens lucrative contract.
  • "Do you want to go home?"
    Italian prosecutors release tape of port official ordering captain back on board stricken Costa Concordia.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 17, 2012
  • Prices firm across northern Europe
    Player reports tight avails for LS product in Hamburg.
  • Fujairah 380 cSt prices unchanged
    Sharp drops in Suez.
  • Costa Concordia: De-bunkering could start 'within a day'
    Insurers may face 'most costly marine loss on record'
  • Industry poll predicts few issues with new global sulphur limit
    Most respondents expecting no problems with 3.50% maximum limit from the start of 2012, or very soon.
  • Dutch bunker supplier awarded AEO certificate
    Golden Arrow Bunkering will be subject to fewer 'administrative rules'.
  • North European hub port in LNG feasibility study
    Flemish port authorities 'optimistic about the potential for safe and efficient LNG bunker operations.'
  • Singapore squeezed by Chinese and Mideast demand
    'Bullish pricing interests' to hold sway, say fuel oil traders.
  • Weak demand growth 'growing threat' to market recovery
    No ready market to fully absorb tonnage made redundant by larger ships, says Alphaliner.
  • Brightoil sees 'remarkable growth' in bunkering business
    Operations in Singapore generated 75% of group's total revenue in financial year 2011.
  • Asian bunker prices rise
    Demand average across key Asian bunker ports on Tuesday.
  • Liquid leaking from stricken cruise ship
    It is not clear if the liquid was fuel, says Italy's environment minister.
  • ISS to help owners comply with China pollution law
    Maritime services provider will help ease 'administrative burden'.
  • Philippine oil firm acquires bunker supplier
    Acquisition will establish its operations inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
  • South China monthly fuel oil stocks to increase in January
    Import volume in January to average around 200,000 mt, 18% more than previous month.
  • Tight supplies across South Korea's western ports
    Local refiners halt offers to the spot market.
  • Global Vision Bunkers promotes staff, hires manager
    Eileen Speer joins Global Vision office in UK as group business development manager.
  • WFS targets TPC Korea vessel in the US
    In efforts to secure outstanding bunker payments of over half a million dollar from the South Korean shipowner.
  • Dan-Bunkering welcomes new staff
    New office assistant in Dan-Bunkering's Copenhagen office.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
- 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