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Exim India web site
JUNE 2, 2025
  • FFFAI's Silver Jubilee Convention in Goa sees engaging deliberation, stress on collaborative and integrated logistics
  • Adani Ports taps its largest ever domestic bond - Rs 5,000 crore 15-year NCD
  • FIEO concerned over US steel & aluminium tariff hike, seeks diplomatic engagement to safeguard Indian steel exports
  • Indian legislative measures for unseaworthy and unsafe ships
  • India's defence exports seen rising after Operation Sindoor
  • 100,000 warehouses identified for bringing under the fold of WDRA: Chairperson
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan Port collaborates with 3 European ports to construct green shipping corridors
  • Syria inks 30-year deal with CMA CGM
  • Shantanu Thakur chairs Port Review Meeting and Stakeholders Meet at Deendayal Port
  • India to remain fastest-growing economy for next 30 years: Piyush Goyal
  • Ratlam-Nagda third and fourth rail line project to ease rail congestion, enhance connectivity from hinterland to ports & boost the economy: Minister
  • Global schedule reliability continues to increase in 2025
  • Highest ever steam coal discharge in a single day at Deendayal Port
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (30 May 2025)
  • The significant benefits of index-linked contracts
  • Trump's tariffs back after appeals court grants stay
  • Sonowal visiting Norway and Denmark to build strong, future-ready partnerships in maritime sector
JUNE 3, 2025
  • Prime Minister graces IATA AGM in New Delhi
  • Phase 2 of PSA Mumbai now facility-ready
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port conducts workshop on land, assets and port-led industrialisation
  • Sanjvik Terminals announces resumption of export services from ICD Bawal to Mundra Port
  • Cashew nut exports slump
  • Sonowal visiting Norway and Denmark to build strong, future-ready partnerships in maritime sector
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port Authority emerges as a model for swift and smart execution of infrastructure projects
  • Yogesh Kumar Singh assumes charge as Secretary, Deendayal Port Authority
  • Odisha emerging as a major agri-export hub
  • India ranks second in rail cargo
  • Extension in Import Period for Yellow Peas under ITC (HS) Code 07131010 of Chapter 07 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)
  • Government notifies guidelines of scheme to promote manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India
  • Global shipping contends with complex risks: Report
  • India, B'desh cargo movement dips sharply
  • India plans maritime rules in consonance with IMO emissions regulations
  • Major operational milestones at Vizhinjam International Seaport
  • Milaha signs joint MoUs with NEXX and KEC to advance AI-driven logistics solutions in Qatar and capture e-commerce growth
  • Gulftainer appoints Farid Belbouab as Group CEO
  • Nine ports to be connected to Saudi ports by adding Evergreen's service "ARPG"

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Nevomo appoints former MEP as public affairs director
  • Saga Shipholding moving fleet to Bahamas flag
  • Lemon Queen to drive eco-communication in Munich
  • Labour shortages and red tape hinder German handlers
  • Addsecure unveils 'FleetVision'
  • Ciblex boosting traceability
  • ECS and Global GSA groups to make an impact in June
  • DHL and Shopify cooperate
  • First bi-train for greener logistics in Argentina
  • From HGK Shipping to HGK AG
  • Motum releases damage report
JUNE 3, 2025
  • Ground handling licences focus on electrification
  • CSG rolls out 'SmartAssist'
  • MIP completes first phase of Eastern Med hub
  • Girteka orders 2,000 lorries
  • FS Logistix goes live
  • Airfreight stable despite headwinds - Iata
  • K+N has new global sales head
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • FedEx names leadership team for standalone cargo unit
  • Infrastructure upgrade in DRC
  • Switzerland updates lorry tolls
  • CMA CGM and Nike launch electric river barge in Vietnam

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 30, 2025
  • Bad news for shippers as wave of transpacific rate increases continues
  • Dates to watch for in the latest chapter of TACO's tariff travail
  • Analysis: CVC-backed Scan Global - more growth, more debt, more losses
  • No deals with carriers, say Houthis - Red Sea safe for non Israel-affiliated ships
  • Liner schedule reliability improving, with Gemini carriers leading the way
  • The days of single-sourcing are over, as shippers see disruption as 'normal'
  • Wan Hai to increase capacity and services on growing regional routes
  • Freighter capacity on the rise, with air cargo demand expected to pick up
  • Schenker's Shirley Sharma Paterson moves to K+N as global head of sales
  • Massimo Naldini appointed WR Logistics' CEO of Italy operations
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Rapid transpacific capacity build-up continues - can USWC ports handle it?
