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June 6, 2025

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Exim India web site
JUNE 6, 2025
  • India has committed USD 20 billion for infrastructure development focused on enhancing multimodal logistics, port connectivity and trade facilitation: Sonowal
  • India to remain fastest-growing economy among G20 countries: OECD
  • India moves WTO on 25 pc extra tariff by the US on auto parts
  • CMA CGM FAK rates from the Indian Subcontinent to Latin America
  • Turkish Airlines directed to ensure full compliance with ICAO standards and recommended practices as well as DGCA regulations in cargo and passenger operations
  • AD Ports Group, Masdar, Advario and the CMA CGM Group sign agreement to explore development of e-methanol bunkering and export facility in UAE
  • BIMCO to develop standard clause addressing USTR uncertainties
  • China's factory activity shrinks in May
  • Sagarmala Development to fund all suitable maritime projects, says Sonowal
  • IRS achieves a milestone by classing first Korean owner vessel
  • WTO upgrades e-Learning platform to enhance user experience and learning outcomes
  • Asia-NAWC sees addition of 397,000 TEU capacity

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 6, 2025
  • JadeWeserPort flies the flag
  • Global logistics meets in Munich
  • Americold realigns executive to grow
  • Menzies takes over Oslo's Spirit Cargo Handling
  • German campaign to promote inland ports
  • AI surveillance stops unauthorised access
  • New shine for heavy transport
  • To drive Crowley's land transport strategy
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New Purolator freighter from KF Aerospace
  • Ageing fleet means more incidents, DNV warns
  • Managers upskilled in Dartford
  • DHL, Daimler and Hylane sign EV deal

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 5, 2025
  • Post-tariff US container imports down 13% year-on-year
  • The Loadstar Podcast | Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe 2025
  • Morning Midas incident - EV supply chain profits, risks and winners
  • An AI-focused and more mature Flexport debuts new tech
  • SIPG offers shipper discount on port depot fees as transpac rates soar
  • Crew forced to abandon ship in latest fire on vessel carrying EVs
  • Forwarders hit out at South Africa's new Merchant Shipping Bill
  • India-Pakistan trade restrictions a throughput windfall for Colombo Port

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 5, 2025
  • Zodiac Maritime appoints Resolve Marine to respond to Morning Midas fire
    Zodiac Maritime reports that it has appointed Resolve Marine to respond to the fire aboard its managed vehicle carrier, Morning Midas (IMO: 9289910). The vessel remains afloat and, based on the most
  • Coast Guard polar icebreaker Storis departs on its maiden voyage
    The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) the first polar icebreaker acquired by the Coast Guard in more than 25 years, departed on its maiden voyage to safeguard U.S. sovereign interests

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Container News web site
JUNE 5, 2025
  • Transpacific container rates starting to spike on demand surge
    Logistics markets and supply chains faced another confusing, dramatic few days last week as the US Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump wrongly invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to apply reciprocal tariffs on a long list of countries and other tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China targeting fentanyl smuggling. The ruling ordered the administration to remove
  • BIMCO develops standard clause addressing USTR uncertainties
    BIMCO, the world's largest shipping association, has initiated the development of a standard industry clause to address contractual uncertainties arising from the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) Notice of Actions to impose fees on Chinese-related ships calling US ports. The USTR has announced actions to impose fees on ships calling at US ports that are Chinese-built or have Chinese ow
  • Wincanton accelerates net zero ambitions with deployment of 24 electric HGVs
    Wincanton has announced the first wave of 24 new electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) joining its fleet this year, marking a key step towards its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Supplied by DAF Trucks, Volvo Trucks, and Renault Trucks, the fleet is capable of operating at over 40 tonnes and is expected to cut annual CO2 emissions by approximately 2,400 tonnes. To support this
  • How to Choose the Right Contractor for Gutter Installation in Boston?
