testata inforMARE
Cerca
13 June 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
23:56 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
August 14, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Gap widens between LA and Long Beach as US tariffs bite
  • US threat to impose tariffs on China imports likely to push up rates
  • Savannah reaches milestone with throughput of 4.5 million TEU
  • Office of Management and Budget gives Hours of Service critical review
  • China to fight America's tariffs on Chinese imports with countermeasures
  • New deal paves way for US to triple beef exports to European Union
  • Evergreen levies US$35,000 per box fine for misdeclared hazmat
  • Details of US-Mexico-Canada trade deal ironed out by lawmakers
  • Trump's cheap drug import plan hits brick wall, pharma would be hurt
  • Re-flagging of ships is easy, but not in the crew's best interest
  • Macao's boxes moved over land as port cargo falls 7.3pc
  • Most Hong Kong freighter flights unaffected by cancellations
  • Deutsche Post DHL, Austrian Post sign parcel delivery agreement
  • Japan Airlines and Kalitta Air enter freighter codeshare agreement
  • Cargo-partner opens warehouse in Slovenia for contract logistics

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 13, 2019
  • Over 2,000 ships to install scrubbers this year to meet IMO deadline of Jan. 2020
  • RCL launches new billion-baht container vessel; hopes to achieve 10 pc growth this year
  • Yang Ming registers increased consolidated revenues & business volumes in Q2 & H1
  • India seen needing to resolve differences with US to benefit from US-China trade war
  • Mansukh Mandaviya reviews working, ongoing projects & future plans of Mumbai Port
  • Shanghai is the world's best-connected port
  • Finance Minister assures no penalty on failing to meet new CSR norms
  • India Customs & Post move forward with the exchange of electronic advance data
  • Monetary limits for filing of appeals by Income Tax Dept further enhanced by CBDT
  • Replacement for MEIS urged

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New vehicles to mine 500,000 t of salt in Ireland
  • Ulan Bator Railway faces a serious task
  • ICTSI celebrates a successful first half of 2019
  • HFW to launch Monaco office with new team
  • Qantas prepares for first A321 freighter operations
  • Turning point on the east-west axis
  • HMM joins up two of its services in the APAC region
  • Pamyra expands into Switzerland
  • Dachser to build hub in northern Germany
  • GAC appoints new vice president for Americas Region
  • Trumpets and fanfares for Air Partner
  • Reducing Tyrol's truck traffic by 1,300 vehicles per day
  • Final result of the public exchange of Panalpina shares
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens office in Uzbekistan
  • Bremen restores the river Billerbeck to its natural state
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • United Cargo paves way for new online portal

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 13, 2019
  • Rotterdam unveils digital data solution to get ports talking to each other
  • FTZ designation aims to boost Montreal's international cargo flows
  • Scrubbers will help shipping hit greenhouse gas reduction targets
  • Etihad decides not to reinvest in India's Jet Airways
  • Cargo on the rise at Texas airports in H1
  • Market Insight: Is the Maersk family ready for another dance?
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - here comes the love...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 13, 2019
  • Port of Baltimore receives federal grant to strengthen security
    The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) announced August 13 that it has been awarded $703,116 in the most recent round of funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
  • Prominent fast-ferry builders choose MAN engines
    Australian shipbuilders, Austal and Incat Tasmania, have ordered a total of eight MAN16V28/33D STC engines in connection with the decision of the Government of theRepublic of Trinidad & Tobago to build one
  • Carnival Corporation Announces Two New Appointments to Its Compliance Departments
    Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest leisure travel company, announced the promotion of ChrisDonald to senior vice president of corporate environmental compliance and the appointment of Peter Anderson to its newly created position of chief
  • DNV GL supplies ShipManager Hull software to realize Saipem 7000's digital twin
    Saipem, an energy and infrastructure solution provider, is implementing DNV GL's hull planned maintenance system, ShipManager Hull, based on 3D digital twins of crane and pipelaying vessels. DNV GL will supply its
  • St. Croix County upgrades with new Lake Assault rescue boats
    The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, located in Hudson, Wis., recently took delivery of a custom-built Lake Assault Boats rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB). The new craft enhances the office's patrol capabilities
  • DEME's New Dredger "Bonny River" Features SCHOTTEL Propulsion Solutions
    SCHOTTEL recently announced that the trailing suction hopper dredge named the Bonny River, built at Royal IHC's Chinese partner yard COSCO Guangdong Shipyard, features its propulsion solutions. Recently handed over to the

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 13, 2019
  • Freight forwarders hit back on cargo misdeclaration fines
    'It's interesting that they talk about fines, because I don't think that in the private sector you can fine people...
