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June 13, 2025

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Exim India web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Western India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2025 postponed
  • Cabinet approves Rs 6,405 cr. rail projects to boost freight movement
  • India on track to exceed $825 bn in exports in FY26, says Goyal
  • Newbuilding orders seen subdued
  • OPEC's crude tanker loadings jump 24% week-on-week
  • Spices exports up
  • Mitigating the risks of project cargo handling at ports
  • CONCOR launches real-time Rake Monitoring Portal
  • NHAI restricts number of projects per engineer for consultancy firms
  • SCI to commence direct coastal container shipping service between Gujarat ports and Cochin, Tuticorin

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Southern Pacific freshness
  • Electric truck crosses the Channel
  • OCG tackles seafarers' mental and sexual health
  • CSA opens office in London
  • Bifa backs Ethiopian logistics
  • AA Cargo delivers air force monument to Normandy
  • WCA World e-commerce network
  • OnTurtle renews Tapa certification
  • Fast Lines launches Damen CF 3850 freighters
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Jaeger named MD at Baur Hermes Fulfilment
  • Survey suggests shift to autonomy
  • Dakar Air Cargo launches first freighter operation

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • Predatory rivals circle as the ripples from DSV's Schenker buy widen
  • Airfreight capacity shifts from US to match falling demand
  • Unique beast CH Robinson: it's all about 'inputs versus outputs'
  • Loadstar Leader: Tariffs and trade - if it ain't broke, why try to 'fix' it?
  • More legal trouble in India for MSC: feeder vessel detained after box ship disasters
  • Steep drop in US container imports a serious threat to SME drayage firms
  • MSC to hold 15% global container terminal market share after Hutch buy
  • Scope 3: the emissions elephant in the room for supply chains
  • M&S cyber-attack a salutary warning for supply chain players, say experts
  • 787 crashes in India with 242 people on board

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • VIDEO: BV's new AGS 3D delivers next-generation remote inspection
    Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has launched an advanced tool for ship and offshore structure inspections. Called the Augmented Surveyor 3D (AGS 3D), it is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and

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Container News web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • CMA CGM announces intermodal solutions in Egypt
    In complement to CMA CGM's 17 services connecting Egypt's ports to major global trade routes, the French carrier offers rail solutions in October Dry Port (ODP) connecting Greater Cairo and Upper Egypt's industrial and logistics zones Strategically located in the heart of the 6th October industrial zone, the ODP hub provides seamless cargo optimization through smart intermodal solutions. CMA CGM
  • X-Press Feeders wins Marine Money 2024 East Leasing Deal of the Year
    X-Press Feeders announced that its French leasing arrangement for six dual-fuel vessels has been named Marine Money's 2024 East Leasing Deal of the Year. In 2024, Eastaway France SAS, a subsidiary of X-Press Feeders, secured long-term financing exceeding US$280 million for the acquisition of six methanol dual-fuel vessels under a structured French leasing arrangement. The deal, hailed for its str
  • Strait of Hormuz on brink amid US embassy evacuation
    The Strait of Hormuz, the world's most strategically vital shipping chokepoint, is again under the shadow of potential conflict. As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate with the US preparing partial embassy evacuations in Iraq and authorizing the departure of military dependents from key posts across the Middle East, shipping professionals must assess the risks now threatening the uninterrup
  • Can America reclaim its shipbuilding edge in fragmented global market?
    The global shipbuilding industry is entering a decade of robust growth, projected to surge from US$42 billion in 2024 to more than US$73 billion by 2033, driven by container fleet expansion, shipping digitalization, and new decarbonization practices. Yet while East Asia dominates the industry, the United States is repositioning itself to play a more assertive role in the global maritime manufactu
  • CN Magazine | June Issue Out Now!