    When it comes to protecting your home from water damage, a well-executed gutter installation is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. Your gutters serve as the first line of defense against water pooling around the foundation, damaging siding, or flooding basements. That's why choosing the right contractor for your roof gutters installation project is critical. In a city like Boston, where seasona
  • Port of Toulon marks major milestone with shore power installation
    The Port of Toulon has successfully commissioned France's largest shore power system, developed and delivered by a consortium led by ABB in collaboration with Eiffage Construction and Fauché. Fully operational since February 13, the system is currently undergoing final acceptance testing. This state-of-the-art installation represents a transformative step in maritime sustainability, enabling the
  • Gridlock at European Ports: Operational Crisis with Geopolitical Consequences
    Europe's northern ports are in the grip of a deepening operational crisis with wide-reaching geopolitical implications. As 2025 unfolds, bottlenecks at major ports like Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg are no longer facing isolated disruptions but systemic failures, calling into question the continent's ability to maintain its central role in global shipping
  • New straddle carriers, container handling growth for Chittagong Port
    The port of Chittagong received 15 new four-high straddle carriers, a gear that is essential for container handling. J Yang, a general cargo carrier, sailing under the flag of Hong Kong, reached Bangladesh's prime seaport from China and berthed at a port jetty on 4 June, carrying the pieces of equipment. According to Nasir Uddin, acting secretary of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), the authority
  • Cape of Good Hope detours drive Asia-Europe capacity additions over the past year
    The Far East-Europe trade remains the largest container shipping route, according to Alphaliner
  • Vizhinjam seems to emerge as the new Indian Ocean hub
    India's Vizhinjam Port, once a quiet project on the Arabian Sea coast, is now rapidly emerging as a geopolitical and commercial game-changer in the Indian Ocean
  • Winning the e-commerce race with smarter competitor price tracking
    The digital marketplace has become intensely competitive. E-commerce sales reached $5.8 trillion in 2023 and continue growing toward $8.1 trillion by 2026. Smart competitor price tracking now serves as a critical tool for retailers seeking to maintain market position while protecting profit margins in this dynamic environment. The current e-commerce pricing landscape Today's online retail environ
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Pakistan & Indian Sub to North Europe & Med
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced updated ocean tariff rates from Pakistan and the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and the Mediterranean. The following increased rates will take effect on 1 July: US$ / Dry 20' From To Current Base Rate Level New Base Rate Level Delta Nhava Sheva, India North Europe 716 1,716 1,000 Nhava Sheva, India Mediterranean & Black Sea 637 1,637 1,000 Ennor
  • Why Small Businesses Are Buying TikTok Followers to Boost Brand Awareness
    In today's digital age, where short-form content dominates attention spans and consumer engagement, TikTok has emerged as a game-changer for businesses - especially small ones. With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok isn't just a platform for viral dance videos or lip-syncing teens anymore. It's a powerful marketing tool that small businesses are leveraging to compete in crowded markets.
  • PSA, First Port Operator to Join Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation
    The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and PSA International (PSA) announced a five-year strategic partnership to advance collaboration on maritime decarbonisation initiatives across global port ecosystems. PSA is the first port operator to join GCMD as a Strategic partner, contributing port-side insights to drive the trial of new technologies and solutions across the maritime valu
  • MSC officially opens new inland terminal in France
    MSC has announced the official opening of its MEDLOG Inland Terminal Paris-Bruyères, following an inauguration ceremony. Located just 40 kilometers north of Paris, this 110,000 m² multimodal terminal has commenced operations since late 2024. Designed as a scalable and modular infrastructure, it is built to support the sustainable growth of multimodal transport across the Greater Paris and Greater
  • AD Ports, CMA CGM and partners to develop e-methanol facility in UAE
    AD Ports has signed a collaboration agreement with Masdar, Advario and the CMA CGM Group to explore the feasibility for the development of a state-of-the-art e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group. The project will provide critical infrastructure to complete the supply value chain and bridge commercial e-methanol production with
  • Wärtsilä's solution to deliver fuel and emission savings for ONE boxship
    Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a conversion package featuring the company's Fit4Power radical derating solution for the vessel ONE Maestro. The Fit4Power solution optimises the power output from the ship's engine, thereby reducing fuel consumption by, on average, approximately 13%. This will, in turn, reduce emissions. The conversion is also expected to extend the operational life of the v
  • Port of NEOM enhances handling capabilities with new equipment
    Port of NEOM has seen the arrival of the first fully automated, remote-controlled Ship-To-Shore (STS) and Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes in Saudi Arabia. Located on the Red Sea, Port of NEOM is already serving as an important gateway on the East-West trade route. The newly arrived cranes will support the port's automation strategy, unlocking the potential for high-volume, high-efficie
  • Ocean carriers add nearly 400,000 TEUs to Asia-NAWC trade
    The pause in the US-China trade war, and the associated demand boom, has caused a scramble amongst box lines to inject capacity swiftly, according to Sea-Intelligence, a Danish maritime data analysis firm. On Asia-North America West Coast (NAWC), the Danish analysts are seeing capacity growth over 30% Y/Y in five of the next 11 weeks. "If we aggregate it across June/July for Asia-NAWC, then in Ju
  • Long term unpredictability forecast for container market
    Shippers and forwarders should brace for prolonged disruptions in the container trade, with economists and industry experts expecting the US administration's trade war to eventually lead to fundamental changes in supply chains
  • How a Premises Liability Lawyer Proves Fault in Property Injury Cases
    Whether an individual sustains an injury on someone else's property, be it a minor slip and fall in a grocery store or a major accident on a construction site, premises liability law applies. Every year, state courts in the United States receive nearly 400,000 claims for personal injuries, with a projected 78% increase in claims filed through March 2024, according to the US Department of Justice.

