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Exim India web site
AUGUST 1, 2025
  • Maritime And Logistics Awards 2025 (MALA 2025) to put on a spectacular show today
  • Deendayal Port Authority commissions India's first Make-in-India 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant
  • Cart to Customer: How next-gen logistics is powering India's e-commerce boom
  • US, EU trade pact gets mixed reaction from shipping analysts
  • US trade deals unlikely to revitalise subdued ocean shipping market: Analysis
  • India's seafood, basmati rice exports seen hit by Trump tariff
  • US suspends de minimis exemption for low-value shipments
  • Amlan Bora appointed Chief Representative for Port of Rotterdam Authority in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
  • Government highlights facilitation measures for AEO certificate holders
  • Ministry working towards accelerating digital transformation, ease of doing business in maritime trade

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 1, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 31, 2025
  • Trump to axe de minimis exemption on 29 August - rates and red tape to soar
  • Schenker makes an impact as DSV announces Q2 results
  • Feeder fleet - not ageing elegantly - needs renewal
  • Pushed by Trump, pulled by China: Brazil's bold new rail freight gamble
  • Indian exporters hope for US trade deal after 25% tariff blow
  • 'Don't cut off your head to cure a headache': Chittagong shippers fight vessel ban
  • Yangpu Newnew first to use the Northern Sea Route this year
  • Logistics veteran Jeroen Eijsink to take the reins at HHLA as new CEO

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Container News web site
JULY 31, 2025
  • GXO appoints two new board members
    GXO Logistics has appointed Patrick Byrne and Michael Kneeland to its board of directors, effective immediately. The move comes as part of a broader board refresh. Five new directors were elected in May. The board now includes ten members, nine of whom are independent. At the same time, Dr. Jason Papastavrou has stepped down from his role. "With a new CEO set to take the helm next month, it's bee
  • Hiab completes sale of MacGregor
    Hiab has officially closed the sale of its MacGregor business to investment firm Triton. The deal was first announced in November 2024, when Hiab, then operating as Cargotec, signed the agreement. Since then, the sale has gone through several regulatory reviews. By 1 July 2025, most approvals were in place, including the green light from the European Union. However, clearance from China's SAMR wa
  • WNS joins DCSA+ to boost digital shipping
    WNS has joined the DCSA+ Partner Programme. The move supports faster adoption of digital standards in container shipping. WNS is a global business transformation company. It works with over 700 clients across eight industries. In shipping, it provides AI-driven tools for booking, documents, equipment, customer service, finance, and ESG reporting. "Joining DCSA+ is a natural extension of our commi
  • Voyager gets boost from Motion Ventures
    Maritime tech company Voyager Portal has landed fresh funding from Singapore-based investor Motion Ventures to drive global growth and product development. The platform helps commodity traders, charterers, and brokers digitize complex voyage operations. Instead of spreadsheets and long email chains, users get a streamlined, centralized system for managing voyages, demurrage, and freight costs. Th
  • HHLA appoints new CEO
    HHLA announces the appoint of Jeroen Eijsink as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 October 2025. The appointment is initially for a term of three years. Jeroen Eijsink has been held various top management positions at Deutsche Post DHL, C.H. Robinson and Girteka, and will succeed the current Chief Executive Officer, Angela Titzrath, who will leave the company on 30 September 2025 after ni
  • Iran's shipping sector navigates a new crosscurrent after US sanctions
    In a decisive move signaling a return to hardline pressure tactics, the US Treasury Department this week announced sweeping sanctions on over 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities, and vessels. Among the primary targets: Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of senior Iranian official Ali Shamkhani, accused of orchestrating a clandestine maritime network responsible for exporting sanctioned Iranian and
  • Bunker indices move in different directions
    Global bunker indices tracked by Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX), continued to move in different directions. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$7.71, gradually approaching the US$500.00 threshold. The VLSFO index also showed growth, climbing by US$6.70, to US$561.88/MT. In contrast, the MGO index declined slightly by US$0.31, although it still remains near the US$800 mark. "There are signs of a resumpt
  • CMA CGM is enterring the battle for Hutchison: What's the strategy behind?
