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Exim India web site
JULY 4, 2025
  • Softlink Global CEO Amit Maheshwari honoured with Best Entrepreneur Award at Maharashtra Corporate & Education Excellence Awards 2025
  • Western India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2025 to now take place on August 13 in Mumbai
  • Mandatory towing vessel at all ports for emergencies proposed
  • Need to repurpose LNG infra to make ports GH2 export hubs: IPA
  • Tyre exports surge
  • AD Ports Group and China's Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group ink preliminary strategic agreement to establish automotive logistics ecosystem
  • US, Vietnam trade deal instructive for India: GTRI
  • FIATA launches new best practice guide on maritime contracting
  • Present effective US tariffs average 21 pc
  • APSEZ registers all-round growth in June and Q1

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 4, 2025
  • Garbe building logistics space in Poland
  • USPS aviation network reviewed
  • DB InfraGo completes IT system migration
  • Clean energy for inland shipping
  • Changing of the guard on GW's board
  • Publisher Tech.co on the state of the industry
  • CMA CGM to add vessel to Amerigo link
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New EV joins Pitt Ohio fleet
  • Transporting terracotta treasures
  • New head of its transport operations in Poland
  • 182,000 sqm of logistics assets change hands in Abu Dhabi

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 3, 2025
  • Global shipping to shift as Europe and southeast Asia fill US gap in China trade
  • African trade with Asia and Europe lights up as countries boost export verticals
  • EXCLUSIVE: Toll Group poaches top executive from DHL GF - sources
  • The right customs plan will be a gamechanger, Maersk warns shippers
  • Gauge the downside from CH Robinson Global Forwarding
  • CPKC rail network still way off track after IT integration 'wrinkles'
  • Foxconn faces iPhone challenges in India following Chinese pressure
  • Cathay Cargo's Tom Owen to move on to HAECO

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Marine Log web site
JULY 3, 2025
  • Tarka II fire underscores why effective placement of smoke and fire detectors matters
    Following its investigation of a fire that broke out aboard the 66-foot long, 1972-built fishing vessel Tarka II in September last year, the National Transportation Safety Board is highlighting the importance of

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Container News web site
JULY 3, 2025
  • Gothenburg Port signs deal with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    A major development is underway at Scandinavia's largest cargo hub as the Port of Gothenburg signs a long-term agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, granting the global logistics provider operational control of the port's 24-hectare car terminal. The transition is set to take effect on 2th of February. Under the agreement, Wallenius Wilhelmsen will begin ramping up preparations for the handover, w
  • Neptune Pacific to implement general rate increase
    Neptune Pacific Line has announced it will apply a General Rate Increase (GRI) on cargo bound for Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Solomon Islands, effective from 1 August 2025. The company cited rising operational costs, particularly related to cargo handling and the repositioning of empty containers, as key drivers behind the adjustment. The GRI will apply to both dry and reefer shipme
  • Asian waters see 86% rise in sea robbery in Jan-June period
    A very alarming situation is prevailing in Asian waters, with ships and crews often falling in danger, breaking all past records of incidents. Within a period of six months of this year, the number of reported incidents of piracy and ship robbery in Asian water, reached close to the number of incidents took place in during the entire last year
  • Maersk and Saudi Post join forces
    Maersk Saudi Arabia and Saudi Post Company (SPL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance logistics and supply chain services for global eCommerce businesses operating in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The collaboration brings together Maersk's international shipping and logistics infrastructure with Saudi Post's vast domestic networ
  • Few new players retreat as transpacific rates crash
    Opportunistic Transpacific newcomers have responded differently to the collapse in freight rates. Only China United Lines has backed out, withdrawing its restarted transpacific service after the first sailing in early June. The Chinese state-controlled operator has diverted ships from its solo transpacific service to its Far East-Red Sea routes where rates are stable
  • YIT Infra to lead major expansion at Helsinki's West Harbour
