testata inforMARE
Cerca
26 October 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
00:59 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
May 24, 2024

free news
Exim India web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • PSA Mumbai announces commencement of highly awaited Southeast Asia Service
  • Sharp rise in ocean container spot rates impacting market
  • Availability of anchorages at Mumbai Port during monsoon period 2024
  • Mac-Nels celebrates 25 successful years
  • CMA CGM PSS from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Egypt to US East Coast & US Gulf
  • Transindia Real Estate reports FY24 earnings
  • Panama Canal returning to normal
  • GDP seen growing at 7.5 pc in Q1
  • VOC Port making its presence felt in coastal movement
  • India to operate terminal at Mongla port in B'desh
  • Nagapattinam-Jaffna ferry service delayed
  • India mulls SOPs for negotiating FTAs
  • Exporters' amnesty scheme netted INR 852 cr.
  • Steel output dips
  • India's oil needs seen up 4 pc in 2025, says OPEC
  • Deendayal Port achieves landmark with loading of first indigenous freight wagons
  • Avg. minimum transit time up 39% on Asia-MED

free news
International Transport Journal web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • In the market for the long haul
  • Rail delivers cars made in Mexico
  • A new acting president & CEO for Port Nola
  • And the winners are ...
  • CJC picks transactional director in Singapore
  • 40 t e-trucks for the middle mile
  • Tarros contracts representative in Switzerland
  • Trio acquires UK software provider
  • AA Cargo enhances online booking offerings
  • LOG4NRW gets off to a good start
  • Nine passengers and cargo simultaneously
  • A freight emissions calculator
  • Global ship losses fall to record low
  • Dead butterflies from Portugal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Albatros Express adds more departures
  • A promotion for David Evans
  • Customs handling on the UK border post-Brexit
  • Partners for hybrid ferry conversion

free news
The Loadstar web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Sea-air 'barely viable' as port congestion hits
  • Wan Hai warns of battle for boxes as peak season starts early
  • Canadian shippers await government decision as negotiations derail
  • Analysis: EV truck truths - charging ahead
  • ONE quits Indamex network to offer standalone India-US east coast service
  • A$100 WiseTech - AI: the next earnings booster
  • Mexico needs investment to cope with nearshoring boom
  • Boeing pitches Bangladesh with 'cheaper' freighter offer
  • BMW supply chain under threat after US investigates forced labour claims
  • New government urged to review Brexit strategy as UK border issues continue
  • APM Terminals appoints Christian Roeder to manage Poti terminal
  • Deutsche Bahn gathers Schenker bids

free news
Marine Log web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • First of 7 new Parramatta Class ferries now in service in Sydney
    The first of seven new 200-passenger Parramatta Class ferries is now in service in Sydney, New South Wales. The fleet of new Incat Crowther designed ferries, which will service the busy Parramatta
  • Damen develops a future-ready fuel flexible tug
    With regulatory pressures mounting, operators of all types of vessels, including tugs, are assessing all the alternative fuel technology options. Releasing details of a new fuel flexible tug design, Damen, one of
  • Whistleblowers could collect $500K in tanker pollution case
    Two whistleblower crewmembers could be awarded up to $500,000, if a plea deal filed in New Orleans federal court yesterday is approved by the court. Two related companies that operated the motor
  • Kelly Teichman elected new AWO chairman of the board
    The members of the American Waterways Operators elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association's Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Kelly Teichman, executive chairman, T&T Marine, was elected

