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Exim India web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Able Shipping Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd. marks 25 years of excellence in the trade
  • India showcases its maritime investment potential in London
  • MSC leads global cellular fleet growth in H1 2025
  • India plans 8 mega clusters to revolutionise shipbuilding industry
  • Exporters relieved as Trump extends tariff date to Aug. 1
  • IMO calls for intense diplomatic efforts to stop attacks on ships in the Red Sea
  • Weekly ocean container shipping market update
  • Cyprus firms to invest Rs 10,000 cr. in India's shipping
  • Steel import dips by 30 pc in Q1 FY26
  • CCI approves acquisition of stake in SmartShift Logistics Solutions

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • AI at the wheel
  • Globe Air Cargo Switzerland wins Thai Airways GSSA deal
  • Joint Mol / Kinetics floating data centre project
  • Pioneering drone-based express deliveries in the Nordics
  • UK approves infrastructure upgrade
  • Geodis names Americas CEO
  • Strategic expansion boosts Acito's overseas services
  • WA commits AUD 204 million to ports
  • New commercial director for Chep España
  • Bilbao further digitalising port rail planning
  • ATC secures HALO loan for freighter expansion
  • DHL ups robot deployment in the UK

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • Europe's barge operators struggle with low water and few other options
  • Shipping lines are sub-letting tonnage to profit from firm charter market
  • Led by Rhenus, 'Big Logistics' named and shamed in Italy
  • Insight into Intra-Americas: South America-North America
  • US freight woes: catching 'inflection' early with XPO and ArcBest?
  • China offers European forwarders automotive logistics opportunities
  • Clear choice for shippers and forwarders, thanks to Rijeka terminal moves
  • Shipper consortia one way to avoid volatility and sudden surcharges

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Marine Log web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • VIDEO: Artemis eFoiler CTV in action at Scottish wind farm
    A demonstration project led by Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, has successfully completed a technical demonstration of a dual propulsion Artemis eFoiler CTV at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm on the east coast
  • Damen set to make a fast delivery of a Fast Ferry 4212
    Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with South Korea's Starline Co. Ltd. for the delivery of a new Damen Fast Ferry 4212. Available from stock at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in
  • Davie acquires Finland's Enersense Offshore
    Hard on the heels of its agreement to acquire Gulf Copper's Texas shipyards, Canadian shipbuilder Davie is on the acquisition trail again, this time in Finland. Quebec-based Davie, which is the owner
  • Port Fourchon moves ahead on Argent LNG project
    At its monthly board meeting on July 9, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission announced it approved the payment and acquisition of a 743-acre tract from the State of Louisiana, paving the way
  • Eco Boss Cap propeller hub now in production
    EcoNavis Solutions, a spin-off from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland has begun production of its patented Eco Boss Cap propeller hub, marking the transformation of a university-led research project into an
  • JAXPORT now first U.S. Southeast port of call following Premier Alliance service change
    The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is now the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier Alliance's East Coast 3 (EC3) container service, which directly connects Jacksonville with ports in Thailand,

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Container News web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • India's shipyards set sail to challenge China in the Indian Ocean
    As China welds its two mammoth state-owned builders into a single leviathan, India is responding with a very different playbook: partnerships, policy nudges and a dash of Korean know-how. The result is a fast-moving shipbuilding contest that could reshape who services and ultimately controls merchant fleets criss-crossing the Indian Ocean. On 4 July, Cochin Shipyard Limited inked a sweeping memor
  • Fight over new Santos terminal underscores competition among shipping lines
    Ambiguous bidding criteria has delayed the auction to operate the new Tecon 10 mega-terminal in Brazil's Santos port, the largest in South America. Initially, Brazil's National Waterway Transportation Agency's (Antaq) original proposal allowed all interested parties to submit bids with no restrictions
  • EcoNavis begins production of Eco Boss Cap
    EcoNavis Solutions has officially kicked off production of its innovative Eco Boss Cap. Eco Boss Cap is a new propeller hub retrofit designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce cavitation. What began as a research initiative out of the University of Strathclyde has now moved from concept to commercial reality. The first unit, destined for installation on a general cargo vessel, has been cast a
  • CONPAS enables direct export container booking at Hanshin Port
    Container Fast Pass (CONPAS), a port information system developed and operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), will allow container shipping companies to make bookings for loaded export containers delivered to Hanshin Port starting 14 July 2025. Currently, container shipping companies must make such bookings through shipping agents, but from 14 July 2025, th
