testata inforMARE
Cerca
26 October 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
02:51 GMT+1
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
January 31, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • US Coast Guard sharpens teeth to enforce new IMO 2020 rules
  • US President Trump signs USMCA into law, sealing a political win
  • Decarbonisation of shipping industry comes with US$1 trillion price tag
  • Ships calling at EU ports will need inventory of hazmat certification
  • Big banks, big shipping join big climate lobby in decarbonisation drive
  • Cambodia looks to cut logistics costs to keep trade privileges with EU
  • Port of Zeebrugge 2019 box volume increases 4.8pc to 1.7 million TEU
  • East coast ports see growth slow to 3-year low in US-China trade war
  • Two experts debate relative merits of Phase One US-China Trade Deal
  • Panama ports handle 7.3m TEU in 2019 - special dock to be tendered
  • Dubai non-oil foreign trade surges 22pc in first nine months of 2019
  • US, EU decide what's on and what's off the table in coming trade talks
  • Wuhan flu outbreak sparks temporary suspension of air freight routes
  • ANA reduces freighter operations by 51 flights in face of weak market
  • Cargologic Germany takes off as Leipzig Halle sees cargo growth
  • Schiphol's 2019 cargo traffic suffering from freighter slot constraints
  • Dnata, Toll to develop freight at Western Sydney International Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • ICS issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus
  • DGTR initiates investigation into dumping of chemical used in dyes & pharma from China
  • DP World Cochin flags off new rail service to Bengaluru
  • Essar Ports registers over 20 pc cargo handling growth in Q3
  • Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis
  • JNPT hosts delegation from Kobe city, Japan
  • Non-major ports handle more traffic y-o-y in 9 months of fiscal
  • Nitin Gadkari calls for insuring road projects
  • Economic outlook survey sees GDP growth at 5 pc in 2019-20 & 5.5 pc in 2020-21

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Greens from the Ganga
  • New rail service to transport cars in UK
  • UPS expands its facilities in Pennsylvania
  • STG Logistics chooses Paul Svindland as CEO
  • From Iceland to Cyprus
  • Modal shift reduces CO2 emissions by 99%
  • More means for short-sea shipping
  • TIR journeys now operational in Saudi Arabia
  • Frigo Breda sets up new waterfront cold store in Moerdijk
  • Greiwing celebrates 90th anniversary
  • Bye-bye, British airports
  • Montreal enhances its equipment
  • FUSO eCanter to improve the air in nine European cities
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Licence to deliver
  • Steve Bomgardner joins the Bahamas Maritime Authority
  • The (air) show must go on!
  • LNG bunkering operation in Rostock

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Bellyhold cargo stays on the ground as more airlines suspend China services
  • Air cargo market 2019: 'a cause of concern' for carriers, says WorldACD
  • CH Robinson chiefs put a brave face on 'well below-target' Q4 and FY 2019 results
  • Hamburg set to see more ULCV calls as Elbe 'passing box' is completed
  • US trucking and intermodal players still finding the business an uphill struggle
  • Joe O'Donnell appointed new head of policy at the Rail Freight Group
  • UPS hurls near-blizzard of new services at the market ahead of Q4 results
  • Coronavirus a real threat to the global drug supply
  • Supply chain radar: January - the time of year for a Gefco float story
  • Supply chain radar: K+N bulls give in, DSV holds up (barely) as coronavirus takes centre stage

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • IMO 2020: Debunkering deadline looms
    Although the IMO 2020 transition to low sulfur fuels has so far been smooth, U.K.-based law firm Hill Dickinson notes some issues are arising over the margin for error in testing the
  • Offshore wind: Port of Virginia and Ørsted in lease agreement
    Virginia Governor Ralph Northam this week announced an agreement for Ørsted to lease a portion of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal for offshore wind staging materials and equipment. The agreement was ratified January
  • Brazilian-built PLSV gets contract after being in lay-up since 2018
    DOF ASA reports that the Brazilian-built pipelay support vessel (PLSV) Skandi Vitoria, has been awarded a contract with TechnipFMC. The contract will commence in January with a validity of two years plus
  • Damen converts 2013-built PSV into a fish feed carrier
    Norwegian fish feed distribution specialist Eidsvaag has contracted Damen Shipyards to convert a platform supply vessel into a fish feed carrier. "One of the main things that made Damen stand out as
  • All American Marine awarded Phase I deal for MLB SLEP program
    Birdon America, Inc. has named All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., as the West Coast shipyard for Phase I of the U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension
  • Kirby to acquire Savage tank barge and towboat fleet
    Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reports that it has signed of a definitive agreement to acquire the inland tank barge and towboat fleet of Savage Inland Marine for approximately $278 million in

