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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2025
  • CONCOR achieves record PAT in Q2
  • PSA Mumbai sees throughput surge, introduces new weekly services in 2025
  • Stronger growth prospects for Indian economy seen: HSBC
  • Large-scale return to the Red Sea would be seismic for shippers and carriers: Report
  • VOC Port achieves another milestone by handling 103 windmill blades on a single ship
  • Port of LA gains market share as US ports lag
  • Saudi ports handle more containers in Oct.
  • India exploring ship scrappage policy with incentives
  • COSCO commits $1.75 bn to build 29 new ships in green fleet expansion
  • New Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal commissioned in Odisha

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2025
  • Damen expands UK support with I.M.E Group
  • Koala service boosts Asia-linked Victoria port
  • TIP Group introduces carbon assessment
  • Air Charter Service celebrates tenure milestone
  • AD Ports and EEU seek digital logistics boost
  • Avinor advances hydrogen infrastructure
  • Sealiner Thailand offers trusted solutions
  • Circle boosts intermodal digitalisation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kenworth recognised as top employer for women
  • HKIA Consultancy signs Belt and Road deals

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • CMA CGM signs up to buy 20% stake in Eurogate's Hamburg terminal
  • Tiaca's Air Cargo Forum shines in the sun - but glass ceiling still casts a shadow
  • Union Pacific + Norfolk - that Berkshire flier on Jim Vena's bathroom wall
  • Red Sea ceasefire sparks hopes for Suez return - but war risk remains
  • South-east Asia soars: airfreight boom as China +1 shift reshapes regional trade
  • FedEx & CH Robinson - just like walking a tightrope
  • Turkey-Adriatic trade becomes a ro-ro vs lo-lo battle
  • Idle ships rare as MSC doubles down on vessel spree despite overcapacity
  • Mexico's nearshoring juggernaut comes to a halt as FDI levels crash on tariffs
  • US apparel importers seek Indian discounts as tariffs trim Delhi air cargo volumes

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Gerard Mcallister: McAllister's newest next-gen tug arrives in the Port of New York
    Gerard McAllister, the fifth in a series of six 84-metric- ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor tugs has arrived in the Port of New York following delivery by East Boothbay, Maine, shipbuilder Washburn
  • Pirates abandon dhow used in Hellas Aphrodite attack
    The Iranian-flagged dhow used as a mother ship in the piracy incident involving the merchant tanker Hellas Aphrodite was abandoned on the northwestern coast of Somalia, after being closely tracked and monitored
  • Netherlands Coast Guard to deploy chartered-in Damen FCS Enforcer
    The Netherlands Coast Guard is to deploy the Enforcer, a Damen FCS 5009 variant, to maintain its capabilities until a new generation of Coast Guard ships becomes operational. The vessel is being

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Marcura, CFARER team up on smarter ship procurement
    Marcura and CFARER have formed a strategic partnership to connect e-commerce procurement with technical fleet operations worldwide. Under the agreement, ShipServ becomes the recommended e-commerce platform for Ship Manager Procurement, which supports around 2,000 vessels. The partnership also brings VesselMan to CFARER customers for digital dry-docking, inspections, and technical project manageme
  • Toll and Coles roll out first electric heavy vehicles in Perth
    Toll Group has delivered its first electric heavy vehicles to Coles in Perth, marking a major milestone in both companies' efforts to build a cleaner, more sustainable grocery delivery network across Western Australia. Launched from the Coles Distribution Centre in Kewdale, the two Volvo FM battery-electric prime movers will replace traditional diesel-powered trucks, each expected to cut around 1
  • Echandia wins battery contract for Canadian icebreaker
    Swedish battery system supplier Echandia has won a contract from ABB to deliver a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new Canadian Coast Guard hybrid icebreaker to be built at Helsinki Shipyard. The deal marks Echandia's first entry into the Canadian market and expands its global presence in sustainable maritime propulsion. The hybrid vessel will combine conventional engines with advanced battery techno
  • Sea-Intelligence: Port of LA gains market share as US ports lag
    In issue 740 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight , analyzing the laden import volume throughput of the major North America West Coast (NAWC) ports, through the first three quarters of 2025. The analysis revealed a significant divergence in handled volumes: while Canadian ports performed in line with their pre-pandemic benchmarks, all major US West Coast ports underperformed. Amid this region
