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February 3, 2025

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • Mahalogix International celebrates its success as a logistics solutions provider
  • Budget 2025-26 seen as growth-oriented for the economy and logistics sector
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  • DGFT streamlines export regulations in alignment with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare regulatory framework
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  • New Mangalore Port offering port dues discounts for eco-friendly vessels
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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
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  • Looking back on a special year - Saudia Cargo
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
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  • Indian air cargo exports flying, boosted by improvements and expansion
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  • Asia-US box traffic hits an all-time high, boosted by retail front-loading
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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Cadeler takes delivery of giant jack-up Wind Maker
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Container News web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Railport chooses GullsEye for terminal operations
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  • Kenya's Maritime Expansion: Strengthening Regional Influence Amid Global Trade Shifts
    Kenya's maritime sector saw remarkable growth in 2024, driven by major upgrades and operational milestones at the Port of Mombasa, the country's leading seaport.
  • Stock Monthly Report of Major Container Shipping Companies
    In January 2025, the container shipping industry navigated through a storm of significant financial downturns, with major companies across the sector reporting notable stock losses. This period highlighted the vulnerability of the industry to various external pressures, including market overcapacity, geopolitical disruptions, and looming economic slowdowns. As the sector grappled with these chall
  • Coneksion® and Nowports partner to enhance digital freight solutions
    Coneksion®, a provider of supply chain and logistics data connectivity solutions, has partnered with Nowports, a digital freight forwarder in Latin America, to enhance Nowports' platform and optimize global freight logistics for its customers. Ilse de Bruin, Chief Digital Officer of Nowports, mentioned: "By powering our advanced technology with Coneksion's cutting-edge data connectivity solution,
  • Is English Proficiency a Must for Taiwan's Logistics and Shipping Sector?
    Taiwan is a global logistics hub. With its strategic location and massive export industry, it plays a key role in international trade. But here's a question for logistics professionals: Do you need to be fluent in English to succeed in this field? The short answer? It depends on your role. For some jobs, English is a must. Freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and international shipping coordina
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  • DHL Freight opens new logistics terminal in Germany
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  • ONE achieves higher earnings amid stable volumes
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  • AD Ports launches port and logistics operations in Angola
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  • Top 10 Shipowning Nations 2025
    From China overtaking Japan to achieve pole position with an impressive fleet valued at US$2 55 billion to Switzerland's notable entry at US$ 68 billion, the report highlights significant transformations in asset values and ownership dynamics over the past year. China Whilst China retains the top spot in terms of vessels numbers, it has also taken the lead for the most valuable fleet, overtaking
  • VICT invests in hybrid equipment to boost capacity and cut emissions
    ICTSI's Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has acquired four new hybrid automatic container carriers (ACCs) from Kalmar to enhance capacity and reduce emissions. Scheduled for delivery in 2025, these carriers will feature twin-box lifting capabilities of up to 60 tons and incorporate Kalmar's latest hybrid technology with lithium-ion batteries for energy recovery. This innovation wi
  • Container Shipping's New Era Begins
    The container shipping world will wake up tomorrow to a new alliance structure, as Gemini Cooperation and Premier Alliance officially begin operations on 1 February. Meanwhile, Ocean Alliance remains the only grouping maintaining its existing format, while Geneva-based MSC has decided to continue as a standalone ocean carrier.
  • CMA CGM applies peak season surcharge from North Europe to North America
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM announces the implementation of the following peak season surcharge (PSS) effective from 1 March 2025, until further

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Splash web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Two European tanker brokers join forces
    Two European tanker brokers have joined forces with news Odin-RVB from The Netherlands is taking over Barcelona-based Iberica Tanker Chartering. "As the shipping landscape continues to evolve, we recognize the changing demands and expectations of our stakeholders. This merger is yet another pivotal step in our long-term strategy to adapt, innovate, and continue as a ...
  • BSM's Sebastian von Hardenberg appointed new president of InterManager
    The chief executive of Germany's Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), Sebastian von Hardenberg, has been elected as the new president of InterManager. He takes over from Columbia Shipmanagement president and CEO Mark O'Neil, who has been at the helm of the industry association whose members manage over 7,500 ships since 2021. Von Hardenberg joined the Schulte ...
