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Exim India web site
APRIL 1, 2025
  • Lok Sabha passes 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024'
  • Logistics to see robust growth in 2025 driven by e-commerce
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (28 March 2025)
  • GDP growth seen at 6.5 pc for FY26
  • India reviews tariffs on farm goods after Trump's demand
  • Top supply chain risks in 2025 that need monitoring: Analysis
  • Exim India invites you to share your knowledge and expertise on technology and innovation in cargo & logistics
  • Deendayal Port Authority sets new record in cargo handling
  • SMILE program to boost India's logistics efficiency, cut costs and strengthen multimodal infrastructure
  • Minister highlights benefits of 'One Nation One Port Process' initiative
  • Arkas Line strengthens its West Africa Service with a new investment
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk and Port of New York and New Jersey reach agreement on 33-year lease extension for APM Terminals Elizabeth
  • RCL's new Far East-Latin America service
  • Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel containerships

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 1, 2025
  • Dimerco - tariffs, regional shifts, capacities reshaping...
  • HMM trials 3D printing onboard containership
  • Vale modernising fleet
  • Radial fast-track solution
  • Glauco Martinelli - farewell to a pioneer!
  • Turkish Cargo returns to Maastricht
  • New interim director of FOT
  • PIL's new agents from today
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DB Cargo's new loco prototype
  • KLN annual results
  • Back to Kuala Lumpur and boosting global capacity

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Shippers snap up airfreight capacity to US ahead of tariff deadline
  • Tighter EU import requirements proving 'a challenge' for forwarders
  • OceanX: K+N's Capital Markets Day - say what?; trade troubles; "premiumising" in B2B
  • Maersk not concerned by Trump hostility to green fuels for ships
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 13 | USTR hearing; WestJet Cargo's future?
  • Yang Ming launches fleet expansion plan after profits soar
  • 'Precision therapy logistics gateway' plan for Brussels Airport
  • Rotterdam/Singapore 'green shipping corridor' collaboration a success

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Virginia Pilots order new Gladding-Hearn harbor launch
    The Virginia Pilot Association has taken delivery of a new high-speed, pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. It's the Virginia pilots' tenth launch built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard since 1983.
  • World's first commercially-operational ammonia-fueled tugboat completes demo voyage
    ClassNK reports that the world's first commercial-use ammonia-fueled tugboat, Sakigake, has successfully completed a three-month demonstration voyage, during which it engaged in tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay and achieved a GHG-emission reduction
  • TTB 2025 highlights operational excellence
    Last week, Marine Log's TTB 2025 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference in Mobile, Ala., attracted nearly 250 vessel owners, operators, C-suite executives, suppliers, and shipyards. The event, which took place on March
  • Maritime industry associations launch consolidated BMP maritime security publication
    Best Maritime Practices (BMP) for maritime security have been around and evolving since at least the time that Somali pirate hijackings were in the headlines. Now, with new threats continuing to evolve,
  • WCI names Miranda Lang its new operations manager
    Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has welcomed a new member to its team. She is Miranda Lang, who will serve as operations manager. She will work in concert with Amber McClay, WCI's office
  • ABS Wavesight hosts Vision and Values Summit in Singapore
    ABS Wavesight, the ABS-affiliated software-as-a-service company, hosted a Vision and Value Summit during the recent Singapore Maritime Week. The event served as a platform for users and other industry stakeholders to connect

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Container News web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces EIS for intra-Asia shipments to Cambodia
    Hapag-Lloyd announces that an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) will apply to intra-Asian shipments to Cambodia starting 1 May 2025 and will remain in effect until further notice. The surcharge details will be as follows: 20' Dry Container: US$120 40' Dry Container: US$240 40' High Cube Container: US$240 20' Reefer Container: US$120 40' Reefer Container: US$240 The EIS applies to shipments from
  • Hiab updates name and reporting segments
    Following the decision made at the Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2025, the company name will change from Cargotec Corporation to Hiab Corporation, effective 1 April 2025. An IFRS 8 assessment was conducted for the newly independent Hiab Corporation. Based on this evaluation, and as previously announced on 7 January 2025, Hiab has established two reporting segments-Equipment and Services-effe
  • Port of Helsinki enhances operations and sustainability efforts
    In 2024, the Port of Helsinki continued to serve shipping companies, passengers, and cargo operators while maintaining and investing in port infrastructure. The Finnish port actively worked to reduce emissions in its operational areas, contributed to the country's security of supply, and prioritized the well-being of its employees. Passenger traffic saw a 5% annual increase, with full ferry capac
  • ICTSI-operated MICT welcomes Hapag-Lloyd's inaugural CPF service call
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI's) flagship terminal, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), marked a milestone with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd's newly launched China-Philippines Feeder (CPF) service at the Port of Manila. The German carrier's first-ever call to the Philippines was highlighted by the arrival of Tokyo Express on 17 March. The CPF service estab
