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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
  • CONquest 2025 provides topical insights and honours excellence amidst extensive fraternity participation
  • DPIIT and Korea Transport Institute sign MoU to boost collaboration in logistics and infrastructure development
  • Shippers need to make sense of freight rate volatility and shifting trade patterns in the intra-Asia market
  • Trump plans 25 pc tariff on steel, aluminium imports
  • DP World Mundra records highest ever annual throughput in 2024
  • Vizhinjam Port set to boost Kerala's economy
  • VOC Port tops Major Ports in container MoM growth; announces concession scheme
  • Sales growth drives enhanced EBITDA margin for Allcargo Gati in Q3
  • Höegh Autoliners loads first batch of the New Nissan Magnite at Kamarajar Port
  • US FMC clears Premier Alliance
  • AD Ports Group partners with CMA CGM Group to develop and operate New East Mole Multipurpose Terminal in Pointe Noire in The Republic of the Congo
  • DP World and NSW Ports to jointly extend the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney, Australia
  • Shift in alliance market shares
  • Centre to be primary investor in Maritime Development Fund

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
  • Hupac keeps volumes stable
  • Advancing towards net zero
  • MSC adds Sète container service
  • FedEx expands Laem Chabang facility to support EEC
  • Salmon and whisky exports for e-commerce imports
  • US-Mexican bridge doubles capacities
  • Bilbao hosts sustainable ports conference
  • Fresh leadership for Culina
  • Panama Canal traffic remains below average
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Increasing airside efficiency
  • 40 years of caring for maritime cargo
  • Bluewater to sell Apex

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • U-turn on de minimis ban, following 'processing issues', as trade war heats up
  • Maersk eyes 'cut and run' moves as port congestion brings delays
  • Suez authority eyes swift return to canal, but it's 'safety first' for carriers
  • US tariff plans could drive Europe into the arms of Chinese EV makers
  • UK needs closer EU 'alignment' to rebuild food supply chains
  • End of sanction waiver for Iran port a threat to growing India-Russia trade
  • Container trades ended 2024 robustly, but eyes will now be on Far East exports
  • Canning capacity as ecommerce bubble breaks
  • OceanX: Another episode of 'Big Blue's Integrator Dream'...and more

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • VIDEO: Cooper Consolidated adds America's two largest E-Cranes to its fleet
    New Orleans, La.-based Cooper Group member Cooper Consolidated LLC reports that it is expanding its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series equilibrium cranes, the largest cranes built by
  • New leadership in place at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
    Korea's Hanwha Group formally completed its $100 million acquisition of what is now Hanwha Philly Shipyard on December 19, 2024. New leadership is now in place, with David Kim taking the role
  • VIDEO: Damen upgrades Van Oord cable layer Nexus
    Rotterdam-headquartered Van Oord has installed selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems on its 2014-built cable-laying vessel Nexus, making it fully IMO Tier III compliant. The work was carried out by the vessel's original

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Africa advances green shipping strategy
    African nations have outlined concrete steps to advance the green transition in shipping, with a focus on maritime governance, infrastructure development, and job creation. On 6-7 February, more than 200 representatives from 35 countries convened in Mombasa, Kenya, for a workshop aimed at supporting the implementation of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Revised Strategy for the Red
  • Lebanon's Maritime Sector: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
    Lebanon's maritime sector, a vital economic bridge between East and West, stands at a critical crossroads.
