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December 11, 2025

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 11, 2025
  • Ravish Kumar Singh, IRTS, takes charge as Deputy Chairperson of JNPA
  • Luka Koper and Samsara Group sign Strategic Agreement on Business Cooperation
  • Five trends that will drive quick commerce in 2026
  • JSW Port Logistics to buy JSW group rail units
  • TVS ILP signs MoU for INR 200 crore logistics & industrial park in Telangana a
  • Maltiben K. Maheshwari, Gandhidham MLA, to grace Gujarat Junction 2025 as VIP Guest
  • Dedicated Freight Corridor sees 6x surge in operational throughput in just four years
  • You Ask We Answer
  • DP World launches export-import rail service connecting Madhya Pradesh to Nhava Sheva
  • DP World unifies marine services brands under one global identity

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 11, 2025
  • End of an era for the rolling highway service
  • Nosta expands year-round transport to southern Europe
  • MSC launches new transatlantic services from Bilbao
  • Supply chain and logistics technology trends for 2026
  • AEI receives DGCA approval
  • SSI Schaefer France appoints new director
  • EVE Energy and Green Whale unite for marine batteries
  • Peterbilt expands electric vehicle offerings
  • AD Ports Group sets Guinness record for AI agents
  • My Freighter expands global connectivity
  • TGP appoints Eddie Talbot

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 10, 2025
  • Forwarders trapped in CargoWise 'monopoly' as new pricing hikes costs
  • Intra-Asia spot rates on the up as Chinese New Year beckons
  • Zim directors hit back as shareholders demand boardroom shake-up
  • CMA CGM's unexpected bond issue to bridge Ceva's funding gap?
  • Airfreight race gets set as the AI data-centre boom gathers pace
  • US railcar shortage sees shippers hit the buffers in search for capacity
  • New UN convention on sale of cargo in transit good news for shippers
  • Overcapacity looms with 'massive' orderbook, but older ships not being laid up
  • Farewell to some familiar names as DP World rebrands marine units

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 10, 2025
  • Sabine Surveyors names new leadership after parent company shift
    Houston-based Sabine Surveyors Ltd. announced organizational changes following a parent company transition from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corp. to Sabine Marine Group, effective December 1. The shift marks a new phase for
  • Q&A: Caterpillar Marine discusses the shift to cleaner workboat power
    As the maritime industry navigates the push toward decarbonization, vessel operators are weighing a complex mix of technologies, regulations and fuel options. Workboat operators, in particular, face tough choices as they balance performance, safety and cost while
  • Big Beautiful Gulf 1 oil and gas lease sale generates $279.4M in high bids
    The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management successfully conducted Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 1, which is the first mandatory offshore oil and gas lease
  • Ports of Indiana names Kent Ebbing Foreign-Trade Zone director
    Ports of Indiana has hired Kent Ebbing to lead a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) initiative supporting the growth of global trade in Indiana. Ebbing joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone director, following
  • RTA breaks ground on Algiers Ferry Terminal renovation
    The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony December 8 to celebrate the start of construction on the long-awaited Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation Project, a significant effort to modernize
  • Op-Ed: Why digital work instructions are critical for the future of shipbuilding
    The shipbuilding industry is navigating a period of profound change, driven by a generational workforce evolution and intense pressure to optimize operational efficiency. For decades, shipyards have built and maintained complex vessels
  • Crowley names Megan Davidson its new COO
    Crowley reports that Megan Davidson will succeed Ray Fitzgerald as its chief operating officer effective Jan. 1, 2026. The planned succession is designed to seamlessly advance operational excellence and the company's growth
  • Trials on DEME WTIV verify benefits of ABB's new DP2 functionality
