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Exim India web site
MAY 9, 2025
  • Wan Hai Lines announces India - East Med 2 Service (IM2)
  • USTR proposal will make Chinese shipping companies redundant for US cargo: Analysis
  • Maersk reports solid results despite difficult environment
  • VOC Port operationalises state-of-art dry bulk cargo berth
  • Freight rates seen going up after IMO's carbon levy
  • India to drop all import tariffs on US goods, says Trump
  • India, UK FTA seen doubling garment exports in 3 years
  • Israel not in US-Houthi ceasefire deal: Houthis
  • Indian Register of Shipping expands Middle East operations with new office in Saudi Arabia
  • India's yarn exports to B'desh find the sea route
  • Asyad Group launches massive cargo vessel utilising wind propulsion technology
  • Impact of China-related penalty on Transpacific niche carriers

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 9, 2025
  • Tariff hikes hit US logistics
  • New MSC service calls at BCT
  • Environmental award for vessel speed reduction
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo sign mou
  • UK trade relies on Heathrow
  • Streamlined freight via TMX
  • ONE adds Felixstowe call to FE4 schedule
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Giorgio Tuti elected ETF president
  • Nestlé India launches digital hub
  • Renault Trucks opens training hub
  • Fleet renewal supports cargo growth

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 8, 2025
  • Airfreight players eye new routes as demand on the transpacific nosedives
  • Maersk Air Cargo sees volumes fall as it aims for 'margin in favour of revenue'
  • AP Møller-Mærsk - D&D-propelled earnings marvel
  • APMM floats along on 'solid' Q1 profitability in Ocean, well prepared for choppy water
  • Indian coastal freight attracts major carriers, but regional tension disrupts
  • Blankety Blank - a commercial or structural game?
  • Integrators splash out on expansion in lucrative healthcare logistics
  • UK's 'unfair' rules for hauliers carrying stowaways need 'urgent reform'

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Marine Log web site
MAY 8, 2025
  • Exclusive tour opportunity: Step aboard the Empire State VII
    Attendees at Marine Log's Ship Repair USA-taking place June 10-11 in New Orleans-are invited to take part in a special guided tour of Empire State VII, SUNY Maritime College's groundbreaking new training
  • Maersk has a strong first quarter, but what's ahead?
    For the first quarter of 2025 A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S (Maersk) reports revenue growth of 7.8% to $13.3 billion with EBIT increasing to $1.3 billion from $177 million a year ago.

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Container News web site
MAY 8, 2025
  • SSA Marine deploys zero-emission equipment at Los Angeles' Berth 55
    Port and terminal operator SSA Marine has completed the transition of its fleet of 44 small-capacity and heavy-duty forklifts at Berth 55 at the Port of Los Angeles from propane-fueled to battery-electric powered. Berth 55 is the first of SSA Marine's terminals to fully transition to zero-emission cargo-handling equipment in its operations. SSA Marine estimates this initiative will reduce propane
  • Ceasefire offers Red Sea respite, but Yemen's ports remain in fragile state
    As the Red Sea breathes a tentative sigh of relief following a newly brokered ceasefire between the United States and Yemen's Houthi movement, a pressing question emerges: is this a genuine turning point for maritime stability-or just a brief lull before another storm?
  • Downward trend for global bunker prices
    At the end of the 19th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices showed a downward trend. The 380 HSFO index dropped to US$442.47/M, the VLSFO index declined to US$510.88/MT and the MGO index decreased to US$700.99/MT. "At the time of writing, the market was showing signs of a moderate upward correction," noted a MABUX official. The MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (S
  • Vietnam's Shipping Sector Navigates Trade Turbulence Amid U.S. Tariff Threats
    As geopolitical tensions and global trade disputes intensify, Vietnam's shipping industry finds itself at a critical crossroads in 2025. Once hailed for its strategic location and rapidly developing port infrastructure, the Southeast Asian nation now faces a dual challenge: absorbing the impact of looming U.S. tariffs while capitalizing on emerging opportunities within a reshaped global supply ch
  • What is International Freight Network?
