testata inforMARE
Cerca
24 April 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
21:15 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
April 20, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping joins ABX and TLS loops to expand east Med service
  • Emirates to launch two services to East Africa with CMA CGM from May 11
  • Fujian invests US$2.38 billion on roads and waterways in first quarter
  • G6 runs 8,100-TEU ships from Far East weekly into APM T Gothenberg
  • Xiamen's cross-strait fruit imports from Taiwan doubles in first quarter
  • Evergreen adds Japan-Thailand-Vietnam service through slot buying
  • Tibet lays in roads, to spend 178pc more in this 5-year plan than last
  • KMTC joins Emirates, Hapag-Lloyd, RCL's Far East to India service
  • Beijing freight forwarders achieve US$20 billion in revenue in 2011
  • Dachser revenue up 13pc to US$5.9 billion, credits air-sea logistics boom
  • Evergreen to launch Malacca Strait Malaysia-Indonesia feeder April 28
  • Seaspan receives Cosco Hope, seventh of eight 13,100-TEU containerships
  • UASC takes delivery of eighth of nine 13,000-TEUers from Samsung
  • Malaysia's MISC disposes of assets, speeds exit from container services
  • TAMP rejects PSA plea for 15pc hike, by slashing terminal rates 12.2pc
  • Charleston box volume up 2pc in fiscal year to date, but up 12pc in March
  • DP World JV Visakha Container Terminal enjoys record year in 2011
  • Wuhan, China's fourth passenger city, adds Paris to its flight list
  • SIA Cargo adds destinations in partnership with budget airline Scoot
  • US and Brazil implement aviation private public partnership
  • Amerijet extends Central American freight coverage to Managua, Nicaragua

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AKE report shows surge in Somali piracy in March
  • BCHAA organises training programme on how to be successful as a service provider
  • Hamburg Süd 2011: Another challenging year in global shipping
  • MANSA launches 'Foundation course on shipping logistics'
  • Shipping Secretary commends work being done by Kandla Seafarers Welfare Association
  • India showing positive signs: OECD
  • Ore exports only after meeting local demand: SC

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • Eritrean Airlines back to Frankfurt
    Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) takes over cargo handling for Eritrean Airlines. Frankfurt had last been approached by Eritrean Airlines in the summer of 2009; back then FCS had be...
  • Record results for Deutsche Bahn
    The German rail service provider Deutsche Bahn raised its turnover to the record level of EUR 37.9 billion in fiscal 2011, an increase of 10.1% or EUR 3.5 billion. The company's tr...
  • Network Rail awards framework agreements for railway re-signalling
    The British infrastructure company, Network rail, has awarded framework agreements for re-signalling the railway with ETCS Level 2. Starting in April 2012, the collaborative agreem...
  • Canada takes next step to reduce harmful HGV emissions
    The Canadian government is proposing regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines, including large pick-up trucks, short/long-hau...
  • Vanguard appoints general manager airfreight for Southeast Asia
    Vanguard Logistics Services, located in Sydney (Australia) has promoted Collin Rozario to the position of general manager airfreight - South Pacific and Southeast Asia. This promot...
  • Garuda Indonesia buys Airbus and casts eyes on Auckland
    Garuda Indonesia has placed a firm order with Airbus for eleven more A330-300 widebody aircraft. The equipment will join the carrier's fleet between 2013 and 2017. Garuda currently...
  • 25% of Bilbao's traffic stems from America
    The port of Bilbao (Spain) reported that its traffic with the American continent amounted to 7.8 million t in 2011, 5% more than in 2010. This traffic accounts for almost 25% of th...
  • Canada concludes new air transport agreements in the Americas
    Canada has concluded air transport agreements with several states in the Americas. A first-time agreement with Colombia, one of Canada's largest air transport markets in South Amer...
  • Ceva Iberia appoints new business development director
    Ceva Logistics recently appointed Izaskun Barquin as its business development director in Spain and Portugal. She will be responsible for implementing the company's business develo...
