BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

00:57 GMT+2

BRIEFS

December 10, 2014

	web site

Low-sulphur costs drop to old standard bunker levels as oil prices plunge Finland's Neste Oil ready to supply low sulphur marine fuel by mid-December Evergreen adds China-Philippines loop with CNC as trade grows 17pc BIMCO adds bunker contract non-lien clause to shield owners from ship arrest Puget Sound unites as Tacoma and Seattle alliance focuses on intermodal New Zealand government studies hub port options, Tauranga found wanting Container throughput grows two months in a row at Lazaro Cardenas port Intra-Asia LCL sector to flourish in 2015: Australia's AGS World Transport Boston volume up for fifth month - 'We're cheaper, better than NY-NJ' Inmarsat partners with Speedcast to boost maritime distribution network Finnair ends MD-11F freighters to Hong Kong, Hanoi, New York by New Year Russian air freighter held in Nigeria cleared of Boko Haram terror links Stringent rules expected as tests reveal risks of battery fire, explosions

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Emirates Logistics India augments packaging products manufacturing facility in Pune Coastal movement of pet coke commences at New Mangalore Port Govt focused on expanding port capacity JNPT bags first prize of Navi Mumbai TOLIC Qatar to replace Doha port with port Mesaieed Centre to create shelf of 500 infra projects: Gadkari Commerce Minister inaugurates trade portal to facilitate exporters, integrate India into regional value chain Govt loosens up export rules to boost cotton shipments Switzerland may soon sign FTA with India

	web site

FTA launches new category for carbon reduction awards Hansa Meyer new year resolutions: big changes in 2015 Austria's railway gets cash for Christmas Evergreen expands service network in the Philippines Lachs goes wireless Descartes goes shopping in UK New intermodal rail facility for Alabama Musical chairs at Imperial C.H. Robinson receives prestigious award Nifty transport concept for North and Baltic Seas SDV creates own subsidiary in Spain First box train winding its way between Rotterdam and Lyon Iata launches lithium battery risk mitigation guidance New guidelines for large scale rescue operations at sea TFG promotes inland shipping expert

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Drillship operator Noble fined $12.2M Offshore drilling contractor Noble Drilling has agreed to pay a $12.2M fine following a two-year investigation by the US into environmental practices aboard two of its vessels. The settlement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), announced on 8 December, relates to operations and record keeping Crédit Agricole and Sumi Trust set up $1bn ship finance facility France's Crédit Agricole CIB and Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank have announced plans to make up to $1Bn worth of credit available to shipowners for their vessel financing and other projects in the New Year. Under the terms of an agreement, signed in Tokyo on December 5, the two banks have set Italian senators query Venice port investment Two Italian senators say they have cross-party support for a motion that would divert the money allotted to the construction of Venice's ambitious offshore port towards boosting existing cargo infrastructure not only in Venice but at other Adriatic ports. The Italian government is currently Crew safety 'priority' in ICS rescue guidance Seafarers on ships involved in rescue operations at sea must be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE), including full protective suits, new guidance has clarified. Guidance on Large Scale Rescue Operations at Sea published today (www.ics-shipping.org/docs/largescalerescue) by the Ambrey Risk ranked one of UK's fastest growing firms UK maritime security firm Ambrey Risk has been ranked as the eighth fastest growing company in the UK by Richard Branson's Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100. The league table ranks companies based on their sales growth over the past three years, and Ambrey Risk, even in the current depressed Temasek buys into LNG tanker design specialist Singaporean investment group Temasek has bought a 10.4% stake in French liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT). Temasek acquired the remaining 10.4% holding in GTT of French oil group Total, which had already reduced its stake in GTT from 30% when the latter Odfjell CEO departure linked to 'differences' over future plans The sudden departure of Odfjell CEO Jan A. Hammer is seen by shipping analysts as being the result of disagreements between the parties involved over where to focus earlier agreed cost cuts, and over how to address the company's poor performance. "Due to different views on the strategic direction Mermaid Maritime drilling rig contract to end early Mermaid Maritime, the Singapore-listed subsea and drilling services provider, has announced that a contract for the deployment of its MTR-2 tender drilling rig is to be terminated earlier than planned by its upstream oil and gas client. Initially, the contract for MTR-2 was slated to end in May Evergreen and CNC to launch Philippines route Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line and Intra Asia liner service provider Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC) announced yesterday that they are working together to launch a new China-Philippines Service (CPH). Two 1,000teu box ships will be deployed on the new weekly service, one each operated by the joint Zhongchang Marine to raise $146M Shanghai-listed Zhongchang Marine, a Chinese cabotage trade bulk carrier operator, plans to raise CNY900M ($146M) to repay debts and replenish its working capital by selling shares in a private placement. Zhongchang Marine plans to use the net proceeds from the share issuance to firstly pay back US shipping stocks slump Publicly traded shipping shares were particularly hard hit amidst a wider Wall Street selloff on 8 December. While the Dow Jones Average fell 0.59%, multiple shipping stocks logged double-digit percentage losses and the overwhelming majority of US-listed shipping shares declined. The biggest

