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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate Phase-II of PSA Mumbai at JN Port today
  • DGFT extends export obligation period to 18 months
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port sees impressive cargo volume growth during April-August
  • Container ship orderbook seen crossing 10 m TEU
  • Defence requirements being aligned with logistics infrastructure
  • DP World's global investment creates 5,000 new jobs across four continents this year
  • Prime Minister to attend 'India Maritime Week' in Mumbai in Oct.; will address Global Maritime CEO Forum: Sonowal
  • Textile exports to UK under FTA may offset US losses, says CareEdge
  • India's freight market faces mixed signals across air, ocean shipping
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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
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  • Istanbul-Iceland link boosts Turkey-US cargo flows
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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
  • Forwarders hit as on-time performance of air cargo schedules worsens
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  • Ocean party over? Intra-Asia carriers will have last laugh
  • Container manufacturers expect softer demand after 'challenging' first half
  • Upbeat Walmart CEO covers all the bases
  • 'Volatile few years' for shipping could prompt new contracting approach
  • Forwarders in US legal battle over $2.6m claim for damages
  • MOL looks for more investment in India, eyeing shipbuilding and logistics
  • Trump asks Supreme Court to expedite tariff hearing

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
  • USCG awards Austal USA $314M for OPC long lead time materials
    Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reports that the United States Coast Guard has exercised options with its Austal USA subsidiary worth US$314 million (The contract options approve Austal to order long lead time
  • Kongsberg Maritime advances offshore floater installation with simplified mooring systems
    Kongsberg Maritime reports that it has reached the next stage in its efforts to advance the mooring of offshore floating structures through the development of simplified mooring solutions. Building on its patent-pending

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
  • CMA CGM postpones implementation of low water surcharge on Manaus
    Following the latest monitoring of Amazon River water levels, CMA CGM reports that levels are decreasing at a slower pace than previously estimated. As a result, the implementation of the Low Water Surcharge for cargo to and from Manaus has been postponed. The surcharge will now take effect on September 15, 2025, and will apply to all imports and exports through the port of Manaus, Brazil. It wil
  • Shimanami Shipyard delivers new 40,000 DWT bulk carrier
    On September 2, Shimanami Shipyard delivered KEN FOREST , a 40,000 deadweight ton ocean-going bulk carrier. The vessel features a double-hull, box-shaped hold design with topside tanks, making it suitable for a wide range of cargoes, including grain, coal, ore, cement, steel coil, and long steel. The ship is equipped with four deck cranes, wide hatch openings, and folding hatch covers for efficie
  • Sea-Intelligence: Market volatility impacts 2025-Q2 profitability
    In 2025-Q1, despite market uncertainty and a volatile geopolitical climate, the major shipping lines recorded a combined EBIT of US$5.89bn, which was only lower than the Q1 in the 2021-2023 pandemic period. Market disruptions continued in 2025-Q2, with shifting volumes and consistent downwards pressure on freight rate. As a result, the same major shipping lines recorded a combined EBIT of US$2.73
  • Middle East eyes ship recycling dominance as trade routes shift
    Red Sea crisis and new regulations create opening for region to challenge Asian monopoly in ship recycling industry
  • UK trials give uncrewed vessels a voice at sea
    Marine AI, backed by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), has launched a world-first project enabling uncrewed vessels to communicate naturally with other ships. Trials are now underway in Plymouth and Portsmouth, testing a large language model designed for ship-to-ship dialogue. The project aims to tackle a key challenge in maritime autonomy: safe and trusted communication between crewed
  • Undeclared cargoes could have caused Incheon container blast
    The explosion of a Maersk container in Incheon New Port on 28 August has raised concerns that false declarations by some used car exporters may lead to similar accidents again. It has been revealed that it is common for forwarders to load used cars, as well as other miscellaneous items, such as household goods and electric appliances, into containers to maximise the space usage
  • Japan discusses U.S. tariffs with shipping industry
    According to Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), Japan's government has met with shipping leaders to discuss the potential impact of U.S. tariffs and related trade policies. State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Yasushi Furukawa held talks with executives from Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line), an
  • Can Gemini survive bear box market?
