testata inforMARE
Cerca
30 January 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
09:51 GMT+1
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
February 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Several cities vying to host next America's Cup
    America's Cup champion Larry Ellison said that San Francisco was his first choice for the next regatta - but quickly added that it was not guaranteed to host an event that will provide a significant boost to the host city's economy.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies Asia to Med/Black Sea/Europe US$200/TEU hike mid-March
  • APL to levy intra-Asia rate increase of US$100/TEU from March 1
  • OOCL levies emergency charge March 1-20 on PDR-Canada cargo
  • Pay or forfeit containership, Hanjin Heavy tells CMA CGM
  • Lianyungang January throughput up 17pc
  • Colombo box volume up 33pc at private SAGT container terminal
  • Jordan's ACT adds quay cranes to raise capacity to two million TEU
  • 8,272-TEU Albert Maersk biggest ever ship to call at Saigon
  • Kerry Logistics wins three major China contracts
  • PD Logistics to handle Tsingtao at Felixstowe for Halewood International
  • Continental, United bid to fly to Tokyo's downtown airport
  • Dallas/Fort Worth sees Asia freight volumes rise 38pc
  • Russia's roomy IL-76 dodges around EU noise pollution ban

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Om Freight Forwarders forays into super heavy lift ODC movement
  • Need for separate regulatory authority for logistics sector stressed
  • With resale ships' prices dropping, SCI goes shopping with over Rs 9K cr. in pocket
  • Logistics sector hopes for 'industry' status in Budget
  • SCI's worldwide agents meet from today
  • A&A sets out as logistics provider with experience & determination
  • DAMCO expands into Horn of Africa
  • Sharma invites Austrian tech in infrastructure-building
  • Investment promotion & protection pact signed with Latvia
  • Seafood exporters' hope floats on USDC's final review of anti-dumping duties
  • Basmati exports seen rising by 55 pc
  • KoPT Board defers ABG issue
  • Paradip Port springs a few surprises
  • Jet set for African safari
  • New 'India Permit' for high-capacity, multi-axle goods carriers mooted
  • AI wins 'Emerging Freighter Services of the Year' award
  • DHL wins 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' award
  • Rlys hauls in more revenue from commodities
  • Export credit rate slashed on foreign currency loans
  • Export stimulus review only in April'Khullar
  • Spectacular export figures from Gujarat SEZs
  • I-T Dept (WR) bats for lowering corporation tax!
  • Healthcare, travel & tourism draw high-level Fiji team to India

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
  • CAT Logistics opens logistics centre near Lyon
    CAT Logistics, a member of the CAT group, is reinforcing its presence in the Rh'ne-Alpes region in France. The logistics service provider has phased in a new 20,000 sqm logist...
  • Esprit and Fiege strengthen their ties
    The fashion clothing retailer Esprit and the Fiege Group, a logistics service provider based in Greven (Germany), recently inked a pact to intensify their year-long cooperatio...
  • Choice Logistics opens new hub in Dubai
    Choice Logistics, a global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has set up a regional hub in Dubai (UAE), which will serve a...
  • TransRussia 2010 in Moscow, 27-30 April
    The 15th edition of TransRussia, the largest international transport event in Russia and its neighbouring countries, is taking place in Moscow from 27-30 April 2010. T...
  • Corrigendum: Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday
    An unfortunate error crept into yesterday's article about Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday. The person who was able to blow out 60 candles was not Hans Dürrer, it w...
  • DHL Freight Germany gets new CEO
    DHL Freight, the division of Deutsche Post DHL that is responsible for the international road business, appointed Stefan Paul as its new managing director for Germany on 1 February...
  • Irish Continental Group opts for Gottwald
    The German crane manufacturer Gottwald Port Technology (Gottwald) recently received an order for a new mobile harbour crane from the Irish Continental Group (ICG). The equipme...
  • Port of Hamburg: Elbe dredging costs rising sharply
    The government of Hamburg (Germany) has reported that the cost to dredge the River Elbe's fairway is rising. The senate confirmed that the city state will have to pay EUR 35 millio...
  • Port-au-Prince reopens for scheduled flights
    Five and a half weeks after the disastrous earthquake in Haiti in 12 January, the airport that serves the capital Port-au-Prince is reopening for scheduled flights today ...
  • Durban's new airport get name
    The South African airport operator Airports Company South Africa has announced that the new airport in Durban will be named after King Shaka, a Zulu monarch. King Shaka intern...
  • US airlines scramble to get Tokyo routes
    American Airlines (AA) and Delta Airlines (DL) joined United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines in applying to serve Japan's Tokyo Haneda airport (HND)....
  • LH Cargo pilots to down tools
    The German union Cockpit, which represents the interests of 8,200 cockpit staff, has announced that around 94% of the Lufthansa and Germanwings pilots who can vote, are in favour o...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2010
  • Clipper brings blackmail charges against pirates
  • DSME inks five tanker deal with Sonangol