  • Pangaea posts reduced profit but continues to 'outperform' market
    Net income falls to $4m from $5.8m in the second quarter a year ago, as revenues dip by 16%
  • Stena chief seeks diplomatic support as concerns grow for 23 detained crew
    Stena Bulk chief executive Erik Hanell has spent the past month trying every possible avenue open to secure the release...
  • UPDATED: Sanctions-busting tanker de-flagged by St Kitts & Nevis registry
    Bonita Queen's movements follow a similar pattern of behaviour used by other Chinese-owned or Iranian-controlled ships to avoid detection and...
  • Yang Ming says trade war is weighing on demand
    But it argues its fleet renewal plan has helped improve cost structure
  • Brexit uncertainty forces DFDS to downgrade earnings expectations
    Ro-ro owner sees revenues and profits grow in the second quarter but Brexit casts cloud over the remainder of the...
  • Malaysia developing $477m oil storage and bunker facility next to Singapore
    The company has been in discussions with various investors from the Middle East, mainland China and Hong Kong as well...
  • HFW takes over old Ince & Co Monaco office
    Shipping law firm HFW is opening a Monaco office next month, after hiring seven lawyers from the old Ince &...
  • Moore Stephens strengthens shipping service
    Accounting and consultancy network has been a leading brand name in shipping for 75 years but has now formalised a...
  • UPDATED: Iran says UK may release Grace 1 oil tanker
    The IRNA news agency, citing the deputy head of Iran's ports and maritime organisation, Jalil Eslami, said Britain was interested in...
  • Fredriksen enters bunkering joint venture with Trafigura
    Frontline and Golden Ocean Group will acquire 10% and 15% interests in the venture respectively
  • Daily Briefing
    Box: China's Asian rivals begin to take up the slack | Tankers: Aframax Earnings Under Pressure | Dry: Grains offer...
  • Seafarers to receive extra payments if attacked in Strait of Hormuz
    While the attacks have thus far only affected tankers, the IBF said it wanted to show leadership and prompt action to...
  • ICTSI first half volumes up 7% on operational ramp-ups and new terminals in Papua New Guinea
    Looking ahead ICTSI said that although its business remained relatively unscathed by current geopolitical headwinds, it remained vigilant and would...
  • IMC founder Frank Tsao dead at 94
    His early success in dry bulker business had crowned him as one of the four magnates, or 'kings' as the...
  • South Korea eyes support for US-led coalition in Strait of Hormuz
    Although South Korean authorities say there is no plan to join a US-led coalition, observers note that additional parliamentary approval...
  • Pioneer Marine remains profitable despite weak rates
    Pioneer Marine boasts a $3.7m profit for the first six months of the year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 13, 2019
  • Can 'smart containers' prevent ship fires?
  • Savannah intermodal surges as rail work pushes ahead
  • Yang Ming sees darkening container outlook
  • US delays tariffs on key Chinese imports
  • Correction: US imports from Asia rise ahead of peak
  • Top 50 trucking company rankings 2018
  • Funding to aid Montreal port truck flow
  • Seed investment targets carrier cash flow woes

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 13, 2019
  • Shipping stocks rise on Trump tariff delay
    Taxes postponed on several Chinese imports until 15 December, primarily boxed goods such as cell phones, laptop computers, toys and apparel.