    Tanking demand and collapsing spot rates are seeing a return to the pre-Covid days of intense competition between container lines as carriers vie for decreasing cargo volumes, with Gemini refusing to blank sailings, the new reality may force a change of strategy. Gemini Cooperation carriers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd refuse to blank sailings having made punctuality and reliability a key differentiato
  • Forex Trend Trading Strategy for Steady Results
    A forex trend trading strategy stands out because it simplifies decisions, you follow direction and ride momentum. It's about sticking to clear rules and avoiding noise. When markets trend, trades tend to work. That obviousness helps traders focus on execution rather than speculation. Understanding the Core Concept Trend trading in forex rests on one idea: price moves in sustained directionality.
  • CNC revamps BMX service with new Masan call
    CNC announces an enhancement to its BMX service with the addition of a strategic port call at Masan, Korea. This upgrade is designed to deliver greater connectivity, reliability, and speed, offering customers more options for Korea-bound cargo. The inclusion of Masan provides improved access to the Korean market with short transit times-particularly advantageous for time-sensitive shipments such
  • Wärtsilä selected for new ethane carriers
    Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been chosen again by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas systems for five new Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs). The ships are being built in Korea for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and will transport ethane from the U.S. to Thailand. The order was booked in Q2 2025. Wärtsilä has a long-standing relationship with both SHI and Mitsui O.S.K., h
  • USA is preparing for Arctic shipping competition
    As China dominates global shipbuilding, US invests heavily in Arctic capabilities and Gulf Coast infrastructure to maintain maritime influence
  • ONE launches Spain-Portugal-Morocco service
    Ocean Network Express announces the launch of its new Spain Portugal Morocco Service, providing expanded regional coverage and enhanced global connectivity through its transshipment hub in Valencia. The service will operate on a bi-weekly basis, commencing on October 16, 2025, with the first sailing from Valencia. The rotation will connect Valencia, Lisbon, and Casablanca before returning to Vale
  • Fincantieri and PGZ sign MoU
    Fincantieri and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the MSPO Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce. The agreement sets the stage for long-term collaboration to support the modernization of the Polish Navy, with a focus on the ORKA submarine program. The MoU was signed by Mauro Manzini, Fincantieri's Naval Vessels Division VP Sales, and Jan Grabowski, PGZ Vi
  • DHL eCommerce UK and Evri merger wins CMA approval
    The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the merger between Evri and DHL eCommerce UK without conditions. The deal is expected to be completed shortly, once all regulatory approvals are finalized. The new Evri Group will become the UK's largest parcel and mail delivery business. It will combine more than 30,000 couriers and van drivers, 12,000 staff, and a fleet of 8,000 vehic
  • Chittagong port seeks consultants to prepare tariff schedule for two port terminals
    The Chittagong Port Authority is looking for international consultants to formulate an international standard tariff schedule for it's under construction Matarbari deep-sea port and Bay Terminal. The deep sea port, funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is also being constructed by Japanese companies. On the other hand, the PSA Singapore and the DP World have been completing pape
  • ZPMC delivers world's largest pile-driving vessel
    Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has delivered the Erhang Changqing, the largest pile-driving vessel ever built. The ceremony took place on January 5 in Qidong City, Jiangsu Province. The vessel measures 130.5 meters long, 40.8 meters wide, and 8.4 meters deep. Its 150-meter-high pile frame can drive piles up to 700 tons and 7 meters in diameter. It sets new records for both pile-lifting
  • New ABS Wavesight platform simplifies compliance
    ABS Wavesight has introduced ABS Wavesight Advantage , a new digital platform designed to simplify compliance and boost efficiency across the maritime sector. The cloud-based system connects vessels, shore teams, and data into one hub, giving operators a single source of truth. By combining AI, predictive analytics, and real-time validation, it helps shipowners and charterers cut emissions, reduc
  • Major container lines post weakest results since 2023
    Regressing freight rates have seen liner operators post their poorest showing since the last quarter of 2023, and carriers are expecting to be in the red in 4Q 2025, with the peak season ending prematurely. Alphaliner said in its report that the nine largest carriers logged an average 9.9% operating margin for Q2 2025, the worst result since 4Q 2023. Many shipping lines posted operating losses in
