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Exim India web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • Xylem World Trade Solutions commences offering BCN Rake Handling Services for Exports from CONCOR DRTA
  • Govt asks Customs to be vigilant about dumping, re-routing
  • Pulses imports soar to nine-year high
  • US buyers reportedly asking Indian exporters to pay half the tariff cost
  • Export Entry (Post export conversion in relation to instrument based scheme) Regulations, 2025
  • India mulls promoting new exporters, markets, products
  • DP World commences construction of Bharat Mart in Dubai
  • VOC Port announces concession for coastal container trade
  • Deendayal Port to emerge as a Green Hydrogen Hub
  • Jaldhi Overseas orders six chemical tankers for fleet expansion
  • Chinese trade hubs disrupted amid tariff war
  • GTI inks MoU with JNPA and VPPL to provide extensive skill development training for the local community
  • Ministry makes personnel changes at some Major Ports
  • Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) first deep-water terminal in Colombo to be fully automated
  • BLR Cargo and Shell India transform cargo management with advanced truck management system
  • IATA launches program to promote global air cargo career opportunities
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • A new Franco-German electric drive
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  • Blue Yonder getting ready for Icon 2025
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  • Steffes returns to TX Logistik
  • Maiden voyage of Crowley's first 'avance class' vessel
  • Vienna airport launches logistics hub
  • Hetek showcases its 'Hubsystem 260'
  • Haeco to C-check SF Airlines' B747F fleet
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 15, 2025
  • Volumes set to 'fall off a cliff' as US firms hit the brakes on sourcing and bookings
  • Air cargo watches and waits as trade chaos creates 'slowbalisation'
  • 'Tariff today, gone tomorrow' taking transpac box trade to the brink
  • New senior management team for DSV as it readies for DB Schenker takeover
  • Backhaul blues and a gradual decline in liner schedule reliability
  • Boost for US forwarders with Nvidia plan to move hi-tech production 'stateside'
  • 'Unflappable' DHL as CEO remains 'quite bullish'
  • Investment pays off as Hong Kong remains world's busiest cargo airport
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  • China orders airlines to halt Boeing deliveries

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 15, 2025
  • Incat Crowther says new WETA ferries will be among world's most technologically advanced
    Designer Incat Crowther has released more details of the two 400-passenger battery-electric ferries recently ordered at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders by San Francisco's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the

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Container News web site
APRIL 15, 2025
  • Is Moving To Texas Worth It?
    Over the last decade, millions of Americans have packed their bags and headed to Texas in search of better living. Whether it's the affordable lifestyle, job opportunities, or warm climate, the Lone Star State has quickly become one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. But with all the buzz, it's fair to ask: Is moving to Texas worth it in 2025? This guide breaks it all down-from
  • Three NYK Group's companies to merge
    Three shipping and ship-management companies within the NYK Group - namely, Asahi Shipping Co., Ltd., Hachiuma Steamship Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Ore Transport Co., Ltd. - will merge as part of a strategic business integration. The new company will be named NYK Bulkship Partners Co., Ltd. and is scheduled to commence operations in January 2026. The head office will be in Tokyo, Japan and will ow
  • MSC boxship charged with shore-side power at Hamburg terminal for the first time
    The newest shore-side power station of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has successfully passed its first practical test. For the first time, a container ship - the MSC Athens - has been charged with shore-side electricity there during its lay time. Further test runs have already been planned to integrate the supply of container ships with shore-side p
  • So Long RBAC, and Thanks for All the Roles
    RBAC transformed access control, but modern apps need more context-driven solutions. Time to say goodbye?