free news
Container News web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Prologis and Maersk open largest heavy-duty EV charging depot in California
    In a significant advancement for California's clean transportation infrastructure, Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate and Performance Team - A Maersk Company, announced the launch of Southern California's largest heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging depot. Located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, this facility is powered by the nation's largest EV truck microgrid
  • Port of Yokohama handles nearly 240,000 TEUs in February
    In February, the Port of Yokohama handled 239,633 TEUs of containers, a 6.2% increase from the previous year, according to the city of Yokohama's Port and Harbor Bureau. According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association, Inc. (JIFFA), foreign-trade containers made up 215,392 TEUs, an 8% rise. Exports slightly decreased by 0.5% to 112,709 TEUs, while imports surged by 19.1% to 10
  • MSC reinstates Far East - Baltimore service
    After the tragic incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge on 26 March 2024, MSC announced the reinstatement of MSC's Far East - Baltimore service on the firm's Empire Service. Starting from the YM TRUST voyage number 422E, scheduled to call Yantian on 28 May 2024, with an ETA in Baltimore on 13 July 2024. The rotation will return to: Yantian, China - Xiamen, China - Ningbo, China - Shanghai, Chin
  • Peak in China's coal demand in sight as renewables jump 12%
    Between January and April 2024, China's electricity generation from renewables surged 12% y/y, significantly outpacing the 6% growth in generation from fossil fuels. "While steam coal shipments to China rose 29% y/y, they are starting to feel the pressure from stronger renewables. Between March and April, the shipments fell 7% y/y as electricity generation from fossil fuels only rose 1% y/y," sta
  • HMM's methanol-powered ships to ply world's first green shipping route
    South Korea is pursuing an ambitious project to launch the world's first green shipping route. And 9,000 TEU methanol-fueled container ships being built by the country's flagship carrier HMM is expected to play a leading role in establishing green shipping routes. Speaking at a recent seminar, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' secretary of maritime industry technology, Lee Chi-kyung, stated, "Wit
  • CMA CGM announces ESS from the Middle East Gulf to worldwide
    CMA CGM has announced an Emergency Space Surcharge (ESS/FRT59) effective from 5 June 2024, until further notice, applicable for shipments originating from the Middle East Gulf to North Europe (including Scandinavia, Baltic States, and Poland), the Mediterranean, and North Africa. This surcharge applies to Dry, OOG, and Paying empties cargo types, with a fee of US$250 per container. If you liked t
  • APM Terminals Poti appoints new managing director
    Christian Roeder will succeed Julián Fernández as the managing director of APM Terminals Poti, Georgia, effective 6 June 2024. He will also join the company's European Regional Leadership Team. Mr. Roeder began his career with the Maersk Group in 2000 as a MISE Trainee. From 2003 to 2011, he worked for Maersk in various countries. Notably, he served as managing director of Maersk Georgia from 200
  • MABUX global bunker indices show irregular changes
    In Week 21, the MABUX global bunker indices exhibited irregular changes with no clear trend. The 380 HSFO index saw a minor decrease of US$0.13 to US$544.13/MT. The VLSFO index declined by US$2.53 to US$654.27/MT. Conversely, the MGO index increased by US$3.63 to US$842.18/MT. "At the time of writing, a steady downward trend was observed in the global bunker market," stated a MABUX official. The

