testata inforMARE
Cerca
13 April 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
10:54 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
July 31, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S Korea's Busan port loses 2 key customers
    CONGESTION and infrastructure deficiencies have lost South Korea's Busan port two key transhipment customers in moves that will cost 40 billion won in revenues this year alone.
  • Incheon sees more services to China
    THE launch of container shipping service to China by the South Korean port of Incheon will help facilitate trade between the two countries, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said.
  • Shippers face rising charges at Kandla port
    EXPORTERS and shippers face mounting charges for up to another five days after India's busiest west-coast port, Kandla, reopened after heavy monsoon rains disrupted cargo handling for five days.
  • Globalisation will 'give further impetus to container traffic'
    THE future for the shipping industry is relatively uncertain at the moment, but progressive globalisation would provide further impulses to container traffic, according to the head of container giant Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Panama Canal improves safety record
    THE Panama Canal Authority has achieved record safety improvements despite an increase in tonnage and speedier transit times through the waterway.
  • US military chartering vessel to ship ammunition
    THE US military has placed an order for a merchant ship to carry ammunition and material from Spain to West Africa, tender documents show, but US officials denied the shipment was meant for any operation in Liberia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Security the top concern as airlines seek Iraq flights
    THIRTY airlines have expressed interest in flying into Iraq but security concerns around the country's airports make a smooth landing unlikely anytime soon, a coalition official said on Tuesday.
  • BA, unions hopeful of resolving crisis issues
  • Ryanair may halt Strasbourg flights pending court appeal
  • US, UK firms vie for China Airlines engine contract
  • MAS to resume China flights
  • China Eastern's July revenue doubles
Features
  • Hapag-Lloyd's cutting edge
    HAPAG-LLOYD'S businesses today cover every possible aspect of transportation, counting Asia, America and Europe as its important markets.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S Korea's Busan port loses 2 key customers
    CONGESTION and infrastructure deficiencies have lost South Korea's Busan port two key transhipment customers in moves that will cost 40 billion won in revenues this year alone.
  • Incheon sees more services to China
    THE launch of container shipping service to China by the South Korean port of Incheon will help facilitate trade between the two countries, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said.
  • Shippers face rising charges at Kandla port
    EXPORTERS and shippers face mounting charges for up to another five days after India's busiest west-coast port, Kandla, reopened after heavy monsoon rains disrupted cargo handling for five days.
  • Globalisation will 'give further impetus to container traffic'
    THE future for the shipping industry is relatively uncertain at the moment, but progressive globalisation would provide further impulses to container traffic, according to the head of container giant Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Panama Canal improves safety record
    THE Panama Canal Authority has achieved record safety improvements despite an increase in tonnage and speedier transit times through the waterway.
  • US military chartering vessel to ship ammunition
    THE US military has placed an order for a merchant ship to carry ammunition and material from Spain to West Africa, tender documents show, but US officials denied the shipment was meant for any operation in Liberia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Security the top concern as airlines seek Iraq flights
    THIRTY airlines have expressed interest in flying into Iraq but security concerns around the country's airports make a smooth landing unlikely anytime soon, a coalition official said on Tuesday.
  • BA, unions hopeful of resolving crisis issues
  • Ryanair may halt Strasbourg flights pending court appeal
  • US, UK firms vie for China Airlines engine contract
  • MAS to resume China flights
  • China Eastern's July revenue doubles
Features
  • Hapag-Lloyd's cutting edge
    HAPAG-LLOYD'S businesses today cover every possible aspect of transportation, counting Asia, America and Europe as its important markets.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S Korea's Busan port loses 2 key customers
    CONGESTION and infrastructure deficiencies have lost South Korea's Busan port two key transhipment customers in moves that will cost 40 billion won in revenues this year alone.
  • Incheon sees more services to China
    THE launch of container shipping service to China by the South Korean port of Incheon will help facilitate trade between the two countries, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said.
  • Shippers face rising charges at Kandla port
    EXPORTERS and shippers face mounting charges for up to another five days after India's busiest west-coast port, Kandla, reopened after heavy monsoon rains disrupted cargo handling for five days.
  • Globalisation will 'give further impetus to container traffic'
    THE future for the shipping industry is relatively uncertain at the moment, but progressive globalisation would provide further impulses to container traffic, according to the head of container giant Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Panama Canal improves safety record
    THE Panama Canal Authority has achieved record safety improvements despite an increase in tonnage and speedier transit times through the waterway.
  • US military chartering vessel to ship ammunition
    THE US military has placed an order for a merchant ship to carry ammunition and material from Spain to West Africa, tender documents show, but US officials denied the shipment was meant for any operation in Liberia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Security the top concern as airlines seek Iraq flights
    THIRTY airlines have expressed interest in flying into Iraq but security concerns around the country's airports make a smooth landing unlikely anytime soon, a coalition official said on Tuesday.
  • BA, unions hopeful of resolving crisis issues
  • Ryanair may halt Strasbourg flights pending court appeal
  • US, UK firms vie for China Airlines engine contract
  • MAS to resume China flights
  • China Eastern's July revenue doubles
Features
  • Hapag-Lloyd's cutting edge
    HAPAG-LLOYD'S businesses today cover every possible aspect of transportation, counting Asia, America and Europe as its important markets.

