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April 11, 2025

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Exim India web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • CONCOR commences escorted movement of empty reefer containers
  • BLR Logistiks helps IKEA deploy first electric heavy-duty truck
  • Dedicated digital portal launched to facilitate private investment in National Waterways
  • Commerce Minister asks exporters not to panic given the global trade scenario; apprises them about BTA with the US
  • Indian Register of Shipping marks 50th Foundation Day with release of Special Cover by India Post
  • MOL to install wind-assisted ship propulsion system on LNG carrier
  • VOC Port commences dredging operations at North Cargo Berth-III to accommodate bigger vessels
  • Shipbuilding in India: Hoping for a Resurgence
  • DP World Mundra posts over 13% growth in FY 2024-25, handles 1.4 million TEUs
  • India ends transhipment facility for B'desh exports
  • Paradip Port draft notification
  • Mega container vessel docks at Vizhinjam Port
  • CMA CGM Group unveils its corporate purpose
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • An industry facing great changes
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  • GXO expanding Mediterranean operations
  • DB Cargo UK opens green terminal
  • Singapore's SeaLead expanding into Spain
  • Zeebrugge achieves new draught record
  • Yang Ming orders methanol-ready containerships
  • A second Il-96-400T for Sky Gates Airlines
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
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  • Clean Earth upgrades fleet
  • Averitt promotes Gantt to RVP for Florida

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 10, 2025
  • De minimis-induced ecommerce demand slump could cripple freighter operators
  • UK competition regulator extends GXO-Wincanton decision day
  • 'Tariff hell' leaves industries in limbo - 'not a great environment to plan'
  • Top forwarders all set for cash flow boost as earnings sag
  • MSC and CMA CGM gobble up capacity from non-operators
  • Shippers in Asia restart ocean shipment bookings - but not from China
  • Air freight rates ex-Dhaka set to surge after transhipment options are cut
  • 'Restoring America's maritime dominance' - stop laughing at the back of the class
  • Transatlantic turbulence as carriers' focus switches to 'what we can control'
  • 'Stop-gap measures' shippers could use to cope with the China tariff crisis
  • Amazon cancels Chinese orders and eyes US expansion

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 10, 2025
  • MARAD to play a key role in implementing Trump maritime executive order
    As part of President Trump's executive order to restore America's maritime dominance, the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) will coordinate with various stakeholders to create a Maritime Action Plan (MAP). The
  • Ship Repair USA: Panel tackles tariffs, metal prices
    Marine Log's Ship Repair USA conference, taking place in New Orleans on June 10-11, is set to bring together key industry professionals to address the unique challenges facing small and medium-sized shipyards.
  • Industry applauds wide ranging Trump executive order on maritime
    President Trump's much anticipated executive order on maritime turns out to be far more comprehensive than some preliminary reports had suggested. And it's getting applause from across the maritime industry. "The Shipbuilders

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Container News web site
APRIL 10, 2025
  • Russian seaborne oil exports fall 6%, but remain largely unaffected by new sanctions
    "During the first quarter of 2025, Russian oil exports have fallen 6% year-on-year. Clean tanker exports were down 13%, while dirty tanker exports fell 4%. Despite the fall, it appears that exports have mostly been unaffected by the recent sanctions," says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. In early January, the Biden Administration ramped up the pressure on Russian oil exports by
  • BIMCO updates War Risk Clauses
    The Documentary Committee of BIMCO has approved revisions to its War Risk Clauses to reflect changes in the geopolitical challenges facing the shipping industry. The Documentary Committee reviewed the existing BIMCO War Risk Clauses and agreed on the updated versions, BIMCO War Risk Clause for Voyage Charter Parties 2025 (VOYWAR 2025) and the BIMCO War Risk Clause for Time Charter Parties 2025 (C
  • Trump unveils plan to revive U.S. shipbuilding industry
    U.S. President Donald Trump enacted an executive order aimed at revitalizing the United States maritime and shipbuilding industries, with a focus on both commercial and military sectors. Titled "Restoring America's Maritime Dominance", the order outlines a comprehensive Maritime Action Plan designed to strengthen the nation's maritime capabilities. A key component of this strategy is the creation
  • 2025 Process Orchestration Trends
    See what 800+ IT leaders say about orchestration challenges-and where automation is headed next.