  • Forwarders require rapid response in fast moving market
    Large US forwarders fared better in 2024 than their European counterparts in what remains a fast-moving and unpredictable market with unresolved major conflicts and new trading obstacles posing fresh challenges
  • UAE Eyes South America for Expansion of Shipping Operations
    Gulf States have increasingly focused on South America as part of their broader strategy to diversify their economies. The establishment of the joint venture Noatum - CSM , a collaboration between Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group and Columbia, highlights their growing interest in expanding maritime influence, particularly in regions like South America
  • Trump strikes on Chinese yards won't halt Yang Ming shipbuilding plans
    US President Donald Trump's attacks on China's shipbuilding dominance will not prevent Yang Ming Marine Transport from considering Chinese shipyards for its future newbuildings, according to the company's leadership
  • CN analysis: Container freight rates ex-India continue to cool amid demand woes and overcapacity
    Container freight rates on major export trades out of India have continued to drop in March amid demand growth challenges and high overcapacity, according to an analysis of market data by Container News
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Sub and Middle East to US East Coast
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States East Coast. Hapag-Lloyd will apply a rate increase of US$500 per container for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment. This GRI/GRA adjustment will b
  • Kerry Logistics skyrockets in revenue and profits
    Kerry Logistics Network Limited (KLN) reported a 23% increase in revenue, reaching US$7.5 billion (HK$58,274 million) in 2024 compared to US$6 billion (HK$47,408 million) in 2023. Furthermore, the company's core operating profit rose by 23% to US$350 million (HK$2,725 million) from US$284 million (HK$2,207 million) in the previous year. Additionally, the core net profit experienced a 12% growth,
  • Top 10 Ocean Carriers by Revenue in 2024
    The global shipping industry continues to be dominated by key players, with Maersk and CMA CGM leading the pack in 2024, each generating an impressive US$55.5 billion in revenue. Following behind is COSCO with US$32.3 billion, solidifying its position as a major force in maritime logistics. Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) secured the fourth and fifth spots with US$20.7 billion and US$
  • IMO Discussions Begin: Clean Shipping Coalition Pushes for Bold Climate Action
    As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) begins two weeks of crucial negotiations, the Clean Shipping Coalition is calling on governments to take bold action to reduce the shipping industry's climate impact. Discussions will focus on key measures, including a global fuel standard, a greenhouse gas levy, and reforms to the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). These talks will take place acros
  • Panama Canal introduces NetZero Slot to promote low-carbon shipping
    The Panama Canal reported the launch of the NetZero Slot, a transit slot reserved only for vessels with low carbon emissions, as a strategy to incentivize customers on their path to decarbonization. Beginning October 5, 2025, the Panama Canal will implement the first phase of a weekly NetZero Slot for Neopanamax vessels that meet specific low-carbon emission requirements. This slot will not be of
  • CIMC achieves record profit in 2024
    China International Marine Containers (CIMC) announced a record profit of around US$410 million in 2024, translating to an astonishing increase of over 600% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the Chinese box manufacturer increased its revenue by 40% to US$24.5 billion According to the company's statement, there were no significant changes in the Group's principal operating model, and th
  • Middle East Shipping: Geopolitical and Economic Impacts
    Shipping operations across the Middle East have been significantly influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Red Sea, and global economic shifts in recent years. Geography plays a crucial role in shaping the operational landscape of each major port in the region, contributing to the volatility they face. Ports such as Jebel Ali in the UAE have thrived due to their distance
  • DP World fully acquires European logistics player Swissterminal
    Swissterminal AG has announced its full integration into DP World, following a successful five-year partnership. Swissterminal has been a major traditional player in the Swiss and French logistics markets. With its terminals in the Basel region (Switzerland) and in Alsace (France), the company acts as a key hub connecting Switzerland, southern Germany, and France with major European seaports. Swi
  • SMDG adds Hoopo to its membership
    SMDG, a non-profit, international user group that develops, maintains, and promotes standardized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages and protocols for the maritime container industry, has announced the addition of Hoopo, a provider of dry container tracking and fleet intelligence solutions, to its community of members. Hoopo contributes a distinctive and crucial perspective to the group's

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Splash web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Norway's sovereign wealth fund buys stake in two RWE offshore wind farms
    Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the manager of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund - often referred to as the Oil Fund - worth over $1.75trn, has bought a 49% stake in two offshore wind projects from German utility RWE. The fund bought stakes in the Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects currently under construction. ...
