testata inforMARE
Cerca
23 July 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
04:21 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
February 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 0.6pc to US$912/TEU, up 6.5pc to USWC
  • Engine room fire hurts 3, sets 6,350-TEU Singapore MOL ship adrift off BC
  • Oakland seeks to be first port of call on US west coast
  • MSC revamps 2 Europe-US east coast loops to offer faster transits
  • Campaign grows to ban standard bunker from Arctic shipping
  • Houston sets new box volume record, rising 13pc in 2017 to 2.46 million TEU
  • China looks to developing international shipping lanes via the Arctic region
  • Port of Rotterdam and IBM to build a port wired for the future
  • Truckers angered by stevedoring costs at Australian ports
  • Global air freight surges 9pc in 2017, best performance since 2010: IATA
  • Mideast share in global air cargo demand falls first time in 18 years
  • Swissport receives US$406.69 million Barclays loan to buy Aerocare

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2018
  • Bahri takes delivery of second VLCC this year
  • HMM signs long-term crude oil shipping contract with GS Caltex
  • IWAI inks project agreement with World Bank for Jal Marg Vikas Project on Ganga
  • LNG charter rates seen under pressure in 2018
  • ONE commences bookings
  • Vivid Logistics celebrating 5th anniversary
  • Deendayal Port handles record cargo in Jan. 2018
  • Port of Rotterdam collaborating with IBM IoT to digitise operations
  • PSA Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals at JN Port commences operations with call of first vessel
  • IATA welcomes focus on airport infrastructure capacity announced in the Budget
  • The Budget has recognised infrastructure as a growth driver of the economy
  • A balanced Budget aiming at inclusive growth for boosting Indian economy, says FIEO President
  • CRISIL, SIDBI launch India's first MSE Sentiment Index
  • IMC supports focus on farmers in Budget
  • Kerala Budget is not appealing, says Indian Chamber
  • Adani Foundation launches Adani Vidya Mandir & vocational training centre in Chhattisgarh

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Boeing building a jumbo drone
  • Trailer prototype - energy-efficient and eco-friendly
  • UPS praises US tax reform
  • US shortline railroad to lease track in Indiana
  • Port Ystad with satisfactory 2017 results
  • Road One and Robin Hood merge
  • UPS continues to keep the "Jumbo" in the skies
  • From DPD to Hoyer
  • Ceva opens new warehouse in central Spain
  • From Hungary to China by train
  • More LNG available at Gothenburg
  • Megalift transports OOG cargo to Malaysia
  • YTO Cargo Express touches down at Hactl
  • Gigantic transformer en route from Nuremberg to China
  • EU upholds fines for air cargo cartel participation
  • Hupac invests in terminals and new connections
  • Double sales reinforcements for C Safe

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Bulker newbuilding orders up sharply over past three months
  • 'Safety first' for Shell's shipping VP Henderson
  • Viking Supply Ships completes restructuring
  • Korea Ship Safety Technology Authority appoints new CEO
  • CSSC to seek approval for asset restructuring amid merger talk
  • Shell to 'make a significant move in safety' to bring shipping industry together
  • Singapore investigates former Keppel executives for Brazil graft case
  • Transitioning global market could leave large container ships high and dry
  • MOL confirms VLGC order at Kawasaki HI
  • South Korea eyes LPG-fuelled ships
  • RightShip appoints new CEO

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Retailers that try to copy Amazon's delivery model 'will cease to trade'
  • Amazon set to take on its own last-mile deliveries as supply chain costs rise
  • Container lines celebrate $7bn profits in 2017 and eye an even happier new year
  • Mayor's DVS plan 'scuppering' moves to get cleaner trucks on London streets
  • It's make or break in the air cargo industry: it's time to talk TIACA
  • Boeing's 747 jet gets lifeline as UPS orders 14 more freighters
  • Jason Brice to lead second Air Charter Service office in New York
  • Government doubles financial support to train UK maritime cadets

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • More layoffs ahead at Jeffboat
  • Former Keppel execs arrested in ongoing Brazil bribery probe
  • NTSB finds hull fracture caused flooding of towing vessel
  • Southampton Marine Services moves ahead on Red Eagle refit
  • Multraship takes delivery of first Carrousel Rave Tug