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • French lender signs up to the Poseidon Principles
    French investment bank joins lenders in aligning financing policies to shipping with international environmental targets
  • Banks urge shipowners to comply with 'what society wants'
    The Poseidon Principles are only a first step. Bank lenders are warning ship operators that in relation to the climate...
  • Concordia buoyant on product tanker market prospects
    Tough couple of years is followed by long-awaited recovery in 2020 that could carry over into next year
  • UK takes control of shipping protection in Gulf
    Royal Navy formally takes command at a ceremony in Bahrain, where the US Fifth Fleet is based, and will remain...
  • Stolt-Nielsen sees 'gradual upturn' in chemical tankers
    Stolt-Nielsen's net profit grew to $5.53m in the fourth quarter of 2019, but annual profits fell.
  • Singapore reports coronavirus case in seafarer
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has been conducting temperature screening at all sea checkpoints since last week
  • Yangtze river port calls fall following coronavirus outbreak
    Additional blank sailings announced as WHO considers whether to declare emergency status over virus outbreak
  • Wärtsilä expects improved scrubber activity but warns of installation delays
    The Finnish firm experienced a difficult year in 2019 because vessel contracting was lower than expected and overrun costs took...
  • Vale confirms expiry of COAs linked to converted VLOCs
    The new COAs linked to the newer ships are part of Vale's strategy to lower both freight costs and emissions
  • Euronav signals tanker market recovery keeping momentum into new year
    The imposition of US sanctions against China's Cosco effectively removed a huge chunk of the market in September 2019 and...
  • Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: Celebrating success in shipping
    For 23 years, Lloyd's List has sought to promote innovation, excellence and leadership in shipping across the globe through its...
  • Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: The winners
    The Lloyd's List Global Awards are the culmination of the Lloyd's List Excellence in Shipping Awards 2019
  • Costamare in talks for more scrubber-linked charters
    US-listed containership owner says interest in scrubbers among carriers remains high, while retrofit delays at yards are manageable
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Converted VLOCs exit fleet as Brazil said to step up checks | Dry bulk market faces uncertainty...
  • Physical market weakness pulls back LNG shipping
    LNG shipping rates have constantly declined and were last assessed at almost half winter peak levels
  • Maritime union criticises Australian response to coronavirus
    At present, merchant vessels are only required to self-declare any quarantine or biosecurity threats before arrival into Australia
  • Crew evacuated after tanker fire in Gulf
    An investigation into the cause of the fire is in progress

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Post-Lunar New Year's container lull to last into March
  • UPS sees big opportunity in small business
  • North Carolina's Wilmington to be 14,000-TEU ship ready in March
  • Intermarine brand resurrected in Zeamarine restructuring
  • CEO Vachon to retire from Port Montreal after 30 years
  • Shippers, LTL carriers closer to digital bills of lading
  • Hamburg widens Elbe 'passing box' to boost mega-ship access
  • Rate levels show limited low-sulfur cost recovery: analysts
  • Portchain lands Tanjung Pelepas as first major port customer

