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Exim India web site
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 7, 2025
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 7, 2025
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    Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, reports that it has finalized an order with Fincantieri for two new ships for its German brand, AIDA Cruises,
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    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has officially begun construction on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) new medium class hopper dredge with a ceremonial steel-cutting event. The milestone
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    Bollinger Shipyards has completed the successful delivery to the U.S. Navy of the first three mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicles (MCM USVs). These vessels are the Navy's first program of record, non-prototype,

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Container News web site
APRIL 7, 2025
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    The Persian Gulf is once again under the international spotlight due to escalating tensions between Iran and the United States
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    Regional Container Lines (RCL) partners with Lloyd's Register OneOcean to drive fleet optimisation and emissions reduction. The collaboration aims to enhance the carrier's fleet efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and support its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. Under the agreement, RCL has subscribed to LR OneOcean's voyage optimisation platform, which provides real-time
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  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new GRI in Americas
    German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Latin America East Coast to North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The GRI will apply to both dry and reefer containers and will be effective from 5 May until further notice. Hapag-Lloyd noted the GRI has been set at US$400 per container. Latin America East Coast includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay an
  • Security expert: Evergreen ship drug bust shows need for greater onboard vigilance
    The indictment of an Evergreen Marine Corporation seafarer for drug trafficking shows the extent to which drug smugglers can infiltrate shipping companies, and ship owners should steps to minimise access to such unsavoury characters, according to a security expert
  • Arkas Line commences new West Africa Service
    To boost its operations in the West Africa trade lane, Arkas Line plans to add solely-operated services, expand its regional network, and improve overall efficiency. Following its recent expansion into India with the India Med Service, Arkas Line will now commence the West Africa Service (WAS), which will be operated by the company's boxships Mario A, Cristina A, Jean Pierre A, and Diane A, each
  • HHLA successfully tests mobile robotics in rail operations
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and the Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (CML) have successfully concluded the "Pin Handling mR" project. The aim of the IHATEC project was to develop a mobile robot to automate the manual repositioning of pins on container wagons. The rail handling solution was tested under real-life conditions at HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT)
  • ONE announces new intra-Asia service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the new Thailand Vietnam East India 2 (TE2) service. This service is expected to enhance the existing SVX service, maintaining connectivity between the Straits area and East India while further strengthening direct transportation from Cat Lai and Laem Chabang to East India. With the introduction of TE2, ONE said the transportation network be

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  • ZIM fixes Economou and Ofer 11,500 teu newbuild series in $2.3bn deal
    Israeli carrier ZIM is bringing in 10 LNG dual-fuel containership newbuilds on long-term charter. The New York-listed company has struck deals worth in total about $2.3bn with George Economou's TMS Group and a shipping player affiliated with Idan Ofer's Kenon Holdings for a series of 11,500 teu vessels. TMS will provide seven ships, while Idan ...
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  • Western Bulk Chartering sells five-year-old ultramax
    Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk Chartering has sold one of its ultramax vessels to an undisclosed buyer. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that it sold the 2020-built, 63,500 dwt Western Fuji. The Norwegian firm claimed that it realised a net profit of approximately $1.5m, following the exercise of a vessel purchase ...
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  • BP chairman to step down following strategy change
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  • UK green lights RWE's 1.2GW offshore wind farm
    The UK government has granted development consent to the 1.2GW Rampion 2 wind farm offshore Sussex. The wind farm is a proposed extension to the 400MW Rampion offshore wind farm that has been online since 2018. The development consent order was issued by the UK energy secretary, Ed Miliband, last Friday. The Rampion 2 developer ...
  • NYK orders its first methanol dual-fuel VLCC
    Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is adding a first methanol dual-fuel very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) to its fleet. The Tokyo-headquartered behemoth has signed up for a 339.5 m long, 309,400 dwt newbuild at fellow builder Nihon Shipyard (NSY), a joint venture between Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United. The unit is ...
  • TGS clinches OBN seismic contract in Trinidad
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won a shallow water OBN acquisition contract offshore Trinidad. The 3D baseline contract is scheduled to commence early in the third quarter 2025. The total duration of the survey is approximately 80 days. "Our OBN technology continues to be the preferred choice of the industry and exposes TGS to ...
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    Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will discuss a carbon price on international shipping - the world's first global pricing of emissions on any sector - at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) meeting in London this week. However, there are enough powerful nations - including the US ...
  • IMM takes full control of Hyundai LNG Shipping
    Local private equity firm IMM has spent KRW173.3bn ($118.5m) to buy 20.77% of Hyundai LNG Shipping from Daishin Private Equity giving it full ownership of the Korean gas shipowner. IMM originally acquired the company in 2014 from HMM. Two years ago, IMM attempted to sell the company back to HMM, but negotiations collapsed over price. ...