  • Chris Heibel promoted to chief operating officer at ARC Group
  • Uncertainty drives Yang Ming fleet boost as focus switches to Asia-Europe trades
  • EXCLUSIVE: CH Robinson Global Forwarding - US leadership exodus
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 22 | Trump's tariff hurdle, ocean schedule reliability, and rate rise
  • Partnerships are key to building efficient air cargo operations in Africa
  • OceanX: Buzz, excitement, greater international slant - here comes Munich 2025
  • Cargo flight tests show electric aircraft Alia has clear route to regular services
  • New ecommerce flight from China into Prestwick could boost Scottish exports
  • Pharma and perishables market 'more reliable' than ecommerce, says Etihad Cargo

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Marine Log web site
MAY 30, 2025
  • BOEM moves ahead on potential offshore minerals lease sale
    In line with President Trump's executive order on "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources," the Department of the Interior is initiating the process to evaluate a potential offshore minerals lease sale
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Vigor completes Wenatchee hybrid-electric conversion
    Vigor Marine Seattle, has completed the M/V Wenatchee hybrid-electric conversion project, marking a major milestone in Washington State Ferries' (WSF) effort to modernize its aging fleet and reduce carbon emissions. The 202-vehicle
  • New A-O-S G-class vessel M/V Gamekeeper is ready for operations
    American Offshore Services (A-O-S) reports that it has taken delivery of M/V Gamekeeper, the fourth addition to its growing G-class fleet, from Metal Shark boats. The vessel and is now operational, ready
  • Hempel launches Hempaguard NB silicone hull coating for newbuilds
    Until now, applying advanced silicone hull coatings during the newbuilding process has posed logistical challenges for shipowners. Conventional silicone solutions require controlled environments and are typically applied either pre-delivery or in post-delivery

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Container News web site
MAY 30, 2025
  • Statkraft advances plans for green hydrogen scheme at Hunterston
    Europe's largest generator of renewable energy has proposed the development of a green hydrogen facility at Hunterston, the former coal terminal in Ayrshire. Clydeport - part of Peel Ports Group, the UK's second largest port operator - has exchanged an option agreement with Statkraft to explore the potential development at its Hunterston PARC (Port and Resource Campus) site. The proposed facility
  • Port of Bilbao wraps up busiest month for cruise traffic
    May has marked a record month for cruise activity at the Port of Bilbao's terminal in Getxo, with 18 cruise ship calls bringing over 18,000 tourists to the region. The final vessel for the month is scheduled to arrive on 31 May. Since the cruise season began in March, the Spanish port has welcomed 25 cruise ships and 32,643 passengers. The season is expected to run through December, with projecti
  • Tripoli port shutdown sparks maritime crisis in Libya
    Libya's shipping sector is teetering on the edge of collapse as fresh waves of political violence erupt in Tripoli, crippling key port operations and sending shockwaves through regional maritime logistics
  • Klaipeda port embarks on green hydrogen initiative
    Klaipeda Port launched its green hydrogen initiative, positioning itself as the first in Lithuania and the broader Baltic region to produce and supply green hydrogen for maritime vessels, port machinery, and private transport. Construction is set to begin shortly, as the project has now secured the necessary building permit. Algis Latakas, Director General of the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority,
  • WR Logistics announces new CEO for Italy
    WR Logistics, a provider of project logistics solutions for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects, has appointed Massimo Naldini as CEO for Italy. Naldini will oversee all WR Logistics activities in the European country, with a focus on aligning project execution with the needs of industrial clients across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Based in Italy, he
  • Gebrüder Weiss expands operations in Thailand
    Gebrüder Weiss will open a new country organization in Thailand on June 1 to strengthen its market presence in Southeast Asia and expand its network in one of the world's most economically dynamic regions. "The new country organization allows us to close a strategic gap and create direct connections to central Asia-Pacific markets for our customers," said Lothar Thoma, Managing Director Air & Sea
  • US Court strikes down most Trump tariffs
    A US trade court has blocked most of President Donald Trump's broad tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping import duties, according to Reuters. The Court of International Trade stated that only Congress has the constitutional power to regulate trade, and that this authority is not overridden by presidential emergency powers. The court issued a permanent injunction aga
  • European Union's new strategic vision for Black Sea
    In response to escalating regional tensions and the intensifying threat landscape, the European Union (EU) has unveiled a new strategic initiative for the Black Sea region, placing maritime security and connectivity at the core of its priorities. The comprehensive strategy aims to bolster defense readiness, safeguard critical infrastructure, and reinforce regional cooperation, particularly in the
  • Proposed HMM relocation to Busan sparks controversy
    South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has stirred up controversy after suggesting that the country's flagship carrier HMM and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries be relocated from Seoul to the port city of Busan. Former president Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, following his failed attempt at imposing martial law in December 2024, has prompted snap elections for 3 June, to elect a new l
  • Broaden Energy launches first phase of manufacturing facility in KEZAD
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group and Broaden Energy have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in KEZAD Area A (KEZAD Al Ma'mourah). The agreement was signed at the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This marks the first phase of Broaden Energy's new manufacturing complex, publ
  • Gemini Cooperation introduces new Transpacific service
    Gemini Cooperation, a container shipping alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, will launch a new Transpacific service, covering East China and North East Asia to California. The rotation of the TP9 service will be Xiamen (China) - Busan (South Korea) - Long Beach (US) - Xiamen, with Maersk saying that it will offer improved transit times. The TP9 service is expected to connect Busan with Long
  • MSC makes history by deploying 24,000 TEU megaships on West Africa routes
    MSC has become the first carrier to introduce ultra-large container vessels with a capacity of 24,000 TEUs to Africa. The deployment of the container vessels MSC Diletta and MSC Türkiye on the Africa Express service marks a transformative moment, connecting major Asian markets, including China and South Korea, through Southeast Asia to key West African ports in Ghana, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire and Came
  • SAAM Towage showcases decarbonization progress and outlines future vision
    SAAM Towage presented its progress in sustainable maritime operations at Tug Technology 2025, focusing on its pioneering work with electric tugboats under the Dynamo Project. This initiative began in early 2024 with the deployment of two electric tugs at the Port of Vancouver in Canada. A third unit is slated to enter service in Puerto Chacabuco, Chilean Patagonia, later this year. Pablo Cáceres,
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Berg Propulsion powers MPCC feeder vessels with bio-methanol optimization