  • CMA CGM and Maersk reshuffle Asia-South Africa and Mozambique services
    The French container shipping company CMA CGM is reshuffling its services on the Asia - South Africa and Mozambique trades in partnership with Denmark's Maersk Line (ML). As from 2...
  • CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines resigns
    Royal Jordanian (RJ) CEO Hussein Dabbas submitted his resignation on 17 April. It will take effect on 1 June. Dabbas has held this position since 2009. RJ is going through a diffic...
  • P&O Ferrymasters to expand Eastern Europe fleet
    The UK-based transport service provider P&O Ferrymasters is planning a major expansion of own-asset road operations in eastern Europe by basing its hallmark Yellow Fleet traile...
  • FedEx is in talks to buy French express carrier Tat Express
    The US CEP and logistics giant FedEx Corp is holding talks about the acquisition of the French courier and transport company Tat Express. Tat Express was founded in 1976, currently...
  • Agility wins heavylift contract to move railway wagons from Spain to Kazakhstan
    Global logistics provider Agility has won a contract to transport 420 railway wagons from Spain to Kazakhstan for Talgo, a leading Spanish manufacturer of railway wagons and c...
  • DBL Logistics delivers growth with support from HSBC
    DBL Logistics, the Sheffield (Great Britain)-based haulage and logistics company, is planning to double in size with the development of a new purpose built distribution centre, in ...
  • Hamburg Süd increases volumes and revenue in 2011
    The German shipping company Hamburg Süd, a member of the Oetker Group, increased its container transport volumes by 9% to 3.1 million teu in 2011. Last year's revenue increased by ...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • Panel of experts to assess recommendations of cruise industry...
  • Ingram to buy U.S. United Barge Line from United Maritime...
  • Kirsi Tikka to head up ABS Europe Division
  • Agreement with Hanjin gives Huntington Ingalls subsidiary access...
  • Viking River signs MOA for cruise ships with Fincantieri

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • FESCO plans expansion of business with Port of Everett
  • Columbia River Coast Guard holding ship for failing inspections
  • House subcommittee proposes $1 billion for harbor maintenance
  • Port of Vancouver, USA marks first vessel of second hundred years
  • General Dynamics NASSCO starts work on Navy MLP

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • Talk sweeps market that NYK is poised to order LNG newbuildings
    Potential for orders seen as Japan's demand for liquefied natural gas continues at record levels
  • Supramax market in new rally
    Soy and sugar cargoes boost South Atlantic rates
  • TEN annual report reveals covenant breaches
    One scenario would require $65.4m additional security
  • Putin poised to cut taxes for Russian Arctic development
    Russian premier announces fresh stimulus as Lloyd's report highlights need for thorough risk assessment of activity
  • Shtokman delays expose Arctic investment risks
    Partners have yet to commit to final-phase investment
  • Keeping the turbines turning
    Life on the small support vessels which serve windfarms raises questions about safety
  • Sudan halts oil exports
    Tensions in northeast Africa cut supply of light, sweet crude to Asia
  • TEN to realise $65m gross proceeds from follow-on issue
    Tsakos Foundation to take 2m shares
  • Shooting ducks?