  • DHL adopts HappyRobot AI agents to streamline global operations
    DHL Supply Chain has expanded its use of artificial intelligence through a new partnership with startup HappyRobot, deploying AI agents to automate operational communications and improve both customer service and employee experience. The collaboration is part of DHL Group's enterprise-wide AI strategy, which aims to enhance efficiency and reduce repetitive work across its global logistics network
  • John McDonald named Chairman and CEO of ABS
    The ABS Board of Directors has elected John McDonald as the next Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed Christopher J. Wiernicki, who will retire after leading the organization for more than a decade. McDonald currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of ABS. His appointment follows a planned succession process approved by the board on Nov
  • AD Ports Group partners with Eurasian Economic Commission
    AD Ports Group has signed a collaboration plan with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) to advance cooperation in transport, infrastructure, and logistics digitalisation across the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) region. The agreement was formalised by H.E. Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure at the EEC, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group Chief
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Ocean rates climb on GRIs despite demand slump
    The US Supreme Court heard arguments last week in the appeal of lower court decisions that invalidated President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose fentanyl-related and reciprocal tariffs this year. Questions and comments made by justices during the hearing gave the impression that the court is likely to rule against the administration. While there's speculat
  • COSCO's fleet expansion as China's answer to trade war
    COSCO has unveiled a US$1.75 billion newbuilding program spanning 29 vessels, a strategic maneuver that positions Beijing's maritime champion to weather and potentially profit from escalating US-China trade tensions that are reshaping global shipping
  • Eimskip reports Q3 2025 results
    Eimskip reported results below expectations for the Q3 2025, with lower freight rates and one-off costs weighing on performance despite steady volumes and strong cost control in parts of the business. Revenue for the quarter totaled EUR 204.7 million, down 6.5% from the same period last year. Operating expenses fell slightly to EUR 184.3 million, a 1.0% year-on-year decrease. The company's liner
  • Port of Long Beach backs Clean Air Agreement
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a cooperative agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Port of Los Angeles to accelerate the development of zero-emission infrastructure across the San Pedro Bay port complex. The unanimous vote on Monday establishes enforceable deadlines and commitments for both ports to plan and implement clean-air
  • Peel Ports Group halves greenhouse gas emissions in five years
    Peel Ports Group has cut its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 48% in five years. The UK's second-largest port operator remains on track to reach net-zero across its port operations by 2040. The results, verified independently, are detailed in the Group's third annual ESG and Sustainability Report for FY2025. The data show a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2020, using a
  • Next Level Superintelligence - Redefining Terminal Operations with TOPX Intelligent 3D
    The future of terminal management is no longer about simply seeing your operations in 3D, it's about understanding them with superintelligent precision . The era of digital twins has evolved, and the next level is TOPX Intelligent 3D , a breakthrough system that redefines how ports and terminals think, decide, and act in real time. More Than Just a Digital Twin Unlike conventional digital twins t
  • BAR Technologies wins LR approval for WindWings® P-Wind method
    BAR Technologies has received Lloyd's Register (LR) approval for its CFD-based P-Wind methodology. This system calculates the power generated by WindWings® installations. LR confirmed that the methodology aligns with IMO guidance (MEPC.1/Circ.896) and ITTC verification standards, giving shipowners confidence to quantify benefits under EEDI and EEXI regulations. LR reviewed BAR's CFD code, boundar
  • Brazil bets billions invested as efficiency lags
    Brazil's container shipping sector is executing a high-stakes counter-cyclical gamble as Brazilian authorities are pouring many billion into port infrastructure even as operational performance ranks among the world's worst
  • Houthis' Red Sea Ceasefire: Temporary relief or strategic recalibration?
