testata inforMARE
Cerca
26 October 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
12:16 GMT+1
LinkedInXFacebook
BRIEFS
January 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC has Qingdao yard add 3,000 TEU to eleven 14,000-TEU ships
  • Port of Shanghai again breaks world record lifting its 40 millionth TEU
  • Singapore's role as transshipment port at risk from Belt and Road
  • South Korea seizes 6,500-dwt HK tanker delivering to North Korean ship
  • US ports step up cyber security defences to reduce risk of attack
  • Street's alive with talk: Will Amazon or Home Depot buy XPO?
  • Ocean Alliance to launch its range of worldwide services in April
  • US truck rates to rise as 'spy in the cab' rule increases costs
  • US clamps down on rule enforcement for nations enjoying US preference
  • Riga handles 410,000 TEU from January-November, an increase of 17pc
  • Lomar Shipping continues fleet renewal and sale of older box ships
  • Finland's Cargotec Kalmar acquires Inver Port Services in Melbourne
  • Air cargo means Afghan perishables sell for far more in Indian markets
  • Korean Air takes delivery of first Bombardier C Series Aircraft
  • IT must do better than Atlanta did as there are more breakdowns ahead
  • Nigeria's airport authority conceals thefts from aircraft: report
  • Air freighter sales become part of the online shopping experience

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • 2017 was a year of consolidation, says Ministry of Shipping
  • Maersk Line sees Nepal as a long-term trade partner
  • Sharp Ocean Schedules offers data on global connections
  • Cotton exports estimated at 55 lakh bales for ongoing crop year
  • Cruise tourists arriving with e-visa exempted from requirement of biometric enrolment
  • DP World Subcontinent becomes first container port operator in India to handle 50 m TEUs
  • JN Port handles higher volume, at 4.71 m TEUs in 2017
  • 'Better times are surely ahead of us'

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Handover of 50,000th semitrailer
  • Port of Sete: perishables terminal bears fruit
  • IRU creates new MD post
  • 413 new trucks for New Year
  • CSX: Foote acting CEO after death of Harrison
  • Hoyer focussing on Middle East
  • Basque port extends concession for UECC
  • Thai more frequently to Italy in Q1/2018
  • 40 new locomotives configured for different countries
  • Schröter takes the Rhenus chair
  • New agent for Rickmers-Line in India
  • A new interface to improve GPS tracking
  • Transcargo crosses over to Freja
  • New connection for P400 semitrailer transport
  • Change of executive director at Corpus Christi
  • Container volume growth persisting, says RWI
  • HKIA - healthy air freight volume in November

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • Tanker operator Essberger swoops for Crystal Nordic
  • Saudi Arabia's Ras Al Khair Shipyard opens
  • Yang Ming starts new year with South-east Asia service expansion
  • Seoul approves formation of Korea Maritime Corporation
  • Detained tanker manager silent on alleged North Korean link
  • Cosco's tanker arm places orders as China crude demand set to rise
  • South Korea's 'Big Three' shipbuilders raise 2018 order targets
  • STX O&S falls short of worker 'early retirement' target
  • Outlook 2018: Owners calculate future regulatory costs
  • Outlook 2018: Global economic outlook 'flashing green'
  • Outlook 2018: Oslo capital markets continue growth into 2018
  • Outlook 2018: Tightening the legal net around technology and regulations