    This month's issue brings you everything you need to stay ahead in the world of container shipping, logistics, and ports. Here's what's inside: A full briefing of last month's top developments in the industry An exclusive interview with Carlos Lopez Barbera Key stock highlights and market movements Coverage of all the major events shaping the industry Grab your copy now and stay informed with CN
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises rates from West Mediterranean to Latin America
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the West Mediterranean to South America West Coast, Central America and Caribbean. Effective from 1 July - and from 10 July for regulated countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands) - the updated rates will be as follows:
  • Salvors work on Wan Hai ship amid fears of more blasts
    The Indian Coast Guard has said it is trying to tow the Wan Hai 503 away from the Indian coast to avoid an ecological disaster, as the ship burns for the fourth day. The coast guard is concerned about further explosions on the ship, which has more than 2,000 tonnes of fuel oil and hundreds of containers with hazardous goods. India's Director General of Shipping has disclosed that 157 containers o
  • Electric charging station powers emission-free construction of Princess Alexia Viaduct at Rotterdam port
    A dedicated electric charging station has been installed to power a fleet of emission-free construction machinery during the building of the Princess Alexia Viaduct on Maasvlakte 2. The viaduct project includes the construction of a fully electrified construction site, complete with fast chargers, a Stedin-connected transformer station, and a wide range of battery-powered equipment, including ele
  • ShibataFenderTeam Group inaugurates manufacturing facility in Valencia
    ShibataFenderTeam Group has officially opened its fourth global manufacturing facility, located in Valencia, Spain, expanding its production capabilities to better serve the growing demand across Spain, the Mediterranean, and the wider EMEA region. With a total investment of around US$8 million, the new plant will double production capacity for foam fenders and steel structures, enhancing deliver
  • Maersk applies new Gabon surcharge
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk is introducing a peak season surcharge (PSS) on shipments from Gabon to Africa, Europe, Middle East, Far East and Central America. Effective from 15 July, the following surcharge will apply to both dry and reefer containers: Origin Destination 20DRY 40DRY 40HDRY 20 REEF / 40HREF Gabon China, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Spain, Japan, Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Korea South,
  • Upward trend in bunker indices
    At the end of the 24 th week of the year, the global bunker indices published by Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) continued their moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$1.80 to US$467.81/MT. The VLSFO index increased by US$1.18, reaching US$542.08/MT. The MGO index saw a larger gain, reaching US$729.67/MT. "At the time of writing, the market was experiencing minor, multidirectional fl
  • Unprecedented fleet utilization puts another layer of uncertainty in global shipping
    The global container shipping industry is entering uncharted waters as it sails into an era of unprecedented fleet utilization, with idle capacity plunging to a mere 0.6% of the world's 32 million TEU fleet, according to Alphaliner's report. With just 70 vessels (185,157 TEUs) currently inactive, the liner sector has become virtually fully employed, a situation not seen since pre-pandemic boom pe
  • Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion to power four new Vertom vessels
    Wärtsilä has secured a contract to deliver a fully integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 DWT geared tween decker vessels being constructed for Dutch ship owner and maritime services provider Vertom Group. The deal, booked in the first quarter of 2025, supports Vertom's fleet renewal strategy and commitment to sustainable shipping. The vessels will be equipped with the Wärtsilä
  • Port of Ventspils receives first electric crane
    Stena Line Ports Ventspils JSC has officially taken delivery of its first electric Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane. The new machine marks a major step forward in its strategy to modernize operations and reduce emissions at the Port of Ventspils, a vital Baltic trade hub linking the Nordics and Central Europe. Ordered in mid-2024 and delivered in Q1 2025, the new mobile harbor crane
  • KEZAD Group unveils KEZAD Business District
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) has announced the launch of the KEZAD Business District, a landmark mixed-use commercial development located within the KEZAD Al Ma'mourah master plan, spanning 410 square kilometres. Strategically positioned at the gateway of the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates, the new district is envisioned as a modern business destination that b
  • New US logistics firm launches operations
    A new veteran-led logistics company, Gulf of America Logistics (GOAL), has commenced operations to meet surging demand for project cargo services across the US Gulf Coast. Headquartered in Bossier City, Louisiana, US, GOAL enters the market at a pivotal time, as investment accelerates in energy, infrastructure, and industrial megaprojects across the region. Founded by Brent Patterson, a US Navy l

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Splash web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • Oceaneering scores Gulf of Mexico vessel contract
    Houston-based oilfield services provider Oceaneering has, through its offshore projects group (OPG), secured a vessel services contract with an undisclosed major operator in the Gulf of Mexico. The agreement will see the US-flagged 2013-built multipurpose vessel (MPSV) Harvey Deep Sea deployed to carry out subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) and installation services. The MPSV, ...