    ABB reports that it has verified a major advance in vessel dynamic positioning (DP) technology, following successful Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) proving trials and sea trials on board the new
  • Bourbon awarded major contract by ExxonMobil Guyana
    Marseille-headquartered offshore services major Bourbon reports that it has signed a major 5-year contract (with extension options) with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) to provide maritime services in Guyana. It covers the transportation

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 10, 2025
  • Trelleborg's Andrew Stafford takes lead role at SGMF
    Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure announced that Andrew Stafford has been appointed Chairman of the Technical Committee for the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF). His three-year term begins in the final quarter of 2025. SGMF is the maritime sector's leading authority on the safe use of gaseous and low-carbon fuels. It brings together shipowners, fuel suppliers, port operators, equipment
  • Everllence completes full-load ethanol engine trial
    Everllence has confirmed the successful operation of its 21/31 dual-fuel engine running fully on ethanol at its test facility in Frederikshavn, Denmark. The engine performed successfully at all load points, proving the platform's fuel flexibility. Everllence has led alternative-fuel engine development for more than a decade. It introduced the first commercial two-stroke methanol-burning engine in
  • MSC and SLPA renew terminal service agreement at Port of Colombo
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's largest container line, has renewed its commitment to the Port of Colombo. MSC and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) signed a new Terminal Service Agreement to guide their cooperation in the coming years. The agreement focuses on operational clarity, service efficiency, and capacity planning. It aims to support expected increases in cargo throu
  • Mintra expands Greek maritime footprint with SQLearn acquisition
    Mintra, a global leader in digital learning and workforce management solutions for the maritime and energy sectors, has completed the acquisition of SQLearn, a leading Greek provider of online maritime training solutions. The move reinforces Mintra's commitment to supporting the maritime industry's digital transformation in Greece and beyond. Mintra offers a comprehensive suite of learning, HR, a
  • Smart port infrastructure transforms AI from optional to mission-critical
    Industry faces infrastructure-or-irrelevance choice as unmanned vessels force US$67 billion port revolution
  • $53 million deal signed to expand food logistics at Dammam Port
    Saudi Arabia will expand food-supply infrastructure at King Abdulaziz Port, according to Arab News . The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) signed a SR200 million ($53.2 million) deal with Arabian Agricultural Services Co. (Arasco). The contract was signed by Suliman bin Khalid Al-Mazroua, president of Mawani, and Arasco CEO Ziyad A. Alsheikh. The project supports the National Transport and Logistics
  • CMA CGM opens agency in Tonga
    The CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air and logistics, has opened a new agency in Tonga as part of its strategic expansion across the Pacific Islands. The move follows the launch of company agencies in Samoa in September and American Samoa in November, completing CMA CGM's planned Pacific network growth for 2025. The agency, based in Nuku'alofa, gives local communities and businesses
  • Transnet teams up with ICTSI to upgrade Durban Terminal
    According to Reuters, South Africa's state logistics group Transnet has signed a 25-year concession agreement with Philippines-based terminal operator ICTSI to upgrade Durban's main container terminal. The deal is part of the government's plan to address Transnet's long-standing underperformance, which has hindered exports from Africa's largest economy. ICTSI will take over operations at Durban C
  • AD Ports Group deployed most AI agents in a logistics facility
    AD Ports Group was recognized by Guinness World Records for the most AI agents deployed in a logistics facility after deploying 205 AI agents across its global operations. By deploying autonomous agents across functions ranging from cargo handling to warehouse automation, AD Ports Group has delivered measurable efficiency gains, cost reductions, and operational resilience at scale. Key innovation
  • Why half the world's trade is leaving the West behind?
