testata inforMARE
Cerca
05 November 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
14:10 GMT+1
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
April 19, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index climbs for 4th day on BHP speculation
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, climbed for a fourth day on speculation that mining company BHP Billiton Ltd booked a coal and iron-ore transporter.
  • Australia to extend Barrier Reef tracking system
    Australia yesterday said it would extend a satellite ship-tracking system to cover all of the massive Great Barrier Reef after a Chinese ship ran aground threatening an environmental catastrophe.

Sched Netweb site
  • PIL, Wan Hai resume Far East-northern Europe service
  • MSC adds 2 calls, 2 ships to its Asia-Mideast-Med Falcon run
  • Jakarta port riot kills three, but shipping resumes
  • Seaspan boss: Deeper downturn needed to force consolidation
  • Australia's Mariana Express Line calls at Tianjin port
  • HK customs seize US$2 million in UK-bound cigarettes
  • CSAV volume up 44pc to 204,100 TEU in March
  • Virginia Ports March container volume rises 22.3pc
  • OOCL adds eFolder to its My OOCL Centre's ePouch
  • Slovenia's Luka Koper retains Infinity as south-east Asian rep
  • Volcanic ash closes north European airports, costs US$200 million a day
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo increases 22.9pc in March
  • US$439.5 million logistics facility opens near Guangzhou airport
  • China Eastern resumes Taiyuan-Taipei service
  • BA forecasts 10pc growth in African traffic in four years

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV NORASIA to upgrade IMEX service
  • Smashing into Great Barrier Reef, ship stuck for a week
  • 53 years young, JBS group looks ahead to new challenges
  • Dhaka spinners oppose yarn imports from India
  • USDC begins review of shrimp anti-dumping duty
  • FTA with Israel seen trebling trade
  • HCC to build dry dock for Navy
  • Krishnapatnam port sets a 'fine new loading record
  • Major Ports directed to instal radiation detectors
  • Gati sails' into Rs 4.11 cr. profit in 4th quarter
  • Skies clear for take-offs
  • Major global logistics park to come up in Raigad
  • Only slight fall in cargo traffic at ICD-Tughlakabad after blaze
  • CMIE sees robust 9.2 pc growth in 2009-10
  • Move to deter cotton yarn exports decried
  • Pulses export by SEZ issue sent to CCEA
  • Optimistic on exports, Khullar still sees grey areas
  • Garment producers to raise prices in phases
  • CBDT panel weighing MAT options
  • Move to ease SEZ land contiguity norms
  • IMC taking team on 'Shalom Israel' from April 24
  • Saudi King may come calling
  • Seminar on telecom supply chain

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • ID Logistics opens new logistics centre
    The French logistics enterprise ID Logistics recently opened a new logistics platform in southern France for its customer Leroy Merlin, a French do-it-yourself chain store. The 54,...
  • FedEx Express launches first overnight service from Hong Kong to Europe
    FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, has become the first provider to offer an overnight service from Hong Kong to Europe, according to the company. To accomplish this FedEx ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics obtains greenhouse gas certification
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, a global shipping and logistics company based in Scandinavia, has become the first shipping company to receive formal third-party verification of it...
  • New Ulm'Melzo shuttle with stop in Niederglatt
    Intercontainer-Interfrigo SA, headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), has been operating a new overnight shuttle service between Ulm (Germany) and Melzo (Italy), with ...
  • Crash of Mexican A300F kills six people
    An A300B4-200 freighter operated by the Mexico City-based cargo carrier AeroUnion crashed on approach to Monterrey (Mexico) at around 23.00 local time Tuesday, hitting a roadw...
  • Marc Y. Bruneau joins Montreal Port Authority board
    Michel M. Lessard, chairman of the board of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), said that the government of Quebec (Canada) has asked Marc Y. Bruneau to join the boar...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Coast Guard District Commander temporarily relieved of duties
  • NASSCO begins construction on thirteenth T-AKE vessel
  • Port of Seattle honors ties to Japan with cherry tree planting ceremony
  • Northwest firms in-line for MarAd grant funds
  • US rail freight traffic continues upward swing

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Panamax surplus forecast to send rates crashing to 2002 levels
    Surplus of up to 261 panamax bulkers by the end of 2010
  • Iranian VLCCs back on storage duty
    As many as 18 vessels owned by national tanker company now deployed off coast
  • Newbuildings find work but single-hull phase-out to keep rates buoyant
    Third of new suezmaxes delivered this year from shipyards found employment on the spot market.
  • APL charters MISC newbuilding pair
    Singapore line charters two 8,500 teu ships originally committed to Malaysia's MISC
  • UASC to revive Asia-northern Europe service
    Line to re-launch its Asia-northern Europe AEC1 service, suspended in December 2008

