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Exim India web site
MAY 5, 2025
  • Capacity of Vizhinjam transhipment hub to triple in the coming years: Prime Minister
  • Economy needs monitoring, diversification to meet global trade disruptions, says FinMin
  • India talking to stakeholders to safeguard interests in Myanmar's Sittwe Port
  • Prologis Freight India emerging as a leader in offering smart, agile and fully integrated logistics services
  • Time, a critical factor for a vessel to be seaworthy
  • Govt notifies ban on all imports, goods transit from Pak; bars Pakistani-flagged ships from Indian ports
  • SDHI, Wheel & Time sign MoU to launch India's first integrated F.A.S.T. logistics ecosystem for heavy fabrication
  • NEERI to conduct environmental evaluation of Vadhvan Port project
  • CMA CGM Foundation and Salaam Baalak Trust open fifth educational childcare center in Mumbai
  • APSEZ records all-time high PAT of Rs 11,061 cr. in FY25, up 37%
  • Cargo growth at Major Ports surpasses those of private facilities
  • Ruling on tax applicable to logistics income
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (2 May 2025)

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 5, 2025
  • Federal push for rail
  • Evergreen expands Southeast Asia-India network
  • Change of leadership at Oudkerk
  • Bifa launches advisory group for Heathrow cargo overhaul
  • Kombiverkehr tracks CO2
  • 'Inn-ovativ' launches 'Spedifort'
  • Drydocks World to overhaul West African FPSO
  • Sebastian Wolf to become CFO of TGW Logistics
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo takes over Air Belgium's capacities
  • HHPI expands EuroDual fleet
  • Renewable supply for warehouses

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 2, 2025
  • Ecommerce air traffic to US set to grind to a halt as de minimis exemption ends
  • Chittagong's PCT gives carriers new Bangladesh options
  • Widespread blanked sailings stave off major collapse of transpacific rates
  • Asia-Europe peak season? Mind the capacity gap
  • Tariff on imported products for drugs would be hard for US pharma to swallow
  • Atlas Air stays bullish on US change: 'we're flexible, we can fly to other markets'
  • Shipowners pushed to order newbuilds as busy yards extend delivery time
  • Gemini Cooperation carriers steam ahead of rivals in reliability stakes

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Marine Log web site
MAY 2, 2025
  • VIDEO: Two North Star CSOVs are now alongside the quay at Vard Langsten
    Two advanced commissioning service and operations vessels (CSOVs) under construction for Aberdeen, Scotland-headquartered North Star are now alongside the quay at the Vard Langsten shipyard in Norway, marking an important step in
  • DHS approves full production of first Polar Security Cutter
    The Department of Homeland Security this week approved full production of the first U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC). The Coast Guard also received DHS approval for low-rate initial production of
  • Incat Tasmania launches the world's largest battery-electric ship
    Hundreds gathered at the Incat Tasmania shipyard in Hobart,Tasmania, today to witness the launch of Incat Hull 096 - the world's largest battery-electric ship. Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, the
  • VIDEO: Kelly and allies reintroduce SHIPS for America Act
    At a Capitol Hill press conference yesterday, Senator Mark Kelly (D.-Ariz), Senator Todd Young (R.-Ind.), Representative Trent Kelly (R.-Miss-01), Representative John Garamendi (D.-Calif-08), and industry leaders announced the reintroduction of the SHIPS

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Container News web site
MAY 2, 2025
  • Kuehne+Nagel, Orange expand partnership in France, Poland and Africa
    Global freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel and Orange, a major worldwide telecommunications operator, extend their partnership for another three years for e-commerce operations of communication hardware in France, Poland and in the African markets. Kuehne+Nagel supports Orange in a growing market for mobile telephony and Internet access. Since 2004, the logistics activities in a dedicated fulfilment c
  • US West Coast ports show growth amid operational strain
    The Transpacific shipping corridor between the United States and China is experiencing a significant downturn, as newly imposed tariffs disrupt cargo flows, freight logistics, and port operations. Since the U.S. government implemented a steep 145% tariff on Chinese imports in early April, cargo volumes have plummeted by up to 60%, according to Bloomberg. This policy, part of the broader trade war
  • Indian Exporters Courted by Chinese Firms Amid Tariff Wars: A New Chapter in Global Trade
    As the US-China trade war persists, Chinese companies-strained by ongoing American tariffs-are increasingly looking to Indian exporters to help them maintain access to the crucial U.S. market. According to Bloomberg, several Indian firms attending the Canton Fair in Guangzhou reported being approached by Chinese counterparts seeking collaborative partnerships. The pitch: Indian suppliers would sh
  • Container throughput slows at Port of Melbourne
    The Port of Melbourne handled 267,000 TEUs in March, marking a 6.2% decline compared to the same month in the previous year. Full container imports (excluding Bass Strait trade) dropped 10.5% to 99,000 TEUs, while exports fell 6.2% to 62,000 TEUs. Bass Strait volumes accounted for 17,000 TEUs during the month. Despite the March slowdown, year-to-date volumes from July to March rose by 5% year-on-
