testata inforMARE
Cerca
18 July 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
15:34 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
March 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rate by US$400/TEU April 1
  • Shanghai fell 25.4pc in February to 2.41 million TEU, Singapore off 7.7pc
  • Argentina coast guard sinks Chinese trawler in hot pursuit for poaching
  • UN's July 1 box weigh-in rule lacks enforcement in Europe and US
  • CMA CGM levies US$10 per box after Congo inspection fee imposed
  • China advances rail and containership deals with Iranian authorities
  • Irish GDP up 7.8pc in 2015, emerges from worst-ever recession
  • HK'S U-Freight's China Customs navigation featured at Atlanta March 30
  • Rotterdam redirects 4 kilometres of Betuwe Route to improve flow
  • NYK, Weatherners, Kozo Keikaku JV to develop next-gen shipping
  • Optimarin lands deal for ballast systems for 46 Carisbrooke ships
  • Beijing's private Okay Airways announces commitment for twelve B737s
  • Philippine Airlines orders six A350-900s to fly to New York
  • DHL, Posti & Bring to offer B2C parcel delivery in Nordics, Baltics
  • Air cargo needs to be quicker and slicker to demonstrate added value
  • IATA and Lufthansa expect air cargo help, not hindrance from Berlin

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Diminishing economies of scale seen from new generation of megaships
  • DNV GL, Gard & The Swedish Club work together to help reduce anchor losses
  • IRClass Academy's seminar on Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling on Friday
  • NISAA conducts its annual Business Forum 2016 with grandeur
  • Chennai Port repeats record performance in container handling
  • Chennai-Colombo regular RoRo service flagged off
  • India & Iran all set to finalise Chabahar port development project
  • JSW Infrastructure & South West Port consortium win mechanisation project of EQ-1, 2, 3 berths at Paradip Port on BOT basis
  • AMTOI Day celebrated with gusto
  • CONCOR's Kathuwas MMLP to be inaugurated on March 19
  • NACFS conference on AEO & Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi on Friday
  • Sugar mills sign export deals

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Salty waters meet fresh waters
  • Less railfreight for DB
  • Electrification of India's northern railway proceeding
  • Hello, can you read me Osis?
  • New major shareholders for wagon hire company
  • Uneasy times for Global Ports
  • Air Seychelles ups Jo'burg service again
  • TGW expands executive board
  • Rhenus inaugurates Frankfurt south hub
  • MOL to appoint chief country representatives
  • Cool Canadian enhancing cross-border business
  • New service in the South Pacific
  • IAG Cargo flies for "DB the Man" exhibition
  • Nile Dutch swallows Safmarine MPV's services
  • Camion Transport scoops up two Zünd divisions
  • Legal expert to chair Baca

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Modest growth for dry bulk on the cards in 2016
    The dry bulk market is expected to enjoy modest growth of 0.5% year-on-year for 2016, according to Luciana Salles, principal analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade. She highlighted that the...
  • Vard branches into cruise ship construction
    Vard, the Norwegian offshore services and specialised vessel builder in Italy's Fincantieri group, says it has signed a letter of intent to build four expedition-type cruise vessels of about 10,000 gt for Ponant, the French expedition cruise operator owned by the Pinault family. The...
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine restructuring going smoothly, minister reports
    South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young Suk has assessed that restructuring efforts at beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are progressing smoothly. HMM, South Korea's second-biggest shipping company, has been selling assets and renegotiating charters as it works...
  • Creditors to lower interest rate for STX O&S
    The creditors of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) are planning to cut their interest rates to help the company survive. Sources from STX O&S told IHS Fairplay that the shipbuilder's banks plan to drop interest rates to 1% from the current 3%...
  • Mombasa adds half a million teu of new capacity to deal with congestion woes
    Kenya's Port of Mombasa completed phase 1 of its Mombasa Port Development Project (MPDP) increasing the capacity of the large congested east African port by 550,000 teu. The USD217 million Japan-funded project to build the Kipevu container terminal took four years to build. It includes three...
  • South Korea re-enters container leasing business
    South Korea has made a second attempt to establish a domestic container leasing business with logistics firm City Airport, Logis and Travel (CALT), a joint venture between Korea International Trade Association and a Chinese...
  • Last Australian-crewed oil tanker sails for Singapore
    The last in a fleet of five Australian-managed and -crewed fuel tankers has left the country's coastal trade for Singapore, never to return. British Fidelity, a 29,335 gt Isle of Man-flagged product tanker built in 2003, has been working the Australian coast for multinational BP, carrying fuel...
  • Reorganised China Merchants Group appoints new leadership
    China Merchants Group, after taking over Sinotrans & CSC in December 2015, has selected two new vice-presidents. Li Xiaopeng, general manager of China Merchants Group, and Zhao Huxiang, president of Sinotrans & CSC, were both appointed as vice-presidents of the new China Merchants Group by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration...
  • Seaborne coal import to settle at 903 million tonnes in 2016
    Global seaborne import of steam coal is estimated to drop 6 million tonnes year on year to 903 million tonnes in 2016, according to Scott Dendy, director of IHS Coal. Speaking at the recent IHS Maritime & Trade briefing event, he explained that the drop is closely linked to declining coal...
  • US eases Cuba sanctions on box carriers
    The Obama Administration has made it easier for vessels trading in the US to add Cuba to their itinerary. The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on 15 March announced it will begin allowing vessels to transport authorised cargo originating in the US...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Amazon air freight plan a wake-up call: improve standards or customers will become competitors
  • Alert to forwarders of high financial risks of accepting 'freehand' shipments for a small fee
  • More service cuts announced as fleet of idle containerships hits record level
  • Indonesia logistics industry stays bullish despite falling volumes and port development gridlock
  • Japan Post Holdings on acquisition trail, and not just logistics
  • 'Someone is going to die': experts warn lawmakers over self-driving cars
  • China in transition

