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  • Prominent trade bodies extend support to CTL BHP 2025
  • ACAAI Western Region confers on key developments in the air cargo industry
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  • Karaikal Port announces maximum permissible drafts for March
  • Hong Kong firm to sell Panama Canal port stake to US firm
  • DGFT notifies restrictions on platinum imports
  • India's coal output jumps by 32 pc this fiscal
  • Jetty strengthening at JN Port's Shallow Water Berth
  • DNV team visits Deendayal Port for bio-methanol bunkering readiness assessment
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  • Investment invited in Maritime Logistics Zone, Zeebrugge
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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 7, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • Trump suspends Mexico tariffs for one month
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  • DHL Global Forwarding misses profit expectations, despite strong Q4
  • The Aerologic is clear as DHL dumps Atlas JV and goes with Lufthansa
  • Shifting de minimis rules hobble firms' efforts to adjust supply chains
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Marine Log web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • CMA CGM to invest $20 billion in U.S. maritime
    Major international shipping player CMA CGM Group says that to contribute to U.S. maritime sovereignty and support the transformation of America's domestic supply chain over the next four years it will invest
  • AAM delivers cutting edge Cal Poly Humboldt research vessel North Wind
    After a 550 mile delivery from All American Marine's Bellingham Bay, Wash., shipyard, the 78 x 26.7 foot research vessel R/V North Wind has arrived in Humboldt Bay where it will serve
  • Flagship Cruises gets $15.2M grant to build two all-electric ferries
    San Diego-based Flagship Cruises & Events reports that it has been awarded a $15.27 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop two fully electric zero emission ferries to

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Container News web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • ONE sponsors scholarships and internships to nurture maritime talent
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing a talent pool for the maritime sector. ONE will fund a minimum of two MaritimeONE scholarships and two MaritimeONE internships annually, strengthening its partnership with SMF. The management and promotion of these scholarships and internships will be h
  • Global bunker indices continue downward trend
    At the end of the 10th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices continued their downward trend. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$12.33 to US$500.92/MT, the VLSFO index declined by US$16.57 to US$585.85/MT and the MGO index decreased by US$17.28 to US$774.24/MT. "At the time of writing, the moderate decline in the global bunker market was ongoing," stated a MABUX official. The
  • Further rerouting scenarios unfold due to the Red Sea crisis
    Recent sanctions imposed by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) have disclosed active coordination between Houthi leaders and officials from Russia and China
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  • Milence opens first public charging hub in UK
    Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has inaugurated its first public charging hub in the UK, located in Immingham. This milestone represents a significant step towards decarbonizing heavy-duty transport. Strategically positioned along the A180 with direct access to the M180, M18, and M1 motorways, the Immingham hub plays a key role in supporting transp
  • Royal HaskoningDHV buys Scottish maritime engineer company
    Netherlands-based engineering consultant company Royal HaskoningDHV has acquired Scottish maritime engineer firm Arch Henderson aiming to strengthen its presence in Scotland and globally. By bringing Arch Henderson onboard, Royal HaskoningDHV is expected to significantly strengthen its UK network. Arch Henderson Principal Partner Alan Kilbride said: "We will be able to offer a wider range of serv
  • Hong Kong vs. Singapore - Which Port is the True Maritime Hub of Asia?
