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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 14, 2025
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  • Schmitt leads French business organisation
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  • DB Schenker boosts efficiency
  • Gdansk boosts rail capacity
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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 13, 2025
  • Freightmate 'a product of theft, not ingenuity' says Flexport
  • OOCL results point to loss of market share
  • Nuclear-powered box ships the aim for US/SKorea partnership
  • Hutchison megadeal reveals dark side of container shipping
  • Video footage shows moment of impact between Solong and US tanker
  • Conf call redux: Strong Zim 'navigating the external uncertainties'
  • Maersk vessel forced to omit Cape Town as congestion mounts
  • UPS fee changes: 'another way of raising shipping charges to offset costs'
  • Competition concerns over DP World takeover of Silk Logistics
  • Cyber-attacks a bigger threat to cargo owners than cargo ships
  • Walmart, tariffs, and China: a cautionary tale

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 13, 2025
  • Stena Immaculate: All fires out, salvage preparations begin
    The fire on the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate has completely ceased, the vessel is completely stable, and full salvage activities onboard will begin as soon as safety considerations and weather conditions permit.
  • VIDEO: REGENT begins sea trials of first passenger-carrying Seaglider
    Rhode Island-based REGENT Craft has passed another milestone in the development of its all-electric seagliders (see our earlier coverage). It has completed a full scale prototype of its 55-foot long, 12-passenger Viceroy

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Container News web site
MARCH 13, 2025
  • AAL Shipping expands Super B-Class vessel fleet
    AAL Shipping (AAL) has officially named its fifth Super B-Class vessel, the AAL Dubai, in a ceremony held on 12 March at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. This milestone celebrates both AAL's 30th anniversary and its continued commitment to innovation in global project shipping. The 32,000 dwt AAL Dubai, a state-of-the-art, methanol-ready multipurpose heavy lift vessel, is d
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges strengthens ties with India
    From 3 to 7 March, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges took part in the Belgian economic mission to India, reinforcing its strategic collaboration with the country. With a rapidly growing economy, robust industrial capacity, and a strong commitment to renewable energy, India is an increasingly vital partner for the port and European industry. Zeebrugge, the world's largest car port, is becoming a key logi
  • Hapag-Lloyd maintains strategic focus on Europe with growing interest in Eastern Med
    German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has shown a strategic focus on enhancing its terminal operations in Europe. A major step in Hapag-Lloyd's port expansion strategy is its recent acquisition of a terminal in Le Havre, France, aligning with the company's broader goal of growing its terminal and infrastructure business. The development of Hapag-Lloyd's port and terminal portfolio began i
  • Bulker newbuilding contracting plunges 92% to lowest level in decades
    "During the first two months of 2025, bulker newbuilding contracting dropped 92% y/y to the lowest level in at least 30 years. While contracting in January was low, no new ships were ordered in February. Weak freight rates, high newbuilding prices, long lead times and uncertainty are likely discouraging contracting," stated Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. Dry bulk contracting
  • OOCL posts solid revenue and profit growth
    Orient Overseas (International) Limited, owner of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), has reported strong financial results for the full year 2024, with a total revenue of US$10.7 million. The company achieved an EBIT of US$2.6 million, reflecting solid profitability at the operational level, while EBITDA stood at US$3.5 million, demonstrating strong earnings before accounting for depreciation
  • China's Plans for Southeast Asia Amid US Tensions: No Concrete Developments Yet
    Since December 2024, with the realization that US President Donald Trump is likely to pursue an aggressive trade war strategy in his second term, China has been intensifying its economic and strategic activities in Southeast Asia. Trump's trade war rhetoric, including threats of 60% tariffs on Chinese goods, has prompted Beijing to accelerate its "Maritime Silk Road" initiative under the Belt and
  • Crew absent from Solong's bridge at time of accident
    There was no crew on the bridge of the container ship Solong when it crashed into the Stena Immaculate on the morning of 10 March, with the boxship colliding twice more with the tanker after the initial impact
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas orders 58 new electrified RTG cranes
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has signed an agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry (ZPMC) to acquire 58 eco-efficient electrified rubber-tyred gantry (e-RTG) cranes. PTP CEO Mark Hardiman and ZPMC Vice President Celilia Shen Qiu Yuan signed the agreement on 3 February 2025. PTP Chairman Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh emphasized that th
  • MSC increases rates from Far East to North Europe
    Swiss/Italian box line MSC announced updated freight rates from Far East ports (including but not limited to ports in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia) to Northern Europe. Effective from 1 April but not beyond 14 April 2025, MSC will apply the following rates: Port of loading Port of discharge New Base Rates 20 DV 40 DV-HC Far East North Europe Freight All Kinds (FAK) US$2,400 US$4,000 If you like
