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Exim India web site
APRIL 3, 2025
  • JNPA celebrates its record-breaking throughput in 2024-25 with stakeholders
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  • Major Ports' cargo handling up 4.35 pc in FY25
  • Domestic containers lead rail freight growth in 2024-25
  • US slams India for high tariffs on agri products
  • China offers to import more Indian products
  • DP World Cochin sets an all-time record for the 2nd consecutive year, crossing the 800,000 TEU landmark for 2024-25
  • India's GDP to be the highest in FY26: Moody's
  • APSEZ handles all-time high 450 MMT cargo volume
  • Vizhinjam Port achieves highest monthly performance ever
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 3, 2025
  • Contargo expanding rail corridors
  • ACS delivers earthquake aid to Myanmar and Thailand
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  • FourKites adds AI and digital experts to team
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 2, 2025
  • Purchase of Panama railway 'a significant opportunity' for ambitious APMT
  • Transpacific contract rates rise on Trump's fickle policies
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  • Svitzer skyrockets as Mærsk family squeezes out minorities
  • Canada pledges funds to diversify trade strategy as US relations sour
  • DP World's Horn of Africa investment - enter the US?
  • LA/LB and Tanjung Pelepas celebrate as 2024 port 'winners and losers' revealed
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 2, 2025
  • Bollinger Shipyards receives 9/11 steel
    Bollinger Shipyards recently hosted a 9/11 steel transfer ceremony at its Lockport facility that saw the shipyard received two pieces of steel from the debris of the attack on the World Trade
  • LDA and MaDfly in breakthrough in offshore in-water vessel surveys
    Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and French marine drone service specialist MaDfly say they have achieved a breakthrough in offshore in-water vessel surveys with the successful deployment of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV)

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Container News web site
APRIL 2, 2025
  • NSR draws more players to ramp up icebreaker fleet expansion
    The Northern Sea Route (NSR), spanning Russia's Arctic coast from the Barents Sea to the Bering Strait, is becoming an increasingly viable shipping corridor due to melting ice. This route offers a significantly shorter passage between Europe and Asia compared to the Suez Canal, reducing transit time and fuel consumption for global trade. South Korea's advanced icebreaker project is moving forward
  • Peel Ports Group appoints contractors to construction framework
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites, worth up to £750 million (US$970 million). The port operator has appointed 18 contractors across the multi-lot framework for a period of up to eight years; Lot 1 of the framework covers G
  • Port Houston adds new hybrid handling equipment
    During its regular monthly meeting, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority awarded a contract to Konecranes Finland Corporation for the purchase of 16 hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes for Bayport Container Terminal. These new RTG cranes will be Port Houston's first "one-over-six" container stacking units, setting a new standard moving forward while continuing to expand the po
  • Maersk implements surcharge from West Med to Canada
    Copenhagen-based box line Maersk is introducing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all container types from West Mediterranean countries (Italy, Croatia, Greece, France, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Slovenia and Albania) to Canadian destinations. The following surcharge will be effective from 14 April: Origin Destination Container type New tariff levels Charge Basis West Mediterrane
  • C2X secures US$100 million investment to advance green methanol initiatives
    Japanese energy firm ENEOS, Danish shipping company Maersk, and A.P. Moller Holding have agreed to invest US$100 million in green methanol project developer C2X to proceed with its global methanol production portfolio. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory clearances. The proceeds from the investment will primarily be used
  • Wan Hai commences new service connecting India, Vietnam and Thailand
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Wan Hai Lines is set to launch its new Tamil Nadu - Thailand Express (TTX) service on 20 April, enhancing direct connectivity between Vietnam, Thailand, and East India. The TTX service will be operated by four container vessels, each with a capacity of 2,200 TEUs, providing a fixed 28-day round-trip schedule. The maiden voyage will depart from Cat Lai Port, Ho Chi Minh, on
  • PIL strengthens West Coast South America service
    Singaporean ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) has decided to enhance its West Coast South America Service 6 (WS6), aiming to expand its coverage in that region. The WS6 coverage will now include a weekly direct call at the port of Ensenada in Mexico and a switch of the Chilean terminal call from Valparaíso to San Antonio. The updated WS6 commences today (2 April). William Ho, Genera
  • APM Terminals buys Panama Canal Railway Company
    Maersk-owned port operating firm APM Terminals has acquired the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack. PCRC, which has been a 50/50 joint venture between CPKC subsidiary Kansas City Southern and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack since its formation in 1998, operates a 76-km (47-mile) single-line railway adjacent to the Panama Canal that mainly
