testata inforMARE
Cerca
26 October 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
01:25 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
August 7, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • 'General strike' strong at HK airport, hits passenger transport hard
  • Canadians find save-the-whale speed limits put them in danger
  • Mexico tops China as No 1 US trading partner for first time since 2005
  • CMA CGM 3,430 TEUer collides with ferry off Tangiers, no one hurt
  • Global box ports expected to grow 4.4pc a year to 973m TEU by 2023
  • Nansha port attracts 2M's AE7/CONDOR Asia and Europe loops
  • China's service sector still growing, but factory output slows in July
  • US court upholds contempt order against Chinese banks for not disclosing
  • XPO Logistics first half profit up 4pc to US$798 million as sales fall 2.4pc
  • Djibouti government continues legal action to oust DP World from port
  • DSV-Panalpina merger brings 'economies scale and improved rates'
  • Puerto Aguadulce wins OAS award for lifting Colombians out of poverty
  • CEVA moves into South Korean e-commerce market on behalf of iHerb
  • Air France-KLM first half cargo revenue falls 0.5pc to US$1.2 billion
  • IAG Cargo H1 sales off 3.2pc to US$312.2 million, blames global trend

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2019
  • HMM attains new high in schedule reliability
  • P. D. Prasad & Sons granted AEO-LO certification
  • Piracy situation generally calm in South-East Asia, but three danger zones remain, says report
  • Export of cotton yarn down in Q1
  • JSW Jaigarh Port handles highest sugar traffic amongst non-major ports
  • NHAI organises roadshow for third phase of TOT project for prospective bidders
  • Amendment in exchange rate of Japanese yen for import & export goods notified
  • RoSCTL to replace MEIS as export incentive scheme

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Seeking investors worldwide

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 6, 2019
  • North Europe shippers face new capacity crunch, as more loops are axed
  • Post-Brexit freeport 'gateway to prosperity' plan comes under fire
  • US truckers hit a bumpy stretch on the economic freeway
  • Kotug Smit tugs to be rebranded as Boluda takes over
  • Panama Canal doing its bit to save the planet, and the whales
  • Supply chain radar: ATSG beats Atlas Air - time to aim for the bigger bird, Amazon!
  • Supply chain radar: Expeditors' interims - expect more questions than answers
  • On the wires: DHL GFF the top performer within DP-DHL, but it gets tougher from here

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2019
  • Canadian Coast Guard to procure six new icebreakers
    The Canadian Coast Guard is to procure six new program icebreakers to replace the heavy and medium icebreakers that operate in Atlantic Canada and the St. Lawrence waterways during the winter and
  • Philly Shipyard starts work on MARAD ship
    Philly Shipyard, Inc. has begun work on its first contract to perform modernization, repair and maintenance work on a government ship, the SS Antares. The SS Antares, an Algol class vehicle cargo
  • Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. completes tailrace buoy design
    With the fast water warning buoys at the Moses-Saunders Power Dam in Massena, N.Y., reaching the end of their life cycle, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) contracted Bristol Harbor Group, Inc.
  • Harley Marine wins $86.5 million TRANSCOM contract
    Harley Marine Services Inc., Seattle, Wash., has been awarded a firm fixed-price contract, in the estimated amount of $19,819,032. The contract provides for the transportation of Department of Defense-owned fuel and marine
  • VIDEO: Japanese companies plan world's first all-electric tanker
    Four Japanese companies - Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd., Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., and Mitsubishi Corporation - have formed a strategic partnership to provide new infrastructure services that focus on
  • Euronav sells oldest VLCC for FPSO conversion
    Antwerp, Belgium, headquartered Euronav NV reports that subsidiary Euronav Luxembourg has sold the 2005-built, 305,261 dwt VLCC vessel VK Eddie , the oldest VLCC in its fleet, to a global supplier and operator
  • Port of Wilmington handles giant wind turbine blades
    GT USA Wilmington reports that it recently safely and successfully handled the largest wind turbine blades ever received at its Wilmington, Del., terminal recently, unloading and transferring 39 blades over two days.
  • NTSB cites "lack of operational oversight" in McCain collision
    The National Transportation Safety Board says that the Aug. 21, 2017, collision between the USS John S McCain and the tanker Alnic MC was caused by insufficient training, inadequate bridge operating procedures
  • Rolls-Royce Power Systems business to restructure its brands
    The Rolls-Royce Group says that its Rolls-Royce Power Systems business unit, with its core brand MTU, is to "present itself more clearly in future as an integral part of the British Rolls-Royce