free news
Splash web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • MPP boarded off Somalia
    A multipurpose vessel has been boarded some 401 nautical miles (742km) southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and British maritime security firm Ambrey corroborated that an unknown number of unauthorised people used two small boats to board the Liberia-flagged vessel. "The vessel was observed sailing with a northeasterly heading at ...
  • Cyan Renewables teams with Ocean Infinity for Asia Pacific offshore wind projects
    Singapore-based offshore wind vessel player Cyan Renewables and offshore robotic ship operator Ocean Infinity have joined forces to provide services for offshore wind projects in the Asia Pacific region. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding formalising their commitment to work together on delivering geophysical and geotechnical surveys, as well as remotely operated vehicle ...
  • Cadeler inks vessel reservation deal worth up to $760m
    Denmark-based offshore wind installation vessel player Cadeler has won an installation vessel reservation agreement with an undisclosed client for upcoming wind farm installation projects. If all options are exercised during the four-year agreement, the company claimed that the agreement would represent the largest deal in Cadeler's history with a potential value of the projects to ...
  • Ships in near miss with missile attacks off Yemen
    Two unidentified merchant vessels have reported an attack off Yemen. Maritime security consultancy Ambrey said it received a report that a ship was suspiciously approached 68 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah and had undergone what it described as a "missile attack." Another unnamed ship reported an incident some 33 nautical miles ...
  • Cargo sailing ship capsizes off Bahamas, two crew missing
    One of the sail transport vessels of the early champion of sail-powered cargo shipping, Blue Schooner Company, has capsized and sank south of the Bahamas archipelago. The United States Coast Guard informed the company that the schooner De Gallant capsized at 3.30 am on Tuesday and sank half an hour later. So far, very sudden ...
  • Brussels and Washington seek ways to rely less on Chinese shipbuilding output
    In Brussels and Washington, debate is ongoing about how best to revive shipbuilding as fears grow about the dominant position China has in the sector. The People's Republic now commands more than 50% of the global merchant ship orderbook, while its naval shipbuilding output dwarfs any other nation. The Maritime Advantage Results in National Economic ...
  • Borr Drilling racks up more work for two rigs
    The Oslo and New York-listed offshore driller Borr Drilling has revealed several new deals in the company's latest fleet status report. The rig owner previously secured a two-month contract extension from BW Energy for the 2011-built premium rig Norve in Gabon, keeping the unit utilised through July 2024. The company now revealed that the jackup ...
  • Hunter Group reveals offshore wind play
    Norway's Hunter Group has set its sights on the burgeoning offshore wind sector. The Oslo-listed investment firm, which late last year returned to the tanker business, said Thursday it had secured a NOK100m ($9,4m) grant from Norwegian government enterprise Enova for the potential construction of two next-generation commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). The potential project ...
  • Rovco wins survey work on 1.5GW Outer Dowsing offshore wind farm
    Subsea technology and services firm Rovco has been selected for site characterisation work on the Outer Dowsing offshore wind project in the UK's Southern North Sea. The project is a joint venture between TotalEnergies, Corio Generation, and Gulf Energy Development. Outer Dowsing will have a planned installed capacity of 1.5GW and be one of the ...
  • Gabon and Eswatini registers added to ITF's flags of convenience list
    Two shipping registries that have been making plenty of Splash headlines this year have been added to the list of flags of convenience (FOC) tallied by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). Gabon and Eswatini - both flags strongly associated with so-called dark fleet transportation - have been added to the ITF's list. "It's a ...
  • Elemental Energies wins orphan wells decom deal in Gulf of Mexico