  • Global container ports see growth, led by strong traffic from China, US and South Asia
    The world's 30 busiest container ports recorded a 7% growth in volumes in 2024, boosted by increased traffic from China, the United States and South Asia, according to Alphaliner
  • Shipping Industry Braces for Key Tariff Decisions
    President Trump has scheduled a Wednesday (April 2) Rose Garden event for his tariff plan unveiling, and among the things that seem destined to remain extremely uncertain right up to the last minute is whether the tariffs announced will be effective immediately or on some future date. And though Trump says he's decided on a course of action, other reports have the administration vacillating still
  • Maersk applies PSS from North China and South Korea to India and Pakistan
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk is implementing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for the scope of North China and South Korea to India (Jawaharlal Nehru, Mundra, and Pipavav) and Pakistan. Effective from 15 April and valid until further notice, the PSS amount will be as follows: Origin Destination Container Size Currency All Containers North China and South Korea India (Jawaharlal Nehru, Mundra, Pipavav
  • Alfa Laval expands its portfolio with NRG Marine acquisition
    Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of UK-based NRG Marine, a provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling technology for marine, oil-and-gas and industrial applications. This move strengthens Alfa Laval's capabilities toward enhancing energy efficiency and operational performance while reducing costs and extending asset lifespan. With the addition of ultrasonic anti-fouling technology, Alfa Laval wi
  • Top 10 Singapore-Flagged Vessel Owners and Operator
    Veson Nautical shined a spotlight on the Singaporean fleet, including live, launched, and on-order vessels, and dived into the top 10 owners of Singaporean flagged vessels, the top 10 Singapore-based operators, and the top 10 Singaporean beneficial owners. A.P. Moller - Maersk currently leads the Singapore flagged fleet with 119 vessels in its books, with a value of US$6.35 billion. In second pla
  • Container rates plunge 28%: Worst first quarter in two decades
    "Average container freight rates for Chinese exports have dropped 28% since the start of the year, posting the worst first quarter development of the past twenty years," says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. Based on input from twenty-three liner operators, the China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) reflects the general export freight rate level from ten major ports. The 28% fal
  • China Moves to Block CK Hutchison Deal: Protecting Strategic Port Influence
    Beijing's move to block the sale of CK Hutchison's overseas port division to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) reflects its strategic interest in maintaining control over key maritime infrastructure. CK Hutchison's subsidiary, Hutchison Ports, a major global player, operates 43 ports with 199 berths across 23 countries, and the potential sale deal could shift influence over critical g
  • Repurposing Shipping Containers: Innovative Decking Ideas for Sustainable Projects
    The idea of repurposing shipping containers for different architectural projects has gained popularity recently. Innovative building concepts favor these durable, modular structures since they are not only affordable but also ecologically friendly. Shipping containers have demonstrated their adaptability from residential extensions to pop-up cafés. Decking is one of the most creative and practica
  • Mastering Logistics for Custom Poly Mailers: From Warehouse Efficiency to Flawless Delivery
    Photo from CustomPolyMailers.com In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, the journey of a package from warehouse shelves to a customer's doorstep is more than just a logistical step-it's a silent ambassador for your brand. Custom poly mailers, those lightweight yet resilient packaging workhorses, play a pivotal role in this process. But even the most eye-catching designs can falter if storage, shi

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Splash web site
APRIL 2, 2025
  • Saipem rakes in $720m for work in Middle East and Guyana
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has won two brand new contracts worth approximately $720m. The first contract encompasses the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation activities for the repair of damaged subsea pipelines for an unnamed major client in the Middle East. The duration of the project is expected to last three years. The ...
  • HD KSOE confirms Angolan suezmax orders
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has firmed up a deal with Sonangol for a pair of suezmax tanker newbuildings. The shipbuilding intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai said in a filing the Angola state-controlled oil company is paying $176m to see the 157,000 dwt duo delivered by end-May 2027. Splash reported the ...
  • Trump's 'Liberation Day' arrives
    Donald Trump is expected to announce sweeping tariffs in a statement at the White House Rose Garden at 16:00 EST this afternoon, branding today as 'Liberation Day' in the latest economic shock to hit global seaborne trades in the opening months of his return to power. The scope and scale of the reciprocal country-based tariffs ...
