testata inforMARE
Cerca
04 April 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
16:26 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
February 11, 2025

free news
Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
  • CONquest 2025 provides topical insights and honours excellence amidst extensive fraternity participation
  • DPIIT and Korea Transport Institute sign MoU to boost collaboration in logistics and infrastructure development
  • Shippers need to make sense of freight rate volatility and shifting trade patterns in the intra-Asia market
  • Trump plans 25 pc tariff on steel, aluminium imports
  • DP World Mundra records highest ever annual throughput in 2024
  • Vizhinjam Port set to boost Kerala's economy
  • VOC Port tops Major Ports in container MoM growth; announces concession scheme
  • Sales growth drives enhanced EBITDA margin for Allcargo Gati in Q3
  • Höegh Autoliners loads first batch of the New Nissan Magnite at Kamarajar Port
  • US FMC clears Premier Alliance
  • AD Ports Group partners with CMA CGM Group to develop and operate New East Mole Multipurpose Terminal in Pointe Noire in The Republic of the Congo
  • DP World and NSW Ports to jointly extend the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney, Australia
  • Shift in alliance market shares
  • Centre to be primary investor in Maritime Development Fund

free news
International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
  • Hupac keeps volumes stable
  • Advancing towards net zero
  • MSC adds Sète container service
  • FedEx expands Laem Chabang facility to support EEC
  • Salmon and whisky exports for e-commerce imports
  • US-Mexican bridge doubles capacities
  • Bilbao hosts sustainable ports conference
  • Fresh leadership for Culina
  • Panama Canal traffic remains below average
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Increasing airside efficiency
  • 40 years of caring for maritime cargo
  • Bluewater to sell Apex

free news
The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • U-turn on de minimis ban, following 'processing issues', as trade war heats up
  • Maersk eyes 'cut and run' moves as port congestion brings delays
  • Suez authority eyes swift return to canal, but it's 'safety first' for carriers
  • US tariff plans could drive Europe into the arms of Chinese EV makers
  • UK needs closer EU 'alignment' to rebuild food supply chains
  • End of sanction waiver for Iran port a threat to growing India-Russia trade
  • Container trades ended 2024 robustly, but eyes will now be on Far East exports
  • Canning capacity as ecommerce bubble breaks
  • OceanX: Another episode of 'Big Blue's Integrator Dream'...and more

free news
Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • VIDEO: Cooper Consolidated adds America's two largest E-Cranes to its fleet
    New Orleans, La.-based Cooper Group member Cooper Consolidated LLC reports that it is expanding its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series equilibrium cranes, the largest cranes built by
  • New leadership in place at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
    Korea's Hanwha Group formally completed its $100 million acquisition of what is now Hanwha Philly Shipyard on December 19, 2024. New leadership is now in place, with David Kim taking the role
  • VIDEO: Damen upgrades Van Oord cable layer Nexus
    Rotterdam-headquartered Van Oord has installed selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems on its 2014-built cable-laying vessel Nexus, making it fully IMO Tier III compliant. The work was carried out by the vessel's original

