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Exim India web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • PSA Mumbai recognised as top-ranked Indian terminal
  • Seaglobe Shipping marks 8th anniversary with grand celebration
  • CTL BHP 2025 sees a power-packed Conference highlighted by an illustrious line-up of speakers and panelists offering valuable insights
  • Sarbananda Sonowal unveils advanced machinery to enhance shipbuilding capacity at Cochin Shipyard
  • Govt forms import monitoring group to check dumping
  • Developed nations seen relaxing non-trade issues with India
  • Temporary withdrawal of oil jetty at Deendayal Port
  • Most top 30 global ports see throughput boost in 2024: Analysis
  • BLR Airport achieves new milestone in cargo operations in 2024-25
  • CBIC to introduce electronic processing of import/export through personal carriage by air passengers from May 1, 2025 at specified airports
  • SF Airlines entrusts Çelebi India with freighter handling at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
  • Allied Aviation now the GSSA partner for Malaysia Airlines Cargo

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Expanding West Africa Service with own ships
  • 100th anniversary for Camion Transport
  • Vivian Cheung appointed AAHK CEO
  • MPCC and NCL welcome first dual-fuel newbuilding
  • Globe Air Cargo Cambodia appointed GSSA
  • OCP and Maersk strengthen collaboration
  • Rail module operational in port of Ravenna
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New network director for Pallet-Track
  • Frankfurt airport on Indian roads
  • Geodis offers reverse logistics in Torija
  • Uta Edenred expands public charging

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 8, 2025
  • Trump tariffs see hundreds of cancelled container bookings a day from Asia
  • Forto 'sharpens commercial priorities' as it lays off one third of staff
  • Junk Forward Air - behind the scenes, STG to the rescue?
  • 'To ship or not to ship', the question for US importers amid tariff uncertainty
  • Longevity of post-CNY slump catches container trades by surprise
  • A shift in strategy by US integrators - 'they're going after volume'
  • Global container demand declines spurred by backhaul blues
  • Zim signs long-term charter deals for ten new 11,500 teu ships
  • Tech advances leave ship systems cyber-vulnerable, says DNV
  • IndiGo fleet expansion plan will include a major push to boost cargo volumes
  • AirBridgeCargo eyes a return to the skies

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 8, 2025
  • Viking claims hydrogen-powered cruise ship world first for Viking Libra
    Viking (NYSE: VIK) and Fincantieri today announced details of the Viking Libra, the world's first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions. They also announced that contracts have been signed
  • Stockholm to increase Candela P-12 foiling ferry service
    The world's first electric hydrofoil ferry to enter public service, the Candela P-12 Nova is set to return to the waters of Stockholm on April 15 after the ice season. Candela P-12
  • HII in MOU with HD Hyundai
    HII (NYSE: HII) and South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), two of the world's largest shipbuilders, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on April 7. Under the MOU, which was signed

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Container News web site
APRIL 8, 2025
  • IMO's carbon charging will raise the cost of shipping
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will debate what could prove to be pivotal advances in its decarbonisation strategy, which could see the price of fuels rise substantially as industry cries out for a carbon pricing mechanism to fuel the green transition. This week's 83rd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will focus on carbon charging and whether the charge should be focu
  • Grimaldi Group orders nine Ro-Pax vessels
    As part of its fleet expansion and renewal program, the Grimaldi Group has commissioned the construction of nine Ro-Pax vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), a China Merchants Group company. The agreement for these cutting-edge new builds, worth a total of US$1.3 billion, was signed on 8 April in Hong Kong. The nine new ships will be equipped with engines capable of running on m
  • Kalmar enhances production capabilities at Shanghai facility
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has announced the expansion of its global delivery capability with startup of electric empty container handler and heavy forklift truck production at the Shanghai facility. Kalmar has begun production of its electric empty container handler and heavy forklift truck at the company's Shanghai manufacturing facility. The production launch will be marked by
  • 2025 Process Orchestration Trends
    See what 800+ IT leaders say about orchestration challenges-and where automation is headed next.
