testata inforMARE
Cerca
31 July 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
01:32 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
April 30, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 29, 2021
  • Baltic index on upward trajectory
  • Capt. B. K. Tyagi to hold additional charge as Director (Technical & Offshore Services), SCI
  • CMA CGM+ launches SHIPFIN B/L financing
  • DGS resumes e-pass facility for controlled crew changes
  • Long-term contracted container ocean freight rates continue surge
  • MSC launches new digital solution for processing Bill of Lading online
  • New partnership to bring all-in-one ocean freight procurement e-solution to shippers
  • Organic food products exports surge
  • APSEZ waives handling charges for oxygen-related equipment, Covid-related cargo for three months
  • JNPT Trade Notice
  • MoPT to implement increase in Scale of Rates for vessel related charges from May 1
  • India Inc. working to augment oxygen supply, remove logistics & supply chain bottlenecks
  • Cabinet approves agreement between India & the Govt of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland on Customs cooperation & mutual administrative assistance in Customs matters
  • Minister reviews preparedness of Major Port hospitals for Covid care management
  • Suez Canal Authority says eager to reach settlement over compensation for blockage

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The takeover carousel
  • Frankfurt now part of the New Silk Road
  • Turkish Cargo landing in Munich and Vancouver
  • RZD and KTZ create a roadmap
  • Tapping into the potential of Prague
  • Rotterdam back on track
  • First chairwoman for Cargolux
  • Poor start for SF Express in 2021
  • Record turnover despite sharp drop in orders
  • P&O reclaiming the Channel
  • Latam Cargo continues solidarity efforts
  • Bengel promoted at VTG
  • Retailer Vox exports from Segro Logistics park
  • More than 1,000 express trains dispatched
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • LNG for Croatia on the move
  • 'Jump'In' Geodis
  • Treats that contravene regulations
  • Takeover fortifies Rhenus Switzerland's results

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 29, 2021
  • Shipper-carrier relations hit 'an all-time low' - 'it's all about money'
  • Ambitious T MEC plan envisages 7,000km Mexico-Canada logistics corridor
  • Anger over collapse of negotiations for increased minimum wage for seafarers
  • More flights arriving deliver opportunities for Central Asian air cargo sector
  • Vessel delays and container logjams increase at port of Chittagong
  • Engagement and investment are key to decarbonising road freight
  • Step up to help the big ship and the little digger help India
  • Maryclaire Hammond will lead HR team at XPO spin-off GXO Logistics
  • Against the odds: The green door - don't get mad, get even
  • On the wires: DSV Panalpina + Agility GIL - next 'catalyst' (already!), please

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 29, 2021
  • Shearwater Geo swoops on Polarcus six
    Six of the seven seismic acquisition ships previously operated by Polarcus have been acquired by Bergen, Norway, headquartered Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS. Polarcus went into liquidation after its lenders took possession of
  • Schottel gives TSHD maximum maneuverability
    A 1,500-cubic-meter trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) under construction by Netherlands-based Kooiman Marine Group will have optimum maneuverability, even in narrow rivers, thanks to a relatively short length of about 75.9 meters
  • MacGregor introduces next gen deck machinery
    With experience dating back to 1875 and benefiting from proven Pusnes, Hatlapa and TTS technologies, MacGregor has introduces the next generation of its deck machinery. MacGregor says the new range provides significant
  • Cruises from U.S. ports could restart in mid-July
    Cruise lines have been sent a letter by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that indicates that cruises from U.S. ports could resume in mid-July, reports USA Today, which has obtained
  • U.S. Navy vessel fires warning shots at IRGCN fast attack craft
    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) continues to engage in potentially dangerous close approaches to U.S. vessels. Within weeks of the April 2 incident in which IRGCN vessels harassed two U.S.
  • VIDEO: Höegh Autoliners to have ammonia-ready car carrier by 2023
    Oslo, Norway, headquartered Höegh Autoliners plans to build a series of ammonia-ready car carriers called the Aurora Class that will not only be the most environmentally friendly ever built, but the largest,

