testata inforMARE
Cerca
26 October 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
01:23 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
February 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes delivery of second 20,000-TEU boxship
  • Train crash involving freight train in South Carolina kills 2, injures 116
  • Thumbs up for US president's infrastructure investment plan
  • Philadelphia docks its biggest ship ever - 11,000-TEU MSC Avni
  • Feb conference to explore inland navigation in the Baltic Sea region
  • Contship Italia suffers 1.3pc portfolio-wide decline in box volume
  • Bollore buys major share in Danish forwarder Global Solutions
  • Air Forwarders Association and TIACA form new alliance to boost cooperation
  • Tianjin Airlines starts new service from Sydney to Tianjin via Zhengzhou
  • Zambian government to find out when Crown Air Cargo will commence operations

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports & Port of Zeebrugge sign agreement on concession terms for CSP Zeebrugge
  • IMO collaborates to boost African maritime security capability
  • MSC reducing transit times on Europe to US East Coast trade
  • Rotterdam Port makes an extra 100 hectares available at Maasvlakte 2 for distribution companies
  • Yemen conflict forces new security recommendations
  • ZEABORN takes over E.R. Schiffahrt
  • Cabinet approves dispute resolution provision pertaining to revised Model Concession Agreement for PPP projects in Major Ports
  • Major Ports have witnessed a turnaround, says Mandaviya
  • Air cargo traffic growth at 3-year high
  • Call for aviation sector to address infrastructure challenges
  • Emirates Logistics expanding its operation & network in India
  • Impetus being given to highway projects
  • Kerry Indev Logistics gets 'World Customs Organization Certificate of Merit' for exceptional service

International Transport Journalweb site
  • E-lorries going into serial production in 2019
  • Celebrating 200 years of service and new facility
  • Bold move to streamline Russian transport with e-CMR
  • American Airlines signs for largest cargo investment
  • LNG - testing testing in Bilbao
  • Twin leadership for Homtrans
  • Second Big Apple office for ACS
  • 30 tank cars to transport concentrated nitric acid
  • DHL manages warehouse for Bridgestone
  • Air Sénégal to acquire two A330neos
  • Presenting port of Montreal's terminal project
  • CNS welcomes new president
  • Zeaborn's next takeover looming
  • 260 t of mandarins move over 5,000 km by rail
  • LIS sets up shop in France
  • Singapore's Changi airport crosses 2 million t mark

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Erck Rickmers abandons ship management
  • Fincantieri closes in on STX France
  • Waigaoqiao shipbuilding sells its share of Changxing Heavy Industry
  • Dutch owners on track to boost national fleet
  • Wisdom Marine quiet on Kamsarmax orders from JMU
  • Indonesia's LPG imports continue to grow
  • STX O&S wins two more tankers from Pantheon
  • Vroon still shaken by offshore market collapse

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Technology is key to boosting repeat business for e-commerce delivery firms
  • Innovative new B737 loading system could boost the aircraft's cargo credentials
  • Asia-North Europe container shipping demand weaker than expected in Q4 17
  • Analysis: lean into the future - the logistics plans of JD.com and Alibaba
  • Amazon and its effect on the poorer cities
  • The digital imperative in container shipping
  • Quest to dominate self-driving cars at the heart of Waymo vs Uber

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • USCG collects Polar Star data for icebreaker acquisition effort
  • Naval Dome cyber security system completes box ship pilot testing
  • DDG 1001 completes acceptance trials
  • Kirby to acquire Higman Marine for $419 million
  • VIDEO: Euronav to install Satcom Global Ku band VSAT fleet wide
  • MAN and HHI to develop LPG burning two stroke engines
  • AVIC Weihai lays keel for first of new Stena RoPax ferries
  • Erck Rickmers sells ship management and brokerage businesses
  • Unmanned fireboat could be a game changer

