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February 11, 2025

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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
  • Daily Briefing
    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
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • 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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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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