BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

07 October 2026 - Year XXX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

13:09 GMT+2

BRIEFS

September 30, 2019

	web site

Asia-Europe rates plunge 7.2pc to US$593/TEU, USWC stable at $1,328/FEU Container volumes will continue to grow despite trade war threat: Alphaliner Carriers to boost Asia-Europe capacity ahead of early Chinese New Year US seaport heads tell Trump that tariff dispute is damaging economy Savannah Port lifts record monthly box volumes of 437,750 TEU in August Shekou strives to become South China's leading port for fruit imports India's box volume growth is impacted by global volatility: Maersk report Global Ship Lease secures 5-year US$268 million credit facility to refinance debts US tariffs on Chinese exports could increase air cargo volumes SpiceXpress leases B737-800 converted freighter for South Asia cargo moves Airforwarders Association chief is reappointed to serve on TSA Advisory Committee

	web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd launches two more services connecting India HMM partnering in smart ship development Long-term contracted ocean freight rates for carriers seen in downward trend MOL in cooperation agreement for LNG transhipment projects Scorpio Shipping Agencies bags 'Shipping Agent of the Year - Dry Bulk Operator' award at MALA 2019 in Mumbai Standard gas tanker voyage charter party being developed India, Thailand sign agreements worth ' 2,400 cr. to boost trade ties Plastic exports seen remaining subdued in FY20 DP World plans to make Hyderabad a multimodal distribution hub for domestic cargo First IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel delivered in Port of Fujairah Gujarat's new port policy allows existing captive jetties to handle third-party cargo without restrictions JN Port observing 'Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada' Nippon Express to acquire stake in Future Supply Chain Solutions Standard Operating Procedure issued for acceptance of transport-related information in electronic form Agriculture counsellors in 10 countries to boost India's exports Indian economy seen commencing recovery from late FY20

	web site

100,000 trucks across the seas More non-stop connections to the south Prologis buys logistics real estate in Neu-Ulm Fr. Meyer's Sohn reorganises its management board India is hip again New hub for shipping plastic pellets by rail across the USA MAB Kargo provides halal logistics Fercam expands into the Ukraine Ural Baltic Shuttle launched Managing director Boris Blanche leaves IRU Another flexible air freight container Bremenports awards Danish Terntank for sustainability policy "Curiosity of the Day" Logcoop cooperates with Tred Union State funding for private railways in Germany Stefan Heymann set to become new CFO Pounds for ports One more flower logistics certification

	web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Container rates plunge to $500 or less from Asia to North Europe Global trade slows again - is air trade to blame? Supply chain players must transform operations to suit a 'circular economy' Swissport unveils self-service check-in kiosks for air freight Yeti's adventures in air space - gives one paws for thought! Why Flexport built a slick Slack SaaS for shipping Mysterious pencil factory sharpens focus on tariff scams Supply chain radar: From Toll to CMA CGM via DBS & DSV - as nerves grow, the spotlight is again on K+N...

	web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Shearer Group to provide construction oversight of new TxDOT ferry The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) is to provide construction oversight of the 300 ft hybrid ferry under construction the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.'s Jennings, La., shipyard Amy Larson to step down as National Waterways Conference President The Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, Inc. reports that longtime NWC President Amy Larson will step down at the end of the year. Julie Ufner will take over as Samsung Heavy and Bloom Energy plan fuel cell powered Aframax San Jose, Calif., headquartered Bloom Energy, the world's leading provider of stationary fuel cells. has announced a collaboration with shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), to design and develop ships powered by Bloom Heads roll at Tidewater Houston headquartered offshore services specialist Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that it has reached agreements with Jeffrey A. Gorski, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Bruce D. Lundstrom, Executive Indonesian yard launches first in new Incat Crowther 42 series Indonesia's PT Cahaya Saumdra shipyard has launched the Brilliance of Majestic for Singapore operator Majestic Fast Ferry. The vessel is the first of a new class of Incat Crowther 42 design vessels Stena Bulk says Impero finally released by Iran The Swedish-owned, British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, July 19, has finally been freed from detention and has left Iranian waters. Erik Hanell, President

