testata inforMARE
Cerca
18 August 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
23:35 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
January 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco to acquire 10pc stake in Shanghai bank from ANZ for US$660m
  • Top box lines suffer US$13b loss in first 9 months of 2016: Dynamar
  • China warns of probes into US firms in retaliation for Donald Trump's vitriol
  • Pricing cuts at JNPT yet to fuel rail demand
  • Union Pacific buys out Railex reefer distribution to boost service
  • William Villalon takes over as president of APL Logistics
  • Port of New Orleans gains Brandy Christian as new president and CEO
  • Asian cargo carriers look to strong year end with November demand up 5pc
  • Ethiopian Airlines to open 1.2 million tonne cargo terminal in April
  • Bidding for second cargo operations at King Khalid airport to begin in February

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • APL begins 2017 with APL Saipan's maiden voyage to Guam
  • GEODIS recognised as 'Investors in People' in Denmark
  • InterRail has new structure in Europe
  • JBS Academy provides 100 pc placement to students of Certificate Course
  • Maersk Line & Alibaba in e-commerce shipping partnership
  • Newbuilding orders significantly down in 2016; idle containerships see marginal fall
  • Potential seen for new vessel orders from Iran, Middle East
  • SCFI rates down
  • Seaways handles first vessel under Indo-Bangladesh Coastal Shipping Treaty
  • South Korean govt steps in to lend helping hand to shipping & port industry
  • Chennai Port achieves deep draught at container terminals
  • Mumbai Port invites e-bids for maintenance dredging in Indira Dock Basin
  • Paradip Port registers coal discharge of 62,730 t, exceeding previous peak in 24-hour time-frame
  • Port workers oppose giving majority stake in Hambantota Port to Chinese co.
  • PSA's CITPL welcomes new Far East Chennai service
  • ICD-Sahnewal, GatewayRail begins 2017 by flagging off full train load of 45 FEUs from Ludhiana to Mundra Port
  • India's Buying Propensity Index falls precipitously in Dec.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tandem trucking services introduced
  • Diversification into bank shares?
  • Ready to manufacture box cars
  • Silver laurels awarded in Denmark
  • President elect names USTR nominee
  • Rail electrification axing costs
  • Joint approach for inland navigation
  • Acquisition of Canadian 3PL
  • Millan to lead aviation practice in USA
  • Canada's e-manifest transition period ends
  • Pacific Basin CFO resigning this year
  • UPS strengthens position in UK
  • New contract for round wood transport by rail
  • Two new Tiaca members already this year
  • Finnair continues to Miami with wetleased A330

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Dover awards VolkerStevin-Boskalis Westminster JV GBP115 million contract
  • IMO urges EU to reconsider regional carbon trading scheme
  • Box ship charter market shows signs of life
  • Lack of liner profitability means more M&As, says forwarder
  • GS Caltex unit orders MR tanker from HMD
  • Cosco delays delivery of drilling rig to 2018
  • Wisdom Marine Lines' profit falls by 33%
  • Sembcorp Marine and NADL extend rig standstill a third time
  • Financial woes continue to hit marine insurers and their clients
  • Gulf Navigation looks to expand
  • Singapore moves closer to autonomous freight movement on public roads
  • SFI books LR2 tankers at Daehan

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • UPS boosts European presence with purchase of UK haulage broker Freightex
  • Pemco won't fly straight into 767 conversion market after ATSG deal
  • Hanjin Shipping postpones first meeting with creditors claiming $26 billion
  • Analysis: time for a u-turn and a DP-DHL forwarding spin-off
  • Test case dispute after UK cycle courier wins 'worker's rights'
  • The 'On the Waterfront' culture remains in New York's dockyards
  • Check out how scientists are building the next-generation logistics industry

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • MV Werften cuts first steel Crystal River Cruises duo
  • DHT finishes fixes to newbuild VLCC rudders
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers first of three for Circle Line
  • IMO SecGen not happy with EU emissions proposal
  • VIDEO: Offshore vessel capsizes during launch
  • Wartsila-CSSC JV opens new engine factory
  • Emergency rudder repair gets tanker back in action