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Three Kingspointers awarded Crowley scholarships ClassNK and USMRC to cooperate on LNG bunker training Australia hires BAE, Navantia and Raytheon to fix AWD ABB supplies solutions for heavy lift pipelayer Denmark pays compensation to pirate suspects Noble cops plea in Alaska drilling case Jacob Stolt-Niesel steps down Rolls-Royce wins its biggest deck machinery contract yet EPA awards Cape May-Lewes ferry $975,000 repower grant

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Greenbrier announces new orders for 14,100 railcars during first quarter Inchcape Shipping Services warns of San Lorenzo tow rules Eric W. Kirchner resigning as UTi Worldwide CEO, director Sea-Tac Airport finishes second on food review of healthy options Evergreen joining Cheng Lie Navigation for new China-Philippines service

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Diana buys capesize newbuilding for $50m Dry bulk operator takes delivery of China-built vessel next month Sumitomo blazes a trail for Japanese banks into global ship finance Joint venture with Credit Agricole will invest up to $1bn over the next three years New worries for tanker recovery as suezmax orderbook grows Nordic American bookings prompt fresh calls for restraint to promote a freight market upturn Vessels avoid Aqaba call amid labour row Jordanian port suffers major delays as workers continue to protest Asia-Europe growth slows in October Slowdown reflects a double-digit surge for the month in 2013 Founder retires from Stolt-Nielsen Boss leaves the board after 55 years but remains honorary chairman Höegh LNG plans to double its FSRU fleet by 2019 Oslo firm will order one or two floating units every year to raise its fleet to 14 Nordic American Tankers adds two new suezmaxes to expanding fleet New York-listed owner builds modern fleet as suezmax market prospects improve CSSC cuts its stake in Shanghai-listed unit Share price drops 10% after parent cashes in to raise funds Odfjell chairman: 'We don't have the luxury to disagree' Odfjell chairman tight-lipped on shock Jan Hammer departure, but says announcements on company's direction to appear in New Year New York court blocks arrest of LNG Finima US Federal judge issues restraining order on all competing claimants Odfjell boss steps down over strategy clash with board Jan Hammer replaced by Tore Jakobsen Scorpio Bulkers secures $235m credit facility, but investors are not impressed Sell-off continues in dry bulk sector as market responds to low rates and concerns over iron ore prices