  • Cargo-partner grows UK road services from Bradford
    Cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., marks a significant milestone in its UK operations, expanding its road transport services from Bradford, the newly named UK City of Culture 2025. The announcement aligns with Bradford's rising profile both culturally and economically, adding momentum to Cargo Partner's presence in the region. Bradford office, located in the heart of
  • Port of Long Beach to offer free harbor cruises
    The Port of Long Beach is inviting the public aboard for a rare, up-close look at one of the world's busiest seaports this Saturday, July 12. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking Green Port Policy, the Port will host a series of free harbor cruises, no reservations required. This special event will feature five narrated boat tours throughout the day, each lasting 90 minute
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Transpacific ocean rates continue to slide
    "President Trump signed an executive order on Monday extending the pause of the White House's reciprocal tariff roll outs for a long list of US trading partners from July 9th to August 1st. Trump also sent letters to the governments of fourteen countries communicating the extension and specifying the tariff rate that will go into effect in a few weeks. These tariff levels were generally similar t
  • GEODIS rolls out new digital sales platform
    GEODIS has officially launched a new fully digital sales platform in France, in a move aimed at making logistics more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses. The new digital channel is now available directly from the company's website. In just a few clicks, business customers can request a quote, pay for their order online and schedule a pickup for their goods. The new digital channel ca
  • Port Newark adds new electric truck charging station
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has unveiled a new electric truck charging station at Port Newark. This is a significant move toward reducing emissions in drayage operations and supporting the region's broader clean energy goals. Located at the truck welcome center, the station includes four high-powered, 350-kilowatt DC fast chargers. The idea is to offer truck drivers a convenient
  • China's decision to merge the main shipyards reflects an attempt to maritime dominance
    China's recent decision to merge its two massive shipbuilding conglomerates, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has quietly set the stage for a fundamental shift in the global maritime order. With final approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the RMB 115.2 billion share-swap consolidates more than 400 billion yuan in assets under a s
  • CMA CGM reaches 4 Million TEU milestone
    Based on Alphaliner's latest report, French container shipping powerhouse CMA CGM has officially crossed the 4 million TEU mark in operated capacity. This growth cemented its position as the third-largest container carrier globally, leaving behind MSC (6.7 million TEU) and Maersk (4.6 million TEU). This new milestone not only highlights CMA CGM's impressive fleet growth, but also reflects the gro
  • Global Ship Lease receives affirmed credit ratings and stable outlooks
    Global Ship Lease announced that three major credit rating agencies have reaffirmed the company's credit ratings and maintained stable outlooks. Moody's Investors Service upheld its Ba2 Corporate Family Rating, S&P Global Ratings confirmed its BB+ long-term issuer credit rating, and Kroll Bond Rating Agency also affirmed a BB+ corporate rating, along with a BBB/stable investment grade rating for
  • European carriers dominate global container shipping
    In the ever-evolving landscape of global container shipping, European carriers continue to hold a commanding lead, despite fierce competition from Asia. According to the latest data from Alphaliner's Top 30 container shipping companies, European shipping lines collectively control 55.1% of the global container fleet capacity
  • KWE expands partnership with Cathay Pacific
    Kintetsu World Express (KWE) signed an expanded agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways to extend its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through 2027. KWE steps up its commitment to cutting carbon emissions in the air cargo sector. This latest deal builds on an established partnership between the two companies, which began with pilot discussions back in 2021. KWE was one of the founding partici
  • Wärtsilä to power major mining project in Pakistan
    Wärtsilä has landed a major contract to supply a 204-megawatt power plant for the Reko Diq copper-gold mining project in Pakistan. The plant will run on a dozen Wärtsilä 50-series engines and is designed to deliver a dependable, cost-effective energy source in one of Pakistan's most remote regions. The order was placed by Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) and booked by Wärtsilä during Q2 2025. Deliv
  • Everllence reaches landmark ME-GI engine
    Everllence CEO Dr Uwe Lauber presented Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen and Managing Director Fleet Silke Lehmköster with a commemorative plaque celebrating Hapag-Lloyd's purchase of an Everllence B&W 7G95ME-GI dual-fuel engine, the 1,000th ME-GI ordered to date. The engine is destined for a container vessel now under construction at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding. Habben Jansen highlighted th
  • ABS approves new floating turbine
