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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
  • PSA Mumbai's Phase-II inaugurated, creating India's largest container terminal
  • Govt mulls 4 schemes to help exporters facing US tariff
  • China building land-based Suez Canal for exports to Europe
  • Palm oil imports soar by 16 pc in Aug.
  • VOC Port continues to set new operational benchmarks
  • Hyperlocal warehousing & Q-commerce: Scaling speed in Tier 2+ cities
  • Dachser expands wine and spirits logistics services in Asia Pacific
  • CONCOR's first overseas movement in its own containers from ICD Sanath Nagar
  • India, Singapore ink MoU for green, digital shipping corridor
  • Market volatility impacts 2025-Q2 line profitability

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
  • SGL to back Delta in Civil Reserve Air Fleet
  • Open Logistics Foundation names CCO
  • Cold-chain boost at AA Cargo
  • Iana appoints VP for government affairs
  • Gothenburg gains second Asia link
  • GLP signs four leases in France
  • ELP delivers 100th locomotive
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mol renews UK partnership
  • Siemens Energy joins 'CTPark Mülheim'
  • DKV adds Agrola stations
  • Financing freighters for Dubai's trade

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • Carrier rate hikes bolster transpacific spot prices - but will they hold?
  • White House unleashes new task force to tackle the tariff dodgers
  • Will AI keep CH Robinson's wheels on?
  • Smaller box ships flavour of the month for those ordering newbuilds
  • Laura DiBella nominated to replace Louis Sola as FMC commissioner
  • Project44 switch to TMS shows visibility is 'meaningless' in isolation
  • NCA looks to use merger with ANA to expand its reach in South-east Asia
  • UK importers claim the end of de minimis could see prices increase
  • Green credentials of ammonia ship engines depend on fuel supply chain

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • Austal USA and Master Boat partner up
    Two Alabama-based shipbuilders, Austal USA and Master Boat Builders Inc. have entered into a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic outsourcing partnership designed to expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity by increasing the ability
  • Steel cut for Yara Eyde - world's first ammonia-powered containership
    Yara Clean Ammonia, the world's largest shipper and trader of ammonia, today celebrated the steel cutting ceremony for Yara Eyde, the world's first renewable ammonia-powered containership. This milestone marks the official start

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • LR launches risk-based fire safety notation for container ships
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has launched a new risk-based notation, Fire (C, Risk) , to improve fire safety on container ships. The notation helps designers, shipyards, owners, and operators plan next-generation vessels or update existing fleets. Fire (C, Risk) comes with guidance to help shipowners and operators choose effective, best-practice fire mitigation measures. Each solution is tailored to a v
  • How PSA vows to control of the Indian Ocean shipping corridor
    Singapore's port giant positions itself to dominate the critical Malacca Strait-India trade route as geopolitical tensions reshape global shipping
  • SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue extension
    South Carolina Ports has opened the new Cosgrove Avenue extension and pedestrian bridge in North Charleston. The project, part of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF), lifts Cosgrove Avenue over the rail yard, allowing trains to move freely while keeping traffic and pedestrians safe. SC Ports President and CEO Phil Padgett said the facility will move cargo more efficiently from the Port of Ch
  • PortSide Stories: Auckland
    Where the Ocean Meets the Volcanoes and the Wind Fills the Sails Welcome to Auckland, the "City of Sails." Here, yachts sparkle on the water, volcanoes rise from the land, and islands call from the horizon. This port is more than a stop. It's a living blend of adventure, culture, and style. Taste the Pacific, One Bite at a Time Food here is bold and fresh. Start with a hangi , a Maori feast wher
  • PSA Italy expands Stuttgart Express rail service
    PSA Italy has expanded its Stuttgart Express rail service, strengthening the link between the PSA Genova Pra' deepsea terminal and Kornwestheim in southern Germany. Launched in May 2023, the service now increases its frequency from two to three trips per week. With a transit time of less than 48 hours, the Stuttgart Express offers shippers a fast and reliable alternative to road transport. Trains
  • Shipnext joins BIMCO Technology Partnership
    Shipnext has joined BIMCO's new Technology Partnership Programme. The company can now also offer BIMCO charter parties through a new licensing agreement. The move will enhance digital capabilities for Shipnext users and expand BIMCO's SmartCon solution in the shipping industry. BIMCO, the world's largest international shipping association, launched the programme to promote digitalisation in marit
  • Icelandair Cargo expands into Turkey
    Icelandair Cargo has announced its entry into the Turkish market through a strategic partnership with Globe Air Cargo Turkiye, a subsidiary of ECS Group. The alliance combines Globe Air Cargo Turkiye's strong local expertise with ECS Group's global network and digital capabilities, opening new opportunities for Turkish exporters and importers. Beginning September 5, 2025, Icelandair will operate

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • Jinhui continues supramax selloff
    Oslo-listed Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has struck a deal to sell the 2008-built supramax bulker Jin Rong for $11.93m, continuing its clear-out of older tonnage. The 58,700 dwt vessel, built at Tsuneishi Cebu in the Philippines, is heading to Hong Kong-registered Liuliu Shun Shipping. The sale is slated to close by mid-October, leaving Jinhui with ...
