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March 11, 2025

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Exim India web site
MARCH 11, 2025
  • CTL BHP International Expo & Conference 2025 opens today
  • DPIIT study highlights key insights and strategies to enhance women's participation in India's logistics sector
  • Shipping Ministry sets goal to complete 150 projects by Sept. 2025
  • CMA CGM announces $20 billion investment in US maritime economy
  • Bills of Lading Bill tabled
  • Small engg exporters urge govt to cut import tariffs to counter US threat
  • Withdraw from all negotiations with the US, says GTRI
  • Govt notifies anti-dumping duty on chemical from China, Japan
  • CFSAI & NACFS jointly host captivating maritime logistics conclave on 'Logistics Preparedness for Viksit Bharat @ 2047'

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 11, 2025
  • Gebrüder Weiss reports 2024 growth
  • Kale to support customs clearance at KIX
  • New helpline for female seafarers
  • French shipping giant investing in US logistics
  • New M&M office in Taiwan
  • Renault Trucks charging partnership
  • Fire risk in port equipment - TT Club urges action
  • Volsdal named PostNord Norway CEO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Harder Logistics relocating HQ in October
  • EU transport - BGL, FNTR, NLA report issues
  • Growing RIX wants to attract even more cargo

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 10, 2025
  • Tariffs will puncture North American trucking industry recovery
  • Box ship in collision with tanker off UK coast
  • OceanX: Dispirited K+N & DHL; MSC's terminal coup; CMA CGM catches the Trump express
  • 'Crisis-resistant' Gebrüder Weiss enjoys revenue growth despite market challenges
  • CMA CGM could build medium-size vessels in US, says Saade
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 10 | TPM25, Hutchison Ports and tariff impacts
  • M&A speculation swirls as EV Cargo unveils 'robust financial position'
  • GXO Wincanton deal could see supermarkets funded to invest in new 3PL
  • Lack of respect will dash carrier hopes of forwarding success
  • Charter rates for PCTCs falling as tariffs put brake on EVs
  • Global container trade still strong, but front-loading not the cause
  • SolitAir betting on India with $25m investment pledge
  • TPM: When the higher cost of air cargo can pay dividends
  • Flights cancelled as German airport workers strike
  • Houthis threaten Israel with more 'naval operations'

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 10, 2025
  • U.S.-flag tanker Stena Immaculate on fire off U.K.
    All crew aboard the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate are safe, the BBC quotes Stena Bulk president and CEO Erik Hånell, as saying. According to multiple reports citing on-line tracking data, the ship
  • MAN 175D picked to power DOF Sea Dragon OSV newbuild
    Poland's Crist Shipyard has ordered six MAN 12V175D variable speed gensets in connection with the construction of an OSV (offshore support vessel) for DOF. Provisionally named Sea Dragon, the OSV is set

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Container News web site
MARCH 10, 2025
  • PSA withdraws from Tuticorin three years ahead of schedule
    India's PSA Sical, a joint venture of PSA (62.5%) and local Sical (37.5%), has withdrawn prematurely from its concession to operate Berth 7 at Tuticorin, which was supposed to end in 2028, according to DynaLiners report. The decision is attributed to a decrease in container volumes, high contractually mandated royalties, and a lack of infrastructure support from the port authority, according to D
  • Container Bars: A Creative and Sustainable Trend in Modern Design
    Container bars are an innovative and sustainable trend in modern architecture and design, repurposing shipping containers as the core structure for bars and casual eateries. Made of durable steel, these containers are retrofitted to create functional and stylish spaces. The charm of container bars lies in their industrial aesthetic, featuring corrugated metal surfaces, large open windows, and ret
  • Hapag-Lloyd's HGT acquires majority stake in French port operator
    Hapag-Lloyd's Terminal & Infrastructure division Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has completed the acquisition of 60% of the shares in CNMP LH, the operator of the Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, from Seafrigo Group. The remaining 40% of the shares in CNMP LH will continue to be held by Seafrigo Group, a company specialized in temperature-controlled food logistics. The contracting par
  • Landlocked Hungary breaks ground on terminal construction in Italy
    Landlocked Hungary has begun construction on its own sea terminal in Trieste, Italy, located approximately 200 kilometers from its nearest border. The first phase of the 278,000 TEU Adria Port project includes a 250-meter quay, with plans to extend it by an additional 400 meters in the future. According to DynaLiners report, the project is now expected to be completed by 2028, two years later tha
  • Major container lines reshape Far East service networks
