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International Transport Journal web site
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The Loadstar web site
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 9, 2025
  • Tariffs set to dramatically reduce U.S. port traffic
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  • 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
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  • 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, ...
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  • Borr Drilling nets jackup deal hat-trick worth $120m
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  • US looks set to water down penalties on Chinese tonnage
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  • 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...
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    The belated US threat to slap 'reciprocal measures' on countries working toward a global carbon price at IMO is not...
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    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
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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
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    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
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    Kamsarmax seized in Singapore on voyage from New Orleans
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    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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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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