  • New members elected to executive board of German Airlines Association
    The Federal Association of German Airlines (BDF) has announced the election of Gregor Schleussner to its Executive Board, effective 1 September 2025. Schleussner, who became Chief Financial and Chief Human Resources Officer at Lufthansa Cargo on 1 July, succeeds Frank Bauer and will represent Lufthansa Cargo within the BDF leadership. Schleussner's appointment underscores Lufthansa Cargo's strate
  • MABUX maintained moderate upward trend
    At the close of the 36th week, the global bunker indices MABUX maintained their moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$5.57 to US$467.08/MT. The VLSFO index gained US$6.92, reaching US$555.84/MT, surpassing the US$550 mark. The MGO index increased by US$11.98, climbing to US$775.81/MT. However, as of the time of writing, the global bunker market showed no clear overall direction. Th
  • Kuehne+Nagel announces management board changes
    Kuehne+Nagel International AG has announced two upcoming changes to its Management Board. Effective October 1, 2025, Eduardo Razuck will take over leadership of the Contract Logistics business unit, succeeding Gianfranco Sgro. From May 1, 2026, Søren Schmidt will assume responsibility for the Road Logistics division, following the planned retirement of Dr. Hansjörg Rodi in summer 2026. Schmidt, a
  • CRC Evans appoints Mauro Piasere as CEO
    CRC Evans, the global leader in welding and coating for energy and infrastructure, has appointed Mauro Piasere as its new CEO. The Edinburgh-based company enters a new growth phase under his leadership. Piasere brings over 30 years of executive experience, joining from Saipem SpA, where he led innovation and industrialized solutions. He will focus on expanding CRC Evans' presence in conventional
  • Decoding Maritime Emissions: Insights from Q2 2025 by VesselBot
    Global shipping continues to be the backbone of world trade, carrying around 90% of all goods. Yet, as trade routes shift under the pressure of geopolitical events, economic policies, and environmental regulation, the industry faces increasing scrutiny over its carbon footprint. VesselBot's latest report, Decoding Maritime Emissions, Q2 2025 , provides a comprehensive, data-driven look at how the
  • Maersk updates peak season surcharge for Middle East and Indian Subcontinent
    Maersk is updating the peak season surcharge for shipments Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to US and Canada West Coast. It will be applied for the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen to the US and Canadian West Coast, effective from 2 October 2025. The revised tariff levels f
  • SVTI boosts volume and invests US$12M in equipment
    San Vicente Terminal Internacional (SVTI) has posted strong results, doubling its container transfers in just one year. The growth was fueled by long-term customer volumes and a new Asia service from the alliance of Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, and HMM. Alongside this performance, the terminal is rolling out a US$12 million investment plan to modernize equipment and strengthen safety and reliability. T
  • Mythos AI and LomarLabs launch bridge intelligence pilot
    Mythos AI has successfully installed its Advanced Pilot Assistance System on the CB Pacific, a chemical tanker operated by CB Tankers, part of the Lomar group. This installation represents a key milestone in the partnership with LomarLabs, Lomar Shipping's corporate venture lab, and initiates a year-long trial to introduce advanced bridge intelligence to commercial shipping. The project focuses o
  • Port of Hamburg appoints new members in Supervisory Board
    Marcus Vitt will join HHLA's Supervisory Board and assume the role of Chairman, succeeding Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Grube, who will step down on 30 September 2025. Senator Dr. Andreas Dressel and Katharina Kriston will also join the Supervisory Board. Senator Dr. Melanie Leonhard, representing HHLA's majority shareholder, Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft, expressed gratitude to Prof. Dr. Rüdiger
  • Addicks & Kreye enhances Bremerhaven depot
    Addicks & Kreye introduces the operateMybox Depot module with CONROO integration in Bremerhaven. Addicks & Kreye Container Service in Bremerhaven is advancing its digitalization and automation efforts by signing a software license agreement with EUROGATE IT for the operateMybox Depot Operations module. This agreement provides Addicks & Kreye with a cutting-edge, cloud-based Depot solution, alread

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
  • NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong team up for Asian port electrification push
    NatPower Marine and Hong Kong-based shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport have set up a joint venture to roll out large-scale shore power and vessel charging infrastructure across Asia. The new company, Wah Kwong NatPower, will start with projects in Hong Kong from 2026 before expanding into Greater China and North Asian markets. The aim is ...
