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Exim India web site
MAY 13, 2025
  • "Kerry Indev Logistics" rebranded as "K-Indev Logistics"
  • Ships as security for banks in the offing
  • iPhone exports surge 116 pc in April
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (9 May 2025)
  • 'I have learned that success lies in uniting people under a shared purpose'
  • Y/Y capacity reduction 4%-5% on TP in April/May
  • BPCL Liquid Cargo Terminal LB-01 & LB-02 to be shut from May 27 to 31 for strengthening works
  • Container ships returning to the Red Sea seen flooding the market with capacity and collapsing freight rates: Analysis
  • Paradip Port Authority advisory on berthing at Berth No. 03
  • Maharashtra Maritime Board on monsoon foul season
  • Vizag Multipurpose Terminal joins hands with Hindalco to build India's first fully-automated, sustainable Alumina Handling Terminal at Visakhapatnam Port
  • India's first hydrogen-powered mining truck commences operations
  • Report on priority trucking corridors for zero-emission launched
  • DP World opens multi-user, bonded, purpose-built warehouse in Singapore
  • AD Ports Group begins 2025 on a strong note
  • PSA BDP strengthens its foothold in Mexico with key acquisition
  • US-China trade thaw presents both challenges and opportunities for India: FIEO President
  • India, UK FTA expected to raise plastic products exports
  • DG Shipping elevates security to Level 2 at ports
  • Export restrictions for critical raw materials growing
  • APSEZ has reportedly entered global freight forwarding

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 13, 2025
  • Patrick Bourreau joins Modalis as strategy director
  • Holle moves back into politics
  • Stable performance, green focus
  • Ceva launches Mumbai office
  • IRU, ETF demand clarity
  • New belly capacity for Australian exports
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turvo names Deshpande SVP of product strategy
  • Biofuel transport across the Baltic
  • DSV launches Chicago-Shanghai airfreight charter
  • Call for electrification targets
  • Logistics resilience from NX

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Ecommerce likely the front-runner in resurge of transpacific trade after deal
  • Service chaos from trade ban with India a problem for Pakistan shippers
  • Container trade economics - what to look for now
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 19 | Airfreight nosedive and blank sailings
  • Investors beware: 'Outsize returns' not available in T&L
  • Trade deal sees UK vehicle and US beef exports the main beneficiaries
  • OceanX: M�rsk rally overshadows post-US-China trade deal news
  • Perishables shippers want more reliability on South American trades
  • 'Labour arbitrage' says union, but Trump mulls new US flag of convenience
  • DP World announces 'transformative' expansion plan for Caucedo hub

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Marine Log web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Podcast: Green technology and sustainable vessel designs
    In this episode of Marine Log's Listen Up! Podcast, sponsored by Chevron, we dive into the redefining role of green technology in the maritime industry. With us today is Will Ayers, Elliott
  • USCG streamlines reflagging ships to the American Registry
    The Coast Guard says that it has streamlined the process for reflagging foreign ships to be certificated under the American Registry, without compromising safety. In doing so, the USCG has consolidated the
  • Copán, Crowley's second Avance class ship, enters service
    Copán, the second vessel in Crowley's series of four Avance Class LNG-fueled containerships on charter from Eastern Pacific Shipping, has followed its sister vessel, Quetzal, into service and begun its inaugural commercial

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Container News web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Red Sea Reset: Is the Suez Canal Ready for a True Comeback?
