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Exim India web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • South East CEO Conclave and Awards 2025 sees stellar participation in a captivating deliberation and recognition of excellence
  • India seen as APAC's top logistics hub: CBRE
  • TVS ILP lists its Infra Investment Trust on National Stock Exchange
  • VOC Port handles 80 pc more limestone in Q1
  • Chinese regulator clears merger of shipbuilding giants CSSC, CSIC
  • Suez Canal Authority suspends specific dry bulk vessel rebate
  • India showcases Maritime Vision 2047 and emerging investment opportunities in the UK
  • Attacks on commercial ships cannot become normalised or weaponised as political tools: WSC
  • Agricultural exports have potential to surge to INR 20 lakh crore: Goyal
  • India's Q-commerce market is set to grow 3X by FY28

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 11, 2025
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  • Seatrade orders reefer newbuilds
  • Frachet and Sunde to head SAE supervisory board
  • Rail service connects Hamm, DGT
  • MyCrane adds live-auction tool
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  • Healthc'Air launched; ECS and Global GSA first customers
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  • Leadership change at the Swedish Club in Hong Kong
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Hauliers add surcharge for collections from congested London Gateway
  • Loadstar leader: copper tariffs will put the cart before the horse...
  • Yang Ming eyes services to east coast South America ports
  • With billions to burn, shipping lines fear nothing in H2 25
  • Sudden spike belies 'boring' transatlantic airfreight market
  • Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' falls short of US air cargo infrastructure needs
  • Avianca Cargo navigates a dual-track expansion strategy
  • EU port operators can share costly electric container handling equipment

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Marine Log web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Freire launches new French oceanographic vessel Anita Conti
    The Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, yesterday launched the research vessel Anita Conti. The family-owned yard was selected in July 2023 to build the advanced vessel by the French national Institute of
  • Podcast: The future of green ferry transit
    In this episode of Marine Log's Listen Up! podcast, we're joined by Seamus Murphy, executive director of San Francisco Bay Ferry, the public ferry system operated by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority

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Container News web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • After the Conflict: How Pakistan's ports are reshaping their operations
    Islamabad is recalibrating its maritime strategy to secure national interests and foster regional economic ties, after the tensions between Pakistan and India recently. The shift is particularly evident in the country's port operations, where new developments are aimed not only at improving efficiency but also at asserting greater control over strategic maritime infrastructure. From Gwadar to Por
  • DHL Global Forwarding appoints new U.S. CEO
    DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Michael Young as its new CEO for the United States, effective August 1, 2025. The move follows the planned departure of current U.S. CEO Robert Reiter. Young, who currently leads DHL Global Forwarding operations in the UK and Ireland and serves as President of Global Motorsports, brings over 30 years of experience to the role. His career spans senior commercial
  • Konecranes to supply more cranes to Super Terminais
    Brazilian terminal operator Super Terminais is expanding its equipment fleet with the order of three more Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 mobile harbor cranes, reinforcing its commitment to meet growing cargo demand along the Amazon River. The new cranes are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026. This latest investment follows the company's initial acquisition of the world's first thre
  • Shipping industry calls for action after deadly Red Sea attacks
    Leading global shipping associations have issued a joint statement condemning the recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, which have resulted in the loss of innocent seafarers' lives. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA), INTERCARGO, and INTERTANKO have come together in a unified message urging for greater protection
  • Liebherr delivers 2,000th mobile harbour crane to Marcegaglia
    A major milestone was reached in European port logistics on 8 July, as Liebherr officially handed over its 2,000th mobile harbour crane, to steel industry leader Marcegaglia at the Port of Ravenna. The new crane, now the largest in Marcegaglia's local fleet, will be used primarily for handling steel coils, billets, and plates. The handover ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both comp
  • Barcelona Port kicks off first Shore Power Project
    The Port of Barcelona has officially launched its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) project for cruise ships, marking a major step in its wider electrification strategy. The initiative, awarded to Danish engineering firm PowerCon A/S, will focus on installing a shore power system at the MSC terminal on the Adossat wharf. The €12.2 million contract includes not only the design and installation of t
  • Researcher urges caution for South Korean shipbuilders eyeing tie-ups with US peers
    The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) is calling on the country's shipbuilders to assess the risks before working with US shipbuilders. KEXIM's Overseas Economics Research Centre director Yang Jong-seo, said at a seminar last week that South Korean shipbuilders should follow their Japanese peers, and suggest creating a joint fund with US shipbuilders to finance collaborations. The seminar was h
  • Hiab set to finalize sale of MacGregor
    Hiab Corporation is moving forward with the final stages of its planned divestment of MacGregor, having now received all required regulatory approvals. The company expects the transaction to officially close on 31th of July. The sale, first announced in November 2024 involves the transfer of the MacGregor business to investment funds managed by Triton. Earlier this month, Hiab confirmed that all
  • NWSA launches first Zero-Emission Drayage program
    Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has announced its first-ever incentive program to support the deployment of zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks. Also, this program includes support for building out charging infrastructure across the Puget Sound region. The initiative marks a significant milestone in Washington State's push toward cleaner freight movement. This program is a major step toward reduc
  • OrbitMI joins Smart Maritime Council
    OrbitMI, a maritime software provider recognized for its data-driven SaaS solutions, has officially joined the Smart Maritime Council, reinforcing its commitment to greater industry collaboration and digital standardization. OrbitMI is aligning itself with an industry-wide effort to create shared technology standards and improve interoperability. Also, this joint unlocks the full potential of con
  • How the 2025 rerouting is redefining global shipping?