    Several box carriers have announced changes in their Far East service networks aiming to improve and upgrade their products. SeaLead has introduced a new service, the Far East-India Express (FIX3), connecting the Far East and India. Operated by six vessels ranging from 2,500 to 4,500 TEUs, the route includes calls at the Chinese port of Shanghai, Ningbo and Guangzhou, the Indian port of Nhava She
  • Container ship and tanker collide in North Sea, fires reported; Emergency response underway
    A container ship and a tanker collided in the North Sea, with fires reported on both vessels. The alarm was raised at 09:48 GMT, and emergency response teams were quickly deployed. According to the British Coastguard, a Humberside coastguard rescue helicopter, lifeboats from Skegness, Bridlington, Mablethorpe, and Cleethorpes, an HM Coastguard fixed-wing aircraft, and nearby vessels with firefigh
  • Noordkasteel bridge out of service after barge collision in Antwerp
    On 4 March, an inland barge coming out of the Fruit Terminal in Antwerp, Belgium collided with the Noordkasteel bridge, causing the bridge to remain in a closed position. While there are no reported injuries, the bridge cannot be opened, and as a result, all marine traffic sailing via the bridge has been halted. According to Maersk's advisory, port authorities are currently inspecting the bridge
  • US plans to impose fees on China-linked ships, pressures allies to follow: Possible Scenarios
    The United States is considering imposing docking fees at its ports on any vessel belonging to a fleet that includes Chinese-built or Chinese-flagged ships, according to a draft executive order
  • Global Ports Holding secures 50-year lease for Greenock Cruise Port
    Global Ports Holding (GPH), one of the world's largest cruise port operators, has signed a 50-year lease agreement with Clydeport Operations, a subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, to manage operations at Greenock Cruise Port. According to the statement, this milestone marks another success for Greenock, which has seen record-breaking cruise calls and rising passenger numbers. In 2024 alone, the termi
  • Boxship scrapes sanctioned tanker off Ambarli port
    A feeder ship and an oil tanker sustained damage after both vessels collided off Turkey's Ambarli port on 7 March. The 2005-built 672 TEU Orita, was moving towards anchorage, when it came into contact with the anchored 1993-built 150,000 dwt Suezmaz tanker Mia, at 3.30 pm local time. Mia and its owner, Seychelles-registered Veline Shiptrade Inc., have been sanctioned by the US Office of Foreign A
  • Gebrüder Weiss nears US$3 billion in annual revenue
    Gebrüder Weiss, an international transport and logistics company, closed its 2024 fiscal year with net revenues of approximately US$3 billion, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the previous year. The company experienced significant revenue growth across its key sectors. The Air & Sea segment recorded the highest increase, surpassing US$1 billion, a 21% rise from 2023. "We're firmly on track:
  • South Africa's TNPA seeks private operator for Durban's multipurpose terminal
    Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), a South African major operator, is looking for a private operator for the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Durban's Maydon Wharf precinct. TNPA has published a request for proposals (RFP) for companies to bid to design, develop, fund, construct, operate, and maintain the terminal for a 25-year concession period before transferring it back to TNPA. The
  • Advanced trailer operation test at Tomakomai Port
    MITSUI E&S, Tomakomai Kuribayashi Transportation, and Hino Motors conducted a demonstration experiment at Tomakomai International Container Terminal from 11-13 January 2025. This initiative was part of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Port Technology Development Program, which focused on enhancing trailer operations in container yards. With labor shortages and an
  • Metal Park to develop US$28 million storage hub in KEZAD
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, one of the largest operators of integrated economic zones, together with its strategic client Metal Park, has announced the launch of the first phase of Metal Park's cutting-edge Storage Hub. This facility will provide top-tier storage solutions and support services for businesses in the region. Located in the KEZAD Free Zone, the Metal Park Storage
  • PIL names fourth 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) announced the naming of its fourth 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel. The boxship was named Kota Embun and was christened by Evelyn Ng, wife of Ng Kee Choe, Deputy Chairman of PIL, during a ceremony at Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard. Derived from the Malay word for "dew," Embun symbolizes renewal and harmony with nature, reflecting PIL's commitment to susta
  • Revolutionizing Fashion Logistics: The Future of Supply Chains, Sustainability, and Smart Technology
    The backbone of apparel sector operations, fashion logistics, controls the systematic movement of products, which begins at design creation and ends when consumers acquire clothing items. The fashion logistics sector has reached 2025 in the middle of a decisive evolutionary phase because of emerging technology advancements while addressing sustainability needs and changing consumer expectations.