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 6, 2019
  • Ships leave UK flag amid Hormuz threat
    Shipping companies begin to ditch UK-ensign in favour of re-flagging with other nations to avoid wrath of Iran
  • Venezuela offsets US sanctions via ship-to-ship network off Malta
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows that at least 10 chemical or product tankers have undertaken ship-to-ship transfers off the coast...
  • Greek shipowners say maritime policy makers must do better
    Climate change agenda singled out for biggest criticism by Greek shipowners in annual report. UGS says the political pressure being...
  • S&P revises outlook on London P&I Club to BBB negative
    Marine mutual attributes development to new methodology at ratings agency and stresses its strong capital position and balance sheet
  • Danaos eyes strong charter market due to 2020 supply hit
    Reduced debt servicing costs help Greece-based containership owner boost second-quarter profit
  • Grangemouth-Tilbury container rail service made permanent
    The first train will leave Tilbury on Friday evening, via Dagenham, travelling overnight to Grangemouth, Scotland
  • DB Schenker launches 'connect 4.0' freight booking portal in US
    DB Schenker said the new portal will go beyond its current online platform in the US, eSchenker
  • Strikes show Hong Kong's mettle
    Hong Kong's legal independence and adherence to rule of law set it apart and form the bedrock of the city's...
  • ULCs go for scrubber retrofits
    Four vessels owned by CMA CGM and MSC have been reported out of service since last month. All four are...
  • MOL joins domestic trio to develop fully electric vessels
    The new company will also develop a platform to provide a line-up of services that take advantage of electrically powered...
  • Daily Briefing
    UK to join US-led international maritime security mission | 'Ships for shares' deals set to boost shipping M&A activity |...
  • Samudera sells two bulkers for $20.3m
    Samudera will pump in some of the funds from the sale to fund a potential investment in a company that...
  • US Navy's 'lack of operational oversight' behind 2017's Singapore Strait collision
    Safety recommendations suggesting new guidelines and revisions to operating procedures and manuals have been made in the wake of the...
  • Pacific Basin chief bullish on market prospects for the second half of the year
    The company is preparing for the 2020 regulations by using compliant fuels in its handysize fleet in combination with installing...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2019
  • New Montreal trade zone to aid exporters
  • Western Canadian port deal should ease automation
  • AOBRD transition to ELDs to trim truck capacity
  • Asia-Europe rates undermine container volume gains
  • New tech means new finance options for shippers

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2019
  • Inland Chinese port to launch direct liner service to Japan
    Market sources are sceptical about the economics of a long-distance service to Japan from central China
  • Higher revenues can't pull DHT out of red
    Surging tanker rates helped DHT Holdings to better year-over-year results, but the tanker owner remained in the red for the second quarter. After the close Tuesday, the New York-traded company posted a $10.5m loss for the second three months of 2019 versus a $28.2m loss for the same period last year. The improvement was down to increased revenues - for the second quarter of 2019, the company rod
  • Capesize rates continue to pull down Baltic Dry Index
    The BDI has fallen for the 11th straight day to 1734, its lowest point in a month.
  • Pacifica Shipping boosts container capacity with former Leonhardt & Blumberg ship
    New Zealand subsidiary of China Navigation Co to take over recently acquired boxship
  • New York judge kicks out shareholder lawsuit against Top Ships
    Federal judge in New York finds no evidence of securities fraud in dismissing complaint with prejudice.
  • PetroChina pays up for steam-turbine ship from Golar LNG
    PetroChina has fixed a 13-year-old, steam turbine-driven LNG carrier on time charter at a strong rate as the LNG shipping market tightens. In busy chartering conditions, brokers said PetroChina has paid a rate in the $50,000-per-day range to take Golar LNG's 146,000-cbm Golar Maria (built 2006) for 12 months. LNG carriers snapped up for multi-month business Previously, brokers have pegged rates
  • Stena Bulk hits out at Iran as tanker detention continues
    The crew remains in good health, the company said
  • Yonghua Shipping orders tanker at AVIC
    Chinese owner adds to two-ship fleet with newbuilding contract.
  • Clarksons: hot VLCC rates 'the exception not the rule'
    VLCC owners have spent well under half of the past two decades with rates above $50,000 per day, proving spike level earnings are generally the exception not the rule, Clarksons says. Trade growth a concern as shipping rates inch above post-crisis average Over 10% of world fleet will have scrubbers at start of IMO 2020, says Clarksons The shipbroker charted rates from the start of the century t
  • GEV agrees more time to finalise $1.2bn order
    Australian group has until 31 December to firm deal for up to eight CNG vessels.
  • Solstad finds new owner for veteran PSV
    Norwegian company continues clear-out of elderly tonnage.
  • FSL pushes up profit as costs cut
    Singapore tanker owner exploring strategic initiatives for growth.
  • Corsica Linea becomes a shipowner with new order
    French operator contracts LNG-fuelled ro-pax at Visentini in Italy.
  • International Group members under pressure to raise rates
    The 13 insurers in the International Group of Protection & Indemnity Clubs are coming under growing pressure to increase premiums at the next renewal after the outlook downgrade of the London P&I Club. The change in Standard & Poor's assessment of the club is the clearest indication yet of the negative impact of widespread underwriting losses that were reported by International Group members last
  • Credit rating agency S&P cuts outlook at London P&I Club
    Mutual to take steps to improve its underwriting performance and boost revenue after ratings review
  • Bulker blues turn Atlantska red
    Revenue drop pushes Croatian owner to loss in first half.
  • Best Oasis expands footprint with Greek branch
    Major cash buyer Best Oasis Ltd (BOL) has set up a Piraeus office dedicated to servicing the Greek market. Alang-based BOL, a unit of Indian shiprecycler Priya Blue Industries, has chosen Yiannis Kourkoulis to man the new Greek branch, which began operations on 30 July. "BOL has been expanding for quite some time and we thought it was a very good time to do so in Greece as well," said Kourkoulis
  • Unions deliver water to detained Bluships bulker
    ITF says Lita was the subject of protest over working conditions.
  • MR 'thrill' is gone for TNG as profit disappears
    Croatian MR owner blames falling rates as it backs more time charter coverage.
  • Dof PSV heads down under for five-year contract
    One of Dof Rederi's platform supply vessels (PSVs) has secured a five-year contract down under with Esso Australia. The 4,700-dwt Skandi Feistein (built 2011) will begin the contract with the energy company before the end of 2019. Upturn offers hope for a few idle OSVs - but not the many Mons S. Aase, chief executive of Dof, the shipowner's parent company, called the contract "a very important
  • MacGregor to support 1,000 Cosco ships
    Cargotec unit MacGregor has signed a framework deal to supply spare parts to Cosco Shipping's fleet of more than 1,000 ships. The deal also includes servicing. "We are looking forward to increasing our collaboration with Cosco Shipping," said John Carnall, SVP of global life-cycle support at MacGregor. "The framework agreement provides for the scope of support services supplied to Cosco Shipp
  • Hunter Group pulls $8m follow-up offering
    Norwegian VLCC company says current price makes deal bad value for shareholders.
  • Oceanis ship finance platform claims to hit $150m target
    A digital ship finance venture is bringing new players to a market crying out for finance, its founder claims
  • New Steamship Mutual boss sees no reason to change club's course
    Chief executive Stephen Martin says balance sheet proves P&I mutual is right to snub diversification and will continue to focus on its core business lines
  • Borealis confirms boxship sale for $8m
    Owner says 2005-built Strauss has been delivered to new owner.
  • Oldest Euronav VLCC sold as FPSO
    Belgian owner books capital gain of $14.4m on sale of VK Eddie.
  • Malta rings changes to attract leaseback deals
    Shipping register allows dual registration for lessor and lessee as it chases lucrative market.
  • MOL leads Japanese team in electric shipping drive
    e5 Lab will work to develop and promote the greater use of clean modes of marine transport
  • Samudera Shipping offloads modern handymax bulker duo
    But Fearnleys and VesselsValue have differing opinions over true value of vessels
  • SSY: Demolition keeps a brake on capesize fleet growth
    In contrast 2019 set to be strongest year for panamax deliveries in past five years
  • Trio of "danger zones" dominate Southeast Asia piracy
    Semi-annual regional piracy report highlights potential regional flashpoints