  • Adani Ports launches operations at Colombo West International Terminal
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has initiated operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), located at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The terminal is operated by a consortium of India's major port operator APSEZ, Sri Lanka's John Keells Holdings and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, based on a 35-year contract as stated in a recent exchange filing. The terminal, repr
  • Berbera Port: A beacon of strategic importance in Sub-Saharan Africa
    As Somaliland's Berbera Port continues to develop under the auspices of significant international partnerships and investments, its role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond remains indispensable. In 2023, Berbera Port in Somaliland was recognized as the best port in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the latest World Bank report
  • Port of Brunswick breaks RoRo cargo record
    The Port of Brunswick handled an all-time record of 91,360 units of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in March, up 18% from the same month last year. "More manufacturers are making Colonel's Island a main hub for the global trade of autos and machinery," said Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) President and CEO Griff Lynch. "Brunswick's central location in the fast-growing US Southeast market and unmatched capac
  • Port of Zeebrugge records new depth record
    Belgium's port of Zeebrugge reached a new milestone on 8 April with the arrival of the 23,656 TEU MSC Mina. The container vessel, measuring 400 meters in length and 61 meters in width, docked at the CSP Zeebrugge container terminal with a draft of 16.40 meters below sea level. This sets a new record for the port, surpassing the previous record of 16.30 meters, established in July 2024 by Ever Gre
  • Regional differences in pricing strategies
    Market research shows companies implementing regional pricing strategies increase revenue by 15-27% compared to fixed global pricing. Geographic variations drive significant value perception differences, with pricing elasticity varying up to 400% between metropolitan vs. rural locations. Companies serving diverse markets require systematic price monitoring across territories, as a strategically p
  • Maersk revises peak season surcharge from Asia to Africa
    Danish container carrier Maersk is revising the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from China and Hong Kong to Kenya and Tanzania's port of Dar Es Salaam. The following surcharge will be effective from 21 April. Origin Destination Currency All 20 containers All 40 & 45 containers China/ Hong Kong China Dar es Salaam US$ 750 1,050 China/ Hong Kong China Kenya US$ 900 1,100 If you liked this
  • Boxship chartering interest turns to feeder vessels
    With almost all larger boxships having been snapped up in the charter market, shipping lines are turning their attention to the smaller ships
  • Bidding opens for energy products pipeline at Panama Canal
    The Panama Canal Board of Directors has authorized the launch of a bidding process for the development of a new pipeline for the transfer of energy products. The new pipeline is expected to complement operations in the interoceanic waterway. This complementary activity will be incorporated into the sustainable development of the Panama Canal's West Bank route, which includes activities and altern
  • Maersk and OCP Group strengthen cooperation with new MoU
    OCP Group, through its Specialty Products & Solutions (SPS) Strategic Business Unit, and Maersk have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their long-standing collaboration and jointly advance innovative, resilient, and sustainable supply chain solutions. This long standing partnership between the two companies is now focussing on delivering agile, digitalized, and sustainable
  • AD Ports inks 10-year lease agreement with TW Steel
    AD Ports Group signed a 10-year lease agreement with TW Steel, a provider of prefabricated structures to deliver innovative containerised fabrication solutions, container maintenance and repair services at Khalifa Port. These solutions and services are expected to bring flexible and sustainable solutions tailored to the specific needs of shipping lines and container operators at Khalifa Port, who
  • Steel imports on unprecedented tear at Port of Liverpool
    Peel Ports Group has outlined its strategy to transform the Port of Liverpool into a premier global steel hub following a standout year for bulk steel imports in 2024, with a record 702,000 tonnes processed at the site. This achievement exceeds the previous record by over 50,000 tonnes and comes on the heels of substantial infrastructure investments by Peel Ports Group aimed at enhancing its supp