    NCL Nordland, the second of two advanced 1,300 TEU feeder vessels designed to pioneer bio-methanol usage in container shipping, has officially entered service. Sister vessel Vestland has already demonstrated the effectiveness of the integrated Berg Propulsion package in optimizing vessel efficiency, regardless of fuel source. Owned by MPC Container Ships (MPCC) and chartered to North Sea Containe
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and MOL take delivery of Japan's first dual-fuel methanol carrier
    Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) announced the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art dual-fuel methanol carrier, chartered from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), on a long-term basis. The vessel was delivered by HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard on May 30, following a naming ceremony held on May 23, where MGC Chairman Masashi Fujii officially christened the ship Kohzan Maru VII. The 47,960-deadweight-to
  • Atlantic Forwarding, Atlantic Gate unite under one brand
    Atlantic Forwarding and Atlantic Gate unite under one global brand: Atlantic Gate. This rebranding brings together the two entities under one brand. "his rebranding is more than just a new name - it reflects our ongoing commitment to providing personalized customer service, tailored solutions, and world-class freight forwarding expertise across all our global operations," said Daniel Weissenberg
  • Nuclear-powered vessels gain momentum amid climate push
    As the shipping industry seeks radical solutions to meet climate goals and stabilize fuel costs, nuclear propulsion has re-emerged as a transformative force and a potential answer to the current challenges of the industry. The recent meeting of Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, with leading Greek ship owners to explore the potential of nuclear-powe
  • Ukrainian ports face new risks after drone strikes on Russia
    On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a large-scale, simultaneous drone strike campaign targeting multiple Russian air bases deep inside enemy territory
  • Mixed response to Suez Canal discounts
    Container lines are mostly not ready to follow CMA CGM in dabbling with a Red Sea return, notwithstanding the Suez Canal Authority's (SCA's) discounts, as they are not sure it's safe yet
  • Mersin International Port completes first phase of expansion project
    Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP), a key gateway terminal in Türkiye and a joint venture between PSA International, IFM, and Akfen, officially completed the first phase of its US$455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Terminal. Scheduled for full completion in the first half of 2026, the new terminal will expand MIP's annual capacity from 2.6 million TEUs to 3.6 million TEUs and enable t
  • GEODIS unveils low-carbon air freight solution
    GEODIS introduces GEODIS AirSmart, an innovative low-carbon air freight service designed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions through optimized performance. The official launch takes place today (2 June) at the Transport Logistic Trade Fair in Munich, Germany, one of the premier events in the logistics industry. The solution leverages advanced analytics and real-time external flight data to make
  • Gemini partners on track for 90% schedule reliability target
    In April, global schedule reliability improved by 1.7 percentage points M/M to 58.7%, the highest level recorded since November 2023, according to Danish maritime data analysis company Sea-Intelligence. On a Y/Y level, the April score was higher by 6.5 percentage points. Maersk was the most reliable top-13 carrier in April 2025 with a schedule reliability score of 73.4%, followed by its Gemini pa
  • America's Shipbuilding Crisis: A Strategic Vulnerability in an Era of Global Tension
    As the United States navigates an increasingly volatile global landscape, its shipbuilding crisis has emerged not just as an industrial shortfall but as a looming geopolitical liability. A recent report by the Open Markets Institute reveals how decades of neglect, deregulation, and deindustrialization have left the American nation dangerously exposed at sea economically, militarily, and strategic
  • How Managed Web Hosting Simplifies WordPress Maintenance and Security
    Ever felt like managing your WordPress site is like having an extra full-time job? From constant plugin updates to worrying about hackers and random errors, it can get a bit too much, especially when all you want is to run your blog, business, or portfolio smoothly. That's where managed web hosting steps in to make your life a lot easier. Instead of spending hours fixing things or stressing over
  • Hapag-Lloyd revamps Africa structure with new four-Area setup
    Hapag-Lloyd has decided to proceed with a strategic restructuring of its Africa organizational setup across the continent. The German shipping company will change its current Area setup from two to four Areas, aiming to secure a broader and stronger presence in Africa. The new Area setup will be supported by the existing Quality Service Center (QSC) in Mauritius. As part of this transformation, t
  • Wan Hai christens new 13,100 TEU boxship
    Wan Hai Lines held a ship naming ceremony for WAN HAI A19, accompanied by a charity event on 29 May at Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipyard. Huifang Zhang, Logistics Director of Meiying Household Group, performed the christening rituals, bestowing blessings on the vessel for good fortune and safe journeys. Wan Hai Lines had signed a total of thirteen 13,100 TEU boxships with Samsung Heavy Indu
  • Samskip commences UK-Rotterdam service
    Samskip will offer a new direct connection between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The Rotterdam-based ocean carrier will launch a new shortsea container service calling at the Port of Blyth, enhancing multimodal connections between the UK and key European trade hubs. "This strategic expansion strengthens our presence in northeast England, offering shippers a reliable, cost-efficient and
  • Container lines report soaring earnings
    Ocean carriers have reported strong first-quarter results, despite geopolitical challenges and an uncertain market environment. Nearly all major container lines (that officially publish their financial figures) have reported double-digit Y/Y revenue growth, while also recording a combined 2025-Q1 EBIT of US$5.89 billion, according to Sea-Intelligence. "If we look at a comparable set of shipping l
  • Are You at Risk for Mesothelioma? What You Need to Know
    According to the Mesothelioma Center, there will be approximately 3,000 new mesothelioma cases in the US at the end of 2025. Occupations and industries such as construction (remodeling and demolition), power plants and chemical refineries, merchant mariners, paper mills, shipyards and steel mills, and jobs involving boilers, pumps, piping or valves, and turbines, and US Navy and Coast Guard perso
  • Gulftainer announces new CEO
    Gulftainer, the UAE-headquartered global port and logistics solutions provider, announced the appointment of Farid Belbouab as Group CEO, effective June 1, 2025. Farid Belbouab is a seasoned supply chain and logistics leader with over 20 years of international experience. He joins Gulftainer from Meratus Group, one of Southeast Asia's leading maritime and logistics companies, where he served as C
  • Monthly Shipping Stocks Highlights
    Monthly Shipping Stocks: May Sees Market Peak Amid Trade Shifts and Tariff Activity May marked a powerful rally in monthly shipping stocks. Most container carriers recorded substantial gains, driven by a blend of trade dynamics, updated tariff announcements, and tightening supply conditions. The most significant stock price surge occurred mid-month, reflecting a synchronized response to emerging
  • IT Strategy Planning with Managed Services Providers
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  • Can owners make Chinese ship taxes pay?