Sched Netweb site
  • Finer points of CEPA being worked out: official
  • China joins CSI
  • Peak season surcharge to be levied
  • Menlo silent on Bourns deal
  • Browning honoured by French
  • Brazilian logistics provider embraces Inttra
  • Houston agrees on paper sale for Bayport project
  • TSA payout gives US Airways breathing space
  • DHL strikes logistics partnership with Zwilling
  • Bax Global opens Prague office
  • Dragonair appoints new cargo managers for Europe, UK

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Beta-Lines Shipping diversifies into exports & consolidation business
  • SCI posts Rs 150.25 cr. net profit in Q1
  • Hamriyah Free Zone mission coming next month-end
  • India, Thailand getting down to business - High-level Thai mission coming in August
  • Diplomat sees vast market for Indian garments in Bangladesh
  • Kolkata Port Trust earmarks Rs 155 cr. for Haldia Dock upgradation, more facilities
  • Round-the-clock Port railway operations restored at KDS
  • Paradip Port exceeds handling target in April 2003
  • 45.44 pc of Rs 1,162-cr. annual plan outlay earmarked for port sector utilised
  • Kakinada rice shippers seek more railway wagons
  • Handling/storage of empty containers to attract service tax
  • PSB goes online with DGFT for BRCs
  • Forex reserves surge by $ 844 million
  • Steel prices hiked by Rs 1,500 per tonne
  • Karnataka to unveil textile policy soon
  • Union Bank OBU in Seepz to operate from July 31
  • Privatisation of airports gets Elders' nod
  • 1,500-km Mumbai-Kochi coastal road proposed
  • Tata Steel to form SPV with Orissa govt to promote Gopalpur SEZ
  • Interactive meet with Canadian High Commissioner at IMC
  • Girls top in GIFT's foreign trade management course!
  • Exim Bank Annual Lecture on Aug. 5
  • Exim IERA award winners named

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • Gulf Coast rebounds, IFO180 supply tight
  • East Coast markets soft to steady
  • World Fuel Services reports record results
  • US crude build as imports surge, sharp gasoline draw
    Analyst forecasts were largely met bar a bigger-than-anticipated draw in US stocks of gasoline. Imports of crude surged, helping to boost stocks despite a rise in refinery runs and another 700,000 barrels going into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
  • Oman: Expansion project set to boost bunkering capacity
    Port Sultan Qaboos in Oman (also known as Muscat or Mina Qaboos) is reportedly undergoing developments which should benefit bunker buyers who lift their product there.
  • Softening South Korean market surprisingly slow
  • Hong Kong ready, willing, able - and quiet
  • New Saudi posted prices, market soft
  • Crude balanced ahead of US inventory data, OPEC 'non-event'
    *OPEC meeting outcome almost certain
    *Iraqi export recovery remains in doubt
    *US crude stock build expected - and needed
  • Rotterdam firms with stronger paper and crude

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • Polar Air Cargo names Ron Tang manager of Charter Sales, Asia-Pacific
  • «Good Hope Service» restructured
  • No progress on BA talks
  • Gefco collaborates with Airkargo Latvia
  • Sinotrans to buy 50% stake in a joint venture with UPS

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • BP to reduce spot chartering for safety reasons
  • Profit slumped for Concordia Maritime
  • "Scandinavian Star" investigation launched