  • ABP submits plans for UK's largest floating solar project at Barrow
    Associated British Ports (ABP), one of the UK's leading port operators, has taken a major step in its vision for the Port of Barrow by submitting a planning application for the country's largest floating solar project, Barrow EnergyDock. This marks a key milestone in ABP's broader Masterplan, launched last September, aimed at fostering growth and strengthening the local economy. Set to be install

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Splash web site
MARCH 10, 2025
  • Hapag-Lloyd's ports arm takes over terminal in Le Havre
    Hapag-Lloyd's terminal and infrastructure division Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has acquired a 60% stake in CNMP (Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires), operator of Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, France. The remaining 40% of the shares in CNMP will continue to be held by temperature-controlled food logistics specialist Seafrigo Group. Le Havre numbers among the ...
  • Massive fire erupts as tanker and boxship crash off UK coast
    A major rescue operation is underway in the North Sea after a product tanker and a containership crashed and caught fire off the coast of Hull in east Yorkshire, UK. A US-flagged MR tanker Stena Immaculate was struck by the Portugal-flagged containership Solong while at anchor off the Humber Estuary. Multiple nearby vessels are on ...
  • Havila seals Peterson PSV extension
    Norwegian OSV owner Havila Shipping has secured a contract extension for its platform supply vessel Havila Borg. The Fosnavåg-based company has fixed the 2009-built unit to energy industry logistics provider Peterson Den Helder for a period of around 215 days in direct continuation of its existing contract with Peterson Offshore affiliate. The deal covers three ...
  • South Africa seeks operator for multipurpose terminal in Durban
    South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is looking for an operator for a multipurpose terminal in Durban. The state-run ports and freight-rail operator has invited interested parties to submit proposals to design, develop, fund, build, operate, maintain, and transfer the terminal in the Maydon Wharf Precinct for a 25-year concession period. The precinct, extending ...
  • Ocean Winds secures license for 1,125MW Korean offshore wind project
    Ocean Winds, a joint venture between France's Engie and Portuguese electric utilities company EDP, has been granted an electricity business license for its Hanbando wind farm off South Korea. The 1,125MW bottom-fixed project is located in the exclusive economic zone off Incheon. The license grants the project exclusive development rights over the sea space and ...
  • Performance Shipping closes financing for LR2 newbuilds
    Greece's Performance Shipping has secured financing for its third newbuilding in China through another sale and leaseback deal. The Nasdaq-listed tanker owner and operator of seven ships on the water and four on order is selling its LNG-ready scrubber-fitted LR2/aframax product and crude oil carrier to an unnamed counterparty and chartering it back for eight ...
  • AI seen as the tech shaping shipping the most in the coming decade
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seen by Splash readers as the technology having the most significant impact on maritime operations in the coming 10 years in an ongoing survey being carried out in association with Inmarsat. AI beat out other tech making plenty of shipping headlines such as blockchain, Big Data analytics and Internet of Things ...
  • Keppel snaps up Global Marine Group
    UK-based subsea cabling specialist Global Marine Group (GMG) has been acquired by Singapore's Keppel Infrastructure Fund and a co-investor. The transaction, led by Keppel's private investment vehicle will see 100% of GMG taken from J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO) for an undisclosed sum. JFLCO took over the business in 2020 for around $250m. GMG operates ...