    The competition over Hutchison Ports is emblematic of a broader geopolitical and commercial battle unfolding within the global maritime sector. The interest of CMA CGM in Hutchison's terminal assets, especially after the lapse of exclusivity in the BlackRock-MSC deal, is not just a corporate maneuver, it reflects the strategic realignment of global shipping powers amid intensifying US-China rival
  • Container stocks July: A rollercoaster month for shipping giants
    July Market Overview: Volatility and Mixed Performance The month of July brought a wave of volatility and standout moves across the global container shipping sector, as container stocks July performance data revealed a blend of sharp gains, steep drops, and resilient holds. With shifting global demand, ongoing supply chain recalibrations, and investor sentiment playing their roles, this monthly r
  • Strong second-hand demand for container ships buck downward freight trends
    Sales and purchases of container ships remained resilient in the first six months of 2025, with 191 cellular vessels changing hands for further trading, for a total of 526,523 TEU, said Alphaliner today
  • Sea-Intelligence: MSC's gain, Maersk and COSCO's loss
    In issue 725 , Sea-Intelligence reviews the developments in capacity market shares of the current top-10 container shipping lines, and their analysis reveals a dramatic consolidation in the container shipping industry over the past 15 years, with the market share of the current top-10 global shipping lines growing from 55% in 2010 to 86% in 2025. As Figure 1 shows, the growth was almost entirely
  • PortSide Stories: Introduction
    A fresh look at life around the world container ports. At first glance, a container port might seem like a purely industrial zone, busy, functional, and strictly professional. But just beyond the cranes, cargo, and control towers lies a different reality: streets full of culture, flavors, and everyday life. That's where PortSide Stories comes in . This new column explores the world beyond the ter
  • Fincantieri secures €395M Schuldschein loan
    Fincantieri has successfully completed a €395 million Schuldschein loan placement, following strong investor interest. The original target was upsized as demand exceeded expectations. The loan, issued under German law, is unsecured and split into two tranches. One matures in July 2028, and the other in July 2030. A total of 16 banks and financial institutions - both national and international - p
  • "K" Line opens new office in Doha
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" LINE) has opened a new representative office in Doha, Qatar. The office officially launched on June 15, 2025, and will begin business operations on August 3. The move marks a strategic expansion in the Middle East. Qatar is one of the world's top producers and exporters of natural gas and LNG. Its energy output is expected to grow in the coming years. The country
  • Colonna named new President of Long Beach Harbor Commission
    Frank Colonna is the new President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. The five-member board oversees the Port of Long Beach. Colonna had been serving as Vice President. He'll take over from outgoing President Bonnie Lowenthal on August 6. Steven Neal was elected Vice President. Sharon L. Weissman will serve as Secretary. The new officers begin their roles August 6. "I am honored by
  • ONE Europe renews and expands ISO 14001 Certification
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) Europe has renewed its ISO 14001:2015 certification, now covering a wider range of inland logistics. The expanded scope includes not only inland transportation procurement but also container depot handling, maintenance, and repair across Europe and Africa. Firstly, this builds on ONE's existing certification for marine operations and strengthens its environmental manag
  • US trade deals won't save slumping container market
    Do not expect the EU-US tariff agreement or US-China negotiations in Stockholm this week over a new trade deal to breathe life into ocean container shipping demand or halt the dramatic decline in freight rates in 2025, analysts warn. Latest data from Xeneta - the ocean and air freight intelligence platform - shows average spot rates from China to the US West Coast are down 59% since 1 June at US$
  • TecPlata launches shuttle service linking Argentina and Uruguay
    TecPlata, the Buenos Aires terminal operated by International Container Terminal Services, has launched a new regular maritime service connecting the Port of La Plata in Argentina with the Port of Montevideo in Uruguay. This new 3S Shuttle Service Solution was introduced in partnership with Independencia Shipping Lines offering the Argentine market an efficient alternative amid growing cargo volu

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Splash web site
JULY 31, 2025
  • Costamare reveals four-ship newbuild play in China
    Greek containership owner Costamare is the latest liner player to return to the newbuilding market, revealing an order for four 3,100 teu vessels from an undisclosed Chinese shipyard. The New York-listed company said in its second-quarter earnings that the newbuilds will deliver between the second and fourth quarters of 2027, and each vessel will go ...