Marine Logweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • LR reports on MEPC meeting
    The 49th session of the IMO's Marine Environment Committee (MEPC 49) was held from July 14 to 18, 2003. Lloyd's Register has just issued a "Classification News" summary of what went on at this important meeting.
  • USCG proposes mandatory ballast water management
    Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking outlines a mandatory national ballast water management program for all vessels equipped with ballast water tank
  • Strike impacts Manitowoc Marine results
    The Manitowoc Company, reports second quarter marine sales were down 23 percent

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • Research group from Thailand studies Port of Portland environmental systems
  • Corps eyes dredging request from Schnitzer Steel Industries
  • MarAd boss heads to San Francisco to meet with Chinese trade team
  • Boeing report predicts doubling of air freighter fleet
  • Hanjin and TTI ink deal for China Shipping to use terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Maersk snaps up boxships from German financiers
    MAERSK SEALAND has snapped up as many as nine large panamax containerships in recent weeks, all for delivery in 2005.
  • Yards holding out for more cash for 2007 newbuilds
    SHIPBUILDERS are holding back from taking 2007 contracts in a bid to finally increase prices, suggesting a lull in the new order frenzy, writes Sam Chambers in Hong Kong.
  • Fraud in India may further hit Sembcorp profits
    SEMBCORP Logistics cannot rule out further earnings restatements after uncovering a S$18.5m ($10.9m) accounting fraud in its Indian subsidiary.
  • US 'grotesque' terror contract is scrapped
    SHOCK and awe barely begins to describe the political and public reaction to the Bush administration's proposed futures contract for terrorist events, an idea that was abruptly scrapped on Tuesday barely 24 hours after it first saw the light of day.
  • Smedvig ordered to pay Esso $70m after six-year legal fight
    NORWAY'S longest running court case ended yesterday with drilling contractor Smedvig being ordered to pay $70m to the local subsidiary of ExxonMobil, the world's largest oil company, writes Jerry Frank.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • Panama, Russia sign maritime accord
  • Nicaragua dry canal report 'soon'
  • Chemical brothers study short-sea
  • Troubled TMM sounds cautious note
  • Tasman Spirit: refloat attempt
  • Concordia issues profit warning
  • Madrid blocks Trasmed share sale
  • Tasman Spirit: new controversy
  • Ferryways posts freight growth
  • Baltic to reassess Handymax index
  • Crew rescued as bulker sinks
  • HDW disagreement kills lifeline
  • Zim seeks Pelican replacement
  • Syria bids for larger Iraq transit
  • Q-Ship posts record earnings
  • Prestige admission re-opens debate
  • Canmar upgrades Atlantic services
  • Hanjin Shipping sheds yard equity
  • SembLog profits overstated

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • DOT limits scope of DHL inquiry
    The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered the administrative law judge conducting the inquiry into the former DHL Airways to focus solely on the current ownership of the carrier.
  • U.S. air cargo off in June
    June volume dips 4.6 percent year-over-year, the second straight monthly decline following first-quarter gains.
  • Deutsche Post raises earnings target
    The German mail and express group raised its 2003 earnings forecast by at least $115 million after returning to profit in the second quarter.
  • Ficker new president of NITL
  • Boeing: Freighter fleet to double
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding profits up
  • Pledge to privatize Japan postal services
  • Stolt-Nielsen reassigns top transport execs
  • Monsoon rains jam Indian port
  • U.S. bans Burmese imports
  • Dragonair appoints Europe, U.K. cargo managers
  • TGAX Logistics gets China NVOCC licenses
  • China Shipping will shift So. Cal. service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • Melbourne dredging delays prompt PONL compensation claim
    P&O Nedlloyd is reportedly seeking up to US$300,000 in compensation from the Victorian Government over delays to Melbourne's channel deepening.
  • Owners grab bull charter market by the horns
    A bull charter market has developed from the ashes of the 2001 nadir and the shipbroker Howe Robinson expects its strength to be maintained well into 2005 and possibly beyond.
  • New S.Brazil box terminals to compete for swelling volumes
  • NITL names new president for US shipper lobby
  • Toll confident in face of 'anti-competitive' takeover probe
  • Brazil: Fortaleza seeks dredge cash to grow market share
  • SembCorp Logistics fraud: Threat of more writedowns, but president sees return to profitability for Indian operations
  • China formally joins US Container Security Initiative
  • Nhava Sheva bidders close to victory on profit protection
  • K Line's ITS strikes new terminal deal in Oakland