    Non-vessel operating owners (NOO) believe that the introduction of port fees for Chinese-built ships in the United States could benefit them as reorganisations and service realignments will cause disruption
  • XFcompass Reviews: Understanding the five analytics tools for better investment [xfcompass.com]
    Today's investment world is constantly changing, and since decisions often have to be made under stressful conditions, having strong analytic tools becomes especially valuable. For example, XFcompass and similar applications permit investors to check data, detect patterns, and make sensible choices. Let's now look at five essential analytics tools that can take your investment planning to a new l

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Splash web site
MAY 30, 2025
  • Spain's Ibaizabal linked to trio of LNG bunker vessel orders
    Spain's Grupo Ibaizabal has emerged behind three newly contracted LNG bunkering vessels in China and South Korea. Shipbuilding sources report the company has lined up a second 18,600 cu m vessel at Chinese state-owned Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in a deal worth around $90m. The unit is estimated for delivery in 2027 and into a charter with ...
  • Environmentalists go to court to stop Avangrid's US offshore wind projects
    Environmental and fishing groups from Nantucket have filed a lawsuit in US federal court in an attempt to challenge the permits for Avangrid's New England Wind 1 and 2 projects off Massachusetts. Environmental group ACK For Whales, the Wampanoag Tribe, Green Oceans, a coalition of charter fishing groups, and seven individuals are asking the court ...
  • UN nuclear chief meets Greek shipping leaders to advance maritime nuclear propulsion
    Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), met with leading Greek shipowners on Thursday to explore the potential of nuclear-powered commercial vessels. The talks come as the UN agency launches ATLAS - Atomic Technology Licensed for Applications at Sea - an initiative aimed at creating a regulatory and safety framework ...
  • Taiwan cancels two offshore wind projects
    Taiwan's government has cancelled the development rights for two offshore wind projects from the most recent Phase 3.2 auction. All five developers that were awarded capacity in the offshore wind round submitted their contracts to the country's Ministry of Economic Affairs earlier this month. The five tender winners were originally announced in August 2024, with ...
  • How tomorrow's ships will operate
    Thousands of people are making their way to Oslo for next week's Nor-Shipping gathering, a showcase of future technologies. Nick Chubb, founder of UK maritime innovation consultancy Thetius, takes readers into the future, imagining how ships will operate 10 years from now. May 30, 2035 - 0735 UTC Captain Khan: Good morning, Proteus. Proteus: Good ...
  • Record numbers of vessels abandoned
    The number of vessel abandonments has soared nearly 33% year-on-year, with 158 cases already recorded by May 2025, compared to 119 at the same point last year, according to new figures released by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). These cases have impacted at least 1,501 seafarers-many of whom have been left unpaid, without food, ...
  • Fatigue among seafarers on the rise
    Work-related fatigue among cargo ship crews is growing worse, despite international regulations and onboard monitoring aimed at ensuring sufficient rest for seafarers, according to a new study from Cardiff University's Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC). The research, which draws on anonymous survey responses and interviews with over 2,400 maritime workers-including 1,240 from the car
  • Case made for ammonia in the wake of IMO's Net Zero Framework
    A new study from the UCL Energy Institute's Shipping and Oceans Research Group and UMAS, commissioned by the Global Maritime Forum, concludes that the International Maritime Organization's recently agreed Net Zero Framework (NZF) sends a strong market signal favouring ammonia dual-fuel ships-particularly from the mid-2030s onward. However, ongoing uncertainties in policy design are holding back ...
  • Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
    A federal appeals court has reinstated one of president Donald Trump's broadest tariff actions, just one day after the US Court of International Trade ruled the move unconstitutional and blocked its implementation-triggering renewed uncertainty across global shipping and supply chains. On Thursday, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a temporary stay ...
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Can global legislation keep up with the ships of the future?
    In the second instalment from Ship Concept 2035, our brand new magazine, Splash identifies where regulators are enforcing change and where they are not. In global shipping, we often talk about regulation as a good thing - and rightly so. Rules are meant to protect the environment, improve safety and support fair labour conditions. The ...
  • Diana Shipping fixes out newcastlemax to Bohai Ocean Shipping
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Bohai Ocean Shipping for one of its newcastlemax vessels. The company hired the 2017-built, 208,021 dwt bulker Newport News. The gross charter rate is $25,000 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of September ...