  • Baltic Hub receives three additional STS cranes
    On 12 March, the Baltic Hub deep-sea container terminal in Gdansk, Poland, received the final three of seven state-of-the-art Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes for its T3 terminal expansion project. Once fully completed in late 2025, T3 will significantly enhance the hub's capacity to accommodate the world's largest container vessels, reinforcing its status as the leading container hub in the Baltic Sea
  • DP World reports improved financial results for 2024
    DP World Limited recorded revenue of US$20 billion in 2024, marking a 10% growth compared with the previous year, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 7% to US$5.5 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.2%. At the same time, the profit of the UAE-based port operator climbed by 2% to US$1.5 billion. "These results demonstrate the benefits of our strategic focus on high-margin cargo, end-to-end int
  • Newbuilding boom leads to longer vessel construction waiting times
    Container ship newbuilding deliveries are seeing their longest lead time since the global financial crisis in 2008/2009, according to Alphaliner
  • US veto on Russian shadow fleet signals sharper focus on Chinese maritime challenge
    The United States has declined a Canadian proposal to create a task force aimed at addressing Russia's alleged shadow fleet of oil tankers, as the Trump administration reassesses its stance within various multilateral organizations
  • Global bunker indices show volatile trend
    At the end of the 11th week of the year, the global bunker indices of the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) showed no stable trend, fluctuating in different directions. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$6.23 to US$501.76, once again surpassing the US$500 mark. Meanwhile, the VLSFO index continued its downward movement, decreasing by US$1.80, remaining below the US$600 threshold. The MGO index also
  • Why HighSocial Is the Best Choice for Organic TikTok Growth in 2025
    Continuing its meteoric rise in popularity, TikTok is not something content creators and businesses can ignore in regard to its immense marketing potential. As of 2022, the user count stands at over 2 billion monthly active users, and TikTok is currently on track to surpass other legacy platforms such as Facebook as soon as 2025. Though it can be done, organic growth for real users who make authe
  • Video footage captures moment of impact in North Sea ship collision
    Video footage captured by Orca AI's lookout unit (SeaPod) mounted on the tanker Ionic Aspis anchored off the port of Grimsby close to the tanker Stena Immaculate at the time of the accident shows the accident in real-time. The footage comprises two videos, one captured by the SeaPod's day cameras showing the dense fog that would likely have prevented the crew of the feeder boxship Solong from see
  • The role of soundtracks in video games: how does music create an atmosphere?
    Video games consist of many aspects that combine to create a unique and incredible experience. Soundtracks are one of those parts that create the first impressions of a game. In fact, it is more than just background noise, but a fundamental part of the narrative and a major part of emotional engagement. There are many genres of music, each with its own characteristics and evoking different emotio
  • Understanding the Legal Definition of 'Murder for Hire'
    Did you know that the number of murders in the United States is rapidly declining, with a 16% drop in 2024 compared to the previous year? The overall homicide rate decreased by 26.4% in the first quarter of 2024, according to the FBI data. Some murder cases are done by a third party or a hired gunman. Murder-for-hire, also known as contract killing, is a serious and complex crime that involves th
  • Georgia Ports Authority celebrates 80 years
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is celebrating 80 years of driving global trade and economic growth. Since its founding in 1945, GPA has evolved into one of the largest and most efficient port authorities in the United States, playing a vital role in Georgia's economy. "GPA has played a pivotal role in positioning Georgia as a vital hub for international commerce, facilitating billions in trade
  • ZIM bounces back to profit after 2023 losses
    Israel-based container carrier ZIM reported total revenues of US$8.43 billion for the full year of 2024, compared to US$5.16 billion for the full year of 2023, driven primarily by an increase in freight rates and box volumes. ZIM carried 3.75 million TEUs in 2024, compared to 3.28 million TEUs in the previous year. At the same time, the average freight rate per TEU was US$1,888, compared to US$1,
  • AD Ports Group's Maqta Technologies partners with Pakistan Single Window
    AD Ports Group, one of the major providers of integrated trade, transport, and logistics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies Group, and Pakistan Single Window (PSW), a state-owned entity designated by the Federal Government of Pakistan to operate the Pakistan Single Window System. This digital platform streamlines cross-border trade by enab

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Splash web site
MARCH 13, 2025
  • Höegh Autoliners snaps up leased car carrier
    Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners is taking ownership of one of its leased vessels. The Oslo-listed outfit has exercised a purchase option on the 2010-built Höegh Copenhagen, registered under Parcar Shipholding. The deal worth $36.5m will see the 7,850 ceu vessel switch ownership in August, the Andreas Enger-led operator of around 40 car carriers ...