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Volcanic boon for ferries
    Ash from Icelandic volcano has disrupted flightsP&O FERRIES told Fairplay today demand for its services is "unprecedented" after volcanic ash closed down airports across Britain and northern Europe.
  • US Navy: follow the pirate loot
    A TOP US military official has reportedly recommended tracking the spoils of piracy as a way of cracking down on attacks against commercial vessels
  • Tallink reduces losses
    ESTONIAN ferry group Tallink has announced losses of 255M kroons ($22M) for the second quarter of its financial year
  • Croatia extends yard deadline
    CROATIA today announced that it has extended the deadline for prospective investors to bid for its six government-owned shipyards
  • Spat over JWP rekindled
    THE TUG-of-war over timing for the planned 2.7M teu deepsea box terminal in Wilhelmshaven is becoming more acute
  • Iran sanctions move closer
    US CONGRESS appears poised to advance its unilateral plan to sanction international companies importing refined products to Iran
  • Tax break electrifies Gothenburg
    GOTHENBURG'S port told Fairplay today it welcomes the Swedish government's proposal for a tax break on onshore power supply for vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Oil Distillates Market Improves
  • Electro-Motive Opens Refit Center in Mexico
  • Hoffa Backs Bid to Block Mexican Trucks
  • Wan Hai Joins India-Far East Service
  • Short Line Volume Spikes
  • LaHood Views Panama Canal Expansion Work
  • Inventories to Stay Lean
  • Housing Construction Shows Life
  • U.S. Manufacturing Growth Accelerates
  • DOT Workers to Receive Back Pay
  • Shipowners Swap Fees for Stake in CSAV
  • CMA CGM Ups Black Pearl Frequency
  • Japan Ship Orders Fell Steeply in 2009
  • LA-Long Beach Container Volume Gains
  • Canadian National Promises Better Attitude
  • Volcanic Ash Shuts European Airports for Second Day

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Fledgling liner gets ready to roar
    With the echo from the last delegates to leave CI's Global Liner Shipping Conference in London this week beginning to fade, and keynote speeches already electronically transcribed into shipping headlines around the world, there is nevertheless no lull in industry news; it is after all a big week for the new carrier kid on the block, The Containership Company (TCC).
  • Taipan pirates to test Dutch & German legal minds
  • IMO inches forward on shipping emissions
  • US west coast ports continue bounce
  • UASC confirms new Asia/N.Europe service
  • Holed boxship to undergo temporary repairs