  • Higher box traffic at Saudi ports in March
    In March, the ports operated by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) experienced a 13.6% increase in container handling, nearing 700,000 TEUs, up from 616,000 TEUs in the same month of the previous year. The number of exported containers surged by 32%, amounting to 280,341 TEUs compared to 212,672 TEUs, while imported containers rose by 7.8% to 281,216 TEUs from 260,912 TEUs. However, the volume of
  • Iraq's Basra Gateway Terminal marks container vessel handling record
    ICTSI-operated Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) has set a new industry benchmark with the successful handling of the 16,000 TEU container ship HMM Daon, the largest vessel to dock at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq. BGT's ability to efficiently handle ULCVs is the result of continued infrastructure investments, including the deployment of three post-panamax ship-to-shore cranes. "The modern facilities,
  • Global bunker indices maintain upward trend
    At the end of the 14th week of the year, the global bunker indices of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) maintained a moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index increased by 5.94 USD, rising from 503.31 USD/MT last week to 508.53 USD/MT, the VLSFO index edged up by 3.85 USD, remaining at 587.68 USD/MT, while the MGO index climbed by 5.94 USD, from 768.81 USD/MT last week to 774.75 USD/MT. "However, at
  • Gemini shuttles record elite schedule reliability levels in February
    In more than 30 years, the domain of the container shipping alliances has always been exclusively on mainliner, deep-sea services, with individual carrier members operating their own feeder services. Sea-Intelligence notes that the newly launched Gemini Cooperation has taken a different approach to their alliance network design, incorporating a hub-and-spoke model within their formal alliance, wi
  • ITI to receive largest mobile harbor crane in Chile
    Chile's Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI) has acquired a Gottwald ESP.10 mobile harbor crane, the largest in the Konecranes portfolio, to move containers on super-post Panamax (SPP) vessels. This investment will allow ITI to efficiently operate the largest ships calling on the west coast of South America. The crane was shipped pre-assembled on the MN AAL Hamburg from the Dutch Port of Westdorp
  • DP World kicks off expansion works at Duke Point Terminal
    DP World has officially launched the construction of the Duke Point Terminal expansion, aiming to enhance Vancouver Island's connectivity and trade resilience with global markets. With support from Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Port of Nanaimo, DP World's Duke Point Terminal project is expected to increase operational efficiency and handling capacities. Once completed, the terminal's berth leng
  • Port of Osaka selects Mitsubishi Logisnext's box terminal gate system
    Mitsubishi Logisnext, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has delivered a new advanced-function container terminal gate, a facility that serves as a nodal point for various types of cargo transport by sea and land, to Dream Island Container Terminal at the port of Osaka in Japan. The new container terminal gate, Mitsubishi Logisnext's first system incorporating advanced functionali
  • Trump blinks as China holds firm
    The US president blinked first in an escalating tariff war, declaring last night that import duties imposed on countries that had not retaliated, will be paused for 90 days, giving an immediate boost to global stock markets. The 90-day pause on higher tariffs will be suspended, but the 10% baseline rate will remain, while tariffs on China have been increased again to 125%. There is a point at whi
  • Premier Alliance's first vessel docks at Port of New York and New Jersey
    The Port of New York and New Jersey marked a new milestone on 28 March, celebrating the maiden voyage of the ONE Eagle at Port Liberty Bayonne. The 14,026 TEU boxship is the first vessel to call the Port of New York and New Jersey from the Premier Alliance, the new cooperation of HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and Yang Ming. ONE Eagle's arrival was recognized with a small ceremony on board hos
  • India Revokes Transshipment Facility for Bangladeshi Exports to Third Countries
    India has revoked the transshipment facility it had extended to Bangladesh nearly five years ago, a move that could mark a shift in regional trade dynamics. On 8 April, the Land Customs Section of the Indian Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs issued a notification rescinding Circular No. 29/2020, which had been in effect since 29 June 2020. The circular allowed Bangladeshi export cargo to

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Splash web site
APRIL 10, 2025
  • Subsea7 extends fixture for Eidesvik JV vessel
    Subsea7 has extended the contract with Eidesvik Seven Chartering, the company's joint venture with Norwegian owner Eidesvik, for the subsea vessel Seven Viking. The Oslo-listed offshore engineering and services player has exercised the remaining option for 2026 and added 2027 as another firm year. The deal for the 2013 Ulstein-built vessel comes with an additional ...
