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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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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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