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