  • OVP Shipping pens debut boxship order
    Hong Kong-registered OVP Shipping has signed up for four 4,350 teu containerships at Taizhou Jianxing Heavy Industry as it looks to boost capacity on key Belt and Road trade lanes. The company's debut order, with an undisclosed value, will see the first ship deliver in the second quarter of 2027. The remaining three units are ...
  • US visa crackdown creates turmoil for shipmanagers
    Shipmanagers are warning of mounting operational chaos as fresh US visa restrictions begin to bite, Splash has learned. Multiple sources at leading shipmanagement companies confirm growing problems with obtaining valid US visas for crewmembers. The issues stem from a raft of executive orders signed by the current US president, which have shifted the long-established practice ...
  • Austrian oil company to slash 2,000 jobs worldwide
    Austrian oil and gas player OMV is planning to cut around 2,000 worldwide staff, local media reported. OMV is looking to cut 2,000 of its 23,000 worldwide staff, with OMV Petrom, the company's Romanian subsidiary, taking the hardest hit. Cuts are also planned at its refinery in southern Germany and Slovakia. In Austria, around 400 ...
  • Ernst Russ and Eimskip team up for boxship newbuilds in China
    German shipowner Ernst Russ has joined forces with Icelandic carrier Eimskip to add new tonnage to their joint venture ElbFeeder. The joint venture, majority owned by Frankfurt-listed Ernst Russ, has contracted China Merchants Jin Ling Shipyard (Nanjing) for two 2,280 teu containerships, with options for two more. Deliveries are scheduled for the second half of ...
  • EU grants $755m for Bornholm offshore energy hub
    The European Commission has provided a grant of €645m ($755.1m) for the Bornholm renewable energy cluster in the Baltic Sea. The hybrid offshore project, led by Denmark's Energinet and Germany's 50Hertz, will link a 3GW offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea to both the Danish and German power grids, providing up to 2GW of ...
  • Splash Wrap: From tankers to tech
    Unquestionably, the big news this week came from Singapore, where BW-controlled Hafnia made a move for rival product tanker giant Torm. Hafnia is acquiring a 14.45% holding in its Danish rival from Oaktree Capital Management in a deal worth about $311.4m leading many analysts to speculate whether this is a first step to a takeover ...
  • Ørsted sues US over offshore wind project stop-work order
    Danish company Ørsted and its joint venture partner Skyborn Renewables have filed a lawsuit in the DC District Court to reverse a stop-work order for the Revolution Wind project. The project was 80% complete when the stop-work order was issued. Rhode Island and Connecticut, the two states that were supposed to benefit from the project, ...
  • PSA Mumbai poised to become India's largest container terminal
    The prime ministers of India and Singapore gave speeches yesterday ahead of the inauguration of what will become India's largest container terminal. With the inauguration of its phase two expansion, PSA Mumbai is poised to become India's largest container terminal, doubling its annual handling capacity to 4.8m teu. Designed to accommodate multiple mega container vessels ...
  • POSCO circles HMM as speculation mounts on state-backed exit
    Speculation is mounting in Seoul that steel giant POSCO could emerge as the frontrunner to acquire a controlling stake in liner major HMM. Local media report that advisors from Samil PwC and Boston Consulting Group are understood to be working with POSCO on feasibility studies for a deal that could be worth in the region ...