  • Tariff pause halves affected container trade for now
    Clarksons' analysis shows that US President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on import tariffs, except those from China, means that for now, 6% of global container trade, amounting to 29 million TEU, is affected, compared with 11% prior to the moratorium. On 8 April, a day before additional tariffs were to be effected on US imports from every country, Trump offered a 90-day pause, except for Chinese i
  • How to Choose the Right Long-Distance Moving Company
    Moving across the country or even to a nearby state can be a stressful process. From packing your belongings to organizing the travel logistics, there are many moving parts. One of your most important decisions is selecting a company you can trust. That's why knowing how to find a good long distance moving company is essential. Below is a complete guide with practical tips to help you pick the ri
  • Key Tips for Choosing the Best Fairfield Moving Company
    Relocating to Fairfield, NJ, can be a stressful process, filled with logistical challenges. Packing up all your belongings, ensuring safe transportation, and settling into a new place requires significant planning and effort. Without the right strategy, the process can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you're managing work, family, and other commitments at the same time. That's where hir
  • How to Easily Handle Last Minute Moves in Tucson, AZ
    Sometimes, you get that new job or transfer that requires you to suddenly move to a new location. Your lease could be up or life just throws one of its curveballs, and now, you have to pack up and relocate fast. In a city like Tucson, Arizona, where the cultural flair and unique shopping lifestyle constantly attract visitors, the city's logistics can be a headache. ...especially true when you need
  • Vasi Shipping files for bankruptcy
    Vasi Shipping has initiated bankruptcy proceedings on 10 April 2025 with an outstanding debt of US$19 million owed to creditors, according to Linerlytica. The shipping company was established in Singapore in January 2012 and operated primarily in Southeast Asia, Bay of Bengal, Indian Subcontinent, Red Sea and Middle East Gulf routes. Vasi has halted all vessel operations since early March 2025, h
  • CMA CGM buys 35% in Egypt's October Dry Port
    CMA CGM aims to expand its footprint in Egypt, leveraging the country's strategic position as a gateway to the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and broader Middle East and African markets. The French shipping and logistics powerhouse has agreed to acquire a 35% stake in Egypt's October Dry Port (ODP). CMA CGM, which currently operates the Tahya Misr container terminal at the Port of Alexandria and is prep
  • Noatum Logistics acquires 152 new long-haul trucks from Mercedes-Benz
    Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company and a global logistics management services provider, will buy 152 long-haul transport trucks from Mercedes-Benz to enhance its freight-forwarding operations in the Middle East. The Mercedes Benz Actros advanced trucks are expected to enhance Noatum Logistics' regional transport capacity by 6,000 tonnes and grow its fleet from approximately 450 vehicles
  • Long Beach records strong container volumes in 2025
    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) moved 817,457 TEUs in March, up 25% from the same month in 2024. Imports at the Californian port grew 25.8% to 380,562 TEUs and exports decreased 1% to 104,063 TEUs. At the same time, empty boxes moving through the Port rose 35% to 332,832 TEUs. March marked the Port's 10th consecutive monthly year-over-year cargo increase. "We are leading the way as the nation's bus

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Splash web site
APRIL 15, 2025
  • Diana Shipping fixes out panamax to China Resource Chartering
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with China Resource Chartering for one of its panamax vessels. The company hired the 2013-built, 77,901 dwt bulker Ismene. The gross charter rate is $11,000 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of March ...
  • DHT confirms disposal of Chinese-built tonnage
    DHT Holdings, a New York-listed tanker giant, has confirmed the sale of two Chinese-built VLCCs. DHT said in a statement that it sold the 2011-built DHT Lotus and the DHT Peony for a combined price of $103m. Splash has previously cited broking sources that claimed that the company sold the 320,000 dwt sister vessels built ...
  • The carriers most exposed by Trump's trade war with China
    The chart below created by Linerlytica highlights the containerlines most exposed on the transpacific by the ongoing trade war initiated by Donald Trump, the American president, against China, that has effectively brought most business between the two largest economies in the world to a halt. Hede, Matson, SeaLead, TS Lines, and COSCO are most at ...
  • Wood open to $320m bid from Sidara after rejecting $2bn last year
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has received a non-binding conditional takeover proposal from Dubai-based company Sidara. The possible offer is for 35 pence per Wood share in cash to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Wood. Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners, otherwise known as Sidara, would also inject ...
  • Saipem firms up drillship option at Deep Value Driller
    Italy's Saipem has exercised its option to amend its bareboat charter deal with Norwegian rig owner Deep Value Driller for the namesake drillship. The Milan-listed offshore engineering and construction giant has fixed the 2014-built Deep Value Driller for 365 days from July 1, and secured options to extend the drillship's charter by an additional year ...