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • USCG assists tugs beset by ice in Hudson River
  • South Korea detains second ship suspected of sanctions breaking
  • Matson puts bigger barge on neighbor island service
  • Fishing vessel cited for having "paper captain"
  • GasLog orders LNGC with X-DF propulsion
  • Research vessel renovation includes Valmet systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • GasLog confirms LNG tanker order at SHI
    The order without charter back-up reflects the New York-listed owner's market confidence
  • Tanker arrives in Rotterdam after New Year's Eve collision
    The 5,300 dwt chemical tanker was in collision with an unmanned oil platform off The Netherlands
  • Howe Robinson expands dry cargo exposure
    Company's new office in Bergen, Norway, is a sign of plans for expansion, says head of dry cargo
  • ICG orders $200m cruise ferry from FSG
    ICG to use a combination of cash and loans to finance the cruise ferry
  • Essberger acquires Crystal Nordic in expansion of chemical tanker trade
    Nordic Tankers and Embarcadero Maritime to sell 14 ice-class vessels
  • Transpacific rates surge on back of New Year GRIs
    Rates are expected to maintain upward momentum as cargo volumes increase in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year
  • January 2018
    Dry bulkers orders will take the lead, but tankers lack support from freight markets. Dry bulkers orders will take the...
  • Newbuilding market recovery set to continue in 2018
    Dry bulkers orders will take the lead, but tankers lack support from freight markets
  • China link to oil tankers held by South Korea over alleged sanctions breach
    Update: Trafigura denies involvement in illicit oil transfer
  • IMO ramps up seafarer shore leave rights
    New provision mandates that shore leave be granted regardless of the vessel's flag state
  • South Korea to create company to support maritime sector
    A committee will be formed to determine operational details such as its governing structure, management plan and staffing
  • Cosco Shipping Energy orders two tankers worth $160m
    Vessels scheduled for delivery by August 28, 2020 and January 29, 2021 respectively
  • Pankaj Khanna takes the helm at Ocean Rig
    Company also appoints Iraklis Sbarounis as chief financial officer and Anthony Kandylidis as executive vice-chairman

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • Intermodal drayage market tightens more in frigid US cities
  • Maersk adds trains for Nepal import trade
  • US shippers' top challenges for 2018
  • Economic growth fuels carrier pricing power
  • Real-time cargo tech boosts Jawaharlal productivity
  • Container lines aim to break the cycle in 2018
  • Chittagong-Dhaka truck weight limit temporarily suspended

