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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 14, 2025
  • Made to measure for masterpieces
  • Saudia Cargo strengthening Europe-Asia links
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  • Vacad welcomes German coalition government's plans
  • Martha Payne honoured for leadership in logistics sector
  • Logistics network meets in Brussels
  • Renewable electricity powers HGK sites
  • From overnight mail to air logistics
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 15 | Tariffs and takeovers
  • Pre-tariff rush of goods from US to China sees air rates soar, but not for long
  • 'Disastrous' DSV-Schenker merger would 'disrupt European haulage market'
  • 'Procurement games': pay up for guaranteed uplift in the next 90 days
  • Marginal gains on east-west ocean container routes in a challenging week
  • Bullish Walmart shrugs off tariff risk - thank the right 'business model design'
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • IMO's MEPC 83 approves net-zero regulations for global shipping
    With the conclusion of the latest session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) the International Maritime Organization (IMO) says that it has achieved another step towards establishing a legally binding
  • VIDEO: Compact tugs Rascal and Rowdy deliver big bollard pull
    Two very compact, high bollard pull ship handling tugs. Rascal and Rowdy are now in service with Longview, Wash.-headquartered Brusco Tug & Barge.The Robert Allan Ltd design RAscal 2000-D series tugs were

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Container News web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • Container Ships Battling the Storm
    Across the vast expanse of the world's oceans, container ships forge their paths through wind-swept waters, steel giants steady against the breath of the planet. Navigation becomes a game of anticipation as crews reroute and slow down to avoid the worst of the tempest. Wind sensors, gyrocompasses, and real-time weather forecasts guide every adjustment, while reinforced hulls and stabilizers keep
  • Iranian ports record volume growth in 2024
    In 2024, Iranian ports processed a total of 2.96 million TEUs, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. The nation's primary port, Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas, saw a 12% container traffic growth, reaching 2.39 million TEUs. Meanwhile, Shahid Bohonar-Bandar Abbas' secondary port-doubled its throughput from the previous year. Meanwhile, the Indian-supported port of Chabahar also reco
  • Rate boost to be short-lived: Analysis
    Container market analysts have said that the tariff and other regulatory drag imposed by Washington will mean this week's incremental rate increase cannot last without a change in direction. The US government's tariff indecision has left trade prospects for this year hanging in the balance. Major tariffs this week were paused for 90 days, but analysts had expected that falling demand would result
  • 2025 Process Orchestration Trends
    See what 800+ IT leaders say about orchestration challenges-and where automation is headed next.
  • Broad impact of US tariffs felt by key global trade partners
    The container shipping landscape between the United States and its top trade partners has been impacted by President Trump's newly imposed tariffs. In March, US container imports increased by 6.3% over February and 11% compared to the same month last year. While the growth reflects the additional business days in March, it also reinforces the strong performance in January at the start of the year
  • India's state-owned major ports experience container traffic growth
    During the 2024-25 financial year (April 2024 - March 2025), India's government-owned major ports saw a 10% increase in container throughput. The port of Paradip showed the strongest percentage growth at 108%, although from a relatively small base. In terms of volume, Nhava Sheva, located near Mumbai, made the largest contribution with an additional 872,000 TEUs handled compared to the previous y
  • OOCL posts strong Q1 results with surge in revenue and box volumes
    For the first quarter of 2025, Orient Overseas Container Line's (OOCL's) revenues reached US$2.3 billion, representing a 17% growth compared to the same period last year. The COSCO-owned container line increased its total lifting by 9% to 1.96 million TEUs, while the loadable capacity increased by 8.5%. The overall load factor was 0.6% higher than the same period in 2024, and the overall average
  • Tonnage providers' fleets dwindle amid operators' buying spree
    Over the last five years, tonnage providers' boxship fleets have fallen by 2.3 million TEUs as liner operators, chiefly MSC and CMA CGM, purchased many pre-owned vessels during the Covid-19-induced boom
  • Porto Itapoá to simplify berth alignment with box lines through Portchain Connect
    Porto Itapoá will use Portchain Connect to enhance the quality and speed of berth alignment with customers through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. By leveraging Portchain Connect, the Brazilian port will receive real-time schedule and move count updates directly from carrier systems and respond quickly with counterproposals to align vessel schedules with the terminal's berth plan, str