	web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The interview: Xu Lirong Turning bloated state-owned businesses into globally competitive players has been at the core of Capt Xu's responsibility. He has delivered... Shipmanagers can expect rapid evolution ahead, but it won't all be smooth sailing The rise of digital shipping, increasing regulatory pressure, and the need to boost crew training all call for dedication to... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping's moonshot - zero-emission vessels by 2030 Shipping's first major far-reaching moonshot initiative is here. The Getting to Zero coalition has set its eyes on delivering commercially... 'We must continue to evolve' The maritime administration has been restructured; an intense promotional programme is supporting an overhauled Cyprus maritime brand; and online services... Safe pair of hands, safe pair of offices Among the company's most interesting recent moves was establishment of Safe Bulkers Management in Limassol in 2015 MOL joins Novatek and JBIC on Arctic LNG transhipment project Floating storage units located in Kamchatka and in Murmansk will be used for transhipment of LNG cargoes from Novatek's Yamal... MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and DNV GL consider latest zero emissions coalition The three majors could join the Getting to Zero coalition that launched earlier this week Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum looks through haze to a brighter future Availability, quality and enforcement remain last-minute concerns for industry experts assessing low-sulphur implementation, but the major problems could yet lie... Dynagas Partners posts lower earnings Partnership sees itself as 'better positioned' for growth after clinching refinancing Daily Briefing Free to read: Cosco sanctions send 'shockwave' through tanker markets as charterers reject Chinese tonnage \| Maersk Tankers buys seven... Stena Impero crew disembark after ten weeks of detention The 16 crew who have been detained in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas since July 19 have finally been... Pengerang's MGO trade volume surges ahead of IMO 2020 The deepwater terminals being developed in phases at Pengerang, are well-positioned to get in to the market for bunkering of... ONE containership in Piraeus collision with Turkish chemical tanker The ONE vessel was bound for the Piraeus container terminals when the incident occurred Farid Salem leaves a lasting legacy as he retires from CMA CGM Rodolphe Saadé describes his uncle as 'the architect of the CMA CGM adventure' whose 'unique expertise, outstanding qualities as a... Limetree Bay refinery re-start will boost low sulphur supply at Caribbean hub The terminal can hold 34m barrels in 167 storage tanks and boasts deepwater access to 11 docks including the offshore...

	web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Storms nudge US truckload spot rates upward Trans-Pac spot rate decline signals further weakness ahead Mexico's modest peak season hints to slower import gains LAX air cargo upgrade delay disappoints stakeholders PSA Terminal lifts intermodal profile at India's JNPT

	web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Teekay Arc7 LNG carriers caught in US-Cosco sanctions tangle Company says it is working to resolve indirect ownership issue to avoid any disruption to services Globus losses widen, ends second quarter in the red It was a rough second quarter for Globus Maritime, but the bulker owner sees better days on the horizon. For the second three months of 2019, Globus posted a $3m loss, or a $0.74 loss on a per share basis, steeper than the $938,000 loss for the same period last year. "During the second quarter of the year the market was under severe pressure mainly due to the ongoing concerns in the trade war Two more leave Tidewater Two more executives announced their departures from Tidewater this week. Dynagas eliminates common dividends completely As part of its refinancing plan, the gas carrier owner had to stop paying dividends Fredriksen increases lead in Norway rich list Partner-turned-rival Troim loses ground on Kapital list. Silent on fleet details, Cosco faces isolation from international shipping Charterers, brokers and insurers are reviewing business relationships with Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation following the sanctions news Samsung develops world's first fuel-cell aframax South Korean yard aims to deliver tanker powered by solid-oxide gas technology. P&I clubs caught in Cosco Dalian sanctions fallout Five protection and indemnity mutuals provide cover to the Chinese company Gestion exits tanker sector with Hafnia deal Monaco owner offloads MR duo, while Singapore buyer also sells older ship. Cargill profit drops 10% despite small revenue rise Trading giant says it is focused on modernising all aspects of operations. Golden Energy Offshore fixes newbuilds for winter work Term deals secure three months of employment just as spot market expected to slow Klaveness wins more time for combination carrier options Klaveness company says decisions on more oil/bulk vessels will be taken between February next year and January 2021 Third Baltic LNG index to go live from next week Exchange's BLNG2 from Sabine Pass in the US to the UK's Isle of Grain has been on public trial since early July Trial opens over Tilbury port 'hijacking' UK court hears harrowing claims of alleged attempt to take control of Grimaldi's Grande Tema Sanctioned Kunlun and director Xu Bin prove hard to find Kunlun Shipping has vacated the premisses named by US authorities in sanctions documents Dynagas Partners earns more as drydock costs fall New York-listed LNG carrier owner builds charter backlog worth $1.31bn. Two hurt as ONE boxship and tanker collide in Greece Turkish tanker develops list after incident in Perama. Stena Impero finally leaves Iran after two months of detention Stena Bulk says tanker heading to Dubai after being seized in July. Hapag-Lloyd launching new India services to 'meet demand' German liner operator teaming up on new routes with ONE, Cosco and Yang Ming Shipbuilder DSME marketing early-delivery VLCC berths for 2021 Effort by South Korean yard group comes amid growing interest in dual-fuel VLCCs Cosco Shipping faces heavy financial hit from US sanctions Cosco Dalian said to have contributed almost 40% of profits in first half of the year, says analyst Rescue mission launched after Lorenzo lashes Bourbon AHTS Anchor handler reportedly taking on water after coming within 60 miles of eye of latest US hurricane Foreguard Shipping poised for growth after LPG carrier sales Alan Hatton-led shipowner now fully concentrating on chemical tankers after Epic Gas deal