    Industry urgently needs to agree rules on use of force
  • Boxship capital inflows are 'illogical'
    Investors destroy value and drive down slot costs
  • Nord/LB to keep ship financing flat
    Lender will focus on existing customers
  • Profits rise at Keppel offshore and marine
    Buoyant oil prices drive 66% revenue hike
  • Shipowners divided over rules for use of force
    IMIF delegates at loggerheads over what constitutes 'proportional' force
  • OOCL reports dip in first-quarter revenues
    Lower Asia-Europe revenues undermine volume growth
  • US ports in line for record $1bn dredging cash
    Washington recommends largest annual drawdown from Harbour Maintenance Trust Fund
  • ABS moves Middle East operations into Singapore-based division
    Classification society sees growing business ties between Dubai, Singapore and India
  • Suspected Somali pirate base hit by unidentified warplanes
    Operation Atalanta said it was not involved, despite EU endorsing attacks by land
  • Container pricing
    The challenge is to prove that box shipping really can consistently earn a decent rate of return
  • HHI to build two long range tankers for Sun Enterprises
    Compared to medium range vessels, new LR orders are rarely seen
  • Pacific Basin Shipping sees buying opportunities emerging in tough market
    Hong Kong handysize and handymax specialist says partial recovery is only temporary
  • Port Botany dockers end dispute
    Asciano and union agree pay and productivity deal
  • Kingpin's arrest highlights failure of prosecutions to halt piracy
    Garaad could stand trial in Iran but others will take his place
  • Dry bulk bucks Irish ports downturn
    Volumes fall for all other traffic segments
  • Exclusive: EU journal names CF Sharp 'an IRISL front'
    Crew supplier remains IMEC member despite Brussels claim
  • TEN follow-on pricing stalls
    Company share value falls 16% in a day
  • NOL's five-year bonds raise $320m
    Singapore-listed box line raises cash after failing to sell perpetual bonds
  • Top Ships takes a battering
    Shelf registration knocks share price
  • Intra-Asia carriers press for general rates increase
    IADA seeks extra $200 per teu in two hikes by end May
  • Royal Caribbean chief backs cruise industry to ride out spate of casualties
    Costa Concordia was an anomaly but industry is coming together to improve safety measures, says Richard Fain

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • Cruise safety panel named
    THE Cruise Lines International Association today appointed an independent panel to vet safety policy changes in the wake of the Costa Concordia tragedy
  • Water tunnel to aid deepening
    NEW YORK has unveiled a $250M scheme to build a water tunnel in its harbour that will help the port in its quest to deepen to 15.2m
  • ABG-PSA joint venture falls apart
    THE PSA International of Singapore and Mumbai-based ABG Ports consortium, which bagged the fourth container terminal project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), has parted ways
  • Keppel Corp's profits surge
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp said today that 1Q2012 profit surged 141% year-on-year to S$751M ($600M), helped in part by good demand for rigs
  • Mexican standoff at Northern Shipyard
    NORTHERN Shipyard of St.Petersburg now has two chief executives, as the state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) tries to consolidate its control of the yard, and the management under Andrei Fomichev fight back
  • Container freight rate rise surprise
    A SHARP increase in spot freight rates in container shipping prior to General Rate Increases (GRI) major carriers had announced from 1 April has come as a positive surprise, according to a senior shipping analyst
  • Car carriers receive good news for Japan
    NEWS from two industry majors in Japan indicating rising demand for car carrier capacity and continued subdued supply growth underlines the strength of the market, according to a Norwegian shipping analyst
  • WilPower dry docking brought forward
    AWILCO LNG, the listed Norwegian LNG carrier, has decided to bring forward the dry docking of the 1983-built WilPower by two months to May
  • Teekay issues NK700M bonds
    TEEKAY LNG Partners, the New York listed lng and tanker shipping company that is part of the Teekay group has issued NK700M in senior unsecured bonds maturing in May 2017 in the Norwegian bond market, the company said in a statement today
  • Asian shipping seeks efficiencies
    ASIAN shipping will become more efficient in the future, in response to global trends, believes Noël Jelsma, Asia Pacific regional director for the Finnish support systems provider Eniram

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • Prince Rupert Container Volume Doubled in March
    Container volumes at the Port of Prince Rupert, Canada, doubled last month compared to March 2011 because of generic growth...
  • Port Manatee OKs Expansion Project
    The Manatee County Port Authority has approved a $13 million contract for a 584-foot berth extension and a 10-acre container...
  • Georgia Ports Have Record Month for Tonnage
    The Georgia Ports Authority handled a record 2.37 million tons of cargo in March, including 2.03 million tons of containerized...
  • US Intermodal Volume Rises 1.6 Percent
    U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending April 14 rose 1.6 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent the previous week,...