    Well specialist Elemental Energies has won a master services contract from late-life oil and gas operator Promethean Energy to support decommissioning of nine orphaned wells in the Gulf of Mexico. The first phase started in February with Elemental Energies providing well management services from its Houston office for well plugging and abandonment in the Matagorda ...
  • Russia's first Pacific LPG terminal to open next year with financing from China
    In its great energy pivot eastwards, Russia is set to open its first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal on the Pacific Ocean coast with joint investments from China by the end of 2025. Last week during Russian president Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) sealed a deal with Chinese petrochemical company Haiwei ...
  • Green corridors linking Ireland and UK under development
    NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group have announced plans to establish the first green shipping corridors between Ireland and the UK. The proposed project would see NatPower Marine, part of the UK's NatPower Group, develop the UK's first commercial electric ship charging network to support electric propulsion and cold ironing, as part of a global ...

news on subscription
Lloyd's List web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Did shipping learn its leverage lesson or is debt drop due to decarbonisation?
    Larger listed owners like Star Bulk are slashing their debt. If costly decarbonisation rules are enacted in the future, the...
  • Digital twins and 3D models of ships could improve energy efficiency
    The project brings together major Japanese maritime companies such as ClassNK and Imabari Shipbuilding to share data more easily
  • Braemar hails 'reassuringly solid' results
    Chief executive Gundy highlights growing market share and strong performance by US and Spanish acquisitions
  • Shipping 'heading in the right direction' on ESG, says Grimaldi
    First international ESG Shipping Awards underlines industry's progress on aspects such as diversity, equity and inclusion, say organisers
  • MPV boarded off Somalia in suspected hijacking
    The Liberia-flagged Basilisk was en route to Abu Dhabi from Rotterdam and came under attack just over 400 nautical miles off...
  • Aframax exports first crude cargo from Vancouver's newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline
    Marshall Islands-flagged Dubai Angel is carrying the first cargo from the recently expanded Trans Mountain pipeline in Vancouver, vessel-tracking data...
  • It's been a hull of a ride for Hellenic
    Hellenic Hull has a unique record as a Greek underwriter and has contributed to establishing Greek shipping's reputation as a...
  • Greece-owned merchant fleet adapts to changing tides
    Chinese business gains momentum while Russian trade loses lustre
  • Neptune's steep ascent
    Chief executive Harris Antoniou says ship leasing has already become a mainstream form of finance and can only continue growing
  • Focus on renewables puts peak coal in sight for China
    China is developing enough renewable energy to replace its coal-fired electricity stations. Imports of steam coal are forecast to fall
  • Greek banks continue their rise
    Four of the five biggest lenders to Greek shipping are now home-based banks as international institutions struggle to sate their...
  • MOL and Jera ink seventh LNG carrier charter deal
    Jera aims for LNG transaction volume exceeding 35m tonnes by 2035
  • Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance formally adopts net zero target
    Patrizia Kern-Ferretti re-elected as chair of the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance Association
  • Greek bulk carrier reports near-miss in Red Sea
    The latest attack in the Red Sea follows reports by US Central Command that its forces shot down drones in...
  • 'Dead' dark fleet tanker Pablo seen resurrected in Russia as AIS manipulation tactics escalate
    Rising number of dead ships are appearing to return to life when their MMSI number is broadcast, reflecting an increase...
  • Star Bulk 'optimistic' on dry bulk prospects as it integrates Eagle Bulk fleet
    Fresh crop of sales brings total proceeds from disposal of 'older and less fuel-efficient' vessels to nearly $480m in just...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran claims sanctioned satellite services are jeopardising shipping safety | Secret safety deals and fake certification scams | Bull run...

