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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 10, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • India withdraws access for Bangladesh transhipments, in 'very harmful' decision
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Tariffs set to dramatically reduce U.S. port traffic
    With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation's major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month, according to the Global Port Tracker
  • VIDEO: World's largest suction sails installed on juice tanker
    Spanish-headquartered wind-assisted propulsion system innovator bound4blue reports that the world's largest suction sails have now been installed on the Louis Dreyfus Company-chartered juice tanker M/V Atlantic Orchard. The four 26-meter high eSAILs
  • Wärtsilä introduces new methane slip reduction solution
    Wärtsilä has introduced a new methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine. The new technology converts Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel (DF) engines to spark gas (SG) operation. This enables a

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Container News web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Wärtsilä unveils methane slip reduction solution
    Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced a new methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine. The new technology, which converts Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel (DF) engines to spark gas (SG) operation, enables a more optimised combustion process, thereby improving efficiency and lowering methane emissions. Whilst operating on LNG, the new 'Spark Gas Conversion for Wärtsilä 50DF'
  • Potential Implications of India-UAE-Sri Lanka Energy Hub Agreement
    The agreement between India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Sri Lanka to develop an energy hub in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, marks a significant geopolitical and economic maneuver in the Indian Ocean region. Trincomalee's natural deep-water harbor has long been recognized for its strategic value
  • Operational strain mounts on Yemen's ports as conflict intensifies
    In the turbulent arena of Yemen's protracted conflict, the nation's ports remain under intense strain-each shaped by geography, politics, and the shifting tides of war. In the south, the Port of Aden, under the control of the Saudi-backed government, has maintained relative operational stability. Though spared from direct attacks in recent months, Aden faces mounting challenges. A surge in mariti
  • 2025 Process Orchestration Trends
    See what 800+ IT leaders say about orchestration challenges-and where automation is headed next.
  • Piracy and ship robbery in Asian waters surge in early 2025
    Asian waters experienced a sharp rise in piracy and ship robbery incidents during the January-March 2025 period, marking a 53% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC). A total of 43 incidents were reported across the region in Q1 2025, up from 28 incidents during the same period last year-representing one of the most
  • Mawani announces new Milaha service addition
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new shipping service, Milaha Inta Gulf Express, by Milaha to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. This initiative aims to enhance maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the world while supporting national exports and imports, according to Mawani's statement. This development is part of Mawani's ongoing efforts to strengthen st
  • Seatrade to utilize Tilla Technologies solution for crew change processes
    Dutch reefer carrier Seatrade will rely on the Tilla Technologies platform to plan and execute its crew changes in the future. After a successful pilot project in the second half of 2024, Seatrade has now already rolled out Tilla across the majority of its 52-vessel fleet. The goal is to simplify processes, create transparency and measurably optimize crewing decisions. The Tilla Technologies plat
  • Maersk and CMA CGM terminate US-Venezuela service
    Maersk Line and CMA CGM will cease their joint Ceiba Express service connecting the United States to Venezuela, as US President Donald Trump piles up more political and economic pressure on Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro. The service calls at Port Everglades, Kingston, La Guaira, Puerto Cabello, Cartagena, Pureto Cortes, Santo Tomas de Castilla and Port Everglades. Using two CMA
  • China already locked in trade war of attrition
    The new US tariffs present a more severe challenge to Chinese shipping than those imposed during 2016-2020, due to their broader scope, direct targeting of vessels, and a less favorable global trade environment. Chinese shipping companies are bracing for significant financial setbacks, as the new wave of tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to disrupt international trade on
  • Kuehne+Nagel signs MoU with Chinese car manufacturer
    Kuehne+Nagel and Changan Automobile, a Chinese car manufacturer, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop aftermarket logistics for electric vehicle models across the European market, including the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and France. The Chinese brand is expected to benefit from Kuehne+Nagel's expertise in spare part logistics, especially through its a