    Hong Kong and Singapore are among the world's most important ports, both serving as vital gateways for international trade. Their strategic locations have made them essential links in the global supply chain, ensuring the smooth movement of goods across Asia, Europe, and North America. These ports do more than handle cargo-they influence shipping costs, supply chain efficiency, and economic growt
  • NorthStandard appoints new Head of Sustainability
    British insurance company NorthStandard has appointed Kate Kwiatkowska as the new Head of Sustainability in a key role aimed at advancing the marine insurer's long-term strategy. Kwiatkowska joins NorthStandard from Fintel, where she held the position of Head of ESG and Corporate Marketing. In her new role, she will be responsible for engaging with NorthStandard's members, brokers, employees, and
  • Container shipping facing uncompromising economic reality
    Shifts in services on key trade lanes are heralding the first frost of an economic winter that promises to be severe and could be aggravated by the windchill factor blowing in from the States
  • ICTSI boosts annual revenues and earnings
    Global port and terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported audited consolidated financial results for 2024, posting revenue from port operations of US$2.74 billion, an increase of 15% from the same period in 2023. Additionally, ICTSI increased its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) by 18% to US$1.78 billion and its net i
  • How to Improve Employee Engagement Through Better Workplace Management
    Employee engagement is essential for a thriving workplace. When employees are engaged, they are more productive, satisfied, and motivated, which leads to lower turnover and better company performance. One of the most effective ways to boost employee engagement is through better workplace management. By optimizing various aspects of the workplace, from the physical environment to the tools employe
  • Africa: Key Shipping Hub of the Coming Years?
    Examining the Africa region as a key shipping hub, Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has studied the vessel deployments by major liner operators, particularly the world's largest, MSC, on services covering the region. This past week, MSC announced the deployment of 23,000+ TEU vessels on its Asia-West Africa service, "Africa Express." Currently, the largest vessel on this servic
  • CMA CGM poised to overtake Maersk as second-largest liner operator
    French shipping company CMA CGM is set to become the second-largest ocean carrier in the world. The Marseille-based shipping line is poised to surpass Maersk, as CMA CGM's total TEU capacity, including its existing fleet and orderbook, now exceeds that of its Danish rival. According to Alphaliner, the gap between the two companies is currently around 660,000 TEUs. However, Rodolphe Saadé's aggres
  • US concerns over Hutchison's Panama Canal operations led to blockbuster deal?
    A consortium of BlackRock and MSC's port operating arm Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) has agreed to purchase the international port assets from CK Hutchison Holdings Limited in a deal valued at US$22.8 billion. This agreement includes key port terminals which have been central to ongoing geopolitical discussions, such as the operations of CK Hutchison's subsidiary Hutchison Ports in the Panama
  • GEODIS appoints new Group General Counsel
    Global transport and logistics provider GEODIS has appointed Jean-Benoît Devauges as Group General Counsel. In his new role, Devauges will serve on the Group's Management Board, chaired by Chief Executive Officer GEODIS Marie-Christine Lombard. Additionally, he will join the company's Executive Board alongside CEO Marie-Christine Lombard and CFO David-Olivier Tarac. Jean-Benoît Devauges began his
  • LR teams up with Microsoft on generative AI to advance nuclear technology in maritime
    Lloyd's Register (LR) is set to become one of the first maritime organizations to leverage generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for permitting capabilities, utilizing Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to bridge the gap between terrestrial and maritime applications. These AI-driven capabilities aim to streamline the regulatory process for nuclear technology, supporting LR in advancing nuclear depl
  • Hapag-Lloyd hits 1 Million TEU mark in charter fleet capacity
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has achieved a significant milestone in its fleet expansion by adding the 2023-built, 2,433 TEU vessel Little Concert to its charter fleet. This move propelled the Hamburg-based company's charter fleet capacity beyond the 1 million TEU threshold for the first time in its history. The newly chartered boxhsip has been chartered from Greek shipowning firm Minerva and
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  • European Commission carries out inspection at Thessaloniki Port
    A delegation from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) inspected Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) from 18 February to 21 February 2025 to assess the implementation of security measures and procedures at the second-largest Greek port in compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code). The nine-member delegation, com
  • Veson and Cargill expand partnership to drive maritime digital transformation
    Veson Nautical (Veson), a global firm in maritime data and freight management solutions, has expanded its long-standing partnership with American multinational food corporation Cargill to drive digital transformation in the maritime sector. Through a Strategic Technology Agreement, Cargill's Ocean Transportation business gains broader access to Veson's suite of solutions, including its advanced d

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Splash web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • The curse of criminalisation
    The case of the Phoenician M and the 30 year sentences passed down to crewmembers has incensed Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index. Shipping just does not have the right system to deal with the criminalisation of seafarers, and this needs to change, he writes in an exclusive for Splash. You might ...
