testata inforMARE
Cerca
31 July 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
19:12 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
December 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Kerry: opportunities await Hong Kong to exploit 'One Belt, One Road'
  • Transpacific box trade is forecast to rise by 5pc in 2015: Clarksons
  • Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger would fix Chicago bottleneck: CP
  • Drewry: Further carrier mergers may do no good, but is there any choice?
  • NYK Automotive Logistics opens new vehicle processing centre in Shanghai
  • Disappointing 2015 on the Great Lakes and Seaway after promising 2014
  • ACL's new 45,000-ton con-ro freighter joins N America-Europe route
  • Amazon said to be leasing 20 Boeing jets to rival erstwhile supplier UPS
  • Better terms for cargo now US and Mexico sign new air transport pact
  • Cargolux Airlines announces plans to train 100 new pilots in 2016
  • Israel CAL Cargo flying out Nova Scotia lobster in time for Christmas

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • CSL becomes first licenced shipyard in India capable of building LNG vessels
  • LS passes Bill to develop 101 waterways
  • SCI adds Pipavav in ex-im leg to its SMILE service
  • Temporary easing of US trade restrictions on Myanmar to help its shipping, economy
  • Gopalpur Port resumes operations after two years
  • Govt taking steps to ease congestion at Chennai Port: Radhakrishnan
  • Sagarmala Development Company could be set up
  • DGAD initiates probe into aluminium foils dumping from China
  • Exporters not inclined to renew status-holder recognition under new FTP 2015-20
  • Govt not to change iron ore export policy
  • INR continues to firm up against dollar
  • No immediate hike in import duty on aluminium likely
  • PowerGrid to get $ 1 bn loan from ADB
  • Australia approves expansion of Abbot Point coal terminal

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Sinotrans joint ventures to order five LNG carriers
    An existing Dynagas LNG carrier. Credit: DynagasSinotrans Shipping has entered into a series of joint ventures with Dynagas and CLNG to build five LNG carriers that will operate on the Yamal LNG project in northern Russian. The project is part of a liquefied natural gas plant at Sabetta in the...
  • HHI named preferred bidder for SK E&S LNG ships
    Credit: Hyundai Heavy IndustriesSouth Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's biggest shipbuilder, has been named as the preferred bidder to build three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for SK E&S. HHI is expected to secure the contract for three 180,000 m3 membrane-type carriers in 1H16 after negotiations with SK E&S...
  • DSME to issue new shares to KDB to raise USD353 million
    South Korean banknotes. Credit: PAFacing a liquidity crisis, South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said on 22 December that it will issue 82 million new shares to increase its capital by KRW414 billion (USD353 million). DSME has been doing all it can to raise money after revealing in July...
  • Chinese yards may have to offload jackups at bargain prices
    Anyone wanting to acquire a jackup rig at a bargain price need look no further than shipyards in China, according to a report from Oslo-based international law firm Wikborg Rein. It should be possible to find a high-specification drilling rig at a knock-down price, according to a company global offshore projects...
  • China's phased-in ECAs to have low impact on ship operators
    Credit: Danny CornelissenThe impact of China's decision to implement emission control areas will be cushioned by low fuel prices and the country's relatively less stringent sulphur content. On 2 December, China's Ministry of Transport announced the creation of three Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in the Pearl River Delta (PRD), Yangtze River...
  • China's top ports still recording rising volumes
    Shanghai container port. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeThroughput at China's top 20 container ports rose 4% in the first 11 months of the year compared with 2014 as most of the mainland terminals continue to grow volumes despite slowing trade, putting the brakes on exports.Data from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange show...
  • CMES orders six VLCCs
    Shanghai-based shipowner China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has confirmed the construction of six new very large crude carriers (VLCCs) at a total price of USD522 million or USD87 million for each vessel. The newbuildings are part of CMES's fleet expansion programme for construction of 10 eco-friendly VLCCs as announced earlier in...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Analysis: will Norfolk Southern shareholders find CP's latest merger offer 'compelling' enough?
  • IATA and FIATA agree to disagree on air freight plan - at a cost to forwarder/airline relations
  • Intra-Asia rates hit by ripples from chaotic ocean container trades and China slowdown
  • Building resilience into the supply chain - an interview with Yossi Sheffi
  • 'Desperate' Cochin Port flouted own tender terms and gave sops to thrust ICTT on DP World
  • Forwarders will benefit from trade recovery in 2016, says HSBC