    American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted an approval in principle (AIP) to Hanwha Ocean for its newly designed floating wind turbine platform. The concept, called WindHive 15-H3, is a semisubmersible platform designed to support 15-megawatt (MW) turbines using three hexagonal columns. The innovative structure has gone through a thorough review process by ABS, ensuring compliance with both cl
  • Bilbao Port Authority launches new train planning and tracking service
    The Bilbao Port Authority has introduced a new telematic service within its e-puertobilbao platform, specifically designed to enhance train operations at the Port of Bilbao. This new feature, known as the eportua train service, is tailored for stakeholders involved in rail transport, including traffic controllers, railway companies, and maritime terminals, aiming to improve coordination, communic
  • Tariff deadline delay creates more market uncertainty
    Continued uncertainty over the enforcement of US tariffs has unsettled the markets again as the Trump administration delays import duties until 1 August but reveals tax levels on 14 countries. Having announced 25% tariffs on Japanese and South Korean exports on 7 July, there appeared to be some discrepancy over the implementation date, with treasury secretary Scott Bessent finally clearing up the
  • How Cape of Good Hope rerouting is skyrocketing container loss risk
    The 2024 data from the World Shipping Council and South African Maritime Safety Authority underscores a specific and growing operational risk for global shipping: increased container loss due to rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, which has replaced the Red Sea-Suez Canal corridor for many vessels due to geopolitical instability. The prime suspect is geography. Source: WSC Report With liner s
  • Folk Maritime expands South Red Sea service
    Folk Maritime Services Company has announced the enhancement of its South Red Sea Service, introducing a revised rotation aimed at boosting regional trade connectivity. The updated service will operate on a 10-day loop from Jeddah Islamic Port (JED), connecting major Red Sea ports in a streamlined sequence: JED - Port Sudan (PZU) - JED - Djibouti (DJI) - Aden (ADE) - JED. The move reinforces Jedd
  • Emirates SkyCargo launches specialized solution for aircraft engine transport
    Emirates SkyCargo has unveiled a new specialized product, designed specifically for the secure and efficient transport of one of aviation's most critical and high-value assets: aircraft engines. The solution falls under a newly introduced vertical, Aerospace and Engineering, aimed at providing precision handling, rapid transit, and technical expertise for complex aerospace cargo. "With world-clas

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Splash web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • Trafigura takes stake in ZeroNorth
    Global commodities powerhouse Trafigura has taken a strategic equity stake in a well-known vessel optimisation brand, ZeroNorth. The new partnership will see ZeroNorth's platform deployed across Trafigura's controlled fleet of over 350 vessels, including its voyage optimisation systems, emissions analytics and vessel reporting tools. While financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, th
  • Hanwha Shipping bags third VLCC newbuild
    Hanwha Shipping, the shipowning arm of South Korean builder Hanwha Ocean, has added another vessel to its growing in-house fleet, placing an order for an additional VLCC. The Okpo-based yard - formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) - is scheduled to deliver the 300,000 dwt scrubber-fitted supertanker in mid-2027. Hanwha Shipping was ...
  • Navios Maritime adds to South Korean boxship newbuild series
    Greece's Navios Maritime Partners is ramping up its exposure in the container shipping sector with a fresh order for four modern boxships at South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction. The Angeliki Frangou-led company is understood to have signed for four 8,000 teu vessels, in a deal valued at approximately $440m, building on its prior orderbook ...
  • Sinokor books four boxships at HD Hyundai yards
    South Korean shipowner Sinokor Merchant Marine has placed an order with compatriot shipbuilder HD Hyundai, securing four containerships in a deal valued at KRW 834.8bn ($611m). HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of HD Hyundai, revealed the contract in a stock exchange filing, without disclosing the counterparty, but shipbuilding sources have named ...
  • Trump wipes out subsidies for wind and solar power
    US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order to eliminate subsidies for green energy sources, more precisely wind and solar power, as he makes another step on his warpath against renewable energy. The order directs the secretary of the treasury to terminate the clean electricity production and investment tax credits for wind and solar ...
  • Sedna extends acquisition streak with Dataloy Systems buy
    UK-based Sedna is pressing ahead with its expansion in the maritime tech space with the acquisition of Norwegian voyage management software specialist Dataloy Systems. Bergen-based Dataloy Systems, with over 20 years of experience, serves a global client roster that includes Saga Welco, Golden Ocean, Stena Bulk, and Klaveness. The company's platform supports voyage planning, chartering, ...
  • Northern Drilling wins $40m deal for campaign off Namibia
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won a contract for one of its rigs with a subsidiary of Rhino Resources. The deal is for the 2018-built Deepsea Mira for operations in Namibia set to start in mid-July 2025. The contract includes one firm well for Rhino, one firm well for ...