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Responders extinguish Bayou Sorrel platform fire
  • Swedish Club analysis gives new insights into P&I claims
  • VIDEO: Argentine Coast Guard sinks Chinese trawler
  • Tidewater draws $600 million maximum from revolver
  • $1.5 million penalty and ship ban in pollution case
  • Administration won't open up Atlantic for offshore drilling
  • Another Suda liftboat set for delivery
  • Engine for first ethane fueled LEG carrier passes TAT

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Harley Marine Services earns Coast Guard honor
  • CKYHE Alliance members plan service network changes
  • Weather forces Coast Guard to perform helicopter rescue
  • Mitsui vessel autopilot system shows energy savings during test
  • Port association schedules annual spring conference

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • MAIB finds multiple errors in Hoegh Osaka grounding
    Faulty equipment, inaccurate cargo weights and miscommunication contributed to vessel's list and grounding
  • UK Chamber of Shipping's new president to pledge action on safety
    Shell's Grahaeme Henderson to deliver speech at UK Chamber of Shipping's AGM
  • MR tanker rates remain soft amid product stockpiles
    But LR rates recover on naphtha flows
  • CSCL in management reshuffle
    Senior executives with financial background are taking the helm
  • View from the Bridge: Robbert van Trooijen
    The chief executive of Maersk's merged Asian operations refuses to see only negatives in the market and wants to make the most of 2M's lead
  • Idle box fleet nears record highs
    With overcapacity and weak demand expected to continue throughout 2016, lines will have little choice but to lay up yet more ships
  • Suezmax and aframax rates continue March rally
    Singapore time-charter demand continues, as 20 vessels are fixed with storage options
  • Cobelfret orders six ro-ro workhorses
    Latest order follows contracts for two larger ro-ro vessels at Hyundai Mipo last year
  • BV cuts ship design review time by 40% in software trial
    CSSC ship design arm reports time savings in initial trial on bulk carrier design
  • TEN remains bullish on core tankers market
    But Greece-based owner 'a believer' in gas for longer term
  • Yang Ming and RCL to expand slot exchange and vessel chartering services
    Co-operation aims to enhance competitiveness and cut costs
  • Odfjell Terminals to get new chief executive
    Frank Erkelens will join the company on May 1, 2016
  • Panama establishes maritime co-operation ties with Egypt
    Egyptian authorities plan to make maritime transportation sector one of the country's key economic pillars
  • IHI unit to exit stake in Brazilian shipyard
    Transaction expected to be done in mid-April 2016
  • Ponant eyes Vard cruiseship quartet
    Each ship will be able to hold 180 passengers in 92 cabins along with 110 crew
  • Gener8 closes 2015 with a bang
    Stock remains a laggard with company expected to take delivery of an additional 12 VLCCs in 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Goodman takes control of Brazil logistics property platform
  • E-commerce lifts FedEx revenue 8 percent, costs cut into profit
  • A president Trump would face Herculean task of abolishing NAFTA
  • NileDutch strengthens West Africa presence with acquisition
  • Container lines can add Cuba port call to US services
  • Brazil beef exports show early-year muscle
  • Idle container ship capacity hits record high
  • Ensenada port grabs Mexico-bound cargo from LA-LB
  • Cosco Pacific tipped to bag Greek state rail operator
  • Slide show: Key takeaways from TPM 2016
  • Chennai Port offers rail incentives to ease truck woes
  • Mombasa completes new terminal to aid productivity
  • LA-LB truck turn times stuck in low gear