  • Port of Oakland upgrades berths to handle larger container ships
    The Port of Oakland is undergoing a modernization project to enhance infrastructure and reduce environmental impact. As part of these efforts, Berths 55-59 are being upgraded to accommodate ultra-large container vessels and shore power technology. To equip the upgraded berths and support the port's transition, ShibataFenderTeam designed and delivered 96 sets of Cone Fender systems (SPC 1300, G2.7
  • Cosco reports US$1.8 billion profit in first quarter
    According to preliminary financial results, Cosco Shipping Holdings has recorded earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of US$2.3 billion during the first quarter of 2025, representing an impressive 66% increase over the same period last year. In the same period, the company's net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach US$1.8 billion, translating to a growth of 73% year-on-ye
  • Cosco switches Indian port on CI1 service
    Cosco Shipping Lines will replace the port of Pipavav with the port of Mundra on its Far East - Indian Subcontinent - China - India (CI1) service. Effective from later in April, the updated port rotation will be: Shanghai (China), Ningbo (China), Shenzhen (Shekou, China), Guangzhou (Nansha, China), Singapore, Port Kelang (Malaysia), Mumbai (India), Mundra (India), Karachi (Pakistan), Colombo (Sri
  • ONE and Evergreen revise Transatlantic sling
    In May, Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Evergreen will shift their Transatlantic AT2/TAE2 service, on which CMA CGM, CoscoSL/OOCL and Yang Ming charter slots, from Rotterdam to Southampton, according to the latest DynaLiners report. This operation was launched in February following the alliance shuffle that left ONE without a Transatlantic partner, noted the report. The revised itinerary will be
  • MSC enhances Europe - Far East - USWC service
    Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has added the ports of Gothenburg and Aarhus to its Europe - Far East - US West Coast Swan-Sentosa pendulum. The inclusion of the Danish port of Aarhus is notable, as it is currently operated by APM Terminals, a subsidiary of Maersk. However, MSC has announced plans to develop its own container facility in the area-a move that has sparked strong opposition from its

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Splash web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • Uptick in blank sailings as US and China trade tariff blows
    Global supply chain managers are having to contend with more blanked container sailings as the world's top two economies show no sign of giving ground in an escalating trade war. China responded today to US president Donald Trump's cumulative 145% tariffs, placing 125% tariffs on US products, effectively foregoing business between the two countries. Chinese ...
  • Petrobras begins search for more PSVs
    Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras has launched a tender for up to six platform supply vessels. Rio de Janeiro-based offshore brokerage WSB Advisors stated that the tender, launched on Thursday, was under an SEP format, which traditionally has limited public disclosure. All vessels will be used to support the company's hydrocarbon exploration and ...
  • F. Laeisz revealed as Belships co-investor
    German owner F. Laeisz has emerged as a co-investor in the takeover of Norwegian dry bulk player Belships. The Nikolaus Schües-led shipping group has snapped up a 25.01% stake in the ultramax specialist following the public takeover launched by asset management firm EnTrust Global and its vehicle Blue Northern. Blue Northern ended up with a ...
  • Contentious late night IMO meeting ends in stalemate
    Splash has obtained the contentious draft text regarding how shipping will pay for its green transition, with news that a flat levy is very much off the agenda at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). A draft legal text on a package of regulations for the implementation of the IMO's Net Zero Framework failed to achieve ...
  • SBM Offshore seals new $1.1bn credit facility
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has signed a $1.1bn unsecured revolving credit facility with a group of 13 international banks. The loan will be used to refinance its existing $1bn facility, which was due to expire in February 2026. The new credit facility has a tenor of five years and two one-year extension options, as ...
  • Noble rig to extend Colombia stay by 390 days
    Brazilian state-owned giant Petrobras has exercised an option for one of Noble Corporation's semisub drilling rig. The 2009-built Noble Discoverer rig has been working for Petrobras in Colombia since June 2024, and its deal is set to end in July 2025. Petrobras' Colombian arm has now exercised an option to extend the semisub's contract for ...
  • Winking Shipping buys Imabari-built newcastlemax
    China's Winking Shipping has purchased its second newcastlemax, acquiring the 14-year-old, Imabari-built, 206,300 dwt HL Saijo for just under $38m on bareboat hire purchase terms from Japan's Doun Kisen. The deal marks one of several capes added by Winking Shipping in recent years. The company's most modern vessels are in the ultramax segment, with five ...