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Splash web site
JUNE 5, 2025
  • Carsten Rehder lines up more newbuilds in India
    German shipowner Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Reederei is further strengthening its ties with India's Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), signing a new memorandum of intent for four additional multipurpose (MPP) dry cargo vessels. The agreement, signed during the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo, brings the total number of 7,500 dwt MPP ships ordered by Carsten ...
  • BIMCO drafting standard clause to address US tariff measures
    The world's largest shipping association, BIMCO, has begun drafting a standard clause to address legal and contractual uncertainties stemming from recent US trade policy developments. The move follows a notice of actions by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to impose new fees on vessels calling at US ports if they are Chinese-built, owned, or ...
  • Germany's CLI books MPP newbuild at Royal Bodewes
    German shipping and logistics group CLI has contracted a multipurpose (MPP) newbuilding at Dutch yard Royal Bodewes. The deal with an undisclosed value covers an 8,500 dwt unit that has been designed to feature advanced environmental and fuel efficiency technologies, including a methanol-ready main engine and an Eco Flettner rotor sail. Founded in 2012, Hamburg-based ...
  • Smoke still seen rising from abandoned car carrier
    The 4,902 ceu car carrier Morning Midas, abandoned in the mid-Pacific after a fire broke out on a deck carrying electric vehicles, is now adrift with smoke still rising from the vessel. The manager of the vessel, London-based Zodiac Maritime, said that the incident occurred at around midnight local time on June 3 during the ...
  • Top Ships presses on with suezmax spin-off
    US-listed Greek eco tanker owner and operator Top Ships has moved to spin off two of its suezmax vessels into an independent publicly traded company. The company's subsidiary, Rubico, has been earmarked to press ahead with the 2021-built 157,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Eco Malibu and Eco West Coast and list on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Both ...
  • Lithuania to relaunch 700MW offshore wind tender next week
    The Lithuanian authorities will relaunch a tender for a second 700MW offshore wind farm next week after the government amended the tender process. The tender for the wind farm was temporarily stopped at the start of the year. The government said at the time that it would re-evaluate the conditions for the tender so that ...
  • 'Britain has gone to hell, like Norway': John Fredriksen
    Norway's richest man, John Fredriksen, has launched a blistering critique of the state of life in both Norway and the UK, confirming he is relocating some of his business to the United Arab Emirates to escape what he sees as a Western world in steep decline. The 81-year-old shipping magnate spoke candidly to Norwegian title ...
  • SBM Offshore exits Equatorial Guinea following FPSO stake sale
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has signed a share purchase agreement for the full divestment of its equity interest in the lease and operating entities of the FPSO Aseng to GEPetrol. The company's exit from Equatorial Guinea will take place following an operational transition phase lasting up to 12 months. According to the company, the sale of ...
  • Fortescue's mission to champion ammonia goes global
    Mining giant Fortescue is on a worldwide campaign to reshape the future of maritime decarbonisation with its flagship vessel, the Fortescue Green Pioneer, at the helm of a push to establish green ammonia as the marine fuel of the future. From Southeast Asia to Western Europe and soon South America, the 75 m long offshore ...
  • Equinor exercises $100m option for Transocean semisub
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has exercised a two-well option for one of Transocean's semisubs. The option, exercised for the 2010-built Transocean Spitsbergen, will contribute approximately $100m in backlog, excluding additional services. The work on the two wells in Norway is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026 in direct continuation of the rig's ...
  • LR report outlines clear case for shipowners to retrofit
    Demand for advanced propeller retrofits and energy-saving devices (ESDs) has nearly quadrupled since 2020 to enhance energy efficiency to meet tightening emissions regulations. Click to enlarge However, according to a new report from British class society Lloyd's Register (LR), while high-efficiency propellers can deliver fuel savings of between 3-10%, and popular devices such as rudder ...
  • Wah Kwong launches clean fuels trading subsidiary
    Well-known Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport has unveiled at this year's Nor-Shipping show Venture Energy, a subsidiary focusing on the procurement and trading of clean fuels. Venture Energy aims to connect producers of clean fuels in China to end users around the world, developing plant projects and procuring product both for downstream customers ...