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • Waterfront sells off products tankers
    Two other Norwegian owners rumoured as buyers but both deny reports.
  • Tasman Spirit still leaking oil?
    Spill from laden Polembros tanker said to be worse but owner says damaged tanks now empty.
  • Old ships cost Concordia
    Difficulty in finding charters for elderly tankers hits Swedish owner's profit.
  • Baltic to produce new handymax index
    Move to bigger ships instigates plan to revise three-year old index.
  • Spain blocks Trasmediterranea stake sale
    Red tape stops former minister from selling 12% holding in leading ferry company.
  • DSME interim profit climbs
    But Korean yard's second quarter unchanged as higher costs take their toll.
  • Sumitomo goes quarterly
    New Japanese shipyard grouping issues first three monthly sales figures.
  • China joins United States' CSI
    US Customs to start pre-screening containers shipped from Shanghai and Shenzen.
  • AbleUK wins MarAd scrap deal
    US Maritime Administration overcomes political opposition to scrap Ghost Fleet ships in UK.
  • STX inks Hansa Treuhand order
    South Korean shipyard seals second deal for feeder containerships from German principals.
  • China urged to back Kra canal
    Controversial article suggests support for $25bn project to cut dependence on Malacca Straits.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2003
  • U.S., China maritime bilateral talks continue
  • Canmar, OOCL boost capacity of Europe/Montreal services
  • Hamburg Sud, NYK form new Asia/Africa/South America service
  • MarAd seeks industry comment on draft strategic plan
  • 15 more obsolete ships to leave James River fleet
  • Golar LNG raises $57 million in equity
  • Polar expands Asia network
  • Dragonair adds cargo managers for Europe, U.K.
  • U.S. Airways turns profit
  • Falvo named VP at Global Consolidators
  • C.H. Robinson sees double-digit profit growth
  • Landstar System names VP Northeast
  • FRA proposes alcohol and drug testing for non-U.S. rail employees
  • CN offers shippers online shipment status reports
  • Harbor Freight, NCB to demonstrate flat-rack loading
  • Florida outsources truck permitting to ACS
  • Bourns Inc. picks Menlo to handle global freight
  • World Cargo Alliance's 500th member office serves Iraq
  • U.S. steps up fight against illegal timber trade
  • Bush blocks business with Burma
  • GT Nexus reports 40% second-quarter growth
  • Brasreefer signs with INTTRA for cargo visibility
  • OOCL Logistics names Europe GM
  • PBB Global Logistics appoints 4 VPs
  • GAO questions Customs' long-term container security strategy
  • NIT League expected to name new president Wednesday
  • Kuehne & Nagel first-half profit up 11.8%
  • Exel's net profit dips despite contract logistics growth
  • U.S. to push agriculture at pre-WTO ministerial meeting in Canada
  • Appeals court limits due process rights under OFAC rules
  • ITC to publish annual review of tomatoes and pepper imports
  • ICC asks European Parliament to reject Rome II online rules
  • Vastera reports second quarter net loss
  • U.S. soybean shippers decry Europe's biotech food labeling
  • GAO: Mexico's maquiladoras in trouble
  • USTR, shippers applaud House passage of Chile, Singapore FTAs
  • CSI expands to two Chinese ports
  • China Shipping to use Hanjin's Long Beach mega-terminal
  • Georgia ports tops 1.5 million TEUs
  • Port of Rotterdam sees record first half
  • Dubai Ports Authority container volume up 24%
  • Port of Houston to raise more funds for Bayport expansion
  • Port of Miami posts 12% increase in June containers
  • Port of Algeciras Bay handles record volume in June
  • Panama Canal reports small increase in traffic
  • "Spoonful" of mercaptan caused vapors at Tacoma port
  • First LNG vessel in 23 years arrives at Cove Point, Md. Terminal
  • Stockton gets transfer for 500 acres on Rough and Ready Island
  • Hazmat teams detect no leaks from Maersk ship in Tacoma

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
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 forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
- 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