  • Strong 2025 kickoff for Port of New York and New Jersey
    The Port of New York and New Jersey reported 699,240 TEUs in February, translating to a 10.6% increase compared with the same month last year. In the first two months of the year, the US port has handled 1,419,987 TEUs. Imports rose by 7.4% in February, totaling 356,918 TEUs, with total imported loads for the first two months of 2025 reaching 735,550 TEUs, a 9% growth year-on-year. The Port of Ne
  • Folk Maritime buys its second owned container ship
    Saudi container shipping company Folk Maritime Services Company announced the official purchase of its second owned vessel, Folk Jazan. The boxship has already been deployed on the carrier's routes throughout the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. "The acquisition of Folk Jazan is a pivotal step in our strategic growth," pointed out Poul Hestbaek, CEO of Folk Maritime. "This vessel not only expands ou
  • ZIM secures long-term charter deals for ten LNG vessels
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM has announced new agreements for the long-term charter of ten 11,500 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, with a total charter hire consideration of approximately US$2.3 billion. Seven of the vessels will be chartered to ZIM by Containers Ventures Holdings Inc., an affiliate of the TMS Group, and three will be chartered to ZIM by a shipping compan
  • GEODIS launches reverse logistics service at Spanish facility
    Global transportation company GEODIS offers a new reverse logistics service at its site in Torija, Spain. The 55,000m² warehouse includes 3,000m² dedicated to reverse logistics. The site is designed to handle large volumes of XL product returns, such as household appliances. With the rise of e-commerce, the increase in product returns has significantly grown, according to GEODIS, highlighting the
  • Maritime Security Conference: Weaponised Commercial Shipping amid Increased Volatility
    A Maritime Security Conference, held in Athens, Greece, and organized by Greece's Foreign Affairs Institute in collaboration with the University of Piraeus and the Mackinder Forum, captured significant attention with its insightful discussions. The conference centered around the theme of increasing volatility in global trade, emphasizing the emerging reality of commercial shipping being weaponize
  • How Much Would Major Ocean Carriers Have Paid if Chinese-Built Vessel Fees Were Implemented in 2024?
    The global tariff shock caused by the Trump Administration's policies may soon be followed by a significant new package of fees targeting Chinese-built or Chinese-flagged vessels. According to a draft executive order, the United States is reportedly considering imposing docking fees at its ports on any ship belonging to a fleet that includes Chinese-built or Chinese-flagged vessels. While there i
  • China retaliates against US tariffs escalating trade war
    On 4 April, China announced a 34% tariff on all US goods, coupled with export controls on critical rare earth minerals and the addition of 11 US entities to its "unreliable entity" list, marking a significant escalation in the US-China trade war
  • Exploring The Intersection of Agriculture and Shipping in Modern Logistics: Innovations & Challenges
    Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels As global demand for food continues to rise, the connection between agriculture and shipping has never been more critical. We're witnessing a fascinating transformation in modern logistics, where efficient transportation plays a key role in ensuring fresh produce reaches consumers swiftly and safely. This intersection not only impacts our food supply but also influence
  • How Used Subsite Locators Are Supporting Smarter Port Infrastructure Projects
    As global trade volumes continue to surge, ports around the world are under mounting pressure to expand capacity, upgrade facilities, and modernize infrastructure. From container terminal expansions to intermodal facility upgrades, today's port construction projects are more complex, time-sensitive, and technologically demanding than ever before. In this high-stakes environment, precision and saf

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Splash web site
APRIL 8, 2025
  • Euroseas seals long-term boxship charter at bumper rate
    Greek containership owner Euroseas has bagged an improved long-term charter contract for one of its feeder vessels. The 2024 HD Hyundai Mipo-built 1,800 teu Monica has been fixed for two years plus two months of options at 23,500 per day - up from $16,000 the ship is earning under its current one-year deal. "Despite the ...