    The Houthi militant group's suspension of maritime operations in the Red Sea has introduced cautious optimism into a global shipping industry battered by nearly two years of disruption
  • DHL Global Forwarding, Freight Appoints new CEO for Middle East & Africa
    Leadership Transition Effective December 1, 2025 DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Tobias Maier as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East & Africa region, effective December 1, 2025. He succeeds Amadou Diallo, who will step down after more than 30 years of international leadership within DHL Group. Experienced Leader with a Digital Vision Tobias Maier brings extensive experience in finance
  • Maersk adjusts TP11 transpacific service rotation
    Maersk has announced an adjustment to its TP11 service on the Transpacific trade route, with changes aimed at improving schedule efficiency and port connectivity on the U.S. East Coast. Under the new rotation, the Port of Savannah will now be called before Charleston, optimizing vessel turnaround and cargo flow in the region. The updated service rotation will be as follows: Haiphong - Ningbo - Sh
  • Pacific International Lines adds extra sailing to Cherry Express Service
    Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd (PIL) has announced the addition of an extra sailing to its upcoming Cherry Express service, marking its seventh sailing for the cherry season. The newly added vessel is scheduled to depart San Antonio, Chile on 16 January 2026 and arrive in Shanghai, China on 8 February 2026, ensuring a fast 23-day transit to meet strong demand during the peak cherry season.
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates rotation for US1 Service
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an update to the rotation of its US1 service, aimed at optimizing transit times and enhancing schedule reliability for customers trading between Asia and the U.S. East Coast. Starting in December 2025, Savannah will replace Charleston as the first discharge port in the United States, improving the transit time to Savannah by five days on the eastbound voyage. The new ser
  • Fincantieri to build new ultra-luxury cruise ship
    New Order Secured Fincantieri has won an order to build an ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The agreement is part of its long-term partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH). The deal value is significant and subject to financing and standard terms. Delivery and Specifications The ship is scheduled for delivery in 2033. It will be a sister ship to Seven Sea
  • NSW ports achieves net zero scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
    NSW Ports has achieved Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions following a multi-year program to decarbonize its direct operations. The milestone, independently verified, is detailed in the organization's newly released FY25 Sustainability Report. Since 2022, NSW Ports has implemented initiatives across its sites at Port Botany, Port Kembla, and the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre to
  • CMA CGM announces Updated FAK rates
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates effective December 1, 2025, for shipments from the Mediterranean to the Middle East and Red Sea regions. To the Middle East Gulf: Origin USD per 20' USD per 40' & 40' HC West Mediterranean 1,000 1,100 Adriatic 1,050 1,150 Black Sea 800 900 East Mediterranean 950 1,050 To the Red Sea: Origin USD per 20' USD per 40' & 40' HC West Mediterranean

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • How to make seafarer training more relevant
    Shipping's training ecosystem is struggling in an era of accelerating change, with industry leaders warning that tick-box learning and operational pressures are undermining seafarer competence. The latest instalment from our brand-new Seafarers magazine. Maritime training is under strain. Between relentless schedules, shrinking manning levels, and an accelerating pace of technological change, the
  • Samsung Heavy to build Amogy ammonia power systems
    US ammonia power specialist Amogy has teamed up with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in a multi-year strategic partnership to manufacture its ammonia-to-power systems in South Korea. Under the agreement, SHI will set up a dedicated facility to produce and test Amogy's systems for both maritime and land-based power generation. The partnership will kick off with ...
  • United Maritime locks in fresh fixtures amid firming dry bulk market
    United Maritime has lined up new employment for its bulk carriers as it positions for a stronger fourth quarter and a firmer outlook for panamax and kamsarmax earnings. The Nasdaq-listed Greek owner, led by Stamatis Tsantanis (pictured), said it has secured new charter deals and extensions for its mid-sized dry bulk fleet, all linked to ...
  • JME returns to New Dayang for another bulker newbuild
    Greek owner JME Navigation has returned to China's New Dayang Shipbuilding for another ultramax bulker, continuing a fleet expansion drive that has gathered pace over the past two years. The shipbuilding arm of state-run machinery manufacturer Sumec Group has been contracted to build one Crown 63 bulk carrier. Delivery details and price have not been ...
  • Shipping hesitates on Red Sea return
    Experts covering the Red Sea shipping crisis have advised caution over any swift return to the Middle Eastern tradelane. Yesterday, the Houthis officially announced that they have paused maritime attacks on Israel and lifted their so-called naval blockade on Israeli ports. This announcement appeared at the end of a letter sent to Hamas's military wing, ...