    Since the beginning of 2025, global maritime trade has undergone a tectonic shift. The once-routine voyage through the Red Sea has become a calculated gamble, as persistent Houthi missile attacks have turned the Suez Canal corridor into a high-risk route. In response, shipping giants are charting new courses around the Cape of Good Hope and Africa is suddenly front and center in a global reroutin
  • Maersk to adjust peak season surcharge on Far East Asia-Mediterranean
    Maersk has announced an upcoming adjustment to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from Far East Asia to the Mediterranean, covering the E2W - FEA to MED trade lanes. The revised surcharge will apply to relevant contracts starting from 15 July 2025, based on the Price Calculation Date (PCD). The PSS is intended to support continued service reliability during periods of high demand. Custo
  • Maersk opens integrated cold chain hub
    Maersk has officially launched a new integrated packing and cold storage facility in Olmos, Peru, marking a strategic move to strengthen the country's growing fresh fruit export sector. The facility aims to ensure greater speed, efficiency, and product freshness from farm to global markets, as demand for Peruvian produce continues to rise. Located in the Lambayeque region, one of Peru's most dyna
  • Capacity overload expected to send spot rates crashing
    A 288% increase in the in vessel orders in the first half of this year suggests that the container ship ordering spree remains in full flow according to data from Veson Nautical's mid-year report. Veson is a maritime platform based in the UK that offers services across the all the maritime sectors, its latest report suggests that ships will continue to be delivered at a rate that exceeds demand f
  • Top Gaming Peripherals That Can Transform Your Performance (2025)
    Gaming Mice: Where Milliseconds Matter Today's gaming mice have evolved dramatically, offering features that were unimaginable just a few years ago. The technology powering these devices has become so advanced that professional players can actually feel the difference. The Razer Viper V3 Pro stands at the forefront with its Focus Pro 35K sensor and revolutionary 8000Hz polling rate. At just 54g,
  • MSC adjusts two services
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced the temporary suspension of its Pearl service, with no timeline yet set for its return, in response to the current transpacific market conditions. MSC will adjust its Orient and Sentosa services. The Orient service will now include Haiphong in its rotation. The updated routing will be: Haiphong - Ningbo - Shanghai - Busan - Long Beach - Oakland . Mea
  • What could be the impact of the new round of volatility in the Red Sea?