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 29, 2021
  • London calling: IPO heralds move to kick-start UK return of listed shipping
    'Doing this successfully will lay the foundations for the London Stock Exchange and London investors to attract high-quality shipping companies...
  • India's worsening health crisis triggers fresh crew-change challenge
    About 30% of an estimated 80,000 Indian seafarers are stuck at home without an income as owners and managers work...
  • Volvo sees potential supply chain shifts from decarbonisation
    Volvo has committed to becoming climate neutral by 2040 and is examining the sustainability of its supply chains, which its...
  • Mozambique and Russia-Ukraine tensions prompt security concerns
    Security analysts are wary of tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and of continued risks in the Middle East - but mainly...
  • Global Chartering concludes acquisition of Essar mini-capes
    Six 106,500 dwt bulkers will be taken under the joint venture between DryLog and ArcelorMittal, with charters to continue serving...
  • Three more Ever Given crew to be relieved
    Suez Canal Authority says that only the ship and its cargo are under arrest. Crew may be replaced, but a...
  • Grimaldi to launch direct Ireland-Europe service
    Irish shipments to Europe were previously dependent on connections through the UK. Now shortsea operators are stepping in to fill...
  • Australia's maritime regulator bans sub-standard bulker
    The Panama-flagged vessel had been detained in early March because important regular surveys had not been carried out, and for...
  • MSC launches electronic bill of lading
    The pandemic has helped move the industry ahead with efforts to digitalise many of its processes. MSC will now offer...
  • Nils Aden returns to Harren & Partner
    The seasoned industry insider was formerly chief executive of shipmanager ER Schiffahrt. He is now taking the role of managing...
  • Taylor Maritime announces $250m London IPO
    Existing fleet will form seed assets for listed vehicle
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Lloyd's mulls axing support for LOF salvage contract | Owners and unions hope to ease tensions after...
  • Cosco port arm sells domestic assets on global expansion plan
    China's port giant has sold equity interests in several domestic box terminals in the past year before signing off on...
  • Marine LNG lowers ship emissions net of methane slip
    While hitting back at critics of marine LNG, Total also highlights significant growth in LNG bunkering fleet, which looks set...
  • India's annual rains add pain to Australian coal trade
    Monsoons and a large stock build-up are forecast to induce an above-seasonal slowdown in Indian coal trade flows in the...
  • Scrubbers said to account for 10bn tonnes of 'polluting' washwater annually
    A report by the International Council on Clean Transportation projects bulkers, tankers, containerships and cruise ships will account for the...
  • Petronas agrees three-vessel charter deal for LNG Canada
    Its operating fleet will grow to 27 LNG carriers when the three vessels come into operation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 29, 2021
  • CN subsidiary takes STB to court on short-line access
  • Cosco turns in $2.39 billion net profit in strong Q1
  • Stronger US freight infrastructure needed to compete with China
  • Back-to-work legislation to end Montreal strike advances
  • European port hubs see Q1 boost, but Suez challenges linger
  • Drewry shifts to new procurement software partner

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 29, 2021
  • SFL raises $150m from sustainability-linked bond sales
  • Pyxis grows its fleet with $20m secondhand MR tanker
  • Kirby posts loss but promises profitability is near
  • West African exports boost VLCC rates as Indian demand holds
  • Canopius aims at war risk growth with hire of Miller veteran Whitear
  • Baltic Dry Index breaks 3,000 points for first time in more than a decade
  • Three crew members to switch out from Ever Given amid detention
  • Steckmest flips bankrupt Polarcus fleet to Shearwater for $128m
  • Canopius aims at war risk growth with hire of Miller veteran Whitear
  • Baltic Dry Index breaks 3,000 points for first time in more than a decade
  • Three crew members to switch out from Ever Given amid detention
  • Steckmest flips bankrupt Polarcus fleet to Shearwater for $128m
  • Capital Product Partners reaps benefits of larger boxship fleet
  • Acta Marine seeks new co-owner for order of next-generation SOVs
  • Cadeler adds $97m in placement supporting WTIV newbuildings
  • Navios Maritime Partners gets profit boost from merger with containership affiliate
  • Petronas confirms LNG newbuilding trio for LNG Canada shipments
  • Trafigura completes biggest ever sustainability-linked US placement

