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June 10, 2025

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Exim India web site
JUNE 10, 2025
  • Western India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2025 to witness a comprehensive discourse on key issues this Friday
  • MSC IRINA, the world's largest container ship, makes historic debut at Vizhinjam International Seaport
  • Deendayal Port issues directions to ensure seamless operations at the oil jetties
  • AITWA hosts landmark meeting in Mumbai
  • New weekly "BRICS Express" service launched from China to East Coast South America
  • DP World launches Mekong Express domestic sea-river transport route in Vietnam
  • MPA and NYK Group advance collaborative efforts on maritime autonomous surface ship trials
  • APM Terminals Barcelona & Valencia join Portchain Connect network
  • ICG inaugurates dedicated jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour to boost coastal security operations
  • Govt slaps anti-dumping duties on Vitamin-A Palmitate from China, EU, Switzerland

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 10, 2025
  • USD 145 billion in March trade
  • Airfreight tonnages rebound in May
  • New leadership for UK freight association
  • Renewable fuels now power GCT Vanterm
  • Fleet ERP software at Stoneleigh
  • Lineage expanding Dutch cold facility
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hermes deploys AMRs in Löhne
  • Swissport boosts Basel base
  • Medlog terminal opens in Paris Bruyères
  • Leadership change for BVL advisory board
  • Interporto Bologna's vision for the future

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 9, 2025
  • Explosions and 'out-of-control' fire reported on Wan Hai box ship
  • Intra-Asia carriers ramp up capacity with newbuild orders as demand holds
  • DSV insiders hit back at Kuehne & DHL GF - got a 'pro integration' going
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 23 | Transport Logistic and volatile transpacific
  • Airlines still doubtful, threatening IATA deadline for One Record data standard
  • OceanX: Munich, the death of customer service and the future of tech in freight
  • USTR revises proposals for port fees for Chinese car-carrier and LNG vessels
  • MSC invests as Ukraine bids to restore war-damaged logistics infrastructure
  • Older, fuel-inefficient aircraft in its sights as Geodis targets sustainability
  • Air Incheon takeover of Asiana Cargo delayed
  • K+N swoops on Daimler boss Marcus Claesson to be its new CIO
  • Keith Baguley and Ian Mallon elected as new national leaders of BIFA

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 9, 2025
  • USTR could ease some Section 301 measures on Chinese maritime dominance
    The U.S. Trade Representative's office (USTR) announcement that it would take sweeping measures under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, began a process that included taking into account public comments

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Container News web site
JUNE 9, 2025
  • IRISL as Iran's operational arm amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with US
    Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line Group (IRISL), as the maritime backbone of Iran's international trade, is once again at the center of geopolitical friction following reports of Iranian procurement of sodium perchlorate from China, a feedstock used in ballistic missile propellant. With nuclear negotiations ongoing since April 12, 2025, and new US sanctions targeting IRGC-linked procurement
  • Slight gains for bunker indexes
    At the close of the 23rd week of the year, the global bunker indices published by Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) showed moderate gains. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$4.69 to US$466.83/MT, the VLSFO index climbed by US$7.03, reaching US$540.60/MT, and the MGO index rose by US$4.92 to US$722.17/MT. "As of the time of writing, the market continued to exhibit a moderate upward trend," commented
  • One-Way Leasing should define 'what's next' in global container shipping
    The global supply chain of old seems to be in an upheaval, and a growing stack of empty containers might not be able to make their way home from American ports. Uncertainty is stalling the industry's momentum, according to Maritime Analytica, because of high freight costs, digitalization and investments in sustainability. All is adding to a possible supply-chain crisis, which - some say - is righ
  • Strategic investments reshape Eastern Mediterranean logistics landscape
    Amid mounting geopolitical volatility in the Eastern Mediterranean, a wave of strategic port and logistics investments in 2025 signals a broader shift in regional trade dynamics. The port investments in Tartus and Latakia (Syria) and Ain Sokhna, Alexandria, and East Port Said (Egypt) in 2025, alongside the investment in the Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal in Batiovo, Ukraine, announced by Hamburge
  • Brunei Darussalam launches Maritime Single Window in collaboration with Kale Logistics
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD) has officially launched its national Maritime Single Window (MSW), a key digital platform developed in collaboration with Kale Logistics Solutions and its strategic partner, Primatel Communication Sdn Bhd. The system is now live and operational across Brunei Darussalam. The launch ceremony was officiated by Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato
  • Wan Hai ship suffers explosion in India; Four seafarers missing
    Four seafarers are missing after an explosion on a Wan Hai Lines container ship today (June 9). Indian Defence Ministry said the fire was reported around 10.30 am local time while the Singapore-flagged 4,250 TEU Wan Hai 503 was about 80km southwest of Azhikkal town in Kerala, India. Of the 22 crew members onboard, 18 abandoned the burning ship and evacuated on a life raft. Defence officials said
  • Trade talks in London: Strategic reset or tactical delay?