  • Subsea7 awarded Northern Lights contract
    Oslo-listed Subsea7 has won a contract from Equinor worth between $50m and $150m for the second phase of the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage project offshore Norway. Subsea7's scope includes engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a five-kilometre CO2 pipeline, as well as installation of integrated satellite structures, umbilicals, tie-in and pre-commissioning activit
  • US federal judge blocks offshore lease sale over impact on Rice's whales
    A federal judge has blocked an oil and gas lease sale in Gulf waters off the coast of Louisiana after finding that authorities did not take into account the impact of new offshore drilling on the highly endangered Rice's whale. The ruling from a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ...
  • Fugro survey vessel arrives safely to port following grounding
    Fugro's survey vessel, Fugro Mercator, has been towed to a shipyard for inspection following a grounding incident on March 22. After the incident occurred, the 11-strong crew were evacuated and taken ashore. Fugro said at the time that a salvage operation was being prepared together with international experts and local officials. The research vessel was ...
  • Panama deregisters 107 ships from its fleet due to sanctions
    The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has officially deregistered 107 Panamanian-flagged vessels listed under international sanctions, with an additional 18 currently undergoing the deregistration process. This action is in accordance with Executive Decree No. 512 of October 18, 2024, which grants the PMA the authority to unilaterally cancel the registration of vessels, as well as registered indivi
  • Flex LNG CEO Øystein Kalleklev resigns
    The chief executive officer of Flex LNG, Øystein Kalleklev, has resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities. Flex LNG said that its board of directors accepted Kalleklev's resignation from the CEO role after a stint of seven and a half years. Kalleklev joined Flex LNG in October 2017 and was appointed CEO in August ...
  • How the liner lineup has changed this century
    Of the 50 largest container shipping lines in the world in the year 2000, only 24 are still in existence, according to new research from Denmark's Sea-Intelligence. The capacity operated by these surviving carriers has grown dramatically. Overall, they have grown their collective capacity from 2.5m teu in 2000 to 26.7m teu in 2025, 983% ...
  • Global bunker tracking tool launches
    The world's first global bunker tracking tool has been launched in Rotterdam. Spotbarge's Bunker Insights offers real-time bunker tracking and detailed analytics of every vessel bunker operation in major global hubs. Spotbarge monitors and logs essential bunker data, including loading location, fuel type, bunker quantities, and more. Currently, Bunker Insights is operational in key strategic ...
  • Yang Ming signs for three Japanese newbuilds
    Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming Marine Transport has struck a deal with Japanese owner Shoei Kisen for three 8,000 teu methanol dual-fuel-ready containership newbuilds. The world's 10th and Taiwan's second-largest liner operator is buying the trio currently under construction at Imabari Shipbuilding, with delivery set in 2028 and 2029. The transaction is valued between $339m ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Explainer: The options on the table at MEPC83
    Next week's MEPC83 is due to approve mid-term measures to decarbonise shipping. Here are the policy outlines on the table...
  • The week in charts: Trump's tariffs add to vehicle carrier woes | Baltic and Arctic are newest AIS interference hotspots | Just 15 LOFs signed last year
    Plans to introduce a 25% tariff on all US car imports will have major ramifications for global vehicle carrier operators;...
  • Zikos to lead Costamare bulker spin-off
    New York-based owner eyes splitting of containership and dry bulk businesses 'as soon as practicable' to unlock value for investors
  • Panama deregisters 107 sanctioned vessels
    The country's director general of merchant marine, Ramon Franco, said his flag was 'not a refuge for sanctions evasion' following...