free news
Container News web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Africa advances green shipping strategy
    African nations have outlined concrete steps to advance the green transition in shipping, with a focus on maritime governance, infrastructure development, and job creation. On 6-7 February, more than 200 representatives from 35 countries convened in Mombasa, Kenya, for a workshop aimed at supporting the implementation of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Revised Strategy for the Red
  • Lebanon's Maritime Sector: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
    Lebanon's maritime sector, a vital economic bridge between East and West, stands at a critical crossroads.
  • Gemini to launch US-Colombia service
    Gemini Cooperation, the new alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has announced a new service update, building on the FLS shuttle service between North and South America, which was initially introduced as part of the new grouping. Starting in mid-March, Gemini will launch the IAM America Shuttle 2 (GUF) to enhance connectivity between Asia, Europe, and Latin America via Cartagena, Colombia. Fo
  • Yara and NYK sign ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier charter deal
    Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA, a subsidiary of Yara International ASA, one of the world's largest ammonia distributors, has signed a time-charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) for an ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier. This vessel, with a capacity of 40,000 cubic meters, is scheduled for delivery in November 2026. It will have an overall length of 180 meters, a breadth of 3
  • Maersk announces Mombasa port delays
    Maersk has published a customer advisory regarding its proactive actions about the ongoing challenges at the Port of Mombasa in Kenya. In recent weeks, the Danish carrier has been facing berthing congestion due to higher-than-expected yard density and equipment constraints. As a result, vessel berthing and departure schedules have been impacted, leading to delays, according to the company's annou
  • Termavi orders Konecranes equipment for Vigo box terminal
    Terminales Marítimas de Vigo, S.L.U. (Termavi) has ordered two hybrid Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes equipped with the complete range of Konecranes Smart Features. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2024 and delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025. Termavi operates the main container terminal at Spain's Port of Vigo on the country's Atlantic coast and has impl
  • Chittagong Port Faces Severe Congestion Following Transport Strikes
    Chittagong Port is grappling with acute congestion at its outer anchorage and container yards due to repeated disruptions caused by Prime Mover and Trailer workers last week. The suspension of container transportation has led to a backlog of vessels and containers, significantly delaying port operations. As of Monday (10 February) morning, 14 container ships were waiting at the outer anchorage, s
  • Wan Hai boss: Higher contract rates for US West Coast shipments
    Wan Hai Lines' general manager Tommy Hsieh is optimistic that contract rates will be higher due to economic growth.
  • MPC Capital acquires 50% stake in BestShip
    The investment and asset management firm MPC Capital has acquired a 50% stake in BestShip from the Norwegian maritime group Wilhelmsen. This strategic move strengthens MPC Capital's maritime services portfolio and supports its expansion into energy transition-focused initiatives. BestShip specializes in comprehensive, data-driven evaluations of vessels and fleets, focusing on energy efficiency an
  • Trade War 2.0: Trump intends to introduce additional tariffs
    President Donald Trump announced plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs targeting numerous countries next week, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war. The specifics of the countries that will be impacted remain undisclosed, although the president hinted at a comprehensive approach that could potentially address the US budget deficit.
  • Los Angeles Port Police arrest suspect, recover US$600,000 in stolen chassis
    Officers from the Los Angeles Port Police Criminal Investigation Section, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Police Department Commercial Crimes Unit, have arrested a suspect linked to multiple incidents of stolen chassis throughout the Port of Los Angeles. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation that led authorities to a facility in Gardena, California, where they also recover
  • Alliance restructure reshapes Asia-North America container trade
    February 1st marked the beginning of a new competitive landscape in the crucial deep-sea container trades from Asia to North America and Europe. Sea-Intelligence analyzed the shifts in market share among shipping line alliances compared to the previous year. The following figure illustrates the Asia-North America West Coast market share for March 2024 and March 2025, reflecting the alliances in o
  • Weekly Update: Stock Performance of Container Shipping Sector
    The container shipping industry continues to navigate a complex and ever-evolving landscape, shaped by shifting economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. Over the past week, stock prices across major shipping companies have reflected a mix of resilience and volatility, influenced by factors ranging from Red Sea security threats to fluctuating global trade demand. A
  • Electrification of Klaipeda Port quays set to begin
    The electrification of the first quays in Klaipeda Port is set to begin as a contract for infrastructure installation has been finalized. By next year, roll-on/roll-off ferries docked at the Lithuanian port will be powered directly from the shore, reducing both emissions and noise pollution. This initiative is a technological upgrade and a significant step toward enhancing the port's sustainabili
  • Melina Travlos re-elected as president of Union of Greek Shipowners
    The annual general assembly and elections for a new board of directors of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) was held on 6 February. Melina Travlos, Chair of the Board of shipping and transportation company Neptune Group, was re-elected president of the Union for a second term, while the first 10 elected members, in the order of their vote tally, are: Melina Travlos, Nikolaos Veniamis, Nikolaos
  • Twitter (X) Hack. What It Means for Investors and Cybersecurity Stocks
    In light of the recent cyber incidents at Platform X (formerly Twitter), the issue of cybersecurity has become more relevant than ever. And this relevance is the same for investors and companies operating in different sectors. One of the most high-profile cases was the Twitter (X) hack. The attackers gained access to the accounts of high-level individuals and organizations. The hacking of influen
  • Yang Ming strengthens intra-Asia service network
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming announced the optimization of its intra-Asia service network by enhancing its Japan (Kansai) - Taiwan - South China route (Japan Kansai Express, JKX) service, starting in early March. The route will be extended to the port of Haiphong in Vietnam, with the Yang Ming aiming to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia. The enhanced JKX service will offer a 21-day r
  • What is chain vaping?
    Chain vaping has become a common practice among certain vaping communities, where users continuously puff on their devices without taking a break. As more vapers turn to disposable e-cigarettes and vape pens, this behavior has sparked curiosity about its effects and why it's gaining traction. In this article, we'll explore what chain vaping is, how it differs from regular vaping, and the reasons
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces GRI from Asia & Oceania to Africa
    Hapag-Lloyd announces that a General Rate Increase (GRI) will be implemented for cargo transported from Asia and