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Mod could add $198.3 million to Austal LCS contract
  • Rapp Marine to supply equipment for Chinese ships
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot launch
  • Tidewater Transportation takes delivery of latest towboat
  • Chesapeake Shipuilding completes fifth hull fab building
  • LCS downsize memo: Here's what it says
  • Omnibus bill funds ninth National Security Cutter

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • The Northwest Seaport Alliance to begin Terminal 5 test pile work
  • "K" Line gives information on new IMO box weight rules
  • International Shipholding gives update on implementation of strategic plan
  • Panama Canal expansion project hits 96 percent completion mark
  • Diana Shipping extending charter of dry bulk vessel SANTA BARBARA

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Outlook 2016: Every port in a storm
    With the container shipping industry under pressure, how will the crisis affects ports and what plans are in place for 2016
  • Dutch shippers raise concerns over liner monopolies
    EVO survey reveals shippers fear of increased carrier consolidation, but also indicates wider industry volatility
  • Frosty market for supramaxes ahead of holiday season
    BSI hovers around record low amid talks of cold lay-ups
  • Schueler out as Maersk Line embarks on new round of job cuts
    Chief commercial officer to leave after less than three years as more than 100 job cuts at Maersk HQ are revealed
  • Petrobras terminates contracts of two blocked Solstad PSVs
    Four-year charters cut short due to availability of Brazilian tonnage
  • Yard Talk | Untimely tiger?
    Vietnam's push to expand shipbuilding capacity should be taken seriously
  • Sinotrans finalises joint ventures with Dynagas, China LNG for five LNG carriers
    Vessels have expected delivery dates between 2017 and 2019
  • Thun Tankers acquires product tanker from Nordic Tanker
    Tanker to be renamed Thun Greenwich
  • KSS Line orders another VLGC from Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Ship expected to be delivered by end May 2017
  • Abbot Point port expansion approved by Australian government
    Annual export capacity will increase to 120m tonnes from 50m tonnes after expansion
  • International Shipholding Corp to be delisted from NYSE
    Company's shares now trade on OTCOX Best Market
  • New Panama Canal locks opening to miss April 2016 target
    Inauguration expected in second quarter 2016
  • Dorian LPG adopts 'poison pill' plan to fend off hostile takeovers
    Shareholder rights plan exercisable if stakeholder acquires 15% or more of Dorian's common stock
  • Sri Lanka's Colombo Port surpasses previous record in containers handled
    Volumes to date have already hit port authorities' target for the year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • LA-LB ports revisit short-haul rail to beat congestion
  • Shippers uneasy over potential CP-NS merger
  • Truck volume growth slowest since February 2013
  • Curved bow container ship promising fuel savings comes with catches
  • China emissions rules to have limited impact on container lines
  • DB Schenker consolidates India warehouse footprint
  • Cosco Pacific reported to be sole bidder for Piraeus port
  • ASL Aviation raises $110 million, refueling TNT Express airline bid speculation
  • Goodman China partners inject $1.25 billion into logistics fund
  • Volume still rising at China's top ports