  • Iran navigates shipping development amid push for regional cooperation
    Amid the recent accident at the strategic Bandar Abbas Port , Iran's shipping and maritime sector finds itself at the intersection of logistical bottlenecks, regional diplomacy, and ambitious infrastructure plans. The blast, originating from a container yard storing hazardous chemicals, has significantly disrupted Iran's shipping operations and raised concerns about safety protocols. Despite the
  • Denmark proposes US$1 billion state-backed war risk insurance for shipping
    The Danish government has unveiled plans to establish a state-backed US$1 billion war risk insurance programme for the shipping sector, intended as a safeguard in case commercial insurance markets become unavailable. Describing the proposal as a "timely precaution," the government plans to present the initiative to parliament for a vote later this year. "There are global tensions and war on Europ
  • Seaspan orders 11,400 TEU sextet for COSCO charter
    Seaspan Corporation has commissioned six 11,400 TEU ships at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) for long-term charter to COSCO Shipping Lines. The order was made in conjunction with Seaspan Chairman and CEO Bing Chen's visit to SWS on 29 April, during which he and the shipyard management discussed collaboration in the areas of green fuels and shipbuilding. Seaspan is the largest independent o
  • CMA CGM renews Syrian port deal for another 30 years
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has signed a 30-year agreement with the Syrian government, which includes the development of a new berth at Latakia Port and an additional US$260 million (€230 million) investment over the course of the partnership. The Marseille-based shipping company first began operations at Latakia's container terminal in 2009, during the leadership of the now-ousted Bashar al-Ass
  • Seaboard Marine stretches intra-Americas service
    American ocean transportation company Seaboard Marine is expanding its U.S. East Coast-Central America service, according to the latest report from DynaLiners. The updated rotation will now include the Port of Santa Marta in Colombia and will be served by three vessels, each with a capacity of approximately 3,500 TEUs. The revised port rotation will be as follows: Philadelphia (USA) - New York (U
  • Freightos Update: China volumes fall as demand climbs from South East Asia
    With a minimum 145% tariff on all goods from China, many US importers are canceling orders and pausing shipments in hopes that direct negotiations - which have not officially begun yet - between the two countries will result in de-escalation and lower tariffs soon. In the meantime, reports on the drop in China-US ocean freight demand range from around 30% to more than 50% in the last few weeks. I
  • US port fees pressure niche Transpacific liner operators
    Shipping data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence examined the impact of the proposal by the US Trade Representative (USTR) to penalise Chinese shipping lines and non-Chinese shipping lines operating China-related vessels. "We looked specifically at small independent niche carriers on the Transpacific, as the global carriers might have a larger exposure to this proposal, but their extensive and divers
  • Spanish ports post stable Q1 container volumes
    Spanish ports have maintained stable box volumes in the first quarter of 2025, recording an aggregated 4.32 million TEUs, which translates to a marginal growth of 1% compared to the same period last year. Spain's largest port, Algeciras, saw an 11% decline in throughput, marking a poor performance. Barcelona, the country's second-busiest port, also experienced a drop, albeit a more modest 2% decr
  • Mediterranean becomes fifth global SOx Emission Control Area
    Effective from 1 May, the Mediterranean Sea has been officially designated as an Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides (SOx) under MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14, as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This development mandates that vessels operating in the Mediterranean Sea use fuel with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.10%. This regulation aims to reduce air pollu
  • Milaha enhances service linking Middle East to India
    Milaha, one of the largest and most diversified maritime and logistics companies in the Middle East, has added the port of Dammam to the route of its Middle East-India Express (MIX) service. The service connects the west coast of India with the Middle East Gulf, and the updated port rotation will be as follows: Jebel Ali (UAE) - Hamad (Qatar) - Dammam (Saudi Arabia) - Nhava Sheva (India) - Jebel
  • Cosco changes Far East-West Coast South America service
    Cosco has added the port of Guangzhou (Nansha) to the rotation of its Far East-West Coast South America (WSA3) service, which connects China with Mexico, Chile and Peru. The new itinerary will be as follows: Yokohama (Japan), Shanghai (China), Hong Kong, Guangzhou (Nansha, China), Xiamen (China), Qingdao (China), Ningbo (China), Shanghai, Manzanillo (Mexico), Chancay (Peru), San Antonio (Chile),
  • US port fees could force COSCO out of Transpacific market