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Oakland sets box record
    Loaded containers reach all-time high in 2016
  • Minoan Lines puts more focus on Greek market as Grimaldi giants depart
    Ending a 35-year presence in the Adriatic Sea trades may slash turnover but could soften slap from stiffer fuel costs
  • LNG tankers' spot rates near two-year high
    Market outlook optimistic with Gorgon and Angola projects back online and new import terminals up in France and Turkey
  • Handysize bulkers slide 11% on week with Atlantic weakness
    Earnings hovering just slightly above $7,000 per day
  • DryShips exercises option for first Shell-chartered VLGC
    Rebooted George Economou-led company cracks on with diversification into gas
  • DHT defers VLCC newbuilding
    DHT finds rudder issue on inspection of new vessel
  • Liner pressure easing at northern European ports
    New alliance networks suggest the trends of low-frequency services and relentless vessel upsizing are on the wane, says new report
  • American Hellenic tops 1,000 insured vessels
    New American P&I Club hull venture sails ahead of projections in first six months
  • IMO slams Brussels over revised emissions trading system
    Kitack Lim warns of danger to IMO's agreed greenhouse gas reduction roadmap in letter to EU institutional heads
  • Eagle Lyon Pope relaunched as marine and port consultancy
    Well-known brand name revived as part of Global Maritime
  • Great Eastern Shipping buys suezmax pair for $75m
    Fresh price marker laid down in latest crude tanker deal
  • Iran brings more idle tankers out of oil storage mode
    Move coincides with higher oil prices and charter rates
  • Maersk integration plan to boost fortunes
    Jefferies lifts outlook as focus on transport and logistics set to boost carrier's results
  • Gadani fire reportedly claims multiple lives
    Ship-breaking yard sees second fire in less than a month as local media report up to five deaths
  • Cosco Shipping Energy bids for six-year-old LPG carrier
    Vessel priced at about $5.2m on the Chongqing Assets and Equity Exchange
  • Pacific Basin finance chief Andrew Broomhead resigns
    Executive director wants to to relocate with his family to the UK this summer
  • Growing iron ore supply to push prices down to $49 a tonne
    Capesize earnings improved significantly this year on Chinese demand
  • Hanjin Shipping reschedules court meeting
    Postponement to take into account upcoming sale of assets
  • Hyundai Mipo clinches product tanker order from GS Caltex arm
    Deal was sealed last month
  • Iran's Chabahar port seeks cargo handling equipment proposals
    Developing port looks to rival China-funded Gwadar port in Pakistan
  • Courage Marine looks to raise cash via shares placement
    Net proceeds to be used for general working capital and/or to fund business or investment opportunities
  • Gulf Navigation inks pact with Polimar Turkish Holding
    Both to co-operate on maritime agencies, vessel services and marine products
  • Sembcorp Marine extends standstill deal with North Atlantic Drilling a fourth time
    Agreement period has been pushed back to July 6, 2017
  • Zhonggu Shipping to raise $87m for fleet expansion
    Company looking to tap growing box trade in the domestic market
  • Cosco Singapore postpones rig delivery
    Agreement comes amid challenging conditions in offshore oil and gas markets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Strong restocking forecast to fuel January import surge
  • Shippers, Vancouver decry port authority privatization
  • Slideshow: Top waves hitting ocean shippers in 2017
  • UPS enters European truckload market
  • New smuggling tactics risk to Brazil shippers
  • Alliances to curb North Europe service scale-back
  • Singapore port pushes automated trucking
  • Top Indian port doubles program target for faster imports
  • Immediate US trucking capacity crunch unlikely
  • Forwarders see liner profitability years away

