testata inforMARE
Cerca
04 April 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
22:03 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
August 23, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia enjoys higher volumes in growing east coast South America trade
  • World fleet of idle vessels sinks to lowest level since October 2011
  • Felixstowe marks 70 million TEU with transport minister loading the box
  • Terminal switch: Gold Star's Africa loop drops Dachan Bay for Nansha
  • Deal signed to make Liverpool2 fit for 13,000-TEUers via expanded Panama
  • California Air Resources Board fines 3 lines lack of low-sulphur fuel
  • Low sulphur bunker fuel price surges in wake of Egyptian civil strife
  • China's July export container transport market holds steady growth rate
  • Taiwan exports boom on China's, US upturn after 5 months of contraction
  • PIL adds Brisbane call to China Transpacific Australasia (CTP) service
  • Damco wins Myanmar licence, vows to help open nation's supply chains
  • Charter activity quickens into surge in leasing of smaller box ships
  • Canada fines Chile's LATAM Airlines US$938,000 for cargo price fixing
  • IAG Cargo extends low-weight Cargo Connector to Atlanta and Dallas
  • Restructured Air Cargo Malawi declares operations fully functional

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • 12 pirates killed in gun battle
  • CEVA expands in Singapore with new logistics centre
  • Cyber attacks emerging as new threat to transport sector
  • Fake reefer gas warning by TT Club
  • The Nautical Institute promoting education, awareness & training on enclosed spaces
  • Pak to grant India MFN status after removal of trade barriers
  • JNPT bags coveted award for occupational health & safety
  • VPT halts operations for a day in support of united Andhra
  • HTOA deliberates on key issues at 6th AGM
  • Exporters' order books bloat on weakened
  • INR plunges for sixth straight session to hit new all-time low of 65.56
  • Senior JNPT official inaugurates Bank of Maharashtra branch in Raigad

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Intermodal transport corridor for Viking train in Moldova
  • New Hungarian carrier takes delivery of first aircraft
  • Port of Dunkirk records growing box volume
  • Old Dominion opens Chicago service centre
  • First multi-genset locomotive in India
  • ISS appointed port agent for London Gateway
  • Refurbished runways in Toulouse
  • GLS opens new logistics centre in Alicante
  • Returning to Air Menzies International
  • ECMT licences - available from end of August
  • Dachser investing in food logistics sector
  • Reinforcement for Kopf & Lübben's airfreight department
  • Kögel tipper trailer for the Stuttgart 21 building site
  • Swire Pacific Offshore launches latest D Class vessel
  • Nigerian airport to welcome first international carrier
  • Ineffizienz der Branche?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug for Baydelta Maritime
  • New "Hurricane Sandy" ferry service extended
  • LISCR names Christian Mollitor VP
  • Navy to have fewer admirals
  • Jensen continues hiring boom
  • Frontline 2012 to take stake in VLGC operator Avance

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Everett port board taps Bachman as interim port commissioner
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines hit with class-action lawsuit in Canada
  • Thomas Crowley awards go to Micki Harrison, Miguel Artiga
  • Port of Bremerton seeking applications for port CEO
  • Port Metro Vancouver nets governance awards honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Growing VLGC orderbook could stifle gas shipping opportunities
    Stolt-Nielsen ponders eight-vessel purchase from joint venture partner Frontline 2012
  • Sanctions block Desh Shanti's release from Iran
    UK-based P&I club cannot meet Tehran's demand for bank guarantee
  • Navios eyes stronger dry bulk scene after second-quarter loss
    US-listed owner swoops for four more panamaxes and boosts logistics flotilla
  • DVB pledges to cut its shipping exposure
    Driese woos aviation, rail and offshore borrowers
  • MLC 2006: Who is the shipowner and why does it matter?