  • Shipping heavyweights invest in AI safety firm Captain's Eye
    AI safety technology firm Captain's Eye has completed its Series A funding round, bringing in backing from major shipping groups Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), MOL PLUS of Mitsui OSK Lines, and The Caravel Group. The investors, which collectively control or manage more than 1,700 ships, are supporting the company's bid to scale its AI-powered video ...
  • Turkey's Stella Gemi orders chemical tankers in China
    Turkish outfit Stella Tanker Gemi Isletmeciligi (Stella Tanker Ship Management) has ordered up to four new chemical tankers in China, marking its first major fleet expansion move. The Izmir-based company, which currently manages a single vessel - the 2009-built, 9,000 dwt Unda - has signed a deal with Zhejiang Yongxin Shipping for three 7,300 dwt ...
  • Petrobras employee dies after falling from FPSO at Korean yard
    A Petrobras employee has died while supervising a stress test on a Petrobras FPSO being built in Hanwha Ocean's shipyard in Geoje. The supervisor from the Brazilian company died after falling from the Petrobras 79 FPSO. A structure fell into the sea from the stern deck of the vessel during a test on Wednesday. The ...
  • Permira becomes minority shareholder in RightShip
    Ship vetting platform RightShip has a new minority investor in the form of Permira, a London-headquartered investment firm. The new investment will continue to see founding shareholders BHP, Cargill and Rio Tinto each retaining their equal stakes. No price details have been revealed. Representatives of BHP, Cargill and Rio Tinto said in a joint statement: ...
  • Starlink Maritime slashes unlimited data plan price by 90%
    Starlink Maritime has slashed the cost of its unlimited data package for IMO-registered vessels from $25,000 per month to just $2,500 - a 90% reduction - with distributors throwing in free high-performance hardware. The Mobile Priority Unlimited package, which had been launched in early 2024, is now being pitched squarely at the commercial shipping sector. ...
  • ConocoPhillips to lay off up to 25% of its workforce
    US oil major ConocoPhillips has announced plans to lay off up to 25% of its workforce, as part of its cost-cutting measures. ConocoPhillips will be laying off between 20% and 25% of the company's employees, and contractors will be impacted worldwide. The company had a global headcount of 11,800 workers as of December 31, 2024. ...
  • Trump looking to pull permit for 2.4GW project off Nantucket
    The Trump administration is considering withdrawing the permit for a planned 141-turbine SouthCoast Wind project off Nantucket. The Department of Justice revealed in a court filing that the Department of the Interior plans to pull the project's permit. The permit was approved on the last day of the Biden presidency. The 2.4GW project has been ...
  • Manila Declaration on Seafarers' Human Rights, Safety and Well-Being gains international backing
    A declaration seeking stronger protection for seafarers was adopted in a Philippine government-led conference in Manila earlier this week. The Manila Declaration on Seafarers' Human Rights, Safety and Well-Being outlines eight commitments that advance sailors' welfare amid the risks they face at sea, including global health crisis and conflicts. "The Manila declaration is forward looking. ...
  • US threatens tariffs and port levies to sink IMO green deal
    The United States is leaning hard on allies and rivals alike to reject a landmark United Nations agreement to slash emissions from marine fuels, Reuters reports. Washington has warned that nations pressing ahead with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) proposed framework could face a battery of retaliatory measures - from tariffs and port levies to ...
  • EmissionPassport launched to map hidden emissions in shipping supply chains
    Procureship, an e-procurement platform provider, has partnered with Copenhagen-based climate data specialist ReFlow to launch a new Scope 3 emissions solution to enable shipowners, operators, and managers to prepare for new climate-related reporting requirements by mapping emissions across their procurement value chains. As shipping stakeholders begin to respond to new requirements set out by the
  • Safety, shipping and capital markets
    Pierre Aury assesses how shipping fares when it comes to safety and share prices. A few months ago, Allianz published its annual safety and maritime review for the year 2024. As usual, it makes good reading. In a nutshell, in 2024, 27 total losses were recorded, down 75% from 105 total losses recorded in 2015. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
  • Carbon capture needs a new business model
    Carbon capture and storage faces multiple challenges to scaling up. The biggest is not technology, but lack of a business...
  • Shadow fleet playing growing role in Houthi oil trade
    The so-called shadow fleet of tankers serving sanctioned oil trades is playing a growing role in delivering oil and LPG...
