testata inforMARE
Cerca
16 June 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
03:17 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
August 4, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ship owners slam war risk label for Malacca Strait
    MOUNTING global pressure on London marine underwriters, who included the Malacca Strait as a war and terrorism risk, has led the Lloyd's Market Association's Joint War Committee to agree to hold an industry briefing.
  • My years as a protector of seamen: Nathan
    IT's a little known fact - President S R Nathan was a seamen's welfare officer during his early working years and deftly guided the forming of the first seamen's trade union here.
  • Cosco S'pore expects more conversions
    COSCO Corp Singapore Ltd, a ship repair and bulk carrier unit of China's largest shipping company, said it will repair more oil rigs, tankers and vessels that have higher margins, cutting its dependence on bulk carriers.
  • P&O Nedlloyd H1 profit almost doubles
  • NGV Tech wins RM6m contract

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco to co-organise major shipping conference in Shanghai
  • Shanghai capable of developing long-haul inter-modal connection
  • "K" Line opens another office in China
  • Seattle benefits from BC strike, report says
  • Hanjin to introduce Mexico, Guatemala feeder service
  • NYK opens representative office in Russia
  • Exel to manage supply chain for Tripp
  • United delays submission of documents to bankruptcy court
  • SIA cargo rises in Q1 but profit slips
  • AA to open new cargo export facility at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Fieo estimates losses to exporters at Rs 4,500 cr.
  • CCT now ready to handle more throughput
  • Copt leases land to KRL to set up SBM facility
  • JNPT takes prompt steps to decongest terminal
  • Dr Jacob Thomas sees Cochin Port sailing into rosier horizons

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Levett to spearhead Hellmann ocean growth
  • Bremerhaven's "Osthafen" to be enlarged
  • Mumbai: Lufthansa cancels flights due to floods
  • Merlin Rail ' A new freight train operator in the UK
  • TNT reports strong Q2/2005 performances in mail and express

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Spate of attempted boardings off Somalia
  • US Shipping's strong quarter
  • Nordic American Tanker Shipping earnings stronger in Q2
  • MARAD contract for Horizon
  • Brittany orders at Aker

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Liberia offers reward for dismissed maritime officials
  • Kleven books PSV order

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Interim license scheme putting BC truckers back to work
  • Everett Port Commissioners name contractors for marina work
  • Air cargo association taps Beijing for 2006 conference/general meeting
  • Catellus signs lease option for Port of Olympia property
  • New rules for wood packaging go into force on September 16

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • CMA CGM eyes CP Ships as next takeover target
    CONTAINER shipping's extraordinary summer continued yesterday when CMA CGM confirmed it was in talks with CP Ships "regarding a possible transaction".
  • Profits at P&O Nedlloyd almost double in last six months of operation
    P&O Nedlloyd has outperformed most other container lines in its final six months as an independent company, chief executive Philip Green said yesterday as he unveiled a near doubling of profits, writes Janet Porter.
  • Former names lobby MPs to halt insolvency rules change
    A PRESSURE group of former names at Lloyd's is urging UK Members of Parliament and peers to fight to freeze a change in insolvency rules that they fear could put all 36,000 present and former names at risk of bankruptcy.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Ghost export request
    CONGRESSIONAL approval is being sought by the US MarAd for a plan to export more ghost ships ' a scheme that requires exemptions from federal environmental rules
  • Expansion drives DryShips profits
    DRYSHIPS, the NASDAQ-listed dry bulk operator, reaped the profits of its dramatic expansion for the first time during its second quarter ' with more to come
  • Washington state cuts ferries
    WASHINGTON State is to reduce the number of passenger-only ferries operated despite $65M in new US federal funds for the ferries
  • Collision vessels reach Falmouth
    BOTH the container ship Sierra Express and general cargo vessel Dogger have arrived at the UK port of Falmouth for inspection and repairs following yesterday's collision
  • Polish electricians raise the stake
  • CMA CGM/Delmas talks extended
  • South African hit and run
  • Teekay joins GE for Indian gas deal
  • PONL posts strong results
  • Brittany director general walks out
  • Singapore seeks war risk talks
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
  • US short-sea interest criticised
  • Storm Matsu upgraded to typhoon

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • FMC to amend NVOCC contract rules
    Agency wants to change rules to allow shippers associations with non-vessel-operating members to enter into contracts.
  • Profits double for P&O Nedlloyd
  • Charleston winnows bidders for terminal projects
  • Vancouver boxes set to move today
  • CMA CGM, CSCL joint bid for CP Ships: Report
  • TTX system manages chassis
  • Charges hit Pacer 2Q
  • Halifax inks China Shipping deal
  • CSXI holds fuel fee
  • Loss for Kansas City Southern