  • Next Geosolutions wins Prysmian contract
    Marine geoscience and offshore construction support player Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has secured a contract from Italian cabling giant Prysmian for unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey and clearance work in German and Dutch waters. The contract for the survey activities estimated at €10m will see the Milan-listed company, part of Naples-based shipping group Marnavi, support Prysmian on ...
  • Singapore's Vasi becomes first liner casualty of 2025
    Vasi Shipping, a small Singaporean containership operator, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, founded 13 years ago, has $19m of debt owed to creditors. Previously, it operated on intra-Asia routes on three owned ships, all of which it has sold recently to try and pay back debts. "The gap between charter rates and freight rates ...
  • Korea's big three yards scout overseas acquisitions
    Like they did belatedly during the last great shipbuilding boom, South Korea's largest three shipbuilders are finally looking overseas for expansion. During the shipping boom of 2003 to 2008, Korean yards expanded belatedly massively at home and overseas, only to be hit by more than a decade's slump in the wake of global financial crisis. ...
  • Free calculator launched for shipowners to navigate IMO's new green deal
    Shipowners left scratching their heads about the potential financial penalties they face from the new net-zero framework agreement penned at the International Maritime Organization last week have been given a solution. Employees at Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) worked overtime this past weekend to develop a free cost and compliance calculator to help ...
  • China Merchants completes acquisition of Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding
    State-run China Merchants has completed the acquisition of its seventh shipyard, Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding, in the northeast of the country. The yard, one of China's oldest, has been rebranded CMI Qingdao Shipyard. The yard is best known for building large bulk carriers and containerships in its two drydocks. The shipyard can trace its roots to ...
  • The steep learning curve America faces if it wants to return to previous shipyard glory days
    The stats surrounding the steep learning curve the US faces if it wants to claw back any market share in shipbuilding are astonishing. Donald Trump, the American president, is taking steps to try and build back the country's shipyards, creating a shipbuilding office in the White House, and last week signing an executive order creating ...
  • Micro modulator reactor tech in the spotlight in latest nuclear-powered shipping initiative
    Queensland's ship design group Seatransport and Houston-based Deployable Energy are collaborating with Lloyd's Register (LR) to develop nuclear power generation for different applications, including strategic response vessels in remote areas. Using micro modular reactor (MMR) technology, two to five MMRs of 1MWe capacity each will power a 73 m amphibious vessel, designed for emergency response an
  • 'Potentially transformational' deal hatched between employers and seafarers
    The International Labour Organisation's Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) has been updated, following lengthy negotiations last week in Geneva. Under ILO's Special Tripartite Committee on the MLC, governments, shipowners, and unions met last week to review and adopt crucial updates that reflect the evolving needs of seafarers and the maritime industry. Among the suite of amendments ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 15, 2025
  • How Trump's trade war could play out for crude tanker rates
    Crude tankers are not directly impacted by the US-China trade war, but they are expected to face significant indirect consequences...
  • New IMO framework gets cautious industry welcome
    Shipping groups are busy trying to crunch the numbers in the new IMO Net Zero Framework, with concerns its low...
  • Tanker sales drop in first quarter
    Waning appetite may reflect reaction to geopolitical and regulatory developments, but differs across segments and age categories, according to Greek...
  • Jinjiang Shipping ramps up Southeast Asia push amid US-China trade tensions
    With US-China tensions escalating, Beijing is leveraging regional initiatives and diplomatic outreach to deepen economic ties with ASEAN, while Jinjiang...
  • CII review talks spark outrage at IMO
    Last-minute objections by Saudi Arabia and oil exporters drew condemnation by EU, UK and others
  • Seafarers designated key workers in key MLC amendments
    Other changes included measures to ensure visa-free shore leave and seafarers' right to complain in cases of harassment or bullying
  • Record pool deficit could hit P&I underwriting performance, Lockton broker warns
    Some International Group affiliates could see combined ratios top 100%, said Pippa Atkins
  • Armed robbery incidents surge in Singapore Strait
    While most of these incidents are classified as 'low-level crimes', security experts have warned that attacks have potentially serious consequences...