  • GL Terminal invests in Envilog to improve logistics offerings in Indonesia
    GL Terminal, an integrated logistics service provider based in East Jakarta, Indonesia, has acquired a 30% equity stake in Envilog, a digital logistics platform that connects port terminals, depots, trucking providers, and Customs authorities across Indonesia. Finalized in March 2025, the investment is designed to close the gap between physical infrastructure and digital systems, according to Pau
  • APM Terminals and Hateco Group inaugurate new container terminal in Vietnam
    APM Terminals and Hateco Group celebrated the opening of the new terminal in Haiphong, Vietnam, at an event at the terminal facility. The Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT) is able to provide two new deep-water berths at Lach Huyen Port in Haiphong City. The new berths will be capable of attracting mega vessel services of up to 18,000 TEU size. Robert Uggla, Chairman of A.P M
  • SeaLead expands in Spain
    SeaLead has strengthened its presence in Europe with the establishment of its own entity in Spain. The company will be located in Barcelona with operations set to commence effective immediately. To enhance regional connectivity, SeaLead is also evaluating the establishment of additional offices in key locations across Spain. Albert Oñate has been appointed Managing Director to lead operations in

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Splash web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Fire hits German boxship off Dutch coast
    A rescue mission is underway in the Dutch North Sea after an explosion triggered a fire on board a German-owned containership. The 1,368 teu 2009-built Victoria L suffered a blaze in the engine room around 13.00 hrs local time near Hoek van Holland. Two helicopters and multiple vessels have been deployed by the Dutch Coast ...
  • Bibby unit lines up $25m vessel finance for smaller owners
    BFS Marine Finance, part of Bibby Line Group's independent funder Bibby Financial Services, has lined up £20m ($25m) to support smaller businesses within the commercial marine sector. A structured facility has been agreed with the British Business Bank to provide secured financing for fleet renewal, expansion or upgrade of existing vessels. The finance is intended ...
  • DOF secures CSV work offshore Australia
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won a contract award for subsea mooring installation services in the Asia-Pacific region. The contract will utilise the 2010-built construction support vessel (CSV) Skandi Hercules with related moorings and installation subsea services. The scope of work includes DOF's in-house project management and engineering, procurement, and logistics support services.
  • HSM Offshore bags substation deal for 960MW UK offshore wind farm
    ScottishPower Renewables, part of Spain's Iberdrola, has awarded an engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning contract for work on the East Anglia Two offshore substation and jacket foundation to HSM Offshore Energy. HSM will deliver the 5,100-tonne offshore high-voltage substation and its 3,700-tonne jacket foundation for the wind farm off the coast of Suffolk. Init
  • Aframaxes dominate sanctioned fleet
    Aframaxes now account for 22% of the total sanctioned vessel population, up from 5% in 2022, having overtaken VLCCs as the dominant vessel type under sanctions in 2024, according to new data from Signal Ocean Platform. Signal currently lists close to 1,000 ships as sanctioned with tankers accounting for two-thirds of the total. In 2022, ...
  • Machinery damage increasingly taking toll on 'silver tsunami' of older ships
    Machinery damage is on the rise as shipping adapts to a "silver tsunami" of ageing tonnage. The Nordic Association of Marine Insurers (Cefor) has released its latest annual edition of hull trends, which looks at the impact of the global merchant fleet getting older and older, dubbed the "silver tsunami" in a presentation yesterday, as ...
  • Spire Global and Kpler resolve dispute over maritime business deal
    Spire Global and maritime tech firm Kpler have reached an agreement to settle an ongoing lawsuit tied to the acquisition of ship tracking business Spire Maritime. Kpler agreed to buy Spire's maritime arm for about $241m in November. The deal, which was expected to close by the first quarter of 2025, would give Kpler control ...
  • ADES wins three-rig $180m deal in Egypt
    Saudi oil and gas driller ADES has won an extension for three of its offshore jackup rigs operating in Egypt. The company said that the extensions were awarded by Egypt-based General Petroleum Company and cover the Admarine III and Admarine VI, which have been extended for a firm one-year period with an optional one-year extension ...
  • Borr Drilling nets jackup deal hat-trick worth $120m
    Offshore jackup rig player Borr Drilling has revealed new deals for a trio of jackup rigs in the company's new fleet update. In Southeast Asia, the Thor rig received a binding letter of award from Vietsovpetro in Vietnam. The award covers a firm scope of three wells, with an anticipated duration of 75 days, and ...