  • Keep calm and sail on
    Carl Martin Faanessen, CEO of Manila-based Noatun Maritime, reckons too many column inches are being spent exaggerating the plight of seafarers. "We are at risk of placing an entire group of highly skilled, adaptable and professional workers in a bucket," he writes. Can we take a moment and please stop placing seafarers in a victim ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 5, 2025
  • Mixed signals on transpacific: Spot rates still rising but bookings momentum stalls
    Shipping lines have placed a big bet that US importers will accelerate shipments amid the tariff reprieve. The risk -...
  • Ports face challenges preparing for hydrogen and ammonia
    European ports face several challenges in preparing for a multi-fuel future and must work together to make hydrogen and ammonia...
  • US-blocked VLCC Jaya skirts sanctions with scrapped ship masquerade
    Sanctioned VLCC Jaya evaded detection by repeatedly changing its name and MMSI numbers, adopting the identity of a scrapped ship...
  • EuroDry loss widens as dry bulk rebound fizzles
    Nasdaq-listed owner is toughing out a poor market, waiting for a 'meaningful upturn' in demand
  • Why P&I clubs are losing money on underwriting
    They had one job. So why did most of the P&I clubs fail to meet their annual appraisal goals last...
  • Shipping will face decarbonisation pressure from below, as well as above
    Consumers continue to pressure brands to reduce Scope 3 emissions, but will shipping start to feel the force from below...
  • Boxship newbuild backlog hits 9.7m teu as more orders are being lined up
    Braemar container analyst Jonathan Roach believes oversupply of fleet capacity could hit the containership sector later this year
  • TOP Ships plots spin-off for suezmaxes
    Two Clearlake-chartered tankers are envisaged as initial assets for Rubico
  • Costamare boxship rescues Zodiac Maritime crew as salvage team appointed
    Cause of the fire that broke out on board the Zodiac Maritime-owned vehicle carrier is unknown, but the vessel's cargo...
  • The Daily View: Silver linings playbook
  • Wah Kwong launches Venture Energy to drive clean bunker fuel supply
    The new subsidiary aims to leverage China's green fuel production and Hong Kong's maritime hub status to support global shipping...
  • Daily Briefing
    European banks positioning themselves to capitalise on Chinese leasing exits | Shipping should worry about the economy, not geopolitics |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 5, 2025
  • BC longshore foremen reach deal with port employers on new contract
    Maritime employers along Canada's West Coast have a new agreement that will avert the type of labor actions seen late last year.
  • APM clearing out New Jersey rail container backlog ahead of a summer surge
    The terminal operator said it has reduced the inventory of rail-bound containers at its Elizabeth facility to about 1,600, down from about 4,000 in early May.
  • China-ECSA spot rates climb amid bullish market pressure
    The shift of some capacity to the Asia-US trade to meet surging demand there is contributing to tighter vessel space in the ECSA market, forwarders tell the Journal of Commerce.
  • Gemini 'game changer' for Wilhelmshaven as volume soars
    The hub in northern Germany is expecting rapid volume growth for the rest of the year following a record first quarter spurred on by the launch of the carrier alliance.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 5, 2025
  • US-flag bulker captain indicted on federal charges of sexual abuse
    Prosecution follows Coast Guard allegations that Captain John Merrone drugged two cadets, raping one of them
  • Salvage tug heads to burning Zodiac car carrier in Pacific
    Morning Midas remains afloat but alight after blaze broke out among electric vehicles
  • Burning Zodiac car carrier won't be reached by salvage specialists for four days
    Morning Midas remains afloat but alight after blaze broke out among electric vehicles
  • 'Vexatious' litigation': Second US judge orders legacy Eletson owners to halt actions in Greece and UK
    Effort to confirm disputed arbitration in UK and Greece put on hold
  • US-listed EuroDry faces down the market amid yet another quarter in the red
    Greek owner Aristides Pittas keeps his bulkers on short-term charters, positioning them for a market recovery
  • Suezmax and aframax tankers divert to US with rare imports of Brazilian crude
    Kpler tracks barrels being moved on AET, Sonangol and International Seaways tonnage
  • German operator and logistics outfit breaks into shipowning with eco bulker order
    Geared vessel will be built at Royal Bodewes in the Netherlands
  • Carsten Rehder plots four more multipurpose newbuilds with Indian yard
    German owner is poised to lift orderbook to a dozen vessels
  • China imports first LPG cargo from Norway in six years
    Move is seen as a way to diversify supplies
  • Santoku Senpaku linked to first capesize sale since Orix takeover
    Japanese sellers provide a steady trickle of transactions in a sluggish S&P market for big bulkers
  • Remembering Jim Lawrence: A bold idea, a business empire and a friend to all