    The upcoming round of negotiations in London, framed as part of the China-US Economic and Trade Mechanism, reflects a moment of tactical détente, rather than a strategic breakthrough. The May 2025 total reset in Switzerland offered immediate, though fragile, tariff reductions, 30% US tariffs, and 10% Chinese tariffs
  • Indonesian Batu Ampar Container Terminal receives new cranes
    In May, Batu Ampar Container Terminal, located in the Indonesian city of Batam across the Singapore Strait from Singapore, received five new ship-to-shore cranes. Built from Chinese port equipment manufacturer ZPMC, the new machines are part of the second terminal's phase development (of three), according to DynaLiners. This will ultimately see two mobile harbour cranes and 12 rubber-tired gantri
  • Maldives progresses with Thilafushi Port Development Project
    The state-owned Maldives Ports Limited is proceeding with the US$255 million Thilafushi Port Development Project on the (artificial) island of the same name, according to DynaLiners. The port will be around 7-8 kilometres west of the capital island, Male, where the country's main outlet, Male Commercial Port, is located. The first phase of the Thilafushi development will see the construction of a
  • Baltic Hub inaugurates T3 Terminal
    Baltic Hub has officially opened its new T3 terminal in Gdansk, marking a major advancement in Poland's maritime infrastructure and further solidifying the country's position in the global supply chain. The inauguration ceremony gathered government officials, regional authorities, and industry leaders to celebrate one of the most significant port investments in the Baltic Sea region. Occupying 36
  • Maersk applies new PSS to South Africa and Mauritius
    Danish container line Maersk is introducing a peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments destined for South Africa and Mauritius. Effective from 23 June (and 9 July for Taiwan), the peak season surcharge will be as follows: Origin Destination Currency ALL_20_DRY ALL_40_DRY China / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Japan / South Korea / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Cambodia / Laos / Myanmar (Burma) /
  • Georgia Ports welcomes new tugs to enhance operations at Port of Brunswick
    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced the arrival of a new tugboat, the Shiney V. Moran, at the Port of Brunswick. Operated by Moran Towing Company, the tugboat joins the Diane Moran as the latest addition to support Brunswick's ship operations. In 2024, GPA's Brunswick terminals recorded 733 vessel calls, including 614 Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels, 89 breakbulk carriers, and 30 bulk car
  • Streamlining Your Supply Chain: Key Traits to Look for in a Third-Party Logistics Provider
    Image by Elevate on Pexels Streamlining your supply chain starts with picking the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider. A solid 3PL can cut transit times, reduce mistakes, and let your team focus on growing the business, but how do you know which provider fits the bill? Here are six traits to watch for when choosing a 3PL that keeps your operations running smoothly. 1. Advanced technology a
  • Iran and Uzbekistan sign agreement for Shahid Rajaee port development
    Iran and Uzbekistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing shipping and logistics cooperation, opening the door for Uzbek private sector investment in Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port. The MoU was formalized in Tehran by Bekzod Kholmatov, Director General of Strategic Policies at Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport, and Kazem Salehi, Director General of Transit, Logistics, and
  • MSC announces freight rates from Far East to North Europe, Mediterranean and Black Sea
    MSC has announced updated freight rates effective from 15 June 2025 until further notice, but no later than 30 June 2025. These rates apply to cargo originating from all Far East ports, including, but not limited to, those in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia and destined for ports in Northern Europe, the Mediterranean (covering West Med, East Med, the Adriatic, and North Africa), and the Black Se

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Splash web site
JUNE 9, 2025
  • Four missing in Wan Hai boxship blaze off India
    A fire and explosion aboard the Singapore-flagged containership Wan Hai 503 have left four crew members missing off the southwest coast of India. The incident occurred on Monday around 12.30 hrs Singapore time, some 80 km southwest of Azhikkal, Kerala. The 4,333 teu vessel, operated by Wan Hai Lines, had 22 crew members onboard at ...