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Wilbur Ross-backed Navigator gets upgrade
    Wells Fargo likes the name for exposure to chemical gas exports, along with LPG.
  • Hanjin creditors question bidding in terminal sale to MSC
    In addition to seeking more information on sale of Total Terminal International shares, some creditors want cash to stay in US court.
  • Oman moves forward on LPG export project
    State-owned oil company awards contract with view towards first exports by 2020.
  • Axia signs new chief for shipping research
    Cyprus-based investment bank replaces former analyst who bolted for TMS Cardiff.
  • Gener8 Maritime aframax sale fails
    New York-listed owner now expected to keep vessel in Navig8 pool.
  • Edison Chouest wins AHTS extensions
    Chevron keeps on two of US owner's vessels in Brazil.
  • Koch locks in Greek-owned capesize
    Trader fixes cape for a year at a shade above the present spot market level.
  • Probulk targets Eregli owner with US lawsuit
    New York bulker owner chasing unpaid arbitration award from Levent Karacelik and his Turkish shipping group.
  • IMO warns Brussels over emissions
    Kitack Lim hits out at European Union move to involve shipping in emissions trading
  • DryShips makes maiden VLGC purchase
    George Economou-led company acquires first gasship for $83.5m.
  • 2017 starts in decline for crude tankers
    Average day rates in all major crude tanker sectors. MR and LR2 earnings inch upward, but LR1s pull back.
  • OSEC Shipyard to be liquidated
    OEL (Holdings) receives winding up order from Singapore high court.
  • DHT Holdings fixes VLCC rudder problems
    Shipowner says HHI will pay for repair work as final tanker in series is pushed in 2017.
  • Cai plots IPO for heavy-lifter GPO
    Singapore owner's founder aims to go public this year as fleet nears delivery.
  • Kollakis connected to Hanjin bulker brace
    Greek owner tipped to have picked up pair of dry cargo vessels in deal worth over $26m.
  • China Shipbuilding raises profit forecast
    Chinese shipbuilder focuses on operational efficiency and is now projecting a positive result.
  • Cammell Laird's annual profit falls
    UK shipyard hurt by drop-off in military work in year to March 2016.
  • Korea cracks open egg shipping fund
    Government to subsidise cost of bringing in supplies as it tackles bird flu.
  • Gulf Navigation seals third alliance
    Agency deal sees Middle East tanker owner team up with Turkey's Polimar.
  • Fredriksen rig pushed back again
    North Atlantic Drilling says Jurong newbuilding now expected in July as hunt for work goes on.
  • Three killed in second fire on beached LPGC
    Tragedy strikes Gadani breaking yard again - the third major incident in three months.
  • HSH hopeful of finding a buyer, CFO says
    Privatisation of German bank with large shipping book can be secured before early 2018 deadline.
  • Creditors oppose Hanjin's US terminal sale
    Bankrupt Korean owner reveals potential problems over disposal of Long Beach port shares.
  • Minoan exits the Adriatic after 35 years
    Emanuele Grimaldi-led ferry owner redelivers two ships serving the Greece-Italy route to sister company.
  • Fearnley forecasts bulker price rise
    Asset values to pick up by around 30% over coming years, analysts say, suggesting orderbook smaller than nominal figures suggest.
  • Spetalen PSV spree 'cheapest ever'
    Norwegian investor has taken a different path to rivals in OSV sector and it seems to be paying off.
  • Broomhead exiting Pacific Basin Shipping
    Chief financial officer set to depart Hong Kong-listed bulker owner by close of 2017.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Port of Wilmington, N.C. to receive new cranes
    North Carolina Ports has ordered two new ship-to-shore cranes from designer Shanghai Zhenjua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) for the Port o...
  • Port of Oakland sets record in 2016
    The Port of Oakland handled a record amount of loaded containerized cargo in 2016 at 1.83 million TEUs, topping the previous record of 1.82...
  • NWSA objects to terminal sale
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which encompasses marine terminalsat the ports of Seattle and Tacoma,said Friday that it filed an ob...
  • Senate tabs Thune for second term as chairman of transportation committee
    The U.S. Senate last week officially ratified Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., for his second straight term as chairman of the Senate Committee on ...
  • Questions raised by ILWU lawsuit referred to Oregon Supreme Court
    The Oregon Supreme Court is being asked to look at the legality of subsidies the Port of Portland gave to ocean carriers in 2012 and 2013. ...
  • IMO's Lim speaks out against including shipping in EU-ETS
    Kitack Lim, the secretary-general of the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization (IMO), has spoken out against plans on including shippi...
  • UPS acquires U.K.-based truck broker
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has acquired United Kingdom-based truck broker Freightex, according to a statement from the


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • January USGC distillate arrivals to Europe seen at 700,000 mt so far
    Only three Medium Range-sized vessels, totalling around 120,000 mt, have left the USGC in the last week bound for either Northwest Europe or the Mediterranean.
  • ANALYSIS: Refinery repairs, imports likely pushed US stocks higher
    With a major US Gulf Coast facility starting planned repairs last week, the start of the seasonal slowdown in refinery activity could be underway.
  • First February HSFO VLCC on subjects for Rotterdam-Singapore: sources
    "The arbitrage is looking very interesting, especially in the North but we are also seeing increasing interest in the Mediterranean," one arbitrage trader said.
  • Suez out of bunker fuel, no resupply date set: supplier
    "We have no firm date for resupply. We are waiting," MISR Petroleum said, adding the port has been out of fuel for over two months.
  • Bunker sales at Gibraltar up 2% in 2016: port authority
    Bunker-only calls by ships were up 3%, the GPA said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: FCC at UK's Grangemouth offline: sources
    Last week, one of the three CDUs was also offline but has since restarted.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • UAE's Gulf Navigation Holding partners with Polimar Turkish Holding for marine business
    Agreement part of GNH's strategy to diversify its operations and increase its assets through both internal growth and global collaborations.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 10,000 mt fuel oil for Jan 21-23
  • FUTURES 2: Oil lower as market awaits OPEC output numbers post deal
  • FUTURES: Crude edges lower on rising rig count, stronger dollar
    Crude oil futures were steady to lower as the dollar inched back to 14-year highs

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
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
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
- 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