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • Canada hits 13th ship with speed limit fine
    Country's transportation agency imposed vessel speed reductions in wake of whale strikes.
  • Trafigura denies involvement in North Korean oil transfer
    Swiss trader and shipowner said it did not order the shipment of oil to North Korea.
  • Freese ship freed after Great Lakes grounding
    Handysize owned by German-based company reported to have little damage after last week's incident.
  • Dof wins and renews deals with Petrobras
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner sees contract backlog expand after latest deals with Brazil's oil major.
  • Matson replaces Hawaii barge with larger vessel
    Honolulu-based shipowner's newest ship is company's largest barge and is part of harbor improvement project.
  • New Aramco yard IMI names CEO
    $5.2bn JV with Bahri and HHI brings in Fathi Al Saleem as it focuses on 2019 debut.
  • KfW IPEX seals $172bn of deals in first 10 years
    German lender vows to forge ahead with project financing a decade after its spin-off.
  • Hansson sees happier New Year for NAT
    Latest latter to shareholders shows fresh optimism from Nordic American Tankers chief.
  • Quanzhou Ansheng orders 12 boxships
    Chinese owner renewing fleet at three domestic shipyards for $121m.
  • Dry Bulk heads pack as owners raise 50% more equity in 2017
    Growth capital rises increase in prominence amid upturn in capital markets activity, says Fearnley Securities.
  • GasLog heads to Samsung for new LNGC
    Owner says ship is expected to capitalise on what will be a strong market in 2019.
  • Tanker damaged in oil platform collision
    Essberger vessel hits production facility in Dutch North Sea.
  • Howe Robinson opens up in Bergen
    Ex-Joachim Grieg director Sturle Waardal to head new office focused on expanding broker's dry business.
  • Lorentzen & Stemoco: Vitol VLGC order 'smart'
    Brokerage says the price of the newbuildings in weak market supports logic.
  • Mastek clinches ferry double
    Korean yard seals deal for passengerships in Tanzania.
  • Sinotrans: big deal for airline unit under discussion
    Hong Kong company says owner China Merchants plotting asset reorganisation.
  • Morgan Stanley sees $40m in savings from Euronav deal
    Fotis Giannakoulis believes transaction will change the dynamics of the big tanker market.
  • John T Essberger swoops for Crystal Nordic
    Private-equity-backed tanker company has been purchased by German shipowner.
  • Hammer sees seeds of next tanker upturn planted in 2018
    Arctic Securities expects both supply and demand pressures from 2017 to ease off this year.
  • Irish Continental Group in $200m record cruise ferry order
    Flensburger secures contract for the largest cruise ferry in the world in terms of vehicle capacity.
  • Gulf Navigation gives green light to $250m issue
    Timing will be based on the expansion projects fresh cash will support.
  • SolstadFarstad strikes five-year deal in Argentina
    Norwegian owner sending CSV Normand Commander to work for Bahia Grande.
  • Cosco Qingdao orders domestic ro-pax
    State owner picks Tianjin Xingang yard for ferry deal.
  • MOL inks VLGC newbuilding deal
    Japanese owner's Phoenix Tankers heading to KHI for fourth gas carrier.
  • Yang Ming launches sub-continent service
    Taiwanese owner running ships from North China to Pakistan
  • Ezion Holdings carries out management reshuffle
    Singapore-listed liftboat operator undertakes shake-up of top executive positions.
  • Total extends Golden Energy Offshore PSV
    Victor Restis-backed offshore vessel operator sees French major continue to employ vessel off West Africa.
  • LNG ready ships made up 11% of 2017 orders
    Dutch LNG bunkering specialist believes 2018 is set to be breakthrough year for greener fuel.
  • Korean yards aim for more orders in 2018
    Top three yards of Hyundai, Samsung and Daewoo said to be looking at deals worth $26bn.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • WorldACD: November air cargo volumes reach new high
    A record in worldwide air cargo volume that was set in October 2017 has already been broken, according to newly released statistics compile...
  • Port of NY/NJ sets monthly cargo volume record for November
    The Port of New York and New Jersey has set a new monthly record for November for cargo volume activity, the port confirmed Jan. 2, During...
  • Liege Airport to invest $24m in cargo infrastructure
    Liege Airport in Belgium will invest over 20 million euros (U.S. $24.1 million) for new warehouses and handling facilities due to increased...
  • U.S. South Atlantic ports gear up for future growth amid strong demand
    As detailed in this month's feature story "Rising tide" (pg. 35-37), the U.S. port sector is booming. Steady economic growth and a strong...
  • Commerce amends duty rates for Canadian softwood lumber
    The U.S. Commerce Department is amending countervailing (CV) and antidumping duty (AD) orders on certain softwood lumber products from Cana...
  • CMA CGM institutes 'emergency' Greek port congestion surcharge
    Increased operational costs and service disruptions generated by ongoing traffic congestion at one of Greece's largest seaports, the Port o...
  • Sobel Shipping merges with Network Brokers International
    New York-based Sobel Shipping Co., Inc. will merge with Network Brokers International, Inc., to provide international freight forwarding an...
  • CN to acquire 200 new locomotives
    Canadian National Railway (CN) will acquire 200 new locomotives from GE Transportation over the next three years to accommodate future grow...
  • 3PL Team Worldwide opening Indianapolis branch
    Texas-based global freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider Team Worldwide is opening a branch office in Indianapolis, Ind. on ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 2, 2018
  • US bunker prices down on first trading day of year
    US bunker prices dropped Tuesday, the first trading day of the year, following weakness in the broader oil markets.
  • Crude, ULSD futures edge lower following holiday rally
    Oil futures began 2018 lower as the complex fell Tuesday across the board.
  • OUTLOOK: Oil sector faces rising threat to upstream investment
    Oil majors mostly self-financing.
  • Iran protests raise stakes over US sanctions
    Any escalation of the confrontations and government response seen as overly draconian could have implications if the US decides to cancel the Iran nuclear deal.
  • OUTLOOK 2018: China's product exports set to rise as Beijing eases restrictions
    Some estimates put export growth at 30-40% in 2018.
  • Pakistan restricts fuel oil imports as consumption falls
    Prior government approval needed for fuel oil imports.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Egypt to open new Suez products import terminal by end 2018: report
    Egypt hopes to open its new oil products import terminal at Ain Sokhna on the Gulf of Suez by the end of 2018
  • FUTURES: Oil prices firm, NYMEX crude stays above $60/b

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
- 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