    This week's Streetwise looks back at a man who brought the industry together, at work and play
  • Spanish carrier turns shipowner with deal for feeder container vessel
    Company invests $43m for methanol-ready newbuilding purchased from Jungerhans
  • 'Stop complaining': International Seaways CFO slams shipowners in 'wait-and-see' mode
    Doing nothing is not an option, Jeffrey Pribor says
  • Thomas Wilhelmsen: 'Norway has a lot to offer, except for Norwegian-domiciled investors'
    Fifth-generation shipowner says wealth tax in his homeland limits innovation and hands overseas rivals an advantage
  • Hong Kong owner Wah Kwong sets up clean fuels trading unit
    Venture Energy expects to offer methanol from a portfolio of plants from late next year
  • Thomas Wilhelmsen: 'Norway has a lot to offer, except for Norwegian-domiciled investors'
    Fifth-generation shipowner says wealth tax in his homeland limits innovation and hands overseas rivals an advantage
  • Idan Ofer talks weak LNG markets, favoured fuels and his connection with cycling
    One of the world's largest and best-known shipowners is going that extra mile, off and on the bike
  • United European Car Carriers adds Eyal Ofer-backed tonnage
    Oslo shortsea operator adds two LNG dual-fuelled vessels to its fleet
  • Trafigura profit edges up with shipping delivering 'solid' performance
    Owner and charterer takes bigger hit from depreciation of shipping leases in first half
  • Big-name owners line up $2bn VLCC newbuilding spree
    Eight shipping companies including Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Marine fielding enquiries for VLCCs
  • More 'zombie pairs' emerge in critical chokepoints off the Strait of Malacca
    AIS spoofing tactic makes Iranian crude exports hard to track
  • 'Strategic clarity': Greek owners shift newbuilding focus as orders slow to four-year low
    Allied Shipbroking notes preference for tankers and boxships as caution grips the industry
  • Vietnam fires up second LNG import terminal with Russian cooldown cargo
    Former Stena Bulk LNG carrier ships in Sakhalin volumes for Cai Mep facility
  • Expanding Britoil heads to China for up to eight anchor-handler newbuildings
    Ambitious Singapore owner agrees major fleet renewal deal at Jiangsu Zhenjiang yard
  • Top Ships goes for suezmax pure-play in New York listing spin-off
    Evangelos Pistiolis tanker company eyes Nasdaq exchange for float of Rubico subsidiary
  • Hong Kong owner Wah Kwong sets up methanol trading unit
    From late 2026, Venture Energy expects to offer methanol from a portfolio of plants
  • Bimco working on new contract clause to help owners deal with US port fees
    Shipowners' organisation says measures will significantly raise the cost of transporting goods globally
  • Tanker broker Oil Brokerage strikes data deal with market intelligence group Sparta
    London-based operation follows Clarksons and Gibsons in teaming with market intelligence group
  • Star Bulk and Niriis Shipping lead wave of Greek bulker sales to China
    Asian buyers are lapping up supramaxes and panamaxes past their prime
  • Christian Radich party in pictures: Shipping players climb aboard at Nor-Shipping
    TradeWinds party is a hit as big names raise a glass together
  • Ukraine targets prosecution of Russian tanker master over oil spill
    Prosecutor's office informs captain he is under suspicion of causing pollution that caused 'losses' of $482m
  • Golden Energy Offshore eyes $95m fleet refinancing to take advantage of market upturn
    Possible financing of seven vessels in second quarter
  • Thomas Wilhelmsen tells of milestones as ship management arm turns 50
    Thomas Wilhelmsen tells TradeWinds about the group's third-party management business as it celebrates its golden anniversary
  • Diesel-electric LNG carriers dubbed 'worst in class' by BW LNG chief
    Methane slip is a major focus for sector
  • More 'zombie pairs' emerge in critical chokepoints off the Straits of Malacca
    This AIS spoofing tactic makes exports of Iranian crude hard to track
  • If Donald Trump was at Nor-Shipping, here's what he would learn
    Clear patterns can be seen during discussions in Norway this week. These are the biggest themes that jumped out

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 5, 2025
  • Southwest Airlines' $28M investment expands cargo capacity in Denver
    Southwest Airlines has built its own cargo facility at Denver International Airport so it can move more cargo for customers in the city.
  • Etihad Airways hires 747 operator Western Global to expand cargo service
    Western Global Airlines is a shell of its former self, but Middle East carrier Etihad Airways is partnering with the company because it needs more lift to meet shipper demand for transportation between China and the UK.
  • New week sees ocean container rates soar
    Freightos Baltic Index container rates showing the effects of the China-U.S. tariff break and carrier rate hikes.

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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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