    The US Trade Representative's (USTR's) implementation of port fees on Chinese ship operators and Chinese-built ships could price companies like COSCO Shipping Lines and OOCL out of the market, according to Drewry's recent webinar. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Cont
  • MSC and Hapag-Lloyd revise joint Med-East Coast South America service
    Swiss-Italian carrier MSC and German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd have announced a change to their joint Mediterranean-East Coast South America (MSE/SAEC) service. The Port of Montevideo (Uruguay) will be replaced by the Port of Navegantes (Brazil) in the following updated rotation: Valencia (Spain) - Barcelona (Spain) - Leghorn (Italy) - Genoa (Italy) - Valencia (Spain) - Suape (Brazil) - Rio de Ja
  • Maersk exits Eurosal service
    Maersk appears to have ceased chartering slots on the West Coast South America-Europe Eurosal XL/EWX/SWX service of CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping Lines and Hapag-Lloyd, according to DynaLiners. The Danish ocean carrier inherited this service through the acquisition of Hamburg Süd in 2018. The operation currently sails between: Rotterdam, London (Gateway), Hamburg, Antwerp, Caucedo, Cartagena, Colon, Bu
  • Importance of a Car Accident Lawyer in the Protection of Your Rights
    The period following an accident can be unusually overwhelming for an individual in various ways, like emotionally and even financially. The role of a car accident lawyer becomes prominent during such challenging times as they assist in protecting one's rights and help obtain just compensation. Here are the ways how a car accident lawyer works to protect your interests throughout the legal procee
  • Gemini partners top schedule reliability rankings
    According to Sea-Intelligence's Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, i n March, global schedule reliability improved by 3 percentage points M/M to 57.5%, the highest level recorded since November 2023. On a Y/Y level, the March score was also higher by 3 percentage points. Maersk was the most reliable top-13 carrier in March with schedule reliability of 66.9%, followed by its Gemini partner Hap

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Splash web site
MAY 2, 2025
  • Singapore appoints new chief executive of Maritime and Port Authority
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is getting a new chief executive in June. Ang Wee Keong, the assistant chief executive (international) of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), has been named chief executive-designate from May 1 to June 15. He will relinquish his current position at IMDA and take over from Teo ...
  • Trump energy official concedes Empire Wind halt was 'dangerous'
    Leslie Beyer, Donald Trump's nominee for a top Interior Department position, has agreed that the recent order to stop work on Equinor's Empire Wind project sent "a dangerous message" to developers. Beyer, nominated as assistant secretary of the interior, lands and minerals management, was asked by senator Angus King during a confirmation hearing about the ...
  • Fujian Highton Development adds supramax from SFL Corporation
    One of China's fastest-growing bulker owners, Fujian Highton Development, continues its fleet expansion with the $10.2m purchase of the 14-year-old, 57,000 dwt SFL Yukon, now renamed Xin Hai Tong 61, from John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation. It marks Highton's smallest and oldest acquisition this year. The company has also secured four ships from ArcelorMittal Shipping for ...
  • The inconvenient truth about shipping's decarbonisation
    Pierre Aury reflects on MEPC 83 and mankind's failure to rein in CO2 emissions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) just held the 83rd session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). Before we deal with the situation of the shipping industry, emissions-wise, it is useful to revisit the recent history of humans trying - or ...
  • Equinor sells majority stake in Brazilian oil field for $3.5bn
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has sold its stake in the Peregrino field to Brazilian company Prio Tigris, a subsidiary of PRIO, for $3.5bn Equinor sold its 60% operated interest in the field to PRIO, Brazil's largest independent oil and gas company, for a consideration of $3.35bn and an additional maximum of $150m in interest. The ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen closes sale of Melbourne car terminal
    Oslo-listed car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has completed the sale of Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal (MIRRAT) following approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in April. The deal sees Australian Amalgamated Terminals, a subsidiary of Australia's largest logistics provider Qube, taking over the country's largest car and roro terminal for around A$33
  • Archer inks deal for late life and P&A work on Repsol's UK assets
    Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has signed a five-year contract with Spanish oil and gas firm Repsol for work on their UK offshore assets. The agreement includes a two-year optional extension and covers platform drilling services, facilities engineering, coil tubing, wireline services, and downhole well service technologies. Archer will support late-life operations and plug and ...