  • Iberdrola gets final approval for German offshore wind farm
    Spanish electric utility company Iberdrola has received the final approval of the 315MW Windanker wind farm project in the German part of the Baltic Sea. The company completed the planning approval process for the offshore wind farm and received a positive decision from Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) Construction of the €1.28bn ($1.38bn) wind ...
  • SSY breaks into ship recycling
    UK shipbroking group SSY is branching out into the recycling business. The new unit will be headed up by Dubai-based recycling expert and former Braemar man Harry Conrad-Pickles. The move into ship recycling by the London-headquartered group comes ahead of the Hong Kong Convention coming into effect in June and as around 15,000 ships are ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Seaber
    The tech space in dry bulk is crowded, concedes Sebastian Sjöberg, the CEO and co-founder of Seaber, a predictive AI platform providing data-driven decision support for scheduling and chartering optimisation. It's a point evidenced by the fact that more than a third of the 58 sponsors of this year's Geneva Dry - including Seaber - ...
  • A.P. Moller Holding moves to take Svitzer private
    Denmark's A.P. Moller Holding (APMH) has made an all-cash offer to take towage operator Svitzer private. The offer, valued at about $1.3bn, comes at nearly a 32% premium to Tuesday's closing share price in Copenhagen. APMH holds 47% of shares in Svitzer, which demerged from Maersk last April and started trading on Nasdaq Copenhagen. The ...
  • Pilot twins publish book on the art of ship handling
    The phrase 'the Beautiful Game' is synonymous with football, but for American twin brothers Captain Grant Livingstone and Captain George Livingstone the words perfectly capture life at sea. Both brothers have spent decades working first as seafarers then as pilots, mastering the art of shiphandling, for which technical expertise meets instinct, experience and split-second decision ...
  • Saipem contracts four PSVs for work offshore Norway
    Saipem has hired four platform supply vessels to provide pipehaul support for Equinor's Irpa development offshore Norway. The vessels have been fixed for a firm period of 60 days each, with further extension options available. OSV owner Tidewater has bagged two of the contracts for the 2009-built Troms Castor and 2012-built Troms Sirius, while Singapore-based ...
  • Island Offshore PSV deal with Equinor extended for two years
    Norwegian OSV owner Island Offshore has secured a two-year contract extension from Equinor UK for the platform supply vessel Island Chieftain. The 2009-built hybrid battery-powered PSV has been fixed until at least May 2027. The vessel has been working for the Norwegian energy major in the UK sector since last May, supporting operations at the ...
  • Winning buys its first cape of the year
    Vintage cape sales are dominating S&P headlines. One Chinese company stands out in the segment: China's Winning Shipping, the world's largest bauxite shipping company. Sources tell Splash that the active outfit is currently in the market for more tonnage and has just purchased the 2007 Imabari-built, 180,000 dwt Cape Unity for just over $22m-its first ...
  • Top Japanese shipping brands collaborate to create tech research facility in Osaka
    Top Japanese shipyards are collaborating to open a dedicated ship tech research facility at the University of Osaka. Imabari Shipbuilding, Japan Marine United along with ClassNK and MTI, the research arm of Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) are joining forces to establish the Open Collaboration Laboratory for Enabling Advanced Marine Systems (OCEANS) at the Techno Alliance ...
  • Seafarers struggle to get any shore leave
    A new report from the ITF Seafarers' Trust (ITFST) and the World Maritime University (WMU) highlights the continuing absence of shore leave for the world's seafarers. Analysing the data from 5,879 seafarers who responded to the ITFST's Shore Leave Survey, WMU researchers concluded that more than a quarter of seafarers did not get any shore ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 2, 2025
  • Trump 2.0 trade policies curb ship deals for now but could spur more later
    Tariffs have indirectly stymied ship purchases by further depressing share valuations. However, the port fee plan could eventually lead to...
  • US sanctions network shipping Russian weapons and stolen Ukrainian grain to the Houthis
    The US has announced sanctions against a Russian-Houthi network that supplied the Yemeni faction with weapons and stolen grain from...
  • Carbon levy on life support at IMO as Pacifics vow to fight on
    A global carbon price is unlikely to take the form of a separate levy, with IMO states converging on a...
  • APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway
    During the drought that enforced serious restrictions on the canal for much of 2023-2024, the railway played a vital role...
  • Bulk carrier went off hire after crew contracted Covid, Admiralty Court confirms
    Ruling is notably 'charterer-friendly' but court sought fair balance between parties, says WFW partner Chu
  • Cargo insurance rates softening fast on back of record capacity, Lockton warns
    Absence of market-changing loss events could mean double-digit premium slide
  • 'Nonsense' port fee plan will 'go away' after Trump
    Speakers at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference on Tuesday voiced their opinion of the proposed port free plan and offered...