  • Oldendorff lets go of another post-panamax
    Oldendorff Carriers has sold a second post-panamax in quick succession, one of several bulker sales reported this week, reflecting a thriving S&P market amid ongoing global trade uncertainty. The 13-year-old, 93,000 dwt Cosco Zhoushan-built Clemens Oldendorff is reported sold for $13.3m by a string of brokers. In November, a Chinese account sold a same-sized bulker, ...
  • US targets UAE-based Indian in latest Iranian sanctions
    The Trump administration's so-called maximum pressure campaign on Iran has turned its attention to Jugwinder Singh Brar, an Indian national based in the United Arab Emirates, who owns the companies Prime Tankers and Glory International. The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Brar, saying he owns a fleet ...
  • World's largest ECA to stretch from Portugal to Greenland
    At this week's Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting held at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the world's biggest emission control area (ECA) has been agreed upon. The new Northeast Atlantic ECA, due by 2027, stretches along coastlines from Portugal to Greenland (see map below), joining existing nearby ECAs in the North Sea, Baltic Sea ...
  • The dangers of sea blindness
    Andrew Craig-Bennett reflects on Signalgate and the sale of Hutchison Ports, two events that highlight how ignorant most people are about all things maritime. There is a thing called sea blindness. It is not a disease of seafarers, like scurvy once was. It is not even a mental condition of seafarers, like channel fever still is. It ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • 'Buckle up. This is going to get really bumpy,' warns LA port boss
    There is a lag between the tariff effect on loadings in China and imports at US ports. Containerships will arrive...
  • Sanctions and discounts fuel flurry of deceptive tactics to move Iran and Russia crude into China
    Russian and Iranian dark fleet tactics are adapting to new sanctions realities and growing market-fuelled demand from China
  • Leading Greek shipowners are sanguine on tariff impact
    Delphi Economic Forum hears that fallout for Greek shipping from US-provoked trade war should not be too severe ...
  • Estonian navy seizes flagless, sanctioned tanker heading to Russia
    The Estonian Navy has detained a flagless, UK- and EU-sanctioned tanker that was on its way to load in Russia...
  • CSSC's listed units report first-quarter profit surge
    Green ship orders fuel earnings at Chinese shipyards
  • Taiwan charges master of vessel accused of cable cutting
    The news follows an announcement by Taiwan's Maritime and Port Bureau that vessels flagged with 'blacklisted' registries, which are owned...
  • New guidance prepares shipping for unknown unknowns
    Leading industry bodies explain why there was a need for new Best Management Practices guidance and how this new document...
  • Clearer rights to pull vessels from war zones under updated BIMCO clauses
    VOYWAR and CONWARTIME 2025 iterations balance interests of owners and charterers
  • Newbuilding orders tumble across most sectors
    Long-term demand prospects for newbuildings remain strong because of the need for fleet renewal and more efficient ships
  • China strikes back with more tariffs but signals end to US 'numbers game'
    China has once again hit back with retaliatory tariffs on the US, but stated it will stop playing 'the numbers...
  • Colombian coal warning for capesizes
    Glencore company Cerrejon announced it was cutting its coal production in Colombia due to 'unsustainable' prices of thermal coal transported...
  • IMO approves historic carbon price agreement
    Updated: The IMO has approved a J9-style credit trading plan that could raise $30bn-$40bn by 2030, but could allow business-as-usual trading...
  • Daily Briefing
    Trump capitulates on non-Chinese tariffs, adding to shipping uncertainty | Trump moves to reclaim US maritime power with new executive...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • IMO sets out path to decarbonize shipping after 'contentious' climate talks
    Although an agreement was reached on a greenhouse gas pricing measure, the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London exposed deep divisions among member states on the way forward.
  • On-again, off-again tariffs will disrupt decision-making for importers
    No matter one's political viewpoint, the current tariff situation prevents importers and supply chain providers from making any medium- to long-term decisions related to investments or changes in sourcing patterns, writes Lars Jensen.