  • Chartwell Marine designs CTV to support legacy offshore wind turbines
    NR Marine Services has commissioned UK-based ship designer Chartwell Marine to design a new CTV, which will be capable of supporting older generation assets, now referred to as legacy turbines. These vessels will still be constructed and outfitted with modern technologies to maximise vessel fuel efficiency and comfort. The so-called Defiant class vessel is a ...
  • Crew rescued from sinking bulker in Indian Ocean
    All 23 crewmembers aboard the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Run Fun 3 have been rescued after abandoning their sinking ship in the Indian Ocean. The 172-m-long ship, built in 1997, departed Singapore and was sailing towards Togo when it began sinking due to an unknown cause of cargo hold flooding. The crew-21 Vietnamese and two Myanmar ...
  • Chinese master jailed for damaging Taiwanese undersea cable
    A court in Taiwan has sentenced a Chinese national, identified only as Captain Wang, to three years in prison for intentionally damaging an undersea communication cable connecting Taiwan's main island to the Penghu archipelago. This verdict marks the first conviction related to the severing of Taiwan's critical undersea infrastructure. On February 25, 2025, the Togolese-flagged ...
  • Green shipping leaders struggle to meet efficiency targets
    Just how big a mountain shipping has to climb if it is to keep up with the green goals set by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) has been set in sharp relief with the latest disclosure report from the Sea Cargo Charter, whose members are considered environmental leaders in shipping. Signatories to the charter were still ...
  • Philippines launches 3.3GW offshore wind round
    The Department of Energy of the Philippines has launched its Fifth Green Energy Auction, looking to secure 3.3GW of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity with delivery slated between 2028 and 2030. This will be the first round to focus solely on fixed-bottom offshore wind technology. The DOE chose fixed-bottom offshore wind due to its established track ...
  • India takes action against MSC over sinking of 28-year-old ship
    Two recent ship casualties are making daily headlines in India, and stirring debate about cracking down on ageing vessels passing through the nation's waters. Nearly three weeks after the 28-year-old MSC Elsa 3 capsized off the coast of Kerala, the state's coastal police have officially registered a criminal case against Mediterranean Shipping Co, the vessel's ...
  • DOF anchor handler to stay in Canada for another three years
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won a contract extension for one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. The extension was awarded to the 2015-built Skandi Cutter by an undisclosed charterer. The vessel is currently operating in Canada under a contract set to end at the end of 2025. The vessel will now ...
  • Equinor awards plug and abandonment job to Baker Hughes
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has awarded a contract for plug and abandonment services on the Oseberg East field off Norway to oilfield services giant Baker Hughes. The plug and abandonment campaign planning phase, as well as its execution across several wells in the North Sea, will be led by Baker Hughes' mature assets solutions team. ...
  • Davie moves to buy Texas Shipyards
    Canadian shipbuilder Davie has set out to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation, a Texas-based company specialising in ship repair, construction, and marine services. The transaction for Texas Shipyards is still subject to financial, legal, and regulatory closing conditions, as well as land lease negotiations with the Galveston Wharv
  • Middle East shipping routes on alert amid rising US-Iran-Israel tensions
    A rare and urgent joint advisory issued by United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, Maritime Security Centre - Horn of Africa, and Joint Maritime Information Centre has set alarm bells ringing for ship operators passing through the Middle East. The advisory warns of an increased threat level in the Arabian/Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and the ...
  • Entropy and shipping
    Occasional columnist Santosh Patil on how rising disorder is reshaping our industry. The second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy which states that systems naturally progress from order to disorder is well-known. Today, few sectors reflect this principle more vividly than the global shipping industry. This rising disorder-or entropy-is reshaping the maritime world. ...
  • Geneva Dry 2026 opens for business
    Organisers of Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference, have unveiled today the agenda for the 2026 edition of the summit with marketing officially underway for what is forecast to be a record turnout at the five-star Hotel President Wilson on the shore of Lake Geneva. The annual Geneva Dry, which debuted in 2024, ...
  • How the daily routines of seafarers will evolve
    How much of daily manual operations at sea will be made redundant by 2035? The latest from Ship Concept 2035, our new magazine. How has your job changed over the past 10 years? Is the workload similar? That's the kind of thoughts we asked Splash readers to contemplate in our survey with one of the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • Shipping is struggling with compliance complexity
    Lloyd's List survey reveals that the 'average' shipping company is not equipped with sufficient technical expertise to navigate regulatory compliance...