  • North Korean iron ore shipments spark sanctions
    The government of South Korea has imposed sanctions on a non-flagged vessel the country seized for illegally transporting iron ore produced in North Korea. Sanctions were also imposed on two Chinese nationals, Sun Zhengzhe and Sun Feng, who operated the ship and Russian company LLC Consul DV, which was the cosignee of the cargo. The ...
  • Nigeria's Temile Development signs for South Korean VLGC newbuilds
    Nigerian owner Temile Development Company has contracted South Korea's shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for up to two very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The deal covers one firm and one optional 88,000 cu m LPG dual-fuel powered newbuild worth around $250m in total. The first unit is set to be delivered in the first quarter ...
  • Trump signs Make Shipbuilding Great Again executive order
    US president Donald Trump has signed a well-telegraphed executive order aimed at resuscitating American shipyards while also limiting China's dominant influence on the sector. Acknowledging the US's less than 1% global shipbuilding market share yesterday, Trump said: "Rectifying these issues requires a comprehensive approach that includes securing consistent, predictable, and durable federal fund
  • Sapura Energy bags operations and maintenance contract off Malaysia
    Malaysian offshore services player Sapura Energy has won a contract for maintenance, construction, and modification services for offshore facilities in Peninsular Malaysia. The contract, worth RM 40m ($9m), was awarded to its operations and maintenance arm, Sapura Fabrication. The client was left undisclosed. The contract has already started and will last six months, with an ...
  • Tariffs on China set to dramatically alter US trade flows
    Supply chain planners are busy booking shipments from non-Chinese destinations into the US today following last night's tariff surrender by Donald Trump, the American president. Trump announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs amid financial turmoil and a weakening dollar in the week since he had first made his tariff announcements. ...
  • Perdana Petroleum wins two three-year AHTS deals from Hess
    Malaysian offshore marine support services firm Perdana Petroleum has won contracts for the charter of two AHTS vessels. The company will provide two AHTS vessels, along with crews and equipment, to perform the scope of work in line with the charterer's requirements. The value of the deals, awarded by Hess' Malaysian arm, were left undisclosed. ...
  • EU clamps down on shipping of plastic pellets
    The European Union will clamp down on the shipping of plastic pellets. The EU has set obligations for the transport of plastic pellets by sea in containers, including ensuring good quality packaging and providing transport and cargo-related information, following the non-binding guidelines of the International Maritime Organization. The deal, due to be phased in over ...
  • Chinese university develops system to give ships 360-degree vision
    Scientists at Harbin Engineering University in northeast China have developed a system to provide ships with complete 360-degree visibility. The system features a dual-module design with eight to 12 cameras per unit, integrating both visible-light and far-infrared sensors to ensure reliable performance across varying visibility conditions, allowing for real-time panoramic synthesis capability. "A
  • BIMCO adopts reviews of war risk clauses
    The documentary committee of BIMCO has approved revisions to its war risk clauses for voyage and time charters to reflect changes in the geopolitical challenges facing the shipping industry. The subcommittee working on the revisions ahead of the documentary committee discussed war risk insurance aspects and addressed topics such as the responsibility for premium payment ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 10, 2025
  • US sanctions Dubai shipowner and over two dozen tankers ahead of Iran talks
    The US continued its 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran with fresh sanctions targeting mostly handysize tankers ahead of talks in...
  • Hopes rise that draconian US port fee plan will be watered down
    Decisions on tariffs come right from the top - from the president himself. In contrast, the US port fee review...
  • US climate policy remains a risk for shipping strategy
    The US boycott of MEPC talks does not mean US disengagement on climate policy; quite the contrary. Instead it marks...