    Shipping pleads for clearer rules of engagement
  • Carriers rethink their decision to integrate logistics services
    Box lines go back to basics to focus on core business
  • Dublin plans shipping services centre
    Ireland targets a 5% share of the global market
  • Manila demands compensation for oil spill
    Coastguard confirms 75 dead and 45 missing after last week's collision in the Philippines
  • China bans new investment in offshore capacity
    Beijing decision could scupper CSSC's Vietnam border venture
  • Singapore product tanker pushes naphtha freight market to new high
    Rate is five points above Baltic Exchange market level
  • Felixstowe to extend berth 9
    UK box hub plans to handle two 18,000 teu ships at a time
  • Safe Bulkers eyes more ships following latest post-panamax swoop
    Revenues dip but charterer compensation beefs up second-quarter profit
  • Greenpeace vessel defies Moscow to head for the northern sea route
    Eco-activists press on towards Kara Sea despite three refusals from Russia
  • Höegh signs another floating liquefaction contract
    Second contract in a month sees Norwegian LNG player pursue a growing niche
  • Sinotrans Ltd extends grip over parent company's logistics business
    China conglomerate moves to consolidate
  • Ardmore Shipping books four product tankers from Japan
    Irish owner boosts newbuilding haul following New York IPO
  • UK growth boosts DFDS
    Shortsea operator plans to install scrubbers on 12 vessels by 2015
  • Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 joins Stolt-Nielsen VLGC venture
    Consolidation is on the agenda as Avance Gas Holdings aims for an IPO

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • KDB injects $178M into STX Pan Ocean
    KOREA Development Bank today unveiled 200Bn won ($178M) in funding for STX Pan Ocean
  • Port highlights safety
    SERVICES devoted to seafarer well-being while they are at port is an integral part of keeping crew members safe, a Florida port official told Fairplay today
  • Kenya signs for Chinese cash injection
    A CASH injection, agreed this week in China, will pay for a rail line linking Mombasa's port to Rwanda and Uganda, Fairplay was told today
  • Safe Bulkers on track
    POLYS Hajioannou-led Safe Bulkers has reported a solid quarter and remains well positioned for growth, according to analysts
  • DFDS's profits climb
    DFDS, the Copenhagen-listed ferry and logistics group, said today profits climbed steeply in 1Q13, while it cut in half its losses of 1H12
  • LPG prospects brighten as sourcing improves
    THE LPG trade's outlook is brightening, with the long-delayed new supply schemes in the Middle East finally delivering to the market, an Italian shipbroker said
  • Frontline 2012 joining Avance Gas
    FRONTLINE 2012 has signed a deal calling for it to become a shareholder in Avance Gas Holding Ltd, along with Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd and Sungas Holdings, SNGL said today
  • Tangshan's profits rise 32%
    SHANGHAI-listed Tangshan port's net profits were 456.7M yuan ($74.6M) in 1H13, an increase of 32.33% year on year
  • Tianjin Marine stake frozen
    A COURT has frozen the 29.93% stake held by Grand China Logistics in Tianjin Marine Shipping, the Shanghai-listed company said today
  • China's cabotage bulker capacity falls
    CHINA's new drybulker cabotage capacity fell 27% quarter on quarter to 890,000dwt in 2Q13, the transport ministry said today
  • Sinotrans cuts losses
    HONG KONG-listed Sinotrans's marine shipping business narrowed its gross losses by 74% year on year to 35M yuan ($6M) in 1H13
  • ASAC's profits drop 30.6%
    SHANGHAI-listed Asian Star Anchor Chain said today its 1H13 profits dropped 30.56% year on year to 30.1M yuan ($4.9M)
  • SHI likely to exceed target
    SAMSUNG HI is likely to exceed its order win target of $13Bn this year, a sector analyst said today
  • Yangzijiang seen meeting order target
    YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding is on track to meet its target of $2.5Bn order win this year, even as other privately owned Chinese yards struggle, analysts said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Calm Restored at Oakland; Lytle Reaches Out to Truckers
    The Port of Oakland was operating smoothly Thursday, with no sign of protesting truckers, and no delays at marine terminal gates. Chris Lytle, Oakland's executive director, intends to do everything possible to maintain fluid operations after weeks of sporadic work stoppages by longshoremen and protests by harbor truckers over slow turn...
  • CEVA Logistics Begins Operations at Singapore Facility
    CEVA Logistics has started operations at its new logistics center in Singapore. The center is housed in the 42,000 square meter, multi-user facility warehouse located at Tampines LogisPark, which is in the eastern part of the island and has access to expressways, major seaports and an airport. It will serve...
  • North American Intermodal Traffic Continues to Hit New Highs
    North American rail volumes through August 17, 2013 Full-size image North American intermodal volume for the week ending Aug. 17 increased 3.6 percent year-over-year, according to the Association of American Railroads. This was the seventh straight yearly increase, and volume reached its highest level in 46 weeks. Combined North American carload volume for the three...
  • 3PLs Turn to LTL Carriers for Truck Capacity
    Third-party logistics companies and freight brokers often have a less-than-cozy relationship with less-than-truckload carriers, especially when trucking companies believe their business is being commoditized by low-cost "rate bundlers" who slip between them and their shipper customers. But a recent industry survey shows 3PLs and brokers are increasing the amount of business...
  • Canadian Freight Volume Sidesteps Standard Summer Slowdown
    TransCore Link Logistics' Canadian Freight Index was basically flat in July compared with the previous month and July 2012, dodging the summer slowdown typical for the month. Notably, July had two additional shipping days versus June. Load volumes in July were also at the mid-point of the last seven months. Cross-border loads...