  • Quebec grain terminal changes hands
    Parrish & Heimbecker, a Canadian, a family-owned agri-business, has acquired a deepwater bulk marine export terminal in Quebec City from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains, which has been operated by Sollio Agriculture since 2021. "The addition of a Quebec City terminal is a strong fit for our long-term growth strategy," said John Heimbecker, CEO of ...
  • Danish government looks to establish $1bn war risk programme
    The Danish government has announced plans to create a state-backed $1bn war risk programme for ships to be used in the event commercial insurance markets fail. The government said the insurance plan, due to be voted on in parliament later this year, was a "timely precaution". "There are global tensions and war on European soil," ...
  • European Maritime Finance appoints Torben Degn as CEO
    Denmark's European Maritime Finance has appointed Torben Degn as CEO. "We are excited to welcome Torben Degn as CEO, whose vision and extensive experience will be pivotal in leading the company through its next chapter," said founder and chairman of the investment committee Martin Haugaard. European Maritime Finance is a specialised fund manager, licensed by ...
  • CMA CGM signs Syrian port deal
    CMA CGM has signed a 30-year deal with the Syrian government to develop Latakia port, including building a new berth and investing $260m to bolster Syria's top port. CMA CGM has been operating at Latakia since 2009. The new deepwater berth will be 1.5 km long with depths alongside of 17 m. Under the agreement, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 2, 2025
  • LNG shipping rates are up from lows but trade war raises new risks
    European demand for US LNG has buoyed spot rates in the Atlantic, while a slump in Chinese demand has kept...
  • Iranian energy exports keep flowing as Trump threatens secondary sanctions
    The US has piled on designations on Iran amid the Trump administration's 'maximum pressure 2.0', but these has thus far...
  • TEN takes first of 12 shuttle tanker newbuildings
    Athens 04 is first of pair chartered to TotalEnergies, according to industry sources
  • Cosco inaugurates new car carrier service to Piraeus hub
    Cosco-controlled Greek port eyes further strengthening of role in automotive trades
  • Salvage tug dispatched to stricken Maersk boxship after engine room fire in Atlantic
    A salvage tug has been sent from Mexico to tow the stricken 2004-built Maersk Sana
  • US port fees: Two out of three ain't bad
    The second version of the USTR proposals is still unfair and stupid. But not necessarily unworkable
  • CMA CGM expands management agreement for Syria's Latakia box terminal
    CMA CGM has been managing Latakia's box terminal since 2009
  • 'Robots don't pay taxes': automation will force port worker evolution
    Terminal automation is arguably the key industrial battleground for trade unions, and port workers will see their roles evolve to...
  • Container trade braced for negative growth if US-China trade war persists
    The trade negotiations between China and the US will determine the growth prospects of container trade this year
  • Tanker sales drop on buyer caution as asset values remain stable, despite freight rate surge
    Recent tanker sales included two modern VLCCs purchased by Oman's Asyad Shipping for $205m en-bloc. In the medium-range segment, Gulf...
  • The Daily View: The challenge of forcing cargo on to US-built ships
  • Daily Briefing
    Reintroduced US SHIPS Act will target owners of Chinese newbuilds | Will alternative fuels ever work for dry bulk? |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 2, 2025
  • Truckload technology providers partner on cargo theft initiative
    Rapidly growing occurrences of cargo theft in the US have compelled two early-stage technology companies to use data around truckload movements to assist law enforcement.
  • US forest product export rebound unlikely to repeat amid tariff war
    Paper and forest product exports climbed for the first time in more than five years in 2024, but various headwinds will challenge demand in 2025.
  • US LTL rates rising despite falling volumes, more cautious shippers
    Less-than-truckload companies are reporting low volumes and customers stressed by trade wars, but contract rates are climbing.
  • Shift in ocean capacity from trans-Pacific spells trouble for Asia-Europe
    While ongoing port congestion in North Europe and longer voyages around the Cape of Good Hope will help to absorb incoming vessels, it will also leave the trade lane open to volatile shifts in capacity that cannot be planned for, a Journal of Commerce webinar was told.
