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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
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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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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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