  • Australia's competition regulator flags concerns over DP World's takeover of Silk Logistics
    Australian consumer watchdog ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) has voiced concerns over DP World's proposed acquisition of port-to-door logistics specialist Silk Logistics. Silk operates 21 logistics hubs and 25 warehousing sites across five Australian states. The company is expected to become part of DP World Australia, which operates four container terminals and three contai
  • More tankers and dry bulk carriers turn away from the Red Sea
    While there have been no attacks by the Houthis from Yemen on merchant shipping this year, shipowners are still giving the Red Sea a wide berth to the consternation of the Suez Canal Authority. Indeed, for shipping's two largest sectors, the number of ships avoiding the Red Sea has actually increased this year. According to ...
  • Open letter sent to EU Commissioner as latest disaster at sea put 3,000 animals at risk
    An open letter signed by several NGOs has been sent to the European Commission and Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi about a "deeply concerning" situation on a livestock carrier. Livestock vessel Express M encountered several issues at sea that led to significant delays in its journey, resulting in "great suffering" to the ...
  • Video footage of North Sea accident surfaces
    Newly obtained video footage has revealed the moment the containership Solong struck the tanker Stena Immaculate off the coast of East Yorkshire on Monday. The impact and subsequent explosion were captured by Orca AI's lookout unit Seapod mounted on the tanker Ionic Aspis anchored off the port of Grimsby near the Stena Immaculate at the ...
  • South Korea turns to landlocked Uzbekistan to fill gaps in shipbuilding workforce
    Acute labour shortages see South Korea reach further and further afield to fill positions at its booming shipyards. Some 280 workers have been sourced from landlocked Uzbekistan to start work this summer at a number of yards around the industrial city of Ulsan. The workers will be paid South Korea's minimum wage of 10,030 won ...
  • Shell hires two Perdana Petroleum accommodation barges
    Malaysian offshore marine support services firm Perdana Petroleum has won a work order from energy supermajor Shell for the charter of two accommodation work barges. Perdana won the work order from Shell's Malaysian subsidiary Sarawak Shell. Under the deal, the barges are chartered by Perdana's wholly-owned unit Perdana Nautika for three years. Financial details were ...
  • Gulf Marine Services gets extensions for vessel duo
    London-listed liftboat operator Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won extensions for two of its vessels. The company said that the extensions were for three years and that the client, although unnamed, was a major national oil company in the Middle East. Financial details were not disclosed. The extensions were secured at enhanced rates and are ...
  • DNV white paper highlights the rapid development of wind tech in the 2020s
    A new 49-page white paper from DNV shows the strong take-up of wind assist propulsion systems (WAPS) in the 2020s, and how this fuel-saving tech could develop in the coming years. Wind-assisted propulsion has already delivered annual fuel savings of between 5% and 20% for certain ships, the white paper claimed. There has been a ...
  • TechnipFMC pens deepwater exploration agreement with Cairn
    India's largest private oil and gas player Cairn Oil & Gas has entered into a strategic alliance with TechnipFMC to accelerate the delivery of integrated subsea infrastructure for future deepwater projects in India. The collaboration will leverage TechnipFMC's integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (iEPCI) model. This alliance will rapidly advance Cairn's deepwater ex
  • One in five shipping companies faced a cyber attack in the last 12 months
    , however, ransom costs are plummeting, according to results from a survey contained in a new 57-page cyber security report published by Thetius, CyberOwl and HFW. Key results from the shipowner survey show that 7% of survey participants admitted to paying a ...
  • BW Offshore sells FPSO to Murphy Oil for $125m
    Floater specialist BW Offshore has sold the FPSO BW Pioneer to a subsidiary of US oil and gas player Murphy Oil. The FPSO was sold for $125m which includes an initial payment of $100m upon delivery of the FPSO at the end of the current contract period which ends on March 18, 2025. This will ...
  • ALL-DC-SHIPS project kicks off
    Twelve partners from eight European countries have come together to drive forward a €10.2m ($11.1m) project that will demonstrate a full DC electrical grid concept on a real vessel. The ALL-DC- SHIPS project will advance the electrification of maritime transport with a fully DC-based architecture, including the secondary network supplying hotel loads. There will be ...