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Cass Freight Index hits post-recession high for November Both shipments and expenditures on Cass indices declined in November. Full size chart. U.S. freight shipments dropped slightly in November, falling 0.2 percent from October, but were still up 4.2 percent year-over-year, according to the Cass Freight Index. In fact, the Cass shipment index hit its highest point in November since the... NY-NJ sees its trove of empty containers attracting export cargoes As a port with one of the largest surpluses of empty containers in the U.S., New York-New Jersey is attractive to agricultural and industrial exporters needing containers but who often have a hard time getting access to them in the non-urban areas where their cargo typically originates. NY-NJ has a higher... Despite loss, new CEO says UTi Worldwide is past 'turning point' Less than a day after CEO and board member Eric W. Kirchner resigned, logistics operator UTi Worldwide posted weaker-than-expected results for its third quarter, reporting a $34 million net loss on a 6.6 percent year-over-year drop in revenue to $1.08 billion. The CEO resignation and deeper losses came a week after... Port of Oakland planning to expand gate hours With its larger, consolidated terminals handling larger volumes from bigger ship calls, the Port of Oakland is considering officially expanding its gate hours for the first time, its head said today. Gate hours at the port are expanded on an ad hoc basis as demand warrants, but hours today encompass the... Maersk, Hamburg Sud top carriers on Drewry reliability report Both Maersk Line and Hamburg Sud received top marks as the most reliable container carriers in the third quarter, Drewry's Carrier Performance Insight shows, as industry-wide reliability began to recover in October. Maersk Line ships were on time 80 percent of the time from August through October, while Hamburg Sud vessels... US eases reporting rule, saving trucking industry $1.7 billion a year Starting Dec. 18, U.S. truck drivers in most cases will no longer have to file a report if an inspection of their equipment shows no maintenance issues and safety defects, saving the industry nearly $1.7 billion annually, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. By no longer being required by the... Retailers strategize to avoid pitfalls of West Coast congestion Beneficial cargo owners are still navigating the perils of U.S. West Coast port congestion, as they attempt to bring inventory in for the spring season. One of the hardest-hit retailers, New York & Company, saw revenue decline because of the late merchandise deliveries, CEO Greg Scott said in a Dec. 3... Continuing US West Coast gridlock may lead to permanent loss of cargo The continuing congestion and delays affecting U.S. West Coast ports are reaching the point where it may leave the type of lasting negative impression that followed the 10-day work stoppage in 2002. Despite the peak holiday season ending as the holiday approaches shippers and forwarders are saying that dwell times are... NY-NJ port gears up for bigger ships, volume NEWARK, New Jersey - The Port of New York and New Jersey is under the gun to improve productivity and truck turn times before the mid-2016 raising of the Bayonne Bridge "almost instantaneously" brings a new generation of larger ships to East Coast ports. Just a few years ago, the largest... Battle rages over trucker hours as Congress readies $1.1 trillion spending bill WASHINGTON - The clock is ticking for the lame-duck Congress and the trucking industry's last, best chance this year to change truck driver hours of service regulations. A fierce battle over the HOS rules erupted this week on Capitol Hill as members of the House and Senate sweated the details of... FMC to launch website to track congestion surcharges NEWARK, New Jersey - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will launch a website soon that will serve as a clearinghouse for port congestion surcharges, following industry confusion over planned U.S. West Coast surcharges, Commissioner Michael A. Khouri said today. "The commission is gathering information from the carriers to compare announcements and actual... Mergers and alliances shake up container carrier rankings Mergers and acquisitions and soon-to-launch alliances are changing the rankings of the JOC Top 40 Container Carriers in U.S. containerized trade. Volume increased 2.7 percent year-over-year to 23.7 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the first nine months of 2014, with Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. accounting for 21.4 percent of... Operating ports have congestion advantage, shippers tell FMC FMC Commissioner Michael A. Khouri (left) and JOC.com Associate Managing Editor Mark Szakonyi discuss the FMC's findings from regional port meetings this fall at JOC Group's Port Performance Conference-North America.NEWARK, New Jersey - Part of the reason South Atlantic ports haven't seen as much congestion as their Northeast and Southern California... DB Schenker expands in India to major industrial hub DB Schenker, the logistics arm of Germany's Deutsche Bahn, has opened a new sales office in Vapi, India, to serve its customers in the country's western region. Vapi is a major industrial location in the state of Gujarat. "The new office will be instrumental in strengthening our network and make us more... No let-up in Asia port delays, CargoSmart finds HONG KONG - Almost half the container vessels arriving at the Asian ports of Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Nhava Sheva between Oct. 15 and Nov. 15 were delayed more than 12 hours, and one third of the arriving ships faced delays of more than 24 hours, CargoSmart has...