    As the smoke begins to clear over the troubled waters of the Red Sea, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is navigating a delicate balance between reassurance and reinvention. With the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Yemen's Houthi rebels easing immediate security threats, a new question emerges across global shipping circles: Is the Suez Canal genuinely ready for a large-scal
  • Container shipping holds its breath amid US-China tariff ceasefire
    The United States and China entered a 90-day ceasefire , suspending key tariff measures and laying the groundwork for renewed economic dialogue. Since the inception of the US-China trade war, the container shipping industry has borne the brunt of uncertainty
  • Pilbara Ports announces new Ship WiFi Support Program
    Pilbara Ports has launched a new initiative to enhance seafarer welfare by improving onboard WiFi connectivity in the Port of Port Hedland. The Pilbara Ports Ship WiFi Support Program will replace individual SIM card recharges with free ship-wide internet access and data top-ups to participating vessels upon each return to the Port of Port Hedland. The new initiative transitions away from individ
  • Cavotec inks US$9 million shore power order with major ocean carrier
    Swiss engineering group Cavotec has signed an order valued at €8.1 million (US$9 million) with a global container shipping company to deliver complete shore power systems for newly built container vessels. The order includes cable management reels and weatherproof enclosures, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. Cavotec's systems will provide cable management solutions,
  • Transshipment Power Play: Singapore, Colombo and Salalah compete amid global trade shifts
    As geopolitical tides reshape global shipping routes, three key transshipment ports-Singapore, Colombo, and Salalah-are vying for supremacy in the restructured container logistics ecosystem. The ongoing US-China tariff war, compounded by Red Sea security disruptions, has prompted rerouting and realignment of maritime flows. This article examines which port is best positioned to leverage these cha
  • Shipping Stocks Weekly: Latest Market Moves
    Shipping Stocks Weekly provides a timely overview of how major container shipping companies are performing in the equity markets. The container shipping industry continues to navigate a complex mix of macroeconomic and geopolitical forces. While global trade has shown signs of resilience, challenges such as Red Sea tensions , persistent supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures on oper
  • Wärtsilä launches commercial carbon capture system for maritime sector
    Wärtsilä has officially launched its innovative carbon capture solution (CCS) for commercial use across the global maritime industry, marking a significant advancement in the sector's decarbonisation efforts. According to in-house testing, the Wärtsilä CCS can reduce CO2 emissions from vessels by up to 70%, offering shipowners a practical solution to comply with increasingly strict environmental
  • CMA CGM applies North America - West Africa surcharges
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced new Emergency Operational Recovery (EOR) surcharges on shipments from North America to ports in West Africa. Starting 7 May, a surcharge of US$150 per container will apply to cargo originating from Canada, while a US$100 per container fee will be imposed on CMA CGM's shipments from the United States to West Africa. If you liked this post, please conside
  • Feeder ships outpace larger vessels in investment returns
    Consultancy Arthur D. Little said that feeder vessels are now generating a better return than large container ships. The return on investment (ROI) of the feeder sector is 17-23%, compared with 7-12% for boxships of up to 24,000 TEUs
  • JAFZA turns 40 with record-breaking trade volumes
    Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has marked its 40th anniversary with record-breaking trade volumes of US$190 billion over the last 12 months, translating to a 15% year-on-year increase and its highest ever contribution to Dubai's economy. The milestone underscores the enduring strength of Jafza's model - a purpose-built ecosystem integrating a major port, world-class logistics infrastructure and busi
  • U.S. and China slash tariffs in major trade breakthrough
    The United States and China have agreed to suspend the majority of tariffs on each other's goods, signaling a significant easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world. As part of the new trade deal, "reciprocal" tariffs will be reduced from 125% to 10%. However, the U.S. will maintain its 20% tariffs on Chinese imports related to fentanyl, keeping the overall tariff lev
  • Chabahar Comeback: India and Iran reinforce maritime axis amid Red Sea instability
    In a bid to sidestep the stormy tides of maritime insecurity and geopolitical friction, India and Iran are doubling down on their collaboration over Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
  • CMA CGM increases Far East rates
    Effective from 1 June, CMA CGM will implement increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from North Europe and Mediterranean to Far East. The French carrier will apply the following rates from all North European base ports to all Far East base ports for all dry cargo: Quantum in USD per 20' Quantum in USD per 40' From North Europe to Far East 600 1,040 Additionally, CMA CGM will introduce the follow

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Splash web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • JR Shipping poised for dry bulk return with newbuild brace
    Dutch owner JR Shipping has set out to return to the shortsea dry cargo sector with two diesel-electric newbuilds to be built at Chowgule Shipbuilding in India. The Harlingen-based group will be adding 8,500 dwt ships with delivery scheduled for the end of June 2027 and the end of February 2028. The newbuildings are part ...