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Transpetro confirms LPG order
    Brazilian shipyard scores massive tender for eight LPG newbuildings ordered by transportation arm of domestic oil giant Petrobras.
  • Boyden buoys Safe on bulker buy
    An analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald says Safe Bulkers is well positioned for further fleet foray following company's kamsarmax kick.
  • Rex rests conflict fears
    Rex Harrington says his dual directorships at Navios Acquisition and Genmar will not violate a US anti-competition law.
  • Reef short cut turns costly
    Officers of Japanese owned handymax fined $195,000 for risking Australian spill.
  • Safe slates two in China
    Polys Hajioannou-led shipowner taps cash from March equity issue to pen a pair of kamsarmax newbuildings.
  • Maersk ship held in Nigeria
    Danish boxship detained in Lagos after one container suspected of carrying toxic waste.
  • D'Amico crewman rescued
    USCG rushes to aid of Italian seafarer taken ill onboard suezmax off coast of Texas.
  • Volcanic eruption hits TradeWinds
    Distribution of this week's edition of the shipping industry's favourite newspaper is delayed by European flight cancellations.
  • Troim takes up Seadrill stock
    John Fredriksen's lieutenant buys 10,000 Seadrill shares on its New York debut.
  • Michelet nets farewell pay rise
    Imarex founder Herman Michelet books bigger salary and bonus in his final year in the CEO's seat.
  • Royal approval for Acergy
    Royal Bank of Scotland raises full-year estimate for offshore player by 25% and upgrades to buy.
  • Camillo Eitzen redraws loan terms
    Oslo-listed shipowner makes $20m payment and must "monetize" assets as new bank pact kills off need for share sale.
  • Qatar Nav takes over Q-Ship
    Chairman hails growth prospects as container line completes merger with tanker compatriot.
  • Gdansk yard claws its way back
    Tough-going for iconic Polish shipbuilder but new outsourcing orders ease the pressure.
  • Cleaning up their act?
    Hong Kong detained only one vessel during March, a Cambodian-flagged general cargoship.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Nobu Su's TMT ends two-year ordering freeze, while Sophocles Zoullas remains top of the US-execs' pay league.
  • Davie lays off more workers
    Restructuring Canadian shipbuilder to lose another 100 jobs, albeit temporarily.
  • Ugland estate divvied up
    Grandson of recently-deceased Norwegian shipowner Johan Jorgen Ugland gets majority share.
  • Shih Wei way short of profit
    Taiwanese bulker owner posts big drop in earnings after tough 2009.
  • Gearbulk to stay anchored in UK
    Open hatch bulker operation will not follow other Jebsen ventures in moving to Norway.
  • Quotes of the week
    Aristotle Onassis' bipolarity revealed and US president Barack Obama takes the fight to Somali pirates.
  • BLT slips to large loss
    Dip in revenues and high costs sent Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker into the red in 2009.
  • Daesun bags bulker orders
    Handysize deals could cost $120m at South Korean yard as Europeans pen five firm and optional contracts.
  • Weather hits Shen Neng inspection
    Divers may have to wait days to survey hull of Chinese bulker which grounded on Australian reef.
  • Malavika oil cleaned up
    Indian authorities recover nearly all fuel oil that spilled from Essar bulker hit by barge.
  • Croatia extends yard deadline
    Government gives potential buyers another month to grab six shipbuilders.
  • Pipavav eyes rig deal
    Indian shipyard wants entry into oil and gas market as it lines up takeover of western European owner.
  • Seadrill in US trading debut
    Thursday saw John Fredriksen's oil rig company start trading in the US after gaining NYSE listing.
  • CSAV seals equity swap
    German shipowners take stake in troubled Chilean liner company in return for $360m investment.
  • Tallink cuts costs and losses
    Second quarter more positive for Baltic ro-ro player, but deficit still $22m.
  • Xiamen Port's profits slide
    Full year results at Chinese port group impacted by harsh trade conditions and fierce competition.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • NYK in coal deal
  • Coast Guard: Ship master appeared intoxicated
  • FMC's Dye suggests caution on reforms
  • Service focus pays off, Deutsche Post DHL CEO says
  • Cathay air freight up 22.9% in March
  • Landstar: Freight environment improving
  • Hub Group to buy 2,000 containers
  • New company to take over Agility-U.S. contract
  • Descartes completes Porthus acquisition
  • Report: Port truckers can't afford maintenance
  • Rotterdam sees cargo volumes rise

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Hammerodde back in service
    Bornholmstrafikken's Hammerodde is back in service between R'nne and K'ge after a two months long refit at the STX Europe Shipyard, Helsinki. The ferry has been outfitted with an extra''
  • Shen Neng 1 ship owners apologise ' accident caused by fatigue
    Hu Wei, spokesmen of Shenzhen Energy Transport who owns Shen Neng 1, apologize for the problems caused by the ship grounding on the Great Barrier Reef. 'We are fully committed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
  • Bunker prices close in on $500
  • Bunker markets see crude prices plunge
    Oil markets spooked, bunkers mostly wary.
  • Stable prices across Europe
    NYMEX showing losses of almost $2 in early trading.
  • Softening prices in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading.
  • Quarterly oil price forecast turns bullish
    New 'oil strength' index from Global Risk Management upgraded from 'neutral' position.
  • Middle East and East Asia fuel oil markets both heavily supplied
    Another Saudi cargo comes onto the market as Fujairah bunker prices hold well below Singapore.
  • Algeciras bunker sales buck overall port trend
    Decline in first quarter bunker volumes despite more than 6% increase in port throughput.
  • Brightoil to start Rotterdam operations within three months
    Executive director says long-term plans call for expansion to Houston.
  • Bunker prices generally firming
    Busan bunker market sees some of the sharpest increases.
  • IBIA appoints vice chairman
    Bob Lintott will succeed Mike Ball as chairman in 2011.
  • Sinopec (HK) to get first bonded fuel cargo in Shanghai
    A 380-cSt fuel oil cargo is due to arrive on April 20.
  • Ship operators must not underestimate impact of lubes
    Proper use of marine lubricants can make the difference between profit and loss.
  • Brightoil subleases Horizon Terminal storage
    Brightoil clarifies it has no direct contract with the terminal in Singapore.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks at fresh high
    More than 25 million barrels have accumulated.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
PORTS
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
LEGISLATION
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
SHIPPING
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
PORTS
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
PORTS
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
ACCIDENTS
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
TRADE
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
PORTS
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
LEGISLATION
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
SHIPPING
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
PORTS
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
SHIPPING
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
PORTS
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
SHIPPING
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
INDUSTRY
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
OFFSHORE
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
ACCIDENTS
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
PORTS
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
SHIPPING
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
PORTS
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
SHIPPING
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
PORTS
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
- 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