  • Shore leave at risk of extinction, report says
    A lack of accessible facilities and expensive transport are just of the two reasons why seafarers are taking less shore...
  • Diana Shipping rings up 20 years of riding the dry bulk cycle
    Dry bulk operator celebrates two decades as listed entity
  • CMB.Tech inches towards Golden Ocean majority
    After buying John Fredriksen's share for some $1.2bn last month, CMB.Tech has added more purchases as it inches towards the...
  • Tariffs threaten further upheaval for embattled container shipping sector
    Container shipping braced for a turbulent 2025 as tariffs, tepid demand and geopolitical risks threaten to derail trade volumes and...
  • AP Moller Holding bids to take Svitzer private
    The Danish company already owns 47% of Svitzer's shares, which demerged from Maersk in April last year
  • Seafarer dies in Ningbo collision
    Newbuilding Ning Yuan Bei Lun and general cargoship Jiang Hai Zhi Da 66 collided off Yangxiaomao Island, near Ningbo, China
  • The Daily View: A very politicised ports deal
    Ports and LogisticsPolitical Risk and TradeFinance
  • New K Line president maps out vision to navigate heightened risks
    K Line president pledges strategic growth in an increasingly uncertain world by leaning into the shipping giant's strengths around safety...
  • Daily Briefing
    Don't make me do it: Beijing turns up pressure on CK Hutchison's port deal | All lower-carbon fuels should be...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 2, 2025
  • Trump announces 10% across-the-board tariffs on all US imports
    But countries believed by the White House as having an unfair advantage over the US on trade will be hit with higher levies, including China, South Korea and European Union nations.
  • India-US liners tweak 2025-26 contract plans amid shipper performance fears: NVOs
    The change to a more freight-all-kinds strategy comes as ongoing contracts for the 2024-25 service year bundled with penalty clauses have proved to be problematic for keeping customer relationships intact.
  • APM acquires first railroad asset with deal for Panama Canal's short line
    The terminal operator says buying the railroad that connects ports on the canal's Pacific and Atlantic sides fits into its overall strategy of offering more service to shippers.
  • The Buyer's Guide to Automation
    Future-proof your architecture with Camunda's process orchestration buyer's guide.
  • India-US liners tweak 2025-26 contract plans amid shipper performance fears: NVOs
    The change to a more freight-all-kinds strategy comes as ongoing contracts for the 2024-25 service year bundled with penalty clauses have proved to be problematic for keeping customer relationships intact.
  • PM acquires first railroad asset with deal for Panama Canal's short line
    The terminal operator says buying the railroad that connects ports on the canal's Pacific and Atlantic sides fits into its overall strategy of offering more service to shippers.
  • New Trump tariffs spur rise in US-bound air cargo rates amid frontloading
    Price and volume increases are being seen across trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trade lanes, but there is little clarity on whether underlying demand is enough to prop up spot rates once the tariffs have been implemented.