  • Esvagt and KMC Line firm up Korean offshore wind venture
    Danish offshore wind vessel operator Esvagt has officially formed a joint venture with South Korean shipping company KMC Line. The jv named KESTO will target the growing South Korean offshore wind market, where current plans include as much as 18.3 GW offshore wind to be established by 2030. The two companies said the new business ...
  • Olympic scores long-term CSOV contract with Aker BP
    Norway's Olympic has secured a five-year firm contract with Aker BP for the construction service operation vessel (CSOV) Olympic Notos. The deal with options for another five years will see the 2024 Ulstein-built unit serve as a dedicated walk-to-work vessel at the unmanned production platform Munin in the Yggdrasil area from the fourth quarter of ...
  • US and China agree to slash tariffs
    In a significant curtailment of the trade war between the world's two largest economies, the United States and China have agreed to considerably slash tariffs for the next 90 days. As part of the deal reached in Geneva over the weekend, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both countries would lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115%, ...
  • How tariffs have already reshaped minor bulk trade flows
    Tariffs, increasing stem sizes and changing trade patterns formed much of the debate at the Minor Bulks session at this year's packed Geneva Dry summit. Wlillem Vermaat, shipping director at Heidelberg Materials Trading, the second largest cement producer globally, noted that commodity trade flows tend to adjust to market changes. For example, US cement imports ...
  • COSCO books newcastlemax newbuilds
    COSCO Shipping Bulk is swelling its orderbook with a pair of newcastlemax bulk carrier newbuilds at a domestic yard. Brokers tell Splash that the dry bulk arm of the Chinese behemoth COSCO Shipping has booked 209,800 dwt units at leading newcastlemax builder CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. No price has been divulged for the duo slated ...
  • Nordic American Tankers sells elderly suezmax
    Nordic American Tankers has revealed a new sale of one of its oldest vessels as fleet renewal at the suezmax specialist rolls on. The New York-listed company is offloading the 2004-built, 150,000 dwt Nordic Casor and should cash in about $22.5m after buying the vessel for a reported $29.7m in 2016. Earlier this year, the ...
  • Danaos swells position in Star Bulk
    Greek owner Danaos has increased its holding in compatriot dry bulk giant Star Bulk Carriers. A recent filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that the John Coustas-led boxship tonnage provider and capesize bulker player had picked up around 2.03m shares in the Nasdaq-listed Star Bulk. The move takes Danaos' holding to ...
  • Jump in VLCC sales
    A surge in VLCC sales over the past two weeks highlights the resilience of asset prices in the large crude carrier market. The most recent transaction features Bahri, Saudi Arabia's state-owned shipping line, offloading its second 17-year-old VLCC in months. Sales registers indicate that the Hyundai Samho-built Layla is changing hands for $46.6m. This follows ...
  • DP World to spend $760m expanding Caucedo port in the Dominican Republic
    Global terminal operator has signed a deal in Latin America to spend $760m expanding the Dominican Republic's Port of Caucedo and its free trade zone. DP World said the Dominican Republic offers a compelling environment for manufacturers and logistics providers by offering competitive costs, robust tax incentives, and proximity to US markets and duty-free access. ...
  • Paper tigers at sea
    Darren Shelton from FuelTrust discusses why shipping prefers the illusion of regulation. In global shipping, we often talk about regulation as a good thing - and rightly so. Rules are meant to protect the environment, improve safety and support fair labour conditions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other bodies have spent decades creating systems ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Why green lending to shipping is struggling to take off
    Little of the finance into shipping is 'green'. Changing that will depend on bigger factors
  • Ship tracking is about to become a difficult conversation for some governments
    A push within the IMO to review Long Range Identification and Tracking of vessels is likely to prove politically contentious...
  • US-China trade war de-escalation was expected - but not this fast
    If there's one thing that's for certain in Trump 2.0, it is that there's no certainty on tariffs. The magnitude...
  • Israel issues evacuation warning to Houthi-controlled ports
    Israel has warned 'all those present' at Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Al-Salif and Hodeidah to evacuate. With reports of...
  • Adnoc posts profit dip despite Navig8 acquisition
    Net profit for the oil and gas transporter was down 5% in the first quarter of 2025 on the same...