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • NileDutch buys up Safmarine MPV
    Operator picks up Maersk's Europe-to-West Africa multipurpose ship services and operations from rival.
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells shares; backers buy
    New York-listed shipowner says company directors and Lolli-Ghetti family could spend $15m in public offering.
  • China Merchants Group tied to Baltic bid
    State-run conglomerate reportedly among suitors for London shipping marketplace.
  • Gener8 to take a 'hard look' at dividend
    Chief financial officer wonders if payout will be valued as he gives colourful view on tough finance market.
  • Former RS Platou investors seek Clarksons stock sales
    Peter Anker among those selling shares in shipbroker after the end of lock-in period.
  • Confidence takes Teekay Offshore higher
    Teekay spinoff's stock up 48% so far this week as jitters over liquidity gap fade.
  • Stock prices and special sauce block tanker mergers
    Peter Georgiopoulos wants to consolidate tanker market but says it is presently difficult.
  • Poland plots shipbuilding revival
    Finance ministry introducing new tax breaks to boost domestic industry.
  • Island wins green light from bondholders
    Norwegian owner ready to move forward with its debt restructuring after unanimous approval.
  • RollDock acquires L&T newbuilding
    Dutch heavylift owner adds semi-submersible unit from Indian shipbuilder, bringing its fleet to seven.
  • Qingdao sells six tugs to Svitzer alliance
    Collaboration between Chinese port and Danish company takes shape with $31.7m S&P deal.
  • Minister: HMM restructuring on track
    Kim Young-suk says Korean owner's refinancing backed by watchdog and major creditor.
  • Neepa starts Bangladesh to India run
    Multipurpose Harbour-1 inaugurates service from PCT to seven Indian ports.
  • Iran says first oil to Greece due this month
    Oil ministry executive says important deal will move forward despite rumours of restrictions.
  • Major management reshuffle at CSCL
    Restructuring Chinese company replaces chief executive, chairman and investment strategy committee.
  • Ceyhan ready to load Kurdish crude again
    Greek suezmax docks in Turkish port to lift cargo after stoppage ends.
  • Boxship crews told to watch their step
    Survey conducted by the Swedish Club finds that 60% of falls and slips on vessels occur on containerships.
  • TAS AHTS delivery refused over "quality issues"
    Malaysian builder gears up for legal fight after two completed $13.5m ships rejected by buyer.
  • Paragon maintains Nasdaq listing after share split
    Greek bulker owner regains compliance with US exchange's $1 price requirement.
  • BW Group hires Bonfils to lead bulker drive
    Nordic Bulk Carriers founder joins Singaporean group as it seeks first foothold in dry cargo market.
  • d'Amico fixes $250m of new credit
    Italian tanker owner completes funding for $755m newbuilding drive begun in 2012.
  • Higher rates boost Nordic's annual profit
    Danish chemical tanker owner posts sharp earnings increase in line with its forecast.
  • Cosco mulls bid for Greece's rail company
    Chinese giant looking to establish European land transportation network following Piraeus port takeover.
  • Tsakos set for 'major strategic transaction' and FSRU move
    Chief executive says deal on subjects and LNG carrier may be converted.
  • Hyundai Heavy hit by $100m tax bill
    Korean yard considering review of big demand from authorities.
  • Maersk Line tries for $400 Europe rise
    Danish containership giant hiking fees from Asia next month.
  • Cochin Shipyard eyes repair facility
    Indian IPO candidate wants to invest $142m in new plant.
  • Swire Shipping to boost Port Moresby coverage
    Hong Kong shipowner looks to improve coverage of Papua New Guinea with enhanced service.
  • Tidewater taps revolving credit facility
    Offshore vessel operator says move intended to enhance the company's liquidity position.
  • Vard poised for luxury cruiseship orders
    Struggling Norwegian shipbuilder sings LOI for four luxury expedition cruise vessels.
  • Briese Schiffahrts pleads guilty over oil pollution
    German shipowner's vessel banned from US waters for five years as part of punishment.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Transportation industry leaders vow to fight wildlife trafficking
  • Ethiopian Airlines Cargo returns to Brussels Airport
  • German 3PL opens third DC in Netherlands
  • MarAd, U.S. Transcom warn about Merchant Marine decline
  • XPO grows logistics business in UK
  • U.S. steel exports see mixed results in January
  • Executive Moves: Reading & Northern Railroad, ICC Logistics Services and Long Beach Harbor Commission
  • Commerce finds dumping of hot-rolled steel imports
  • Two German ocean carriers fined for oil dumping
  • Sohar Port takes delivery of four post-Panamax cranes
  • Industry groups urge ILWU, employers to begin 2019 contract negotiations now
  • U.S. takes more steps to open trade, travel with Cuba
  • Voters, business leaders split on trade views
  • UPS ups CEO compensation again in 2015
  • Freight railroads challenge proposed two-person crew rule

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Fujairah fuel quality trend improving after Al+Si peak in 2012
    Sharp increase in average catalyst fines during 2011 and 2012 'almost certainly' linked to start of Iran sanctions.
  • Japan's Jan bonded bunker fuel sales rise 8.7% from Dec to 2.52 mil barrels
    But sales of bonded MDO in January fell.
  • Platts Survey: OPEC pumped 32.34 million barrels of crude oil per day in February
    Down 90,000 b/d from January.
  • Japan's HSFO output falls 22.1% on week to 2 mil barrels for Mar 6-12
    But LSFO output up 1.5% on week.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Total TEU containers grew by +8.6%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
India plans to designate at least one tugboat for emergencies at sea in major ports
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, container shipping traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
Shipments to Asian ports dropped 6.4%. Unloaded volumes in Europe increased 9.0%.
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia.
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary.
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
The Italian Navy has commissioned two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri.
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with the possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
- 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