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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • Mahalogix International celebrates its success as a logistics solutions provider
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  • 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
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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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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 31, 2025
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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.
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    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
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    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?
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  • DHL Freight opens new logistics terminal in Germany
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  • 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
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  • Top 10 Shipowning Nations 2025
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  • 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
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  • 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 ...
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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
  • '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
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    GNG Ocean becomes the latest Chinese company to switch to online auctions
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    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.
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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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