  • Container demand soars, but supply chain imbalances deepen
    Headhaul routes saw strong growth, but backhaul volumes declined for a third consecutive month. As repositioning empty containers becomes more...
  • Shipping's secret trade: the fightback
    Lloyd's List reporter Joshua Minchin looks again at the secret illegal trades using our vessels and ports to understand how...
  • Taiwan's container lines weaken in April, but US-China tariff truce offers hope
    A joint move to suspend tariffs signals potential recovery ahead, with analysts forecasting a rebound in China-US container trade
  • ICS vows to continue speaking out against 'draconian' US port fees while hoping for trade détente
    The ICS reaffirmed its opposition to the revised US port fees targeting Chinese shipping, pledging unity within the industry while...
  • Recycling tonnage plummets in April as owners keep older ships trading
    The volume of vessels recycled by gross tonnage fell 60% in April compared with March, Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows
  • The week in newbuildings: Cosco orders up to 12 newcastlemax bulkers
    Orders for three bulk carriers, four tankers and four gas carriers recorded in past week
  • The week in charts: US-Houthi ceasefire not expected to spur Red Sea return | Panama Canal yet to see tariff hit | Hope for Simandou to offset Chinese ore demand drop
    US ships will not be targeted, but Houthis say Israeli ships are still 'banned' in Red Sea; Panama Canal numbers...
  • The Daily View: A bigger problem
  • Daily Briefing
    UK sanctions 100 dark fleet tankers | Chinese terminals and teapot sanctioned as US increasingly targets buyers of Iranian oil...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Multimillion-dollar price tag awaits car carriers as US ship fees loom
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the world's largest car carrier operator, said its vessels make between 300 and 350 voyages a year to the US, potentially generating annual voyage fees of about $300 million.
  • DP World plans $760 million investment in the Dominican Republic
    The investment will increase the Port of Caucedo's capacity by 24% while expanding an adjacent Free Trade Zone, the terminal operator said.
  • Capacity crunch beckons on eastbound trans-Pacific after US-China deal
    Much of the volume that has been locked up over the past month will come flooding back into the market after Washington and Beijing agreed to significantly slash their respective tariffs for 90 days.
  • West India container trade facing delays, vessel skips after regional tensions
    Despite a ceasefire announced over the weekend between India and Pakistan, the combined impact of the recent tensions and enhanced port security protocols has left container supply chains out of India's west coast corridor in a state of flux.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Pangaea Logistics cuts dividend in half and approves stock buybacks
    Rhode Island-based niche bulker specialist is tweaking capital allocation after rare loss-making quarter
  • International Seaways plots buyback of six VLCCs from Ocean Yield with savings in sight
    Lower costs on former Gener8-Euronav tankers could reduce operating costs even further
  • Shipping shares ride wave alongside broader US stock market uplift on China tariffs deal
    Big movers include Matson, Zim, Pangaea Logistics and Dorian LPG in New York trading
  • New shipowner formed by Esvagt and KMC Line to 'follow customers' to South Korea
    Danish and South Korean operations set up Kesto to chase offshore wind shipping business
  • 'Best result in our history': Fincantieri wins record orders as quarterly revenue surges
    Defence and cruise orders fuel growth in contracts backlog
  • Hoegh Evi green-lights LNG carrier-to-FSRU conversion after securing new charter
    Existing unit currently serving Egyptian buyer set to head to Australia later than first planned
  • Five kamsarmax bulk carriers offered in online auction- with extra incentive for shipbrokers
    Shipbrokers are being offered extra commission if they introduce the winning bidder
  • Olympic boosts contract cover over $500m with five-year Aker BP charter
    Norwegian owner says vessel could stay on with oil company for 10 years
  • UK to swing sanctions hammer at more 'actors' supporting Russia's 'illegal' Ukraine war
    Foreign secretary David Lammy poised to unveil more measures, hot on the heels of blacklisting 100 tankers last week
  • ITIC pays out after agent's 'costly oversight' in booking container ship pilot
    UK insurer settled claim for $135,000 after ship was left without navigational help in port
  • Private to public: A new role with Pangaea Logistics brings Dan Schildt into view