  • Navibulgar steps up with new bulker order at Yangzijiang
    Bulgarian shipowner Navibulgar has returned to Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for another round of bulk carrier newbuildings, contracting four geared vessels for delivery between 2028 and 2029. Shipbuilding sources place the 71,000 dwt units at around $33.3m each, marking the company's largest newbuilding commitment to date. The first three ships are expected to be delivered in 2028, ...
  • Bulker values edge higher as buying interest firms
    Bulker prices continue to firm, with fresh secondhand sales showing a steady uptick in values. Both traditional owners and asset players are seizing the opportunity to capitalise. Several broking reports note that Taiwanese owner Hsin Chien Marine is selling its second ship this year, departing with the New Ascent (82,000 dwt, 2012, Tsuneishi), reportedly sold ...
  • Rhino Resources extends Northern Ocean rig campaign off Namibia
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won more work for one of its rigs. Oil and gas player Rhino Resources opted to amend the contract for the 2018-built Deepsea Mira awarded to the company earlier this year. Namely, Northern Ocean won a contract in July for one firm well for ...
  • Glander: AI and bunkering
    Glander International Bunkering's CEO, Carsten Ladekj�r, believes that AI-driven innovation will be the primary transformative force in the maritime industry over the coming year. "We anticipate sustained progress in AI-driven optimisation and digitalisation," he states in this week's big Maritime CEO interview, highlighting a collaborative project that employs an AI-powered propulsion control sy
  • Trump administration plans to open California coast to offshore oil drilling
    The Trump administration is planning to open the California coast to oil drilling lease sales for the first time in a while. The plan, seen in a draft map reviewed by The Washington Post, proposes six offshore lease sales between 2027 and 2030 along the California coast. California has not issued new offshore oil and ...
  • Asiatic Lloyd back at Dalian Shipbuilding for boxship pair
    Asiatic Lloyd has returned to its favoured Chinese shipyard for a pair of conventionally fuelled boxship newbuilds. Brokers are reporting the privately held German shipping line has ordered two more 7,100 teu vessels at Dalian Shipbuilding to go alongside another similar pair it ordered there six weeks ago. Alphaliner is reporting the latest ordered ships ...
  • NextGeo secures North Africa survey and support deal from Saipem
    Offshore energy services contractor Next Geosolutions has won a new contract from Italian firm Saipem for the execution of various survey and support to installation activities, within the development of the Bouri Gas utilisation project in North Africa. The contract, worth around €8.5m ($9.8m), entails the deployment of two specialised vessels, the NG Worker and ...
  • SeaBird vessel to stay on OBN work through 2026
    Marine seismic specialist SeaBird Exploration has won an extension for OBN source work in the Western Hemisphere. The initial contract for OBN work was signed in August this year, using the 2009-built survey vessel Fulmar Explorer. It started in mid-September and is set to last for three months. The deal has nine months of extension options. ...
  • MSC's secondhand fleet frenzy hits 461 ships
    The total number of secondhand boxships Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has added to its fleet since embarking on an unprecedented buying spree in August 2020, largely in lieu of chartering tonnage, has now reached what Alphaliner describes as a "mind-blowing" 461. The world's largest containerline, which recently passed the 7m teu mark, has added three ...
  • Would you let your child go to sea?
    As the next generation turns away from life at sea, industry leaders reflect on what it would take to make seafaring something parents once again want for their children. The second instalment in our brand-new Seafarers magazine. Ask anyone who's spent time at sea and they'll tell you: shipping isn't just a job, it's a ...
  • Scorpio Tankers back in VLCC game with Hanwha Ocean deal
    Monaco-based Scorpio Tankers has made a surprise return to the crude carrier newbuilding market after more than a decade, signing up for two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) at South Korean yard Hanwha Ocean. The New York-listed product tanker giant has inked letters of intent for the 320,000 dwt units, each priced at around $128m. ...
  • Live Animal Export: It's 2025, why are hairy seafarers abandoned and left to linger and die onboard?
    Dr Lynn Simpson returns to Splash today, discussing the ongoing livestock calamity taking place off Turkey. Today is day 54 of Spiridon II's current voyage, something that Splash covered yesterday. Originating in Montevideo, Uruguay, destined for Türkiye and Ukraine. A voyage that should be over, the cattle should have been removed from the tightly packed, ...
