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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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PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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