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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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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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