  • Nexans and Crowley team up for first Jones Act cable lay barge
    France's Nexans has partnered with US-based Crowley Wind Services to develop and operate the first Jones Act-compliant cable lay barge, tailored for offshore wind, telecom, and subsea industrial cabling. The 300-foot barge, built in Louisiana and tested in the Gulf of Mexico to Nexans' specifications, will be operated by an American crew. It's currently working ...
  • Ardmore snaps up trio of modern MR tankers
    Ireland-based tanker owner and operator Ardmore Shipping is growing its product tanker fleet with the acquisition of three modern MR vessels. The New York-listed firm revealed in its quarterly earnings report that it had agreed to acquire an unnamed trio of Korean-built units for nearly $104m. The acquisition involves two transactions: one 2020-built scrubber-fitted vessel ...
  • SSY moves into nuclear fuel markets
    UK shipbroking group SSY is bolstering its commodities arm, SSY Futures, with the acquisition of Uranium Markets, a US-based nuclear fuel brokerage. The acquisition gives SSY a foothold in the nuclear energy market - a sector gaining traction as global energy demand rises and digital infrastructure and AI priorities place renewed emphasis on stable, clean ...
  • Discount hotel rooms go on sale for next year's Geneva Dry
    Special priced hotel rooms are now ready for booking for next year's Geneva Dry, the world's premier annual commodities shipping summit, scheduled for April 28 and 29. Organisers have secured room discounts at the Hotel President Wilson, the five-star establishment hosting the event. Facing Lake Geneva and minutes away from the most beautiful parks and ...
  • Canada maps out first offshore wind energy areas
    Canada has designated its first four offshore wind energy areas (WEAs) off Nova Scotia, pressing ahead with plans to license 5GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. The zones include French Bank, Middle Bank, Sable Island Bank, and Sydney Bight, with the aim of launching a competitive call for bids later this year. The designation ...
  • US axes all offshore wind areas
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has formally rescinded all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the Outer Continental Shelf. The move affects over 3.5m acres of previously targeted offshore wind zones, covering areas such as the Gulf of America, Gulf of Maine, New York Bight, California, Oregon, and the Central Atlantic. The ...
  • Dutchman appointed CEO of Germany's largest port
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has appointed Jeroen Eijsink as CEO with effect from October 1. Eijsink, 52, has more than 25 years of international experience in the logistics and transport industry. Born in the Netherlands, he started his career at Siemens in what was then the digitalisation division and took on various management ...
  • South Korea to invest $150bn in US shipbuilding
    South Korea has agreed to invest $150bn into a dedicated US shipbuilding revitalisation fund, as part of a $350bn bilateral trade agreement signed Wednesday in Washington. The move-touted as the largest Korean industrial investment in US history-aims to inject new life into America's struggling shipyards while simultaneously granting Korean shipbuilders a critical foothold in the ...
  • Seatrium resolves fines linked to Brazilian corruption probe
    Seatrium has finalised settlements with Brazilian and Singaporean authorities over its role tied to Brazil's high-profile "Operation Car Wash investigation. The Singapore offshore and marine yard group, formerly known as Sembcorp Marine, will, under a leniency deal with Brazilian prosecutors, pay about $130m. In Singapore, a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) requires payment of $110m, although
  • US Treasury unleashes largest Iran shipping sanctions since 2018
    In its most expansive sanctions package against Iran in nearly seven years, the US Treasury has imposed sweeping measures on over 100 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Iranian maritime and sanctions-evasion network. The action, unveiled Wednesday, is aimed at dismantling what the US calls a "shipping empire" at the heart of Iran's illicit oil ...
  • Saipem scores rig extension deal in Norway
    Italian energy services major Saipem has confirmed that Aker BP has exercised its latest contract extension for the semisub drilling rig Scarabeo 8, securing continued work through to the end of 2027. The extension follows the previous one-year renewal and will see the sixth-generation rig continue operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, including the Barents ...