  • Contships raises further $75m from Nordic bond
    Greek owner will now have $175m outstanding on five-year bond after 'tap' issue was oversubscribed
  • Bab el Mandeb transits hit highest level since Red Sea exodus
    The sinking of two bulk carriers by the Houthis in July 2025 has not dissuaded some shipowners from sending their...
  • IUMI updates EV shipping guidance
    'Burning car carriers regular sight these days,' said marine insurance trade association
  • 'No Plan B' if IMO framework fails to pass, says Shell Marine executive
    Shell Marine decarbonisation general manager Alexandra Ebbinghaus says the IMO should adopt its Net-Zero Framework, and argues LNG is the...
  • Secondhand boxship values continue to defy freight markets downturn
    Values of secondhand boxships are becoming more disconnected from freight markets earnings
  • CSIC delists as China completes merger to create world's largest listed shipbuilder
    The deal consolidates over $50bn in shipyard assets under Shanghai-listed CSSC Holdings, strengthening its parent group's dominant 19.2% share of...
  • Off-specification bunker fuel concerns emerge in Singapore
    No major engine issues expected but shipowners are exercising caution
  • The Daily View: Pricing risk
  • Daily Briefing
    Container shipping margins hit post 2023 low as analysts flag year end losses | US continues crackdown on Iran-Iraq oil...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
  • Trump taps two Floridians to serve on the FMC
    The two nominees, Laura DiBella and Robert Harvey, would replace former commission members Louis Sola and Carl Bentzel.
  • US truckload market mired in malaise as import surge wanes
    Excess capacity is keeping spot and contract truckload pricing in check, though imports into the West Coast generated demand in that region last month.
  • US ports look to Congress for tax breaks on replacing Chinese cranes
    A proposed amendment that could be included in the 2026 defense spending bill would allow terminal operators to receive the same tax breaks now available to the US shipbuilding industry.
  • BNSF, UP kept rail terminals fluid in August amid IPI surge
    That's an improvement from the near gridlock of four years ago during the COVID-linked volume surge and the elevated dwell times during last year's peak season, progress trucking companies say they have noticed.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
  • Fairfield-Maxwell outlines plans to rebuild shipowning presence in Japan
    With deal to sell Fairfield Chemical Carriers, setting up new Tokyo shipping office was never a question
  • Scorpio Tankers lands another five-year charter as it improves current quarter's bookings
    Rates guidance on spot fixtures shows moderate gains from last update
  • New global association launched to promote green ethanol as a future marine fuel
    WinGD signs up as founding member
  • Frontline LR2 muscles into MR territory as Atlantic spot rates extend plunge
    MR tanker rates in the Atlantic have shed 32.6% since Friday
  • Hafnia chief Mikael Skov champions M&A to boost profit and woo investors after Torm swoop
    Former Torm chief executive talks about consolidation after Hafnia bought stock from Oaktree
  • Special surveys and newbuildings sound the death knell for LNG steamships
    'Why wait for the inevitable. Get rid of them,' owners urged
  • Missile targets ship as Houthis suspected of fresh Red Sea attack
    Incident reported off Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in the early hours of Thursday
  • Shell to retrofit vessel with in-house catalyst to trial methane emissions measurement
    LNG-fuelling pioneer MSC eyes reaching net zero before 2050
  • What happens when debt is cheap and equity is just not an option for better companies
    This week's Streetwise explores how a year without shipping equity deals has rekindled owners' romance with lenders
  • Mystery owner brings offshore vessel tally at Pax Ocean to eight ships
    Singapore group's Chinese yard is building two more versatile vessels
  • 'A very good nose for business': Nordic investors weigh in on Hafnia play for tanker rival Torm
    Storebrand says Hafnia must look after all shareholders' interests
  • Asiatic Lloyd joins feeder container ship newbuild rush
    Company is said to be contracting at least two 7,000-teu newbuildings
  • MSC Cruises adverts 'misleading' on clean LNG fuel claims, says UK watchdog
    Advertising Standards Authority investigated three promotional items at behest of Opportunity Green
  • Jinhui Shipping & Transportation sells another supramax at a book loss
    Hong Kong-registered company picks up vessel
  • Shell to retrofit vessel with in-house catalyst to trial methane emission measurement
    LNG-fuelling pioneer MSC eyes reaching net zero before 2050