  • LPG pipeline crossing Panama planned
    The Panama Canal has authorised the opening of a bidding process for a new LPG pipeline that will free up slots on the busy interoceanic waterway. The pipeline is set to allow LPG vessels to discharge at one end of the canal, while other tankers can pick up the cargo at the other end. "This ...
  • CMA CGM signs five-year $110m AI deal
    French liner giant CMA CGM has teamed with compatriot tech firm Mistral AI, spending EUR100m ($110m) over the next five years to deploy bespoke AI solutions for the group's shipping, logistics, and media activities. As part of the agreement, a dedicated team of Mistral AI's specialists will be based at CMA CGM's headquarters in Marseille, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 7, 2025
  • Surprise bounce for shipping stocks amid Trump market carnage
    Donald Trump is doubling down on his tariff plan, undeterred by the historic declines in the stock market since April...
  • MEPC83: Broad support for new North-East Atlantic ECA
    A host of countries spoke in favour creating a new North-East Atlantic ECA to cut emissions of NOx, SOx and...
  • Why shipping has hit the pause button on investment
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade reports from Singapore Maritime Week and tries to find out why the best thing to...
  • The week in charts: Tariff turbulence poised to reshuffle VLGC | Retaliatory tariffs could spark inflationary trade shift | What the IMO levy rollback means
    VLGCs most likely to experience shift in trade patterns following China's imposition of reciprocal 34% tariff; Retaliatory tariffs against the...
  • Zim confirms long-term charters of Economou boxship newbuildings
    Liquefied natural gas dual-fuel newbuildings are set to hit the water in 2027 and 2028
  • Greek shipowners call for IMO solution that avoids collateral damage
    Dominant European shipowning nation seeks 'sustainable and pragmatic' outcome in a week of clashing interests and tough horse-trading
  • Australian election candidates make Port of Darwin pledge
    The port is owned by Chinese company Landbridge Group following the granting of a 99-year lease in 2015 by the...
  • Trade war carnage won't sink shipping, says analyst eyeing new rally
    Shanghai-based SWS Research sees a three-stage recovery, driven by US consumer goods shortage, restocking after tariff agreements, and logistics bottlenecks...
  • The week in newbuildings: NYK confirms order for methanol dual-fuel VLCC
    Ordering activity remains subdued with contracts for a VLCC, one offshore vessel, two cruiseships, a pair of capesize bulkers and...
  • Panama Canal confirms plans for energy pipeline
    A 'transparent bidding process' will be held to attract the most technically able companies, the ACP said
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings changes senior leadership
    New appointments followed strong 2024 financial results and key executive departures
  • Pacific Islands complain of being 'sidelined' at IMO climate talks
    Pacific Island states and green groups have made a last-ditch plea for a carbon levy ahead of MEPC83, fearing shipping...
  • Tariff turbulence poised to reshuffle VLGC trades
    VLGC are the most at-risk for disruption from China's announcement of a retaliatory 34% tariff on US imports. While a...
  • The Daily View: Trump should read Adam Smith
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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 7, 2025
  • Zim fills out its post-Panamax tonnage with $2.3 billion charter deal
    Zim said it will enter long-term charters for 10 ships of 11,500-TEU capacity that will be deployed across various global trades and be capable of running on both regular bunkers and LNG.
  • Fuel levy, intensity standard will be agreed to by Friday: IMO chief
    The group's secretary-general said there was "no Plan B" to fall back on, but is confident any disagreements between member states over the proposed mid-term measures to reduce carbon emissions from shipping will be resolved during this week's meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.
  • Prepare for period of 'panic' in trans-Pacific air cargo market: Tiaca
    An initial flurry of activity will be followed by a drop in demand after e-commerce from China and Hong Kong no longer enjoys duty-free treatment, the head of the air cargo group tells the Journal of Commerce.
  • AI: The Next Step in Automation
    Explore how forward-thinking teams use AI to drive smarter, faster workflows-without losing control.
  • CSX Q1 service metrics take hit amid storm recovery, tunnel project
    Damage from last fall's Hurricane Helene continues to affect CSX's operations in the Southeast, while the fast-tracking of construction work at Baltimore's Howard Street Tunnel provides another challenge.
  • Mexico potential leads investors to back cross-border load board
    The $12 million investment in Cargado will be used to expand the load board with other tools for freight brokers to tap into cross-border freight growth.