  • Chicago PE firm teams with Manish Singh to set up shipping tech acquisition fund
    Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR has formed a partnership with well-known shipping investment consultant Manish Singh, understood to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, to acquire maritime tech companies. Singh will serve as CEO of the newly formed Maris Investments, and has also made an investment alongside GTCR. Singh, a former seafarer, was previously ...
  • Nova Scotia premier pitches 40GW offshore wind energy plan
    The Canadian province of Nova Scotia has proposed a major offshore wind project with the end goal of constructing enough turbines to generate 40GW of electricity over the next decade. The premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston, outlined the plan, which would, if executed, cover around 27% of Canada's current electricity demand. Houston hopes that ...
  • Diana Shipping charters out panamax to Stone Shipping
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Stone Shipping for one of its panamax vessels. The company hired the 2014-built, 77,529 dwt ice-class bulker Atalandi. The gross charter rate is $9,000 per day for the 35 days of the charter period and $10,100 per day for the balance period ...
  • New ship orders plummet
    The global shipbuilding industry is currently experiencing a significant downturn in newbuilding orders, primarily due to regulatory uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. This decline is particularly evident in the dry bulk sector, where new orders have plummeted to what UK consultants Drewry has described as historic lows. In a new report, Drewry cited weak freight rates, ...
  • Navios locks in triple return on boxship flip
    New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners has confirmed the recently reported sale of its 15-year-old panamax boxship, achieving a tripling of its original investment in the S&P market alone. The Angeliki Frangou-led company said it had offloaded the 2009 Jiangsu New Yangzijiang-built 4,250 teu Navios Tempo for $35.5m after purchasing the unit in 2017 for just ...
  • Court-challenged wind project off Maryland cleared to start construction
    US Wind's wind project off Maryland is now clear to begin construction after receiving the final required permit from the state. The final approval by the Maryland Department of the Environment was for the air quality permit application submitted by the company in November 2023. Under the construction plan, the project, located some 15 km ...
  • USTR makes concessions for car carriers and LNG shipments in latest China tonnage port fees twist
    For car carriers and LNG tankers, the US Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday rowed back on plans to penalise Chinese-linked tonnage. In April, the USTR detailed plans to start charging China-linked tonnage calling at US ports from the middle of October this year, in a bid to both curb China's dominance in the field of ...
  • Shell taps Subsea 7 for work on gas field off Trinidad and Tobago
    Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has won a contract for work on Shell's Aphrodite gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago. The project involves the transportation and installation of subsea equipment at the Aphrodite development, located within Block 5a, at water depths of up to 290 m. Project management and engineering activities will begin ...
  • Nissen Kaiun books three LR2s at HD Hyundai yards
    Japanese shipping giant Nissen Kaiun has contracted three LR2 tankers from South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Two of the 115,000 dwt vessels will be built at HD Hyundai's Agila Subic Shipyard in the Philippines, with delivery slated for the first quarter of 2028. The third will be built at HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding's yard ...
  • UNESCO appeals for ships to sign up to scientific mission to track health of world's oceans
    Dignitaries from across the world have flown into Nice on France's Cote d'Azur for this week's United Nations Ocean Conference. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will seek this week to get as many as 10,000 commercial ships signed up to help with its scientific mission to get a better understanding of ...
  • Offshore vessels get the Tripadvisor treatment
    A seafarer has launched a new website, OffshoreShipAdvisor.com, designed to serve as a Tripadvisor-style platform for seafarers and offshore workers. The goal is to allow crewmembers to rate and review living conditions onboard vessels, helping to improve overall standards and transparency across the industry. The creator of the site, speaking on condition of anonymity, told ...
  • American captain charged with sexual assault
    The US Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against former ship captain John Merrone, alleging he drugged and sexually assaulted a US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) cadet aboard an American-flagged cargo ship. Justice4Mariners, a law firm that represents survivors of maritime injury and abuse, is counsel for the survivor - now a graduate of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 9, 2025
  • NRF peak-season forecast remains subdued despite tariff-reprieve bounce
    The import numbers are starting to come in for May, and they're ugly. The question now is whether the 2025...