  • Gemini to launch US-Colombia service
    Gemini Cooperation, the new alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has announced a new service update, building on the FLS shuttle service between North and South America, which was initially introduced as part of the new grouping. Starting in mid-March, Gemini will launch the IAM America Shuttle 2 (GUF) to enhance connectivity between Asia, Europe, and Latin America via Cartagena, Colombia. Fo
  • Yara and NYK sign ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier charter deal
    Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA, a subsidiary of Yara International ASA, one of the world's largest ammonia distributors, has signed a time-charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) for an ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier. This vessel, with a capacity of 40,000 cubic meters, is scheduled for delivery in November 2026. It will have an overall length of 180 meters, a breadth of 3
  • Maersk announces Mombasa port delays
    Maersk has published a customer advisory regarding its proactive actions about the ongoing challenges at the Port of Mombasa in Kenya. In recent weeks, the Danish carrier has been facing berthing congestion due to higher-than-expected yard density and equipment constraints. As a result, vessel berthing and departure schedules have been impacted, leading to delays, according to the company's annou
  • Termavi orders Konecranes equipment for Vigo box terminal
    Terminales Marítimas de Vigo, S.L.U. (Termavi) has ordered two hybrid Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes equipped with the complete range of Konecranes Smart Features. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2024 and delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025. Termavi operates the main container terminal at Spain's Port of Vigo on the country's Atlantic coast and has impl
  • Chittagong Port Faces Severe Congestion Following Transport Strikes
    Chittagong Port is grappling with acute congestion at its outer anchorage and container yards due to repeated disruptions caused by Prime Mover and Trailer workers last week. The suspension of container transportation has led to a backlog of vessels and containers, significantly delaying port operations. As of Monday (10 February) morning, 14 container ships were waiting at the outer anchorage, s
  • Wan Hai boss: Higher contract rates for US West Coast shipments
    Wan Hai Lines' general manager Tommy Hsieh is optimistic that contract rates will be higher due to economic growth.
  • MPC Capital acquires 50% stake in BestShip
    The investment and asset management firm MPC Capital has acquired a 50% stake in BestShip from the Norwegian maritime group Wilhelmsen. This strategic move strengthens MPC Capital's maritime services portfolio and supports its expansion into energy transition-focused initiatives. BestShip specializes in comprehensive, data-driven evaluations of vessels and fleets, focusing on energy efficiency an
  • Trade War 2.0: Trump intends to introduce additional tariffs
    President Donald Trump announced plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs targeting numerous countries next week, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war. The specifics of the countries that will be impacted remain undisclosed, although the president hinted at a comprehensive approach that could potentially address the US budget deficit.
  • Los Angeles Port Police arrest suspect, recover US$600,000 in stolen chassis
    Officers from the Los Angeles Port Police Criminal Investigation Section, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Police Department Commercial Crimes Unit, have arrested a suspect linked to multiple incidents of stolen chassis throughout the Port of Los Angeles. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation that led authorities to a facility in Gardena, California, where they also recover
  • Alliance restructure reshapes Asia-North America container trade
    February 1st marked the beginning of a new competitive landscape in the crucial deep-sea container trades from Asia to North America and Europe. Sea-Intelligence analyzed the shifts in market share among shipping line alliances compared to the previous year. The following figure illustrates the Asia-North America West Coast market share for March 2024 and March 2025, reflecting the alliances in o
  • Weekly Update: Stock Performance of Container Shipping Sector
    The container shipping industry continues to navigate a complex and ever-evolving landscape, shaped by shifting economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. Over the past week, stock prices across major shipping companies have reflected a mix of resilience and volatility, influenced by factors ranging from Red Sea security threats to fluctuating global trade demand. A
  • Electrification of Klaipeda Port quays set to begin
    The electrification of the first quays in Klaipeda Port is set to begin as a contract for infrastructure installation has been finalized. By next year, roll-on/roll-off ferries docked at the Lithuanian port will be powered directly from the shore, reducing both emissions and noise pollution. This initiative is a technological upgrade and a significant step toward enhancing the port's sustainabili
  • Melina Travlos re-elected as president of Union of Greek Shipowners
    The annual general assembly and elections for a new board of directors of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) was held on 6 February. Melina Travlos, Chair of the Board of shipping and transportation company Neptune Group, was re-elected president of the Union for a second term, while the first 10 elected members, in the order of their vote tally, are: Melina Travlos, Nikolaos Veniamis, Nikolaos
  • Twitter (X) Hack. What It Means for Investors and Cybersecurity Stocks
    In light of the recent cyber incidents at Platform X (formerly Twitter), the issue of cybersecurity has become more relevant than ever. And this relevance is the same for investors and companies operating in different sectors. One of the most high-profile cases was the Twitter (X) hack. The attackers gained access to the accounts of high-level individuals and organizations. The hacking of influen
  • Yang Ming strengthens intra-Asia service network
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming announced the optimization of its intra-Asia service network by enhancing its Japan (Kansai) - Taiwan - South China route (Japan Kansai Express, JKX) service, starting in early March. The route will be extended to the port of Haiphong in Vietnam, with the Yang Ming aiming to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia. The enhanced JKX service will offer a 21-day r
  • What is chain vaping?