  • The Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: Live from Singapore
    Lloyd's List's editor-in-chief Richard Meade leads a star-studded line-up at Singapore Maritime Week and asks how the industry can invest...
  • BIMCO and ECSA leaders dismiss benefits of US port levies
    Shipowner groups warn that US port fees will likely hurt trade more than help its own shipbuilding - yet some...
  • Turbine-powered LNG tanker and panamax bulker sold for scrap
    The 2004-built steam-powered LNG carrier Dukhan and a 30-year-old panamax bulker engaged in the coal trades have both been sold...
  • Iranian LPG continues to dominate Houthis' imports as Ofac deadline looms
    Indications that the Houthis may be attempting to restore some diversity to their LPG suppliers late last year were a...
  • Yang Ming orders 8,000 teu boxship trio with Imabari
    The deal marks the first order announced since the company received board approval for its fleet renewal project, which includes...
  • The week in newbuildings: Fincantieri wins cruiseship pair for UK market
    Orders for one heavylift vessel, offshore support vessel pair, two cruiseships and four containerships agreed in the past week
  • Bridge or break: IMO must deliver on decisive climate regulations
    Shipowner associations have issued a last-minute rally cry to the UN's regulatory body, calling for an agreement on new climate...
  • Discounts out there on 1/4 hull renewals, insurance sources confirm
    'The reality is this: if you're an incumbent market, you want to maintain your book. You're probably under pressure from...
  • Kalleklev resigns as Flex LNG chief executive
    After exactly seven and a half years in the role, Oystein Kalleklev said now was the time to 'move on...
  • The Daily View: Roll on 'liberation day'
    Tankers and GasContainersDry Bulk
  • Daily Briefing
    Fears of impending EU backdown on IMO carbon levy | Maersk calls for $600 per tonne carbon price | Shipping...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Pre-tariff imports seen driving US flatbed spot demand higher
    Both volumes and rates in the flatbed sector of the truckload spot market are rising as importers rush industrial products through US ports and across the border.
  • Key Mexican container ports facing delays amid calls by larger vessels
    Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only around 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties.
  • Yang Ming to buy three 8,000-TEU ships in first stage of fleet expansion
    The carrier is deriving an increasing share of its revenue from long-haul trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe services while the contribution from the intra-Asia trade declined last year.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Avenir set to run bunker vessel continuously on bio-LNG in 2025
    Company claims a world first for rapidly growing LNG bunker vessel sector and says move will cut 3,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year
  • Shell wraps up its buyout of Singapore's Pavilion Energy
    Energy major taking over time-charters of five LNG carriers with acquisition
  • Evangelos Marinakis to steer fleet away from US trading if port-fee scheme ensues
    Greek shipping tycoon describes recession in Europe as 'inevitable'
  • Dry bulk orphans: Public shipowners lament flight of long-term investors
    Bulker executives make their case, but is anyone in investment community listening?
  • Delta Corp's Singapore unit hit with winding-up petition by Omani shipowner
    Bulker operator and logistics group is meanwhile negotiating a forbearance agreement with US bank
  • US 'thermonuclear' port fee measures could kill agricultural trades
    Once in the drivers' seat on shipping-adjacent policies, farmers could lose out, liner trade group head says
  • Trafigura's ammonia dual-fuel system on newbuilds gets LR green light
    Approval shows how low-carbon fuels use can be viable on diverse ships
  • Sanctioned tanker laden with Russian oil rejected by India 'over class certificate'
    IOC refuses entry to the Andaman Skies, which is laden with Varandey crude
  • Greek owner Cosmoship bags container ships worth $100m in deal with Seaspan
    Nick Savvas homes in on South Korean-built brace with charters to Zim
  • Safbulk makes rare capesize deal to renew fleet
    Oldest bulker in the company's fleet is going to Hong Kong-based interests
  • Costamare unveils top team of bulker spin-off with Gregory Zikos as CEO
    New operation's management will host investor and analyst day next month
  • LNG's 'long-term decarbonisation potential' comes with challenges, LR says
    Report takes a dive into four areas where more work is needed
  • AP Moller Group logs profit of $7bn as it diversifies investments
    Group ended year on a positive note despite headwinds in major markets
  • Oystein Kalleklev: Resignations, Flex LNG and that famous 'Fredriksen freezer'
    Oslo set to be buzzing tonight as outgoing CEO prepares to sign off and celebrate with close colleagues
  • 'Heightened threat' in Middle East Gulf as Iran oil seizure puts US shipping in Iran's crosshairs