  • Stena Drilling drillship wins more work off Suriname
    Stena Drilling, the Aberdeen-based business of Sweden's Stena, has won a contract for one of its drillships with subsidiaries of Shell in Suriname. The contract for the campaign was awarded to the 2008-built Stena DrillMax drillship by Shell subsidiaries KE STP Company and BG International. The deal is expected to begin in the second half ...
  • World's largest suction sails installed on juice carrier
    Spanish suction sails developer bound4blue has installed the world's largest suction sails to the Wisby Tankers-owned, 2014-built Atlantic Orchard juice carrier, currently under charter by Louis Dreyfus. The four 26-meter high eSAILs were installed in under a day per unit during the vessel's 10-year survey at Astander Shipyard in Spain When sailing, the vessel - ...
  • Liners draw up defensive measures in their armoury to fight Trump's tariff war
    Global container growth is set to head into a hard reverse this year on the back of the tariff war initiated by Donald Trump, the American president, which is already seeing noticeable cargo booking cancellations in Asia. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump threatened to impose an additional ...
  • Marinakis readies $1.6bn boxship series in South Korea
    Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis is lining up a series of containership newbuildings in South Korea worth nearly $1.6bn. Shipbuilding sources in Greece report that Marinakis-led Capital Maritime has secured slots at HD Hyundai Mipo for 14 ships and six more at HD Hyundai Samho. HD Mipo Dockyard is set to build six scrubber-fitted 1,800 teu ...
  • ADES renews suspended jackup deal for 10 years
    Saudi oil and gas driller ADES has signed a contract renewal for one of its standard offshore jackup rigs previously suspended by Saudi Aramco. The company renewed the contract for the yet undisclosed rig for a firm duration of ten years, which adds significant long-term revenue visibility and backlog sustainability. The deal is estimated to ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Hempel
    Nic Lawrence, global business development manager of marine dry bulk at coatings giant Hempel, is one of many delegates who is especially looking forward to the return of the Dry Decarbonisation panel later this month at Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference. The session has been designed to shine a light on the ...
  • Dolphin Offshore pens lease deal for accommodation barge
    India's oil and gas service provider Dolphin Offshore has entered into a lease agreement for an accommodation barge with Ballast Shipping. The Prabha DP2 accommodation barge, previously known as the Vikrant Dolphin, was hired from Beluga International for a period of three years. According to available information, the total estimated value of this agreement is ...
  • Gulf Marine Services clinches new vessel deal
    London-listed liftboat operator Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won a contract for one of its large-class vessels in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The new contract will last 142 days and will see the vessel continue to support critical offshore operations in the region. The GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and ...
  • Alberta seals first baby cape deal of the year
    Nicholas Inglessis' Alberta Shipmanagement has made a rare sale and purchase move, snapping up its first baby cape, also the first reported baby cape sold this year. According to brokers, the 118,000 dwt Jubilant Devotion-a Japanese-controlled, scrubber-fitted bulker built in 2016 at Sanoyas Shipbuilding fetched $26.5m. It marks the second bulker deal in a row ...
  • Why we need a global levy on international shipping
    James Mnyupe, presidential economic advisor and head of the Namibian Green Hydrogen Program and Cynthia Kariuki from the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance Coordination Office, give Splash readers the African take from this week's crucial green talks at the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization. African nations suffer disproportionately from the devastating impacts of climate
  • Skarsgard quits Belships
    Lars Christian Skarsgård has resigned as CEO of Belships after six years in charge of the Norwegian dry bulk company. The decision comes after US asset management firm EnTrust Global completed its takeover of Belships, delisting it from the Oslo Bors, and shuffling the board of directors. The new chairman of the board, Ivar Hansson ...
  • Chinese operator of Darwin port faces the boot
    Australia plans to scrap a Chinese company's lease on Darwin port. The port concession in the far north of the country has become an election issue with both the government and the opposition vowing to buy back the port from its 99-year lease to Landbridge, a $370m deal that was signed 10 years ago. The ...