  • China to maintain pivotal production role globally despite tariffs: CSCMP
    Firms sourcing from Vietnam, India or Mexico rely heavily on components, raw materials and equipment from China, which will remain an essential link in the production supply chain even if it's no longer the only one.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 2, 2025
  • Hyundai yard expands capacity as Chinese shipbuilding industry comes under US threats
    South Korea shipbuilding group said to have secured orders for up to eight LR2 tankers to be built at Subic Bay shipyard
  • Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs from 10% to 50% on countries around the world
    'Liberation day' announcement lifts tariffs on China to 34%
  • Trump administration aims sanctions at Russian shipments aiding Houthis
    Russian-flag ship and two businessmen among latest targets
  • Why controversial US port fees spell extra profit for tanker owners
    Moves from the US evidence of further deglobalisation
  • 'Liberation day' comes to US LNG project developers too as Washington removes hurdle
    As Russia restarts its second Arctic liquefaction plant and European imports ramp up
  • Top Navios US executive Ted Petrone announces retirement after four decades with shipowner
    Angeliki Frangou's long-term number two now describes himself as a 'retired investor'
  • A bold decision or in deep water? Greenhouse gas talks chair pushes IMO member states to work together
    Critical talks kick off at the IMO with a compromise on the road to decarbonisation
  • Capesize spot rates dwindle as Atlantic activity slows
    Pacific perks up with iron-ore miners entering market
  • Laker operator Rand Logistics seals $525m refinancing to modernise fleet
    Jones Act shipping firm could also cash for M&A
  • InterManager slams accident probe into enclosed space deaths on Berge Bulk capesize
    Ship management organisation believes 'deliberate' omissions will still leave maritime workers at risk
  • The Quiet Commodore speaks: Ships, relationships and a 'long, strange trip'
    Fairfield Chemical Carriers' Todd Clough reflects on eve of top Connecticut Maritime Association honour
  • G2 Ocean pushes up profit despite lower rates for its 120 bulkers
    Gearbulk and Grieg pool venture boosted by lower tax bill
  • Hutchison Ports deal delayed as Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing reviews options
    Pro-Beijing media have criticised the deal, calling it a betrayal of China
  • Semiramis Paliou sticks to bulker strategy as Diana Shipping rings in IPO milestone
    Anniversary comes as dry bulk player dips toe in new markets and its shares face pressure
  • Seafarer shore leave 'in danger of extinction', researchers warn
    More than one-quarter of seafarers get zero shore leave
  • Insurers and shipping company reported for suspected oil price cap breaches
    UK regulator says there were about two reports a month of breaches of oil pricing regime over a year
  • US tariff blitz prompts container carriers to hike rates and cancel sailings
    Efforts to stem freight rate decline may be in vain if capacity continues to rise
  • Semiramis Paliou sticks to bulker strategy as Diana Shiping rings in IPO milestone
    Anniversary comes as dry bulk player dips toe in new markets and its shares face pressure
  • Belgian's Somtrans homes in on its first large LNG bunker vessel newbuilding
    Another vessel incoming for this year's growing tally of LNGBVs
  • 'It's all a scam': Complaints roll in over fake ship registry
    Caribbean government says many individuals have lost money trying to secure documents from non-existent flag registry
  • Is the levy off the table? Latest IMO climate talks struggle to find common ground
    'We need to close the gap, not create bigger divisions,' secretary general urges
  • Stena Line reveals latest ro-ro concept as it targets climate goals
    New design incorporates some of latest tech beginning to appear across the global fleet
  • SSY enters demolition sector with new hire from Braemar
    Broker joins as ship recycling market is expected to enter a crucial period
  • LNG bunker vessel orders outstrip those for conventional carriers in first quarter
    Slim pickings for yards on LNG newbuildings so far in 2025
  • CMB.Tech moves closer to merger threshold after spending $83m on Golden Ocean shares
    Saverys family company now owns nearly 46% of bulker company
  • Could US port fees push tankers towards a 'trifurcated' market?
    US fees on Chinese-built ships could further split an already fractured fleet
  • AP Moller Holding springs $689m Svitzer takeover with delisting planned
    Company cites lack of investor interest in towage operation with a market cap of $998m
  • Seafarer dies in collision involving container ship newbuilding off China
    Cargo vessel sinks after accident in the early hours
  • Shipbuilding giant Hyundai confirms Sonangol suezmax tanker brace as prices cool
    Deal shows pressure on newbuilding values as demand cools due to global economic uncertainty
  • Secondhand ship sales plunge 30% as cautious buyers put pressure on owners of Chinese tonnage
    Brokers say deal flow dropped sharply in a changing S&P arena
  • Pelagic Partners hails 'solid' yields from shipping funds with latest dividends
    Cypriot shipowner remains committed to 'consistent and attractive' rewards for shareholders
  • Hanwha Ocean bags VLCC newbuildings worth $257m
    Capital Group is named as buyer of two crude carriers
  • Yang Ming invites shipyards for tender for panamax and neo-panamax container ships
    Offers are due in this month
  • Meet Emma Roberts, mining giant BHP's new shipping boss
    Holding one of the most powerful positions in dry bulk shipping, ex-lawyer says it is business as usual - for now
  • 'Animal spirit': New K Line boss targets expansion in bulkers and LNG
    Car carrier business also a big focus for Takenori Igarashi
  • Levy off the table as latest IMO climate talks struggle to find common ground
    'We need to close the gap, not create bigger divisions,' urges IMO secretary general

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 2, 2025
  • CMA CGM subsidiaries augment air cargo capacity in different ways
    Ocean carrier CMA CGM continues to invest in air cargo. The latest moves include the acquisition of troubled Air Belgium and its logistics subsidiary launching a China-U.S. air charter service.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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