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • 'He'd buy you a shirt in every colour'
  • Euronav's de Stoop sees 'positive sides' to coronavirus scare
  • Evermore Global shows Genco position
  • Kirby to buy Savage Inland Marine's 90 inland barges
  • Bimco bans staff travel to Asia due to coronavirus
  • De Stoop: Secondhand VLCC price spike very difficult to justify
  • BPI France signs up to the Poseidon Principles
  • Concordia Maritime refinances fleet as boom begins to kick in
  • Stolt-Nielsen Gas banks $11m profit in Avance Gas exit
  • Coronavirus scares hit Costa Cruises vessel and CMA CGM boxship
  • Another one bites the dust at Noble as owning exit continues
  • Stolt-Nielsen seals higher contract renewals for first time since 2016
  • Wartsila: Scrubber demand softening but more orders likely this year
  • Wilmar International strikes $136m deal for product tankers at Dae Sun
  • Decade-high rates send Euronav profit soaring
  • Dozing party boat master fined after police patrol boat prang
  • Royal Caribbean cancels three China sailings due to coronavirus

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Kirby's inland-barge consolidation push continues
    Kirby, already America's largest river-barge transporter of petroleum, gets bigger still.
  • Does UPS have too much Amazon business?
    Too much Amazon traffic may spoil the Brown broth
  • USA Truck's losses accelerate as 'organizational changes' continue
    USA Truck reports another worse-than-expected loss as it revamps the company.
  • CBP rakes in record $72 billion in duties for fiscal year 2019
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the 73% collected-duty increase over last year was mostly the result of ongoing punitive import duties on steel, aluminum...
  • ArcBest makes its numbers but the quarter overall is weak
    Most key metrics were lower for the LTL carrier/brokerage company.
  • TRATON makes unsolicited $2.9 billion bid to buy rest of Navistar
    TRATON makes long-expected move to take over Navistar despite claiming disinterest. Navistar says it will take a look at the offer.
  • Meritor wins heavy-duty truck electrification business from PACCAR
    As more of its drivetrain business moves to electrification, Meritor focuses on integrating recent acquisitions TransPower and AxleTech.
  • Amazon crushes away fourth-quarter earnings estimates; stock soars after hours
    Amazon blows past analysts' EPS estimates for q4
  • Daseke sees smaller loss in fourth quarter, restructuring 'on schedule'
    Daseke updates guidance, lowering the expected fourth-quarter loss. The company's restructuring remains on track.
  • WHO declares coronavirus a public health emergency, but doesn't urge travel ban
    The World Health Organization's leadership went out of its way to praise China for its handling of the deadly outbreak.
  • Excess capacity and bad earnings sink the DHL Supply Chain PPI this week
    This week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 30 (Shippers) Last week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing...
  • How coronavirus crisis affects tanker shipping and stocks
    Tanker giant Euronav warns of fallout from coronavirus crisis.
  • AscendTMS enables users to make parking reservations within TMS
    AscendTMS is the first TMS to allow users to reserve parking for drivers inside the system, thanks to a collaboration with TruckPark.
  • AB5 may be especially tough on older Hispanic drivers, fleet owner says
    California owner-operators argue their livelihoods are at stake under new labor law.
  • Echo Global rolls out Preferred Lanes, Suggested Loads on EchoDrive platform
    Echo Global adds features that suggest loads along favored lanes for carriers using its EchoDrive platform.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/30
    Trucking Freight Futures end Wednesday little changed as lanes in the West continue to diverge.
  • Commentary: Drug smuggling increases on the high seas
    Ben Thrower writes about the increased use of cargo ships to smuggle drugs.
  • Canadian Pacific sees volume opportunities
    A short line acquisition in Atlantic Canada and enhanced crude oil production in western Canada could boost rail volumes in the coming years, executive said.
  • Boeing 777X will have more belly capacity than current 777s
    Boeing is planning to begin 777X deliveries next year, but it is unclear when airlines will begin flying the new widebody.
  • Mack Trucks adds first medium-duty in two decades
    Mack is back in medium-duty trucks with its first offering in two decades coming this summer from a new plant near Roanoke, Virginia.
  • Mobility technology company Aptiv registers slow Q4 growth amid GM labor strike
    Aptiv's Q4 2019 U.S. revenue stood at $3.6 billion, a decrease of 1% year-over-year.
  • Boeing, key supplier agree on slow restart to 737 MAX production
    Boeing's 737 MAX production won't come rushing back as soon as regulators lift the aircraft's flight ban. Slow and steady is the plan.