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Ports back governors' letter in support of new Columbia bridge
  • Senator Murray nets funding for Port of Seattle project
  • Port of Everett to reopen 10th Street Boat Launch
  • Port of Tacoma advancing Clean Truck Program
  • US rail freight traffic drops again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • UK court clarifies legality of ransom payments
    Ruling provides confirmation that payments to pirates are not illegal or contrary to public policy
  • Cash flow key to ship finance deals
    Markets will be less tough than expected - but only for owners with access to cash
  • MCA detains ship with rag in hull
    Rag used to plug crack in Russian ship's hull

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Paris to hold refinery talks
    THE FRENCH government today urged Total Oil to resolve its labour trauma and planned talks with the group this weekend
  • Falklands drilling this weekend
    AS A DRILLING rig arrived today in the islands, the Falklands Legislative Assembly reportedly promised that oil exploration would "commence as planned"
  • BDI gains on Chinese surge
    SPECULATION about a surge in Chinese demand for coal and iron ore after the weeklong Chinese New Year holiday has lifted the BDI for the third day in a row
  • Kremlin backs growing yards
    UNITED Shipbuilding Corp's CEO Roman Trotsenko has said Russia's yards recorded 62% growth in 2009
  • Petrobras begins importing fuel
    BRAZIL'S government-run oil company Petrobras has imported almost 1.2M barrels of gasoline this month, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Manila to start bulk surveys
    MANILA plans next month to begin surveying and clearing bulk cargoes at ports of discharge
  • Fortescue profits dive 94%
    FORTESCUE Metals has reported a 94% dive in profits for its first half

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • ACL to Raise Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • MSC Puts 8,085-TEU Ships Into East Coast
  • Oberstar Urges "Clean" Highway Extension
  • FMC Clears Trans-Pacific Carriers to Talk Environment
  • Did Snow Blow Truckload Rates Higher?
  • UPS, Commerce Department Partner to Boost Exports
  • Strong Short Line Traffic Beats Weather
  • USA Truck: 'We're Not Related' to USA Carriers
  • Domestic Intermodal Grew in Fourth Quarter
  • IANA Sees Intermodal Gain as Truck Surplus Fades
  • Icelandair to Sell Bluebird
  • Video: Goldman Sachs' Tom Kim on the economy and trans-Pacific trade
  • Railcar Makers ARI, US Railcar Team Up
  • Storms Cut Traffic at Large U.S. Railroads
  • CSCMP, Universities Partner to Promote Supply Chain
  • CMA CGM Seeks Delay of Ship Orders
  • CMA CGM Expects Rest of $500 Million Credit Soon
  • Lufthansa Cargo to Fly Through Four Day Strike
  • APL to Increase Intra-Asia Rates
  • SCI to Hike India-Europe Rates
  • South Carolina Ports Promotes Senior Managers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Gung ho fat choy: The Chinese New Year 4707 promises much
    One sixth of the planet's population is currently celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year - the Year of the Tiger. Beginning on Valentine's Day [February 14] and corresponding with the new black moon, the 15-day festival is a late starter this year; nonetheless the big cat intends to hit the ground running to perpetuate the global growth revival.
  • Green fuel legislation a 'huge challenge'
  • CMA CGM back in headlines
  • UN climate change chief resigns
  • Port of Montreal receives more government infrastructure funding
  • FMC moves to change NVOCC tariff filing rules