  • IEA slashes global oil demand forecast amid trade wars
    Despite imports of oil, gas and refined products being given exemptions from US tariffs, concerns that they could increase inflation...
  • H&M underwriters may start losing money in second half, Gallagher warns
    Return to unprofitability not in owners' long-term interests, broker said
  • Safety group issues vehicle carrier guidelines
    Rise in lithium-ion powered vehicles on the water has increased fire risks. New guidance looks to improve responses
  • Rotterdam trials ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering
    Rotterdam is trying to prepare itself for a multi-fuel future that will include ammonia. A test at Maasvlakte II demonstrated
  • The Daily View: The second loss of China
  • Daily Briefing
    Transpacific blank sailings surge as US-China trade war intensifies | 'Buckle up. This is going to get really bumpy,' warns...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 15, 2025
  • In Mexico, global shippers seek new logistics options amid shifting US tariffs
    US tariffs are forcing shippers in Mexico to rethink global sourcing and logistics strategies as complying with the USMCA becomes more complex.
  • Port of Virginia readies more cranes for ultra-large container ships
    Virginia continues to add infrastructure to its marine terminals as part of the port's plan to handle mega-max vessels once dredging is finished late in 2025.
  • Mega carriers ceding market share to new entrants on India-Med trade
    Sources at some of the big liners say there's been a noticeable decline in their traditional India-Mediterranean volumes due to the new competition taking advantage of Red Sea-linked shipping dislocations that have created a "new normal" operating environment.
  • The Buyer's Guide to Automation
    Future-proof your architecture with Camunda's process orchestration buyer's guide.
  • Last regulatory hurdles cleared for DSV takeover of DB Schenker
    But the huge scale of the acquisition means it could take up to two years before DB Schenker's business is fully integrated to create the world's largest forwarder.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 15, 2025
  • Does MSC stand for 'massive shipping company'? Liner giant becomes first with 900 vessels
    Orderbook puts Gianluigi Aponte-controlled company on track for 1,000-vessel milestone
  • Tanker stocks sag in New York after IEA chops demand estimates
    Trade wars cited in agency's lower figures as growth would be worst since pandemic
  • Spin-off of a spin-off: Toro Corp completes Nasdaq launch of tanker vehicle
    Panagiotidis family's list of public companies grows to three in New York
  • ILO recognition of seafarers as key workers seen as 'significant win'
    ITF and SRI plea for Maritime Labour Convention changes to be fully implemented
  • Diana fixes second panamax in four months to China Resource Chartering
    Greek owner sticks to conservative, staggered policy of medium-term charters
  • Fatal flaws in IMO carbon deal risk creating a cost burden rather than a climate catalyst
    Momentous day as shipping becomes first industry with a global carbon price, but the result is complex rules that may lack sufficient impact to drive change
  • Single-ship Chinese outfits snap up Nigerian-owned suezmax tanker
    Tanker was used for a variety of trades, including Russian cargoes
  • George Economou seeks to replace Trafigura as partner in Italy's biggest refinery
    Shipowner and trader said to have disagreed over the terms of crude supply deal to ISAB plant
  • Sumitomo adds funds to Hayfin's $600m-plus shipping investment war chest
    Alternative financier brings in Japanese lender as it seeks more shipping exposure
  • NYK selling $112m 'transition bond' to drive investments in LNG-fuelled ships
    Japanese owner's fourth such deal will carry interest of just 1.24%
  • Single-ship Chinese outfits snap up Nigerian-owned suezmax
    Tanker was used for a variety of trades, including Russian cargoes
  • Martinos family firms Eastmed and Thenamaris line up string of vessel sales
    Shipping giant Thenamaris is set to absorb 11 newbuilding deliveries this year
  • DHT sells Chinese-built VLCCs to align fleet with 'market trends'
    Divestment, for $103m, will net the tanker owner $85m
  • German and Chinese owners hoover up feeder container vessels amid massive buying interest
    Strong charter rates and tight supply maintain demand for smaller boxships