	web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
FreightWaves oil report: tough times out in the oil patch A weekly look at what occurred in the oil markets of the U.S. and the world this past week and what's ahead. The Dallas Federal... Down Under Trucking: worker killed in port yard Australian logistics continues to be dangerous for workers: a man was tragically crushed to death last week. In corporate Australia, companies are winning contracts. Meanwhile,... DHL Express hikes U.S. rates 5.9% for 2020 Air and ground express firm DHL Express announced September 27 a 5.9% general rate increase on shipments moving to and from the U.S., effective January... Michael Welch dies; had co-founded forerunner firm to XPO Logistics (with video) Michael Welch dies. Had co-founded forerunner firm to what is now XPO Logistics Breaking News: Car2go to shutter operations in five cities as mobility landscape changes Ride-hailing and peer-to-peer models cut into traditional car-sharing market. National freight volumes now positive for nine straight weeks as 2018 comparisons ease Volumes up 4% year-over-year this week Hyundai, Cummins plan to make fuel cells for North American commercial trucks Cummins and Hyundai Motor Group will work on fuel cell electric systems for heavy-duty truck makers in North America as well as stationery fuel cells... Italian government begs Delta to upsize Alitalia offer The Italian government is begging U.S. major Delta Air Lines to up the proposed acquisition of a 10% stake in Alitalia for $100 million to... CargoLogic Germany lands AOC Leipzig-Halle-based cargo carrier is allowed to operate FMCSA may face trouble in assessing carrier safety scores Risks related to CSA program outlined in DOT oversight report. Cool Chain Association calls for data sharing Cool Chain partners are changing their mindsets Freight Futures daily curve: 9/27 A big drop in the East region drives the National freight futures index lower on Thursday. Jefferies warns of consequencies from WTO Airbus ruling Investment bank Jefferies warns of unexpected consequencies to WTO Airbus subsidiary decision Freight brokers see more hot loads as carriers manage yield Truckload carriers are falling off of out-of-network freight; it ends up with brokers. Antonov Airlines makes push for satellite business Antonov Airlines is seeking to build on its already robust business of moving satellites Delta takes aim at American in Latin America with LATAM deal Delta is making a big play for Latin America, a region that is close to its base and where it sees the most growth potential... Dray carrier opts for natural gas to meet California standards As California tightens trucking emissions, natural gas seen as most viable in market currently. Commentary: Is the shipping industry ready for the new fuel mandate? Ben Thrower writes about the coming IMO 2020 regulations and its impact on the shipping industry. Collaborating on lanes can benefit shippers and carriers Ashley Furniture, Kellogg, Republic Plastics and Transport America are reducing empty miles and gaining support for sharing trailer space. Wrestling with demurrage fees from government cargo inspections The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission does not expect easy answers to the question of how to fairly assess demurrage and detention when Customs and Border... US sanctions target Russian jet fuel carrier The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control identified Moscow-based Maritime Assistance LLC as the head of a "sanctions evasion scheme" to deliver jet fuel... New truck orders running below replacement demand should boost carrier profits in 2020 The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for new Class 8 truck orders in 2019 is trending at approximately 150,000. Note that this number includes orders for... Number of women behind the wheel soars year-over-year Women now make up over 10 percent of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, an increase of almost 30 percent. Today's Pickup: Accelerator program pushes Geotab into city building Plus: AV companies mess with Texas; California black market cannabis boom.

	web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Oil falls further on possible Saudi-Yemen peace pact Crude oil futures settled lower Friday after reports that Saudi Arabia announced it agreed to a partial ceasefire with Yemen. EnQuest sees Kraken crude used as 0.5% sulfur bunker component Fujairah heavy distillate stocks fall 11% on steady cargo outflow to the East"[Demand is] not too bad ... there was an immediate reaction to the Saudi incident [initially] but seems roughly normal again now," a bunker supplier said. Charterers releasing sanctions-hit China Cosco Dalian tankers: sources "It is a bull factor for the LR1s," said a chartering source. Petrobras confirms discontinuation of IFO 380 bunkers in Brazil from Oct Brazilian oil major Petrobras confirmed Thursday it will no longer offer IFO 380 bunkers at any Brazilian ports, effective October 1, as it works toward lowering its marine fuel sulfur cap. SHIPPING: Scrubber fitting fails to raise rates as owners offer discounts Plenty of VLCCs retrofitted with scrubbers are being offered at a discount.

›››File


FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait

Naples

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona

Noise

The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

SHIPPING

Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.

Copenhagen

The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

COMPANIES

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

- 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