  • US looks set to water down penalties on Chinese tonnage
    Shipping has had a peek at what charges from the US it faces for links to Chinese tonnage. Appearing in front of a Senate Finance Committee yesterday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said his organisation had taken onboard the huge volume of complaints registered during a public hearing into proposals to charge companies with Chinese ...
  • Cobham Satcom gets new owners
    Denmark-based maritime communications technology player Cobham Satcom has been acquired by Scandinavian mid-market investment firm Solix for an undisclosed sum. The company, with a long history of providing satellite antenna and radio communication systems for the shipping sector, said the new ownership should continue and fast-track its growth strategy in the maritime and government markets ...
  • SBM Offshore banks $400m from FPSO sale and leaseback deal
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore announces it has signed a sale and leaseback financing agreement for one of its FPSOs. SBM Offshore said that the FPSO Cidade de Paraty was sold for the total amount of $400m. The deal included a tenor of eight years. The transaction is expected to be completed before the end ...
  • Trump leaves this week's green talks at IMO up in smoke
    Donald Trump has done to the International Maritime Organization what he did to the Paris Agreement, in choosing to distance the US this week from ongoing talks over a global carbon levy on shipping. The most eye-catching scene from the ongoing 83rd gathering of the IMO's Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) are the three empty ...
  • DEME to take over Havfram
    Belgian marine services and dredging group DEME is expanding its footprint in the offshore wind sector with the acquisition of Norway-based contractor Havfram. The deal, worth around €900m ($995m), involves stakes held by private investment firm Sandbrook Capital and Canadian pension fund PSP Investments, as well as, among others, the cost needed to complete two ...
  • Container bookings into the US slump by two-thirds in the space of one 'explosive' tariff week
    Donald Trump's self-described next set of "explosive" tariffs are now in effect, including 104% on China, the world's biggest exporter. Also on the list are 60 of what the American president described as the "worst offending" countries, who will face tariffs ranging from 11% to 50%. These are all on top of the 10% blanket ...
  • How Trump's new economic order risks sinking green shipping
    As news emerges that the US has pulled out of this week's big green talks at the IMO, Matt Kenney, the head of Laureate Communications, warns readers on how Trump's economic policies could sideswipe the most ambitious maritime transformation in a generation. Let's begin with a truth so plain it should not require reiteration: President ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Trump capitulates on non-Chinese tariffs, adding to shipping uncertainty
    World trade is being redirected at a moment's notice by social media posts of a single person: Donald Trump. Wednesday's...
  • US warns against Houthi oil shipments as Yemeni faction unveils its 'sanctions regulations'
    The US is warning entities and nations from running afoul of its tightened sanctions against the Houthis. Meanwhile, the Yemeni...
  • Charter fleet share of global boxship fleet continues to drop
    More tonnage provider investment in newbuildings of below 5,000 teu suggests the rate of decline of the chartered share of...
  • FMC probes flag states harbouring 'shadow fleet' vessels
    After previously announcing an investigation into maritime choke points, the US Federal Maritime Commission chairman Sola is continuing to embrace...
  • China raises tariffs on US goods to 84%
    Beijing has increased its retaliatory tariffs following President Trump's executive order on April 8 that increased tariffs on Chinese imports...
  • Trump threat already priced in at IMO GHG talks
    The belated US threat to slap 'reciprocal measures' on countries working toward a global carbon price at IMO is not...
  • Shipowners need to be aware of Arbitration Act 2025 changes, West of England argues
    Take account of new legislation when drafting charterparties, Cox and Edmondson warn
  • Adani's 3m teu Colombo terminal opens
    Adani withdrew its request for funding from the US International Development Finance Corporation, following the indictment of chairman Gautam Adani...
  • China's state-owned shipping giants join Beijing's stock market rescue effort
    China's state-owned shipping firms have joined a broader state-led effort to stabilise the stock market through accelerated share buybacks, as...