  • Pelagic Partners' new credit fund makes debut with MPP trio
    Cyprus-based shipowner and fund manager Pelagic Partners has completed the acquisition of three multipurpose vessels in its first deal under the company's newly established MareVia Credit Fund. The three 2011-2012-built 17,500 dwt units - Condor Bilbao, Condor Magallanes, and Condor Valparaiso - are currently employed under a bareboat charter with a minimum term of five ...
  • Houthis signal end to Red Sea attacks as shaky ceasefire holds
    The Houthis have officially announced that they have paused maritime attacks on Israel and lifted their so-called naval blockade on Israeli ports. This announcement appeared at the end of a letter (pictured below) sent to Hamas's military wing, Kata'ib al-Qassam, by the newly appointed Houthi chief of staff, Yousef Hassan Al-Madani, who succeeded Mohammed Al-Ghamari ...
  • Petrobras faces strike threat as workers reject wage deal
    Workers at Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras have rejected a counterproposal for a collective bargaining agreement offered by the company and its subsidiaries Transpetro, PBio, Ansa, Termobahia, and TBG. As a result, the union approved a "state of strike" which allows workers to begin strike action at any moment without requiring additional consultation ...
  • Vafias joins Greek tanker newbuild surge with six-ship order at HD Hyundai yards
    Greek shipowner Harry Vafias is leading a fresh charge into the crude tanker sector with orders for up to six newbuildings at HD Hyundai, joining a growing list of compatriots expanding and renewing their tanker fleets. Shipbroking sources said the Vafias-backed Stealth Maritime has contracted two suezmaxes at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries at about $86m ...
  • Vår Energi taps Ocean Installer for subsea work on North Sea project
    Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer, a Moreld subsidiary, has been awarded a contract for work on Vår Energi's Balder Next development. The contract involves project management, engineering, flexible pipelines, and riser product supply on a fast-track schedule. The remaining scope of the so-called Balder Next - New Wells project is subject to a final investment ...
  • Shell's strategic pivot sees withdrawal from Scottish floating wind projects
    UK-based energy supermajor Shell has decided to bail on the MarramWind and CampionWind floating wind projects off the coast of Scotland. The decision follows a strategic review and is aligned with the company's general direction of moving away from renewables and back to fossil fuels following the arrival of CEO Wael Sawan. Namely, Shell sold ...
  • Bangladesh Shipping Corporation bags its first resales
    State-run Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has clinched its first resale acquisitions, polishing the fleet's average age with a $76.7m purchase of two ultramax bulkers. Brokers have identified the ships as two 63,700 dwt units built at Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding, a yard that has delivered only three sister ships in this segment, all of which will ...
  • DOF scores BP subsea work under multi-year contract
    Norway's DOF Group has secured a long-term subsea services contract from BP covering work in the Atlantic region. The three-year firm deal, with two one-year extension options, will see DOF deploy one of its subsea vessels to support bp's construction, installation, repair and maintenance (IRM) operations. Offshore work under the contract is scheduled to start ...
  • 'Ambition is not yet reaching the fixture desk': RightShip warns of reward deficit for responsible owners
    A new 37-page report published today by vetting specialist RightShip makes clear the growing frustration among owners who invest in safer, greener operations yet see little commercial recognition for it, with just 27% of charterers polled saying they offer better terms for higher-performing vessels. The study produced with maritime consultancy Thetius finds that while 73% ...
  • Ferry collides with product tanker in Singapore
    Late Monday afternoon saw a collision between the Singapore-registered passenger ferry, Horizon 9 and the Norden-controlled product tanker, La Digue. The ferry was en route to Singapore's HarbourFront Centre when the vessels collided off the Southern Islands. The ferry sustained some damage to its bow above the waterline but remained fully operational while en route ...
  • Are shipowners asking the right questions of clean technology companies?
    Alex Routledge, CEO of Armada Technologies, writes for Splash today. Shipping stands at a complex moment in its decarbonisation journey. The IMO's overall strategy for reaching net zero remains in place, even as the formal adoption of its Net Zero Framework has been delayed. In practice, this pause at the global level seems set to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Crude tankers on track for best quarter in at least a half-decade
    It's safe to say that the fourth quarter of 2025 will be the best reporting period for crude tanker owners...