  • Union Maritime launches financing scheme to spur wind propulsion use
    UK shipowner Union Maritime has launched a new lease financing programme, which will help accelerate the adoption of wind-assisted propulsion systems in the maritime sector. The new programme, named SeaBreeze, offers 100% financing, making sustainable technologies more accessible for shipowners aiming to meet evolving emissions targets. Under the programme, the company will partner with wind-assi
  • Solvang and BlackRock's GIP form liquefied gas shipping firm
    Norwegian gas shipowner Solvang and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have established a liquefied gas shipping joint venture. The new 50:50 joint venture will be named Solvang Gas Carriers. It will initially own Solvang's fleet of 13 VLGCs designed to transport LPG and ammonia, and will pursue growth across LPG, ammonia, ethane, and CO2 shipping. ...
  • Bumi Armada JV nets three-year FPSO charter in India
    Malaysian oilfield services company Bumi Armada and its joint venture partner Shapoorji Pallonji Energy (SP Energy) have won a contract from ONGC for the bareboat charter of the Armada Sterling II FPSO. The vessel will continue operating on ONGC's Cluster 7 field about 210km off the west coast of Mumbai. The initial agreement between the ...
  • Flex LNG hammers out $175m refinancing deal for LNG carrier
    John Fredriksen-backed Flex LNG has arranged a $175m lease financing for its 173,400 cu m Flex Courageous LNG carrier. The JOLCO refinancing deal will generate net proceeds of approximately $42m and extend debt maturity to 2035. The deal will also significantly reduce the cost of debt by around 1.5% per annum. The refinancing of the ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen locks in $100m contract renewal
    Oslo-listed Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured a renewed logistics contract with one of its long-standing strategic automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. The new deal spans three years and is expected to generate about $100m in revenue. The company, which operates a fleet of about 125 vessels globally, emphasized that the deal reinforces a trusted relationship ...
  • John Fredriksen takes aim at Norwegian government's perceived lack of interest in shipping
    With the 60th anniversary of Nor-Shipping now underway, Norway's most famous shipowner has used the occasion to voice his displeasure at what he sees as Oslo's lack of interest in shipping. Norwegian-born shipping magnate John Fredriksen has sharply criticised Norway's political climate for maritime business in an interview yesterday with Finansavisen, a leading Norwegian business ...
  • Record-breaking Nor-Shipping sets sail
    Celebrating its 60th anniversary Nor-Shipping, this year's most high-profile maritime gathering, gets underway today with future-proofing a central theme running through the week. This year's Nor-Shipping is the largest to date, with expanded exhibition spaces and a comprehensive program of conferences and seminars. Sidsel Norvik, director of Nor-Shipping, emphasised the event's role in fostering
  • Al Seer and BGN launch JV for midsize LPG and product tankers
    Abu Dhabi's Al Seer Marine, the ADX-listed subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC), and B International Shipping & Logistics, an affiliate of Dubai-based energy trader BGN, have formed a new LPG and product tanker joint venture focused on mid-sized vessels. The newly launched company, ASBI Shipping, has kicked off operations with the acquisition of ...
  • Marubeni to invest in Gearbulk
    Japanese trading house Marubeni Corporation has announced a strategic agreement to invest an unspecified sum in Gearbulk Holding, the world's largest operator of open-hatch vessels. "This is not just a financial investment; it's a strategic partnership to grow together," said Jiro Itai, senior managing executive officer at Marubeni. Through its Singapore-based shipping arm MMSL, Marubeni ...
  • South Africa takes another step on path to creating a national shipping line
    More than a quarter of a century since Safmarine was sold to Maersk, South Africa is slowly gearing up to found another national shipping carrier. Having been on the drawing board since 2017, Pretoria is now finalising plans to create a national shipping line with the department of transport inviting shipping companies to take part ...
  • Faster, greener shipping route launched in Vietnam
    DP World, in partnership with VIMC Container Lines Joint Stock Company (VIMC Lines), has launched a new coastal and river transport service that is said to cut cargo transit times by 70%. The so-called Mekong Express service connects inland port Cai Cui and deepwater port Cai Mep twice weekly, significantly cutting down travel time from ...
  • ADNOC inks molten sulphur carrier order
    Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is boosting its molten sulphur logistics by commissioning a new specialised tanker. Clarksons reports the UAE state-owned energy giant has placed an order with Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard in China for the construction of an 11,000 dwt carrier, scheduled for delivery in 2027. Financial terms have not been disclosed. ADNOC ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 30, 2025
  • Increased demand for illicit weapons trade expands North Korea-Russia maritime trade
    Russia and North Korea have ramped up the flow of maritime trade amid increased demand for bulk cargos of munitions
  • Britannia expected to unveil substantial underwriting loss
    Combined ratio could be the highest in the International Group
  • Cultivating the crew for a future fleet
    The Eugenides Foundation has a road map for reforming maritime education in Greece, but attracting and retaining a new generation...
  • IMO deal shines light on bumpy road to 2050: ClassNK chief
    ClassNK's Suga says the IMO's draft net zero framework has pointed to a clearer direction toward decarbonising shipping by 2050...
  • Capital goes ahead with two more LNG dual-fuel boxships in South Korea
    Exercising two options takes Greek owner's recent boxship spree to 20 ships
  • Why governments are turning up the heat on flag states
    Raise your game or have it raised for you
  • SCFI spikes as transpacific spot rates post record weekly gains
    US importers are bringing in more cargo from China, despite extreme uncertainty over tariff levels, pushing transpacific spot rates to...
