testata inforMARE
Cerca
26 October 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
01:15 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
January 14, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
  • ITJ Video News - 14 January 2021
  • Nebel for northern Asia
  • Jinhua-Dourges express train launched
  • Big Three for GLP
  • Swiss Logistics Academy under new management
  • Ore railway in Sweden gears up
  • Gulf of Guinea remains pirate hot spot
  • Four freight Dreamliners in Stuttgart today
  • Eberle joins Hellmann's executive board
  • Brexit curbs road haulage capacity
  • Doubling warehouse capacities in South Africa
  • South Carolina Ports blossom
  • Very long flight with thin belly
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • VPI drives ahead with DAC
  • HGK buys up NVG
  • The final four B747 go to Atlas
  • XPO announces senior leadership for spin-off
  • Amazon's five new sites

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Silk Road rail and haulage rates rising, driven by Covid and border delays
  • More misery for European exporters as carriers tighten Asia bookings
  • The (micro)chips are down, putting the brakes on global car production
  • Ceva Logistics expands China-Europe railfreight services
  • 'Dynamic peak season' provides a record profit for Deutsche Post-DHL
  • Two new MDs appointed to lead merged Delta Cargo team
  • Training specialist Geert Aerts is new director cargo and logistics at Brussels Airport
  • Vanita Dass-Puri takes on new role as Europa Worldwide's head of recruitment
  • On the wires: Kuehne + Nagel & DP DHL - bulls still charging at full force

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • New York awards Equinor largest-ever U.S. offshore wind contract
    In his State of the State address today, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out his plans for what he said will be the "largest offshore wind program in the nation." Additionally,
  • Great Lakes bulker successfully retrofitted for automatic dock-to-dock operation
    MV American Courage, a 634 foot, 10 inch long Great Lakes self-unloading bulker, is the largest ship ever to perform automatic dock-to-dock operation. This follows a decision by its owner -American Steamship
  • Port Everglades welcomes first cargo ship to transit Marine Highway M-10
    The U.S.-flagged containerized cargo ship National Glory today became the first ship to transit on the newly MARAD-designated Marine Highway M-10 from Houston to Port Everglades to Puerto Rico. Owned by National
  • ABB says Oceanco contract paves way for sustainable superyachts
    ABB says that an agreement with Dutch luxury yacht builder Oceanco paves the way for broader cooperation on sustainable electric propulsion in a market expected to exceed $10 billion by 2025. Under
  • USMMA Superintendent promoted to Vice Admiral
    In what looks to have been one of her last official acts before stepping down from the Trump Administration, then Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao promoted U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
  • First U.S. LNG bunkering ATB ready for operations
    Q-LNG Transport and Shell Trading (US) Company report that the first offshore liquified natural gas bunkering articulated tug and barge in the United States, the Q-LNG 4000 is now ready for operations.
  • DNV GL rebrands as DNV
    From March 1, DNV GL will change its name to DNV. The DNV GL name has been in place since the 2013 merger between classification societies DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and GL

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Higher Chinese corn imports boost panamax bulkers
    Beijing is importing huge quantities of corn to meet its animal feed demand as stockpiles in the country dwindled. US corn...
  • New ATB unit adds to growing network of LNG bunkering facilities in the southeast US
    The new ships will help in the development of an LNG bunkering network in the southeastern US, in particular around...
  • US and UK step up bans on goods produced in China's Xinjiang region
    Effective January 13 at all US ports of entry, Customs and Border Protection will detain cotton products and tomato products...
  • Weekly briefing: Container rates surge continues; tanker demand contracts
    There is no sign yet that the traditional container market slowdown ahead of the Chinese New Year will appear, as...
  • Global Ship Lease launches dividend for common shareholders
    The board of the NYSE-listed containership owner intends to pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share as...
  • NYK joins floating gas storage and power generation project in Papua New Guinea
    As well as generating electricity, the FSRP will be able to load and store 140,000 cu m of liquefied natural...
  • Over 130 seafarers kidnapped last year, report finds
    The International Maritime Bureau recorded more kidnappings in 2020 than any previous year, all but five from the Gulf of...