    Security company Ambrey warns that US-affiliated shipping is at greater risk after court move
  • Navigator Holdings sees 'strong demand' for $40m bond tap issue in Oslo market
    Gas carrier owner gets narrower credit spread than in October issue
  • Shipping stocks on the rocks with clean tankers hardest hit
    Clarksons analysts see market risks priced in after tough week for listed owners
  • Chartworld Shipping plots swoop for container ship octet in China
    Owner poised to split order between yards
  • How sanctions hit Russian shipowner Sovcomflot's profit and tanker sailings in 2024
    Russia state owner's CEO hoping volumes stay at same levels in 2025
  • 'Aggressive campaign': Nigeria fights to cut war risk premiums two weeks after gunmen abducted crew
    Oil producer says country's security profile does not justify the higher costs
  • Clarksons sees discount valuation gap stretching to as much as 15% for Chinese-built VLCCs
    US port fee proposals will make South Korea and Japanese-built vessels even more valuable, analysts say
  • Navios offloads bulker and container ship as it fixes new financing
    Greek owner set to book a gain from divesting older vessels
  • Good medicine, bad medicine? Lobbyists jostle over maritime fuels ahead of IMO meet
    LNG's popularity is growing, but Maersk and MAN Energy Solutions feel the goalposts need to be moved
  • British cruise line inks first newbuildings with $2bn worth of orders at Fincantieri
    Marella Cruises' vessels slated for delivery in 2030 and 2032
  • 'Pissed off' Donald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Russian oil buyers
    Comments express frustration at slow progress on Ukraine peace talks
  • Panama purge: World's largest flag state kicking out 125 sanctioned ships
    Registry says vessels have been blacklisted by the US or have compliance concerns
  • Cosco Specialized orders semi-submersible heavylift at state-owned GSI
    Chinese giant reportedly paying slightly more than $141m for the 70,000-dwt newbuilding
  • DOF hires banks for new dollar bond issue in Oslo market
    Proceeds to be used for refinancing existing debt and general corporate purposes
  • Trading house Orix Corp breaks into shipbroking with takeover
    Orix will control 70% of Sojitz Senpaku, as it eyes chartering and sale-and-purchase activity
  • Torvald Klaveness profit falls in weaker bulker markets as fleet shrinks
    Norwegian group expects bulkers to strengthen in South American grain season
  • BW LPG sells two VLGCs to Indian business as it sees 'tremendous potential' in market
    BW LPG India expands fleet amid rising domestic LPG demand
  • John Fredriksen executive James Ayers and banker Carl Erik Steen join Golden Ocean board
    Number of directors expands again following Saverys family takeover of bulker company
  • Flex LNG CEO Oystein Kalleklev resigns after seven years
    Board appointed commercial chief Marius Foss as interim CEO
  • Odfjell poised to invest in more fuel-efficient newbuilds, says chairman
    Investing in energy-efficient vessels was 'best business' as returns were made in less than two years
  • Cosco Shipping orders semi-submersible carrier at GSI
    Chinese giant reportedly paying slightly more than $141m for the 70,000-dwt newbuilding
  • MOL joins LNG steam ship march to breakers with lone scrap sale
    Laid up 21-year-old vessel becomes third LNG carrier of 2025 to head for demolition

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • UPS to temporarily close Portland package facility for major retrofit
    A UPS modernization project will require its Portland, Oregon, package hub to temporarily close for more than a year, putting some jobs at risk.
  • China port fees need more nuanced strategy, shipping industry tells hearing
    Representatives of ocean carriers and shipbuilding interests testified at a hearing on proposed port fees on Chinese ships.
  • February freight volumes mixed at Gulf Coast ports
    Gulf Coast ports' February cargo volumes declined in Houston but rose in New Orleans and Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • DHL to buy US pharma logistics specialist CryoPDP for $195M
    Germany's DHL Group is acquiring U.S.-based CryoPDP to boost its health care logistics business.

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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, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
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
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
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
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
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
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
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
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
Italian Navy orders 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 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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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