free news
Splash web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • South Korea's H-Line taps domestic yard for LNG bunker vessel
    South Korean owner H-Line Shipping has ordered an LNG bunkering vessel at domestic yard HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC). The contract covers an 18,000 cu m unit costing about KRW127bn ($87.6m) with no specified delivery date. H-Line's fleet predominantly consists of capsize bulkers, but the company is also active in the LNG and car carrier ...
  • NYK and Yara link up for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier newbuild
    Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has secured a charter deal from Yara Clean Ammonia, part of Norwegian ammonia and fertilizer manufacturer Yara for an ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier. Described as the world's first charter for such a vessel, the deal will see a 40,000 cu m newbuild enter service in late 2026. The ...
  • Seacon ships out another product tanker to Union Maritime
    Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping is selling another bareboat chartered modern chemical and oil products carrier to UK bulker and tanker player Union Maritime. The Qingdao-based owner and operator has struck a deal to offload the 2021-built 34,800 dwt MR1 Golden Dahlia for roughly $32.9m. Seacon said it would first buy the vessel out of its ...
  • MPC Capital takes stake in Wilhelmsen vessel performance management platform
    German asset and investment manager MPC Capital has bought into Norwegian maritime group Wilhelmsen's performance management firm BestShip. The Castor Maritime majority-owned Frankfurt-listed company has acquired a 50% stake for an undisclosed sum. The deal expands MPC Capital's maritime services and reinforces its growth in energy transition-related activities, the company said Monday. BestShip
  • Laden supramax grounds off Sakhalin
    Authorities in Russia's Far East scrambled over the weekend to prevent an environmental catastrophe as a Chinese bulk carrier grounded off the southwest coast of Sakhalin Island. The 2010-built, 56,700 dwt An Yang 2 ran aground in stormy conditions on Saturday night. No fuel spillage has been sighted so far, but videos of the ship ...
  • TGS adds to 4D streamer backlog offshore Norway
    Oslo-listed surveyor and seismic data specialist TGS has won two new contracts offshore Norway. The work scope covers 4D streamer acquisition projects, one in the North Sea and one in the Norwegian Sea, the company said Monday. The projects are scheduled to be acquired back-to-back, starting in June this year. They are estimated to last ...
  • Steel and aluminium up next in Trump's tariff campaign
    China's retaliatory tariffs on some American goods came into effect on Monday, while Donald Trump, the American president, vowed yesterday to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, with a full announcement to come today. "Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25% tariff," ...
  • Crew evacuate laden suezmax in Russia after engine room explosions
    A series of explosions yesterday in the engine room of a 22-year-old suezmax at the Russian Baltic port of Ust-Luga has put neighbour Finland on alert. The Turkish-owned Koala tanker, laden with 130,000 tonnes of heavy fuel oil, was about to set off from Ust-Luga when three explosions ripped through the engine room, forcing the ...
  • South Africa cracks down on polluting ships
    Following a series of casualties off its coast, South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill into law, strengthening South Africa's ability to combat ship-related pollution. Polluting ships now face stricter laws with fines of up to R10m ($541,000) for ships in contravention of air and ...
  • Poland to send abandoned Russian tanker for demolition
    Poland has ordered the removal of a Russian product tanker which has been stranded in the Port of Gdynia for over seven years. The 1987-built, 23,000 dwt