    A tectonic shift is underway in global shipping as South-South trade grows three times faster than the global average, while the maritime industry is witnessing nothing less than a wholesale redrawing of the world's cargo map one that threatens to leave Western hubs watching from the sidelines. South-South trade surged 8% in 2024-2025, dwarfing the 2.4% global average, according to UNCTAD's lates
  • Genco receives takeover proposal from Diana Shipping
    Genco Shipping & Trading has confirmed it received a non-binding takeover proposal from Diana Shipping Inc. Diana offered to buy all outstanding Genco shares it does not already own for $20.60 per share in cash . Diana currently holds about 14.8% of Genco's common stock. Genco's board said it will review the proposal with its financial and legal advisers. The company stressed that shareholders do
  • US-China trade corridor faces structural collapse as data confirms bilateral decoupling
    Mirror-image statistics from Beijing and Washington reveal permanent fracture in world's most important trade relationship. China's announcement of a record USUS$1 trillion trade surplus masks a 29% plunge in shipments to America, while new data from the National Retail Federation reveals US container imports are headed for their steepest sustained decline in years confirming that the transpacifi
  • Euroseas signs multi-year deals for three container ships
    Euroseas Ltd. has secured new forward charter agreements for three of its modern fuel-efficient 2,800 TEU container vessels: the M/V Leonidas Z, M/V Gregos and M/V Terataki. Euroseas is a shipowner and operator of container vessels serving global seaborne transportation needs. The new contracts cover a minimum period of 35 months and up to 37 months, at the charterer's option. All vessels will op
  • Piracy in Asia surges in 2025
    Piracy and sea robbery in Asia increased significantly in 2025, reversing the relative stability recorded in previous years. Based on incident data compiled through ReCAAP , 127 incidents were recorded by 10 December 2025, compared with 107 in 2024. This makes 2025 the highest annual total in recent years, confirming a clear upward trend for maritime crime in the region. Previous annual totals we
  • DACHSER expands Freiburg Logistics Center
    DACHSER is expanding its logistics center in Freiburg to launch food logistics operations in southwest Germany. The company is building a new temperature-controlled terminal at its site in the Breisgau industrial park near Freiburg. Construction began in August 2025 and the facility will open in June 2026. DACHSER held a topping-out ceremony for the project on 5 December. The company is investing
  • U.S. container imports fall in November as China volumes weaken
    U.S. container imports declined in November as shipments from China dropped sharply and seasonal slowdowns took hold, according to Descartes' December Global Shipping Report. Imports totaled 2.18 million TEUs in November. That figure was 5.4% lower than October and 7.8% below the same month last year . Despite the decline, November ranked as the fourth-strongest November on record , pointing to s
  • Brazil court backs two-stage auction for mega Santos terminal
    According to Reuters, Brazil's Federal Audit Court (TCU) has backed a two-stage auction for the planned Tecon 10 mega terminal at the Port of Santos, a move that limits existing operators' access to the first bidding round. Firstly, the court voted six to three to recommend excluding current terminal operators from phase one of the auction. The judges cited concerns about market concentration at
  • South Korea's shipbuilders as Washington's commercial proxy
    HD Hyundai's recent expansion signals maritime industry's transformation from market competition to geopolitical chess match
  • MSC launches two new long-haul services from Bilbao
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has added two new container services from the Port of Bilbao. From 20 December, Bilbao will join a weekly direct service linking northern Europe with the west coast of South America. The Bilbao Port Authority called the move a major milestone for the port. Bilbao will become the final port of call in Spain and the second-to-last in Europe before vessels sail to
  • Kalmar partners with Kempower and SINEXCEL
    Kalmar has launched a new range of DC charging solutions to support its electric equipment portfolio. The solutions were developed in partnership with charger specialists Kempower and SINEXCEL. The partnerships combine Kalmar's expertise in electric material-handling equipment with Kempower's and SINEXCEL's experience in DC charging technology. Together, the companies aim to deliver reliable, eas
  • Wärtsilä wins 120 MW Australia power contract
    Wärtsilä will supply engines, control systems and auxiliary equipment for a new 120 MW power plant in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Australian independent power producer Zenith Energy Operations placed the order in the fourth quarter of 2024. The plant will support operations at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), one of Australia's largest gold mines, owned by Northern Star Resources. Th

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 10, 2025
  • Aegean Bulk returns to newbuilds with kamsarmax quartet in China
    Greek owner Aegean Bulk has re-entered the newbuilding market after nearly 15 years away, signing a four-ship kamsarmax order at China's fast-expanding Hengli Shipbuilding. The deal marks the owner's first newbuilding move since the delivery of its last pair of kamsarmaxes in 2012. The Athens-based company, led by Panagiotis and George Angelopoulos, currently controls a ...