    Over the years, the economy of our day has become increasingly connected with everything and streamlined. International freight networks play an integral role in this connectivity by improving logistics and ensuring seamless movement of goods through air, sea, and land. Importance of Freight Forwarding Networks International freight networks are a worldwide association of shipping agents, cargo c
  • Poland's Baltic Container Terminal welcomes new MSC service
    Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) operation in the Port of Gdynia, has been integrated into the rotation of MSC's Britannia Ocean Service. MSC's new service made its inaugural call in Poland's BCT on 9 April, marked by the arrival of the MSC Rose. The service offers a direct deep-sea connection between Asia and Northern Europe, covering maj
  • Hydrogen-powered generator piloted at Port of Gothenburg to cut emissions from docked ships
    A pioneering pilot project at the Port of Gothenburg is entering its final phase, testing a hydrogen-powered generator designed to supply electricity to ships while docked-a solution that could revolutionize shore-side power in ports lacking traditional infrastructure. Shifting ships from fossil-fuel engines to electric power while at berth significantly reduces emissions. The Port of Gothenburg
  • ONE's 13,700 TEU boxship makes first call at Ecuador terminal
    Ecuador's Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil (TPG) handled the 13,700 TEU container ship ONE Sparkle for the first time, as part of the vessel's inaugural voyage through Latin America. This call strengthens the partnership between TPG and Singapore-based shipping line Ocean Network Express (ONE). ONE Sparkle represents a new generation of ships designed for energy efficiency and sustainable maritime
  • Red Sea peace deal could flood container market with tonnage
    A return of commercial shipping to the Suez Canal route could flood the container market with excess tonnage and send freight rates plunging to pre-Covid lows
  • Capacity cuts reflect the Pacific market mood
    An 11% cut in Pacific capacity seen on the Asia to US trades is a key pointer to the huge effect, experienced as a direct result of the tariffs imposed since January by US president Donald Trump
  • Evergreen works with Chunghwa Telecom to automate new Kaohsiung terminal
    By Alison Koo, Asia Correspondent Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) has partnered with compatriot telecommunications group Chunghwa Telecom to automate container operations at Kaohsiung Port's seventh container terminal
  • New MSC headquarters in Hamburg
    MSC has completed the architectural competition for its new German headquarters in Hamburg's HafenCity. Frankfurt-based Wandel Lorch Götze Wach (WLGW) won the competition with an innovative design that was characterised by openness, lightness and sustainable building principles. Dr Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economic Affairs and Innovation of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, underlined
  • Freightos Update: Blanks keep rates level; no de minimis air rate collapse yet; US-Houthi truce first step to Red Sea return?
    US tariffs on China - introduced and then quickly raised to 145% in early April - are already causing pain to the US logistics market and to shippers whose first goods subject to these tariffs are starting to arrive at US ports. The tariff hike has driven a sharp drop in China-US container flows, with manufacturing in China also being negatively impacted. And even with a 90-day tariff pause for m
  • Sea-Intelligence reports capacity reduction on Trans-Pacific
    Danish shipping data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has examined the blank sailing trends on the Trans-Pacific market. The analysts said that over the past several weeks, there has been a sharp week-by-week increase in the number of blank sailings on the Trans-Pacific. "When we look across what was deployed in April and what is scheduled for May combined, blanked capacity accounts for 19% of the
  • Cargo volumes increase at Port of New York and New Jersey
    Port of New York and New Jersey surpassed all the other US ports in terms of loaded TEUs, while auto, rail and total volume all posted double-digit gains. The American port handled 516,757 loaded TEUs in March, a 9.7% increase from the same month last year. March's total volume of 783,732 TEUs rose by 11.7% year-on-year, bringing the first quarter total to 2,203,719 TEUs, representing a 10% incre
  • Maersk records strong Q1 financial results
    Danish container carrier Maersk has announced improved financial results for the first quarter of the year, driven by momentum in operational efficiency and a healthy global economy, according to the company's CEO, Vincent Clerc. In particular, the shipping giant reported an 8% revenue growth, reaching US$13.32 billion, an increase in EBITDA from US$1.6 billion in 2024 Q1 to US$2.7 billion in 202