  • War risk soars as Red Sea reels from deadly Houthi attacks
    Maritime security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has deteriorated sharply after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched devastating attacks on two commercial vessels, raising alarm across the global shipping industry and triggering a steep surge in war risk premiums. The Houthis released a video yesterday showing what appears to be the deliberate sinking of ...
  • Aker Solutions to modify Equinor platform for subsea tie-in
    Norway's Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Equinor to prepare the topside of the Troll C offshore platform to receive and process production from the Fram Sør tie-in. Fram Sør will be developed as a subsea tie-in to Troll C and will utilise the existing processing capacity on the platform. The area is ...
  • Genco tied to Nissen cape acquisition
    Brokers' sources tell Splash that Japanese owner Nissen Shipping has let go of one of its many modern capes, selling the 2020-built Bulk Ginza-a 182,900 dwt, Imabari-built cape-for just under $64m. The ship is noted to have been sold on a forward delivery basis and will be delivered to its new owner at the end ...
  • Transworld takes on its largest boxships to date
    Dubai-based Transworld Group has acquired two 2,478 teu sister ships - Seaspan Loga and Seaspan Hannover - from Canadian shipowner Seaspan Corp, according to Alphaliner. The total transaction value is $27.5m, with Seaspan Loga sold for $13.2m and Seaspan Hannover for $14.3m. The acquisition adds two larger feedermax vessels to Transworld's growing portfolio, pushing its ...
  • CMA CGM hits 4m teu milestone
    Alphaliner is reporting French container shipping giant CMA CGM has officially crossed the 4m teu threshold in operated capacity this week. The achievement cements CMA CGM's position as the world's third-largest container carrier, trailing only MSC (6.7m teu) and Maersk (4.6m teu). This latest milestone represents a quadrupling of CMA CGM's size over the past ...
  • Davie acquires second Finnish shipyard
    Davie, the Québec-based international shipbuilder and owner of Helsinki Shipyard, is acquiring Enersense Offshore, another Finnish shipyard based in Mäntyluoto, a port district of the city of Pori. The smaller yard will be used to supply local steel to Helsinki Shipyard as well as to Davie's operations in North America. "This deal will reinforce our ...
  • LS Marine Solution picked for cabling work on South Korean offshore wind farm
    South Korean subsea cable contractor LS Marine Solution has been selected as the preferred bidder for the subsea cable installation portion of the Shinan Ui offshore wind project. The 390MW project is being developed by a consortium led by Hanwha Ocean and SK E&S affiliate SK Eternix. The project is set to be the starting ...
  • K Shipbuilding put up for sale
    South Korea's revitalised mid-sized shipbuilder, K Shipbuilding, has been officially put on the market, with owners targeting a sale price of up to KRW1trn ($730m). The sale marks a dramatic turnaround for the former STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, which had once been under court receivership following the 2008 global financial crisis. Once the world's fourth-largest ...
  • Kerala sues MSC for $1.1bn over environmental disaster caused by sinking of 28-year-old boxship
    The Kerala state government has filed an admiralty suit against Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), seeking $1.1bn in compensation for environmental and economic damages resulting from the sinking of the MSC Elsa-3 off the state's coast on May 25. The Liberian-flagged, 1997-built containership, en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, capsized approximately 13 nautical miles off Alappuzha ...
  • Samsung Heavy bags preliminary deal for Mozambique's second FLNG unit
    Samsung Heavy said the deal to construct a floating liquefied natural gas unit was signed with a European shipping company operating in Africa. The preliminary contract for the FLNG unit is worth 869.4bn won ($637m). According to the company's statement, the final agreement is expected to be signed later. The preliminary contract will expire at ...
  • $1.3bn set to be spent developing Hamburg port
    Germany's top port, Hamburg, has unveiled a sweeping infrastructure investment of €1.1bn ($1.29bn) aimed at modernising its container handling capabilities at the Waltershofer Hafen. This large-scale development will significantly upgrade navigational access, expand terminal capacity, and usher in an era of automated and climate-friendly operations. At the heart of the investment lies a strategic

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • US sanctions more 'shadow banking' entities facilitating Iranian oil trades
    The US slapped more sanctions on entities involved in facilitating Iran's oil exports, designating 22 entities in Hong Kong, the...
  • Peak season may have already peaked as Trump tariffs darken outlook
    The main effect of Trump's tariffs on container shipping in the first half was on timing - frontloading and pauses. During...