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • TIL scoops up $14.9m of its own Oslo shares
    Teekay spinoff finishes swathe of buyback effort in one trading session.
  • CMB squeeze-out process ends in sucess
    Remainder of shares tendered and transferred as diversified shipping company goes private.
  • GMI aims to cull orders for 13 newbuildings
    Effort to cull contracts for bulkers at Chinese and Japanese yards fails to bear fruit.
  • Goldenport sells containership trio
    Transaction will lighten balance sheet of the Dragnis-led dry bulk and containership owner.
  • Dioryx Maritime sheds veteran boxship pair
    Dimitris Papadimitriou-led owner left with only modern tonnage after double disposal.
  • NewLead extends COA
    Michael Zolotas-led company secures further employment for bitumen carrier.
  • SCF secures $340m shuttle tanker loan
    Russian financial giant Sberbank steps up with loan package for Yamal newbuilding trio.
  • Stealth tanker secures fresh employment
    Stealth Maritime of Greece nets long-term bareboat deal for an aframax tanker.
  • GMP Capital takes a position on Frontline
    New York-listed duo mentioned as takeover targets for John Fredriksen as Magnus Fyhr picks up coverage.
  • Lemos aframax signed up on period deal
    Greek owner nets one-year aframax deal, while Trafigura takes products pair.
  • Bergshav pens shock Teekay tanker deal
    Ship at centre of arbitration dispute said to have secured a five-year deal with US giant.
  • Cosco leads chase for port of Piraeus
    Chinese giant believed to have made a bid for Greek port as the deadline expired yesterday.
  • Vafias tanker secures fresh employment
    Stealth Maritime of Greece nets long-term bareboat deal for an aframax tanker.
  • Pertobras shreds two Solstad contracts
    Oslo-listed owner sees Brazilian oil firm terminate a pair of PSV charters as it offloads a 31-year-old vessel.
  • Sinotrans seals a slice of the Yamal pie
    Chinese owner confirms entry into Yamal project with interest in five ships.
  • Precious clears out veteran bulk carrier
    Khalid Hashim-led owner takes another step in its fleet renewal with $1.55m demolition sale.
  • Euroseas bulker heads for breakers' beach
    Greek owner sells third vessel in quick secession to continue demolition run.
  • Greeks lock tankers into five-year charters
    Leon Patitsas and John Angelicoussis tap into strong winter market to net long-term contracts.
  • DSME set for latest cash injection
    Struggling shipbuilder plans to raise at least $353.8m through stock offer to KDB and staff.
  • TIL targets $15m share parcel
    Teekay spin-off opens latest stage of buyback with 1,200,000 shares in its sights.
  • Sinotrans seals Yamal deal
    Chinese owner confirms entry into Yamal project with interest in five ships.
  • Vista continues capesize scrap spree
    Owner said to have sent a second capesize to the breakers in as many weeks with King David sale.
  • Six still missing
    No sign of missing Thorco Cloud crewmembers since last week's sinking.
  • KSS orders VLGC
    South Korean gas player ends the year with an order for a third VLGC.
  • CMA CGM buys more NOL
    French giant increases shareholding in takeover candidate in preparation for delisting.
  • Lakhani sells yacht
    Dubai-based cash buyer sells popular yacht Marina for new cruise career.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Omnibus spending bill to increase MSP stipend by nearly $2m
  • U.S.-flag lakers to undergo major upgrades in 2016
  • Qatar Airways to add freight flights to Dallas
  • DHL launches multimodal service between China, Turkey
  • Port of Seattle to begin wharf improvement
  • EU court overturns airline cartel fines
  • SingPost stock drops following CEO's resignation
  • BWR: Carriers continue consolidation of Asia-Americas loops
  • Furniture importer to pay $15 million for duty evasion
  • AirBridgeCargo reports strong growth in 2015
  • ACP: Expanded Panama Canal 'inauguration' expected in Q2 2016 despite delays

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Dan-Bunkering forms joint venture in Colombia
    'The strategic location is perfect.'
  • Panama project 'almost complete'
    'The locks are scheduled to be completed in mid-January.'
  • Fratelli Cosulich acquires bunker trading company
    'The acquisition is consistent with the growth plans embarked on by Fratelli Cosulich.'
  • Patent application filed for 'unique' scrubber technology
    US firm has already developed system to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.
  • Company files patent application for 'unique' scrubber technology
    US firm has already developed system to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.
  • Senate support for LNG bunkers
    On inland waterways.
  • Bunkers sales up at Colombo
    On the back of increased shipping activity.
  • ANALYSIS: Tight Brent/WTI spread poses challenge for US crude stocks
    A deeper contango offered by NYMEX crude makes US storage more profitable than elsewhere.
  • SSA: Delegates at COP21 in Paris failed to 'seize the moment'
    Swedish Shipowners' Association has submitted its own plan for fossil free shipping to the government.
  • Ohio ISC's last steamship undergoes dual-fuel conversion
    Engine can be modified to use LNG as bunker fuel.
  • Shipowner association expresses 'disappointment' of COP21
    SSA: Delegates in Paris failed to 'seize the moment'.
  • South Africa: 'Opportunity' for bunker storage, says President
    Zuma delivers statement on country's development in 2015.
  • NYMEX RBOB settles 5% lower; ICE Brent sets 11-year intraday low
    Analyst says prices have further room to fall.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
- 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