  • Human Rights at Sea charity closes down
    At a time when seafarer welfare is being brought into question more and more, one NGO that has fought for better conditions at sea has been forced to close down. The UK's Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) charity, founded 11 years ago by David Hammond, is closing as a sustainable funding and operating model cannot ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 8, 2025
  • USTR signals that port fees are coming but plan will be changed
    Trump's tariffs, which go into full force after midnight on Tuesday, are only part of the problem for US trade...
  • Dry bulk to feel the force of Trump's 'wrecking ball' later in 2025
    Shipbroker BRS said the market must now consider the possibility of a poor second half of the year as a...
  • Red Sea monthly transits jump despite heightened tensions
    Analysts warn US air strikes could push the Houthis to act unpredictably in the Red Sea
  • Ageing world fleet could mean 'silver tsunami' for underwriters, says Cefor
    Nordic trade association publishes annual report
  • Feeder boxship rate points to sector shrugging off tariff terror
    Euroseas' one-year-old 1,800 teu vessel sees significantly increased rate for two-year employment
  • China and India oppose making IMO DCS data public
    China and India have pushed back at proposed Marpol changes aimed at making IMO's ship fuel consumption data public, saying...
  • Norwegian hedge fund pulls out of Golden Ocean amid CMB.Tech takeover bid
    Sissener said it did not want to be part of a potential CMB.Tech and Golden Ocean merger and sold its...
  • Performance Shipping lines up FPSO conversion-linked deal for tanker
    Forward sale of 2009-built P. Sophia is contingent on buyer's success at April 2026 oil company auction for offshore project
  • US absent from MEPC meetings
    The US delegation hasn't turned up to the most important IMO climate talks yet held, leading to speculation about its...
  • Seafarers are disposable in shipping, says Human Rights at Sea founder
    Hammond said his 'naivety' when he set up the UN-consultant charity has been replaced by a realism that crew are...
  • Cosco Shipping reports strong earnings amid mounting US-China trade tensions
    Results come as escalating US-China trade tensions, including tit-for-tat tariffs, are fuelling concerns of a sharp downturn in container trade
  • South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with HII to boost US naval shipbuilding
    The partnership is expected to accelerate HD Hyundai's entry into the US market, positioning the company to benefit from rising...
  • US importers scrap Asian orders as tariffs derail transpacific contracts
    A deepening US-China tariff standoff is upending transpacific trade, triggering booking cancellations, stalling freight contracts, and raising stagflation risks as...
  • The Daily View: A state of paralysis
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  • Daily Briefing
    Trade war carnage won't sink shipping, says analyst eyeing new rally | Tariff turbulence poised to reshuffle VLGC trades |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 8, 2025
  • Trump tariff chaos restrains US truckload, LTL markets
    AFS Logistics and TD Cowen are forecasting a decline in truckload pricing and moderation in the LTL market as shippers and carriers alike navigate a new trade reality.
  • Vancouver still dealing with extended rail container dwell times
    Inclement weather, the lingering effects of labor disruptions and a January surge in imports contributed to the fifth consecutive month of excessive rail dwells at Canada's largest port.
  • Near-constant disruption giving new momentum to freight futures
    Risks in the containerized supply chain are only growing, and futures provide a potentially viable risk mitigation tool, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Cosco on course for big jump in first-quarter net profit
    The parent company of Cosco Shipping and OOCL expects a 72% increase in Q1 net profits, but the rapidly escalating trade war between the US and China is clouding its outlook for the rest of the year.
  • Tariff-linked export push fuels booking boost for India-USEC sailings
    The rush appears to be linked to shippers scrambling to sidestep a new 26% US import tariff on Indian goods due to kick in April 9, industry sources say.