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2019
  • Jack Cooper makes it official: chapter 11 and a restructuring
    Jack Cooper Ventures says it will be "business as usual" as the auto hauler undertakes a restructuring. As the Teamsters signaled earlier today in a...
  • Fleetcor sees many opportunities for growth
    Fleetcor modestly raises earnings guidance and says the acquisition pipeline has a couple of likely deals in the fuel, corporate payments and lodging segments.
  • Surveys: Consistent deliveries at heart of 'spoil me!' online ordering culture
    Online customers expect to be spoiled and consistent delivery experiences are the core of meeting those needs, two surveys found
  • Commentary: Why everyone is missing the point on Convoy's empty miles research
    Empty miles are a billion-dollar problem for trucking fleets, but are they more of a problem than they were in 2002? Recent headlines indicate they...
  • Avoid potential hiccups by switching telematics devices before December deadline
    Carriers waiting to implement ELDs until the last minute run the risk of hardware shortages, training slowdowns and fines on the highway.
  • Commentary: Competition in e-commerce is heating up!
    Global e-commerce continues to grow, and grow, and grow. Market voice Brian Aoaeh writes about the move of e-commerce giants to establish their own fulfillment...
  • MercuryGate adds Uber Freight's capacity and pricing to TMS
    Starting today, shippers using MercuryGate's transportation management system (TMS) will have access to Uber Freight's network of carriers, guaranteed capacity and real-time market rates, MercuryGate...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2019
  • FUTURES 5: Oil slide extends as demand growth concerns deepen
    Oil futures settled lower Tuesday as demand-growth concerns continued to stalk the market following the escalation of US-China trade disputes.
  • US Aug middle distillate deliveries to Europe 670,000 mt: cFlow
    Larger volumes of diesel were expected to come form the US in August than in July since the diesel arbitrage from the US to Europe finally re-opened last month
  • Singapore delivered/ex-wharf 380 CST bunker spread shrinks as prompt tightness eases
    "It doesn't feel as tight as last week, we were more than 10 days tight last week," a Singapore bunker supplier said.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Dubai/Brent narrows as bullish sentiment for Middle East crudes persist
    "Dubai intermonths remained supportive because Asian refinery demand is strong helped by healthy product cracks," a crude trader said.
  • UK joins US in Persian Gulf maritime security mission
    The mission is intended to improve coordination between different countries' militaries and commercial shipping, the Ministry of Defence said.
  • ICE LSGO speculative net length up 8,140 contracts on week
    "Nobody really knows what position to take today," a barge trader said.

›››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