  • Congress makes fresh attempt to target cargo theft in US
    Cargo theft in trucking and on the rails has been a problem for years, but it's getting harder to combat as criminals become more sophisticated in their tactics.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • Chevron's Venezuela exports hit new snag as Trump tariffs continue to bite
    Suspension of export loadings comes a day after Maduro declares national economic emergency
  • IMO chief insists carbon-cutting deal is good result for shipping's decarbonisation drive
    Arsenio Dominguez insists the industry remains on track to hit net zero by 2050
  • Idan Ofer buys into legendary professional cycling team as sports investments grow
    Israeli shipowner highlights value of sport as part of team and community-building in business
  • Shipping to miss net-zero targets despite groundbreaking deal, say critics
    Campaigners say the plans will need to be strengthened if they are to meet the ambitions of the global shipping regulator
  • Greek owner says charterers may be on the hook for controversial US port fees
    Experienced Hellenic player expects larger fleets to cope better with any measure against Chinese-built vessels
  • Container rates out of China flatten as ripples of US tariff policy spread
    Early peak season expected as shippers on non-China trades rush to beat 90-day tariff deadline
  • Serial Greek dealmaker Marios Gialozoglou pounces on tankers and ferries
    Piraeus owner drives up his prolific secondhand activity with new transactions from Teekay and MSea Capital tankers
  • Chinese teapot refiners stocking up on Iranian crude oil
    Sanctions hit on Thursday ahead of weekend talks between Washington and Tehran
  • Back from the brink: IMO votes for carbon price rules to sidestep US and Saudi hostility
    Impasse in consensus talks on climate rules broken by first vote on environmental rules for more than a decade
  • IMO approves new carbon rules through rare vote
    First time to vote on environmental issues since EEDI in 2010
  • Serial-flag-hopping tanker detained by Estonia over registry issues
    Kiwala has even flown the Mongolian flag in recent years
  • Peter Dohle heirs boost stake in fellow German owner Ernst Russ
    New shareholding structure shows family have tightened their grip
  • Leon Patitsas and investor EMF score huge profit with sale of car carrier pair
    Sale of newbuildings to AD Ports Group's shipping arm is another win for Greek-Danish partnership
  • Cosco car carrier built in just 200 days. Could a huge order wave arrive faster than expected?
    Clarksons says 16 ships have been delivered this year with another 52 on the way
  • China strikes back with 125% tariffs on US imports, claiming Trump charges violate economic trade rules and common sense
    Beijing says it will ignore additional US tariffs
  • Victims of $1bn Russian oil spill to miss out on immediate compensation
    IOPC Funds head says he is relying on satellite images for information about the extent of Kerch Strait disaster
  • Christiania Gas promotes shipping veteran to managing director role
    Rune Eriksen Lorentsen worked at sea and on shore before taking the reins at the LPG carrier owner
  • Greek manager says arrested Hermes-controlled bulker will soon be released in Singapore
    Ghassan Ghandour-owned company blames arrest on miscommunications and misunderstandings
  • Narrowing gender pay gap in shipping a 'slow burn', Spinnaker says
    Proportion of women in the UK maritime industry is dropping
  • Sanctions-busting tankers still discharging crude at China's Dongying oil terminal, says Kpler
    Oil consultancy reports at least four vessels went dark in the Bohai Sea before offloading their cargoes in April
  • Plunging stock markets threaten new marine insurance players, says Skuld boss
    Stale Hansen says insurers' investment portfolios have taken a big hit after the US imposed global tariffs
  • Sanctions-busting tankers still discharging crude at China's Dongying oil terminal, says Kpler
    Oil consultancy says at least four vessels have gone dark in the Bohai Sea before offloading their cargoes in April
  • Greek manager says arrested Hermes-controlled bulker will soon be released from arrest in Singapore
    Ghassan Ghandour-owned company blames arrest on miscommunications and misunderstandings
  • Yangzijiang Financial orders up to six bulkers as it shifts focus from tanker space
    Singapore-listed company moves on bulker series after choosing Chinese shipbuilder

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 11, 2025
  • Tariff fallout as imports edge up at Port of LA while empties soar
    The Port of Los Angeles saw imports modestly climb in March as frontloading and tariffs cloud the gateway's H2 outlook.
  • Weakened carbon tax on shipping approved
    Ship operators will have to pay a carbon tax on emissions beginning in 2028, but at a lower threshold than first proposed.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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