    New chief strategy officer quietly built a career over two decades at traditional Connecticut outfit
  • Senegal finally receives first LNG cargo for FSRU as power plant switches to gas
    Shipment arrives four years after regas unit was delivered
  • Payment fraud sees shipowner ESL Shipping call in police
    Finnish owner says incident was not a cyber attack
  • Trafigura sells LPG carrier out of Chinese lease financing pact
    Trader sells leased midsize ship with charter back for two years
  • John Su's Erasmus forks out $45m for feeder brace from Idan Ofer venture
    Athens-based owner on course to build up substantial feeder container fleet
  • Major Greek owner in pole position as oil major Repsol gears up for shuttle tanker newbuildings
    Yards have already submitted initial offers for crude carrier pair due 2028
  • Chinese giant Cosco Shipping Energy puts $220m of VLCCs and product tankers on sales block
    Board of Chinese state owner also green-lights scrapping of small LPG carrier
  • ITIC pays out after agent's 'costly oversight' in booking container ship pilot
    UK insurer settled claim for $135,000 after boxship left without navigational help in port
  • Trump order to deregulate sees Coast Guard simplify rules for moving ships to US flag
    Official says move is first in bid to 'restore American maritime dominance'
  • Expanding Columbia boosts C-suite with new faces to 'stay nimble'
    Schoeller-owned management and services group promotes three rising stars to top table
  • LNG dual fuelling pays back under new rules, while methanol and ammonia do not, SEA-LNG says
    Modelling by industry lobby coalition sets out investment cases under IMO and EU regulations
  • VLCC spot rates set to rally on 'all-time high' crude oil exports from US to South Korea
    Analysts bullish about big tanker market as earnings climb
  • Scandlines prepares for conversion to plug-in ferries in zero emissions push
    Ferry operator reports stable revenue and profit
  • ESL Shipping back in profit after expensive bulker charters fall off books
    Finnish operator says earnings improved despite lower revenue
  • US and China lower mutual tariffs, calling 90-day truce in their trade war
    Shipping stocks sparked to life as trading giants vow to continue 'respectful' talks
  • Stephenson Harwood rainmakers unwind in style
    Celebration marked awards for advisory work on seven deals
  • Analyst lifts outlook for Capital Clean Energy after better-than-expected earnings
    Gas carrier owner shows ability to score charters in 'less ideal environment'
  • Bio-LNG buzz kicks in after landmark IMO emissions agreement
    Fossil fuel's greener cousin is experiencing a surge in interest, market players say
  • Legal battle breaks out between alleged co-owners of sanctioned dark fleet tanker set for scrap
    Sanctioned UAE-based manager also looking to get paid for services
  • Adnoc first-quarter net profit slips 5% on softer shipping performance
    Company is optimistic income streams from service portfolio will offset market headwinds in shipping
  • Teekay Tankers dividend 'disappointing' as company sits on $631m cash pile, analysts say
    Fearnley Securities maintains a 'buy' rating but lowers share price target
  • Great Eastern boss Bharat Sheth signs on until 2031 to make it 32 years in top job
    Indian owner's managing director joined family-controlled company in 1981
  • Navigare Capital recruits Christiania Gas manager as new partner
    Andrew Christian McPhail will join Danish investor in August
  • Navigator board trimmed as BW LNG boss Yngvil Asheim quits as director
    Shareholder representative will stand down next month
  • Japan sends 'first-ever' cargo of gasoil to Argentina
    Possible emergence of new trade route shows viable arbitrage opportunities despite long sailing time
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping ranked as one of the best employers in Singapore
    AP Moller-Maersk and PSA Marine also make the list
  • Stephenson Harwood rainmakers host evening of mirth and merriment
    Celebration marked awards for advisory work on seven deals

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American Shipper web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Ocean lines welcome tariff pause, but is the supply chain ready?
    Container lines welcomed a pause in the tariff war that has crippled trade between the United States and China.
  • Less China means more business for Port of Virginia
    The Port of Virginia wants container shippers to know that it's not beholden to China.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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