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Future of CP Ships in the balance, as CMA CGM negotiates deal
    Consolidation in the container shipping industry is gathering pace, with today's confirmation by CMA CGM that it is in negotiations to buy CP Ships.
  • Canada's west coast container-trucking resuming momentum
    Container-movements in and out of Port of Vancouver (PoV) began slowly improving today, after news that half the region's trucking companies had signed an agreement proposed by a federal mediator.
  • Continuing consolidation uncertainties 'not helping' charter market
  • Full ships fail to kick-start flat rates say PONL
  • AADA to introduce September PSS
  • Maersk Sealand re-introduces China-MidEast direct link
  • NSW government upheaval clouds Botany decision
  • Third AAR international trial hailed a success
  • APMM's Sisco ready to go
  • St Petersburg top two box-terminals to escape industrial action
  • Mumbai port operations limping back to normality
  • CSCL denies CP Ships bid
  • Pyeongtaek's dedicated reefer facilities operational this month
  • K Line opens new China office tomorrow

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Anek moves into cargo shipping
    Greek ferry line makes surprise diversion into new area of operation.
  • P&O Nedlloyd profits leap again
    Better rates and tighter yield management puts line on course for full-year profit bonanza.
  • CMA CGM owns up to talks with CP
    French line also cites 'possible transaction', as speculation over joint bid with China Shipping intensifies.
  • DryShips bulks up
    Fleet expansion propels second quarter profits at George Economou's US listed bulker vehicle.
  • SembCorp snags Larsen order
    Contract for $400m rig will push record orderbook even higher.
  • NATS' numbers down
    Herbjorn Hansson's US-listed tanker outfit has seen a 30% decline in suezmax spot charter rates
  • Collision off Lizard
    Costamare boxship and Norwegian general cargo ship come together in English Channel.
  • Brittany inks Aker ro-pax
    Order from English Channel ferry operator follows hot on the heels of Tallink newbuilding deal.
  • US Shipping turns it around
    Reduced interest expenses plus extra operating income help US tanker owner sail into the black.
  • Teekay details RasGas deal
    US-listed tanker and gas carrier owner confirms newbuilding deals and charters for four LNG carriers.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Maersk moves towards completion of P&O Nedlloyd takeover
  • P&O Nedlloyd's first-half results boosted by higher margins, rates
  • Maersk quits Central America Discussion Agreement
  • UAL Corp. delays reorganization plan
  • American's cargo volumes continue to decline
  • LAN Airlines orders six more 767-300 airplanes
  • UPS improves its freight tracking technology
  • Delta Air Lines to add another U.S. mainland/Hawaii daily flight
  • Software write-off cuts Pacer's 2nd-quarter net income
  • FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications
  • ITC investigates competition for U.S. fresh orange and lemon industry
  • Smugglers nabbed shipping drugs in seafood shipment

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Shell puts paperwork officer on ships
    The oil major Shell's shipping and trading arm Stasco has increased their crews with an adminstration officer to relieve the ...
  • Telemar expands in finland
    Telemar Scandinavia in Sweden has purchased Finnish Navidec OY, specialised in sale and service of brands such as Sperry, Thrane ...
  • APM Terminals wins Bahrain contract
    APM Terminals in the A.P. Møller-Mærsk Group has secure a 25-year exclusive service contract at the Mina Salman ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 3, 2005
  • Marine fuel shipment spilled in Alberta train crash
    Bunker fuel oil spilling from 26 rail cars in a train derailment in Alberta, Canada.
  • Oil prices ease after US oil inventory reports
    Unexpected recovery in US crude imports sees oil ease off earlier record highs.
  • Cyprus seeking one million tonnes of fuel oil
    Cyprus looking to buy over one million metric tonnes of fuel oil from December.
  • Crude prices touch new records
    Fears about the future of Saudi Arabia, a ferocious hurricane season and stretched US refining capacity pushes oil prices to new all-time highs.
  • P&I club highlights bunker quality and low sulphur issues
    Bunker quality claims on the increase, potential problems ahead for compliance with sulphur legislation, P&I club warns.
  • New appointment at O.W. Bunker & Trading A/S
  • Bominflot announces low sulphur fuel oil supply
    The Bominflot group has announced that low sulphur fuel oil will be available in Hamburg from next month.
  • Japan: Demand pales on firmer bunker prices
    Japanese bunker demand was soft as bunker prices firmed by up to $4.50 on firmer crude.
  • China: Titan bumps up Nansha storage stake by 25%
    Hong Kong based Titan Petrochemicals Group Limited has increased its stake in the massive Nansha oil storage project on the Pearl River Delta.
  • MARPOL Annex VI: INTERTANKO to pursue reduced liability
    INTERTANKO has made only limited headway at the IMO with proposals for reduced liability for ships let down by bunker suppliers.
  • Rotterdam firmer Wednesday morning
  • Higher bunker prices lift ferry fares by 25%
    Daima Shipping Company has increased passenger fares for its ferry service in view of higher bunker fuel prices.
  • Hong Kong considers SECA status
    Hong Kong authorities are exploring the possibility of a SECA, but local suppliers are not supportive.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
MARITIME SERVICES
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
PORTS
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
SHIPPING
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
PORTS
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
PORTS
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
PORTS
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
LEGISLATION
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
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
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
- 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