BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

01 August 2026 - Year XXX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

07:23 GMT+2

BRIEFS

June 9, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.

Air and Land Transport

Cathay traffic bounces back
CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO

Admiralty Casebook

Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.

Port Shots

Port Shots
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.

Liner Scene

One size doesn't quite fit all
THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.

Air and Land Transport

Cathay traffic bounces back
CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO

Admiralty Casebook

Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.

Port Shots

Port Shots
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.

Liner Scene

One size doesn't quite fit all
THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.

Air and Land Transport

Cathay traffic bounces back
CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO

Admiralty Casebook

Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.

Port Shots

Port Shots
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.

Liner Scene

One size doesn't quite fit all
THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.

Air and Land Transport

Cathay traffic bounces back
CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO

Admiralty Casebook

Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.

Port Shots

Port Shots
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.

Liner Scene

One size doesn't quite fit all
THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.

Air and Land Transport

Cathay traffic bounces back
CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO

Admiralty Casebook

Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.

Port Shots

Port Shots
NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.

Liner Scene

One size doesn't quite fit all
THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

	web site

Hong Kong's re-exports showing healthy growth OOCL Sydney makes maiden call 'home' Forum members to implement GRR, PSS charges P&O Ports to develop Adani terminal in US$60m move Ecu Line on the move in Germany APL adds direct container call for El Salvador Polar Air Cargo adds new Asia routes Schenker introduces airfreight hub system Steve Roth snares DFW Airport CDP post

	web site

Essar Shipping, Videocon submit EoIs on SCI stake CSCL commences regular, independent weekly service ex-JNP to Med & Europe WTO talks in Mexico to focus on farm trade Customs top brass grace BCHAA's annual training programme W. Bengal to set up export promotion body Specialty coffee exports increase by an impressive 40 pc in 2002-03 Huge potential seen for seeds export - Earnings could exceed $ 200 m by 2005 Customs places curbs on availing DEPB credits at Kakinada port 2 new loading records established at Mundra port MbPT introduces more customer-friendly measures Rs 20,000 cr. needed to provide infrastructure facilities - Vallarpadam terminal Container/trailer operators call off stir - NSICT puts off new rule till July 6 ICD-Jamshedpur sets brisk pace Bajpe airport may get ISO certification soon India can save Pakistan industry billions in terms of lower freight rates India to get $ 54m World Bank credit to improve quality of food, drugs Govt may not impose safeguard duty on Chinese needles Permanent dumping duty on imports of float glass from China, Indonesia sought Date for declaration of textile stock extended to June 15 Industrial recovery sustainable: NCAER paper Banks to provide Rs 50 lakh composite loan to SSIs JETRO test on October 18 Exim Expertise's programme on Customs law & procedures from June 10 IMC publication on governance

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
The Heavy Lift Group elects new President APL opens up in Spain BA calls for new runways Tolls set for German highways Panalpina: New structures for USA and Canada

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
EU rules politically motivated "Bow Eagle" appeal rejected Success for Nor-Shipping

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
SEACOR orders river barges Trinity Marine Products to build 150 to 230 units

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
Sea-Tac International Airport adds secure corridor to speed passenger screening Port of Seattle website now offers Small Works Online section Northwest governors meeting renews Columbia River recovery effort Northwest firefighters head to Astoria for simulated shipboard disaster drill Rail intermodal traffic posts increases during week

	web site

Computer crash leaves top UK container ports in chaos TWO top UK container ports were in a race against time over the weekend to clear up days of chaos caused by the crash of a new computer system. Spanish to raise Prestige hull sections to back up ABS lawsuit THE Spanish government plans to cut and raise small segments of the hull of the Prestige as part of its ongoing investigation into the causes of the casualty. IMO backs controversial safety and security initiatives DELEGATIONS to the International Maritime Organisation made good on commitments designed to improve maritime safety and security on Friday as an extended session of the Maritime Safety Committee came to an end. Fishing boat sinks after Humber bulker collision A UK fishing boat sank early on Friday after colliding with the the bulker Santa Vitoria, 13 miles from Spurn Point at the mouth of the Humber, writes Rob McKay.