  • Tariffs put relationship between vehicle manufacturers, carriers in spotlight
    Auto makers could be hit with compensation claims if they are unable to fulfill seaborne carrier contracts amid an expected downturn in US volumes.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 8, 2025
  • China Merchants breathes new life into Qingdao Yangfan to boost yard capacity
    The move will help CMI expand its product portfolio to include standard large vessels
  • Trump's IMO bombshell: US pulls out of carbon talks with retaliation threat
    Diplomatic message opposes any economic measure to push shipping to decarbonise
  • Saudi Arabia's Aramco makes key move into LNG as it firms up NextDecade deal
    Volumes to be shipped free-on-board from Train 4 of Texan project
  • Shipping shares sink back as broader US stock market rally turns to losses
    Market seeks clarity around Trump's willingness to negotiate tariffs with some nations
  • How cruise industry leaders are navigating the volatility of Trump's America
    After Lutnick tax threat, cruise is 'telling its story' to Washington
  • Saudi Arabia's Aramco makes key move into LNG as it firm up NextDecade deal
    Volumes to be shipped free-on-board from Train 4 of Texan project
  • Shipbrokers weigh the impact of a Black Sea peace deal on grain exports
    Russian grain exports down 50% in first quarter, Ukraine sees 82% fall
  • Asia Pacific Shipping linked to sale of its only Chinese-built VLCC
    Owner had two VLCCs, one built in China and one in Japan
  • Grimaldi inks $1.3bn order for nine ropax vessels in China
    Series of methanol-ready ropax to be delivered between 2028 and 2030
  • Jinhui Shipping & Transportation insider buys more shares in the bulker owner
    But share price in Oslo continues to decline
  • Carsten Rehder sells out of container ships with disposal of brace to tonnage-hungry liner giants
    CMA CGM and MSC believed to be forking out $34m for two 1,700-teu vessels
  • Billionaire Torstein Hagen orders world's first hydrogen-powered cruise ship
    Fincantieri is building groundbreaking vessel for Viking
  • VLGC rates take a hit as Chinese tariffs close trading window
    Big gas carriers earning 18% less as trade wars take a toll
  • Will Russia seek multimillion-dollar compensation payout over major Kerch Strait oil spill?
    Two tankers broke up in fierce storms in the Kerch Strait in December, polluting Russian and Ukrainian coastlines
  • Silver tsunami of ageing ships brings claims pain, marine insurers warn
    Cefor warns of the impact of rerouting and an increasingly elderly global fleet
  • Sanctioned tanker transfers Russian oil after being barred from India
    The Andaman Skies finds way out of impasse caused by class certificate problem
  • Will Russia seek multi-million-dollar compensation payout over major Kerch Strait oil spill?
    Two tankers broke up in fierce storms in the Kerch Strait in December polluting Russian and Ukrainian coastlines
  • Panama to sue officials over CK Hutchison port deal
    Panama's Comptroller General claims 'irregularities' in 2021 renewal
  • Dimitris Procopiou linked to suezmax tanker quartet at Samsung Heavy Industries
    Centrofin is said to be behind order
  • Shadow fleet tanker scrapping floodgates could fly open if the US eases sanctions on Russia
    'Conservative' estimates from BRS Shipbrokers say as many as 60 tankers could be scrapping candidates
  • Wartsila pumps $55m into shipping and energy research
    Marine solutions group wants to meet demand for sustainable innovations
  • Former Stena Bulk LNG carrier moves into Russian trades
    Gazprom-controlled vessels also switch names
  • Newcomer Folk Maritime buys container vessel as it extends shipowning drive
    Growing feeder and regional liner operator says purchase reduces dependency on chartered vessels
  • Tanker rates rise as court clears more loadings at Russian Black Sea terminal
    Crude pipeline company had been ordered to close down two mooring points
  • MPC Container Ships upgraded as DNB sees upside potential after sell-off
    Target price set to NOK 14.90 compared with net asset value of NOK 33.50
  • Tariffs, turmoil and fragmentation: How Trump's trade bomb spells trouble for shipping
    Broker warns that even shielded sectors may feel the pain
  • Tankers could see wave of M&A and buy-backs after 'excessive' stock market reaction
    Pareto says 'unsustainable pricing' may trigger full take-private moves
  • Frontline boss Lars Barstad sees pay jump in weaker year for tankers
    Main shareholder John Fredriksen also took home more for his role on the board
  • Biggest ever suction sails fitted on juice tanker on charter to Louis Dreyfus
    Groundbreaking installation took place at Astander Shipyard in Spain
  • 'Boosting confidence': Cosco snaps up $95m stake in VLCC giant Cosco Shipping Energy
    Chinese state tanker titan says it has a firm belief in its prospects despite headwinds
  • Herbjorn Hansson flaunts confidence in Nordic American Tankers with share buy
    Founder insists company is 'in a very strong position' despite tariff fears
  • HD Hyundai Heavy Industries teams up with US shipbuilder HII
    Companies will work together on commercial and naval ship production
  • Has Zim been too reckless in sealing $2.3bn charters for Economou and Ofer newbuilds?
