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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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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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