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
UK ports hit by computer failure IMO number will cost $25M Claro chastises Chilean leaders IMO audit will be confidential Seven states in Evergreen picketing MarAd fraud investigations revealed HUD launches Australian attack El Salvador pushes world-class port India pre-empts single-hull dumping Blohm+Voss on short time from July Further unrest at Chantiers Humbantota port 'viable' Muted reaction to Iraq crude tender Nor-Shipping: small diesels better Russian ports battle take-over bid Nor-Shipping: tanker debate hots up Mitsubishi admits reporting failure India clears way for Lanka ferry Barwil wins Qasr info contract Ireland courts Norwegian shipping Prestige oil extraction 'next year' Funds shortfall hinders coast guard

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
Reviews find some issues with Title XI But problems uncovered in shipbuilding loan-guarantee program can be fixed, say DOT, GAO. Decision coming in Evergreen dispute While both sides meet Monday with the National Labor Relations Board, a stevedore said it planned to close Evergreen's terminal in Elizabeth, N.J. DHL battling on two continents ILO wants seafarers ID card Port congestion threatening India trade Hong Kong river terminal gets OK to handle ocean cargo APL adds direct container call for El Salvador GXS acquires Celarix P&O buys India container terminal Kornegay joins global ports board Buyers ready to return to SARS areas: Survey

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
Government alarm as 'privatised' Rotterdam takes shape Rotterdam's town council has agreed that the port authority will indeed become a plc - NV Havenbedrijf Rotterdam - before January 2004, in spite of reservations among its left wing minority. CSAV: Balanced S.America coverage fails to halt red ink Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV)'s Q1 results showed its operating result sinking into the red, as its net result swung back into the black after a loss in Q1 2002. NZ government moves to rescue Tranz Rail Hamburg congestion costs hauliers '1m a day Volume surge sees Shenzhen struggle say shippers Strike ends, but Nhava Sheva woes persist

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
More criticism levelled at Title XI Report says taxpayers lost $400m over last five years. Good news for cruise CLIA says passenger figures up 23% this quarter. Web analyst singles out OMI Company wins praise after earnings estimates go north. Title XI 'fails' taxpayer Changes afoot as senator slams US loan program. Bidding reopens for SCI But foreign investors not lured by new disinvestment terms for Indian owner. New ferry route for GNV Italy's Grandi Navi Veloci to link Sicily's largest city to Civitavecchia, near Rome. MHI manager speaks out on cruiseship fire Inquiry hears yard accident reporting on Diamond Princess newbuilding was flawed. China ready to build 8,000-teu boxships Hudong-Zhonghua has the designs but no immediate berth space. Western Shipyard wins SeaWind contract Relaunched Lithuanian repair facility delighted to secure drydock deal from Finnish owner. Chinese insurer to pay up on Fu Shan Hai cargo Cash claimed to represent China's largest ever maritime compensation payment. Teekay bangs double-hull drum... Bjorn Moller backs European single-skin ban. ...but thumbs down from Swift Intertanko boss says new rules "ill-thought-out". NEPIA reserves head north Free reserves edge close to $100m as North of England P&I Club beats the market. Singapore reviews tax incentives Lion Republic overhauls its taxation policy as part of drive to become an international maritime centre.

	web site
JUNE 6, 2003
G8 summit issues three maritime documents APL adds direct service to El Salvador Mediterranean Shipping begins North Atlantic/Med service World Shipping Council lauds U.S. Customs' security efforts Sen. McCain cites MarAd for Title XI lapses CP Ships' stock hits all-time high COSCO upgrades e-commerce system Rickmers revises round-the-world service African maritime academy targets international market Menzies, Eimskip in joint venture at Schiphol Airport EC obtains mandate to negotiate air agreement with U.S. CLARIFICATION: Poor compliance with "24-hour" rule in early phase U.S., Chile sign free trade agreement Maher Terminals to close terminal picketed by ILA Marseilles-Fos container traffic up 6% in May

›››File


FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

- 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