  • Contships eyes 'robust' feeder market
    Nikolas Pateras-led owner expects higher average rates for fourth quarter
  • European and Egyptian demand boosts Atlantic basin LNG shipping rates
    A confluence of high Atlantic basin LNG export supply and high Atlantic basin import demand has pushed spot rates sharply...
  • Brace for slower growth and higher volatility, warns Danish Ship Finance
    Analyst Christopher Rex is regarded many as the shipping Cassandra - doomed to predict an accurate future only not be...
  • Hydrogen industry faces long, dark night of the soul
    Hydrogen industry bosses say the basis for their green fuel still exists. But the retreat from green policies, geopolitical tensions...
  • Supreme Court finds against Ridgebury after tanker S&P deal collapse
    Shipowner has no debt claim against Marshallese brass plate outfits
  • Akrotiri orders two LR1s at New Century
    Brace of product carriers at Chinese yard are first newbuildings for Marielena Procopiou and Konstantinos Lampsias' growing fleet
  • Long Beach and LA agree clean air plans
    The US' largest port complex finalised the agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District earlier this week
  • Operation Atalanta liberates pirate mothership
    The move represents a show of force from navies in the region, despite the delay in attending the scene; but...
  • Evergreen shares $2.5bn newbuild contract between China and South Korea
    Further big containership newbuilding contracts are expected to be signed by Maersk before the end of the year as orderbook...
  • MSC drives continued strong demand in buoyant secondhand containership market
    Asset values are being supported by continued buyer appetite despite looming capacity oversupply in 2026
  • Roppestad confirmed as chair of International Group
    Gard chief executive takes over from Britannia's Cutler
  • Mass AIS disruption in Baltic linked to amateur Finnish station
    An AIS data anomaly on November 2 caused hundreds of vessels to appear in the Baltic Sea despite being located...
  • Shipowners feeling 'frustrated' at lack of reward for going above and beyond
    A report commissioned by RightShip shows that bottom lines stop charterers from rewarding owners who exceed safety and ESG guidelines
  • The Daily View: Treating a gunshot wound with a band-aid
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea shipping traffic growing but box bosses still weighing up a big bang return | 'If you don't have...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Houthi pause on shipping attacks lowers tensions, but risk remains
    The rebels are incentivized to keep up some level of threat in the Red Sea because they are loathe to give up leverage that generates financial and military support, according to an S&P Global analyst.
  • Mobile taps its chief engineer to lead port through 2027
    Doug Otto will serve an 15-month term at the helm of the port due to previous plans to retire in early 2027, but will oversee projects that aim to position Mobile as a gateway for reaching inland US markets.
  • Evergreen says will spend almost $3 billion on 14 new LNG-fueled ships
    With 196,000 TEUs of new capacity added to its fleet, the latest orders mean Evergreen will leapfrog both Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express in global capacity to become the fifth-largest container line.
  • European shippers bemoan data impact of truckload carrier onboarding challenge
    Shippers using truckload visibility platforms need accurate data to run their supply chains, but face hurdles in onboarding carriers in Europe.
  • Project cargo forwarders in the space race prepare for liftoff
    A predicted annual growth rate of 9% for the space economy to 2035 will intensify the demands on cargo handlers.
  • Overcapacity, slack season pressures push India-Europe rates to two-year lows
    With typical seasonal lulls setting in after a slower-than-usual peak season, forwarders generally do not expect India-Europe rates to show any sort of an uptick until January.
  • Project cargo forwarders in the space race prepare for lift-off
    A predicted annual growth rate of 9% for the space economy to 2035 will intensify the demands on cargo handlers.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Flex LNG 'optimistic' as it waits to see if charterer will exercise option to extend period deal
    CEO Marius Foss says spot market momentum has picked up
  • UK Supreme Court makes rare ruling against Ridgebury Tankers in sale deal that went sour
    Highest court finds there is no principle in English law saying prospective buyers of US shipowner's vessels cannot 'take advantage of their own wrong'
  • Getting active? Connecticut's MTM has some new things to say about its Pangaea Logistics stake
    This week's Streetwise newsletter takes a look at the recent move in Pangaea's share price, and whether it's just strong earnings behind the jump
  • World's largest container ship operator is rewriting the rules with a calculated power play
    Is the world's largest liner buying ships to keep rivals out?