  • Dynamarine and James Fisher Fendercare plot STS transfer safety push
    New collaboration targets the elevation of practices in ship-to-ship cargo operations
  • Toro acquires tanker following new spin-off
    Acquisition by Petros Panagiotidis-led owner could become second unit in fleet of newly-listed Robin Energy
  • Master of cable-cutting vessel convicted in Taiwan court
    Wang Liang was convicted in Tainan District Court for a violation of the Telecommunications Management Act after his ship caused...
  • Safer shipping here to stay, says Allianz Commercial's Heinrich
    Low level of losses likely to be repeated in coming years, says head of hull at German insurance giant
  • Study questions worth of voluntary green shipping initiatives
    A study by UCL has questioned the effectiveness of voluntary green shipping initiatives such as the Poseidon Principles and Sea...
  • Bulkers continue to get safer despite fleet growth
    The latest report from Intercargo shows vessel losses have consistently declined since the turn of the millennium, despite significant fleet...
  • Global port throughput forecast dims despite strong first quarter
    Impact of US trade policies will hit home in the second half of 2025, as frontloading dissipates and volumes wane...
  • BC Ferries' ro-pax newbuilding contract faces backlash over Chinese yard choice
    BC Ferries is having to fend off local concerns after choosing an experienced Chinese builder of ro-pax ferries for its...
  • Fire on Wan Hai boxship largely contained
    Two firefighting vessels deployed to the burning containership have managed to contain the blaze
  • UK Chamber of Shipping disappointed with Reeves spending review
    State support needed to ensure competitiveness, argues shipowner trade association
  • Conflict between Israel and Iran would 'most certainly' close the Strait of Hormuz
    The US has begun the evacuation of some personnel from the region, including dependents in Bahrain and some staff at...
  • South Korean yards cut delivery times as efficiency improves
    Improvements have enabled earlier deliveries of important vessel orders and boosted overall yard output. Move comes as US-China tensions have...
  • The Daily View: Give peace a chance. Up to a point
  • Charterers continue to lag behind IMO green goals
    The Sea Cargo Charter's latest climate disclosure report shows slow progress aligning with green targets. Its vice-chair says the long-term...
  • Singapore tanker broker Vantage to raise $13m in US IPO
    The Singapore-based shipbroker aims to strengthen its presence beyond Asia, especially in Western markets and the dirty petroleum products sector...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU price cap plan could force shadow fleet changes but enforcement questions remain | 'Zombie' tanker Jaya departs China for...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • June expected to be peak for niche carriers in the trans-Pacific: analyst
    Sea-Intelligence said elevated freight rates are drawing small carriers to the eastbound trade lane, but the additional capacity should dwindle by mid-August.
  • US trucking rate momentum stalls amid volume decline: Cass, PPIs
    Instead of rising in May as would typically be expected, US freight volumes dropped, and that's having an impact on pricing, freight indicators reveal.
  • Car carriers shift gears to cope with east-west trade imbalances
    Rising Asian vehicle exports have surpassed falling volumes from the west, forcing trade reshuffling and a rise in ballast trips.
  • Industrial cargo demand challenged by regional variation, economic uncertainty
    While some markets grapple with the lingering effects of trade disputes and fluctuating demand, others are experiencing unprecedented growth driven by green initiatives, robust domestic infrastructure development and the necessities of defense.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • Back in business: India's oldest private shipyard rises from the ashes
    Swan Heavy is ready to take orders, says CEO
  • Demand and tight tonnage push Braemar kamsarmax spot assessment up by 20% in a week
    Shipbroker also sees gains in Pacific market
  • Why AI can't yet sail your ship, safety expert explains
    Head of UK's Centre for Assuring Autonomy says AI has many uses but needs more real-world testing
  • Can contango save the summer as VLCC owners eye new long-haul routes?