  • Mutant virus makes resolving crew change crisis more difficult
    As some regions tackle a new strain of coronavirus, major investors have raised concerns that the crewing issue caused as...
  • Seanergy hails financial restructuring
    Deal with main creditor Jelco Holdings completes a $179m financial restructuring
  • NFE acquires Hygo Energy Transition and Golar LNG Partners in $5bn deal
    New Fortress Energy plans to take over Hygo just months after the Golar LNG-Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners joint venture launched an...
  • American Club says 'great moderation' on P&I claims levels is over
    '2020 to date is even more expensive from a cumulative pooling point of view than 2018 and 2019 at this...
  • Stronger enforcement needed to reduce risk of cargo fires
    Up to 15% of containerised cargo is made up of dangerous goods. But a third of that is being misdeclared...
  • Port of Felixstowe to join UK 5G technology trial
    THE Port of Felixstowe will host a 5G trial to help find new uses for the technology. It is hoped...
  • Short film turns spotlight on shipping's 'heroes'
    In response to the crewing crisis, BIMCO has produced a short two-minute film showcasing the vital role shipping plays globally...
  • Box and bunker trade stable in Singapore despite pandemic
    Singapore has stood out as being one of the few trading hubs in Asia that is facilitating crew change operations...
  • Tanker oil spills at record low
    ITOPF reports that in 2020 there were just three incidents of oil spills from tankers where more than seven tonnes...
  • DNV GL rebrands after strategy review
    DNV believes the coming decade will be transformational for the shipping industry, especially in its focus on sustainability goals. The...
  • P&I premiums in new cycle of hardening, says Skuld
    'Clubs are not a break-even game anymore. We are regulated insurance companies, like all the others, with strict requirements for...
  • Shippers starved of options as China feeders face shutdown
    Most mainline carriers have said they will stop accepting transhipment cargo into south China until after Chinese New Year as...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Tanker earnings downgraded for 2021 to half of cash breakeven levels | Marine insurance expert warns of very...
  • China's big freeze turns heat up on bulker market
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows around 34 dry bulkers above 10,000 dwt have been waiting outside Qinhuangdao port and anchorages...
  • MSC joins Hydrogen Council as steering member
    Among other big names linked to the Hydrogen Council are the Port of Rotterdam and industrial players such as SABIC...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Record parcel returns drive expansion of pickup/drop-off networks
  • Container market wrestles with 'very different' operational, contractual woes
  • Error-strewn customs papers force DB Schenker to stop UK bookings
  • Container ship waits at LA-LB exceed 2014-2015 labor crisis levels
  • South China barge service suspensions clog ports
  • North India shippers gain shorter transits with faster rail connector

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • 2021 will see end of floating storage with oil recovery, analyst says
    Energy companies are not expected to need large tanker tonnage to store oil at sea
  • Diana Shipping sweetens tender offer amid higher share price
    The New York-listed owner's stock price has jumped by 31% over a month's time
  • Tor Olav Troim fetches more for Hygo in sale than IPO would have raked in
    Hygo Energy Transition initial public offering was expected to raise as much as $2.1bn
  • Equinor strikes year-long VLCC charter deal with MOL
    Deal with Japanese shipowner marks second period charter for Norwegian oil company in a month.
