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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
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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
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FEBRUARY 10, 2025
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  • 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
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    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
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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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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