  • Grimaldi adds to China newbuilding orderbook with $1.3bn ro-pax contract
    Grimaldi Group managing director Emanuele Grimaldi says the company continues to strengthen its long, successful alliance with China Merchants Group...
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  • Last minute US intervention at IMO threatens to derail climate negotiations
    The US has dropped a diplomatic bombshell on the pivotal international talks due to agree shipping's decarbonisation regulatory measures. The...
  • Political turmoil is top challenge confronting maritime this year, says Munich Re
    German insurer launches White Paper on trends for 2025
  • CSSC Shipping in $59m leaseback deal with Hanwon for boxship duo
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data suggests the two ships are likely G. Crown and G. Dragon
  • Daily Briefing
    US importers scrap Asian orders as tariffs derail transpacific contracts | Surprise bounce for shipping stocks amid Trump market carnage...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Tariff uncertainty causes plunge in US cargo bookings at Asia load ports
    And the chilling effect of the tariffs is extending further down the calendar, with forwarders in the trans-Pacific saying US retailers are holding off making purchase orders with factories in Asia for fall and holiday merchandise for 30 to 60 days.
  • US retailers issue big downgrade in import forecast amid expected tariff pullback
    The latest Global Port Tracker demonstrates the uncertainty that has overtaken global supply chains since the White House's announcement on tariffs a week ago.
  • Heavy-lift ship orders demonstrate expectations for offshore energy growth
    The expansion of the semi-submersible and deck carrier fleet comes amid a forecast rebound in offshore markets, with $46 billion worth of oil and gas EPC contracts anticipated this year and $52 billion in 2026.
  • Adani opens Colombo's fifth box terminal with Maersk trial call for Gemini
    The ad hoc call was a precursor to the Gemini Cooperation carriers preparing to position two regular services out of the Colombo West International Terminal beginning next month, sources in Colombo told the Journal of Commerce.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Trump signs executive order to boost US shipbuilding, planning to 'spend a lot of money'
    Order aims to bolster US shipyards as president declares America 'way, way, way behind'
  • US-China trade war deepens as Trump's pause on countries that negotiate lifts stocks
    Stocks surge as president offers first sign of tariff relief since 'liberation day' bombshell
  • Chinese suezmax tanker re-exports Venezuelan crude cargo from Cuba
    Arina spent weeks off Caribbean island but is now heading to Asia
  • 'We were held at ransom': Ship manager disputes role in $47m Iranian oil smuggling case
    Jubilant Ship Management finance chief says company was strong-armed by charterer
  • Snap, Crackle and Pop: Meet the man rethinking hydrogen as a maritime fuel - Hold
    Technology creates Rice Krispies-like pellets that can store energy-dense hydrogen
  • Nigeria's Temile Development inks pioneering order for first-of-kind VLGC
    Shipowner celebrates signing with HD Hyundai Heavy at London hotel
  • Explosion and fire rip through container ship in North Sea
    Crew of 19 were on board German-owned vessel
  • Angelicoussis leads major Greek attack on 'aggressive and unrealistic' $100bn IMO carbon levy
    Industry giants express 'grave concern' at proposals under debate in London that risk doubling fuel costs and favouring niche low-carbon projects
  • EU strikes back against Trump tariffs with countermeasures starting next week
    Soybeans reportedly included in retaliation package
  • Fear and loathing: How US climate talks exit is rattling the IMO
    US threats of retaliation create unease and distrust as climate talks continue
  • MSC and CMA CGM lead lobby warning that punishing LNG will distort shipping fuel choice
    Ten companies urge 'a technology-neutral and scientifically grounded approach' to decarbonisation
  • Tanker investments aid Monjasa as bottom line takes a tumble
    Danish group logs third-best year on record, despite costs rising
  • Eurotankers cashes in as VLCC sale-and-purchase market comes alive
    Greek shipowner bought tanker for $41m and is selling for at least $46m
  • China strikes back again with 84% US tariff as VLGC market faces turmoil
    Trade wars continue as more question marks placed over gas exports from US
  • SeaLead expands European presence with first base in Spain
    Asian liner operator looking to grow with further locations