  • Knutsen books new LNG carrier at Hanwha Ocean backed by Edison charter
    Norway's Knutsen Group has firmed up another LNG newbuild in South Korea, ordering a 174,000 cu m carrier at Hanwha Ocean on the back of a long-term charter deal with Italy's Edison. The contract will see the vessel deliver and begin its charter in 2028. The new carrier will join Knutsen's expanding LNG fleet and ...
  • Mintra moves deeper into Greek maritime market with SQLearn acquisition
    Norway's Mintra has strengthened its position in maritime e-learning with the acquisition of Greek digital training specialist SQLearn, marking another step in its push to support the sector's ongoing shift toward digital learning and competency management. Mintra said the deal adds scale and depth to its portfolio, combining its global software platforms with SQLearn's strong ...
  • Euroseas banks multi-year cover for boxship trio
    Greek boxship owner Euroseas has secured three forward charters for its modern 2,800 teu feeder ships, locking in multi-year employment well ahead of schedule. The Nasdaq-listed firm said the 2024-built Leonidas Z, 2023-built Gregos and 2023-built Terataki have all been fixed for 35 to 37 months at a daily rate of $30,000. The charters will ...
  • DEME secures multi-scope contract for Polish wind farm
    Belgian marine contractor DEME has secured a major role in Poland's offshore wind expansion after winning three contracts covering foundation and cable installation work for the BC-Wind project in the Baltic Sea. The combined awards are worth €150m-300m, ($175m-$350m). BC-Wind is being developed by Ocean Winds, the EDP Renewables-ENGIE joint venture, about 23 km off ...
  • Bourbon lands five-year ExxonMobil deal in Guyana
    French offshore vessel owner Bourbon has secured a major boost in Guyana after signing a five-year maritime services contract with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, with options to extend. The deal will begin in the first quarter of 2026 and will be anchored by the large platform supply vessel Bourbon Calm, which will handle the transport of ...
  • Ventura adds $20m semisub backlog on fresh Eni slot
    Oslo-listed Ventura Offshore has picked up more work for the semisubmersible SSV Catarina after Eni Indonesia exercised a third optional well under its current drilling campaign. The latest call-off keeps the Catarina working through the second quarter of 2026 and adds roughly $20m to Ventura Offshore's firm backlog. Eni still has one optional well remaining ...
  • Eurotankers steps up sales of ageing tankers
    Greek owner Eurotankers is stepping up its exit from the ageing VLCC space. The outfit has quietly sold the 317,400 dwt Eurovictory (built 2009, Hyundai Heavy) for about $61m, according to sales registers. The price appears off, given prevailing benchmarks for vessels of similar age. The sale follows two earlier disposals this year involving one ...
  • Polemis stays active in the VLCC arena
    Greek shipping tycoon Adam Polemis and his New Shipping outfit continue to make waves in the VLCC segment, clinching a series of lucrative moves in quick succession. At the end of last week, brokers reported that New Shipping fixed out the scrubber-fitted, 2016-built VLCC New Giant to Unipec at around $126,000 per day, on subs, ...
  • The critical importance of shore leave
    Ben Bailey, director of programme at The Mission to Seafarers, has an urgent message to protect the global maritime workforce. Every day, close to 2m seafarers sail the world's oceans, keeping global trade flowing and economies alive. These men and women operate in environments defined by isolation, long hours, and immense responsibility. Yet, as our ...
  • Angola licensing round boosted by Viridien's seismic reimaging program
    Viridien, formerly CGG, has announced a new multi-client seismic reimaging program over Angola's highly prospective offshore block 22 to support the country's upcoming licensing round. The 4,300 sq km high-end data set will provide insight into underexplored structures along the Atlantic Hinge zone, following the same trend as the proven Cameia and Golfinho fields. Fast-track ...