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  • Global liner alliances retrench
    Midnight tonight sees liner shipping go through its largest reshuffle in a decade as companies jump ship from existing alliances on the main east-west trades. THE Alliance will become the Premier Alliance, with Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM and Yang Ming Marine Transportation as partners, and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) helping plug gaps on Asia-Europe ...
  • Modec and Toyo get stamp of approval for blue ammonia FPSO
    Japanese floater expert Modec and Toyo Engineering Corporation have obtained approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a blue ammonia FPSO. This FPSO is intended to produce and store blue ammonia using associated gas that has conventionally been reinjected into the reservoir without specific applications. The gas will be supplied by ...
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    Bangladesh's most aggressive buyer of secondhand tonnage, Meghna Group, has started 2025 in the same vein as last year. The Dhaka-based owner has picked up another modern Japanese-built and owned ultramax bulk carrier adding to at least four units that had joined its Mercantile Shipping Lines last year. Brokers report Tokei Kaiun's 2020 Iwagi-built Nord ...
  • Navigating seven seas of AI-driven transformation in trade
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  • Eurobulk fined in latest American oily bilge water case
    A Greek shipping company has pleaded guilty and was sentenced for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and falsification of records. Eurobulk, run by the Pittas family, admitted to violating APPS in April 2023 during a port call by the Good Heart in the port of Corpus Christi as well as falsification ...
  • Indian Register of Shipping experiences owner exodus
    Having been one of the fastest growing classification societies during the first two years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Indian Register of Shipping

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Tit-for-tat tariffs threat looms over VLGC market
    'We are mindful of a volatile political environment, but we're hopeful that our trade will not be disrupted by a...
  • Eurobulk fined $1.125m in US pollution case
    Greece-based Eurobulk was fined $1.125m on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating US pollution laws
  • Dead identities: over 25 ships using scrapped IMO numbers
    The inability to accurately track and identify certain vessels goes beyond safety concerns at a time when merchant ships play...
  • Clubs and owners braced for Trump trouble over sanctions
    Diversification is working for clubs, says Gard
  • OSM Thome adds green services arm
    Shipmanagers are under increasing pressure to provide services that make the green transition easier for their customers
  • Seizing the Panama Canal again would be Operation Bad Idea
    A second military intervention would be detrimental to shipping, not to mention the US economy
  • MOL takes delivery of first 'green' MPV
    Mitsui OSK Lines said Prima Verde is the first vessel in the world to be made from green steel and use...
  • Adnoc unperturbed by historically low LNG rates
    A combination of long-term contracts and the promise of a supply glut on the horizon means newbuildings are not a...
  • Ro-ro cargoship values head upwards as demand outstrips supply
    Veson Nautical ro-ro analyst Andrea de Luca says demand for secondhand ro-ro ships has remained firm as buyer interest has...
  • Shipmanagers resort to poaching crews amid skill shortage
    Bosses lament paying high costs to train crew on LNG and LPG ships, only to lose staff to rival managers...
  • Clubs deny 'relentless' pursuit of premiums amid fears of higher general increase
    P&I clubs set to continue policy of returning excess funds while increasing premiums
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd launch Gemini Cooperation
    When fully operational, Gemini will consist of 57 services across the globe and boast 3.7m teu in capacity, which will...
  • The Daily View: Europe's got 99 problems, but its ships aren't one
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Stable cargo flows and firm rates push ONE to higher third-quarter profit
    Singapore-based container line posted a FY24 third-quarter profit of $1.2bn, switching from an $83m loss in the corresponding period a...
  • MOL warns of China slowdown impact on dry bulk profits
    The key Japanese operator is the latest to warn of the negative impact of a slowdown in the Chinese economy...
  • Scorpio changes course, shifts from passive to active stake in DHT
    Act One: Scorpio Tankers became a passive investor in DHT in 3Q24. Act Two: Scorpio has just become an active...