    The Red Sea once again is slipping into volatility after Houthi renewed their attacks on commercial vessels, an indicator that the militant group still maintains its operational capabilities despite continuous strikes from the US and Israeli forces. According to new Jefferies figures, overall Suez Canal transits in the first half of 2025 are down 55% compared with 2023. The headline numbers mask
  • JAXPORT first Southeast port in Premier Alliance service change
    Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is now the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier Alliance's revised East Coast 3 (EC3) container service, enhancing direct trade links with key Asian ports. Operated weekly by Ocean Network Express, HMM, and Yang Ming, the updated rotation offers faster transit from Asia to Jacksonville-cutting shipping times by up to five days. The EC3 service con
  • Global bunker prices show average growth
    Global bunker indices tracked by Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) continued their moderate growth amid signs of relative market stabilization. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$1.65, although it still remains significantly below the US$500.00 mark. The VLSFO index also showed an upward movement, adding US$5.22 to reach USD 565.79/MT. The most notable increase was recorded in the MGO index, which r
  • Tesco to open cutting-edge Distribution Hub
    Tesco has unveiled plans for a major new distribution centre at DP World's London Gateway, marking a multi-million-pound investment to support its growing UK store network and long-term logistics strategy. The new facility, slated to open in 2029, will serve as a key part of Tesco's efforts to future-proof its supply chain. With the retailer's store network continuing to expand, the upcoming site
  • GES sells Rotterdam Terminal
    Global Energy Storage Group (GES) has announced the completion of the sale of its Rotterdam terminal to Tepsa, a European operator specializing in bulk liquid and gas storage. The facility, located in the Europoort area of the Port of Rotterdam, includes 212,000 cubic meters of tank storage and around 18 hectares of development land. The sale marks a strategic move for GES, which is shifting its
  • 5G network deployed at major UK Ports
    Hutchison Ports (UK) has successfully completed the rollout of a private 5G network across the Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International Port, creating one of the UK's largest private 5G infrastructures. The network provides fast, secure, and reliable communication to support both traditional and autonomous vehicles and equipment. The introduction of 5G enables greater bandwidth and reduced la
  • Port of Piraeus approves historic dividend at annual meeting
    The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Piraeus Port Authority (PPA S.A.) was successfully held recently, with a strong quorum of 83.56% participating and all proceedings conducted in full compliance with regulatory requirements. Shareholders received detailed updates on all agenda items, including a comprehensive review of the company's strategy implementation and tangible results. All pro
  • China Classification Society powers the world's first methanol-fueled engine
    Dalian Marine Diesel delivered a methanol dual-fuel, low-speed main engine following inspection and certification by China Classification Society. Rated at 32,970 kW and capable of 72 rpm, the engine complies with IMO Tier II emission limits and will serve as the propulsion heart of the world's first methanol-powered, smart very large crude carrier, now under construction at Dalian Shipbuilding I
  • CIRCLE launches digital logistics solution for Attilio Carmagnani
    CIRCLE Group has announced the launch of the MILOS TAP project at the Genoa-based facility of Attilio Carmagnani "AC" S.p.A. This initiative marks a key step in the company's broader digital transformation of its industrial supply chain. At the core of the project is the implementation of the Truck Appointment Platform a smart logistics solution developed by CIRCLE to streamline scheduling and co
  • What Driving a Used Sports Car in Dubai Feels Like
    Dubai is one of those rare places where high-performance driving doesn't feel out of place. With its smooth, multi-lane roads, excellent signage, and striking cityscapes, it's almost as if the city was designed with sports cars in mind. For tourists, getting behind the wheel of one of the many used sports cars in Dubai like the Ferrari Purosangue used Dubai isn't just exciting. It's a unique way
  • AD Ports and KTZ launch GulfLink JV operations
    AD Ports Group and KTZ Express, the logistics subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways, have officially launched operations of their Central Asian joint venture, GulfLink Ltd. The venture, owned 51% by AD Ports Group and 49% by KTZ Express, aims to enhance multimodal logistics and transform trade routes across Central Asia, linking markets in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. "We are pleased to announc
  • Maersk updates AE5 service route amid European Congestion
    In response to ongoing port congestion across Europe since April 2025, Maersk has announced an adjustment to its AE5 service to help maintain schedule reliability and mitigate delays caused by the recent surge in demand. Starting week 35, the AE5 rotation will include Aarhus and Gothenburg, with Hamburg now being called before Bremerhaven. The first vessel to follow the updated rotation will be t
  • IMO Secretary-General calls for constructive dialogue amid renewed Red Sea attacks
    Following a resurgence of violent attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has urged intensified diplomatic engagement to address the escalating threat to maritime safety and freedom of navigation. Speaking at the 134th session of the IMO Council in London, Dominguez expressed deep concern over the recent assaults on the Magic Seas and Eternity C, which