  • First Steamship signs up to Baumarine by Maruklav pool
    Taiwanese owner follows U-Ming in joining expanding panamax venture
  • Shipowners warned over new cocaine smuggling route through Libya
    Two recent seizures indicate traffickers are switching attention away from usual West African gateway to Europe
  • New Fortress Energy buys Troim's Hygo and Golar LNG Partners in shock $5bn deal
    Norwegian investor Tor Olav Troim sells out LNG-to-power assets to friend Wes Eden's burgeoning company
  • Genco Shipping's private-equity exit nears on trade of 5m shares
    This time Strategic Value Partners is behind huge sell down, as share price holds up despite big investor defection
  • Shippers accuse liner operators of violating contracts as box rates surge
    Cargo organisations call for European Union to act on 'distortion' and 'unreasonable conditions' for bookings
  • Borealis charters Iino's DSME VLGC newbuilding
    Vessel to ship gas to propane dehydrogenation plant in Kallo, Belgium
  • Bimco 'hero film' aims to promote shipping to wider world on social media
    Film produced with television production company ITN aims to bring awareness of importance of sea transport and seafarers in crew change crisis to global public and business sectors
  • Shell's new US LNG bunker barge heads for first loading
    Energy major secures its first Stateside unit as Q-LNG 4000 heads out from shipyard for commissioning
  • Japanese capesize fetches 'crazy price' amid new-year bulker boom
    2021 goes off with a bang in the secondhand market for big bulkers, spurred by commodity demand and rising freight rates
  • Maersk Product Tankers sells wind-powered ship to Indonesian owner
    Buana Lintas Lautan is speculated to perceive the LR2 as a green shipping project
  • Latsco Shipping books VLCC newbuilding pair at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Greek owner exercises options for two 300,000-dwt crude carriers, bringing its orderbook at the South Korean shipbuilder to four
  • European recycling rules tied in knots with capacity cut off
    EU regulation that limits green and safe ship breaking facilities that are allowed to be used by European shipowners is damaging global recycling progress
  • Jovo buys steam-turbine LNG carrier from Mitsui OSK Lines
    Soon-to-list Chinese trader snaps up a 15-year-old ship for trading
  • Trash to treasure: Maersk intensifies plastics clean-up work
    Extended partnership with The Ocean Cleanup will see sensors placed on huge boxship fleet
  • Maersk Product Tankers sells wind-powered product tanker to Indonesian owner
    Buana Lintas Lautan is speculated to perceive the LR2 as a green shipping project
  • Stolt-Nielsen moves forward on Sea Farm IPO but tanker spin-off must wait
    Float of fish business being evaluated, while Stolt Tankers deal dependent on market recovery
  • DNV GL to go back to being known as DNV after name change
    Norwegian-based classification society drops link to former German partner in its corporate branding
  • Mediterranean Shipping joins Hydrogen Council to push clean fuel research
    Swiss liner giant wants cross-sector collaboration to develop new sources of green bunkers
  • Enjoy the LNG spot-market ride before long-term gas reality bites
    LNG may not be the green fuel of the future but right now the markets are enjoying an exciting start to 2021
  • Evacuated bulker in danger of sinking off Japan
    Chinese handysize suffered water ingress but all crew safe
  • Scorpio Tankers adds $32m liquidity in leasing deal for product trio
    US-listed owner continues to refinance its fleet in the Chinese market
  • Carnival to shed four ships as quick cruise recovery remains in doubt
    Cruise giant indicates more vessel sales are on the horizon as analysts are less confident of a fast rebound
  • Eastmed clinches deal to buy tanker newbuild trio from Evangelos Pistiolis
    After using much of 2020 to clear out old tanker tonnage, shipowner Thanassis Martinos makes splash for high-specification MRs
  • Maersk assembles new 50-strong team to transform its fleet
    Decarbonisation drive to be led by head of strategy Morten Bo Christiansen
  • US to label Houthis 'terrorists' in wake of Red Sea tanker attacks
    State department also identifies three of group's leaders as specially designated global terrorist entities
  • South Korea fails to secure immediate release of seized Hankuk Chemi
    Top level diplomats head back to their corners to consider next move to solve bilateral differences.
  • Mercuria taps Singapore fund manager for new source of finance
    Such tie-ups may help fill financing void left by banks scaling down their commodity exposure after series of scandals

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Inside California's colossal container-ship traffic jam
    There are more container ships stuck off California than at any time since 2004. What's behind the pileup? When can it be cleared?
  • Commentary: How will COVID-19 vaccine reach developing countries?
    Wealthy nations have bought most of the COVID vaccines available so far. They have a responsibility to share vaccines and recipes with the rest of...