  • Bahrain's new FSU arrives but terminal delays continue
    Start-up schedule expected to slide into fourth quarter as shoreside works continue
  • Japan P&I Club goes 'back to basics' as outlook brightens
    Mutual sees its rating lifted by S&P after profitable 2018 boosts free reserves
  • DHT Holdings fixes out scrubber-fitted VLCC on three-year deal
    DHT Holdings has locked one of its scrubber-fitted VLCCs into a three-year charter. The New York-traded company announced that one of its 2012 built ships would earn a base rate of $30,000 per day from the deal. DHT will also bank all earnings up to $37,500 per day as part of the package, with income above that level shared with the charterer. The contract will begin after the scrubber retrofit
  • Second suit filed in Teekay Offshore take-private move
    Two shareholders say Brookfield breached its fiduciary duty to shareholders
  • Ship recycling innovator Tom Peter Blankestijn dies
    Green shiprecycling pioneer Tom Peter Blankestijn has died at the age of 58. The managing director of Rotterdam-based Sea2Cradle suffered an acute heart attack on 12 August. Wouter Rozenveld, business partner and director operations of Sea2Cradle, informed colleagues in an email in which he said Blankestijn died despite efforts by ambulance and hospital staff to save him. The other 2020 deadli
  • Cosco Singapore posts profit as focus shifts to logistics
    Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) has posted another profitable quarter and has announced a new chairman and plans to expand its logistics offering. Cosco lines up scrubbers for 23 vessels The Singapore-listed division of the Chinese shipping conglomerate recorded net income of SGD 1.71m ($1.23) during the second quarter. The result is 30% lower than that seen at the same point in 2018.
  • d'Amico and Glencore joint-venture linked to product tanker sales
    A joint-venture between shipowner d'Amico and trader Glencore is believed to have sold one or two of its vessels. d'Amico and Mitsubishi make second MR disposal in 2019 TradeWinds reported back in June the 47,147-dwt Glenda Megan (built 2009) and 44,999-dwt Glenda Meredith (built 2010) were being marketed for sale. Brokers now report the Glenda International ships to have been picked up at a pr
  • LNG carrier watch starts as market awaits first Freeport LNG cargo
    Newest US liquefaction project prepares for first export shipment
  • Clarksons and Enerjen Capital aim to put power back in the hands of bunker buyers
    The world's largest shipbroker is collaborating with the energy hedging specialist to provide physical and derivatives solutions for IMO 2020
  • Wah Kwong Shipping chief executive David Palmer retires
    David Palmer is retiring as chief executive of Wah Kwong Shipping but still plans to keep his hand in the shipping industry, in which he has worked for 43 years. Wah Kwong places first VLCC newbuilding order for a decade Palmer will step down in September and plans to take his remaining annual leave during the last weeks of his contract, he told TradeWinds. "In just three weeks, I will have rea
  • Iranian officials expect UK to release detained Grace 1 tanker soon
    A tanker at the hub of a dispute between Britain and Iran will soon be released, officials said on Tuesday. Could detained Grace 1 be poised to sail from Gibraltar? ITF agrees Strait of Hormuz 'extended risk zone' British marines took control of the 300,600-dwt Grace 1 (built 1997) in early July with the ship since detained in Gibraltar. Today Dryad Global suggested the tanker could soon be re
  • Utkilen reveals profit growth amid continued renewal drive
    Chemical tanker owner locks in charters for stainless steel newbuildings
  • International Maritime Carriers founder Frank Tsao dies at 95
    One of the creators of the modern Hong Kong and Singapore shipowning scenes has passed away
  • 2020 Bulkers starts earning with Newcastlemax delivery
    The delivery means Tor Olav Troim's first pure shipowning company will have income to offset its outgoings.
