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Exim India web site
MARCH 7, 2025
  • Prominent trade bodies extend support to CTL BHP 2025
  • ACAAI Western Region confers on key developments in the air cargo industry
  • DBGT expands its international trade network with the support of VOC Port
  • 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
  • VOC Port incentive for dry bulk cargo
  • Investment invited in Maritime Logistics Zone, Zeebrugge
  • Allcargo Gati enhances Doddaballapura's standing as a key industrial hub
  • Trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks seen as significant step towards sustainable long-distance cargo transportation

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 7, 2025
  • An eye on customs processes
  • 48% rise for women in management in a year
  • Geodis hires Devauges
  • Battling the illegal wildlife trade
  • Cosco now links Contecon with Asia
  • CTP completes logistics park in Brandenburg
  • New China-Europe rail service
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Texan cats can fly!
  • Javier Suárez to lead Knud E. Hansen
  • Group7 opens logistics centre in Munich
  • Bremen's ports are methanol-ready
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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 6, 2025
  • Trump suspends Mexico tariffs for one month
  • Trump offers carmakers one-month exemption from tariffs
  • DHL rockets - but time 'for Global Forwarding to catch up with DSV'
  • 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
  • TPM: Weak Asia-Europe rates don't mean it's a weak market
  • TPM: Shipper-carrier power pendulum now swinging towards liners
  • Record Q4 for Lufthansa Cargo as its faith in ecommerce pays off

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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
  • Crypto Enthusiasts' Guide: 7 Best Cloud Mining Platforms to Earn $800/Day in 2025
    Cloud mining continues to serve as an accessible entry point for crypto enthusiasts looking to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies without the burden of expensive hardware. In 2025, the proliferation of platforms has intensified competition, making it essential to identify reliable services that avoid scams, excessive fees, and disappointing returns. This guide highlights the top s
  • 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
  • Buy Gmail Accounts: Best Sites (PVA & Aged)
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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
  • The Daily View: Political plans
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Port fees on Chinese ships could put some US exporters 'out of business'
    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
    Why Trump 2.0 tariffs could be worse for container lines than round one | CK Hutchison's blockbuster port sale -...

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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
  • ECSA rebrands as European Shipowners to reflect energy transition role
    'We need all hands on deck to achieve real change,' says association's president
  • Dynagas LNG Partners offers no vessel availability until 2028
    Two of company's six ships are now debt-free
  • Performance Shipping inks financing deal for tanker newbuilding
    Owner set to make $6,000 per day profit once ships start trading
  • Offer price rises as tycoon Oystein Spray Spetalen keeps buying shipping investor Standard ETC
    Oslo-listed company's major shareholder splashing cash as general manager's husband offloads stock
  • Window for Red Sea return may have shut, Torm's Jacob Meldgaard says
    But CEO sees little to fear for his sector when tankers do eventually cut down on tonne-miles again
  • Venture Global fires up final investment decision process for third US LNG project
    Newly-listed liquefaction developer also starts permitting on an expansion phase for existing plant
  • 'Rule book torn up': Torm trumpets agility in rapidly changing world
    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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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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