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Asia to Americas
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia to the West Coast of South America, East Coast of South America, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The GRI will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment and 40' non-operative reefers. The rate increase will apply from 15 May for all the following destinati
  • Port of Oakland proceeds with Berth 10 refurbishment
    The Port of Oakland proceeds with the refurbishment of Berth 10, a Dredge Material Rehandling Facility. To extend the service life of Berth 10, ShibataFenderTeam delivered five sets of Cone Fender systems (SPC 1000, G1.3), with closed-box steel panels (2286 x 3658 mm), all customized to meet the specific requirements of this aging terminal. Given Berth 10's narrow deck and limited load capacity,
  • Inchcape Shipping Services and Symmetry Group form joint venture in Guyana
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) and Symmetry Group Inc. (SGI) have announced a strategic joint venture in Guyana. This partnership aligns with Guyana's Local Content requirements, combining the strengths of both companies to offer an enhanced, integrated suite of services tailored to the needs of the country's burgeoning oil and gas industry. Symmetry Group Inc. has acquired a 51% majority stake

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Splash web site
MAY 8, 2025
  • Capital Clean Energy Carriers lands long-term fixtures for LNG newbuilds
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) has secured long-term employment for two of its LNG carriers under construction in South Korea. The Nasdaq-listed company has fixed the 174,000 cu m at vessels to be named Athlos and Archon for five and seven years, respectively, with a five-year extension option for each ship. The charters ...
  • Torm sells off ageing LR2
    Danish product tanker owner and operator Torm has continued the disposal of older tonnage with the sale of one of its two oldest LR2 vessels. The New York and Copenhagen Nasdaq-listed company has revealed the sale of an unnamed 2008-built LR2 unit with delivery to new owners expected during the second quarter of this year. ...
  • Costamare ships out 15-year-old handy
    New York-listed Greek owner Costamare has continued the trend of offloading smaller bulkers with another handysize set to exit the fleet. The Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos-led company is shipping out the 2010-built 31,775 dwt Resource, with delivery to an undisclosed new owner expected during the second quarter. Costamare bought the ship in July 2021 for about $12.6m ...
  • Fugro gets more survey work on UK offshore wind farm
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a contract to perform comprehensive geotechnical surveys for the eastern array of the Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms. The initiative is led by RWE and Masdar to develop one of the UK's most powerful offshore wind energy projects. The detailed surveys will provide data on subsurface conditions ...
  • ARO Drilling agrees extensions for five jackups with Saudi Aramco
    ARO Drilling, a joint venture of New York-listed offshore driller Valaris, has signed extensions for five jackup rigs with Saudi giant Aramco. The extensions, all for five years, were signed for the Valaris 250, Valaris 116, Valaris 146, Valaris 140, and Valaris 141 or as ARO Drilling referred to them in its statement, the Bob ...
  • Maersk slashes 2025 global container projections
    Danish liner giant Maersk has lowered its global container market forecast for this year due to increased macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. Maersk has issued a fresh prognosis for market development in 2025, ranging from a 1% dip to a 4% increase, compared to the 4% rise projected earlier this year. The Vincent Clerc-led company said ...
  • How the business of chartering is evolving
    How brokers will evolve, and what owners and charterers will seek out of their broking houses in the years ahead formed much of the debate in the Chartering Spotlight panel at last week's Geneva Dry summit. Torbjørn Gjervik, CEO of Norway's Western Bulk, told delegates he felt the future of chartering would involve people who ...
  • Google inks offshore wind power deal with Shell
    US technology firm Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Shell for the entire capacity of the 108MW Shell NoordzeeWind offshore wind farm, off the coast of the Netherlands. According to the US giant, this will be the first time that a corporate PPA will extend the lifespan of an offshore wind farm. ...
  • Evalend books suezmax newbuilds
    Greek owner Evalend Shipping has been linked to a fresh newbuilding deal in South Korea, this time for a pair of suezmax tankers. Shipbuilding sources report that the Kriton Lendoudis-led company has contracted 157,000 dwt units at HD Hyundai Samho for delivery in the first half of 2027. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD ...