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Frightening lesson
    Chip and LNG carriers are first to the scene after a tall ship with 64 students and teachers sinks off Brazil.
  • Fine levied
    US judge upholds Fleet Management's plea agreement in criminal case over Cosco Busan spill.
  • Demo doom
    Broker says demo prices are inflated and owners should brace themselves for a slide in scrap values.
  • Good for tankers
    Total refinery strike could be a positive for crude tanker owners by boosting congestion, analyst says.
  • Two speed scrap
    Big challenges lie ahead for many ship recycling yards as new convention kicks in, says GL's Gramann.
  • Dredgers sought
    Florida's Port Manatee seeking bids for dredging for 12.5 metre depth in $200m expansion plan.
  • Looking abroad
    Dahlman Rose analyst says Petrobras may consider taking internationally built units for massive rig and drillship tenders.
  • Buyers' blues
    New recycling convention pushed cash buyers 'off the hook'.
  • Dry-bulk boost
    Stephens analyst upgrades three US-listed bulker stocks on expectations of "meaningful upside" ahead.
  • Recycling blow
    War of words as heat turns up on efforts to get new ship recycling convention ratified.
  • Hijack warning
    Ships vulnerable to possible surge in Somali pirate attacks after monsoon period, NATO warns.
  • Pressure point
    Campaigner says ship recyclers can afford to improve yard standards from pocketing profits.
  • All washed up
    Carnage off Lagos as storm grounds 16 veteran tankers and cargoships in Takwa Bay.
  • Wet to dry
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy accepts owner's request to switch three-ship tanker order to bulkers.
  • Ship sought
    US businessman Erik Hultkrantz looking for vessel to restart Maine to Nova Scotia ferry run.
  • Nothing fishy
    Norwegian authorities let a Russian fish carrier off the hook after master interrogated.
  • Humpuss thaw
    Setback for Spyros Polemis as freezing order against Humpass for charter hire defaults is cut by $15m.
  • Doulos denied
    South Africa refuses to let world's oldest passengership begin new life in Port Elizabeth.
  • Eidesvik happy
    Green Reefers CEO Troil Eidesvik content with NOK 2m yield from subsequent offering despite many of the shares remaining unsold.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Sammy Ofer's returning ships to the North of England, Evangelos Marinakis plans another US float and Hyundai Heavy's huge orderbook has less than two years to run.
  • Drillship drop
    Analyst cuts 2011 earnings outlook for DryShips due to softening of drillship market.
  • Stack shrinks
    Seacor's Gulf of Mexico lay-up list was cut in the fourth quarter as it handed back chartered tonnage.
  • It's quotes time
    There's plenty of argy bargy down at the Falklands and there's no neighbourly love at the Sovcomflot trial.
  • Dockwise down
    Profit and revenue dipped in 2009 for Dutch heavy-lift group in subdued markets.
  • Divi dashed
    Stolt-Nielsen opts against full-year dividend pending evidence of a sustained market recovery.
  • Volgaflot signs
    Russian owner continues fleet renewal with order for 10 mini-bulkers at Okskaya and Nevsky shipyards.
  • Glory 'not free'
    Zodiac denies reports that its hijacked car carrier Asian Glory has been released by pirates.
  • Finnish smash
    Euroafrica and Norresundby cargoships damaged in collision off coast of Finland.
  • Seacor ahead
    New York-listed shipowner's fourth quarter profit takes a dive but its numbers are ahead of analysts' forecasts.
  • Futures bright
    Herman Michelet-led derivatives player Imarex posts best ever pre-tax earnings in 2009.
  • Filipino rescued
    Crewman found "disoriented" in cabin after suspected stroke rescued from Cido ship off Alaska.
  • Bonheur buoyant
    Fred Olsen tanker, offshore and cruise owner posts higher profit despite slumping suezmax value.
  • NWS falls
    Russian river-sea specialist sees freight volumes drop 16% in 2009, but