news on subscription
Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Panama Canal recovery from drought overshadowed by Trump threat
    Now would normally be a time to celebrate the Panama Canal's recovery from the water crisis that impaired global supply...
  • Sanctions have fragmented Sovcomflot's structure and made it less Russian
    Sovcomflot's once dominant fleet of Russia tankers is now increasingly controlled by special purpose vehicles registered outside Russia as sanctions...
  • Greeks hail Europe's 'positive' swing towards shipping
    A 'great change' now evident in appreciation of industry's role, says UGS leader
  • First non-Russian LNG cargo in over a year transits through Bab el Mandeb
    The only three ships to sail the beleaguered shipping lane since January 2024 were all involved in transporting cargo from...
  • Is freedom of navigation under threat? Part II
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade returns to the freedom of navigation debate and asks whether states risk breaking international law...
  • Shipping remains committed to decarbonise despite Trump, say industry leaders
    More frequent kidnappings and charges against innocent seafarers when drugs are found stashed on ships are no help to recruiting
  • Yara flags doubts over green projects as profits fall
    Yara said it hoped to cut costs and focus on profitability amid a $290m net loss in the fourth quarter...
  • Big rise in ship recycling volumes as tanker and gas carrier scrap sales surge
    Some sellers are holding back on committing tonnage for recycling as they await an improvement in pricing
  • GTT and Cosco partner on large gas carriers and alternative fuels
    The latest agreement with GTT has raised the prospects that Cosco could soon order large LNG carriers at its own...
  • The week in charts: Could US box imports top pandemic peak? | New LNG supply to help uptake as ship fuel | Panamax sector shows signs of recovery
    The impact of tariffs on US containerised imports is still up for debate, new LNG exports from the US and...
  • Regulation is a must to make wind power work, says Cargill expert
    Cargill decarbonisation specialist Chris Hughes said modest efficiency gains from wind-assisted propulsion can be had today, but the high capex...
  • Geopolitical whiplash fuels Shanghai container futures' contrarian rally
    The 'new level of uncertainty' ushered in by Trump's presidency has begun brewing volatility in the shipping market
  • Explosions reported on dark fleet tanker
    The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged suezmax Koala experienced several explosions in its engine room before preparing to sail but Russian authorities...
  • The week in newbuildings: Fincantieri confirms firming of multibillion dollar cruise contract
    Orders for two tankers, two offshore vessels, four cruiseships and 10 boxships recorded in past week
  • Could US box imports top pandemic peak or will tariffs derail momentum?
    Last year, US imports were not far below levels seen during the pandemic boom of 2021-2022. This year is starting...
  • MOL start-up arm partners with Singapore government-linked fund
    Move will help develop Singapore's technology ecosystem. Singapore startups will be able to tap MOL Plus' networks in Japan to...
  • The Daily View: The coming storm
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Why China presents a bigger risk to freedom of navigation than the Houthis | Baltimore bridge litigation could reach Supreme...

news on subscription
The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Tariffs introduce uncertainty amid growth in US steel imports
    Donald Trump said he planned to announce that the US would impose a 25% tariff on all imports of steel and aluminum, both of which are key cargo types for the breakbulk sector.
  • Stakeholders still in wait-and-see mode on US freight market turn
    While trucking companies and intermodal carriers believe contract rates will rise this summer, shippers are skeptical given past predictions that have fallen by the wayside.
  • January cargo spike kept Los Angeles-Long Beach rail dwells largely elevated
    But with a large drop in imports forecasted for the second half of February, terminal operators say they will get dwell times and cargo fluidity back to normal by the end of the month.