  • Sales of China-built secondhand bulkers stabilise after USTR levy update
    Bulk carrier sale-and-purchase activity in the past week was dominated by China-built ships with several kamsarmax and supramax units changing...
  • Saudi-backed Folk Maritime's aggressive growth strategy shows little sign of slowing
    Folk Maritime has made a rapid ascent in regional shipping. In just over a year, the Saudi-backed carrier has launched...
  • The Daily View: Tariffs: firmly adhere to unsettled convictions
  • Daily Briefing
    US court rules against tariffs but 'Trump 2.0 trade wars aren't over yet' | Vessel traffic slows to trickle at...
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Not as bad as feared for dry bulk, but no 'miracle' profits expected
    At the tail end of 2024, there was talk of a disaster scenario for dry bulk this year, courtesy of...
  • First ship enters Houthi-controlled Al Salif since May air strikes
    Vessel traffic has partially resumed at Houthi-held Al Salif port, with a new ship arriving on Saturday for the first...
  • 'We're back in business...' say Greek yards
    Against the odds, Greece's largest three shipyards are all under dynamic management and are looking to grow - but they...
  • Chinese ship lessors push for mortgage lending approval to weather US port fee storm
    Facing mounting pressure from new US port fees, Chinese ship leasing companies - now major players in global ship finance...
  • High demand sees boxship charter rates rise across all size segments
    Container line operators are willing to pay premium rates for short-term fixtures, as US tariff uncertainties means carriers are reluctant...
  • HMM signs 10-year transport contract with Vale
    To expand its fleet of bulk carriers, the South Korean shipping company purchased nine secondhand dry bulkers after the first...
  • CMA stalwart Jim Lawrence dies
    Jim Lawrence was one of US shipping's most significant figures in recent generations. He was a bridge-builder between big personalities...
  • The week in charts: SCFI spikes as transpacific spot rates post record gains | Traffic slows to trickle at Yemen's stricken ports | VLCC rates return to January levels
    Spot rates still down year on year, but gap narrowing for transpacific trades; Israeli officials estimated the May 16 air strikes...
  • The week in newbuildings: orders valued at $2.6bn signed
    New orders in the past two weeks were dominated by the containership and tanker sectors
  • Biofuels for shipping are already scarce
    Biofuels will be the main option for compliance with green rules in years to come, but they have a long...
  • Sweden steps up Baltic shadow fleet inspections
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MAY 30, 2025
  • Acquisition expands Canada's Mullen Group customs brokerage, forwarding
    The acquisition of Cole Group brings Mullen trade consulting and additional non-asset logistics leverage in the US and Canada.
  • Asia port disruption wave reaches Singapore
    That the port is the largest transshipment hub makes it convenient for carriers to transship cargo as they redeploy vessels from European and other long-haul trades to US-focused services.
  • Congress, states join DOT targeting non-English-speaking truckers
    Trucking executives don't believe a crackdown on truck drivers who can't speak or read English will significantly reduce truck capacity.
  • J.B. Hunt launching Quantum de Mexico for time-sensitive cross-border freight
    To achieve the promised 95% on-time performance, J.B. Hunt will require a strong collaboration with BNSF Railway and Grupo México Transportes (Ferromex) to navigate challenges in cross-border rail.
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Disruption lingers at Mexico's Manzanillo port weeks after brief strike
    While terminal operators had hoped that problems stemming from the mid-May work stoppage would be mostly over, forwarders are still reporting cargo delays.
  • Asia-Europe ocean rates spike on congestion, capacity shift
    Labor shortages and low water levels in Europe are intensifying persistent port bottlenecks, while the trans-Pacific demand is pulling vessels out of Asia-Europe.
  • Global uncertainty to erode ocean carrier profits in 2025
    Ocean carrier profits this year are expected to be less than half of what they were in 2024 amid an uncertain macroeconomic outlook.
  • Shippers mull new lease on life for overage multipurpose vessels
    An aging MPV fleet is causing concerns for shippers and forwarders in a market where the fleet has limited capacity to accommodate cargo growth.

