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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
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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
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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
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  • 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
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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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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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