    The Port of Helsinki is set to begin a significant expansion of the southern end of West Harbour, aiming to accommodate growing traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn in the years ahead. YIT Infra Oy has been awarded the construction contract for the €28 million project, with work kicking off this month and completion slated for the end of 2027. The expansion will deliver new quay and field areas,
  • Maersk announces changes to two services
    Maersk has announced upcoming changes to its AMEX and Cape Town Express services, with plans to phase in and out vessels at the Port of Cape Town as part of ongoing network adjustments. According to the carrier, the vessel CF Athena (voyage 532W) will be phased into the AMEX service in Cape Town, while AS Stine (voyage 530N) will be transferred into the 163 service at the same port. Maersk has co
  • CMA CGM adds new vessel to VICTORY BRIDGE service
    CMA CGM has announced the addition of a new vessel, OOCL VERACRUZ , to its VICTORY BRIDGE service, further reinforcing its commitment to service reliability and increased frequency on the Transatlantic trade. The OOCL VERACRUZ will be phased in with voyage 0VBKFW1MA westbound and 0VBKGE1MA eastbound. The vessel is scheduled to make its first port call in Southampton on August 2, 2025. The updated
  • AD Ports Group and Zhejiang Seaport Group team up
    In a move that could reshape regional vehicle logistics, AD Ports Group has signed a preliminary strategic agreement with China's Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group (operator of the massive Ningbo Zhoushan Port) in order to create an integrated automotive logistics ecosystem linking Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The agreement, signed during a ceremony marking the maiden
  • Saudi Arabia breaks ground on strategic logistics corridor
    A major step forward for Saudi Arabia's logistics infrastructure was marked, as HE Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), laid the foundation stone for a dedicated logistics corridor that will connect Jeddah Islamic Port directly to the Al-Khumrah Logistics Park. Stretching 17 kilometers with two lanes in ea
  • NAVTOR launches Middle East office
    NAVTOR has announced the opening of its newest office in Dubai, establishing NAVTOR Middle East as part of the company's global expansion strategy. The new branch aims to better serve the growing maritime sector in the region by providing local access to its suite of smart shipping and digital navigation solutions. The move comes on the heels of the recent launch of NAVTOR Türkiye and reflects th
  • NWSA drive nearly $55 billion in economic activity
    A new economic impact report confirms that the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the Port of Seattle, and the Port of Tacoma remain vital engines of economic growth for the region and the state. In 2023 alone, the three organizations collectively supported more than 265,000 jobs, contributing $17.7 billion in wages and benefits and generating nearly $55 billion in total business output. The find
  • FBX slides as container rates cool across key trade lanes
    The latest figures from the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) show a significant drop in global container freight rates, with the composite index falling 19.7% week-over-week to $2,894. This marks a 34.9% decline compared to the same time last year. Spot rates on major Asia-related routes saw sharp corrections: Asia-North America West Coast (FBX01): Down 39% to US$3,389 per FEU Asia-North America East
  • LOGISTEED launches off-site PPA electricity procurement
    LOGISTEED, has announced the rollout of a new off-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) program to supply renewable electricity to logistics centers operated by its group company, LOGISTEED East Japan, Ltd. The off-site PPA arrangement allows LOGISTEED to purchase solar-generated electricity from remote facilities, enabling the use of clean energy even at locations where installing solar panels on-
  • GEODIS marks key milestone in the floating offshore wind market
    GEODIS has completed a major milestone in the floating offshore wind sector, coordinating the transport and float-off of three 2,500-ton substructures as part of the "Les Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion" (EFGL) pilot project off the coast of southern France. The operation, carried out in partnership with Eiffage Métal and using designs from Principle Power, took place over the course of six
  • T. Parker Host acquires Transmarine
    T. Parker Host has acquired Transmarine Navigation Corporation, expanding its reach to become the largest independent tramp ship agency in the country. The acquisition brings together two long-established players in the maritime industry and significantly strengthens Host's coverage along the Pacific Coast and into Hawaii. Transmarine, a West Coast-based ship agency headquartered in Long Beach, C
  • Toll Group appoints new executive chairman