  • Final US port fee plan won't be released until July at the earliest
    If you're a ship operator planning global deployments that extend beyond mid-October, you'd like to know what the rules will...
  • Why shipping is sounding more bullish on short- and long-term risk factors
    Lloyd's List's editor-in-chief Richard Meade brings you the behind-the-scenes chatter from Nor-Shipping 2025, where many in the industry are more...
  • LNG carriers may end up paying to pollute
    LNG carriers may end up paying to pollute rather than switching to bio- or e-LNG in coming years because of...
  • The week in newbuildings: Coated aframax tankers in vogue
    Two shipowners ordered coated aframax tankers in the past week, while South Korea-based Pan Ocean contracted two VLCCs in South...
  • Transpacific box rates lose steam as carriers undercut for cargo
    Transpacific spot freight rates have retreated from recent highs as an influx of capacity - including aggressive rate-cutting by returning...
  • The week in charts: Iran gas shipments to China plow on despite increased scrutiny | Container volumes continue to surprise | Panama blasts 'misleading' complicity claims
    Tehran's outflows remain robust, despite Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign; While US tariffs weakened North American imports, Asian exports remained strong...
  • Danaos Management merges with Procureship following private equity buyout
    A US fund, with no previous experience in maritime, has quietly been buying up key names in the Greek tech...
  • Four missing in Wan Hai boxship fire off India
    The ship's crew of 22 are reported to have jumped overboard, with five injured and four seafarers still missing
  • South Korean yards gain market share amid US-China tensions and global order downturn
    Despite market share gains, overall new ship orders remain 45% down year on year, raising uncertainty whether South Korean yards can...
  • China Shipowners' Association opens London office
    Through new initiatives such as the 'RISING' framework and calls for greater collaboration, China is seeking a stronger voice in...
  • Shipping has 'obligation' to protect oceans, says IMO secretary-general
    The IMO will announce two new industry alliances at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, which officially opened today
  • Berge Bulk in first VLOC recycling sale since 2021
    Berge Bulk's 268,000 dwt Berge Fuji has been sold for Indian sub-continent recycling for circa $16.5m
  • The Daily View: Stoic meditations from shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    What's keeping shipping awake at night? Five key takeaways from Nor-Shipping 2025 | Race is on to save Zodiac Maritime...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 9, 2025
  • Pause on tariffs prompts US retailers to upgrade summer import forecast
    Cargo landing at the country's ports in July will be 20% higher than the forecast made just last month by the National Retailer Federation and Hackett Associates.
  • Car carrier operators face changes to USTR voyage fee plans
    In a 10-page notice published Friday, the USTR said it was now proposing a fee of $14 per net ton on foreign-built vehicle carriers, including roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) vessels, arriving in US waters.
  • US chassis providers getting equipment ready for US import surge
    TRAC Intermodal, DCLI and FlexiVan Leasing began unstacking chassis shortly after the Trump administration last month announced a 90-day pause on the 145% tariffs on Chinese imports.
  • Cross-border truckload marketplace expands into Canada
    Demand from Cargado's freight broker customers to add US-Canada carriers to its vetted network led the company to move to the northern border.