  • US Ports Could Get $1 Billion in Federal Dredging Aid
    U.S. ports in fiscal 2013 would get $1 billion for maintenance dredging, the largest annual federal award for navigation work,...
  • Qantas Launches Air Cargo Service to Chongqing
    Qantas Freight Enterprises' first scheduled freighter service linking Australia to the Chinese manufacturing hub of Chongqing and the U.S. will...
  • NS, KCS Launch US-Mexico 53-Foot Box Service
    Norfolk Southern Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway are expanding their intermodal rail service linking Mexico and the U.S. by...
  • Vos Logistics Revenue up 5 Percent
    Vos Logistics' revenue grew 5 percent in 2011 from a year ago to $333 million as the Dutch trucking and...
  • Werner Enterprises Profit Soars 30 Percent
    Steady improvement in demand for trucking and non-asset logistics services boosted Werner Enterprises first quarter net profit 30 percent ...
  • OOCL Volume Up, Revenue Down in First Quarter
    Orient Overseas Container Line's first quarter volume revenue slipped 0.9 percent to $1.3 billion despite a 5.4 percent rise in...
  • Hanjin Joins VSAs to Med, Turkey
    Hanjin Shipping in May will join other Asia-based carriers in a vessel-sharing agreement to expand its presence in the East...
  • Ingram to Buy US United Barge Line
    Ingram Barge has agreed to acquire U.S. United Barge Line, a company with 17 towboats, almost 650 barges and approximately...
  • UP Reports Record Revenue on Slight Volume Growth
    Union Pacific saw first quarter revenue rise 14 percent year-over-year to $5.1 billion, as double-digit increases in four of its...
  • Logistics Group Dachser Revenue up 13 Percent
    Dachser's 2011 revenue jumped by 13 percent from a year ago to more than $5.6 billion as the German logistics...
  • Seaspan Takes Delivery of 13,100-TEU Ship
    Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan has taken delivery of a seventh in a series of eight ships with capacities of 13,100...
  • Major Ocean Carriers Set India Freight Rate Increases
    Several major container carriers plan to implement general rate increases on trades to and from the Indian Subcontinent that are...
  • U.S.-Japan Imports, Exports Jump
    Japanese exports to the United States surged 23.9 percent in March from a year earlier, to $12.7 billion, on strong...
  • Maersk Resumes Europe-Asia Bookings
    Maersk Line has started taking bookings again for cargo from North Europe to Asia following a near month-long suspension. ...
  • Maersk Plans Other Daily Maersk Services
    Maersk Line plans to duplicate its Asia-Europe Daily Maersk service on other global trade lanes in future, but it is...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • Hanjin gets more serious about Eastern Europe
    Hanjin has announced plans to become more deeply involved in trade between Asia and Eastern Europe by chartering slots on CSCL/K Line/PIL and Wan Hai's existing ...
  • Index-linked freight contracts still not the answer
  • Evergreen ups ante in Intra-Asia trade
    Evergreen is boosting its Intra-Asia offerings with a new feeder route between the Port of Belawan [Sumatra, Indonesia] and Malaysia scheduled to be launched at ...
  • OOCL: benefitting from low exposure to Asia - Europe
    The Q1 2012 interims will be the first barometer of the financial health of ocean carriers and perhaps explain the shock and awe tactics of the liners in their ...
  • Supply/demand balance still out of kilter
    The liner shipping industry faces another difficult two years as supply remains out of balance with demand, with freight rates, despite recent strong increases ...
  • Maersk Line: 'The listening carrier'
    At least that is how Lucas Vos, the carrier's recently appointed chief commercial officer, wants customers to view the operator. He thinks that the carrier's 'New ...
  • Rotterdam feels the downturn chill
    Europe's biggest boxport saw its container traffic decline by 4% in the first three months of this year, compared to the first quarter of 2011, but Rotterdam's ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • CMA CGM brings in ESL
    French line joining forces with Dubai operator for re-launched Asia to East Africa loop.
  • Nakilat profit flat
    Qatari LNG carrier owner says earnings little changed from a year ago.