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • FMC has economic, 'green' agenda
  • ACL to raise transatlantic rates April 1
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia/Europe rates
  • TSA: Airlines to inspect 75% of cargo
  • U.S. Soybean Export Council retained
  • Choice Logistics opens Dubai hub
  • FMC to end NVO tariff rate publishing
  • Panalpina adds Antwerp/Houston LCL service
  • Damco opens Djibouti outlet
  • Port Manatee prepares for container terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • 2010 ' a year for those with cash in their pockets
    The shipping accountant and adviser Moore Stephens predicts that 2010 "will be a good year for anyone in the shipping industry with cash and access to finance", despite the pressure
  • Icebreakers remain in port for this season
    The three Danish icebreakers are most likely to stay in port this winter season. The Danish Naval Command has estimated that the ice in Danish waters will not cause any

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Fleet Management ordered to pay $10 million
    US Department of Justice also orders the implementation of a compliance plan to heighten training when engaged in US trade.
  • End of week sees mostly firming prices
    Fundamentals keeping pressure on bunker markets.
  • 'Huge' technical challenge of meeting greener fuel regulation
    Complex changeovers, minimal experience, bad fuel and management could increase opportunity for errors, warns expert in transport.
  • Market analysis: Rotterdam retains price advantage
    Sales were down in 2009 but the port has the best value bunkers.
  • Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Piraeus customs strike may end earlier than expected.
  • Shippers to see increased levy following major bunker spill
    Australia announces changes to Protection of the Sea Levy, proposal on international liability limit submitted to MEPC 60.
  • CEPSA Marine Fuels changes image
    Says new corporate image will help company 'consolidate its international presence'.
  • Stone Oil offers new Gulf gasoil/lubricant service
    Local player has a new barge and no barge fee for lubricants to better meet customer needs.
  • Durban runs out of fuel oil
    Mixed bunker prices in Middle East and Africa on Friday.
  • Opinions split on effect of ISO 8217 revision
    Supplier calls for 11th hour changes, testing agencies play down risk of more quality disputes.
  • PSO buys March HSFO cargoes, LSFO cargo rejected
    Cargo from Middle East trader said to have failed sulphur tests.
  • Divisions over proposed ISO 8217 changes
    Call for ISO 8217 Working Group to take suppliers' concerns into account.
  • Bunker demand dull, prices mixed
    Product availability healthy across the main Asian bunkering ports.
  • Relocation of Petrosummit office in Singapore
    The company in Singapore will close on February 19 for the relocation.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
PORTS
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
PORTS
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
SHIPPING
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
PORTS
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
SHIPPING
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
PORTS
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
PORTS
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
SHIPPING
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
SHIPPING
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
SHIPYARDS
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
SHIPPING
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
LOGISTICS
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
PORTS
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
PORTS
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
NEWS
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
SHIPPING
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
CRUISES
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
PIRACY
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
SHIPPING
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
PORTS
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
PORTS
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
PORTS
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
PIRACY
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
PORTS
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
NEWS
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
COMPANIES
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
PORTS
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
PORTS
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
PORTS
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
PORTS
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
SHIPPING
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
PORTS
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
TRUCKING
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
TRUCKING
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
COMPANIES
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
NEWS
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
ASSOCIATIONS
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
SHIPPING
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
SHIPPING
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
PORTS
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
SHIPPING
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
PORTS
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
ASSOCIATIONS
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
CRUISES
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
SHIPPING
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
PORTS
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
PORTS
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
PORTS
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
INDUSTRY
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
LAW
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
COMPANIES
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
SHIPPING
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
SHIPPING
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
PORTS
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
SHIPPING
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
PORTS
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
SAFETY & SECURITY
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
INDUSTRY
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
COMPANIES
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
SHIPPING
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
SHIPPING
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
INDUSTRY
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
SHIPPING
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
PORTS
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
CRUISES
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
COMPANIES
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
LOGISTICS
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
SHIPYARDS
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
PORTS
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
INDUSTRY
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
COMPANIES
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
ACCIDENTS
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
LAW
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
PORTS
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
MOURNING
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
AWARDS
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
COMPANIES
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
PORTS
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
PORTS
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
- 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