  • Davie acquires Enersense Offshore to strengthen Arctic shipbuilding capabilities
    Davie has announced an agreement to acquire Enersense Offshore Oy, the marine and offshore division of Enersense, located in Mäntyluoto, Pori, Finland. This acquisition secures domestic steel production capabilities, making Helsinki Shipyard Finland's only integrated shipbuilder, with in-house design-to-delivery capacity. The strategic move significantly enhances Helsinki Shipyard's ability to co
  • DHL expands automation in the UK & Ireland
    DHL Supply Chain has unveiled a US$745 million investment to upgrade infrastructure and accelerate automation across its UK and Irish operations, answering surging demand in the e-commerce and life-sciences/healthcare sectors. This latest outlay builds on the US$1.17 billion DHL has already spent on automation over the past three years, supporting more than 3,200 digitalisation projects across th
  • BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week: China drives 6% drop in global coal shipments
    "During the first half of 2025, global coal shipments fell 6% y/y amid weak import demand in large markets. Cargo loadings headed to China and advanced economies slowed considerably, partly due to stronger electricity generation from renewables and to weaker steel production," says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. In recent years, China has joined several of the world's advance
  • eCap marine to power with hydrogen solutions
    Hamburg-based eCap Marine has secured two key contracts to deliver hydrogen propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels, marking a significant step forward in the company's mission to accelerate the maritime energy transition. The contracts, signed during this year's Nor-Shipping maritime trade fair in Oslo, reflect growing momentum in the industry around hydrogen as a viable alternative to foss
  • SANY launches its first solar power project in Zimbabwe
    SANY Silicon Energy broke ground on a 10 MW solar plant for Runtu Mining Company, its inaugural venture in Zimbabwe and the first in Africa to use SANY's new "EP + F" model. The facility will feature 710 of SANY's high-efficiency photovoltaic modules, advanced inverters, and robust mounting systems. With construction fast-tracked, the plant is slated for grid connection by the end of 2025 and is

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Splash web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Toro ships out LPG carrier to tanker spin-off Robin Energy
    Nasdaq-listed owner Toro Corp is selling one of its LPG carriers in an $18m deal involving affiliated parties. The Petros Panagiotidis-led spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime is offloading the 2015-buit 5,000 cu m Dream Syrax to a subsidiary of Robin Energy, a Nasdaq-listed entity controlled by Panagiotidis. The transaction structured as a related-party deal was ...
  • Ørsted secures $3bn in financing for offshore wind farm in Taiwan
    Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted has secured TWD 90bn ($3bn) in financing for the 632MW Greater Changhua 2 wind farm off Taiwan. The financing deal was arranged with 25 banks and five export credit agencies and covers part of the financing for the project. Simultaneously, the company is progressing with an equity divestment expected to ...
  • MOL shoots for the stars with rocket recovery ship
    In a bold leap beyond its traditional maritime roots, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced plans to commercialise an offshore rocket launch and recovery vessel. The initiative, slated for commercialisation around 2030, is being developed in partnership with Innovative Space Carrier (ISC) and Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay, a company formerly known as Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding. The ...
  • Turkey's TPAO buys drillship pair from Eldorado Drilling
    Turkey's state oil company TPAO has bought two sister drillships from Norway's Eldorado Drilling. The company bought the 2014-built West Draco and her sister 2015-built West Dorado drillships, and will look to use them in Libya and southern Turkey. The pair will join the four other TPAO drillships, Fatih, Yavuz, Kanuni and Abdulhamid Han. All ...
  • Al Seer Marine secures $207m in funding to spearhead tanker expansion
    Abu Dhabi's Al Seer Marine has bolstered its capital structure, securing a $207m financing facility from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) to support diversified fleet growth and strategic investments. The ADX-listed subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC) said the eight-year loan is backed by first-priority mortgages on a selected group of operating vessels. The ...
  • World's largest coal port plots post-coal course as China slashes imports
    China is slashing coal imports dramatically, forcing the world's largest coal export port to contemplate a future beyond the black fossil fuel. This decline is largely driven, according to analysis by Greek broker Intermodal, by rising domestic coal output in China, elevated inventories, increased coal transportation via rail from Mongolia, and a growing trend for ...
  • Masdar and Iberdrola invest in 1.4GW UK offshore wind farm
    Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar and Spanish energy giant Iberdola have closed a joint investment deal for the 1.4GW East Anglia Three offshore wind farm in the UK. Each company will hold a 50% stake in the €5.2bn ($6.1bn) wind farm and have joint governance. This agreement is part of their wider €15bn ($17.6bn) ...
  • One in six ships flagged as potential Houthi targets
    The global shipping industry has been rocked by two deadly attacks this week in the Red Sea, with Yemen's Houthi rebels launching their most violent maritime campaign since early 2024, killing at least three seafarers, wounding others, and reportedly kidnapping crew. The bulk carrier Eternity C, owned by Greek interests and flagged in Liberia, was ...