  • Brexit fears take a bite out of DFDS forecasts and share price
    Fears around Brexit have led DFDS to cut its full year outlook, sending shares in the Danish ferry owner spinning downwards today. Hapag-Lloyd sticks to forecasts despite geopolitical trouble 'Go-getter' Pilides helping to sell Cyprus as hub for global shipping Its stock slumped by more than one tenth in early trading after it warned of "exceptional uncertainty" around the UK's pending exit f
  • John Fredriksen teams with Trafigura to forge new marine fuel giant
    Frontline's Macleod tells TradeWinds that new venture will serve group companies and third parties
  • 'Go-getter' Pilides helping to sell Cyprus as hub for global shipping
    Enthusiasm and business nous of former executive is aiding the island nation's reach around the world
  • EU approves state aid for Croatian LNG FSRU
    Project gets backing as it will "contribute to the security and diversification" of energy supplies
  • Sincere Navigation set to return to black later this year
    Taiwanese capesize owner suffered in the first six months of 2019 due to Vale mining woes
  • Could detained Grace 1 be poised to sail from Gibraltar?
    VLCC's release could be an attempt to reduce UK's foreign policy issues in run up to Brexit, says UK security firm
  • Houston Ship Channel 'just as important as Strait of Hormuz'
    US oil and gas pipeline operator says importance of Texas waterway has been "unappreciated"

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 13, 2019
  • Malaysia's Sime Darby buys Gough of New Zealand
    Kuala Lumpur-headquartered trading conglomerate Sime Darby (BMB: 4197) of Malaysia has conditionally acquired the privately held automotive and construction machinery dealer Gough Group of Christchurch,...
  • Weaker logistics and U.S. revenue hurt Titanium in second quarter
    Canadian transportation firm posts a 19 percent drop in revenue on tougher freight market on both sides of the border.
  • The only certainty for equity markets and transportation stocks is uncertainty
    Volatility appears to be the only certainty for transportation stocks as trade concerns loom. The transportation stocks walked through a less than stellar earnings season,...
  • Tropical Storm Krosa may cause shipping troubles in eastern Asia
    Japan's busiest port in potential path of Tropical Storm Krosa. Slow downs likely for a couple days.
  • Canada invests over $100 million in rail-related infrastructure projects
    The announcements confirming Canada's planned investments in rail infrastructure come as the country prepares for a federal election in October.
  • Workhorse Group prospects brighten as production of electric step vans for UPS nears
    Cowen analyst Jeffrey Osborne has raised his estimate for Workhorse Group Inc. shares from $2.00 to $4.00 based on the company beginning production in the...
  • Fitzgerald Glider Kits potentially on hook for $83 million in taxes
    Government denies claims the IRS misled company on excise tax rules.
  • Small fleets continue to lag behind larger peers in ELD compliance
    Waiting until December to start running ELDs could leave some carriers in a lurch.
  • Menzies acquisition secures foothold in Canadian air freight market
    Vancouver-based GTO Global Logistics acquired by Air Menzies International, providing "an important advantage a major global trading route."
  • West Coast volumes poised to rip
    Multi-modal data and channel checks with freight brokers point to a good setup for peak season.
  • Commentary: Three observations about the adoption of distributed ledger technology in supply chain
    Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and blockchain is becoming more mainstream. Information about a new study of DLT provides details.
  • Bond agencies lower UPS debt ratings, urging cash flow prudence as pension obligations loom
    Two bond rating agencies downgrade UPS debt, urging caution in how it allocates free cash flows
  • Ten things to consider before buying your next Class 8 truck
    Images: Jim Allen/FreightWaves Deciding to purchase a Class 8 truck is a large and serious investment. Truck drivers often dream about the day they drive...
  • Celadon announces former Swift head will lead trucking unit turnaround
    The transformation continues at Celadon Trucking with former Swift Transportation chief taking the helm.
  • Commentary: What's in a railroad map?
    As railroads cut less profitable routes, shippers should learn as much as possible about railroads plans for future service.