  • Secondhand sales fall in 'fragmented and opaque' tanker market, Greek broker says
    Xclusiv Shipbrokers says MR deals less common this year, but interest remains for older ships
  • Investor Energifonden hunts VLCC cash with three new bond offers
    Swedish investment company selling debt in tranches maturing over three, four and five years
  • Battered car carrier stocks are too cheap to ignore, says Arctic despite 'wall of uncertainty' facing sector
    Analyst retains 'buy' recommendation with lower target prices
  • Dawn of a new era for CO2 carriers as pioneering Capital Clean Energy Carriers vessel launches
    Newbuilding will be world's largest and first low-pressure designed ship
  • Wisdom Marine scores $8.8m gain as it clears the decks of older bulk carriers
    Taiwanese owner sells ultramax and handysize to Chinese and Turkish owners
  • Montenegro hatches bulker charter plan to save state shipowner from bankruptcy
    Crnogorska Plovidba will fix two ships to compatriot as it raises cash
  • Norway's Wilson and Hydro launch wind-assisted propulsion on bulker route
    Bulker Wilson Eyde will transport pitch from Europe to Norway
  • Top Ships buying second mega-yacht as owner Evangelos Pistiolis receives $6m bonus
    Greek tanker owner's diversification continues, but profit hit by higher costs
  • Tsakos and Restis product tankers take unusual trips as demand shifts
    Greek vessels ship fuel oil cargoes from Argentina to US, while MR heads across the Atlantic from the UK
  • How cruise 'contrarian' Torstein Hagen became Norway's richest citizen
    One year since its IPO, Viking is the best-performing cruise stock on Wall Street
  • Stolt-Nielsen boss Udo Lange 'buys the dip' to beef up stock holding
    Chief executive spends $105,000 on Oslo-listed group's shares
  • Fate of seized shadow fleet tanker in hands of German court
    Request made to release the Eventin following rescue and arrest in Baltic Sea
  • 'Through the storm': LNG shipping companies get buy ratings from DNB Markets
    Analyst sees freight markets recovering from 2026
  • State-backed hackers target shipping's tech secrets
    Norma Cyber says top shipping tech companies are at greatest risk of being targeted from cyber espionage
  • Suspected shadow fleet tanker released from arrest after opaque owner settles claims
    Sapang Shipping halves its repair bill as aframax goes free
  • Shadow fleet tanker released from arrest after opaque owner settles claims
    Sapang Shipping managed to halve its repair bill before securing release of the Argent
  • Wisdom Marine scores $8.6m gain as it clears the decks of older bulk carriers
    Taiwanese owner sells ultramax and handysize vessels to Chinese and Turkish owners
  • Why isn't cold ironing taking off in many of Asia's biggest ports?
    The business case for shore power can be a challenge, says expert
  • SK Shipping sells off last steam turbine LNG carrier for new business
    But next role for 22-year-old vessel yet to emerge
  • Trump signals flexibility on auto sector tariffs that hit car carriers
    President is considering a pause on car parts tariffs to help automakers adjust
  • New giant bulker player born as NYK merges three separate subsidiaries
    NYK Bulkship Partners to assume fleets and operations of Asahi Shipping, Hachiuma Steamship and Mitsubishi Ore Transport

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 15, 2025
  • US considering making port fees more affordable for Chinese ships: Report
    The Trump administration is considering a revision to proposed port fees for Chinese ships.
  • 'Tariff shockwave' leads to collapse in ocean container bookings
    Tariffs on China imports by the Trump administration led to a collapse in trans-Pacific ocean freight bookings by U.S. importers.
  • DSV clears final closing conditions for Schenker acquisition
    DSV on Tuesday said it had fulfilled the final closing conditions for its acquisition of German logistics provider Schenker.
  • Early container rush ahead as Asia-Pacific defies global growth slowdown
    Another early peak container shipping season is on tap as Asia-Pacific trade is predicted to outpace a global economic slowdown.
  • Transair to resurrect Hawaii cargo business after defeating FAA shutdown
    Transair, a small all-cargo operator in Hawaii, is preparing to restart business after a serious accident in 2021 and a failed FAA attempt to pull its operating certificate.

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