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2021
  • West Coast port crisis caught in infrastructure debate
    Container rates doubling from a year ago is a lesson for port investment, according to Port of Long Beach's Mario Cordero.
  • Port of Montreal strike end nears after lawmakers OK back-to-work legislation
    Canadian lawmakers approve legislation to force an end to a strike by Port of Montreal longshoremen.
  • Importers lost their pricing power. How should they adapt?
    Now that shipping lines hold the pricing cards, importers must reset strategies, says Sea-Intelligence's Jochen Gutschmidt.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 29, 2021
  • S KOREA DATA: March gasoil production jumps to 3-month high
    South Korea's March gasoil output rose 7.43% on the month to touch a three-month high of 27.35 million barrels, the latest Korea National Oil Corp. data showed. Market participants said the gains have come on the back of a hike in refinery run rates.
  • Sentiment for Brazil's Tupi crude firms amid pockets of Chinese demand
    China's buying sentiment for Brazil's Tupi crude has seen some recovery, market participants in the Asia Pacific sweet crude market said April 29, as pockets of trading activity has emerged ahead of the conclusion of maintenance season in June.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 4.2% on week as fundamentals remain soft
    Diesel and gasoil inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub rose 4.2% to 2.173 million mt over the week ended April 29, according to Insights Global data.
  • Zhoushan ex-wharf bunker trades peter out on lower delivered prices
    The trade in ex-wharf Zhoushan marine fuel 0.5%S has become thin as delivered prices moved below ex-wharf offer prices as a result of fierce competition in the delivered bunker market, industry sources said April 29.
  • PBF Energy plans higher Q2 runs on rising demand, lower stocks
    PBF Energy expects higher second quarter refinery utilization than in the previous two quarters as market conditions improve, with stronger demand and refined product inventory levels at or near five-year average levels.
  • UAE's Fujairah bans crew change for vessels from India in past 14 days
    The Port of Fujairah has banned crew changes locally if a vessel has come from Indian ports within the past 14 days, as the coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed India.
  • Ship recycling rates reach multi-year highs as scrap prices soar, supply dries up
    Aggressive buying appetite from ship scrapping yards have propelled scrapping prices to multi-year highs amid record steel prices and limited interest for scrapping in bulker and container vessel markets.
  • IMO should restrict scrubbers to limit water pollution: clean transport group
    The International Maritime Organization should require shipowners to use IMO 2020-compliant fuel instead of scrubbers because of resulting washwater pollution, the International Council on Clean Transportation said April 29.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude hit six-week highs as market eyes US, Europe demand recovery
    Improved global demand outlooks and a late session slide in the US dollar pushed crude oil futures to settled at their highest since mid-March April 29.
  • Market observers in Mexico concerned about blackouts as summer approaches
    Market observers in Mexico are concerned about the possibility of power outages in Mexico during the summer if the country fails to secure enough fuel to meet demand ahead of the heat of summer.
  • New York bunker prices highest in more than a month
    Bunker fuel prices in New York Harbor April 29 reached their highest levels in more than a month, driven by strong demand and the relaxing of pandemic restrictions.
  • Hong Kong ex-wharf bunker suppliers offer May loading at $14-$16/mt discount to Singapore gasoil
    **May-loading offers similar to April **Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S stable in April
  • Continental Refining to repurpose idled Kentucky refinery to a biofuel facility
    CRC has completed its evaluation of the project feasibility and is currently progressing with detailed design, equipment procurement, permitting, the company said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on signs of further strength in demand
    US downstream demand and expectations of improving gasoline requirements are lending support to prices.
  • Shell bounces back to black in Q1 but cautions uncertain pace of recovery
    Looking ahead, Shell said it sees its upstream production at between 2.15 million - 2.35 million boe/d in the second quarter.
  • IMO's GMN project extended to help developing countries curb GHG emissions
    MMTCs have undertaken a range of pilot projects, completed port energy audits and established branch offices.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
- 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