  • CMA CGM vows to have 1,000 women at sea by 2030
    French liner giant CMA CGM has set a new target of having 1,000 women at sea by the end of the decade. This comes after the company's internal program, She Sails, doubled the number of female seafarers on CMA CGM vessels. Within just one year, the program boosted the company's number of female seafarers from ...
  • NYK orders car carrier with AI-powered autonomous navigation system
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has ordered a new car carrier outfitted with an advanced autonomous navigation system from Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding. The vessel, set for delivery in March 2026, is designed to enhance safety and streamline onboard operations. Trials will be conducted during actual commercial voyages to verify the effectiveness of the new technologies ...
  • McDermott lands subsea deal from Petronas for Brunei gas project
    Houston-based offshore contractor McDermott has secured a subsea contract from Petronas Carigali for engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of a natural gas development project offshore Brunei. The award follows McDermott's successful completion of front-end engineering design, engineering optimisation, and readiness planning for the project. Under the contract sc
  • Judge overturns Trump's 'arbitrary and capricious' offshore wind ban
    The US offshore wind sector has won a lawsuit against the Trump administration after a federal judge overruled the moratorium on wind development. Donald Trump signed an executive order that paused new offshore wind activity in the US on his first day in office. In late January, the administration announced a temporary withdrawal of all ...
  • Berg Propulsion: Why owners are now willing to spend to save
    Berg Propulsion CEO Stefan Sedersten is clear about the shifting economics of maritime technology. "The payback is often much quicker than before, which makes it easier to justify the investment decision," he says, arguing that the long-debated spend-to-save mindset has finally taken root across global shipping. Speaking to Maritime CEO, Sedersten describes an industry that ...
  • V Group makes surprise boxship debut
    Greek conglomerate V Group is making its first move into containership ownership, signing contracts for a pair of Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard (GWS) 1,930 teu bangkokmax vessels, according to Alphaliner. Not to be confused with the global shipmanager, the Piraeus-based group, led by Vyron Vasileiadis is best known for its operations in port reception facilities, emergency ...
  • Global trade to hit record $35trn this year: UNCTAD
    Global trade is on track to hit an unprecedented $35trn this year, with East Asia, Africa and South-South corridors driving the gains even as geopolitical fragmentation reshapes supply chains, according to UNCTAD's year-end global trade update. Trade is expected to grow 7% in 2025, adding $2.2trn in new value. Crucially, the late-year expansion is being ...
  • China's BYD plots marine push in tie-up with Corvus
    European and Chinese companies are joining forces to spearhead the adoption of giant batteries at sea. China's BYD, the world's fourth-largest car manufacturer, is looking at getting into marine. Subsidiary BYD Energy Storage has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway's Corvus Energy, a market leader in marine energy storage systems (ESS), to establish a ...
  • An outdated ISM code awaits a doctor
    Captain Naveen Singhal and Captain M M Saggi write for Splash today, calling for significant regulatory change to make shipping safer. One of the findings of the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation report dated July 31, 1990, on the Exxon Valdez incident was that the US flag administration (USCG) was under pressure from ship owners ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 10, 2025
  • Business as usual for Panama Canal as US pursues forceful Latin America stance
    On one hand, it has been several months since US President Donald Trump has talked about 'taking back' the Panama...
  • 'We've just seized a tanker': US forces take over sanctioned, stateless VLCC off Venezuela
    The US seized a sanctioned, falsely flagged tanker off the coast of Venezuela in an escalation of the Trump administration's...
  • Ukraine reportedly strikes another shadow fleet tanker in Black Sea
    Maritime security sources have received reports that another shadow fleet tanker has been struck by Ukraine in the Black Sea
  • Alternative fuel liability gaps may be wider than they appear
    West P&I assistant corporate director Erin Walton says P&I clubs already cover liabilities from alternative fuels. But there are big...