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MAY 30, 2025
  • The other tariff tools in Trump's trade arsenal if court challenges succeed
    Commerce Department and US trade representative mechanisms could allow president to recreate tariffs
  • Hansson family answers Nordic American Tankers criticism with its wallet
    Insider move for more shares follows Jonathan Chappell's views on 'underperformance'
  • Shadowy tanker heads for Syria after Trump waiver paves way
    Suezmax signalling Baniyas as a destination following waiver on imports
  • Wavelength podcast: Ammonia a 'no brainer' but LNG supporters answer back
    Plus, IACS argues for remote surveys as technology complexity ramps up and why Trump has put tacos on the menu
  • LNG advocates fight back against ammonia 'no brainer' claim
    Sea-LNG says academic analysis of IMO greenhouse gas impact ignores real world economics
  • US tariff turmoil spurs near record 30% jump in container freight rates
    Surging Transpacific spot rates are having a knock-on effect on other other trades
  • Pan Ocean books first VLCC newbuildings in five years
    South Korean company is set to spend $254m on crude pair
  • How novel financing supported four-ship retrofitting project
    Ten technologies, four vessels and 15% of the $127m project up front by owners
  • Drone disruption fails to slow flow of Kazakh oil to Black Sea terminal
    The international Caspian Pipeline Consortium carried 28m tonnes of crude to Novorossiysk in the Black Sea
  • Braemar cuts executive bonuses to zero amid strategy reset
    UK broker's top two directors are £2.5m down on last year following decision by pay committee
  • Europe's biggest ship repair facility enters new space with Energos FSRU job
    Energos Winter calls at the Sea of Marmara as LNG import player ponders future of its regas units
  • Stena AB falls to loss as chartered tanker fleet shrinks
    Giant Swedish group says liquidity remains healthy following weaker first quarter
  • Libyan militia threatens to block tanker exports after 'assaults' on state oil giant
    Latest potential disruption linked to disputed 'storming' of national oil company's headquarters
  • Capital Maritime bumps up container ship newbuilding haul
    Greek owner seen adding to boxship stash with more LNG dual-fuel tonnage
  • Lidl shipping wing splashes $600m on new container vessels
    Five neo-panamaxes mark bold move for subsidiary of supermarket chain
  • Russian captain denies manslaughter charge after North Sea tragedy
    Vladimir Motin is due to go on trial next year following death of seafarer in fiery collision
  • Bahri VLCCs to ship out Red Sea crude as Japan's Taiyo Oil changes tack
    Importer is cutting costs by taking cargoes on a cost, insurance and freight basis
  • Sempra gets US export green light for Phase II of its Port Arthur LNG project
    Trump administration has approved more than 21.6 mtpa of new exports
  • Tanker crewmen still under suspicion in Christmas cable sabotage probe
    Repair work will cost up to €60m, Finnish utility says
  • Bahri VLCCs to ship out Red Sea crude as Japan's Taiyo Oil changes tack
    Importer cutting costs by taking oil cargoes on a cost, insurance and freight basis
  • Sempra gets US export greenlight for Phase II of its Port Arthur LNG project
    Trump administration has approved over 21.6 mtpa of new LNG exports
  • Seaworld suezmax tanker forges new US route for Kazakhstan crude exports
    CPC blend reaches west coast for first time via Panama pipeline
  • Forgotten document anchoring 170 years of P&I history - and an antitrust surprise
    Shipwreck remains and handwritten records trace the evolution of one of shipping's longest-running insurance systems
  • Sanctioned Russian shipyard returns to profit on business from blacklisted owner
    Nizhny Novogorod plant boosts revenue as it builds series of vessels for sanctioned owner
  • 'A year-and-a-half of underperformance': Evercore ISI lets loose on NAT
    Herbjorn Hansson's suezmax pure play has failed to capitalise on a years-long bull run in tankers, says Jonathan Chappell
  • Seaworld suezmax tanker forges new US route for Kazkhstan crude exports
    CPC blend reaches west coast for first time via Panama pipeline
  • Going nuclear: Greek shipowners wooed in atomic propulsion push
    IAEA head Mariano Grossi promotes initiative to devise common rules for nuclear, carbon-free shipping
  • 'Problem brewing': Shipping firms risk big fines and expulsion as EU emissions trading deadline looms
    Shipowners under spotlight over emissions reporting cutoff
  • Espen Fjermestad exits as CEO as Standard Supply remains shipless
    Norwegian investor Oystein Stray Spetalen rejigs Oslo-listed former PSV operation
  • Clarksons and DNV chart the rise of green tech take-up
    More than 41% of the fleet has at least one energy saving device installed
  • 'Like picking money off the streets': Harald Fotland opens up Odfjell green tech drive
    Shipowner set to empty its toolbox of energy efficiency options after a decade of change
  • Appeals court gives Trump tariffs a temporary lifeline
    Temporary stay on enforcement of lower court's order will allow tariffs to stay in place while legal battle continues
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Nissen Kaiun inks order for product tanker newbuilding at HD Hyundai yard
    Company now has three LR2 newbuildings on order with the shipbuilding giant
  • The $800,000-per-voyage question: Will shipping face combined IMO and EU carbon costs?