  • Costamare Bulkers spin-off to 'move ahead'
    Dry bulk companies today are trading at a discount, says Zikos
  • Singapore to conduct sea-based LNG bunkering trials later this year
    The Maritime and Port Authority received 14 proposals under its expression of interest to scale up LNG as a marine...
  • South Korea seeks to boost orders by expanding refund guarantees to small and medium shipbuilders
    The expansion of special guarantees, the diversification of RG issuers and the increase in the timely supply of RGs, reflecting...
  • Shadow fleet tankers contribute to significant rise in first-quarter recycling volumes
    Total recycling volumes, measured by gross tonnage, almost doubled in the first quarter
  • Charterers can limit liability to registered owners, Supreme Court finds in MSC Flaminia ruling
    Lord Hamblen overturns main point of earlier Court of Appeal outcome
  • OceanPal posts larger loss
    Greece-based company's full-year losses nearly tripled in 2024, reaching $19.7m compared with a $6.7m loss the previous year
  • Tariff relief fuels front-loading but China slowdown clouds peak season
    A temporary tariff reprieve for non-China partners could trigger a surge in front-loading and short-term rate hikes, but the unresolved...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen ro-ro terminal deal gets regulatory greenlight
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission had investigated the deal, as Qube would own all three key automotive terminals on...
  • Digitalisation boosts improvements in port safety culture
    Fatalities in UK ports are few and far between thanks to concerted efforts from ports and safety organisations, but technology...
  • Cargo pumped from Stena Immaculate
    Containership Solong and Stena Immaculate were involved in a collision off the UK coast in March 2025, which penetrated two...
  • The Daily View: This is still just politics
    DecarbonisationMEPCSustainability
  • Trump moves to reclaim US maritime power with new executive order
    President Trump signed an executive order to revive US maritime dominance by boosting shipbuilding, countering China and strengthening national security...
  • VLGCs in tariff tailspin as spot rates nosedive
    Very large gas carriers are feeling the impact of tariffs due to their high exposure to US-China trade. Freight rates...
  • Daily Briefing
    Last minute US intervention at IMO threatens to derail climate negotiations | USTR signals that port fees are coming but...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 10, 2025
  • USTR port fee proposal would open a 'second front' in trade war
    From an international supply chain perspective, the plan that could hit Chinese-made and -operated ships with fees in excess of $1 million per US port call could have impacts as profound as the current tariff controversy.
  • US tariffs could help undo solid start to 2025 for ocean carriers
    First-quarter carrier earnings are likely to be buoyed by high rates and strong demand that has spilled over from 2024, but tariffs, slowing volume and excess capacity are darkening the outlook for the rest of the year.
  • Canadian regulators find Vietnamese chassis didn't circumvent China duties
    US and Canadian regulators have used different standards to determine whether chassis made by a Vietnamese supplier ran contrary to trade regulations directed at China.
  • Trump signs order for US shipbuilding, but stays mute on port fees
    The executive order signed Wednesday falls short of providing any details on the proposed port fee plan, but directs stricter collection of existing harbor maintenance fees.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 10, 2025
  • US sanctions 'expansive fleet' of Dubai shipowner for aiding Houthis and Iran
    Jugwinder Singh Brar is accused of using coastal tanker fleet to take Iranian cargoes that are later blended to conceal origin
  • Trump order aims for 'consistent, predictable and durable' federal funding of US yards and shipping
    US president looks to existing and new sources of cash to prop up maritime sector
  • VLGC rates crumble as Trump's tariffs slam Chinese petrochemical sector
    Despite Thursday rebound, spot index is still down 48% compared with last week
  • US port fee plan fears push Chinese bulker newbuilding activity to 32-year low
    Shipyards in China see fewest first-quarter orders since 1993
  • Suezmaxes and aframaxes hit year-to-date highs as market tightens across globe
    Market observers describe tightness in West Africa, the US, Black Sea and Mediterranean
  • German owner F Laeisz unmasked as mystery investor in Belships takeover
    There were clues when Belships announced its new board