    Broker BRS says shift in oil pricing could support rock-bottom rates
  • Chinese captain jailed in landmark case after ship damaged undersea cable
    Three-year sentence handed to seafarer named only as Captain Wang
  • Heidmar sees big investor interest in older product tankers after values plunge
    Bulker prices remain relatively high, Greece-headquartered operator says
  • Daily dose: Baltic Exchange boosts bunker reporting with extra global reach
    UK exchange says demand is rising for data in newer markets
  • Ravenous MSC leads raid on secondhand market as German owner exits container business
    Carrier bags boxships from Contships, Conbulk and Dohle in an unrelenting buying campaign
  • More carrot please: London Greeks pile in to criticism of IMO green plan
    Taxing ships is not enough to create a carbon-free world, argues the Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee
  • AI language technology to unleash next generation of maritime cyber criminals
    Oslo-based Norma Cyber believes AI reduces costs and barriers for fraudsters
  • UK shipowner Whitaker claims biofuel blending first on bunker tanker
    Lloyd's Register certifies first such operation involving FAME B100 fuel on Whitchampion
  • Carbon capture and storage set to trap around 15% of maritime emissions by 2050
    New DNV report sees CCS ballooning 30-fold but says growth will not be enough to hit net-zero target
  • Trump's trade chief is listening on car carrier fees. Will he ease them further?
    Fees on Chinese-linked ships are 'baked' as Jamieson Greer's office keeps scope of public comment limited
  • Heidmar hunts for technical manager takeovers to push fleet past 100 ships
    Commercial bulker management expansion also on the agenda for newly listed operator
  • ZeroNorth takes problem-solving beyond the human brain
    Whether filling in the gaps or handling huge amounts of data, there is a place for AI, says tech chief
  • Danish dry bulk researchers reveal champs and chumps in new emissions rankings
    Danish duo Liengaard & Roschmann detail top and bottom fleets on GHG efficiency
  • Increased Middle East loadings could be a positive sign for VLCCs as Opec opens taps, researcher says
    Middle East loadings jumped last week, a positive sign Bimco says, even if rates did not respond
  • Japanese power company JERA triples its US LNG buys as it signs up with three more producers
    Fresh deals come on top of signing with NextDecade last month
  • Data wars: Inmarsat's NexusWave bags 200 vessels in first year
    Bonded multiple channel solution becoming popular as digitalisation needs grow, says company
  • Stolt-Nielsen teams with Itochu on green methanol bunkering in China
    Norwegian group's joint venture aiming to support growing demand for low-carbon fuels
  • Putin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismisses EU threat to cut 'illegal' price cap
    Kremlin spokesman says proposal to reduce permitted price level will not help stabilise global energy markets
  • New round of Iran-US talks to be held in Oman as war fears spook markets
    Concerns about potential imminent attack on Islamic republic may fade after meeting set in Muscat on 15 June
  • Eastern Pacific VLEC heads to India as US tightens export rules to China
    The STL Qianjiang signals Dahej delivery after two years of shipping gas to China
  • Dong-A Tanker exits handysize sector as leased bulkers are sold in en-bloc deal
    Sale of sister ships expected to bring in $27m for shipowning investment fund
  • Fake seafarer CVs putting lives at risk onboard ships, warns crew agency boss
    Crewing specialist says more and more officers are exaggerating their experience to secure jobs
  • Astrup Fearnley logs record profit as shipbroking remains core business
    Norwegian group notes more confidence in the market after strong 2024
  • Guinea mining disruptions cost Indian player $22m in demurrage charges
    Ashapura Group says it remains committed to market despite defaults by local logistics partner
  • Shipping should draw a line with AI when it comes to autonomous vessels
    The evolution of digital tools has delivered a golden opportunity
  • Seatankers director Orjan Svanevik quits board of Sveaas' Sea1 Offshore
    Svanevik is a board member of Fredriksen's Frontline
  • Maritime danger warning issued for Strait of Hormuz amid signs of pending attack on Iran
    UKMTO and Diaplous urge vessels to transit waters off Iran 'with caution'
  • BC Ferries orders new hybrid ferries at CMI Weihai Shipyard in China
    Planned five-ship order cut to four by provincial government commission
  • Singapore shipbroker Vantage prices imminent New York IPO at $13m
    Company aims to start trading shares on the NYSE American stock exchange on Thursday

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • House investigator Yi to lead Marad
    Veteran Congressional investigator Sang H. Yi has been named acting chief of the Maritime Administration.
  • Canadian government to force union vote on Canada Post contract offer
    The Canadian government has agreed to Canada Post's request to force a union vote on is latest contract offer to break a negotiating stalemate.
  • DHL steps up Middle East expansion with $570M in planned investments
    DHL has been expanding its Middle East presence in conjunction with the region's economic development. The next evolution is a nearly $600M investment in facilities, equipment and technology in Saudi Arabia and the UAE over five years.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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