  • AET to develop world's longest-range hybrid electric vessel
    AET, a subsidiary of Malaysia's top shipping line MISC, has signed an agreement to develop the world's longest-range plug-in hybrid-electric vessel with modular marine batteries developer Fleetzero. Under the agreement, one of AET's lightering support vessels (LSV) will be retrofitted with a plug-in hybrid-electric system. The vessel will operate primarily on battery power, reducing greenhouse ...
  • Rongtua Shipping orders chemical tanker brace at China Merchants yard
    Rongtua Shipping Group has placed an order for its first stainless steel chemical tankers at China Merchants Jinling Dingheng shipyard. The Singapore logistics company is moving into the sector with a pair of 25,900 dwt newbuilds. Delivery dates and financial details have not been disclosed. The vessels will meet Tier III emission standards and be ...
  • Dana Petroleum terminates sale of Western Isles FPSO
    Aberdeen-headquartered oil player Dana Petroleum has terminated the agreement with NEO Energy for the acquisition of the Western Isles FPSO. Jersey Oil & Gas, NEO Energy's partner in the Buchan Horst joint venture, said in a statement that the termination comes after the agreement reached its longstop date at the end of February 2025. It ...
  • Rare capesize scrapping set to proceed
    Lila Global has arranged to scrap a 25-year-old capesize vessel, making it the second reported cape to head to the breakers this year. In January, NYK Bulkship Korea scrapped the 27-year-old Lady Cedros, beached at Alang, India. After Russia attacked Ukraine, buyers rescued a string of vintage ships from demolition, vessels sold at record prices, often to ...
  • Houthis warn attacks on merchant ships could resume tomorrow
    The Houthis in Yemen issued an ultimatum to Israel on Friday, repeating it yesterday. Unless Israel resumes shipments of humanitarian aid into Gaza by Tuesday, the Houthis will resume attacks on ships. "If the Israeli enemy continues after the first four days to prevent the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip ... then we ...
  • MOL spends $1.7bn buying Dutch tank terminal operator
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is buying LBC Tank Terminals, one of the world's largest independent tank terminal operators primarily handling and storing chemicals in Europe and the US. The acquisition of the Dutch firm will cost $1.72bn with the closing of the transaction subject to obtaining permits and approvals from relevant authorities. LBC ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 10, 2025
  • Are spot rates sinking due to alliance reshuffle or US tariff chaos?
    Container shipping's tariff exposure is rising and looks set to become much worse in April. Falling spot rates could be...
  • English arbitration law gets biggest shake-up in decades
    Update designed to reinforce London's standing as top location for dispute resolution
  • Ship recycling activity 'unremarkable' as few sales concluded
    A surge in ship recycling sales at the start of the year has stalled as freight markets have stabilised
  • Sanctioned ships laden with Russian diesel descend on Syria's Baniyas
    Russia steps in to meet Syria's oil demand
  • Tanker and containership left ablaze after collision off the UK coast
    The UK coastguard continues to coordinate the emergency response and is assessing the need for a counter-pollution operation
  • Global Chartering and Sekavin launch fuels partnership
    GCL operation spanning about 40 bulkers will aim to leverage Sekavin's worldwide network
  • The week in charts: 'State actors' were behind recent tanker explosions | Dry bulk scrapping could finally take off | Trump's obsession with US shipbuilding
    Owners of oil tankers calling at Russian ports are at risk following a recent spate of naval mine explosions, an...
  • The week in newbuildings: Sharp drop in ordering activity
    Orders for two bulk carriers, two boxships, two gas carriers, four deck cargoships and eight tankers recorded in the past...
  • Andrew Forrest calls for $100 IMO carbon levy to make green ammonia happen
    Australian miner Fortescue docked its converted supply vessel Green Pioneer in a PR pitch to the IMO to set ambitious...
  • Houthis issue four-day ultimatum
    If Israel continues to prevent aid from entering Gaza, then the Iran-backed Houthi rebel militia in Yemen will resume its...