  • Female seafarers helpline launches
    International maritime charity Sailors' Society has set up a dedicated helpline for female seafarers. Launching on International Women's Day (March 8) the 24/7 helpline will allow female cadets and seafarers to speak in confidence to a female member Sailors' Society team. The service is intended to provide emotional support, crisis assistance, and peer-to-peer connections. IMO ...
  • Torm ships out three oldest tankers
    Danish product tanker owner Torm has continued its sell-off of older tonnage with three ships set to exit the fleet. The New York and Copenhagen Nasdaq-listed firm is shipping out 2005-built MR tankers the 46,200 dwt Torm Ragnhild, 50,000 dwt Torm Resilience and 47,000 dwt Torm Thames, with deliveries to new owners expected during the ...
  • Royal HaskoningDHV expands with Arch Henderson buy
    Engineering consultant firm Royal HaskoningDHV has acquired Scotland-based maritime engineer company Arch Henderson. By bringing Arch Henderson on board, Royal HaskoningDHV significantly strengthens its UK business to over 800-strong. The companies did not disclose financial information about the buy. Arch Henderson will retain its brand name in the short-term as part of Royal HaskoningDHV and ...
  • Lauritzen Bulkers buys Canadian breakbulk specialist Alexander & Blake
    Danish dry bulk owner and operator Lauritzen Bulkers has acquired Canadian breakbulk and parcel shipping company, Alexander & Blake. The Copenhagen-headquartered outfit, which manages a fleet of between 90 and 110 geared handysize and ultramax vessels, is taking over the Burlington-based company for an undisclosed sum. The deal adds valuable competencies and strong client relations ...
  • CMA CGM overtakes Maersk in the liner rankings
    CMA CGM, the year's most aggressive acquirer of ships to date, has made history. As of this week, Marseille-headquartered CMA CGM has surpassed rival Maersk to the second spot on the liner rankings when including its huge orderbook. The latest data from Alphaliner shows CMA CGM's fleet - including ships on order - stands at ...
  • NYK signs for deck carrier newbuild at DSIC
    NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers is expanding its fleet of specialised cargo carriers through a newbuilding deal in China. The subsidiary of Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has commissioned Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) to build a new 33,000 dwt deck carrier. DSIC said the contract is its first shipbuilding cooperation with NYK. ...
  • Capital Offshore scores long-term PSV fixture with TenneT
    Greek OSV owner Capital Offshore has landed a multi-year platform supply vessel contract with Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT. The Evangelos Marinakis-backed outfit will see the 2007-built Ace Supplier employed in the German offshore wind sector for five years starting in April. The contract comes with three further one-year options available. The large PSV previously ...
  • UK invests $71m in Scottish port to push floating wind development
    The UK government has revealed that it would be investing $71m to create a major floating wind hub in the Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland. Offshore wind projects have been deemed crucial to delivering the UK's mission for clean power by 2030 and to become a clean energy superpower. The country is already home ...
  • Stunning Hutchison ports sale will usher in prolonged period of liner network changes
    The announcement this week that CK Hutchison is selling its 80% stake in Hutchison Ports Holding to a Blackrock-TiL consortium is set to "rocket" Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) to the top of Drewry's Global Terminal Operator (GTO) league table, the UK shipping consultancy has said in an update. MSC's stunning $22.8bn deal with BlackRock to ...
  • Norway's Nyhill exits shipowning
    Bergen-based Champion Tankers, a chemical tanker specialist with eight medium-range tankers, has sealed a deal with another local tanker operator, Nyhill Shipping, acquiring the company's last two vessels. Sales records indicate that the 14-year-old, 50,000-dwt tankers, NH Siri and NH Erle, were sold for $44m. Both vessels were built at Hyundai Mipo. This transaction marks ...
  • Ship stuck in England waits for April spring tide to move
    After three attempts to refloat it, authorities in Britain have said a small general cargo ship will likely remain aground on a riverbed in northern England through to next month and a change in tide conditions. The Dutch-flagged, 1,842 dwt H&S Wisdom ran aground on Sunday on the Humber estuary in northern England, while en ...