  • Meet Trump's 'dutiful soldier' weighing the port fees on Chinese-linked ships
    Even outside government, US trade representative Jamieson Greer pursued a tough-on-China trade policy
  • 'Extremely large disruption to trade flows': Trump tariffs send container volumes crashing
    Premier Alliance reins in the launch of new US service
  • Tycoon Kurt Zech remains committed to shipping despite Tufton exit
    German group's maritime boss Johannes Winkler said recent divestments have been a strategic refocus
  • Ghassan Ghandour-controlled bulker arrested over $80m mortgage claim
    Kamsarmax seized in Singapore on voyage from New Orleans
  • WinGD poised to deliver first ammonia engines to yards by June
    Company unveils new LPG engine that can be upgraded to burn ammonia
  • Norden head of dry cargo quits and will step down by the end of this year
    Rasmus Saltofte's upcoming departure follows reorganisation of Norden's asset-light division
  • $1bn takeover: Norwegian offshore wind installation vessel owner snapped up by DEME
    Havfram has ordered two wind turbine installation vessels from CIMC Raffles
  • Venture Global advances LNG newbuilding tender with South Korean yards
    Ambitious liquefaction developer and shipowner keen to wrap up orders by end of June
  • 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
  • Container ships and car carriers feel the pain as US tariffs enter force
    Analysts identify data points indicating trouble for consumer shipping sectors
  • Global turmoil and tariffs reshaping global shipping, says Munich Re
    World's largest reinsurer says splits in the global order is top of the list of trends affecting the maritime sector in 2025
  • US agency signals watering down of Chinese port fees proposals
    US trade representative Jamieson Greer says not all measures will be implemented
  • Norden promotes former big oil executive Anne Jensen to group COO
    Jensen has worked for the Danish owner-operator since January last year
  • Shell linked to term charters of Chinese-built Celsius tankers amid Trump tariffs 'idiocy'
    Brokers report three-year deals for scrubber-fitted modern vessels
  • Iran seizes third tanker in under 10 days in oil smuggling clampdown
    State media says unnamed ship was intercepted in Middle East Gulf
  • Hill Dickinson beefs up Singapore ship finance team with new partner
    Armed with 14 years of experience, Ryan Tan will strengthen firm's ship financing services in Asia-Pacific
  • 'Scientist' Torstein Hagen bets on hydrogen as cruise's future fuel despite supply challenges
    LNG is not an option for Viking Holdings chief executive
  • It's not just about the money: Seafarers need better treatment if industry wants seagoing workforce
    Nautilus co-founder warns that the next generation expects better than what is on offer now
  • Chinese buyers snap up South Korean and Japanese VLCCs at firm prices as tanker deals accelerate
    Brokers report deals for non-Chinese tonnage in busy week for big tankers
  • FSL Trust: 2025 does not present attractive investment opportunities
    Still, Singapore owner more than doubles 2024 profit to $8.26m on boost from a vessel sale
  • Jaldhi Overseas bumps up orderbook with stainless steel chemical tanker newbuildings
    Delivery is scheduled in 2027 and 2028
  • 2025 does not present attractive investment opportunities, says FSL Trust
    Still, Singapore owner more than doubles 2024 profit to $8.26m on boost from a vessel sale
  • It's not just about the money: Seafarers need better treatment if industry wants sea-going workforce
    Nautilus co-founder warns that the next generation expect better than what is on offer right now

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Container rates see uptick as tariffs shock supply chain
    Trans-Pacific container rates moved ahead as trade shockwaves fueled a race to get ahead of the latest tariff announcements.
  • US threatens retaliation over carbon tax on ocean shipping
    The United States is threatening to take reciprocal action against nations that agree to a global carbon tax on ocean shipping.
  • United States reverses course on proposed port fees for Chinese ships
    The United States won't charge the full range of port fees on Chinese ships calling U.S. ports and won't stack those charges.
  • New Trump tariffs could 'decimate' China e-commerce, airfreight demand
    Low-value shipments from China to the United States are expected to plunge in May when their eligibility for duty-free status ends and new tariffs of 104% are applied to e-commerce orders.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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