    If applied together at currently planned level, EU regulations make up 62% of carbon costs on transatlantic route
  • Shipping remembers Jim Lawrence as 'a gentle force who brought people together'
    Outpouring of praise for the man who founded Marine Money and lifted Connecticut's maritime image
  • New US ethane restrictions put strong export volumes to China 'at risk'
    Howard Lutnick's Commerce Department issues licensing requirements that include butane
  • Surveyors struggling with rapid technology advances, reveals IACS chair
    Roberto Cazzulo argues for closer class-industry collaboration and wider adoption of remote surveys
  • Investment giant BlackRock targets growth in clean gas shipping as it signs LPG venture with Solvang
    Solvang Gas Carriers will own fleet of 13 VLGCs
  • Safety shortcuts put under-pressure seafarers in danger, major study finds
    Study finds rapid port turnaround raises the risk of accidents on containerships
  • Uglands Rederi sees bulker demand rising after beating the market in 2024
    Norwegian owner is betting on index-linked rates ahead of expected rises
  • Uglands Rederi says falling ship prices could represent interesting opportunities
    Norwegian owner is holding back for now, but that stance may shift
  • Tor Olav Troim-backed VLCC owner brings in Vidar Hasund as finance chief
    Oslo-listed Bruton gives 2020 Bulkers and Himalaya shipping exec his third job
  • 'Ripple effects': How Trump's steel tariff hike could hit dry bulk, ship recycling and the global economy
    Most direct impact will be felt by supramax and handysize bulker market
  • 'We need inclusive networks in shipping,' says Wista Norway president
    Captain Jaquelyn Burton was once told 'women don't belong on ships'
  • CoolCo takes plunge on reliquefaction retrofits as it upgrades LNG fleet
    Two down, three to go as company nears midpoint in diesel-electric vessel revamp project
  • Dark fleet ships to rise again in mainstream shipping
    Jan Dieleman, head of ocean transportation at Cargill, says not all dark fleet ships will go directly to the breakers
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds three more years worth $100m to deal with car maker
    Norwegian shipowner says contract 'solidifies partnership'
  • Sanctioned Russian shipowner plots legal fightback over EU blacklisting
    Volga Shipping says it sold its tanker fleet in 2023 and no longer hauls liquid cargoes
  • Athens owner Naftomar emerges as frontrunner for BP product tanker sextet
    Zein family gas carrier firm may be doubling its tanker bet at a single stroke
  • 'Flagrant violations': Millions of rounds of North Korean ammunition hauled by Russian-flagged ships
    Group of 11 countries calls for greater scrutiny on rising flow of trade between two nations driven closer by war
  • As Opec opens the taps, gains for tankers may be more modest, analysts say
    Exporting group adds another 411,000 barrels per day to output
  • Hoegh Autoliners joins global sustainability initiative launched by King Charles III
    Signatories agree to align their businesses with a 'Terra Carta' mandate
  • Shipyards hold Mozambique LNG berth slots open until end-August
    'Deathly quiet' times take hold of LNG newbuilding sector
  • Natural gas players downbeat on US-South Korean LNG carrier fleet hopes
    Hanwha Ocean is looking to beef up Philly Shipyard
  • 'Gas in the tank': cash is king for John Fredriksen amid global uncertainty
    Shipping tycoon says shares currently look more attractive than vessels
  • Clarksons brings in former Mercuria expert Bart Bream for new tech chief role
    Experienced IT professional will lead broker's drive to scale its digital operations
  • Al Seer teams with trader to form new tanker and LPG carrier company
    Abu Dhabi owner links with BGN to operate clean tankers and midsize gas ships
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen invites investors to sell shares worth $16m
    Reverse stock auction ends on Tuesday
  • Fortescue Metals founder Andrew Forrest: 'I will be deeply ashamed if maritime isn't greener by 2030'
    Forrest, who holds a doctorate in marine ecology, calls for global action on preserving marine life
  • Dutch shipbroker moves into gas through LNG carrier and LCO2 orders in China
    RensenDriessen says it has organised a deal for three new ships
  • 'Against my advice': Peter Dohle bosses split over ordering Chinese newbuildings due to Trump policy
    Dr Gaby Bornheim says she was against orders at Guangzhou Shipyard because of US port fees
  • Trump's port fees tackle Chinese shipbuilding dominance, but not in the way shipping wants
    Heads of shipping organisations say changes needed, but US is going about it the wrong way
  • Swedish coastguard scrambles to refloat two vessels. Seafarers arrested
    Crew members arrested for gross negligence
  • Sanctioned Russian shipowner plots legal fight-back over EU blacklisting
    Volga Shipping says it sold its tanker fleet in 2023 and no longer hauls liquid cargoes
  • John Fredriksen says shipping is 'almost wanted away' in rant at Norwegian government
    Norwegian-born tycoon says there is a lack of qualified staff and Oslo bourse's influence is waning
  • Sweden tightens insurance net on 'shadow fleet' in Baltic Sea
    EU nations step up coordinated action against Russia-trading vessels
  • Asian shipping and logistics player inks container ship series as it plots new trade routes
    Liner company is planning to expand routes
  • Union Maritime launches lease financing scheme to boost wind propulsion take-up
    London-based owner teaming up with sail and rotor producers to help fund retrofits
  • Flex LNG taps Japanese lease financing on 'very attractive' terms
    Owner plans two more vessel refinancings to optimise balance sheet
  • Pirates kidnap injured seafarer in cargo ship raid
    Reefer was boarded by seven armed men off Sao Tome and Principe
  • Indonesia mulls partnerships with Chinese shipyards to boost shipbuilding sector
    Collaboration between governments and private sector is key to pushing sector to international standards
  • Shipyards hold Mozambique LNG berths slots open until end-August
    'Deathly quiet' times take hold of LNG newbuilding sector
  • Singapore to conduct first bio-methane bunkering trial with CMA CGM
    MPA will also partner French ports to improve port call optimisation
  • New US trade policies have Norwegian owners exasperated ahead of Nor-Shipping
    Norwegian-owned fleet among world's most valuable, according to Clarksons stats
  • Swedish coastguard scambles to refloat two vessels. Seafarers arrested
    Crew members arrested for gross negligence

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MAY 30, 2025
  • Canada Post asks government to hold employee vote on contract offer
    Canada Post, in a sign it has lost patience with leadership of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, has asked the Canadian government to put its latest contract offer to employees for a vote.
  • Electric barge will help get Nike from factory to port
    Liner operator CMA CGM and launch customer Nike are partnering on an electric barge project in Vietnam.
JUNE 2, 2025
  • Airlines lower air cargo forecast amid escalating trade war
    The airline industry's largest trade association is predicting much slower cargo growth in 2025 as rising tariffs dampen trade activity or shift it to ocean transport.
  • Texas port completes $625M ship channel deepening project
    The Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, announced the completion of its $625 million, six-year ship channel expansion.

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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
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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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