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Accident-prevention algorithm sets out to save seafarers' lives
    UK Chamber of Shipping president Grahaeme Henderson unveils safety algorithmic programme designed to anticipate danger
  • Navios Partners beats predictions as dry bulk revenues rise
    'We think we are in the early stages of a dry bulk recovery,' chief executive Angeliki Frangou says
  • Slow Chinese imports and firm bunker price add salt to tanker owners' wounds
    Crude tankers' earnings erode further as overcapacity worsens
  • Hamburg braced for further consolidation
    Speculation about two more deals in the pipeline
  • Erck Rickmers eyes Greek business model after ER Schiffahrt sale
    German entrepreneur Erck Rickmers tells Lloyd's List that the rationale behind the sale of ER Schiffahrt, including shipbroker Harper Petersen &...
  • Scorpio Bulkers almost erases losses
    So far this quarter, the company's daily kamsarmax earnings have exceeded those of the fourth quarter, while ultramax time-charter equivalent...
  • Capesize earnings slump to six-month low
    Weakness seen to be only temporary
  • Vancouver prepares to host supply chain experts
    Logistics expertise gathers in western Canada to hear news of challenge and change
  • Daily Briefing
    Independence means 'we can make decisions very fast', Pacific International Lines' managing director SS Teo says in a rare and...
  • HPH Trust profits tumble 25%
    Terminal operator counts the cost of carrier reshuffle
  • Another knockback for Hamburg
    Erck Rickmers' decision to sell part of his business empire to a Bremen company represents a further setback for one...
  • Yard Talk | Will China's shipbuilding bailout lead to capacity cut?
    Debt-to-equity swap investors albeit state-backed will need to withdraw properly
  • Insurance will not cover sulphur cap fines
  • Container shipping recovery shows signs of faltering
    Overcapacity and lower-than-expected volume rises keep lid on rate revival
  • Kirby buys Higman Marine for $419m
    Jones Act barge operator continues to expand capacity and drive consolidation
  • ER Schiffahrt catapults Zeaborn into Germany's big league
    Hamburg entrepreneur Erck Rickmers has decided to sell his ship management and ship brokerage activities to Zeaborn
  • Cochin Shipyard to collaborate with Russia's USC on high tech vessels
    The two firms will jointly develop high speed vessels, river-sea cargo vessels, passenger craft and dredgers
  • Fears for tanker and 22 crew missing in Gulf of Guinea
    The tanker Marine Express, managed by Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern, was last seen in Benin's waters early on Friday before contact...
  • Japanese cruise operator to order new vessels with state subsidy
    Miyazaki Car Ferry has announced it will replace its two cruiseships by using a government subsidy
  • ASL Marine warns of more losses amid weak market
    The shipbuilding and shiprepair company's results are due on February 14

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Lower prices, more space drive US soy shippers to East Coast
  • Savannah port plans to double capacity to 10M TEU by 2028
  • Surface transportation tight, US shippers sweat to secure space
  • Savannah, Charleston ports to launch new chassis pool
  • Jacksonville port begins deepening harbor
  • China-EU customs pilot expands from ocean shipping to air freight
  • Carrier reliability still poor on Asia-Europe but rising steadily