  • Procurement leaders in shipping form global council
    The Global Maritime Procurement Council (GMPC) has been formed as an independent group that will see procurement heads of departments from shipping and shipmanagement companies collaborate on a range of new initiatives. The initial membership council is comprised of of 10 global shipowners and managers that includes BW LPG, d'Amico Shipping, Fleet Management, Scorpio Ship ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • LNG shipping's historic slump drags on, with no end in sight
    This was widely expected to be a miserable year for LNG shipping. That prediction has come to pass. Rates are...
  • Risk appetites are relative in shipping. Due diligence should not be
    An inclination to skirt rules in shipping is partly a question of regulatory consistency but also down to dramatically diverging...
  • South Korea calls for periodic reviews of IMO carbon price
    South Korea has argued the IMO should bake in periodic reviews of the IMO's new two-tier carbon prices, and let...
  • Liner stocks are following spot rate trends - except for Maersk
    Recent spot rate trends have been mixed, with European weakness offsetting a bounce in US lanes. Liner stock performance has...
  • Do the UN snapback sanctions on Iran even matter?
    In less than 30 days, UN sanctions in place before the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreed in 2015 will...
  • Advanced spoofing hides Russian oil transfers in Gulf of Oman
    Manipulation of AIS data is evolving, further complicating efforts to track sanctions-skirting tankers
  • Upstart Chinese carrier orders up to eight boxships amid Red Sea windfall
    A young Chinese carrier enriched by Red Sea trades has placed its first newbuilding orders as it pivots into shipowning
  • Romania's Histria Shipmanagement confirms order for MR newbuilds
    Firm contract ensures newbuilding construction at formerly state-owned Black Sea shipbuilding and shiprepair yard until 2028
  • Wah Kwong launches joint venture to electrify Asian ports
    The partnership aims to create Asia's first clean-charging corridor for ships using low-emission electricity
  • Trump administration submits nominations to fill FMC vacancies
    New FMC commissioner nominees include Florida's first female secretary of commerce and her former general counsel
  • Portuguese navy boards Greek boxship
    Liberia-flagged Odysseus was boarded by members of the maritime police and navy off the Algarve
  • Supramax and ultramax bulkers dominating dry cargo sale-and-purchase activity
    Bulk carrier values have been relatively stable since the beginning of the year, while the number of sales transactions has...
  • The Daily View: Transferable votes
  • PSA's $1.3bn Mumbai terminal expansion bolsters India's trade ambitions despite tariff risks
    The port is being constructed in a partnership between PSA International and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
  • Daily Briefing
    Shadow fleet playing growing role in Houthi oil trade | Bab el Mandeb transits hit highest level since Red Sea...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • Premier Alliance service halt latest sign of trans-Pacific demand downturn
    The suspension of the Pacific South 5 service comes as container lines are announcing more blanked sailings from Asia to the US as they attempt to boost spot rates ahead of China's Golden Week.
  • Startups land collective $129 million in latest AI push into logistics
    Augment and Happy Robot are the most recent examples of investors betting that artificial intelligence agents will transform the operations of logistics providers.
  • Disruptive force of AI will help usher in new era of container shipping
    Artificial intelligence will accelerate the new reality that ocean carriers make no secret of the fact they are profit-making entities, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • US steps up attempts to derail IMO's 'net-zero' ambitions
    Consequences for nations supporting the emissions-cutting measures were spelled out by the US State Department this week, which threatened to impose tariffs, port duties and even visa refusals.
  • India-Europe liners lower rates as capacity normalizes amid little peak demand signs
    New data obtained by the Journal of Commerce from local freight forwarders indicates a downward shift of between $400 to $600 per standard dry container in FAK rate levels over the last two weeks.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • Geden liquidator mulls appeal after Advantage Tankers wins court order blocking US bankruptcy
    Vafias-linked shipowner Eclipse Liquidity has continued to pursue Geden debts after a decade
  • Tahir Lakhani and Yieldstreet strike deal to end bitter fight over ship demolition fund
    Investors left with 'de minimis' recovery in settlement that Lakhani describes as amicable
  • Stena Bulk chief talks Swedish and US shipping as the company makes inroads in both flags
    Swedish owner hopes for more ships in domestic flag, but happy with US exposure
  • Wavelength podcast: Is a Hafnia-Torm mega merger on the cards?