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
MLPs target boxships A growing number of master limited partnerships (MLPs) are looking to expand their presence in the containership space, a top equity analyst told clients Tuesday. Khanna's cautious optimism Pioneer Marine reported a third-quarter loss Tuesday but the Singaporean bulker operator's chief executive is confident that the dry-bulk segment will rally in the coming year. Siem hatches buy-back Siem Shipping has joined the growing list of publicly-traded operators that are rewarding investors by repurchasing shares. Navios MLP initiated A leading Wall Street equity analyst has initiated research coverage of Navios Maritime Midstream Partners, a master limited partnership (MLP) that sealed a New York listing last month. FLNG rebuffs bid Norwegian shipping mogul John Fredriksen appears to have encountered an obstacle in the race to takeover Flex LNG. Diana acquires cape Diana Shipping of Greece has acquired a capesize bulker under construction at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry in China. NWS turns it around Russian cargoship owner North-Western Shipping (NWS) has wiped out its 2013 nine-month loss with a strong rebound in 2014. More tugs for Hedland After a year of strike threats and a rapid growth of exports, a new tug company has been introduced to Port Hedland by Australian mining giant BHP Billiton. Lie costs claim The UK court of appeal has upheld a decision ruling a EUR 3.24m ($4m) insurance claim void after a cargoship manager lied to the insurers. Zhongchang to sell Bulker owner Zhongchang Marine is lining up a share placement to refinance debt. Neste wins Tallink deal Finland's Neste Oil has clinched a deal to supply new low-sulphur fuel to ferry group Tallink. Jacob Stolt-Nielsen steps down Veteran shipowner Jacob Stolt-Nielsen has today stepped down from the board of Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen 55 years after he founded the company. Svitzer extends contract Svitzer has extended its contract with Egyptian LNG in Idku for five years. Seconds for Fredriksen John Fredriksen has ploughed another $15m into Seadrill stock. Shepler expands US operator Shepler Mackinac Island Ferry has penned a contract for the construction of a 281-passenger ferry, its sixth ship. Crewman drowns A seafarer has been found dead in Lake Huron after falling from a Polish bulker. NAT books double order Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers has joined the suezmax newbuilding bandwagon with a double order at Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. Klaveness eyes Alcoa deal Norwegian shipowner Torvald Klaveness says it is closing in on a contract with Alcoa of Australia which will employ its Cabu fleet. Arahura on its way New Zealand's Interislander line is retiring its veteran ro-pax Arahura next year. GMS fixes newbuild Gulf Marine Services (GMS) of the UAE has won a charter of up to five years for its new self-propelled self-elevating support vessel (SESV). Bulker runs aground A cement carrier has run aground on the St. Lawrence river in Quebec, Canada. Baltic breakthrough Germany's Arkon Shipping is launching a new heavy-lift service in northern Europe based on feedership patterns to combat fuel price rises. Hammer out at Odfjell A clash with the board has seen Jan Hammer exit the chief executive's chair at tanker owner Odfjell. Jiro Nemoto dies Former NYK president Jiro Nemoto has died aged 86. MEP ship joins supra pool Expanding owner Navig8 has announced another bulker addition to its Supra8 pool. NOL back in favour Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) looks to have returned to investor's radar after its third upgrade in little under a month. Noble receives Alaska fine Noble Drilling has been charged with committing "environmental and maritime crimes" in Alaska two years ago. Temasek buys GTT stake Total has sold its remaining stake in Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) to Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek. Terminal IPO delayed Universal Terminals has reportedly postponed a potential SGD 1bn ($769m) initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore. AMSC CFO gets top job American Shipping Company (AMSC) has promoted its chief financial officer to take over as chief executive come the New Year.

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Feitzinger steps into CEO role at UTi Commerce plans energy trade mission to China Port congestion in SoCal harming liner schedule reliability FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Poor ocean service compounds port congestion, DuPont manager says Carrier schedule report says reliability improved from August to October Evergreen, Cheng Lie offer new China-Philippines string CaroTrans expands in Midwest Executive moves

	web site
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Dan-Bunkering adds new group credit analyst Morten Rosenberg Nielsen will be based in Copenhagen. Condor Ferries to boost rates to help pay for scrubbers Freight vessels to switch to MGO until scrubbers are installed. USMRC, ClassNK to cooperate on future marine R&D MoU signed by both firms highlights framework for joint R&D activities. Serious legal risk linked to fuel switching Owners could face full liability for damages caused by loss of power if the cause was deemed to be incompatible fuels. Gibraltar 'aggressively pursuing efficiency' Port has eased restrictions on the number of barges able to operate in the bay at any one time. Total to sell remaining stake in GTT Singapore-based Temasek Holdings named as buyer. Chinese firm moves forward with LNG-fuelled vessel orders 55 of 200 vessels currently being built at Dajin Heavy Industry's shipyard. Ports of Stockholm offers new perks for eco vessels Discounts await vessels connecting to onshore power and LNG-fuelled ships. Denmark to potential sulphur cheats: 'We are watching you' Government to award contracts for surveillance of ships sailing through Danish waters. Testing for microbial contamination getting easier New IP standard method allows for 'simplified, reliable and cost effective' test in the laboratory, field or onboard. Total supplying new, higher density, ECA-compliant MGO Product is available in German ports. Neste in deal to supply ECA compliant product 'Our capability to produce cleaner traffic solutions now enables us to take foothold also in the marine sector.' LNG carrier avoids arrest in OW debt dispute Bill for marine fuel to be temporarily held by US Court, says NLNG. Mercuria starts Singapore bunker trading subsidiary Company in move to build its presence in the marine fuels market. Ferry renewable energy technology project gains partner Move also means Japanese firm expanding operations to Greece.

›››File


FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher

	Search on inforMARE			Presentation
	Feed RSS			Advertising spaces
	inforMARE in Pdf
	Mobile