  • Daily Briefing
    Brokers and sellers face conundrum as aframax S&P market spikes after US sanctions | The EU's business-friendly policy pitch is...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • ILA officials to meet next week as ratification of USMX deal looms
    Sources tell the Journal of Commerce the union will convene a mid-week meeting in Florida of its local wage scale committees across the 14 ports under its jurisdiction.
  • ONE upgrades full-year profit forecast by $1 billion after robust Q3
    The Singapore-based carrier reported strong demand on its two main trade lanes out of Asia in its most recent fiscal quarter, with the trans-Pacific recording 100% utilization.
  • Hub-and-spoke model in spotlight on eve of Gemini Cooperation launch
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have made 90% schedule reliability a core promise of their new partnership and the pledge will be under intense scrutiny by the carriers' customers.
  • Norfolk Southern launches appointment system at Landers terminal
    A spokesperson for NS says requiring truckers to have appointments to pick up containers at the Chicago facility allows for "stack grooming," meaning giving the railroad information in advance on which boxes to make available.
  • MPV operators lean into orders for dual-fuel newbuilds
    Forwarders say that breakbulk and project cargo shippers are taking a greater interest in alternative fuel options for specialist ships.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Norway releases ship briefly detained in Baltic cable probe
    Police say they found no evidence linking fish carrier to suspected sabotage
  • Shipping stocks slide as White House confirms tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico
    Actions to begin on Saturday and investors reaction turns the market
  • Swiss court convicts Trafigura and former executive in shipping bribery case
    Lawyers for ex-chief operating officer Mike Wainwright says he will appeal the verdict
  • Wavelength podcast: The need for a big CO2 levy and the tanker market scratches its head
    Plus, the scourge of seafarer abandonment
  • LNG rates wallow at record lows with negative assessments for older ships
    Quiet Lunar New Year market slows trading as Atlantic basin tonnage piles up but term outlook proving grim
  • Shipowner CLdN launches pool venture to sell over-compliance with new emissions rules
    Initiative is looking to partner companies visiting European waters on occasion and seeking to avoid fines
  • 'The only way is up' for VLCCs as tanker market regains steam
    Even with the Lunar New Year in Asia, VLCC and suezmax rates are climbing
  • Ocean Network Express ups profit forecast to over $4bn
    Japanese liner giant raises guidance for the second time in three months, after posting solid third-quarter profit
  • First of MOL's newly delivered Arc4 vessels lines up for Russian LNG ship-to-ship transfer
    Spotlight swings onto Novatek's newest vessels as first appears to line up for Yamal cargo
  • Norwegian police arrest vessel amid probe into Baltic cable sabotage
    Latvia requested Norway to intercept fish carrier as it sailed from St Petersburg and Murmansk
  • Dorian LPG keeps faith in VLGC market as profit bounces back
    Owner remains upbeat about market on the back of higher US exports
  • Cleaves under fire from Baltic Exchange member for unpaid bills
    Norwegian broking group said it intends to pay
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin phasing container ships into Gemini liner alliance
    Alliance will begin operating on Saturday
  • Bernhard Schulte boss Sebastian von Hardenberg steps up to lead InterManager
    He succeeds Columbia Group's Mark O'Neill who had been in the post for the last four years
  • World's first fully green MPP ship delivered, owner MOL says
    The Prima Verde said to be the first vessel of any kind built using green steel
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    London broker's head of tanker research identifies the moving parts that will define the trade in 2025
  • Russian nuclear icebreaker damaged in Arctic collision to be fixed at sea
    Vessel operator Atomflot says normal service will continue while repairs take place
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin phasing containerships into Gemini liner alliance
    Alliance will begin operating on Saturday
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    State energy company planning to develop 50-mtpa LNG production in three phases
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    Hoegh Autoliners downgraded to hold, Wallenius Wilhelmsen keeps buy rating
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    The Prima Verde said to be the first ship of any kind built using green steel
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    Company expects a slowdown in dry bulk business
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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
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    Container operator Hapag-Lloyd said preliminary results for fiscal year 2024 were improved over the previous year.
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    A new report from the Intermodal Association of North America found international volumes helped intermodal freight author a turnaround in 2024.
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Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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 forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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