  • Ukraine arrests vessel for transporting grain out of Crimea
    Ukraine's move comes at a time it has intensified and extended the range of its attacks on Russian ships in...
  • Feeder vessel order boom pushes boxship orderbook past 11m teu
    The orderbook share has now reached the equivalent of 35.2% of capacity of the fleet in service, a level only...
  • Cargo interests urged to leave salvage to salvors
    Cargo interests have right to information, but getting job done comes first
  • Shipping decarbonisation delayed, not derailed, say BV chiefs
    Despite the IMO's net zero delay and patchy progress on green fuels, Bureau Veritas argues that environmental pressure, China's scale...
  • One Hundred People 2025 countdown - 40-26
    Lloyd's List has launched its annual One Hundred People ranking, the definitive guide to the most influential figures shaping the...
  • Top 10 technology leaders 2025
    The sheer disruption that Starlink has caused in the maritime industry earns chief operations officer Gwynne Shotwell first place in...
  • The Daily View: Dodging a bullet (again)
  • Global trade set to hit record $35trn this year before slowing
    Unctad said growth had slowed in the second half and that the trend could continue into 2026
  • 'We did not do our homework': divided African states were an 'easy picking' at IMO vote
    Ghana Chamber of Shipping president Stanley Ahorlu said African negotiators were 'fragmented' and unprepared for the Net-Zero Framework vote, calling...
  • Suspected Iran-laden gas carrier makes Bay of Bengal U-turn
    A gas carrier suspected to be laden with Iranian-origin LPG made an abrupt U-turn on its way to Chittagong, and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker identity theft cases have risen dramatically this year | Zim's next chapter hinges on year-end shareholder vote | One...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 10, 2025
  • Reliance on contracts results in unused truckload, ocean capacity: study
    A study commissioned by Freightos finds truckload shippers fail to use 70% of the contracted capacity they negotiate.
  • US container volumes set for weak 2026 amid ongoing trade uncertainty
    S&P Global's outlook for the transportation sector sees US ports facing a volume decline in 2026 with the potential for recovery in 2027.
  • US truckload rates jump on poor weather, shorter holiday shopping season
    While dry-van spot rates typically climb in December, this year's increase is the highest for early December in more than five years, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
  • Transfix targets 'unbundled' chaos of truckload brokerage with TMS product
    The move into transportation management expands Transfix's scope from its current focus on brokerage pricing technology.
  • Cargo bookings for Asia-Europe ocean trade rise sharply in December
    The rise in bookings is driving an increase in the capacity offered by ocean carriers on Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean that this week reached record levels on both trades.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 10, 2025
  • Trump says US has seized tanker as Venezuela tensions ratchet up
    President tells reporters that vessel was 'the largest one ever seized'
  • Video shows explosions as Ukraine targets alleged dark fleet tanker
    Ukrainian forces also arrest bulker in Odesa accused of being part of 'shadow' fleet
  • Star Bulk guides for strong fourth quarter as dry freight rates soar
    US-listed giant's fourth-quarter guidance comes as bulker spot rates cool from recent two-year highs
  • Floating storage on the rise as oil glut debate rages
    Trafigura's 'super glut' scenario would likely see floating storage roaring back
  • Morocco wants first FSRU in place by 2027 amid regas unit shortage
    Tight timing for a conversion but some providers might be ahead of the pack
  • Long-standing Fearnley Securities shipping equities analyst quits sector
    Nils Thommesen's shift leaves Fredrik Dybwad to cover the whole sector
  • CMA CGM doubles female seafarer numbers as it raises 2030 target
    Container ship giant hails 'feminisation' of workforce at sea
  • Norwegian credit fund bets on Navios bonds backed by $3.7bn backlog
    Storm Bond Fund sees strong earnings visibility
  • Platform fire takes fizz out of suezmax rates as Atlantic activity hits nine-month low
    Sentosa says problems with Nigerian exports have hit volumes
  • $1bn 'nurdle' spill demand spooks shipping and leaves regulators scrambling
    Global regulator set to tighten rules next year on 'nurdle' packaging after a string of high-profile losses
  • Navigator rated 'buy' as Pareto sees 'hidden' values and stable cash flow from LPG
    US ethylene export terminal carries underlying value
  • Green Seas: Go East, 'me old China'