    Chain vaping has become a common practice among certain vaping communities, where users continuously puff on their devices without taking a break. As more vapers turn to disposable e-cigarettes and vape pens, this behavior has sparked curiosity about its effects and why it's gaining traction. In this article, we'll explore what chain vaping is, how it differs from regular vaping, and the reasons
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces GRI from Asia & Oceania to Africa
    Hapag-Lloyd announces that a General Rate Increase (GRI) will be implemented for cargo transported from Asia and

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • South Korea's H-Line taps domestic yard for LNG bunker vessel
    South Korean owner H-Line Shipping has ordered an LNG bunkering vessel at domestic yard HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC). The contract covers an 18,000 cu m unit costing about KRW127bn ($87.6m) with no specified delivery date. H-Line's fleet predominantly consists of capsize bulkers, but the company is also active in the LNG and car carrier ...
  • NYK and Yara link up for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier newbuild
    Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has secured a charter deal from Yara Clean Ammonia, part of Norwegian ammonia and fertilizer manufacturer Yara for an ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier. Described as the world's first charter for such a vessel, the deal will see a 40,000 cu m newbuild enter service in late 2026. The ...
  • Seacon ships out another product tanker to Union Maritime
    Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping is selling another bareboat chartered modern chemical and oil products carrier to UK bulker and tanker player Union Maritime. The Qingdao-based owner and operator has struck a deal to offload the 2021-built 34,800 dwt MR1 Golden Dahlia for roughly $32.9m. Seacon said it would first buy the vessel out of its ...
  • MPC Capital takes stake in Wilhelmsen vessel performance management platform
    German asset and investment manager MPC Capital has bought into Norwegian maritime group Wilhelmsen's performance management firm BestShip. The Castor Maritime majority-owned Frankfurt-listed company has acquired a 50% stake for an undisclosed sum. The deal expands MPC Capital's maritime services and reinforces its growth in energy transition-related activities, the company said Monday. BestShip
  • Laden supramax grounds off Sakhalin
    Authorities in Russia's Far East scrambled over the weekend to prevent an environmental catastrophe as a Chinese bulk carrier grounded off the southwest coast of Sakhalin Island. The 2010-built, 56,700 dwt An Yang 2 ran aground in stormy conditions on Saturday night. No fuel spillage has been sighted so far, but videos of the ship ...
  • TGS adds to 4D streamer backlog offshore Norway
    Oslo-listed surveyor and seismic data specialist TGS has won two new contracts offshore Norway. The work scope covers 4D streamer acquisition projects, one in the North Sea and one in the Norwegian Sea, the company said Monday. The projects are scheduled to be acquired back-to-back, starting in June this year. They are estimated to last ...
  • Steel and aluminium up next in Trump's tariff campaign
    China's retaliatory tariffs on some American goods came into effect on Monday, while Donald Trump, the American president, vowed yesterday to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, with a full announcement to come today. "Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25% tariff," ...
  • Crew evacuate laden suezmax in Russia after engine room explosions
    A series of explosions yesterday in the engine room of a 22-year-old suezmax at the Russian Baltic port of Ust-Luga has put neighbour Finland on alert. The Turkish-owned Koala tanker, laden with 130,000 tonnes of heavy fuel oil, was about to set off from Ust-Luga when three explosions ripped through the engine room, forcing the ...
  • South Africa cracks down on polluting ships
    Following a series of casualties off its coast, South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill into law, strengthening South Africa's ability to combat ship-related pollution. Polluting ships now face stricter laws with fines of up to R10m ($541,000) for ships in contravention of air and ...
  • Poland to send abandoned Russian tanker for demolition
    Poland has ordered the removal of a Russian product tanker which has been stranded in the Port of Gdynia for over seven years. The 1987-built, 23,000 dwt

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Panama Canal recovery from drought overshadowed by Trump threat
    Now would normally be a time to celebrate the Panama Canal's recovery from the water crisis that impaired global supply...
  • Sanctions have fragmented Sovcomflot's structure and made it less Russian
    Sovcomflot's once dominant fleet of Russia tankers is now increasingly controlled by special purpose vehicles registered outside Russia as sanctions...
  • Greeks hail Europe's 'positive' swing towards shipping
    A 'great change' now evident in appreciation of industry's role, says UGS leader
  • First non-Russian LNG cargo in over a year transits through Bab el Mandeb
    The only three ships to sail the beleaguered shipping lane since January 2024 were all involved in transporting cargo from...