  • 2020 Bulkers stays quiet on fate of its last two newcastlemaxes
    'Too early' to say what the shipowner will do with its remaining vessels or upcoming proceeds from sales, according to CEO
  • Evergreen Marine confirms order for 14 LNG dual-fuel container ships
    Taiwanese shipowner will pay up to $205m each for the latest vessels
  • Fincantieri order backlog hits record with ships worth over $70bn
    Italian yard has contracts for 100 ships
  • Four former Glencore oil traders deny bribery charges ahead of six-month trial
    Group accused of corrupt dealings in West Africa
  • Greek shipowner homes in on debut container ship newbuildings
    Greek owner emerges as second European outfit to order container ships at Chinese yard
  • Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad becomes first Norwegian head of insurer group
    Roppestad takes on a three-year term leading the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs
  • Sanctioned tanker takes long route around UK with Russian oil
    Suezmax carrier blacklisted by the EU and UK but continues to haul Russian crude
  • ArcelorMittal and Peter Livanos joint venture plots vast newbuilding play
    Global Chartering mulls order for up to 16 newbuildings ranging between baby-capes and newcastlemaxes
  • NYK lines up $130m transition bond to fund LNG-fuelled ships
    Japanese giant's sale is the second such deal this year
  • Four ex-Glencore oil traders deny bribery charges ahead of six-month trial
    Group accused of corrupt dealings in West Africa
  • Orange Marine unveils fleet renewal plan with order in Sri Lanka
    Hybrid cable layers will be built at Colombo Dockyard
  • Tobias Backer revs up deal pipeline at new Pelagic Partners fund
    London-based executive says MareVia is keeping an open mind on vessel sectors
  • Start-up Hycamite wins approval in principle for shipboard methane-splitting technology
    Finnish start-up hopes to sell pre-combustion technology into LNG-fuelled newbuildings
  • International Seaways cut to hold by Pareto despite 'perfect cocktail for tankers'
    Expectations and valuation are high, analyst says
  • 'Milestone' hit as Everllence seeks order for ammonia dual-fuel engine
    Engine maker says seven pilot engines are already on order
  • John Fredriksen's Seatankers extends VLCC newbuilding series at Hengli
    Shipyard has inked close to 20 VLCCs in just eight weeks, sources say
  • Stamatis Tsantanis company becomes biggest shareholder in offshore newbuilding venture
    Norway's United Maritime pumps more cash into partnership
  • World's largest container ship owner is rewriting the rules with a calculated power play
    Is the world's largest liner buying ships to keep rivals out?
  • United Maritime wins new charters amid rising panamax bulker rates
    US-listed owner returns to profit in third quarter
  • Nikolas Pateras-run Contships posts higher profit amid firm feeder ship market
    Major Greek owner has nearly 80% of its fleet covered with charters through to autumn 2026
  • Bangladesh Shipping Corp splashes out over $76m on two bulker resales
    Chinese-built ultramaxes were acquired through US-based Hellenic Dry Bulk Ventures
  • Safe Bulkers downgraded as DNB sees 'modest' dry bulk outlook
    Shipowner sees rating cut to hold after stock rally
  • Yang Ming profit plunges after container ship freight rates weaken
    Taiwanese owner notes persistent uncertainty over global trade policies
  • EU frigate captures mothership of 'disrupted' Somali pirate group
    Gang that wreaked havoc in the Indian Ocean last week can no longer threaten vessels in the open sea
  • Profit and pay dip at shipbroker Ifchor Galbraiths' UK operation
    Last year was described as solid in accounts filed to Companies House
  • Startup Hycamite wins approval in principle for shipboard methane splitting technology
    Finnish startup hopes to sell pre-combustion technology into LNG-fuelled newbuildings
  • 2020 Bulkers bullish on capesize prospects as ship sale gains hit $117m
    Norwegian owner has been profitable in each quarter since it began operations in 2019
  • Newbuilding rush looms for cable laying vessels as society electrifies
    Newbuilding rush looms as existing ships are busy meeting demand
  • Charterer Cheniere ducks option for Flex LNG carrier
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In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
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Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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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
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MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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