  • No major rate swings expected for air cargo amid protests at Hong Kong Airport
    As protests continue at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the disruption has not caused major delays in air cargo shipments or dramatic increases in rates,...
  • Yang Ming reports operating profit in second quarter
    Yang Ming had an operating profit in the second quarter but notes U.S.-China trade conflict has weakened demand for container transportation.
  • Stormy up north, dangerous heat down south
    Severe storms in the Northeast, life-threatening heat spreading across the South.
  • Air cargo stakeholders should be focused on Hong Kong's bigger political picture
    Ongoing political unrest has taken its toll on business sentiment throughout Hong Kong.
  • First Freightliner eCascadias readied for customer testing
    Daimler Trucks is sending the first two eCascadia Class 8 battery electric-powered trucks to fleets in Southern California in late August as part of a...
  • Prime Air Drone Development
    Amazon nears U.S. release for Prime Air drone deliveries.
  • USTR delaying tariffs on phones, laptops from China
    Some tech goods, including cellphones, laptops and video game consoles, won't be subject to Section 301 tariffs when a new round takes effect September 1.
  • Gas stations dry up in Portugal amidst trucker strike
    Portuguese truck driver unions have gone on an indefinite strike, demanding better monthly base salaries.
  • Today's Pickup: Kraft taps FourKites' Facility Manager to cut dwell times
    FourKites has connected the truck to the distribution center with its new Facility Manager solution, providing new levels of visibility into operations.
  • Phononic reinvents the way cold supply chains work
    Phononic provides semiconductor chip solutions that help companies replace inefficient and bulky compressors, heat sinks and fans used for cooling and heating products moving in...
  • Cargo activity at several Texas airports showed significant increases for first half of 2019
    In Texas, several major and regional airports posted large increases in air cargo trade for the first six months of 2019. Amarillo International Airport's trade...
  • Port Report: July imports flat at the Los Angeles-Long Beach gateway
    But Japan's biggest shipping line looks to restart Long Beach service after summer hiatus.
  • Massive rise in profit for port operator ICTSI
    Manila, Philippines-based international container terminal operator, ICTSI (PSE: ICT) has reported a massive increase in profit and a substantial increase in revenues for the first...
  • Solid results for oil and gas explorer and transporter INPEX
    Japanese gas explorer, prospector and transporter INPEX (JPX: 1605), which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced a solid upswing in revenues, operating income...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 13, 2019
  • Americas bunkers markets reassess August outlook amid pressure
    North American bunkers markets opened this week under renewed pressure from upstream energy sectors.
  • Stena Oil to supply IMO 2020-compliant fuel oil in Scandinavia
    The VLSFO specification parameters include 0.47% sulfur content, 234 CST viscosity and a density of 0.945, it said.
  • Oil rises as US scales back tariffs, lifting demand outlooks
    Oil futures settled higher Tuesday as the market re-evaluated demand outlooks.
  • US crude inventories likely lower as refinery runs remain high
    Analysts polled by Platts were looking for refinery runs to be unchanged last week at 96.4% of capacity, on average.
  • Frontline, Golden Ocean Group, Trafigura form bunkering joint venture ahead of IMO 2020
    "We believe that marine fuel market disruptions will be brought on by the implementation of IMO 2020 regulations," Dam said.
  • Freeport LNG terminal could see first tanker arrive within days: cFlow
    The Mitsui and Kansai Electric Power owned LNG Jurojin listed a captain's destination of US FPO with an estimated arrival of Thursday.
  • CSA supports study showing heavy fuel oil with scrubbers helps cut CO2 emissions
    The industry has long realized that there is an energy penalty differential in the production of fuels, Adams said.
  • August ICE LSGO futures delivery at 2,645 lots
    The buyers were BP with around 1,650 lots and Shell with around 1,000 lots, sources said.
  • US Aug middle distillate deliveries to Europe top 1 mil mt: cFlow
    Market participants expected between 1 million and 1.5 million mt of diesel from the US to land in Europe this month due to a fairly open arbitrage.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
- 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