    Fearnley Securities argues for a more cautious approach
  • Court blocks 'dodgy' transfer of offshore operator's shares as complex legal dispute rumbles on
    Judge describes Alphard Maritime as being 'ambushed' by company that agreed to sell SBM services company
  • NYK completes mammoth $886m share buy-back drive after a year of deals
    Giant Japanese shipowner will cancel shares amounting to 5.8% of its outstanding stock
  • 'Boosting confidence': Cosco snaps up $95m of VLCC giant CSET's shares
    Chinese state tanker titan says it has a firm belief in its prospects despite headwinds
  • 'With a heavy heart': Seafarer rights charity closes due to lack of funding
    Human Rights at Sea could not find ways to finance its work
  • 'Not about the money': Pacific Islands draw red line on carbon pricing at IMO crunch meeting
    The carbon levy is dead. Long live the levy
  • NCL clears the decks of older cruise ships with four exit deals
    US-listed cruise giant charters two ships to Indian cruise operator and two to residential cruise start-up
  • Norwegian hedge fund exits Golden Ocean after CMB.Tech takeover and follows Fredriksen cash
    Sissener Canopus buys into New York-listed Star Bulk alongside Norwegian tycoon and Himalaya Shipping
  • Performance Shipping lines up tanker sale for FPSO conversion
    Asset play hinges on potential, third-party buyer winning offshore project
  • BW LPG launches $20m share buyback as stock trades at 'significant discount'
    CEO sees discount to both implied historical asset values and net asset value
  • Shipping waits in limbo as China threatens to fight US tariffs 'to the end'
    Analysts say impending tariff wars are creating 'uncertainty on top of uncertainty'
  • 'It's our shop now,' say Tufton trio as they target takeovers after management buyout
    Controlling shareholders of UK investment manager have big plans and plenty of skin in the game
  • 'Healthy levels': Euroseas scores higher rate for modern feeder ship
    Aristides Pittas sees limited vessel supply for container ship operators
  • Asian markets claw back losses despite escalating tariff threats between US and China
    However, Taiwanese markets continue to take a beating
  • Court blocks 'dodgy' transfer of offshore operator's shares as complex legal dispute rumbles on
    Judge describes Alphard Maritime as being 'ambushed' by company that agreed to sell SBM services company
  • NYK completes mammoth $886m share buyback drive after a year of deals
    Giant Japanese shipowner will cancel shares amounting to 5.8% of its outstanding stock
  • How shipowner John Su saw global tension simmering and cut his fleet to suit
    Erasmus believes smaller vessels will better suited to navigating trade wars

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 8, 2025
  • Express logistics providers bet big on health care business
    DHL said a major new investment will help double revenue for health care logistics by 2030 while FedEx says its technology enhancements are bringing in a surge of new health care customers.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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