news on subscription
TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Appeals court rejects Jones Act challenge that sought to protect $197m rock vessel's market
    Decision leaves in place US decision to allow foreign-flag vessels in key stage of offshore wind projects
  • Germany's Deutsche ReGas cancels FSRU charter deal with state entity on Energos vessel
    Private terminal operator slams its government counterpart's pricing policy as 'ruinous'
  • Danaos Corp inks order for container ship pair in return to shipbuilding
    US-listed company restarts newbuilding activity with boxships in China
  • Are Donald Trump's first Iran sanctions moves the start of 'maximum pressure' or 'art of the deal'?
    Views vary on whether the US government will go all out to restrict Iran's oil exports
  • CMA CGM spends over $150m to snap up five container ships
    French liner closes secondhand deals with Belgium's CMB and Greece's Cape Shipping
  • Crunch time: Donald Trump to 'up the ante' in US-China trade war in April
    China began applying new tariffs on US goods on Sunday, but analysts expect retaliations to cease for now
  • H-Line Shipping joins growing yard crush for LNG bunker vessel newbuildings
    Five new vessels for growing sector announced in one day
  • Danaos Corp inks container ship pair in return to shipbuilding
    US-listed company restarts newbuilding activity with boxships in China
  • Boa inks potential double order for new semi-submersible heavylift design
    Norwegian family-owned company heads to China for fleet expansion
  • 'Natural step': Taylor Maritime changes name as more executives join board
    London-listed bulker owner completes change from investment fund to commercial company
  • Boa inks potential double order for new semi-submersible heavy-lift design
    Norwegian family-owned company heads to China for fleet expansion
  • Regulator fails to make case for 'naming and shaming' finance firms
    Lloyd's Market Association criticised plans to identify firms under investigation for wrongdoing
  • Eletson appeals bankruptcy judge's order and gains a win in Greek courts
    Battle could be brewing between legal authorities in New York and Athens over private owner's future
  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander: 'We have the capability to close the Strait of Hormuz'
    Naval officials waiting on word from Tehran after US maximum pressure kicks off again
  • Evalend Shipping named as owner behind $370m LNG bunker vessel orders
    Another private shipowner dives in on emerging market for LNG fuelling
  • Seacon Shipping banks tidy profit after flipping tanker to Union Maritime
    Golden Dahlia bought back for $21m and then sold on for nearly $33m
  • How Trump tariffs on steel and aluminium could hit geared bulkers
    Supramaxes would likely feel the effects, if the levies translate to a change in shipping demand
  • Finnish firm Hacklin back in shipowning with deal to invest in Nordic Chartering
    Finnish groups announce acquisition of 'considerable stake' by logistics player
  • Golar FLNG unit produces first LNG at BP's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim
    LNG carrier due alongside floater this quarter to ship out initial volumes
  • NYK and Yara claim world-first time charter for an ammonia-fuelled midsize gas carrier
    Japanese owner locks in deal on newbuilding ordered a year ago
  • Top ship insurers sitting on record $6.2bn buffer despite expensive year for major claims
    Bumper investment returns set to mask long-running underwriting losses for protection and indemnity players
  • Trump Gaza takeover talk hits prospect of Red Sea return for shipping, owners say
    Shock announcement by US president raises fears that Houthis could resume ship attacks
  • Russian tanker stuck in Polish port for eight years to be removed
    Product carrier Khatanga was owned by bankrupt Murmansk Shipping
  • Norden CEO Jan Rindbo seeks to dial down risk and build tanker pool
    Geopolitical outlook this year means Norden will focus on being 'nimble'
  • Snap up Golden Ocean and 2020 Bulkers, Fearnley says as it calls cape rate bottom
    Analysts maintain 'buy' recommendation for bulker sector
  • Buy Golden Ocean and 2020 Bulkers, Fearnleys says as it calls cape rate bottom
    Analysts maintain buy recommendation for bulker sector
  • Trafigura and Sinokor snap up VLCCs on time charters as market hunts fresh clues on tie-up
    One-year deals emerge for big tankers as trader and shipowner's business appears ever more intertwined
  • New GTT boss quits in shock move after just eight months in top job
    Chairman Philippe Berterottiere to step in as Jean-Baptiste Choimet heads for exit
  • Explosion hits engine room of dark fleet tanker in Russian port
    Flag-hopping vessel is said to be in no danger of sinking or spilling oil
  • Robert Uggla and Lauritzen-backed Navigare Capital inks container ship order in China
    Clarksons says deal could total six panamaxes
  • MPC Capital buys into Wilhelmsen platform in first deal since Castor Maritime takeover
    German owner and asset manager says it has expanded maritime services division with deal involving technology platform
  • MOL Plus to join Singapore's Seeds Capital as co-investment partner
    MOL's VC arm will connect Singapore start-ups with investors and corporates in Japan
  • First non-sanctioned LNG carrier in over 12 months heads north through Red Sea
    Asyad Shipping-controlled vessel signalling it has armed guards on board
  • Jaldhi Overseas inks gas carrier newbuildings in China
    Russian Far East on alert after Chinese bulker runs aground off Sakhalin (video)
  • Cargo ship runs aground in Sakhalin
    No fuel leak reported so far from coal-carrying supramax

news on subscription
American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Trump tariffs see retailers boosting US container imports
    Imports are forecast to remain elevated at major U.S. container ports as shippers try to stay a step ahead of levies on China and other producer countries, according to the Global Port Tracker report released Monday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. There's no end in sight for monthslong frontloading, which has carried [...]
  • Waiting for a plunge in Red Sea freight rates? 'Hold my container,' say carriers
    While the head of the Suez Canal expects shipping to normalize by late March, container shipping lines see a longer timeline.

››› File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
- 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