  • Oceaneering bags work on BP's GTA field
    Houston-based Oceaneering International has been awarded a multi-year contract on BP's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field off Mauritania and Senegal. The contract was awarded to Oceaneering's offshore projects group by BP's subsidiary BP Mauritania Investments for the provision of subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair services and remotely operated vehicle services. Oceaneering will support this c
  • Idemitsu Tanker orders methanol dual-fuel VLCC pair
    Japanese owner and operator Idemitsu Tanker has contracted to build two methanol dual-fuel VLCCs. The 339.5 m long, 309,400 dwt vessels are developed together with Japanese shipping lines Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), Iino Kaiun Kaisha (Iino Lines) and Nihon Shipyard (NSY), a joint venture between Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United. The units, costing about ...
  • Harbour Energy cuts 250 jobs in Aberdeen over UK's 'punitive' policies
    UK-based oil and gas producer Harbour Energy has revealed plans to axe around 250 jobs in Aberdeen due to the government's "punitive" measures. According to the oil and gas firm, cutting around a quarter of its Aberdeen workforce comes as part of a review of its UK operations. The 250 jobs are on top of ...
  • No quick resumption of Red Sea transits on the cards
    The Houthis from Yemen appear not to have got this week's memo from the White House claiming that the Red Sea shipping crisis is drawing to a close. Donald Trump, the American president, said on Tuesday that after more than 17 months, the Houthis have agreed to halt their attacks on shipping and that Washington ...
  • Shipyard delivery lead times extend towards the end of the decade
    Shipyards and owners are increasingly willing to wait a long time for newbuilds. New data from Danish Ship Finance shows that 20% of all ships on order today will deliver only after more than three years from now. At the beginning of 2021, only around 5% of the global orderbook had been due for delivery ...
  • South Korea's largest shipyard set to welcome humanoids to workforce
    Amid ongoing workforce shortages, humanoids will start working at South Korea's largest shipbuilder soon. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering) and HD Hyundai Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Houston-based Persona AI, and manufacturing firm Vazil Company. The agreement initiates a joint program to create humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 8, 2025
  • Chinese terminals and teapot sanctioned as US increasingly targets buyers of Iranian oil
    The US introduced new sanctions on Thursday targeting Chinese buyers and facilitators of Iranian oil shipments and 'shadow fleet' vessels...
  • Nobody knows how to put out EV fires on ships, experts admit
    Still using old school 'dash and splash' approach to vehicle carrier blazes won't work on the latest generation of cars
  • D'Amico sees continued strength in product tankers
    Italian product tanker owner says sector is resilient enough to withstand various geopolitical outcomes
  • Maersk sees 30%-40% drop in China-US trade and 'race' for inventories
    Maersk's chief executive describes a scramble by US businesses to replace Chinese goods and keep inventories from depleting. If there...
  • Capital Clean clinches long-term charters for two newbuildings
    US-listed owner sees longer term LNG shipping market as 'robust' for quality owners with modern vessels
  • Torm revenues lifted by improved LR1 and MR freight earnings
    Time charter equivalent earnings improved for Torm's MR and LR1 fleet in the first quarter, but LR2 rates declined compared...
  • Shipping lines start to bypass Karachi as India-Pakistan tensions rise
    Container carriers are rerouting shipments and avoiding Karachi port amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, as safety concerns and emerging trade restrictions...
  • Costamare completes bulker spin-off as boxship demand remains buoyant
    Costamare Bulkers made its independent debut on the New York Stock Exchange this week
  • US accuses China of 'looking the other way' on North Korean imports
    Chinese imports from North Korea rose by nearly 20% in 2024, with imports of coal and iron ore in particular...
  • Cosco-controlled Piraeus Container Terminal to launch biofuel bunkering service
    The move aligns with EU and new IMO emissions regulations and follows Greece's updated biofuel standards allowing up to 100%...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Kristoffersen hopes for USTR fee reductions on vehicle carrier fleet
    Chief executive Lasse Kristoffersen said despite 'huge uncertainties' he expects 2025 to be another strong year for the company
  • Enquiries for new boxships surge at HD KSOE as US port fees shift orders from China
    Rising productivity driven by foreign labour efficiency and automation investments is further strengthening profitability and competitiveness
  • Pyxis obtains bank 'hunting licence' for new acquisitions
    US-listed owner is weighing both tanker and dry bulk tonnage after lining up new $45m loan
  • Improved dry bulk rates offer hope for Genco after poor first quarter
    Updated: Genco chief executive John Wobensmith said his company was in a good position to benefit from stronger rates, despite...