  • Is freedom of navigation under threat? Part II
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade returns to the freedom of navigation debate and asks whether states risk breaking international law...
  • Shipping remains committed to decarbonise despite Trump, say industry leaders
    More frequent kidnappings and charges against innocent seafarers when drugs are found stashed on ships are no help to recruiting
  • Yara flags doubts over green projects as profits fall
    Yara said it hoped to cut costs and focus on profitability amid a $290m net loss in the fourth quarter...
  • Big rise in ship recycling volumes as tanker and gas carrier scrap sales surge
    Some sellers are holding back on committing tonnage for recycling as they await an improvement in pricing
  • GTT and Cosco partner on large gas carriers and alternative fuels
    The latest agreement with GTT has raised the prospects that Cosco could soon order large LNG carriers at its own...
  • The week in charts: Could US box imports top pandemic peak? | New LNG supply to help uptake as ship fuel | Panamax sector shows signs of recovery
    The impact of tariffs on US containerised imports is still up for debate, new LNG exports from the US and...
  • Regulation is a must to make wind power work, says Cargill expert
    Cargill decarbonisation specialist Chris Hughes said modest efficiency gains from wind-assisted propulsion can be had today, but the high capex...
  • Geopolitical whiplash fuels Shanghai container futures' contrarian rally
    The 'new level of uncertainty' ushered in by Trump's presidency has begun brewing volatility in the shipping market
  • Explosions reported on dark fleet tanker
    The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged suezmax Koala experienced several explosions in its engine room before preparing to sail but Russian authorities...
  • The week in newbuildings: Fincantieri confirms firming of multibillion dollar cruise contract
    Orders for two tankers, two offshore vessels, four cruiseships and 10 boxships recorded in past week
  • Could US box imports top pandemic peak or will tariffs derail momentum?
    Last year, US imports were not far below levels seen during the pandemic boom of 2021-2022. This year is starting...
  • MOL start-up arm partners with Singapore government-linked fund
    Move will help develop Singapore's technology ecosystem. Singapore startups will be able to tap MOL Plus' networks in Japan to...
  • The Daily View: The coming storm
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
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    Why China presents a bigger risk to freedom of navigation than the Houthis | Baltimore bridge litigation could reach Supreme...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Tariffs introduce uncertainty amid growth in US steel imports
    Donald Trump said he planned to announce that the US would impose a 25% tariff on all imports of steel and aluminum, both of which are key cargo types for the breakbulk sector.
  • Stakeholders still in wait-and-see mode on US freight market turn
    While trucking companies and intermodal carriers believe contract rates will rise this summer, shippers are skeptical given past predictions that have fallen by the wayside.
  • January cargo spike kept Los Angeles-Long Beach rail dwells largely elevated
    But with a large drop in imports forecasted for the second half of February, terminal operators say they will get dwell times and cargo fluidity back to normal by the end of the month.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Appeals court rejects Jones Act challenge that sought to protect $197m rock vessel's market
    Decision leaves in place US decision to allow foreign-flag vessels in key stage of offshore wind projects
  • Germany's Deutsche ReGas cancels FSRU charter deal with state entity on Energos vessel
    Private terminal operator slams its government counterpart's pricing policy as 'ruinous'
  • Danaos Corp inks order for container ship pair in return to shipbuilding
    US-listed company restarts newbuilding activity with boxships in China
  • Are Donald Trump's first Iran sanctions moves the start of 'maximum pressure' or 'art of the deal'?