  • Unravelling stock losses, puzzlement, synergies and departures: One year on from Star Bulk-Eagle deal
    Star management says hard work behind scenes has set company up for more growth
  • 2020 Bulkers makes a gain on freight derivatives
    Capesize spot market has taken a hammering over the past month
  • Saverys firm CMB.Tech mulls order for suezmax tanker newbuildings
    Move comes as tanker segment offers rare pocket of positivity for shipyards suffering significant order slowdown
  • Greek buyer linked to capture of Seacon newbuilding at Chinese shipyard
    Chinese owner said to have offloaded a vessel due later this year from the Nantong Xiangyu yard
  • LNG carrier rates slide backwards as market seeks to make sense of 'bewildering' world
    Broker says about 26 newbuildings remain uncommitted
  • Barrister Lionel Persey bows out from Admiralty Court in arbitration pivot
    Quadrant Chambers shipping expert joins new sister operation
  • Container giant Cosco logs $1.8bn profit on higher volumes and freight rates
    Carrier records best Q1 result outside of Covid era
  • Costamare shrugs off market turmoil and sticks to bulker spin-off plan
    Decision to split boxships from bulkers is strategic, says planned outfit's CEO Gregory Zikos
  • Billion-dollar Havfram takeover shows strength of offshore wind asset values, Stifel says
    DEME is in effect paying $500m each for Norwegian owner's two high-spec newbuildings
  • Meet the new boss of Norden's operated tanker and bulker fleets
    Jensen has taken responsibility for Norden's Freight Services & Trading business unit
  • Greek owner sells car carrier newbuilding to AD Ports' shipping arm
    Noatum Maritime to deploy vessel in its ro-ro joint venture with Turkey's Erkport
  • Singapore's Maritime & Port Authority to conduct sea-based LNG reloading trials in second half of 2025
    MPA says it has received 14 proposals to scale up LNG as a marine fuel
  • Marc Saverys hails CMB.Tech progress in 'interesting times'
    Belgian group's chairman thanks shareholders for support during 'exceptionally busy year'
  • MOL to fit its Wind Challenger sails to second LNG carrier
    Newbuilding due to start charter with Tokyo Gas' shipping arm on delivery
  • Shipping stocks spring back: Bulker and container equities lead Trump relief rally in Europe
    Golden Ocean and Maersk jump 12% after president's pivot reduces recession risk
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen ready to close Australian terminal deal
    Agreement to sell Melbourne terminal was under months-long competition review
  • Bibby teams with UK state lender to provide £20m for vessel purchases
    UK shipping group and British Business Bank to help smaller owners expand fleets
  • Kpler and Spire settle legal spat to clear way for $241m maritime takeover
    Lawsuit dropped as long as Kpler seals deal by the end of April
  • KCC to limit US port calls until fee proposals clarified
    Norwegian owner is taking action as uncertainty looms for its Cleanbu trades
  • Shipowner Seapeak rubbishes report Russia is trying to get spies on board its LNG carriers
    Company says there is no evidence of pressure to replace overseas crew members on Yamal LNG ships
  • Diana spin-off OceanPal widens loss on George Economou payment and impairment
    Shipowner of older bulkers starts dipping a toe in the tanker business
  • Rally in Asian stock markets on Trump tariff U-turn
    Even Chinese rally defies tariffs of 125%
  • Tanker bonds resilient to trade war while containers most exposed, DNB Markets says
    Scorpio Tankers and Torm strongest issuers, CMB.Tech most vulnerable
  • Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority to conduct sea-based LNG reloading trials in second half of 2025
    MPA says it has received 14 proposals to scale up LNG as a marine fuel
  • Genco Shipping's John Wobensmith nears $4m in total compensation
    New York bulker company's boss saw 25% improvement in headline pay year over year
  • Rally in Asian stock markets on Trump's about-face of tariffs
    Chinese stock rally defies Trump's tariffs of 125% on China

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 10, 2025
  • Is trade fraud about to surge?
    Fraud Watch examines potential increases in customs fraud whistleblowers.
  • Trump sics DOGE on the Navy but ignores China port fees
    President Trump signed an executive order moving his shipbuilding initiative ahead, and calling for a review of how the Pentagon orders military vessels.

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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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