    Toll Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Knudsen as Executive Chairman, effective 1 July 2025. The leadership change follows the departure of Group Managing Director Alan Beacham, with Knudsen stepping into the role on an interim basis. Knudsen brings over 30 years of global logistics experience, with a career spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Since joining Toll
  • Costamare declares quarterly dividends on preferred and common shares
    Costamare Inc. has announced its latest round of quarterly dividend payments on both its preferred and common stock. For the period from April 15 to July 14, 2025, the company declared the following cash dividends: US$0.476563 per share on its 7.625% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (NYSE: CMRE PR B) US$0.531250 per share on its 8.50% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Perpetu
  • Electric feedership to train crew
    A Hong Kong based shipowner has jointly ordered a 460 teu container feedership which will have space for around 50 cadets training for a life at sea, including a lecture theatre and library. Seacon with its partner the Shanghai Maritime University orders the all-electric vessel will be built at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, Fuzhou, some 500km south of Shanghai
  • Ocean Infinity launches advanced NeedleFish USV
    Ocean Infinity has officially launched its cutting-edge NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) in partnership with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard, marking a major step forward in Kuwait's maritime surveillance capabilities. The NeedleFish is a key component of Kuwait's new national integrated maritime surveillance system, developed in collaboration with SRT Marine Systems. Purpose-built for the Kuwait
  • Valencia Port installs Anti-Drone system
    The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has activated a new high-tech anti-drone system aimed at safeguarding the airspace over and around the port. The system, provided by Telefónica, is already operational and has started detecting unauthorized drone activity in real time. With the increasing use of drones near populated and sensitive areas, APV's new system enables real-time detection, identifica

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Splash web site
JULY 3, 2025
  • New consortium to explore floating nuclear power in the Mediterranean
    Shipping nuclear propulsion start-up CORE POWER, ABS, and Athlos Energy have formed a consortium to evaluate the potential of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) to meet the energy demands of islands, ports, and coastal communities in the Mediterranean Sea. The group will research how FNPPs can potentially unlock a range of applications, including the establishment ...
  • Perdana Petroleum wins anchor handler work
    Malaysian offshore marine support services firm Perdana Petroleum has won a new contract for the charter of an anchor handling tug and supply (AHTS) vessel. The contract was awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary, Perdana Nautika, and will last for 120 days. The identity of the client was left undisclosed due to confidentiality clauses. The ...
  • Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding becomes Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay
    Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding has been rebranded Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay having been bought by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, the latest in a series of shipyard mergers ongoing in Japan. Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding, whose shipbuilding heritage dates back to 1917, had been in a capital alliance for the past four years, but Tsuneishi decided to buy ...
  • White House tariff deadline looms large on liner agenda
    Donald Trump and tariffs are very much back in shipping news headlines, with one key deal seemingly agreed and plenty of others under negotiation ahead of a deadline next week. The July 9 expiration date for the White House's pause on April's reciprocal tariffs on a long list of countries is rapidly approaching. The administration ...
  • KNOT Offshore Partners acquires shuttle tanker
    KNOT Offshore Partners has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a three-year-old shuttle tanker and agreed a sale and leaseback deal for another. The company bought the 2022-built suezmax Daqing Knutsen from Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT). The purchase price for the vessel, built by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, is $90m, less $70.5m of ...
  • Belgium delays 700MW offshore wind farm tender
    The Belgian government has opted to delay the tender for a new offshore wind farm less than two months before the submission date. The tender for a 700MW offshore wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth Zone I will now be pushed back until 2026, resulting in a postponement of over a year and a half ...