  • EU weighing new sanctions on Russia
    Dozens of individuals and entities and 150 Russia-trading vessels are being floated as targets for what would be the EU's...
  • The Daily View: Small steps, but in the right direction
  • Maersk stands by 2025 guidance despite murkier trade climate
    Chief executive Vincent Clerc cites operational efficiency improvements and increased focus on automation and cost management as key factors enabling...
  • Daily Briefing
    Why floating armouries are a dangerous problem that nobody wants to tackle | Trump says Houthis will stop attacking ships...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 8, 2025
  • Tariffs amplify US warehousing demand, disrupt inland truck routes
    The tight supply of warehousing for frontloaded freight is diverting truck shipments as shippers reposition inventory.
  • Datacenter growth poses manufacturing hurdle, project carrier opportunity
    The main heavy-lift components needed for datacenters are cooling infrastructure such as large-scale air conditioners and backup power infrastructure such as batteries, diesel generators and transformers.
  • US in race to replenish China stocks to avoid summer shortages: Maersk CEO
    Importers in the US are rewiring their supply chains and drawing extra inventory from Canada, Mexico and domestically in a "wait and see" response to the trans-Pacific trade war, according to Vincent Clerc.
  • CMA CGM levies emergency surcharges on Pakistani trade amid India tensions
    Sources anticipate the additional rerouting costs in the region will force other ocean carriers to follow suit on similar surcharges.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 8, 2025
  • Mining magnate linked to eight-ship bulker order in Japan
    Jhonlin Group company could be behind $320m dry cargo ship deal at Oshima
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers buys three VLCCs off leases as Greek banks provide lower-cost financing
    Alafouzos family ties in Greece's ship finance market help secure improved terms
  • Seafarer satisfaction stabilises despite ageing vessels pushing crew members to the limit
    Mounting maintenance demand putting strain on resources
  • Marinakis-backed Capital Clean Energy confirms long-term charters for LNG carrier newbuildings
    Owner does not reveal counterpart and rate for deals ranging between five and 10 years
  • Should Teekay Tankers buy shares, more ships or both with its cash pile?
    Chief executive Kenneth Hvid said tanker owner considering adjacent sectors MRs and VLCCs, but analyst wants buybacks
  • D'Amico International Shipping ramps up charter cover as weaker rates bash profit
    Italian owner's strategy is to gradually increase term contacts to avoid volatility
  • Seaways plots six VLCC buyback from OceanYield with savings in sight
    Lower costs on former Gener8-Euronav tankers could reduce operating costs even further
  • Adhart inks newbuildings as Executive shipowning arm expands
    Company now has eight newbuildings - four tankers and four bulkers - being built at New Dayang Shipbuilding
  • Oystein Stray Spetalen reaches 88% ownership after takeover bid for shipping investment firm
    Norwegian investor takes full control of Oslo-listed SD Standard ETC
  • Marinakis-backed CCEC confirms long-term charters for LNG carrier newbuildings
    Owner does not reveal counterpart and rate for deals ranging between five and 10 years
  • Trump, tariffs and the Red Sea: Torm chief tackles the big questions surrounding product tankers
    CEO believes growth in short-haul volumes would counter-balance unwinding of tonne-miles
  • UK shipping company fined after Sovcomflot sanctions probe
    Svarog Shipping & Trading failed to respond before two-week deadline over transaction with SCF subsidiary
  • Flip a coin: Maersk chief on container market growth in 2025
    Danish carrier has revised its forecast of global container volume growth to between -1% and 4%
  • Monjasa set to pause Middle East LNG bunkering operations
    Company says fuel price spread is currently creating 'unfavourable market conditions'
  • International Seaways beats earnings expectations and guides to stronger current quarter
    Results fell year on year, but management forecasts improved prospects on factor including inventories
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen trims guidance on US tariffs and port fees
    Company now expecting 2025 performance to mirror 2024
  • D'Amico International ramps up charter cover as weaker rates bash profit
    Italian owner's strategy is to gradually increase term contacts to avoid volatility
  • Costamare reveals profitable bulker sale as dry cargo operation stands alone