  • Uneasy West Coast ports watch as first signs of trade dispute with China emerge
    The Los Angeles-Long Beach complex, which handles about half of all US imports from Asia, is so far due to experience 59 blanked sailings between May 1 and June 30.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 2, 2025
  • Fairfax confident as Seaspan Corp parent adds to profits
    Poseidon Corp's exposure to trade war is limited by long-term contracts, Fairfax president says
  • New Black Sea port plans in flux after US pressure over Chinese role
    Georgia's economy minister says winner has not been identified and Beijing's reported role was 'misinformation'
  • Sanctioned Russian shadow LNG carrier takes Suez Canal southbound
    Second laden ship waits to north of waterway while all eyes turn to Russia's first Arc7 newbuilding
  • Viewpoint: Navigating maritime disputes and the case for smarter counterparty selection
    When disputes occur, the primary challenge for the prudent party lies in the complexities of the system, write Ricardo Azpurua and Prokopios Krikris
  • 'Directionless' capesize spot market buoyed by transatlantic activity
    Rates up 10% on the week although market remains 'cautious'
  • Arrow brokers quit to join Mid-Ship in Miami and Seattle
    New hires will help firm expand its business
  • Gaza aid ship 'attacked by drone' in Mediterranean
    Freedom Flotilla Coalition blames Israel for drone strikes that breeched hull
  • DOF Group inks two subsea workboat deals
    Company is focusing on building its backlog
    Announcement comes amid analyst warnings on grim tonne-mile outlook for VLGCs
  • Clarksons director Constantin Cotzias follows chairman Laurence Hollingworth in buying cheaper shares
    Bloomberg executive took advantage of fall in price on Thursday to snap up stock
  • Russian tanker crewmen injured after US attack on Yemen port
    Two others hurt on the product carrier Seven Pearls at Ras Isa
  • Last Chevron tanker returning Venezuelan cargo as exports plunge
    Aframax Dubai Attraction has headed back to port with crude oil
  • Norden wins analyst backing for more open reporting of trading operations
    Danish owner-operator has lifted the corporate veil higher on its bulker and tanker divisions
  • Donald Trump warns of new crackdown on buyers of Iranian oil
    Threat is the latest aimed at China, the largest importer of Tehran's crude
  • 'Urgent need': MHSS recruits psychologists to support LGBTQ+ crew members on ships
    Luca Hutter and Angelo Tenorio explain how the stresses of leading a double life can take a toll on seafarers
  • Traders and shipowners seek legal advice on how they can resume trading with Russia
    Insurers also quizzing lawyers on what will happen should a peace deal be agreed in Ukraine
  • Sinokor ups VLCC exposure as term charter rates rise in hot market
    South Korean owner said to have fixed AET and Evalend tankers for a year
  • Greece's Hermes Maritime sees second bulker arrested, this time in Romania
    Kamsarmax held in Port of Constanta by Wilhelmsen Port Services
  • Golar LNG signs off on FLNG Hilli redeployment to Argentina and firms up work for its conversion
    Company agrees 20-charter terms for its first Mark II unit with Southern Energy consortium
  • Russian tanker crewman injured after US attack on Yemen port
    Two other Russians injured on the product carrier Seven Pearls at Ras Isa
  • Scorpio Tankers profit bodes well for product carrier sector in earnings seasons, analysts say
    Undervalued shipowner poised for a value jump
  • Denmark's European Maritime Finance names new CEO
    EMF boasts strong pipeline of projects
  • Greece's Element Shipmanagement lifts container ship fleet to seven vessels
    Owner keeps up buying spree and takes delivery of third secondhand vessel in just over a year
  • CMA CGM signs 30-year deal to invest $260m in Syrian port of Latakia
    French liner giant will build new berth, government says
  • Axiom Ince executives face fraud trial over collapse of law firm
    Serious Fraud Office alleges the misuse of client money and an attempt to cover up the evidence
  • Billion-dollar wartime insurance scheme planned by Denmark to protect fleet
    Government preparing for growing risk of a major war by protecting commercial fleet
  • Advantage snaps up Trafigura resale as it stacks VLCCs
    The 319,000-dwt resale is being built at Jiangsu New Hantong
  • Danske Bank shipping and energy credit exposure rises in first quarter
    Lender said report shows resilience of Nordic economies amid global uncertainty
  • HD Hyundai Mipo bags LPG newbuildings worth close to $162m
    Midsize gas carriers scheduled to deliver by second half of 2027
  • Greek bank arrests tanker caught in Houthi-held territory for the past decade
    Aegean Baltic Bank chases Starlet to ship recycling facility in India in long-running legal dispute

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American Shipper web site
MAY 2, 2025
  • West Coast politicians, port executives protest 'reckless' tariffs
    West Coast politicians and port executives warned that President Trump's tariffs will have far-reaching consequences for the U.S. economy.
  • DHL cuts ties with cargo airlines as efficiency initiative ramps up
    DHL Group is trimming some airline partners to reduce excess capacity in its air network as part of an effort to maintain growth in a turbulent market.

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