  • Red Sea rescue falls to private security in the absence of any naval assets
    The conspicuous absence of any naval vessels available to help defend two ships sunk by the Houthis this week, or...
  • Latsis Group orders up to four boxships in China
    Order for 1,900 teu vessels at Huangpu Wenchong comes amid increased focus on feeder segment
  • Why shipowners need cyber insurance as well as H&M and P&I
    'A few lines of code can bring a marine shipping business to a grinding halt,' says Lockton's Pordham
  • Secondhand boxship market suffering from limited supply of sales candidates
    Despite geopolitical uncertainties, buying interest remains strong across all vessel size segments
  • Eleven sea robberies in Singapore Strait in one week raises concerns over record-high year
    While most cases remain low in severity, enhanced patrols and vigilance are urged to prevent further escalation
  • WTW launches $200m cargo facility
    New facility is designed to safeguard cargo owners from geopolitical risks such as terrorism, war and political violence
  • Fujian Highton invests $65m to expand dry bulker fleet
    Tight supply and expected rise in trade volumes are driving the fleet renewal in dry market
  • Houthis take 'several' of sunk bulker's crew
    UPDATED: A number of the crew from Eternity C who abandoned ship have been picked up by Houthi forces. The...
  • Vehicle carrier markets still buoyant but clouds on the horizon
    Strong newbuilding ordering activity of recent years is now over, says Veson Nautical associate director, valuation & analytics, Dan Nash
  • The Daily View: Reassessing risk
  • Taiwanese shipbuilders caught in Beijing's cross-straits export controls
    CSBC says the impact is minor, but Chinese shipbuilding experts suggest the ban could potentially raise building costs for Taiwanese...
  • Daily Briefing
    Houthi attacks raise risk assessment questions for Red Sea transits | Three dead and two injured as Houthi attacks continue...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • New Houthi attacks likely kill hopes of shipping returning to Red Sea this year
    With two attacks on commercial vessels in recent days, including one that killed three mariners, any thought that the risk in the Red Sea was easing to the point the Suez route might be restored in the near future has vanished.
  • MSC outstripping rivals on new capacity for 2025: Alphaliner
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is furthering its lead in vessel tonnage so far this year as it absorbs more than double the amount of new capacity added by No. 2 carrier Maersk.
  • US retailers upgrade import forecast after tariff deadline extended to Aug. 1
    But the mini-rush will be short-lived, with imports falling month-to-month between August and November, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said in their latest Global Port Tracker.
  • India-US 'Indamex' string drops Charleston, adds more ships to bolster reliability
    The moves by CMA CGM were made to improve westbound transit times that remain a challenge due to ongoing vessel diversions around southern Africa.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • Red Sea rescue tug operator wins two-year sanctions battle
    Dubai-based Swedish Management continued to operate in the world's most dangerous shipping zone despite listing
  • Shipping industry groups call for defence of freedom of navigation after Houthi attacks
    Tragic incidents reveal need to protect vital sea lanes, five associations say
  • Daring to be different: The shipping pioneers backing sail-powered ships
    Confident, courageous, unconventional or mad? These are the shipping leaders pursuing the winds of change
  • Houthi video shows second ship sinking in three days as deadly campaign restarts
    Yemeni group takes shipping world by surprise, sinking Greek bulkers trading with Israel
  • Houthis claim to have 'rescued' crew from Greek bulker they sunk
    Nineteen seafarers are missing from Cosmoship-managed vessel, which Yemeni rebels sank
  • 'No premium I could charge to cover this': Deadly return of Houthis sees war risk insurers pull back
    Insurance sources report offer of cover has been withdrawn after devastating double strike by Houthi militants
  • Pankaj Khanna-led Heidmar moves on Marinakis boxship
    CEO calls deal key milestone as firm expands beyond tankers and bulkers
  • US tariffs fail to dent resilient car carrier volumes
    Time charter rates have fallen in the sector, but Asian exports keep up, analyst say
  • Majority of crew missing from Greek bulker attacked by Houthis
    Search and rescue operation underway for the Eternity C's seafarers
  • Marielena Procopiou venture Akrotiri Tankers resumes expansion with clean carrier buy
    Fledgling company stays focused on LR1s, acquiring 15-year-old unit from Hellenic peer Prime Marine
  • Sedna extends acquisition streak with fourth purchase in eight months
    London-based maritime communications platform has bought a Norwegian firm in latest deal
  • HFW partners set for bigger payouts as profit hits new record
    Shipping and insurance law firm pushes revenue to all-time high
  • Tor Olav Troim-linked venture flips drillships first ordered by John Fredriksen
    Eldorado Drilling, which included hotel tycoon Petter Stordalen as an investor, offloads pair delivered last year
  • Trafigura buys into ZeroNorth as it signs 350-ship fleet deal
    Charterer and owner to use optimisation services in another win for Danish tech company
  • MSC pulls away from rest of liner pack as fleet hits 6.6m teu
    French carrier CMA CGM's fleet breaches 4m teu to close in on second-largest carrier, Maersk
  • Russian roulette: Sabotage attacks create a new world order of risk for shipping and its mainstream owners
    A series of explosions on vessels calling at Russian ports has supercharged risk, but how can shipping price that in?
