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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
  • BUDGET 2025-26 REACTIONS
  • DGFT streamlines export regulations in alignment with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare regulatory framework
  • Vizhinjam Port to transform into a global maritime hub
  • New Mangalore Port offering port dues discounts for eco-friendly vessels
  • UAE firms keen to invest in Bangladesh port development
  • GDP seen growing at 6.3 to 6.8 pc in FY26
  • Pulses imports double
  • Highlights of Union Budget 2025-26
  • Human seaworthiness
  • CMA CGM Foundation and Child Rights and You - CRY renew their partnership and open three new educational centres in Mumbai
  • JNPA inks MoU with Port of Antwerp for extended training programs at the JNPA-APEC facility
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  • 'Government'scommitment to inland water transport through the tonnage tax scheme will provide a more sustainable and cost-effective way of cargo movement'

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • Airfreight consultancy finds managing director
  • Weekly train service launched in India
  • A 'plus' for digital trade
  • Setting sail in a new partnership
  • 2,000 t of CO2e saved
  • Looking back on a special year - Saudia Cargo
  • Shipping giants optimise freight routes
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hellmann welcomes new MD for France
  • 36,000 e-powered commercial vehicles
  • Pharma airport returning to pre-pandemic volumes
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Carriers hope price hikes will hold as spot rates fall in CNY doldrums
  • Shippers 'happy to pay top dollar' for guaranteed price and capacity
  • UPS Supply Chain Solutions: a target for Maersk, DHL or Kuehne?
  • Indian air cargo exports flying, boosted by improvements and expansion
  • Cut in automotive freight costs triggers uproar among German SME hauliers
  • Asia-US box traffic hits an all-time high, boosted by retail front-loading
  • North American railroads report intermodal volumes on the increase
  • Japan's shipping lines determined to act on reducing CO2 emissions
  • Asos changes gear on distribution: smart move or strategic error?

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Cadeler takes delivery of giant jack-up Wind Maker
    Danish-headquartered, Oslo-listed Cadeler A/S, which owns the world's largest fleet of jack-up offshore wind installation vessels, has just added another. On Monday, it took delivery of Wind Maker, the first of two

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Container News web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Railport chooses GullsEye for terminal operations
    Railport, a Turkish intermodal logistics terminal, is set to begin operations as a joint venture between Arkas Holding and duisport. The terminal will leverage GullsEye's state-of-the-art terminal operating system (TOS) to manage and optimize its operational processes. Situated at the heart of the Iron Silk Road, Railport is poised to become a vital link in global trade, strengthening Türkiye's r
  • 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
  • Distributor Management Solutions: A Game-Changer for the FMCG Industry
    Efficient distribution is critical in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)industry. Success depends on ensuring that products reach consumers quickly and accurately. FMCG companies can overcome distribution challenges by using a well-designed distributor management system Technology is used to streamline operations, reduce costs, and foster better relationships with distributors in these solutio
  • We Asked AI: Container Ships Passing Under Iconic Monumentals
    What if a colossal container ship sailed through iconic cities and world landmarks? In this AI-generated exploration, we asked an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to visualize the sheer scale of modern shipping against the backdrop of human history and architecture, creating a surreal contrast between past and present.
  • DHL Freight opens new logistics terminal in Germany
    DHL Freight has officially inaugurated its new logistics terminal in Berlin-Marienfelde, Germany. Spanning 5,200 square meters with 48 loading docks and state-of-the-art infrastructure, the facility replaces the existing Berlin terminal, which had reached full capacity. Strategically located and designed with sustainability in mind, the new site sets new standards for logistics and environmental
  • ONE achieves higher earnings amid stable volumes
    Singapore-based container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has released its financial results for the third quarter of the company's FY2024, covering the period from October to December 2024. ONE recorded revenue of US$4.8 billion for the last three months of 2024, representing a significant 44% growth compared to the same period last year. Additionally, the ocean carrier's net profit exceeded US
  • AD Ports launches port and logistics operations in Angola
    AD Ports Group has officially commenced the long-term management and development of a key multipurpose terminal and associated logistics operations in Luanda, Angola. This marks a significant step in the Group's expansion across sub-Saharan Africa. In partnership with Angolan firms Unicargas and Multiparques, AD Ports Group has launched operations at Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, situated in the
  • Brand Growth on Instagram: A Guide to Setting Up and Optimizing Your Business Strategy
    Instagram, as a dynamic platform, frequently rolls out new features designed to enhance user experience and engagement. Whether you're sharing a photo on your feed, a story, a reel, or an IGTV video, each format offers unique opportunities for engaging your audience. It is crucial to learn how Instagram content is distributed to establish a community. Gone are the days of chronological feeds; Ins
  • 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 ...
  • In tech we trust?
    The relationship between shipowners and technology providers must be fixed to save shipping's decarbonisation ambitions, writes Benny Hilström, vice president of business development at WinGD. Shipowners and operators need technology providers that keep their promises in order to avoid frustration, disruption and delay. That applies in day-to-day operations and is even more critical when promises
  • 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 ...
  • Meghna presses on with ultramax buying spree
    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
    Wolfgang Lehmacher and Mikael Lind write for Splash today sharing some of their input to the recently released World Economic Forum AI TradeTech report. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to change international trade. AI will improve efficiency, costs, and decision-making. McKinsey reports that AI implementation can reduce forecast errors by 50% and logistics costs by ...
  • 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
  • 'Tariffs could lead to trade wars': SSY outlines potential paths for tankers amid volatility
    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
  • Argentina's YPF joins Golar LNG and partners Southern Energy FLNG project
    State energy company planning to develop 50-mtpa LNG production in three phases
  • Tumbling car carrier rates prompt downgrade and target price cuts by DNB Markets
    Hoegh Autoliners downgraded to hold, Wallenius Wilhelmsen keeps buy rating
  • World's first fully green multi-purpose ship delivered, owner MOL says
    The Prima Verde said to be the first ship of any kind built using green steel
  • MOL flags 'faltering' Chinese economy as container boom drives up profit
    Company expects a slowdown in dry bulk business
  • Frontline is the only shipping stock in Oslo worth buying for this fund manager
    Borea's Jon Hille-Walle believes most other shipping segments have passed peak earnings
  • Auction sale of bulker pair highlights how more Chinese owners are shunning traditional broking channels
    GNG Ocean becomes the latest Chinese company to switch to online auctions
  • MOL takes delivery of what it claims is the world's first fully green multi-purpose ship
    The Prima Verde said to be the first ship of any kind built using green steel

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
  • Hapag-Lloyd 2024 profit navigates disruptions
    Container operator Hapag-Lloyd said preliminary results for fiscal year 2024 were improved over the previous year.
  • ONE container alliance swings to profit in Q3
    The Ocean Network Express alliance of K-Line, MOL and NYK saw profits skyrocket in the fiscal third quarter.
  • IANA: Intermodal saw turnaround in 2024
    A new report from the Intermodal Association of North America found international volumes helped intermodal freight author a turnaround in 2024.
  • What shippers should know about ocean carrier alliance changes in 2025
    Here's what you need to know as ocean carrier alliances prepare to deploy new and reorganized container services.

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In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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 conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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