  • Ship agency merger creates sector leader in the US
    T. Parker Host (Host), a provider of maritime agency and terminal services across the US, has acquired Transmarine Navigation Corporation (Transmarine), a west coast ship agency headquartered in Long Beach, California. The acquisition makes Host the largest independent tramp ship agency in the US. "This acquisition aligns with our strategic vision to deliver seamless, high-touch ...
  • Singapore files charges over last year's fatal tanker collision
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has filed formal charges stemming from the deadly 2024 collision involving the Singapore-flagged Hafnia Nile and the shadow tanker Ceres I, an incident that drew international attention for both its human toll and its implications for shadow fleet operations. Two crew members from the Hafnia Nile - ...
  • Port of Coos Bay secures $100m for first ship-to-rail container port on US west coast
    A major infrastructure initiative at the Port of Coos Bay is gaining momentum with a $100m funding boost from the state of Oregon, setting the stage for the creation of the west coast's first fully ship-to-rail container port. The Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project aims to establish a container terminal that will directly link ocean ...
  • Trump's shipbuilding ambitions face enormous hurdles
    President Trump's ambitious plan to rejuvenate the US shipping and shipbuilding industries is encountering significant challenges, just months after its announcement. Despite bipartisan support for revitalising the maritime sector as a matter of economic and national security, internal policy conflicts and administrative delays are hindering progress. A key setback involves the suspension of the
  • Performance Shipping eyes tanker acquisitions following $100m bond raise
    Greek tanker player Performance Shipping is looking to expand its fleet following a $100m raise on the Nordic bond market. The NASDAQ-listed company said proceeds from the raise will either go for tanker acquisitions or bond repurchases. An application will be made for the bonds to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The new ...
  • Seatrium wins FSRU conversion contract from Kinetics
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has won an FSRU conversion contract from Kinetics, an energy transition initiative by Karadeniz subsidiary Karpowership. This award follows Kinetics' confirmation of the option for a fourth FSRU conversion project with Seatrium, announced in April 2024. The initial deal was for three LNG carrier conversions into FSRUs, with an option for ...
  • Shelf Drilling nets three-year jackup deal with ONGC
    Oslo-listed jackup rig player Shelf Drilling has won a three-year contract award for one of its drilling rigs from India's ONGC. The 1982-built J.T. Angel jackup was hired for operations in the Mumbai High area off the coast of India under a contract worth approximately $40m. The rig is currently undergoing a contract preparation project, ...
  • Borr Drilling rakes in $130m in jackup deals
    The Oslo and New York-listed offshore driller Borr Drilling has won new deals for four of its jackups. The four new contracts bring the total number of contracted Borr Drilling rigs to 23 out of its fleet of 24. The new awards have a combined duration of approximately 1,300 days, including fixed-priced options, and an ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 3, 2025
  • US designates 12 tankers and Iraqi terminal in first Iran sanctions since bombing nuclear sites
    After bombing Iran's nuclear facilities in late June amid the 12-day Israel-Iran war, the US resumed its 'maximum pressure' sanctions...
  • Ships can trigger large methane emissions just by moving in ports
    Ships in shallow waters, including nine of world's 10 biggest ports, can churn up bubbles of planet-warming methane from the...
  • Russian attack on Odesa leaves two dead
    A dockworker and truck driver have been killed in the attack on Thursday afternoon
  • Timor-Leste joins rapidly growing market of fake registries taking in sanctioned tonnage
    Timor-Leste, Asia's youngest democracy, has just joined the rapidly expanding list of unwitting governments being used by fraudsters as a...
  • Red Sea traffic dips after volatile June
    The lowest weekly number of transits through the Bab el Mandeb since the start of the crisis was recorded last...
  • US grain shipments up 9% in first half of 2025
    Tariffs have seen grain cargoes from the US to China drop by nearly 60%, but exports to Japan and Colombia...
  • Container fires remain one of the most significant hazards for boxships as incidents mount
    While more cargo is carried on containerships now than ever before, incidence of fire has not decreased in the same...
