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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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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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Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
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Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
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
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MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
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