  • Tons down, miles up
    Andrew Craig-Bennett provides readers with an overview of what tariffs mean for seaborne trades. A problem with trying to write about the possible effects of tariffs on the merchant shipping business is that the people who want to stick tariffs on stuff keep changing their minds. However, there are some broad statements - not quite ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 13, 2025
  • VLGC earnings rise double digits
    Spot earnings for very large gas carriers are up nearly 30% so far this week after enduring their typical seasonal...
  • Transatlantic rates have been resilient but trade war fallout looms
    Spot rates in the transatlantic westbound trade have held up better than Asia-US and Asia-Europe rates this year. However, future...
  • Ofac targets 'shadow fleet' tankers, STS operators, and Iran's oil minister in latest sanctions
    The US has announced its third round of sanctions against Iran since the Trump administration restored its 'maximum pressure' aimed...
  • Over half of LPG cargoes claiming Iraqi origin may actually be Iranian
    LPG carriers' widespread use of manipulated AIS signals to simulate loadings in Iraq means insurers, flags, and other providers and...
  • D'Amico anticipates 'mitigating factors' for tankers in event of peace
    US-led trade war may also be 'impactful' on tanker demand, says Milan-listed owner's chief executive
  • Green hydrogen makers defend net zero hopes
    Trade group the Green Hydrogen Organisation has set out its case for hope amid the green energy retreat, saying an...
  • Houthi threat will underpin elevated rates for foreseeable future, ING predicts
    'I don't expect any change in the next months, and actually that's good news for shipping, in a way,' Rico...
  • Höegh Autoliners buys leased vehicle carrier for bargain price
    Höegh Autoliners chief executive Andreas Enger said purchase will realise value gains from taking direct ownership of previously leased ship
  • South Korean shipbuilding taps Uzbekistan's labour pool
    Addressing South Korean shipbuilding's labour shortage has become even more critical, with trade policy creating a potential vast market opportunity
  • Burning containership Solong towed to a safe location
    No fire is visible on board Stena Immaculate, but small pockets can still be seen on the deck of the containership...
  • DP World revenue tops $20bn, but profits down
    Dubai-based logistics giant said improved ports and terminals performance drove increased revenue in 2025
  • Secondhand tanker sales plummet on market uncertainties
    Tanker sale-and-purchase transactions down 35% year on year
  • The Daily View: Carriers could profit from US port fees
    ContainersDry BulkPorts and Logistics
  • Daily Briefing
    US could face trade 'apocalypse' if Trump port fee plan isn't killed | Spoofing goes haywire as gas tanker visits...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 13, 2025
  • Taiwan's Big Three carriers report robust profit, revenue gains for 2024
    But Yang Ming said significant uncertainties continue to affect the global trade outlook, saying "key risk factors" include US tariff developments that could lead to inflationary pressures due to rising operational costs.
  • Railroads acknowledge little movement on intermodal contract rates
    Executives from CSX and Norfolk Southern say that while the market is no longer as strongly pro-shipper as it was a year ago, conditions have yet to shift in favor of rail carriers.
  • Tariff uncertainty casts shadow on US trucking demand, pricing
    Some analysts see green shoots that could signal higher US freight demand, but those encouraging signs remain fragile in an uncertain economy.
  • OOCL banks $2.5 billion 2024 net profit on solid demand, high rates
    The Cosco Shipping subsidiary recorded another highly profitable year but pointed to growing geopolitical uncertainties and industry-specific challenges that will test container shipping in the year ahead.
  • Expansion into logistics underpins DP World's strong 2024 result
    The Dubai-based terminal operator's end-to-end supply chain strategy is paying dividends with strategic investment in forwarding services attracting business from high value verticals.