  • The Daily View: Commercial clarity
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • SITC full-year profit nearly doubled to $1bn
    Trump's tariff policies are expected to disrupt markets and impact shipping demand
  • HMM appoints Choi as chief amid industry uncertainty and privatisation challenges
    New chief executive faces many challenges, including an extremely uncertain market environment, the company's diversification strategy and a stalled privatisation
  • MOL acquires LBC Tank Terminals for $1.7bn to expand chemical and green energy logistics
    MOL has decided to make the important tank terminal operator its wholly owned subsidiary, thereby providing an integrated chemical logistics...
  • Daily Briefing
    More tankers turn to China's Dongying as covert hub for sanctioned tonnage | State actors' were behind recent tanker explosions...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 10, 2025
  • Cross-border spot truck rates rise as shippers ride tariff rollercoaster
    US-bound spot truck shipments from Canada are shrinking but rates are rising, while Mexico-US spot market shipments outpace pricing, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
  • Houthi militants threaten to restart attacks on Red Sea shipping
    The threat underscores the fragility of the Red Sea security situation and the reluctance of ocean carriers to return to Suez Canal transits until the safety of crew, ships and cargo can be guaranteed.
  • Hapag-Lloyd's ports arm buys majority stake in Le Havre terminal
    Having control over port operations has become a key element of container shipping that enables the fast turnaround of ships and improved schedule reliability.
  • PydanticAI is The AI Agent Framework You Need
    Learn how to structure unstructured data and create production-ready AI applications using PydanticAI.
  • Air cargo rates tumble as market adjusts to looming 'de minimis' changes
    While strong e-commerce demand last year filled all available air freight capacity out of China and kept the industry in peak season mode, recent US moves to clamp down on low-value Chinese imports have rattled the market.
  • In the midst of chaos, some good news emerges for domestic intermodal
    Domestic intermodal's share of the US long-haul truck market has risen over the past two quarters, though that resiliency is going to be tested in the months to come, writes analyst Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 10, 2025
  • Coal market dents seaborne dry cargo forecast, Howe Robinson says
    UK shipbroker highlights Bauxite as bright spark
  • Ernst Russ seafarer still missing after collision sparks explosions
    All 23 crew members from Stena Immaculate are safe, as are 13 of the Solong's mariners
  • Fiery collision's cargoes included US military jet fuel and toxic chemical
    Stena-Crowley MR carrier was on charter to US Navy logistics unit
  • Tankers with Canadian cargoes caught up in US tariff turmoil
    One vessel redirects to Europe after loading in Canada and another thought about it
  • 'Multiple explosions': Crew of US-flag tanker abandon ship after collision with container vessel
    At least 32 crew members brought ashore after what owner Stena Bulk describes as an 'allision' - implying its tanker was stationary
  • Tankers with Canadian cargoes caught up in US tariff tumult
    One vessel redirects to Europe after loading in Canada and another thought about it
  • US FLNG project developer Delfin Midstream wins export licence extension
    New energy secretary Chris Wright inks documents on stage during CERAWeek in Houston
  • Commodity Care and Apex Bulk Marine 'unfairly blamed' for charter dispute
    Director Mohit Sharma says operational and external factors are cause of challenges
  • Clarksons shares tumble as investors respond to global unrest and questions over use of cash pile
    Stock falls as geopolitical uncertainty trumps record results at London-listed shipbroker
  • MPC Container Ships hives off veteran brace in resilient S&P market
    Boxship tonnage provider moves as secondhand market continues to defy falling freight rates
  • 'Tremendous commotion': Venezuela's Maduro blasts Donald Trump over scrapped oil export deal
    President claims flights have been 'affected' by decision not to renew Chevron's licence
  • Tanker and container ship 'on fire' after collision in the North Sea
    Tanker reportedly collided with cargo vessel off eastern England
  • Eletson signs Dualog gas carrier fleet deal against background of ownership battle
    Greek owner says move will improve efficiency across its 20 LPG and LEG vessels