news on subscription
The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Prince Rupert export infrastructure project secures Canadian government loan
    The Port of Prince Rupert is receiving a C$150 million loan to help finance development of an export logistics hub at which agricultural and forestry products will be transloaded into marine containers for export.
  • Heavy-haul sector urged to participate in creation of multimodal freight network map
    The US DOT's latest iteration of a national multimodal freight network map presents an opportunity to pinpoint vital routes and address concerns specific to out-of-gauge and heavy-haul road transport.
  • 'Crunch time' for regulators as shipping seeks clarity on net-zero ambitions
    The scale of the investment required by companies across the maritime value chain in the transition from fossil fuels to green energy will need to be underpinned by clear global regulations, according to shipping executives.
  • Rail, truck container dwells in LA-LB slide as early peak season approaches
    While the lower dwells are promising, some trucking and logistics executives say terminal operators in Los Angeles and Long Beach have not yet fully adjusted to the rise in import volumes, especially considering projections for an early start to peak shipping season.

news on subscription
TradeWinds web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Houthi missile targets Greek ship on heels of suspicious approach
    Attack on Eastmed bulker follows US shooting down four drones over Houthi-held territory on Wednesday
  • Ifchor Galbraiths opens presence in Canada with Vancouver office
    Broker from dry chartering team listed at new office in busy port city
  • Fears over LNG 'dark fleet' rising, Flex boss warns
    Company has bid on secondhand tonnage, but for now is content to market own vessels
  • Heavylift ship sold at auction linked to Iranian front company
    Disputed vessel Sevgi sells for $16.2m at auction in South Africa
  • Euroseas profit drops in the first quarter on higher dry dock costs
    US-listed container ship owner locks in robust charter rates for new vessels joining its fleet
  • Fears over LNG 'dark feet' rising, Flex boss warns
    Company has bid on secondhand tonnage, but for now is content to market own vessels
  • Crew flee to citadel as pirates board German-managed ship
    Crew believed to have taken refuge to the citadel after 'unauthorised persons' boarded merchant vessel off Somalia
  • Braemar gives up on disputed $1m loan to former Indian staffer
    London broker says little prospect of getting money back through courts
  • German-managed ship attacked in suspected Somali piracy raid
    Crew believed to have taken refuge to the citadel after 'unauthorised persons' boarded merchant vessel off Somalia
  • Suspected Somali pirate attack after ship boarded in Indian Ocean
    'Unauthorised persons' boarded merchant vessel off Somalia
  • Cadeler lines up biggest-ever vessel charter deal worth up to €700m
    BW-backed owner coy on client details as it reserves one or more ships
  • Belships boss defends Oslo Stock Exchange as shipowners set sail to New York
    Belships head makes case for Norway as owners shun Oslo exchange for New York
  • $5.4bn profit in three months: Red Sea crisis pushes container shipping back into the black
    Liner shipping sector bounces back to log a $5.4bn profit in first quarter
  • Wages down at Braemar as broker numbers rise and dry cargo bonuses fall
    Finance boss Grant Foley outlines a very different 12 months for broker's big two desks
  • US shipping investor Oaktree joins football party as new owner of Inter Milan
    Shipping investor took control this week after Chinese owner defaulted on $428m loan
  • Fresh blood: Braemar boss James Gundy puts trust in 'hungry' new generation
    CEO says next wave of brokers is just as important as acquisitions
  • Proman Stena Bulk dual-fuel tanker claims bunkering landmark at Singapore naming
    First vessel in Proman Stena Bulk fleet to carry out methanol bunkering in the city state
  • Goldman Sachs swoops for Gram Car Carriers shares as Gianluigi Aponte takeover unfolds
    Bank's investment comes with the shipowner heading for private control
  • Hunter plots move into offshore wind with CSOV newbuilds backed by state cash
    Norwegian group diversifies into 'virtually' zero-emission ships
  • Columbia Shipmanagement boosts Middle East presence with new office in 'dynamic maritime centre' Dubai
    Schoeller-owned company targets more regional business with new office in shipping hub
  • Houthi missile targets ship on heels of suspicious approach
    Attack follows US shooting down four drones over Houthi-held territory on Wednesday
  • Hoegh LNG in 'active dialogue' on new FSRU business
    Spot trading LNG carrier conversion candidate due to end hire in August
  • Himalaya Shipping books a profit ahead of last newcastlemax bulker deliveries
    Bulker owner is positioned for an upturn in the freight market later this year
  • Houthi-style 'grey zone' warfare spooks global business
    Low-cost attacks on shipping by Iran-backed group have cost major economies billions
  • Awilco LNG prepares to fix redelivering vessel in weak short-term market
    Company aims to close ship refinancing this quarter in bid to cut costs and cash break-even level
  • Lars Peder Solstad sells $9m chunk of Solstad Offshore stock to pay tax bill
    Norwegian shipowner's CEO also wants to take part in rights issue of new company Solstad Maritime
  • Star Bulk profit soars on the back of 'counter-seasonal' first quarter
    US-listed bulker behemoth confirms further ship sales, boosting the number of divested vessels to 20
  • Heavy-lift ship sold at auction linked to Iranian front company
    Disputed vessel Sevgi sells for $16.2m at auction held in South Africa
  • Braemar on acquisition trail in 'fragmented' shipbroking market as profit holds up
    Chief executive James Gundy says expansion will boost resilience of London-headquartered shop
  • Flex LNG ups time-charter coverage as spot market wallows
    Company opts to fix out redelivering vessel through into 2025 as newbuildings flood market
  • Dee4 Capital moves on from last ship with nice profit on product tanker
    Vietnamese-built ship sold for $41m as secondhand prices continue to firm
  • KNOT Offshore Partners not worried by growing shuttle tanker orderbook
    Brazilian market continues to tighten, but demand in the North Sea has remained subdued
  • Eyebrows raised by strong prices as Asian buyers swoop for ageing LNG carriers
    Dubai-based vintage tonnage deals prompt questions
  • Stephenson Harwood unifies shipping, trade and offshore practices under Dora Mace-Kokota
    UK-headquartered law firm brings together 56 partners and 97 lawyers across the world
  • Heavy-lift MPP vessel accused of being of owned by Iranian front company sold at auction
    Disputed vessel Sevgi sells for $16.2m at auction held in South Africa
  • Stena Bulk charters Hammonia suezmax for up to five years
    Brokers say deal follows a trend of increased focus on longer time charters
  • Cosco plots colossal $4.5bn order for 120 newbuildings
    Fleet renewal plans emerge as China giant responds to 'structural undersupply of tonnage'

news on subscription
American Shipper web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • DHL Express ends capacity agreement with Mesa Airlines
    Mesa Airlines has stopped flying for DHL Express, citing low cargo demand.
  • DHL launches virtual cargo airline for supply chain customers in Brazil
    DHL's supply chain unit has invested nearly $100 million to set up an air line haul operation with the help of a local airline that will support logistics customers in Brazil.

››› 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