  • Lack of carrier API progress belies market adaptation to other visibility options
    Whereas shippers might have expected ocean carriers to make application programming interfaces widely available by 2025, negative incentives have inhibited that progress.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 13, 2025
  • Trump officials aim more sanctions at shadow tankers - and the tugs that serve them
    Treasury and state departments sanction shipowners, managers and operators in Iran trade
  • Pangaea Logistics Solutions reports in-line profit but weaker start to 2025
    Rhode Island outfit sees final result with smaller fleet ahead of MT Maritime merger
  • US judge orders legacy Eletson holders to halt foreign court challenges to reorganisation
    New York bankruptcy jurist levies $5,000 per day fines for contempt of court
  • Panamax bulker spot rates shoot upward as activity in the Atlantic market revives
    Period fixtures have also been popping up increasingly as interest grows
  • Container ship giant OOIL pays out huge dividend after logging $2.57bn profit
    OOCL's Hong Kong-listed parent reaps reward of freight rates hitting a post-pandemic peak
  • Trump aims new sanctions at shadow tankers - and the tugs that serve them
    Treasury and state departments sanction shipowners, managers and operators in Iran trade
  • 'Crucial questions unanswered' in wake of North Sea disaster as tanker fires finally out
    One seafarer was killed in devastating collision
  • Trumponomics sends investors scrambling for dividend stocks. Can shipping provide shelter?
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the quest for shareholder payouts by shipowners and the broader market
  • Capesize spot market leaps to near-four month high as brokers toast 'strong upward momentum'
    Average rates have soared by 300% since mid-February
  • UK regulator ditches name-and-shame plan for badly behaved workers
    Move follows fierce opposition from insurance sector over unfair reputational damage
  • Zim hatches contingency plan ahead of D-day for Donald Trump's proposed port levy
    Management warn of 'severe consequences', fewer port calls and higher shipping costs
  • Bulker newbuilding orders fall to lowest level in over 30 years with no new deals in February
    Meanwhile, scrapping levels have moved higher each month this year so far
  • P&O Ferries owner DP World sees profit slip amid challenging global landscape
    Logistics, parks and economic zones segment takes the biggest hit
  • Freshly listed Heidmar breaks into offshore with $100m-plus PSV deal
    Greek pool and management group to supply vessel over at least five years
  • D'Amico International boss doesn't fear potential ending of Russia sanctions
    Italian owner's CEO says scrapping of shadow fleet ships could increase should a peace deal be agreed in Ukraine
  • New venture Kratos Gas Transport dives into LNG sector with secondhand buy
    Dubai-based company sets out with 22-year-old former BW LNG steamship
  • Buyers circling as Navigator Holdings puts three LPG carriers up for sale
    Boss Mads Peter Zacho says talks are continuing against a background of robust asset values
  • C Transport Maritime aims to revive panamax pool amid weak bulker market outlook
    Pool will be supported by group's own panamaxes and kamsarmaxes
  • WinGD talks up test data from its new dual-fuel ammonia engine
    First units to be delivered for Exmar LPG and CMB.Tech newbuildings from mid-year
  • Russian oil exports hold firm in face of largest ever sanctions measures
    International Energy Agency says Russian crude prices have been affected by rising transport costs
  • 'It's a downward trajectory from here,' says Fearnley as investors advised to sell Zim
    Israeli line will face pressure on freight rates this year, analysts believe
  • Diana Shipping takes lower kamsarmax rate from Cargill after dry-docking
    Greek owner fixes charter-free Medusa to giant trader
  • Golden Ocean and CMB.Tech merger 'increasingly likely' terms of $1.4bn loan reveal
    Financing document provides biggest clue yet of likely tie-up between Saverys shipping companies
  • 'Cancelled' German FSRU to spend remainder of charter in Egypt
    Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co hoovers up a second regas unit but is apparently hungry for more
  • Enesel suezmax ships first Algerian crude cargo to giant Nigerian refinery
    Tanker heading to West Africa with 1m barrels of oil as Dangote plant diversifies oil sources
  • BW Offshore banking $125m from sale of veteran FPSO
    Oslo-listed owner will operate and maintain vessel for buyer Murphy Oil
  • Insurance industry fears $100m payout from North Sea ship fires and cleanup
    Russian master is arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after feedermax hits anchored tanker
  • CMT to lift order for newcastlemax bulk carriers to four
    Latest newbuildings involve options held at CSBC
  • US VLCC spot market turns 'eerily quiet' as Chinese buyers steer clear of Trump tariff uncertainty
    Rates for voyages from Gulf Coast to Ningbo plunge to lowest point in nearly two months

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 13, 2025
  • US opening investigation into container shipping choke points
    The Federal Maritime Commission wants to know whether foreign countries and their shipping companies are causing supply chain constraints around the world.
  • Container imports headed for summer doldrums, says NRF
    Tariff fears will continue to drive higher volumes of containerized imports this spring, according to the National Retail Federation's Global Port Tracker.
  • Drewry suggests new normal for higher global container rates
    The latest Drewry World Container Index finds ocean container rates down from pandemic highs but still above pre-pandemic levels.

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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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