  • UK and Sumitomo sign $10bn deal for offshore wind and hydrogen projects
    The UK government has signed a partnership with Japan's Sumitomo Corporation's which will facilitate a £7.5bn ($10.2bn) investment into the country's offshore wind and hydrogen projects by 2035. This will significantly increase long-term business investment into key growth sectors following the publication of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy and the 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy. This latest
  • Fujian Highton readies $65m for bulker fleet expansion
    Chinese bulker owner Fujian Highton Development is pressing ahead with its fleet expansion, earmarking $65m for fresh acquisitions in the secondhand market. The fast-growing Shanghai-listed company revealed in a stock exchange filing that it intends to deploy the capital to acquire additional bulk carriers, as it continues to scale up its owned tonnage. Founded in ...
  • Solstad Offshore firms up $84m AHTS deal with Petrobras
    Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore has signed a contract with Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras for the charter of an AHTS vessel. The deal for the 2007-built anchor handler Normand Turquesa was awarded to the company in early May. At the time, the company said that the contract was subject to board approval. ...
  • Panama Canal rebounds as container and LPG volumes rise
    While the Red Sea has roared back to the front pages of the shipping press this week, and the Black Sea remains blighted by war, one other chokepoint that has caused supply chain chaos in recent years has reported that it is operating at full capacity. The Panama Canal, which suffered severe drought for around ...
  • Why shipping needs a new breed of executive
    Irene Rosberg, programme director of the Blue MBA at Copenhagen Business School, writes for Splash today. Leadership in the maritime industry is being tested like never before. While ships navigate increasingly complex trade routes and operational risks, the same must be demanded of those guiding the industry from the boardroom. Yet many of those boardrooms ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Panama Canal has plenty of water but transits still below pre-drought levels
    Water levels are high and are expected to remain so, and the Panama Canal has posted a strong recovery from...
  • Underwriters declined war risk cover for final voyage of Eternity C
    Insurance status of the Greece-operated bulk carrier sunk by the Houthis remains unclear
  • Antipollution Egypt racks up first 1,000 vessels to use Suez Canal waste service
    Milestone is reached in just over 50 full days of operation
  • Ship recycling tonnage in June lifted by big bulkers and a gas carrier
    A total of 22 merchant vessels, of a combined 676,976 gt, were beached at recycling destinations in June, Lloyd's List...
  • Taiwan carriers book strong June but face murky outlook on volatile tariff situation
    With tariff uncertainties and trade tensions rising again, the outlook for the second half of 2025 remains highly unpredictable
  • Vessel Protect has 100% war risk line on Magic Seas
    Insurance arrangements for Eternity C, a second Greece-owned bulker struck by the Yemeni rebel faction the following day, are unclear
  • Debt or damages? Suezmax sale dispute reaches UK Supreme Court
    A contract dispute over a cancelled suezmax tanker sale has reached the UK's highest court, with ramifications for future cases
  • Philippines orders crews to avoid high-risk areas as more recovered from Eternity C
    Traffic through the Bab el Mandeb continues as normal, despite two ships being sunk this week
  • Capesize scrapping will come sooner than expected
    The big wave of dry bulk scrapping is always seemingly just around the corner, but the market may not have...
  • Global coal shipments down 6%
    The decrease has largely been driven by weak Chinese demand
  • Trafigura to roll out ZeroNorth technology across fleet
    ZeroNorth's technology uses artificial intelligence and real-time data to optimise voyages and reduce emissions
  • The Daily View: Conspicuous absence
  • South Korean shipyard unions plan strikes amid stalled wage talks
    Unions at five major shipbuilders are preparing for the year's first joint strike if companies do not submit proposals by...
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea rescue falls to private security in the absence of any naval assets | Houthis take 'several' of sunk...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Taiwan's 'Big Three' carriers see falling Q2 revenues as demand slump begins
    Trans-Pacific carriers are facing rapidly declining demand and freight rates on the trade lane as the frontloading that occurred during the 90-day pause on new US tariffs - now extended to Aug. 1 - has largely lost steam.
  • North American intermodal notches solid first half despite trade turmoil
    Still, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in H1 is substantially composed of volume that has been "borrowed" from a peak season that will be "late and tepid" as a result.
  • Tariff deal with US lifts high-flying Vietnamese air cargo demand
    The tariff framework agreement between Washington and Hanoi, while still short on details, is expected to support Vietnam's strong air cargo volume growth this year.