  • Cargo origin will determine trade war winners and losers among US coasts
    Since the West Coast's share is higher for China-originating freight than any other region, any move away from China by importers can be expected to negatively affect the USWC's share of inbound cargo, writes Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 9, 2025
  • NYK banks on semi-autonomous shipping to ease Japan's crew crisis
    'Unmanned operation is not the objective' as Japanese shipping group and technology firm carry out demonstration project with four ships
  • Pakistani captain convicted of charges related to smuggling weapons to Houthis
    US federal jury finds Muhammad Pahlawan guilty in case that opened window to Iranian smuggling network
  • Handysize bulker spot rates for US Gulf Coast exports rise to near seven-month high
    Steady demand meets thin availability list to lift sentiment
  • Proponents of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill tout Coast Guard investment as controversy continues
    Coast Guard hearing came as president and Elon Musk feuded over massive spending bill
  • Shipping veteran teams with $50bn private equity group to hunt maritime tech takeovers
    US-based GTCR forms Maris Investments with Manish Singh at the helm
  • Boxship blast leaves four seafarers missing
    Smoke seen rising from Wan Hai Lines container vessel off the coast of India
  • Hayfin's Andreas Povlsen explains value of scale and the trials of a public listing
    Alternative financier says more consolidation is needed as he aims for greater diversity in Hayfin's own fleet
  • Container ship blast leaves four seafarers missing
    Smoke seen rising from Wan Hai Lines containership off the coast of India
  • Divers battle to cap fuel leaks from sunken MSC boxship
    Indian officials say nurdles and containers have washed up on coastline of Kerala
  • Rising star Eman Abdalla leaves Cargill, destination unknown
    Influential voice on digital efficiency and sustainability also has roles in other prominent outfits
  • Divers battle to cap fuel leaks from sunken MSC container ship
    Indian officials say nurdles and containers have washed up on coastline of Kerala
  • Eni hooks up with YPF targeting Argentina LNG's larger FLNG units
    Two more giant floaters could be in making for Italian company as it grows geographical spread
  • Container ship newbuilding orders hit fresh all-time high
    Boxship orderbook veers towards 10m teu and one-third of the fleet
  • Caravel becomes second-biggest shareholder in Pacific Basin Shipping
    Hong Kong group began building its stake in the owner-operator earlier this year
  • VLCC rates hit 'rock-bottom' as markets sink to five-month lows
    Brokers argue there is no further for big tanker earnings to fall
  • Stricken MSC boxship has more fuel tanks emptied as lightering vessel arrives
    General cargo ship Eems Dublin on site to take more containers from grounded vessel
  • Crude 'cannibals' return as brokers count 10 suezmax tankers fixed to load clean cargoes
    LR2 rates to come under pressure as bigger vessels muscle in on trades
  • Caravel Group becomes second-biggest shareholder in Pacific Basin Shipping with new buys
    Hong Kong group began building its stake in the owner-operator earlier this year
  • MOL property arm buys London office for Europe-Africa HQ
    Japanese shipowner said $229m deal was part of a strategy to invest outside key shipping markets
  • Singapore firm moves into shipowning with order in Germany
    Lloyd Werft to build first cable-layer for engineering group
  • Arne Blystad lines up first container ship newbuildings in four years
    Norwegian owner has made a provisional order for three newbuildings at Jinglu
  • Radziwill's Stone Shipping forces down rate for Diana bulker
    Charterer picks up panamax for $4,000 per day less than current deal with Cargill
  • Clarksons predicts demand growth for shuttle tankers as orderbook hits $2.9bn
    Research boss Stephen Gordon notes new fields will need specialist ships
  • Cleaves fund dumps Golden Ocean and Hafnia stock in 'volatile' markets
    Norwegian investment bank is cautious in the short term, but bullish on shipping's long-term prospects
  • Hayfin's Andreas Povlsen plots to top $600m debut for second maritime fund
    Alternative financier's maritime chief tells TradeWinds there are many opportunities for the right deal
  • Somtrans doubles up on LNG bunker vessel newbuildings
    Family-run company thinks big on LNGBVs with option on third unit also penciled in
  • Radziwill's Stone Shipping forces down rate for Diana bulker
    Charterer picks up panamax for $4,000 per day less than current deal with Cargill
  • 'Huge gap in knowledge': Security firm Ambrey targets tech-backed growth as maritime risks grow
    Armed guard provider for ships in the Red Sea has expanded its operations in a period of turmoil

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 9, 2025
  • DHL Express locks out workers in Canada, adding to parcel uncertainty
    DHL Express Canada says it has taken steps to minimize any disruption from a lockout and strike over a contract dispute with union workers.
  • Retailers see cargo surge coming
    The pause in tariffs will boost containerized imports through U.S. ports this summer, according to the National Retail Federation, but at lower levels than a year ago.
  • Canada Post, mail carriers remain far apart on contract as talks resume
    Canada Post and its unionized letter carriers are negotiating again on a collective bargaining agreement, but their inability to resolve differences is compounding problems at the national mail carrier.
  • WATCH: Four crew missing after container ship explosion off coast of India
    Four sailors are missing and five were injured after an explosion aboard a Singapore-flagged container ship off the coast of India.

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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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