  • CMA CGM invests in Finnish clean tech firm
    CMA CGM has become the latest shipping firm to invest in Finland's Hycamite, a clean tech company. Hycamite will begin operations shortly at its recently completed industrial-scale methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, the largest in Europe. This breakthrough technology produces low-carbon hydrogen and high-value solid carbon products from methane. CMA CGM has among the most ...
  • Stack collapse on Evergreen ship off Brazil
    The Evergreen-operated containership Ever Feat berthed in Montevideo on the afternoon of 29 July, following a stack collapse off the coast of Brazil. The vessel, en route south from Navegantes, had suffered structural damage amid heavy seas encountered near Rio Grande. Upon arrival at Montevideo, port authorities reported that between 30 and 40 containers had ...
  • How marine service providers are helping shipping meet its sustainability goals
    A contribution from RMS Marine. As global trade continues to expand, the maritime industry is facing increased pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Rising sea levels, pollution, and climate change have made it clear that sustainable practices at sea are no longer optional-they're essential. Marine service providers are now rethinking their roles, adopting new methods, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 31, 2025
  • Performance eyes more acquisitions
    Greek tanker owner starts taking delivery of several newbuildings, but also has an interest in selective secondhand buys
  • Capital Clean Energy Carriers 'encouraged' by brighter LNG shipping picture
    Uptick in scrapping and slowdown in new orders cited among reasons for cheer about longer term
  • Costamare orders first new boxships for seven years
    Eight-year charters confirmed for quartet of 3,100 teu vessels from unnamed Chinese builder
  • Scorpio Tankers piloting onboard carbon capture
    Scorpio Tankers has installed a new onboard carbon capture system made by a US-based start-up on an LR2, saying it...
  • Ukraine to sell seized cargoship
    Ukraine's message is quite clear: if you call at an occupied port, we will seize and sell your vessel, even...
  • Crushing by cargo biggest cause of dockworker deaths
    Trade association analyses data since turn of century
  • 'Parking ticket' detention did trigger total loss payout, Court of Appeal holds
    Win for Win Win bulker
  • HHLA appoints former DHL boss as chief executive
    Angela Titzrath announced last month she would step down at the end of 2025 after nine years in the top...
  • The Daily View: Cloudy with a chance of sanctions
  • Boxship newbuild orderbook nears 10m teu as focus switches to smaller vessels
    Over 60 containerships alone were ordered in July, with the majority being of between 1,800 teu and 4,000 teu
  • Seoul pledges $150bn investment in US shipbuilding revival under new trade deal
    South Korea and the US will establish a co-operation fund with billions of dollars in investment under the 'Make American...
  • Sweeping US sanctions target over 100 ships and entities linked to son of Iranian political adviser
    In what it said was its largest action since 2018, the US sanctioned almost 150 vessels, entities and individuals on...
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese players weigh sanctions risks and shadowy rewards | Iraq flags illegal tanker loadings amid US pressure on Iran links...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 31, 2025
  • CH Robinson cautious on second-half outlook amid trade volatility
    Company executives pointed to the rollout of the Trump administration's tariff policy in April as driving disruption throughout the second quarter.
  • DB Schenker adds to DSV coffers as multi-year integration begins
    DSV will start adding the first few country operations of DB Schenker into its network from Aug. 1 in an integration process expected to be completed by 2028.
  • Busan aims to boost transshipment volumes with new $573 million feeder terminal
    Development of the new terminal comes as gains in transshipment volumes are outpacing the increase in gateway cargo at Busan, where transshipment business has been bolstered by the launch of the Gemini Cooperation earlier this year.
  • LTL carriers expanding US networks despite low freight demand
    Well-financed LTL trucking companies are investing in network expansion despite flat revenues and falling shipment counts as shippers demand more speed.