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Government scheme to lift LPG demand in India
    India to import about 14m tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas in 2018
  • Two cheers for 10-point plans
    It's probably good that British shipping has been given one, but do we need it?
  • Maersk Tankers names ex-BP trading head Reed as vice-chairman
    Paul Reed joins product tanker giant after 37 years at BP
  • Howe Robinson considers launching own dry index
    Move is a reaction to the exclusion of handysize from the revamped Baltic Dry Index
  • Consultancy urges carriers to embrace digital transformation
    A new report from Boston Consulting Group recommends container lines take on five imperatives to digital success or lose out...
  • It's digitalisation, but not as we know it
    The newly released Boston Consulting Group study of digitalisation in container shipping has a vision for our business that many...
  • Michelle Handforth takes top job at Aberdeen Harbour
    Incoming chief executive to grow the business amid ongoing port expansion
  • Carriers fail in final pre-Chinese New Year rate push
    Predatory pricing strategies hinder spot rate progress on the east-west majors
  • Daily Briefing
    Lloyd's List Containers takes a look at those individuals who we think had the most influence on the industry in...
  • The most popular newbuilding types in 2017
    Capesizes and very large crude carriers lead the way as investors adopt risk-averse approach
  • UK transport department rules out privatising the Red Ensign
    No parliamentary time to table sell-off, report reveals
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Increasing demand and low levels of layup should prevent another bout of overcapacity, despite record deliveries in January
  • GoodBulk eyes New York listing on back of frenetic growth
    Delivery of 13 vessels this quarter will catapult GoodBulk into major capesize ownership league
  • RightShip appoints Crawford-Brunt as new chief
    Martin Crawford-Brunt, who starts his new role on March 12, has 20 years of experience in the maritime industry
  • UK government confirms cadet funding boost
    Funding boost will see more than 400 extra cadets trained in maritime roles every year
  • Wah Kwong to name Pareto's David Palmer as CEO
    Seasoned banker brings experience in M&A and S&P to chief executive role
  • Oil from sunken Sanchi could have reached Japan
    Black oil patches seen on shores of Amami-Oshima, Reuters reports
  • New box demand to buoy container manufacturing sector, says Teo
    People will seek to replace older boxes amid robust cargo volumes, says PIL chief
  • PIL stays ahead with nimble footwork
    Independence means 'we can make decisions very fast', Pacific International Lines' managing director SS Teo says in an exclusive interview...
  • DSME launches IoT-linked vessel component production system
    New system enables DSME to produce vessel parts without staff manually reading blueprints
  • LAST WORD: Ship Market Trend supports seafarers
    Hong Kong-based banker to donate proceeds from newly published book to the Sailors' Society
  • Autonomous vessels face regulatory challenges
    Current global shipping regulations only cover the operation of crewed vessels, says Clyde & Co
  • Noble Group's sale of four vessels collapses
    The commodities trader would have had netted proceeds of $30m if the proposed sale had not fallen through
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers posts fourth quarter net loss
    Vessel operating days, however, rose 18% as the chemical tanker market showed signs of improvement
  • Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries posts lower profit after shipbuilding contract loss
    Sales in the ship and offshore segment were weighed down by a decline in vessel repairs
  • Li Kelin, 'father' of China's container shipping industry, dies at 76
    Legendary figure helped China build a modern competitive containership fleet
  • Diana Containerships extends time charter with Hapag-Lloyd
    New employment period to start from February 15

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Carriers that don't embrace tech risk losing collateral biz: report
  • East, west coast trans-Pac spot rates notch first, dual 2018 rise
  • Analysts expect US resin exports to ramp in 2018
  • Ship upsizing challenging Australia's ports
  • PSA deal increases competitive pressure on JNPT rivals
  • No sign of pre-Lunar New Year surge in Asia-Europe spot rates