  • Why casual conversations in the IMO corridors of power count
    It is what's said informally at this week's IMO meeting that will really matter
  • Richard Fulford-Smith banks fatter final pay packet as Affinity CEO as he turns sights to active investment
    Broker turned investor says he is still working with London shop he founded
  • Hyundai yard inked suezmax tanker newbuildings worth close to $174m
    Ship targeted by missile and 'severe' electronic interference in Red Sea
  • Houthis attack Israeli tanker Scarlet Ray
    Incident reported off Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in the early hours of Thursday
  • MSC adverts 'misleading' on clean LNG fuel claims, says UK watchdog
    Advertising Standards Authority investigated three promotional items at behest of Opportunity Green
  • Norway's NRP adds new tanker project with Eitzen and Zeaside to $500m portfolio
    Portfolio returns 0% in first half
  • Angelicoussis group clears out oldest VLCC as fleet renewal rolls on
    Giant Greek owner no longer has any tankers built before 2009 left in its fleet
  • Stena 'reluctant' to add pricey tanker charters as ro-ros boost profit
    Huge Swedish group operating with fewer product carriers this year
  • Broker Ifchor Galbraiths poaches Braemar's US-flag tanker team in Houston
    Four brokers moving across from London-listed operation
  • Last surviving MR tanker shipyard in EU wins order boost
    Santierul Naval Constanta will build at least two 40,000-dwt vessels, based on a new design by Germany's SDC
  • Petrobras supervisor dies after fall at Hanwha Ocean shipyard
    Operations to resume on Thursday afternoon after comprehensive safety training
  • Stena 'reluctant' to add pricy tanker charters as ro-ros boost profit
    Huge Swedish group operating with fewer product carriers this year
  • Greek tankers to be 'locked out' of Russian trade by price cap change, says Windward
    Greek-controlled ships lifted 30% of cargoes in July
  • Shipowner Hyundai Glovis teams up with trader on LNG bunkering
    New partners initially targeting car carriers calling at south-eastern ports
  • Wall Street would welcome Torm and Hafnia merger. Deal could forge $5bn company with a fleet of 300 tankers
    Fearnley Securities does not see big upside for shares from any potential combination
  • Shipowners dive in on LNG bunker vessels: Will the new entrants bank a return on their $85m plus investments?
    Celsius Tankers, Caravel Group, Evalend Shipping, Eastern Pacific and MSC are among those taking the plunge
  • Last surviving tanker shipyard in EU wins order boost
    Santierul Naval Constanta will build at least two 40,000-dwt vessels, based on a new design by Germany's SDC
  • Fred Olsen company gets $70m green bond away in hot Oslo market
    Shipowner Bonheur earmarks new cash for eco projects
  • Russia sends sanctioned tanker through Arctic to Brunei for first time
    Shadow fleet suezmax makes passage with uncertain ownership and insurance cover
  • 'Long-term leaders': Jeppe Jensen explains 'speculative' LNG bunker vessel play with Caravel
    'We decided to take a position in the market, and let's see where that takes us'
  • Hunter finance chief steps down after six years to 'pursue new ventures'
    Erik Brynildsrud will leave at latest in March
  • Malaysian offshore vessel operator's Japanese OSV contract terminated
    Nam Cheong is exploring alternatives for ship
  • Petrobras supervisor dies after fall at Hanwha Ocean shipyard
    Shipyard operations to resume on Thursday afternoon after comprehensive safety training
  • US threatens Netherlands with retaliatory tariffs if it supports IMO's net-zero drive
    Washington applies pressure ahead of next month's meeting on emissions framework
  • Malaysian offshore vessel operator's Japanese OSV contract terminated
    Nam Cheong's charter was to an offshore wind farm contractor in Japan
  • Petrobras' supervisor killed during FPSO load test at Hanwha Ocean yard
    Shipyard operations to resume on Thursday afternoon after comprehensive safety training
  • Hong Kong shipowner adds to substantial orderbook as it mounts major pivot to tankers
    Wonderful Perfection books more product carriers

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
  • Trump nominates pair for Federal Maritime Commission
    President Donald Trump has nominated two Floridians to fill the pair of vacancies on the Federal Maritime Commission, the U.S. regulator of ocean shipping.
  • Maersk Air Cargo expands freighter network to South America
    Maersk Air Cargo has introduced service to South America and hired two veteran airfreight executives to lead the business.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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