  • Saipem teams with Divento on two floating wind projects
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has teamed up with Divento, a partnership between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and GreenIT, to apply its Star 1 floating wind technology on two projects offshore Italy. Saipem was selected after a competitive technical-economic feasibility procedure. Its Star 1 tech is developed for the construction of semi-submersible floating wind
  • Noble jackup gets work off Suriname
    Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has won a new contract for one of its jackup rigs. The company won a deal for the 2013-built Noble Regina Allen with an undisclosed operator offshore Suriname. The contract is for one well, will span approximately 65 days, and is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. ...
  • European shipowner body rebrands
    On the occasion of its 60 years, the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) has rebranded as ECSA European Shipowners. The organisation represents 22 European shipowners' national associations, accounting for around 35% of the global fleet. The new name is meant to reflect the organisation's commitment to raising awareness of European shipping's key role to our ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • Hecla Emissions Management's pitch to take the pain out of FuelEU pooling
    Affinity Shipping's carbon advisory spinoff with Wilhelmsen Ship Management has built an exchange for FuelEU compliance tokens, spotting a gap...
  • GSL bets on smaller and mid-sized boxships in event of tariff war
    Prior Trump-provoked tariffs in 2019 increased volumes for certain classes of ship, but events remain difficult to predict
  • London Club makes up tonnage lost in past five years
    'The mutual world bemuses everyone, a bit like a bumblebee. No one can really work out why it flies,' says...
  • Agility required in unpredictable times, says Torm's Meldgaard
    Torm's Jacob Meldgaard says that shipowners are having to deal with rapid change, while geopolitics is becoming increasingly unpredictable
  • Lancashire Holdings profits steady despite Baltimore bridge exposure
    Result 'outstanding' given claims climate, argues chief executive
  • South Korea courts US shipbuilding partnership amid push to crack down on Chinese tonnage
    Seoul dangled preferential delivery of naval, tanker and icebreaker orders to align with the Trump administration's emerging shipbuilding policy
  • Lauritzen Bulkers acquires Canadian breakbulk operator
    Copenhagen-headquartered company said the acquisition adds strong client relations to its chartering and freight offerings
  • Canadian crude exports skyrocket thanks to pipeline
    Tanker exports from the country increased 59% in 2025 so far, according to BIMCO, with the majority headed for the...
  • Red Sea returns not enough to move dial on traffic volumes
    Approximately 160 ships have started or resumed Red Sea voyages
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    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
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    There is still widespread scepticism that the US will impose massive port fees on China-built vessels, on the premise that...
  • STS transfer specialist urges 'global' approach to safety
    'High-risk' STS service providers linked to 62% of incidents during transfer operations in 2024, not counting 'dark fleet' business
  • Daily Briefing
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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • CMA CGM says will invest $20 billion in US shipping, ports and logistics
    The carrier's investment, announced while its chief executive met at the White House with President Donald Trump, comes amid heightened political sensitivities in the US as far as the container shipping industry is concerned.
  • TPM25: Carriers, shippers face year of turmoil and uncertainty
    Analyst Lars Jensen's closing message to conference participants planning their supply chains for the coming year is to move slowly and carefully because it will take months before clarity emerges.
  • DHL Global Forwarding buoyed by good Q4, but acknowledges weak spots
    DHL group CEO Tobias Meyer recognized that the division's performance remained lackluster, with the "volatile" gross profit/EBIT conversion rate below DHL's 35% target.
  • Maersk, APL swap slots on India/Asia-US trades under US-flag networks
    Major carriers on the India-US East Coast trade are reporting success on their March rate recovery efforts, thanks in large part to recent sailing cuts, prompting some of them to announce even higher increases for next month.
  • TPM25: 'Chaos' erupts as US tariffs disrupt cross-border trucking with Mexico, Canada
    Spot rates soared as the deadline for US tariffs approached this week, and now many shipments are stranded in transit, according to logistics providers.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • CMA CGM promises US investment as Trump gears up to announce 'largest ships in the world'
    Chief executive Saade says 'you can count on us to do as much as we can' to lift US-flag fleet.