  • Port Houston imports up 26% in December
    Thanks to a resurgence of imports that began in late summer, Port Houston moved 2,989,347 TEUs in 2020.
  • Air Canada suspends routes as COVID restrictions bite travel
    New COVID travel restrictions have dealt Canadian airlines and their workers another blow. The financial road ahead looks scary until vaccines start working.
  • Commentary: Electronic bills of lading necessary but not sufficient
    An electronic bill of lading must be in a format that ensures interoperability across multiple user interfaces.
  • TSA to reveal security plan for air cargo industry
    Amazon is the bogeyman for many people. Freight forwarders say if they have to screen cargo to get it on all-cargo planes then electronic retailers...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2021
  • Crude retreats amid stronger dollar, global supply concerns
    Total US refined product demand surges ahead of five-year average for first time since early March.
  • Barkindo says pandemic has drawn OPEC+ closer together, never mind the spats
    **Secretary general says coopertion will continue **Monthly meetings will maintain flexibility **US shale understands shared responsibility
  • Transneft expects 2021 oil shipments to fall 1% on year to 8.8 million b/d
    **Easing of OPEC+ output cuts to gradually boost shipments **2021 oil products deliveries to fall 4% to around 728,983 b/d
  • OPEC, shale output needs to rise to offset possible year-end supply squeeze: Vitol CEO
    **OPEC+ slows down output rises more than expected **2021 demand increase to hover around 6 mil-6.5 mil b/d **Oil prices rising due to potential supply squeeze
  • Engie, Total plan France's largest green hydrogen plant
    **Project involves 100 MW solar, 40 MW electrolyzer **5 mt/day green hydrogen from 2024, subject to FID **Masshylia applied for French, EU funding
  • Fuel oil strength supporting Chad's Doba crude
    Limited support for other heavy West African crudes.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Bunker sales up 5% to 49.83 mil mt in 2020, Dec down 3.9% on year
    **IMO-compliant fuel sales account for 68.4% of total **High sulfur bunker sales drop to 21.26% from 78.7% in 2019 **Singapore registers higher bunker sales despite drop in vessels
  • Port of Rotterdam launches livestock checkpoint to process UK animal imports
    The Port of Rotterdam has launched a checkpoint at its Stena Line terminal to oversee imports of livestock from the UK following the start of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the port said.
  • Nigeria compliant with OPEC+ cuts but will pump more condensate: NNPC
    **Nigeria implementing OPEC+ 'compensation cuts' **Will develop new condensate assets **Condensate to make up for reduced crude output
  • Hydrogen demand will more than triple in 30 years, Uniper Hydrogen CEO says
    **Green, blue hydrogen still uneconomical **Large projects will be supported by exports **Saudi Arabia has hydrogen project for NEOM city
  • REFINERY NEWS: Iran to pre-commission refinery to produce bitumen - report
    Iran's Ultra-Heavy Crude Oil Refinery will be pre-commissioned Jan. 14 to produce bitumen and light oil cuts, students news agency ISNA reported.
  • UAE sees oil market balance by 2022 start, urges shale oil restraint: energy minister
    Coalition to wait and see for forecast after Q1.
  • COVID-19 vaccines to drive commodity recovery: Aramco Trading CEO
    **Timeline for vaccine distribution crucial **Aramco Trading handles volumes of nearly 5 million b/d **Jizan Refinery startup expected this quarter
  • Singapore LSFO-HSFO spread hits 10-month high following surge in LNG prices
    Most North Asian utilities are going to step up buying low sulfur fuel oil in response to the surge in LNG prices, a trader said.
  • HONG KONG DATA: Nov fuel oil imports drop 13.4% to 3.23 mil barrels from Oct
    Bunkering in South Lamma in Hong Kong, where bunker-only-calls ships used to take bunker fuel, is gone, market sources said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on large US stock draw, weakening dollar
    "Crude oil prices gained as a weaker USD saw investor appetite improve," ANZ analysts said.
  • South Africa's reliance on fuel imports to persist amid refinery snags
    Almost half the country's total refining of 510,000 b/d is offline due to recent refinery hitches.

›››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