  • India-US carriers likely to kill August rate hikes amid new tariff uncertainty
    Local liner sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce signaled that carriers would cancel increase notices scheduled for Aug. 1 and instead extend existing prices through the first half of the month.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 31, 2025
  • Teekay Tankers to up pace of vessel buying - and maybe order newbuildings
    After focusing mostly on selling older tonnage, chief executive Kenneth Hvid says a gradual shift is ahead
  • Teekay Tankers adds to flurry of S&P deals as it reports posts profit dip
    Market dips in third quarter so far but seasonal upswing expected
  • 'Ripple effects': EU-US deal bodes well for LNG shipping, says Capital Clean executive
    US-listed owner of last-generation gas carriers sees trade agreement already making waves in the charter market
  • DHT Holdings locks in funding for VLCC newbuildings
    New York-listed tanker owner funds to cover ships being built at Hyundai Samho and Hanwha
  • Chinese and Korean shipbuilding heavyweights fight for huge CMA CGM order
    French line mulls order for up to 12 LNG dual-fuelled newbuilds
  • Shell: LNG Canada cuts shipping time to Asia in half over US Gulf projects
    Liquefaction development suffering teething problems after June start-up
  • Marinakis-backed Capital Clean Energy hails LNG upturn as it banks newbuilding loan
    Owner clinches financing for LCO2 newbuildings while Greek property investor expands stake
  • D'Amico stays upbeat after sharp drop in profits
    Fundamentals are solid as structural shifts favour product tankers, says CEO
  • Costamare adds newbuilding quartet, and banks loan cheques worth $365m
    Orders follow dry bulk arm spin-off and fit with industry trend
  • Oslo car carrier shares stand firm on US-South Korea trade deal
    Investors are not flocking to stocks despite the lowering of automobile trade barriers
  • Star Bulk strikes fresh supramax sale in busy July S&P market
    Upbeat freight rate sentiment plays into the hands of major shipping firms offloading some of their oldest vessels
  • Brazil closes in on building own ship recycling industry
    Legislation aims to align Brazil with EU and IMO recycling rules
  • Golar LNG signs up Stephen Schaefer as new board member
    US finance, gas and electricity markets name comes on board
  • Dry bulk sector searches for a spark after muted first half
    This week's Streetwise takes a second look at earnings season from the dry side
  • Former Russian oil shipping executive sanctioned over ties to Iranian oil kingpin
    US links French-British veteran to Shamkhani network
  • Maritime education must change to secure the world's seafaring future
    Shipping faces a talent drain and has to come up with ways to attract more young people
  • LNG Canada cuts shipping time to Asia in half over US Gulf projects, Shell says
    Liquefaction development suffering teething problems after June start-up
  • SSY buys uranium-focused commodities brokerage to target rising nuclear power demand
    Group plans to dominate the niche and develop uranium derivatives
  • Subsea 7 adds to backlog with revenue target still in sight
    Conventional oil and gas work continues to be company's biggest money-maker
  • Greek bulker player W Marine eyes first boxship newbuildings
    Owner John Sarantitis signs tentative deal for up to four feeder container ships at Huanghai Shipbuilding
  • South Korea seals trade deal with US after $150bn shipbuilding pledge
    South Korea had been facing a 25% general tariff rate before the deal
  • US ramps up Iran sanctions as it targets more than 60 ships in Shamkhani 'empire'
    Latest round of US sanctions spans nearly 150 vessels, entities and individuals around the globe but mainly in Asia
  • Exploded tanker embroiled in end-of-life legal battle between owner and a scrap trader
    Cash buyer Columbia Seas claims owner of damaged Fulda tried to 'wriggle' its way out of a deal
  • Seatrium shakes off Brazilian scandal to post 301% surge in profit
    Company has already made provision for its $188m penalty to Brazilian and Singapore authorities
  • Damaged tanker embroiled in end-of-life legal battle between owner and a scrap trader
    Cash buyer Columbia Seas claims the owner of the damaged Fulda tried to 'wriggle' its way out of a deal
  • Swiss bank UBS wins court fight with shipowner Ghassan Ghandour over tanker arrest
    Judge rules against shipowner who blames VLCC arrest on bank's refusal to issue letter of enjoyment

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American Shipper web site
JULY 31, 2025
  • Why a French shipping magnate with US ties is interested in China-owned port terminals
    Liner operator CMA CGM said it is interested in buying CK Huchison's global marine terminals.
  • Rail deal will open new markets for top US container port
    The Port of Los Angeles is poised to reap the benefits of Union Pacific's acquisition of Norfolk Southern, its top executive says.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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