    First-quarter profit edges up in challenging markets for capesizes and panamaxes
  • After big merger, Pangaea Logistics does the hard work of explaining the hard work
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the new Pangaea Logistics following its December merger with MT Maritime
  • Shipowners flock to understand 'complex' FuelEU Maritime rules, as the European Commission runs numbers
    Policy officer urges stakeholders to back IMO's proposal as forces work against it
  • Greek tanker snapped up by Indonesia's Waruna Group to boost MR expansion
    Burst of expansion at shipowner in recent weeks
  • US presses for sanctions on bulkers hauling North Korean coal
    Researchers say six ships delivered 17 cargoes to China since September
  • Ship sales buoy Stainless Tankers as it hands back profit to shareholders
    Tufton-based owner offloaded two vessels to South Korean player
  • KCC resumes full trading to US as combi carriers beat bulkers and tankers
    Norwegian owner says clarification of port fees allowed it to increase US business again
  • Odfjell adds two more chemical tanker newbuildings and buys leased ships
    Norwegian owner continues to renew fleet as profit falls
  • VLCCs busier as US crude imports to India hit two-year high
    Refineries taking more oil ahead of trade talks later this month
  • Ship's cook admits part in smuggling plot as cocaine found on Greek bulker
    Crew member confesses after Argentinean authorities seize 469 kg of drugs on Minoa Marine kamsarmax
  • Euronav and Tidewater bonds snapped up by Norwegian credit fund buys at 'attractive levels'
    Fund keeps cash to capitalise on opportunities
  • 'Iron grip': Internal hire gets top job at Lloyd's of London
    Patrick Tiernan has worked at the world's largest insurance marketplace since 2021
  • Tanker giant Bahri's owned fleet reaches the 100-ship milestone as profit continues to climb
    Gains in dry bulk and logistics helped offset a challenging market
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen remains upbeat on Q2 despite market uncertainty
    Norwegian owner's first-quarter profit rose 22% to $246m
  • US tariff headwinds to be offset by Asia growth, insists Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    Norwegian owner's first quarter profit rose 22% to $246m
  • Torm offloads older LR2 tanker as profit crashes in weaker clean markets
    Danish product tanker giant has seen rebound in rates so far in second quarter
  • Okeanis registers $500m of securities for sale to move quickly on acquisitions
    Big two shareholders also put shares on the shelf for potential disposals
  • Teekay Tankers buys modern Metrostar LR2 tanker as it offloads six older ships
    Greece's IMS snaps up LR2 from New York-listed group
  • Maersk methanol dual-fuel container ships dogged by engine 'teething problems'
    Company has tested out wide variety of bunkering options for new fuel
  • Ardmore's latest investment will allow its chemical tankers to carry a wider range of cargoes
    Company president expects 20% return on tank coatings upgrade
  • Maersk profit rises in first quarter amid 'increasingly volatile environment'
    Container giant keeps guidance for 2025
  • Swire Shipping becomes first global line to ban donkey skin shipments
    Company marks World Donkey Day with decision to halt trade
  • South Korea's Supreme Court puts Evergreen back on the hook in price-fixing legal battle
    Other container lines stand to be implicated in saga's latest twist
  • Index-linked contracts could alleviate pain caused by US shipping fees, says Xeneta
    Newly introduced Ships for America Act and USTR fees make it harder to choose carriers despite low freight rates
  • Idemitsu Tanker orders its first ever methanol dual-fuel VLCCs
    Newbuildings due to deliver in 2027 and 2028
  • Excelerate Energy unlocks more financial firepower as it delivers earnings growth
    Regasification vessel player forges deal to add $150m in credit capacity

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American Shipper web site
MAY 8, 2025
  • Maersk expects no changes from US port fees
    The world's second-largest container shipping line sees no immediate changes from U.S. ship fees.
  • China Airlines finalizes deal for 4 Boeing 777-8 cargo aircraft
    China Airlines is investing in 14 next-gen 777 jetliners from Boeing, including all-cargo aircraft.
  • US container imports see one of strongest Aprils ever
    Frontloading helped drive April container imports higher by 9.1% y/y, according to a Descartes report.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
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