  • Tanker 'on fire' after collision with container ship in the North Sea
    Tanker reportedly collided with cargo vessel off eastern England
  • Ship speeds at all-time lows as industry slow-steams towards green goals, Clarksons data shows
    Researcher Oran Creedon reveals how eco considerations are prompting action from owners
  • John Fredriksen: 'Shipping still by far the most important sector for Seatankers'
    Tycoon says the best deals can be made during times of global turmoil
  • Torm boss Jacob Meldgaard and other executives handed options with 'theoretical' worth of $4.1m
    Danish tanker owner encouraging management team to work in common interest with shareholders
  • Hoegh Autoliners looking at massive new vessels to bump up volumes
    Rates drop sequentially as high and heavy volumes fall
  • Laden Seapeak-owned LNG carrier heads into Red Sea with US cargo
    But shipowner updates that vessel is heading to Jordan
  • 'Brilliant': CMA CGM and MSC jostle for favour with dealmaker-in-chief Donald Trump
    Politically savvy deals present a new kind of competition amid Washington's pressure on shipping
  • Andrew Forrest's iron ore giant Fortescue will retrofit zero-carbon engines to bulkers 'by end of decade'
    One of Australia's richest people doubles down on environmental targets and urges IMO to set global carbon tax at $100 a tonne
  • First shuttle tanker loading from new Norwegian oil field set for April
    Bodil Knutsen had been due to lift initial crude this month
  • Laden Seapeak-owned LNG carrier takes Red Sea route with US cargo
    Energy major sends cargo through troubled waterways
  • Sanctioned tanker ships first Russian diesel to Syria in more than a decade
    Former Sovcomflot MR vessel has docked in Baniyas after loading in Primorsk
  • US 'blocks' Canada plan for task force to combat shadow tanker fleet
    Trump administration reportedly rejects proposal ahead of G7 meeting
  • 'Maritime threat': Houthis issue ultimatum over Israeli blockade of Gaza aid
    Four-day deadline interpreted as threat against shipping
  • Hong Kong-listed SITC sees 2024 profit double to over $1bn
    Container operator warns of overcapacity in 2025 due to a 'gradual return to normal from disruptions'
  • Livanos and Vardinoyiannis ventures strike bunkering partnership
    Greek marine fuels supplier Sekavin becomes strategic partner of DryLog-Arcelor Mittal joint venture
  • Keppel's infrastructure fund buys UK subsea cable solutions provider Global Marine Group
    Singaporean investment fund acquires UK company from private equity firm JF Lehman
  • Stamatis Tsantanis sees big bulker strategy deliver record profit for Seanergy
    US-listed firm continues betting on robust demand
  • Capesize bulker damaged in Yangtze estuary collision with Chinese ship
    Left forepeak tank of Daehan-built bulk carrier has been breached
  • Clarksons banks record profit in year of 'disruption, complexity and opportunity' for shipping
    Results supported by a very strong year for shipbroking, Andi Case says
  • Tor Olav Troim-backed Bruton gets 'buy' rating as ABG Sundal Collier sees 'attractive vehicle' for investing
    Bank started equity research coverage with target price of NOK 67
  • AET to retrofit lightering support vessel with marine batteries
    Retrofit is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 82% or 1,220 tonnes
  • Keppel's infrastructure fund buys UK subsea cable solutions provider Global Marine Group
    Singaporean investment fund buys UK company from private equity firm JF Lehman
  • MOL acquires Dutch bulk liquid storage company LBC Tank Terminals
    LBC handles and stores chemical storage facilities in Europe and the US

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 10, 2025
  • SmartLynx Airlines disbanding cargo charter fleet
    SmartLynx Airlines is retreating from the cargo market after losing a contract with DHL Express and will focus on charter operations for passenger airlines.
  • VIDEO: US military support tanker involved in fiery collision off English coast
    An oil tanker operating as a U.S. military support vessel was on fire off the coast of England Monday after it was hit by a Portuguese-flagged container ship.
  • Global manufacturing is repositioning - but it's complicated
    While manufacturers initially sought tariff relief by relocating production to Southeast Asia, trade compliance experts say these "tariff-friendly" locations are increasingly vulnerable to reciprocal tariffs.

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