  • LNG-fuel retrofit market may emerge as gap-filler to greener options, Lloyd's Register says
    Report update says shipowners need visibility on fuel availability and regulatory requirements to assess how to adapt fleets
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    'We need all hands on deck to achieve real change,' says association's president
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    Two of company's six ships are now debt-free
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    Owner set to make $6,000 per day profit once ships start trading
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    Oslo-listed company's major shareholder splashing cash as general manager's husband offloads stock
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    But CEO sees little to fear for his sector when tankers do eventually cut down on tonne-miles again
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    Newly-listed liquefaction developer also starts permitting on an expansion phase for existing plant
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    CEO believes company has the platform to cope with global trade upheavals in
  • US could interdict Iranian tankers in new 'maximum pressure' tactics
    Washington looks to disrupt supply chain under weapons of mass destruction agreement
  • SEA-LNG broadens board expertise with fresh faces from supply and shipowner sectors
    Four new names and two former members are on board
  • Italian ship manager Sirius acquires marine technology company as it looks to grow 120-strong fleet
    D'Amico-controlled crew manager is pushing through consolidation
  • Torm tanker sales continue as three oldest MRs offloaded
    Danish owner keeps trimming ships of around 20 years of age
  • Andreas Martinos-led Minerva Marine acquires sixth container ship after bulker sale
    Major Greek owner estimated to have spent $187m on feeder boxships since 2023
  • John Fredriksen mulls new investment opportunities as Golden Ocean shareholder criticism mounts
    Shipping magnate content that CMB.Tech recognises value of bulker operation, but tankers 'always closest' to his heart
  • Bulker newbuilding activity crashes as owners adopt more cautious stance
    January drop in new contracts expected to continue despite price declines, brokers say
  • US Department of Energy grants export extension to Golden Pass LNG project
    Energy secretary to tour Venture Global LNG's second plant
  • Lauritzen Bulkers swoops for breakbulk operator Alexander & Blake
    Danish operator says takeover boosts its chartering and freight services
  • KNOT Offshore tanker first to lift crude cargo from new Norwegian oil field
    Bodil Knutsen will be first of many to load Johan Castberg oil
  • London insurer of Baltimore bridge ship shakes off disaster impact with strong profit
    Losses from destruction of bridge reflect limited impact of marine claims for large insurers
  • Torm profit plunge as crude tankers eat into market share
    Danish product tanker owner said expected rate rises failed to materialise in fourth quarter
  • Golden Ocean stock dives 16% amid questions over direction, dividend and debt levels after Fredriksen exit
    ABG Sundal Collier says share price reaction 'seems excessive'
  • NYK Bulk orders up to four newbuildings in first deal with Chinese shipyard
    Japanese giant places contract with Dalian Shipbuilding
  • Grounded cargo ship could be stuck on mud flats for a month
    Tidal conditions may not be suitable for refloating attempt until April
  • Fearnley Securities' shipping project finance portfolio hits $1.1bn in 'active' year
    Norwegian firm's book comprises 39 projects with 44 vessels
  • John T Essberger orders two stainless steel chemical tankers in China
    Latest newbuildings are options held at Nantong Rainbow
  • MOL's Sakura Kuma breaks Japanese shipping tradition
    Dynamic shipping executive has notched up several first moves in Japan

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • CMA CGM to invest $20B in US shipping, supply chain capabilities
    The French shipping and logistics conglomerate CMA CGM said it is investing $20 billion in its U.S.-based shipping, port and supply chain capabilities, using pro-American language that might appeal to President Trump.
  • As tariff window closes, trans-Pacific ocean container rates tumble
    Months of frontloading by importers has further weakened trans-Pacific container rates amid a seasonal lull.
  • Turkey's ULS Cargo Airlines to receive first A330 freighter in March
    Air Transport Services Group had lackluster results in 2024 but hopes that leasing Airbus A330 freighters for the first time this year will improve the bottom line.

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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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