  • Turnaround now clear at London P&I Club
    New chief executive James Bean on why he 'can't complain' after team puts in strong underwriting performance
  • Tsuneishi fully acquires rival Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding
    Deal comes as Tokyo aims to revive domestic yards and boost scale to regain ground lost to foreign competitors
  • Hafnia Nile crew charged over collision with sanctioned tanker Ceres I
    If convicted under the Merchant Shipping Act, they each face up to two years in jail or a maximum fine...
  • HD Hyundai invests in humanoid robots to solve labour shortage
    The deployment of robots in shipyards aims to improve efficiency, safety and productivity, particularly where there is a shortage of...
  • The Daily View: Subtle surveillance
  • Performance Shipping raises $100m from Nordic bond
    Tanker owner becomes latest Greek-owned entity to tap the Norwegian market
  • Sea robberies nearly quadruple in Singapore Strait this year
    ReCAAP urges increased vigilance, coordination, and prompt reporting as concern grows over the surge in attacks
  • Daily Briefing
    Shadow fleet scrutiny thought to be behind English Channel diversions | MSC ship sails through Bab el Mandeb for first...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 3, 2025
  • US shipbuilding incentives need more oversight: GAO
    The federal watchdog agency said the US Maritime Administration has financial levers to help the domestic shipbuilding industry but doesn't know their effectiveness.
  • Ocean carriers adjust calls as congestion chokes European hubs
    Longer transits around southern Africa, restructured alliance networks and bottlenecks in Asia continue to cause ships to arrive outside their scheduled European arrival windows.
  • Mixed US policy on carbon capture clouds project cargo demand
    The push and pull of US support for decarbonization efforts puts a question mark over potential project cargo demand.
  • Container lines pull back on India-US pricing push
    While vessels on the lead West India-US East Coast networks have continued to sail full, forwarders have linked the "sold-out" experience to capacity cutbacks and consequent cargo rollovers.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 3, 2025
  • Sanctioned VLCC player has charter ties to major shipowners and oil companies
    Greece's Navios Maritime Partners, Japan's Shoei Kisen and South Korea's Sinokor reported to have charters to VS Tankers
  • Trump's grand maritime agenda remains mostly intact after tax-and-spending bill clears Congress
    More wrangling ahead as One Big Beautiful Bill is sent back to House
  • US sanctions Iraqi-controlled VLCC outfit in latest move to curtail Iranian oil
    VS Tankers, formerly AISSOT, slapped with sanctions, although only one of its vessels is separately named
  • Stolt-Nielsen punting on tanker guidance to drive home liquid logistics move
    World's largest chemical tanker operator wants investors to see terminal and tank container business, too
  • Second LNG carrier takes Northern Sea Route east as first homes in on Asia
    Cargo exported from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant being tracked over onward shipment plans
  • Russian missile strike on Ukrainian port kills dockers and injures seafarers
    Cargo ship caught up in Thursday's attack on Odesa
  • Bulker scrapping poised to hit lowest level since 1990, says BRS
    Bangladesh has become the biggest breaking hub for end-of-life bulkers, but this could soon change
  • American Club buoyed by investment returns as falling premiums and claims take toll
    The protection and indemnity club said premium income dipped in 2024 after rating agency downgrade
  • Extra bond cash flows to shipping as Reach Subsea clinches $50m deal
    Offshore owner secures new funding over three years
  • Maersk warns 'whole world is on tariff watch' as Trump trade deal deadline nears
    Danish carrier flags importance of trade deals with the US after strong first half
  • Tanker exports rise as Venezuela sends cargoes to China following end of US deal
    PDVSA shipped out 8% more crude and fuel in June
  • Saverys family tries new 'squeeze-out' ruse to take Exmar private
    August date set for extraordinary general meeting
  • Vitol targets metals business with new mining finance fund for Americas
    Commodities giant allies with Breakwall Capital on projects that should benefit bulker business