  • Trump's Vietnam 'transshipment' tariff puzzles US trade community
    The uncertainty centers on what the White House considers transshipment and how US Customs officials would regulate goods moving from China to the US via Vietnam.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • The party before the hangover? Deutsche Bank sets views on tankers
    Second half of 2025 still promising for both crude and clean, but headwinds loom
  • Video game developer's research group signs €200m deal with Vard for advanced research vessel
    Fincantieri says subsidiary will build 'one of the most modern research vessels ever developed'
  • US accuses Houthis of 'kidnapping' crew members from sunken bulker
    Trump Administration response to Houthis' return remains muted
  • Tanker owner HGK goes for sails as part of deal to 2040 with charterer Covestro
    German group to use Econowind system on the Amadeus Titanium
  • Carisbrooke Shipping exits technical management contracts to reallocate resources as profit falls
    General cargo ship owner reallocates resources after rates come off peak level
  • 'Investors aren't seeing it': Surprising margins hint at bigger play beyond VLCCs
    This week's Streetwise looks at how shipping stocks fared in the first half, and what's to come
  • 'Risk of delay': Liner giants reroute as north European congestion hot spot spreads
    Jams support freight rates, but are causing a headache for shippers
  • German shipowner gets green upgrades for Damen newbuildings after winning state handout
    German owner has four combi freighters on order
  • Tankers could be next in line for rate 'breakout' as oil flows, Clarksons says
    Crude ships ready to rebound from summer lull, analysts argue
  • Insurers appeal $37.5m payout due to undeclared drug charges
    Six companies claim nominee director of single-ship company should have informed them of discontinued criminal case
  • Eimskip container ship adrift en route to Greenland
    Feeder vessel suffered loss of power on Wednesday
  • Al Seer seals $207m loan to drive tanker and gas carrier expansion
    Owner arranges eight-year financing for fleet growth and strategic investments
  • MOL and Tsuneishi team up to develop space rocket launch and recovery ships
    Japanese owner and shipbuilder plotting commercialisation of new vessels by 2030
  • Four more crew members saved from ship attacked by Houthis
    More than a dozen personnel of Houthi-stricken bulker remain missing and may have been captured by rebels
  • India plans eight 'mega' shipbuilding hubs in $5bn expansion drive
    Government plotting new sites and development of existing facilities
  • US scraps licence for gas ships to export LPG to Venezuela
    Trump administration says 7 July was the cut-off for loadings, as vessel demand remains healthy
  • Nanjing Tanker predicts drop of 55% in first-half 2025 net profit
    A slump of 49.36% in freight rates was main driver behind profit decline
  • Bonheur heralds profit after quadrupling its money on sale of wind logistics outfit
    Wind turbine installation vessel outlook positive, says Norwegian company
  • Tor Olav Troim-linked venture flips drill ships first ordered by John Fredriksen
    Eldorado Drilling, which included hotel tycoon Petter Stordalen as an investor, offloads pair delivered last year
  • Transworld grabs sub-panamax container brace from tonnage provider Seaspan Corp
    Company splashes $27.5m to add to fleet of its Dubai-based affiliate
  • Lila Global pivots back to tankers as VLCC and two MR2s sail into its fleet
    Owner wants to buy more, but says geopolitical events are pushing up prices
  • Nanjing Tanker predicts fall of 55% in 2025 first half net profit
    A slump of 49.36% in freight rates was main cause of profit fall
  • Capesizes pulling away from sub-cape bulkers as outlooks hit a fork in the road
    The only way is up for larger bulkers, but earnings for smaller sizes are still under pressure
  • Panama Canal reservation system adds revenue as authority slashes debt by $2bn
    Agency monetises ability to reserve slots well ahead of time
  • Shipping Corp of India triples its VLGC fleet with Qatari vessel buys
    Long-running tender to acquire large LPG tonnage finally wraps up
  • Hotel veteran tapped as chief executive of new cruise line Four Seasons Yachts
    Ben Trodd to lead cruise venture as it prepares to receive its first newbuilding

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American Shipper web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Parcels drive 2% global revenue gain for postal operators
    International mail systems grew revenue in 2024 as e-commerce shipments negated a downward trend in letter mail.
  • Longshore unions to unite for 'anti-automation' protest
    A global alliance of union dockworkers is planning to meet later this year to map out a strategy to fight automation they say eliminates jobs.
  • Tariff pauses 'unlikely' to halt tumbling trans-Pacific rates: Freightos
    Ocean container rates on the key Asia-U.S. trade lanes continued their downward trend in the latest Freightos index.

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BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
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Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
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