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Lewis Carroll deepens Navios Maritime stake
    US trust brings interest to almost 10% after steadily upping ante in Greek shipowner over the years.
  • Ezion set to redeem $120m in notes
    Singapore OSV owner plans to buy back the debt on Monday.
  • CH Offshore losses widen amid drop in revenue
    Singaporean anchor-handler owner's revenue falls sharply due to lower charter rates and vessel utilisation.
  • RBD bulker and crew held in Malaysia
    MMEA claims Italian ship anchored illegally in its waters.
  • Danske Bank downgrades Stolt-Nielsen stock
    Danske Bank has downgraded shares in Stolt-Nielsen after a soft fourth quarter from the chemical tanker owner. Soft quarter for Stolt-Nielsen after Hurricane Harvey Analyst Anders Karlsen dropped the company from buy to hold suggesting its dividend will remain restrained for a period while the tanker market works its way back to health. Karlsen notes that while one-off items and the effects of
  • Technology expert Reed joins Maersk Tankers top table
    Former BP executive appointed to the board of Danish product tanker owner.
  • Sanchi slick 'may have reached' Japan
    Greenpeace says oil from sunken NITC suezmax could have been detected on Takarajima island.
  • MPCC sells out $100m bond tap
    Cash will help Oslo-listed owner buy yet more boxships.
  • Kaibouk Shipyard buys more of SKG
    Malaysian shipbuilder investing more in Vietnamese ferry owner.
  • MOL tipped to scoop Total LNG bunker vessel
    Contracts for groundbreaking LNG bunker vessel due to be signed today.
  • Braemar ACM adds dry FFA team alongside Atlantic deal
    James Kidwell and James Gundy discuss how brokerage is taking a foothold in dry bulk futures.
  • Veteran Canadian ro-pax sold at auction
    Queen of Burnaby fetches $0.52m after 281 bids.
  • Kitanihon books tanker double
    Japanese yard adds to orderbook with domestic contract.
  • RightShip brings in Crawford-Brunt as CEO
    Vetting company replaces founder Warwick Norman with DNV GL man.
  • OSVs' clients trigger surge of projects on UK continental shelf
    The number of UK offshore fields set to get the go-ahead in 2018 alone represents a burst of 225% over the past two years combined, according to independent analyst Rystad Energy this week. The rise is higher, at 347%, in terms of the barrels of oil equivalent (boe), as UK activity this year is aimed at 550 million boe of reserves, as opposed 123 million boe over the past two years. "The trend i
  • MOL boxship adrift after fire; two crew badly hurt
    Seafarers airlifted from MOL Prestige following engine room blaze off Canada.
  • Pacific Radiance goes for bond buy
    Singapore offshore owner wants to issue stock for notes.
  • Pantheon Tankers adds MRs at STX
    Greek owner declares options for two tankers at Korean yard.
  • Braemar strikes again with Atlantic deal
    Purchase of physical and financial coal brokerage follows just a few months after finance move.
  • Crane used to rescue yard worker
    Malaysian firefighters lift unconscious man from vessel.
  • Ex-Keppel execs arrested in Brazil bribery probe
    Former head of Keppel Fels Brasil said to be among those detained by Singapore authorities.
  • Product tanker feared hijacked off Benin
    Second incident off West African port in as many weeks sees vessel vanish without trace.
  • Noble kamsarmax sale falls through
    Commodity trader says buyers failed to achieve board approval before deal deadline.
  • Hyundai Samho reveals NYK LNG order price tag
    South Korean shipbuilder says contract is first for Japanese shipowner in nearly 13 years.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Positive train control hearing scheduled for Feb. 15
    The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will host a hear...
  • CESI Wenzhou to serve SINOPEC LNG transport project
    The CESI Wenzhou , a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier ordered by a joint venture that includes China COSCO Shipping Corp. Ltd. (CCSC) an...
  • PANYNJ begins second review phase for Cross Harbor Freight Movement Program
    The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has hired a consultant for the second phase of an environmental review for a project that a...
  • Li Kelin, former president of China Shipping, dies at 76
    Li Kelin, the former president of China Shipping Group, died at Feb. 1, 2018, in Shanghai at the age of 76, according to a statement from C...
  • UPS to increase investments thanks to U.S. tax reform
    UPS Inc. has become the latest company to pledge increased investment as a result of the recent passing of the U.S. Tax and Jobs Acts, whic...
  • Port of Baltimore receives new cranes amid record volumes
    The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore received six new rubber-tired gantry (RTG) yard cranes earlier this week to be deployed at Ports...
  • PhilaPort cargo volumes rise as expansion nears completion
    The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) has seen cargo volume growth accelerate in advance of the completion of a $392 million project to deep...
  • Port of Virginia to launch new truck reservation system
    The Port of Virginia on March 1 will launch the first phase of its new motor carrier appointment system, dubbed the "PRO-PASS Trucker Reser...
  • SCFI rises 2.9%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) showed continued growth in container spot rates this week, tic...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Oil futures weaken amid stock market rout
    ICE April Brent fell $1.07 to $68.58/b Friday.
  • ARA fuel oil inventories slump by 13.5% on vessel loadings
    Inventories of fuel oil stored in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region declined by 13.45% to 907,000 mt in the week ended Wednesday.
  • Marine fuel supplier Australian Bunker Suppliers to begin Cartagena operations
    Marine fuel supplier Australian Bunker Suppliers will expand its physical operations to Cartagena, Colombia.
  • Russia's compliance under OPEC/non-OPEC deal at around 100% in January
    Russia continued to meet its obligations under the OPEC/non-OPEC production cut agreement in January.
  • FEATURE: No exceptions from insurers in 2020 for IMO non-compliance
    Insurance broker Marsh has emphasized that non-compliance with the new global sulfur cap for shipping in 2020 could threaten a vessel's insurance cover.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan refining throughput at 24.177 mil mt virtually unchanged on year
  • Open interest for ICE front-month Singapore HSFO contracts down 29% in Jan
    Open interest for the Singapore 380 CST HSFO outright swap was down 30.17% at 4.173 million mt for the February settlement contract as of January 31.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Tight bunker supply in Fujairah narrows spread to Singapore to minus $1/mt
    Rough seas causing bunkering delays, trade sources said.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on weaker dollar amid lack of fresh cues
    With low and declining inventories in key commodity markets, commodity price volatility will likely rise from the current historically low levels, Goldman Sachs analysts said.
  • New LNG bunkering facility to start up this year at Sweden's Gothenburg: port authority
    "LNG will arrive at the LNG facility by trailer or in containers and will be distributed via a 450-metre pipeline leading to the quayside," the statement said.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The 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
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
- 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