  • MSC vessel crosses Houthi attack chokepoint for first time in 18 months
    Ship grounded in the Red Sea in May
  • Premuda sells product tanker as talk swirls around fate of trio of bulkers
    Italian player confirms it is divesting its sixth product carrier this year
  • False flag checks on key Russia tanker route hampered by unresponsive registries
    Key coastal state on Russian tanker route says checking the status of tankers is proving difficult
  • Tankers International bullish on VLCC prospects as owners favour spot deals
    CEO Charlie Grey notes move away from time charters
  • BHP inks ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulker charters with Cosco Shipping
    Five-year charters are for two 210,000-dwt newbuildings to be delivered from 2028
  • Equinor explores potential four-ship LNG newbuilding play
    Norwegian company eyes tonnage as fleet replacement and additional shipping requirements loom
  • Singapore legal eagle Kelly Yap launches new maritime-focused law firm
    Ming Law Asia to concentrate on maritime and trade commercial dispute resolution
  • US lifts restrictions on ethane exports to China in boost for VLECs
    Licences no longer needed for shipments heading to major importer
  • Arctic upgrades Navigator Gas as Middle East spillover delivers boost
    Analyst Kristoffer Barth Skeie lifts target price to $18.50
  • Stolt-Nielsen's non-shipping segments take sting out of tanker business drop
    Chemical tanker division saw lower rates drag on revenue
  • DNB Carnegie says buy tanker stocks on strong outlook for second half
    Frontline, Hafnia and Okeanis Eco Tankers rise in Oslo
  • Glencore in talks with UK government over crude supply deal to insolvent refinery
    Trader and charterer took over shipments to Lindsey plant from Trafigura last year
  • Panamax bulker owners biggest winners from rising US grain exports
    But tonne-mile demand slumps due to a fall in sailing distances
  • Two Hafnia seafarers charged over fatal collision with shadow fleet VLCC
    Singapore accuses watch officers of navigational failures before collision and fire that killed Ceres I crew member
  • Artic upgrades Navigator Gas as Middle East spillover delivers boost
    Analyst Kristoffer Barth Skeie lifted target price to $18
  • Maersk Tankers brings technical management in-house as it awaits new VLACs
    Synergy Group deal ended as Danish operation prepares for 10 newbuildings
  • Braemar wins executive pay vote with investors after slashing bonuses
    Shareholders back remuneration report in greater numbers at London broker's annual meeting
  • Newcastlemax bulkers in demand as Simandou gives the market an extra long-haul leg to stand on
    2020 Bulkers' belief in the market means the owner is hanging on to its vessels amid interest from potential buyers
  • Dozens missing after ropax sinks off the Indonesian resort island of Bali
    Ferry reported to have capsized after engine room took on water
  • Seatrium bags FSRU conversion contract from Kinetics
    Project is seventh awarded to Singapore shipyard group by Turkish-Japanese joint venture
  • Singapore legal eagle Kelly Yap launches new maritime-focussed law firm
    Ming Law Asia to focus on maritime and trade commercial dispute resolution
  • 'We don't have a shortage of seafarers. We have a shortage of opportunities'
    Mother of Schulte's African crewing adventure 'not done yet'
  • Money raised by IMO carbon rules needs to go to developing countries, green group argues
    New report from Opportunity Green claims helping least-developed countries will benefit shipping

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American Shipper web site
JULY 3, 2025
  • UPS drivers to receive buyout offer as company shrinks parcel network
    UPS will offer an early retirement package to drivers as it looks to cull 20,000 workers amid slower parcel growth.
  • FedEx to implement single pricing structure for express, standard pickups
    FedEx will soon provide a single pricing structure for parcel pickups to coincide with restructuring of Express and Ground networks into a single network.
  • US container import tariffs averaging 21%, says Maersk
    Shippers are paying an average 21% tariff on containerized imports entering the United States, ocean line Maersk said.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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