    Views vary on whether the US government will go all out to restrict Iran's oil exports
  • CMA CGM spends over $150m to snap up five container ships
    French liner closes secondhand deals with Belgium's CMB and Greece's Cape Shipping
  • Crunch time: Donald Trump to 'up the ante' in US-China trade war in April
    China began applying new tariffs on US goods on Sunday, but analysts expect retaliations to cease for now
  • H-Line Shipping joins growing yard crush for LNG bunker vessel newbuildings
    Five new vessels for growing sector announced in one day
  • Danaos Corp inks container ship pair in return to shipbuilding
    US-listed company restarts newbuilding activity with boxships in China
  • Boa inks potential double order for new semi-submersible heavylift design
    Norwegian family-owned company heads to China for fleet expansion
  • 'Natural step': Taylor Maritime changes name as more executives join board
    London-listed bulker owner completes change from investment fund to commercial company
  • Boa inks potential double order for new semi-submersible heavy-lift design
    Norwegian family-owned company heads to China for fleet expansion
  • Regulator fails to make case for 'naming and shaming' finance firms
    Lloyd's Market Association criticised plans to identify firms under investigation for wrongdoing
  • Eletson appeals bankruptcy judge's order and gains a win in Greek courts
    Battle could be brewing between legal authorities in New York and Athens over private owner's future
  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander: 'We have the capability to close the Strait of Hormuz'
    Naval officials waiting on word from Tehran after US maximum pressure kicks off again
  • Evalend Shipping named as owner behind $370m LNG bunker vessel orders
    Another private shipowner dives in on emerging market for LNG fuelling
  • Seacon Shipping banks tidy profit after flipping tanker to Union Maritime
    Golden Dahlia bought back for $21m and then sold on for nearly $33m
  • How Trump tariffs on steel and aluminium could hit geared bulkers
    Supramaxes would likely feel the effects, if the levies translate to a change in shipping demand
  • Finnish firm Hacklin back in shipowning with deal to invest in Nordic Chartering
    Finnish groups announce acquisition of 'considerable stake' by logistics player
  • Golar FLNG unit produces first LNG at BP's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim
    LNG carrier due alongside floater this quarter to ship out initial volumes
  • NYK and Yara claim world-first time charter for an ammonia-fuelled midsize gas carrier
    Japanese owner locks in deal on newbuilding ordered a year ago
  • Top ship insurers sitting on record $6.2bn buffer despite expensive year for major claims
    Bumper investment returns set to mask long-running underwriting losses for protection and indemnity players
  • Trump Gaza takeover talk hits prospect of Red Sea return for shipping, owners say
    Shock announcement by US president raises fears that Houthis could resume ship attacks
  • Russian tanker stuck in Polish port for eight years to be removed
    Product carrier Khatanga was owned by bankrupt Murmansk Shipping
  • Norden CEO Jan Rindbo seeks to dial down risk and build tanker pool
    Geopolitical outlook this year means Norden will focus on being 'nimble'
  • Snap up Golden Ocean and 2020 Bulkers, Fearnley says as it calls cape rate bottom
    Analysts maintain 'buy' recommendation for bulker sector
  • Buy Golden Ocean and 2020 Bulkers, Fearnleys says as it calls cape rate bottom
    Analysts maintain buy recommendation for bulker sector
  • Trafigura and Sinokor snap up VLCCs on time charters as market hunts fresh clues on tie-up
    One-year deals emerge for big tankers as trader and shipowner's business appears ever more intertwined
  • New GTT boss quits in shock move after just eight months in top job
    Chairman Philippe Berterottiere to step in as Jean-Baptiste Choimet heads for exit
  • Explosion hits engine room of dark fleet tanker in Russian port
    Flag-hopping vessel is said to be in no danger of sinking or spilling oil
  • Robert Uggla and Lauritzen-backed Navigare Capital inks container ship order in China
    Clarksons says deal could total six panamaxes
  • MPC Capital buys into Wilhelmsen platform in first deal since Castor Maritime takeover
    German owner and asset manager says it has expanded maritime services division with deal involving technology platform
  • MOL Plus to join Singapore's Seeds Capital as co-investment partner
    MOL's VC arm will connect Singapore start-ups with investors and corporates in Japan
  • First non-sanctioned LNG carrier in over 12 months heads north through Red Sea
    Asyad Shipping-controlled vessel signalling it has armed guards on board
  • Jaldhi Overseas inks gas carrier newbuildings in China
    Russian Far East on alert after Chinese bulker runs aground off Sakhalin (video)
  • Cargo ship runs aground in Sakhalin
    No fuel leak reported so far from coal-carrying supramax

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American Shipper web site
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  • Trump tariffs see retailers boosting US container imports
    Imports are forecast to remain elevated at major U.S. container ports as shippers try to stay a step ahead of levies on China and other producer countries, according to the Global Port Tracker report released Monday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. There's no end in sight for monthslong frontloading, which has carried [...]
  • Waiting for a plunge in Red Sea freight rates? 'Hold my container,' say carriers
    While the head of the Suez Canal expects shipping to normalize by late March, container shipping lines see a longer timeline.

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