  • DFDS Boosts Profit on Higher North Sea Freight Volumes
    DFDS's operating profit grew 5 percent in the second quarter from a year ago, as a rebound in traffic on key North Sea routes offset a slowdown in Russian shipments and increased competition on the English Channel. Northern Europe's largest short sea shipping and logistics group posted an operating profit of...
  • Troy Container Line Announces New Location of NJ Warehouse
    RED BANK, NJ (Aug. 21, 2013) -Troy Container Line, one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with St. George Warehousing & Trucking of New Jersey (STG) as the warehousing provider transitions to its new location at 5 Logistics Drive in South Kearny,...
  • June Container Volume Falls at China's Port of Shanghai
    Shanghai, China's biggest port in 2012 in terms of volume, saw container throughput slip year-over-year in June. It was the only one of China's 2012 top 10 ports to see a year-over-year decline for the month. The remaining nine of the top 10 ports in the country reported growth, with...
  • Houston's Year-to-Date Container Tonnage Up 8 Percent
    The Port of Houston handled 3 million tons of total cargo in July, up 4 percent year-over-year, and moved 21 million tons year-to-date, a year-over-year increase of 3 percent. The gains were driven by an 8 percent increase in container tonnage from January to July, a 21 percent increase in bulk...
  • FREE Webcast: Doing Business in a Changing China
    Timed to be held in the run-up to the JOC TPM Asia Conference in Shenzhen, this Webcast will focus on the challenges and opportunities for importers and exporters, and transportation and logistics companies in China, where a combination of slowing growth, a more inward-looking economic strategy, rising costs and new...
  • HHLA Hiring After Expanding Its Container Market Share
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, is hiring 100 new employees as it boosts its share of the northwest European container market. HHLA increased traffic at its terminals in Hamburg and Odessa, Ukraine, by 6.8 percent year-over-year in the first half of the year to 3.8 million 20-foot-equivalent units. The increase...
  • OSCAR: 143 Export FEUs Available in Minneapolis
    Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report, Aug. 21 Full-size image There were 143 40-foot containers available to handle U.S. exports in Minneapolis in the week of Aug. 21, the third straight week with FEU availability following 11 weeks of deficits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report. The...
  • Q&A: Is Washout an Act of God?
    Q: We're a motor carrier. We haven't yet received a claim, but we're expecting a really big one on a load of electronics we moved (or tried to move) during the recent heavy rains in the Philadelphia. Our driver was headed eastbound into New Jersey when he ran into a huge...
  • SFO Wins Environmental Achievement Award
    SAN FRANCISCO - August 21, 2013 - The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored with an Environmental Achievement Award by the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA). In the category of Environmental Management, SFO was recognized for its Climate Action Plan, which outlines a variety of efforts intended to...
  • Kalmar RTG production to be relocated from Shanghai multi-assembly unit to joint venture Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI)
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will relocate the production of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from Cargotec Industries (China) Co., Ltd., (CICL) Shanghai multi-assembly unit (MAU) to Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI). This measure is a continuation of the process started in July 2011, when Cargotec announced plans to establish a joint venture with its...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Navios Logistics expands
    Navios South American Logistics has purchased three tugs and placed an order for 36 barges after securing a seven-year contract to provide three iron ore convoys to a client south of the equator.
  • DSF defies the downturn
    Danish Ship Finance (DSF) watched its bottom line plummet in the first half but feels its performance was acceptable in light of the market downturn.
  • Hope fades for Avondale
    A handful of industry insiders are not convinced that US shipbuilding conglomerate Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seriously considering the restoration of Avondale shipyard's commercial shipbuilding capabilities.
  • Navios Holdings dives to red
    Navios Maritime Holdings reported a slump in second quarter net earnings as dry cargo freight rates dived.
  • Tech Project scraps cape
    Tech Project of the Ukraine has reportedly sold the 259,000-dwt ore carrier Maxi Brazil (built 1985) for demolition.
  • Huelin-Renouf folds
    Huelin-Renouf Shipping has ceased trading and will be wound up.
  • Siem Offshore shaves loss
    Siem Offshore trimmed its second quarter deficit on slightly higher revenue as rates improved.
  • Rem profit climbs
    Rem Offshore has turned in a stronger second quarter profit as its vessels commanded higher rates.
  • Subsea 7 contracts Mermaid
    Mermaid Marine Australia (MMA) has teamed with Subsea 7 to provide support services to the giant Gorgon LNG project in Australia.
  • Aid for STX Pan Ocean
    STX Pan Ocean has secured a fresh cash injection from Korea Development Bank.
  • Avance deal a winner
    John Fredriksen's move to join forces with Avance Gas and forge the world's second largest VLGC owner has created a winning situation for everybody involved, analysts believe.