    Welcome to the new combined Green Sea and Shiptech newsletter
  • SSY and Grieg Shipbrokers takeover talk swirls
    A potential new broker buyout is the talk of Christmas party season
  • Decarbonisation capital still has some wind in its sails even after IMO flop
    Capital to fund clean technology is even more important after failure to create global framework
  • Robin Energy reveals rising rates for gas carrier and tanker fleet
    Petros Panagiotidis company says a mix of spot and period deals is boosting its backlog
  • Law firm CJC celebrates first 15 years with new hires and promotions
    Shipping specialist has grown from London base to operate around the world
  • Flag states urged to back compensation scheme for 'horrible, nasty stuff' spills
    New fund could pay out for spills of some 2,000 hazardous cargoes regularly transported by shipping
  • Everllence testing ethanol as a marine fuel on smaller engines
    Tech firm trials ethanol in dual-fuel methanol engine in Denmark
  • China Merchants secures second cruise order in a week as Mystic expands fleet
    Chinese yard to build up to four small vessels
  • Nordic countries launch phase two of maritime decarbonisation plan
    Norway, Sweden and Iceland team up with industry to develop green shipping road map
  • Sunken assets: How new rules and environmental scrutiny are driving the costs of wreck removal sky high
    Bigger ships make recovery from the seafloor ever more difficult
  • Bourbon taps into Guyana oil bonanza with ExxonMobil offshore supply ship deal
    Offshore shipowner says agreement for platform supply ship breaks new ground in the South American country
  • Star Bulk sheds its last panamax in 15th ship sale of active year
    Operator of about 150 bulkers turns the page on ageing ship class and steams ahead with kamsarmaxes instead
  • Greek and Norwegian shipowners strike for newbuildings as Hengli stacks up orders
    Chinese shipyard continues a stellar run
  • China Merchants secures fresh cruise order in a week as Mystic Cruises expands fleet
    Chinese yard to build up to four small vessels
  • 'Strong demand': Euroseas reports forward fixture for feeder pair until 2029
    Owner expects latest chartering deals to add $75m to Ebitda
  • China Merchants secures fresh cruise order in a week as Portuguese owner expands fleet
    Chinese yard to build up to four small vessels for Mystic Cruises
  • 'Strong demand': Euroseas reports forward fixture for feeder pair until 2029
    US-listed owner expects fresh batch of chartering deals to add $75m to its Ebitda
  • KCC hunts new combination carrier concepts as fleet expands
    Oslo shipowner aims to find new customers and trades
  • Russian LPG terminal burns for three days after Ukrainian attack
    Security service says drones struck port in Sea of Azov
  • 'Heads we win, tails we win': Why container tonnage providers are sitting pretty
    Forward charters have changed the outlook - even if freight rates fall and the Suez Canal reopens
  • Andrianopoulos family tanker newbuilding linked to five-year charter with trader
    AB Commodities said to have secured clean and dirty trading capacity with LR2 deal
  • Chinese shipbuilder's research arm quantifies cost of removing one tonne of CO2
    'Closing the loop' - from capture at sea to permanent storage on land
  • Arrested bulker saga takes new twist as ownership comes under dispute
    Indian court handling the case could order the Elvita R auctioned
  • Chinese bulker operator offloads vessel at slight loss on original purchase price
    Sale comes only a year after acquisition
  • TotalEnergies FPSO set to live on despite reports of recycling sale
    Oil major says recently decommissioned floater will be refurbished and redeployed
  • NYK lines up large LNG carrier newbuilding order against charter business
    Incoming contract signals the need for shipping from a new wave of US product

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EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
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.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder 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 ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
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%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
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.
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
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Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
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
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
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
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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.
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