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Seaspan adds panamaxes, hires to Maersk
    Vancouver-based shipowner fills out fleet with first secondary market acquisitions under new chief executive.
  • Hutchison Port Holdings' profits fall
    Singaporean port operator trust sees lower revenue and higher expenses for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017.
  • CR Weber: culling needed for suezmaxes
    Brokerage's research arm says even disposing pre-2000 vessels could get rates above breakeven.
  • Marseille Fos posts record year in 2017
    French port's box terminals see 1.4 million teu of cargo in sixth consecutive year of growth.
  • Navios Maritime Partners expects 'significant free cash flow'
    Owner takes loss on vessel sale but expects fleet growth in a rising market to boost performance.
  • Norden tipped to sell supramax bulker
    Firm price has been secured for vessel which is approaching special survey, brokers say.
  • BG extends Diana panamax at better rate
    Panamax rates hold steady through first part of first quarter amid overall weakness in Baltic Dry Index.
  • Rickmers opens up on ER Schiffahrt sale and asset play plans
    German owner reveals strategic drivers for Zeaborn deal and how he sees his shipping future.
  • Foremost back for bulkers at SWS
    James Chao-controlled owner linked to $190m newcastlemax quartet in China.
  • Scorpio Bulkers beats fourth quarter forecasts by a cent
    Better than expected results come in a quarter that saw owner end sale and purchase hiatus.
  • Arctech yard to compensate SCF over delays
    USC-owned shipbuilder says big penalty due over support ships for Sakhalin-2.
  • Fearnley Securities begins Capital Product with buy rating
    Positive rating comes with owner set to renew a host of tanker charters in better market in 2019.
  • Zeaborn deals in the pipeline to follow Rickmers coup
    German group has its sights set on a significantly larger fleet, TradeWinds is told.
  • Anglo Investments strikes second deal with Greek pair
    Fledgling British owner has bought two additional ships to follow 2017 debut, brokers say.
  • KfW IPEX-Bank adds $17bn of new loans
    But 2017 total is down on previous year for German bank.
  • Wilson orders dry duo in China
    Norwegian owner signs up with Wuxue Janda for mini-bulkers.
  • Crewman dies on Greek cargoship
    Probe begins after 'traumatic' accident on SMN Explorer at UK port.
  • Erck Rickmers sells ER Schiffahrt and Harper Petersen
    German shipowner is selling both businesses to Zeaborn Group.
  • Fincantieri paying $74m for STX France
    Price revealed as Italian yard signs contract with France.
  • Gulf Navigation chief Buamim casts the acquisition net
    Khamis Juma Buamim has eyes on multiple deals after raising capital.
  • BW Pacific reignites Oslo IPO ambitions
    Two and a half years on from last attempt, product tanker owner is said to be looking for a listing.
  • Kirby agrees $419m takeover of Higman Marine
    US tank-barge giant brings expansion spending to $1.2bn with another fleet deal.
  • TGS wins rights to 30,000 Mexican wells
    Seismic survey player makes breakthrough in deal with state regulator CNH.
  • UOB sells out of Marco Polo after a week
    Singapore bank sheds $10m stake in restructured OSV owner.
  • USC and Cochin team up on newbuilds
    Russian group will help Indian yard with cargoships, ferries and dredgers.
  • ASL Marine predicts further quarterly losses
    Singapore offshore vessel and yard group warns of more red ink due to weaker results from operations.
  • UK government doubles cadet trainee funding
    More than 400 extra cadets will be trained in maritime roles every year under latest initiative.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Universal Logistics purchases Fore Transportation
    Warren, Mich.-based Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., an asset-light provider of transportation and logistics solutions in the U.S, Mexic...
  • APHIS adds phytosanitary requirements for certain fresh citrus imports from Colombia
    The Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is adding phytosanitary requirements for certain fresh citr...
  • Cargo theft in Mexico rises in 2017
    In 2017, there were 4,030 recorded cargo thefts in Mexico, an increase of 127 percent compared to 2016's 1,773 thefts, and 266 percent high...
  • Zeaborn Group acquires E.R. Schiffahrt
    German ocean shipping company Zeaborn Group has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the business shares in E.R. Schiffahrt GmbH &am...
  • UK appoints North American trade commissioner
    United Kingdom (UK) International Trade Secretary Liam Fox on Monday appointed Antony Phillipson, UK director-general of international trad...
  • Executive Moves: RightShip, KAG Logistics and Stimson Center
    RightShip, a maritime risk management and environmental assessment organization, has appointed Martin Crawford-Brunt its new chief executiv...
  • BCG tells carriers to keep up digitally or be commoditized
    A new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) urges ocean carriers to rapidly adopt process automation and optimization or be consign...
  • UPS to start daily, non-stop Louisville-to-Dubai flight
    UPS on Feb. 27 will start a daily non-stop flight from its Louisville, Ky., hub to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, adding that it will i...
  • ELD mandate drives up spot rates
    When the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate kicked into gear back in mid-December, requiring the majority of the trucking industry to ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Cushing declines supportive for NYMEX crude backwardation
    Consistent draws in stocks at Cushing, Oklahoma over the last three months have led to a steepening backwardation in NYMEX crude, even as the broader rally across the oil complex has stalled.
  • Oil futures fall as Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges
    Oil futures were pulled lower Monday by sharp moves in equities and currencies, as major US stock market averages declined sharply and the dollar firmed against a basket of major currencies.
  • Trump administration eyes Venezuela oil sanctions
    The Trump administration is considering new sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, but analysts believe they will likely be imposed in stages and not before a presidential election in that country expected in April.
  • US Interior chief meets with Carolina governors on offshore plan, offers no exemption
    US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with the governors of North Carolina and South Carolina over the weekend, but offered no assurances that he would exempt them from a federal offshore oil and gas leasing plan, as he did last month for Florida.
  • Bunker fuel buyer issues letter of protest at Malta over barge delays
    A bunker fuel buyer has issued a Letter of Protest at Malta over barge delays which were having an impact on bunker deliveries, a source close to the situation said Monday.
  • Strong winds in Black Sea cause bunkering delays
    Bunkering operations were hampered over the weekend and into Monday in the Black Sea due to strong winds, particularly at the Russian port of Novorossiisk, sources said.
  • 'No turning back' on 2020 IMO sulfur cap: Kitack Lim
    Out of a packed agenda for the week, Lim said "undoubtedly the most important item" was discussion of the implementation of the 2020 sulfur cap.
  • UAE's DP World signs deal with Oracle for new technology, blockchain
    DP World will use SaaS for incorporating technologies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things, and blockchain.
  • Taiwan subsidy for lower sulfur marine fuels insufficient: shipowners
    Taiwan's plans subsidy to prompt ship owners to comply with the 0.5% sulfur rule from January 1, 2019, ahead of IMO 2020 regulation.
  • TRADER NOTE: RightShip appoints Martin Crawford-Brunt as CEO
    Norman will continue to support RightShip as a strategic consultant to the board during the transition process.
  • Open interest for front-month ICE Dubai crude derivatives slide 25% in Jan
    The wider EFS has limited opportunities for arbitrage barrels from the West to Asia and raises the value of Brent-linked crudes against Dubai, making the Dubai-linked crudes more attractive to buyers.
  • FUTURES: Crude slides on rising US production
    Expectations for tightening of policies from the Fed also weighed on oil prices.
  • Iran-Russia oil-for-goods deal on track; oil swap with Iraq to begin
    Under the swap deal, Promsyryoimport would buy up to 100,000 b/d from NIOC partly in exchange for goods, oil equipment and services for Iran.
  • Iran can raise crude output by 100,000 b/d within days if OPEC deal ends: Zanganeh
    Higher oil prices will impose fluctuations on the prices in the longer term, the oil minister told journalists in Tehran.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
Search on inforMARE Presentation
Feed RSS Advertising spaces

inforMARE in Pdf
Mobile