  • Second quarter LNG freight market flurry unlikely to change fundamentals, brokers say
    Shops marshal their thoughts on mid-2025 market, with one saying the sector is 'navigating rough waters'
  • Excelerate Energy set to upgrade FSRU in Brazil with reliquefaction unit
    Company's newbuilding launched in South Korea as name of as-yet unemployed unit filters out
  • HFW partners set for bigger pay-outs as profit hits new record
    Shipping and insurance law firm also pushes up revenue to all-time high
  • Pirate attacks on shipping up 50% in first half of 2025
    Incidents in Singapore Straits make up 63% of total
  • Twenty crew members missing from Greek bulker attacked by Houthis
    Search and rescue operation underway for the Eternity C's seafarers
  • Fresh delays hit Cyprus LNG terminal project while FSRU awaits 'missing components'
    Saga of delayed regas unit rumbles on as state-run energy company reveals cost of its stay off Malaysia
  • Suezmax tankers and LNG carriers buck trend among cautious buyers
    Veson Nautical says uncertainty and regulatory tightening have been suppressing S&P appetite
  • Clarion Shipping buys feeder ship for first Nigerian container line
    New cabotage operator launches with the Ocean Dragon
  • Newbuild market boosts Kongsberg's maritime revenue and profit growth
    CEO Geir Haoy sees significant demand for energy-efficient solutions
  • Houthis renew war on shipping with new tactics and targets
    Yemeni militant group learns that getting out on the water works, with fewer naval forces to stop them
  • Global disruption shaping the way owners think about risk, timing and capital, analysts say
    Veson Nautical analyses how industry has coped in turbulent six months - and what lies ahead
  • Mediterranean shipping in crisis as migrant flows from Libya surge
    Situation worsens after breakdown of relations between European Union and Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar
  • June performance bodes well for Hoegh Autoliners' second quarter
    Volumes remained high, prompting Fearnleys to wonder if quarterly performance could best expectations
  • Investment fund and bank 'to sell' K Shipbuilding after riding order boom
    South Korean media cite sources saying yard will be offered at KRW 500bn
  • Shell and BP return to Libya in potential boost for tanker demand
    New hydrocarbon projects to be assessed in the North African country
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers trades through Middle East chaos as earnings outstrip MR tankers
    Norwegian owner deployed more capacity in caustic soda trades during second quarter
  • LNG rates see 'bumpy upward trend' with record newbuilding deliveries to squeeze seasonality
    Shops marshal their thoughts on mid-2025 market, with one saying the sector is 'navigating rough waters'
  • The making of 'Solvang 2.0': The inside story of landmark BlackRock deal
    Solvang CEO Edvin Endresen sees LPG joint venture as long-term platform for growth
  • Newbuild market boosts Kongsberg's maritime revenue and profit growth
    CEO Geir Haoy sees significant demand for energy-efficient solutions
  • Mastermind in Shell gasoil heist slapped with 25-year jail sentence
    He and his syndicate had misappropriated close to 154,000mt of MGO worth $78m
  • Singapore-based Richland Bulk adds two bulkers via Chinese leasing deals
    With two panamaxes in the bag, dry bulk player now controls a fleet of three vessels
  • Fujian Highton plans to splash $65m on bulk carriers
    Upcoming acquisitions will push its secondhand vessel spending over for past year to more than $300m
  • Japan's Nissen Kaiun pockets $75m from eye-catching sale of large container ship
    Deal follows delivery of German-owned boxship worth $96m to Economou's TMS Group

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American Shipper web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • June rebound as West Coast containers best East, Gulf ports
    Containerized imports through U.S. ports staged a modest comeback in June following a sharp drop in May.

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The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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 conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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