  • Cosco Corp seals two more
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder racks up another drilling rig order for one of its Chinese yards.
  • Tsakos clan coughs up more
    Leading shareholder digs deeper than expected as Tsakos Energy Navigation pushes through $65m fundraiser.
  • Boxship and tug collide
    Vorwarts dented as engine fails on Navigia's Sirrah at Brunsbuttel on the Kiel Canal.
  • Keppel margins squeezed
    Singapore-listed rigbuilder's revenue soars but lower value jobs rein in earnings growth.
  • Bolivia probes Iran switches
    Land-locked country will axe 15 Iranian-controlled ships from register if evidence of sanctions violations found.
  • Crew held after deaths
    Two Chinese seafarers arrested in Japan following collision in which two fishermen are feared dead.
  • OOCL lifts volumes
    Hong Kong line posts first quarter cargo growth, but average revenue per teu down 6%.
  • Fincantieri wins Viking twins
    Italian yard to build a pair of 45,000-gt cruiseships for Torstein Hagen's Viking Ocean Cruises.
  • Vinashin eight appeal
    Former Vietnam yard group chairman Pham Thanh Binh and other executives contest jail terms for financial mismanagement.
  • Boxship goes hard aground
    Finnish authorities say ballast tanks leaking on Jungerhans' Phoenix J off Rauma.
  • Zaliv earnings slashed
    Ukrainian shipyard reports slim profit for 2011 as revenue falls back.
  • Samjin slumps to loss
    Korean shipbuilder logs deficit in tough 2011 as revenue drops 46%.
  • Sun shines for HHI
    Livanos group's Sun Enterprises linked to order for two products tankers at world's biggest shipbuilder.
  • Awilco LNG extends WilGas
    Oslo-listed LNG start-up extends charter contract with Petrobras, as WilPower heads for early drydocking.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • Kewill adds cloud parcel support
  • BizSlate's small business supply chain cloud
  • Truck replacement incentive, volumes rise in Charleston
  • OOCL's Q1 hit by stagnant Asia-Europe trade
  • CMA CGM shakes up Asia-Southern Africa network
  • Two House bills could help ports
  • Hanjin expands to Black Sea
  • CMA CGM opens Mumbai head office
  • FedEx Freight expands in western Canada
  • Parcel handlers try hydraulic hybrids

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 19, 2012
  • Liability limits raised as IMO adopts amendments to 1996 Protocol
    Limits have become inadequate 'to cover the costs of claims, especially those arising from incidents involving bunker fuel spills' says IMO.
  • Prices mixed in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Variable views on product avails in Rotterdam.
  • Aegean's Jamaica terminal plans hinging on 'adequate financing'
    Company still 'considering' land-based storage terminal but may sell the site instead.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Prices mixed in South African ports.
  • Fuel oil stocks plunge to 13-week low
    Singapore inventories decline by 20.7% on thin arbitrage arrivals.
  • Workshop on ISO 8217:2010 specification and test methods
    Two day workshop organised by the Energy Institute taking place in London in early May.
  • Bunker players serving a 'credit challenged' industry
    'Global economic chaos' to continue for some time, Stebbins tells IBC in Oslo.
  • Bunker prices largely up in Asia
    Demand 'average' across most of the key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Dry bulk shipping 'generally in crisis'
    Dry bulk rates this year to decline from 2011 levels, says Pacific Basin.
  • Cruise industry ECA 'sulphur averaging' method on thin ice
    Model that might allow higher sulphur fuel to be used near low density pollution areas 'has not gone down well' with regulators.
  • East China fuel stocks up 23%
    Stocks expected to decline in the coming week amid stronger demand from bonded bunker traders.
  • Rising bunkers curb 'real' gains in box rates
    Bunker price increase bearing down on earnings even as box freight index nears all-time high.
  • Global gas conference to discuss LNG as bunker fuel
    New session at Gastech 2012 will highlight benefit of using LNG to power ships and domestic transport.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
- 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