  • Ocean Alliance rolls out series of blank sailings on Asia-North Europe
    While strong volume and congestion at both ends of the trade lane are filling the available capacity, the canceled sailings suggest carriers expect demand to falter.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 7, 2025
  • 'I'm shocked': Surprise verdict finds George Gourdomichalis liable in bulker abandonment case
    Challenge planned after New York jury 'pierces corporate veil' in Adamastos case
  • Arsenio Dominguez confident emissions agreement will be reached this week
    'I don't work on a plan B,' says IMO head
  • Jesper Kjaedegaard joins effort to create new mega container terminal in Brazil
    Developer Porto Central teams up with consultancy Praxys and former Mearsk executive
  • Capesize futures spooked during uncertain day as market rout continues
    Spot rates and freight futures both crumble amid plethora of unknowns
  • Shipping shares spring back as US stock market rout confused by 'fake news' tariff pause
    False report on Trump pausing tariffs adds to morning's volatility and demonstrates sensitivity
  • Western Bulk Chartering banks profit after flipping ultramax bulker
    Operator has used its last purchase option to buy and quickly sell a bulker it had on long-term charter
  • Harry Vafias presses fleet advantage with fourth 'made-in-Japan' bulker buy this year
    Brave Maritime swoops on handysize after sales deal falls through
  • VLCCs looking forward to double lift from sanctions and Opec
    Jefferies analyst estimates utilisation for the largest tankers has hit 90%
  • Herjborn Hansson flaunts confidence in Nordic American Tankers with share buy
    Founder insists company is 'in a very strong position' despite tariff fears
  • Shadow fleet VLCC takes oil from sanctioned Sovcomflot tanker at transshipment hotspot
    Consultancy Kpler believes it has confirmed another STS hub in Asia
  • Shipping faces 'defining moment' on climate measures, says Synergy's Jesper Kristensen
    Ship management boss warns against IMO adopting one-size-fits-all approach
  • Belships CEO quits as new era of ownership begins for bulker owner
    Lars Christian Skarsgard tells TradeWinds he will take a break
  • Zim splashing $2.3bn to charter in 10 giant newbuildings from Idan Ofer and George Economou
    Israeli line confirms vessels will be built in China for delivery in 2027 and 2028
  • Jacob Meldgaard snaps up Torm shares after tariff woes batter prices
    Danish executive has spent $440,000 on Nasdaq Copenhagen in last few days
  • Tankers could see wave of M&A and buybacks after 'excessive' stock market reaction
    Pareto says 'unsustainable pricing' may trigger full take-private moves
  • Greek investor breaks into shipowning following advice from famous brother-in-law
    Modern MR acquired from Premuda becomes the first vessel of Vyron Vasileiadis-led Venergy Maritime
  • Monjasa breaks into MR tanker market in deal with Hafnia
    Bunkering group adds 2010-built ship for storage operations in Fujairah
  • Tariff and port fee threats see tanker dealmakers pull back from secondhand market
    Brokers say uncertainty in the market is holding back activity
  • Shipping stock crash offers 'buying opportunities' for bold investors, Clarksons says
    Shares rebound in Oslo after negative opening on Monday
  • NYK orders its first methanol-fuelled VLCC backed by long-term charter
    Japanese owner adds to large tanker orderbook in domestic deal
  • Europe's biggest shipbuilder snags first newbuilding deal with AIDA Cruises
    Two ships will be delivered in 2030 and 2031 as Italy's Fincantieri secures new agreement with Carnival Corp
  • Fredriksen and Oldendorff sell Chinese-built bulkers as Greek owner bucks trend
    Tsatsakis family company moves amid talk of trade wars and falling vessel values
  • French start-up claims 'world's first' sail-powered container ship
    Windcoop promises big emission savings as it orders vessel
  • IMM interests scoop up remaining stake in Hyundai LNG Shipping
    Moves sparks speculation that company is being primed for sale again
  • No escape: Shipping stocks tumble as European markets react to escalating trade war
    Container shipping most at risk, Jefferies says
  • Last-minute talks set table for historic IMO emissions debate
    Weekend of informal talks now leads to five days of intense discussions
  • Tycoon Spetalen launches offer to take over Oslo-listed shipping investment operation
    Norwegian businessman has until 5 May to clinch deal for full control of Standard ETC
  • Asia Pacific Shipping turns to Chinese lessor AVIC Leasing for newbuilding financing
    Financing covers four 25,900-dwt stainless steel chemical tankers
  • Odfjell plots $900m spend on newbuildings to replace ageing tankers
    Norwegian chemical carrier specialist eyeing deals for as many as 12 vessels
  • Panama Canal plots LPG pipeline to ease pressure on VLGCs
    Bids set to open for development of 1m barrel-per-day coast-to-coast link
  • Tufton founder Ted Kalborg explains why the smart money is in shares not ships
    Climate now is very different to when UK fund bought lots of ships in 2015 and 2016
  • Golden Ocean makes key executive appointments as full Saverys takeover looms
    Bulker owner names Peder Simonsen as permanent CEO and hires Avance Gas CFO Randi Navdal Bekkelund
  • Bloodbath in Asian markets on expectations of all-out trade war sparked by tariffs
    Analyst says markets plunge 'comes as no surprise'
  • Gen Z, new fuels and a training gap: How old hands are turning to modern technology to upskill seafarers
    Dockendale and MarinePALS seek to replace the classroom with video shorts, gaming apps and virtual reality
  • Snap, Crackle and Pop: Meet the man rethinking hydrogen as a maritime fuel
    Technology creates Rice Krispies-like pellets that can store energy-dense hydrogen

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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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