    plus, Stena Bulk and the Swedish flag, and the woman chasing sanctioned oil
  • Venezuela tanker exports at 10-month high after US restores Chevron licence
    More compliant business reported for ships chartered by oil major
  • 'Sold out' sign hoisted for FSRUs as sector steams towards its milestone birthday
    Specialist regas fleet poised for growth to nearly 100 units by 2040
  • 'Unusual movements': Vietnamese tanker brings Sudanese oil to India after tariff shock
    Broker Sentosa also identifies ships carrying crude from Mediterranean
  • Wah Kwong forms new company to pioneer vessel shore-power networks in Asia
    Hong Kong shipowner teams with NatPower Marine to drive low-emission shipping
  • New Lloyd's CEO delays tech system orchestrated by his predecessor with promise of hefty cost savings
    Patrick Tiernan says cloud-based revolution will not be in place before 2028
  • Exmar hunts down fresh FLNG and FSRU business as it prepares for pioneering newbuilding delivery
    'Flagship' ammonia dual-fuel newbuildings on target for first-quarter 2026 handover
  • Greek shipowner Naftomar doubles its product tanker fleet after confirming swoop for BP Shipping sextet
    Fledgling tanker player has invested about $400m to accumulate 13 vessels
  • Idan Ofer heads an all-star cast of investors buying into Uri Ben Dor's shipping AI firm
    Big names take part in funding round for Singapore safety tech operation
  • Greek owner Evalend Shipping tied to double tanker order at Hyundai yard
    Company is said to have six newbuildings on order
  • Special forces storm Greek ship in drug trafficking-linked drama
    Military scrambles to tackle the incident on Cosmoship vessel
  • Cleaves shipping fund 'takes risk off table' ahead of short-term headwinds
    Norwegian investor cautious on 'overbought' LPG sector, as well as car carriers
  • Engine-wrecking refinery additive plagues global marine bunker supplies
    VPS reports cat-fine levels nearly three times approved concentrations in some ports
  • VLCC spot rates running hot on 'extremely tight' tonnage list, brokers say
    Only 10 big tankers are available for prompt loadings, with more cargoes coming
  • Tanker broker Tim Ogden rejoins Braemar within weeks of leaving brokerage
    A returnee for shipbroker that has attracted stream of rumours on personnel moves over past few months
  • Modern LNG carriers start September at record lows to buck seasonal trend
    Over supply of tonnage prompts gloomy talk but liquidity is up and owners taking a longer-term view
  • Giant investment fund Permira buys into RightShip alongside BHP, Cargill and Rio Tinto
    London investor joins shareholder group at ship vetting firm '
  • Long-term leaders': Jeppe Jensen explains 'speculative' LNG bunker vessel play with Caravel
    'We decided to take a position in the market, and let's see where that takes us'
  • Greek shipowner Transmed piled up profit with latest lucrative tanker sale
    Mylonas family company has flipped most of the tankers it bought since 2018 - often at considerable profit
  • Maersk celebrates 50 years in the container shipping business
    Danish shipping giant was late to the party for containerisation. It soon caught up
  • Rising star on China's dry bulk scene breaks into projects sector with German MPP duo
    Fujian Highton buys two MPP general cargo ships from German KG owners
  • Stella Tanker pens debut newbuilding order in major expansion move
    Owner could go from one vessel on the water now, to five
  • BRS broker takes top honours as Mercy Ships launches Cargo Day 2025 in Singapore
    Medical charity latest Cargo Day fundraiser set to kick off in November
  • Chinese newcomer breaks into shipowning with newbuildings to bolster Belt & Road upgrade
    Liner company orders up to four vessels at small shipyard
  • Ernst Russ makes 'first newbuilding investment in decades' with order in China
    ElbFeeder joint venture books pair of vessels plus options for two more

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
  • Jaxport tabs Magaña as LatAm sales director
    The Port of Jacksonville, Fla. has hired Juan Pablo Acosta Magaña to lead container cargo sales for Latin America.
  • Big fish getting better bite at trans-Pacific container spot rates
    Rising average spot rates for some importers reversed the summer-long trend on containers moving from Asia to the United States as bigger shippers press carriers for better prices.
  • Amazon Air extends third-party cargo service to Dominican Republic
    Amazon Air has extended its wholesale air cargo service to the Caribbean for the first time.
  • FedEx deepens presence in Saudi Arabia amid trade growth
    FedEx is investing heavily to expand its parcel and freight logistics service in Saudi Arabia.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
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