  • Volatile weather keeping Northwest freight region on its toes (with forecast video)
    Reefer rejections remain high, but oscillate as weather changes.
  • Volvo reports drop in truck orders, net sales in fourth quarter
    Volvo Group reported a significant jump in its fourth-quarter income, but truck orders and net sales declined compared with 2018 numbers.
  • Roadrunner's LTL division slashes delivery times in multiple lanes
    Upgrading docking, a new Northeast hub to come and the "weekend advantage" all played a role in the improvements
  • Landstar still waiting on inflection in demand and capacity (with video)
    Market softness, excess capacity, weak demand and soaring insurance costs and claims were the near-term challenges highlighted on Landstar's conference call.
  • Commentary: Who pays for IMO 2020?
    Darren Prokop writes about the implementation of IMO 2020 and how its costs will be absorbed and/or passed along...
  • WTT?!? weekday wrap: Air Cargo 2020 loaded for takeoff [with videos]
    In case you weren't able to catch our live broadcasts from Music City at the Air Cargo Conference at the top of this week, don't...
  • US rail traffic slumps again
    The drop comes as the Class I railroads look to the second half of 2020 for volume growth.
  • Today's Pickup: UPS partners with self-driving startup Waymo to deliver parcels
    UPS partners with Waymo for delivery; Coronavirus could decline Chinese production; research breakout in fuel cell technology
  • FreightWaves TV Fireside Chat with Susy Schoneberg at Air Cargo 2020 [with video]
    At the Air Cargo 2020 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, we had the opportunity to catch up with Susy Schoneberg, head of Flexport.org, for one of...
  • Parade helps Jones Logistics move to digital brokerage operation
    Open-deck logistics provider Jones Logistics turned to AI-powered solution from Parade to build a digital brokerage for load management
  • US Class I railroads eye intermodal lane opportunities
    Union Pacific opens lanes, while Norfolk Southern talks lane opportunities to take market share from trucks.
  • UPS posts solid fourth-quarter operating results; net income hit by pension, legal, operating charges
    UPS posts largely expected Q4 results as operating gains and nontax and after-tax charges cancel each other on the bottom line.
  • Maritime History Notes: Dry cargo on tankers
    Over the years, hundreds of tankers were employed in the grain trades.
  • Marathon CEO predicts 'stair-step' of diesel margins in response to IMO 2020
    Head of giant independent refiner not surprised by lack of movement this early in the regulation.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • WAF freight rates eastward down 40% in Jan amid post-IMO 2020 adjustments
    Freight rates from the West African region heading towards the Far East have dropped considerably in the large tanker market segment over the last three weeks, amid adjustments in the shipping industry after the launch of the new International Maritime Organization sulfur regulations at the start of the year.
  • Competitive prices buoy S Korean bunker market amid waning demand overseas
    Demand for bunker fuel in South Korea remained robust amid competitive prices, even as demand for the compliant low sulfur marine fuel dropped significantly across other Asian ports.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 6.3% on week amid soft ULSD, heating oil demand
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased by 6.3% on the week to 2.548 million mt as of Wednesday, Insights Global data released Thursday showed.
  • Genco completes scrubbers program for Capesize fleet to comply with IMO 2020
    The scrubbers were installed on the entire Capesize fleet by January 17, the company said.
  • Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S outpaces Fujairah; widest gap since July 2019
    Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019.
  • China set to slash crude throughput, imports as coronavirus dents consumption
    Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019.
  • Argentina extends diesel, gasoline price freeze until end of February
    Argentina's government said Thursday it has extended a freeze on diesel and gasoline prices until the end of February, as it tries to reel in one of the highest inflation rates in the world.
  • Low sulfur marine fuels getting less viscous in Asia on cheaper gasoil
    An increased use of relatively cheaper gasoil in blending is leading to a broader decline in viscosity levels for IMO-compliant low-sulfur marine fuels being traded in Asia, industry sources said this week.
  • Oil futures resume slide as virus spread prompts demand concerns
    Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid demand destruction concerns following the further global spread of coronavirus.

›››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