  • DFDS better in the second
    Danish ro-ro group DFDS booked a big up-swing in second quarter earnings on higher revenue due to an upturn in the North Sea.
  • Dof still losing
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Dof stayed deep in the red during the second quarter as financial items again cost the company dearly.
  • Delderfield dies at 88
    Insurance broking legend, Antony Delderfield, who had a 70 year career placing cover for Greek and Far Eastern shipowners has died at the age of 88.
  • Cuts helping Hurtigruten
    Hurtigruten has turned in a slightly improved second quarter profit and raised hopes of further progress as cost cuts kick in.
  • Hoegh hits target
    Hoegh LNG has secured its second pre-FEED engineering contract in as many months, it announced this morning.
  • FRNT in at Avance Gas
    Frontline 2012 is set to take a stake in VLGC sector consolidator Avance Gas Holding Ltd (AGHL) it emerged Thursday.
  • Smart salvage underway
    Salvors have moved swiftly to prevent a pollution disaster following the grounding of a capesize bulker off South Africa.
  • Safe buys MOL bulker
    Safe Bulkers has continued its shopping spree with the recent addition of a Japanese-owned post-panamax bulker.
  • Bunkers set for change
    The North American bunker market faces significant regional changes and challenges in coming years, a top supplier has warned.
  • RCL cans cruises
    Royal Caribbean has been forced to cancel five weeks of cruises in Alaska for one of its ships after it suffered engine trouble.
  • Eagle rides rally
    Shares of Eagle Bulk Shipping continued to gain traction Wednesday in the wake of a disclosure that shed light on the sale of shares held by chief executive Sophocles Zoullas.
  • Broken link stopped ship
    A failed fuel pump reversing link has been found to be responsible for the loss of power on a bulker off Australia last year.
  • Steady as she goes
    Malaysia's Sealink International has reported second quarter results that were moderately weaker than a year ago.
  • Safe still on target
    Safe Bulkers of Greece reported a second-quarter profit Wednesday despite a 12% decline in net revenue that didn't come as a shock given ongoing turbulence in the dry-bulk market.
  • Farstad returns to Vard
    Vard Holdings has secured a contract to design and construct a third subsea construction vessel for Farstad Shipping.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Zim adds service between Miami, Central America
    The Israeli carrier said this week it has launched a new service between Miami, Santo Tomas de Castilla in Guatemala and Puerto Cortes in Honduras, joining other carriers, including Evergreen and Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Truck spot rates drop
    As spot market capacity ticked up 0.3 percent last week compared to the week prior, average prices for van and flatbed services dropped 0.5 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively, according to analyst DAT.
  • Swire to offer service to South America
  • New roadway improves DFW airport traffic flow
  • MOL (America) largely meets KPI targets in July
  • Analyst: Crude by rail still attractive in long term
    Additional oil pipeline capacity in the Bakken and Gulf regions, however, are making crude transport on railways less of an attractive option in the short term, said an analysis by Jason Seidl of Cowen and Co.
  • FMCSA goes digital
    A new rule was published to combine 16 paper forms used to register and update information from supply chain stakeholders into a single form on the Web. The agency says it will save $9 million over 10 years.
  • Geodis Wilson arranges move of new Panama Canal gates
  • Port Canaveral reopens road
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Prices mainly firm in Fujairah
    Prices softening in Suez.
  • Little price movement in Rotterdam
    Hamburg saw good demand for low sulphur product.
  • Chief engineer jailed in bunker conspiracy
    Engineer was one of four facing charges in Singapore.
  • Bunker fuel expected to solidify in Kiani Satu wreck
    Vessel went down in waters some 1,000 metres deep.
  • Scandinavian Bunkering promotes trader
    Kristian Kihle has also been relocated to the firm's Singapore office.
  • Offshore firm takes delivery of MDO-fuelled newbuild
    Heerema Marine Contractors opted for distillate fuel due to its availability and low sulphur content.
  • Spanish minister calls for dialogue over Gibraltar
    But foreign minister repeats claims that bunker sector is a threat to the environment.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Demand in Singapore ranged from poor to average.
  • Fuel oil storage under pressure in Singapore
    Arbitrage remains high despite week demand.
  • Lower emission levels recorded at Long Beach port
    Newer vessels with cleaner engines making an impact.
  • LNG bunkering sites identified along Yangtze river
    First LNG bunkering station will be operational by the end of 2013, says Fortune Oil.
  • MAN Diesel to supply cruise ship with engines
    Engines will operate alongside firm's common-rail injection system.
  • Vessel to get 'total integration' of ABB electrical systems
    Order represents 'first embodiment' of complete ABB integrated systems for a ship, says spokesman.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
- 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