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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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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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