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Exim India web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates key 8-lane access-controlled highway project for Vadhvan Port
  • Logistics costs for exports seen significantly rising due to Israel-Iran conflict
  • Logistics data services a focus of the government
  • Krishnapatnam Port achieves remarkable operational milestones in May
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port issues order on calling and sailing of specific vessels
  • World energy product exports dip due to trade uncertainty
  • Skyways Group wins Regional Airfreight Forwarder of the Year award
  • CONCOR delegation interacts with shipping line representatives in Mumbai
  • Joint Secretary joins JNPA for MAITRI seminar
  • CMA CGM highlights strategic progress across shipping, shipbuilding, logistics and industrial innovation in India during interaction with Secretary Shipping in Marseille

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • Goldhofer elevates services under new leadership
  • A&A releases 3PL market report
  • EIB backs Touax rail plan
  • Airbus prepares for surge in freighter demand
  • Geneva airport already looking for new CEO
  • DHL investing in the Middle East
  • Pil appoints new agent in Uruguay
  • New Geodis office in Mexico
  • Turkish motorway project wins award
  • FedEx - trans-Atlantic for 40 years and a day
  • Nippon Paint joins RightShip decarbonisation drive

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Latest Israeli attack on Iran a threat to box ships in Straits of Hormuz
  • Industry concerns rise after yet another box ship on fire off Indian coast
  • Case against Expeditors dismissed - yet staff 'wrongly targeted' plaintiff
  • Loadstar Leader: Diversification is built-in in forwarding
  • Return of downward pressure on container spot freight rates
  • A dull airfreight market after front-loading push - carriers desperate for volumes
  • China+1 acceleration as tariffs drive supply chain rerouting
  • Less red tape and a level playing field for European airlines, call
  • DVZ radar - DHL's Tobias Meyer: 'Tariffs are delaying investments'

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Ship Repair USA 2025 draws industry leaders to New Orleans
    Marine Log held its third annual Ship Repair USA 2025 conference just off Bourbon Street in New Orleans on June 10-11, once again attracting attendees from across the spectrum of shipyards, vessel
  • Sang H. Yi named Acting Maritime Administrator
    As President Trump's nominee for Maritime Administrator, president of U.S. Marine Management LLC Steven Carmel, awaits Senate confirmation, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has appointed Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime

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Container News web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Far East-East Coast South America trade sees capacity surge
    As of June, the Far East-East Coast South America trade corridor is served by nine regular services, up from six a year ago, according to DynaLiners. This growth follows the launch of three new services: Carioca by MSC, ASAS2/SEAS3 operated jointly by CMA CGM and Maersk, and FL2/SX2, a collaboration between HMM and Ocean Network Express (ONE). The expansion has driven a significant 36% increase i
  • ICS announces new leadership and strategic focus amid global maritime challenges
    At its Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, Greece, opened by Vassilis Kikilias, Greece's Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) unveiled a series of leadership changes and strategic updates that signal a pivotal moment for the global shipping industry. During the session, the ICS Board unanimously recommended John Denholm CBE a
  • Feederlines DMCC adjusts intra-Asia service
    Feederlines DMCC has revised the port coverage of its FAX service, which connects Southeast Asia with the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent on a bi-monthly basis, deploying two vessels of 2,100 TEU, according to Alphaliner. The updated service replaces Belawan with Jakarta and Surabaya in its Indonesian leg, enhancing connectivity to major cargo hubs in the region. The revised rotation is: Jebe
  • ZIM updates Far East-Mediterranean service
    ZIM has announced a revision to its Mediterranean Premium Service, which connects the Far East with the Mediterranean. The Israeli ocean carrier has removed the port of Valencia, replacing it with the port of Aliaga, according to DynaLiners. The updated port rotation is now as follows: Busan (South Korea) - Qingdao (China) - Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (China)- Shenzhen (China) - Izmit (Turkey) - I
  • Ocean Alliance adds Yangpu port to East-West route
    The ECX1/AWE4 service, operated by CMA CGM, Evregreen, COSCO and OOCL, as part of the Ocean Alliance's network, has been expanded with the addition of the Yangpu port. This update further strengthens the service's profile as a de facto eastbound round-the-world loop, enhancing regional connectivity in southern China and Southeast Asia. The revised rotation is as follows: Laem Chabang (Thailand) -
  • Wan Hai invests US$150 million in 48,000-container order
    Wan Hai Lines has ordered a total of 48,000 containers for around US$150 million in two tranches, according to DynaLiners. The Taiwanese ocean carrier has ordered 30,000 boxes from CIMC at around US$100 million and 18,000 containers from Singamas at approximately US$50 million. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • MSC removes Dammam from New Falcon service
    Swiss/Italian container line MSC has revised its New Falcon service, removing Dammam from the port rotation. The updated service now focuses on key regional hubs across East Asia and the Arabian Gulf, according to DynaLiners. The revised rotation is as follows: Tianjin (China) - Busan (South Korea) - Qingdao (China) - Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (China) - Xiamen (China) - Guangzhou (Nansha, China)
  • MSC, MSC Elsa 3 crew accused of negligence
    MSC and the crew of MSC Elsa 3 have been charged with negligence by Indian police, which has alleged that the company and crew operated the ship without due care despite hazardous cargoes being on board. The 1997-built, 1,730 TEU MSC Elsa 3 sank off Kerala on 24 May, after listing severely. All its 24 crewmen were evacuated on lifeboats. The ship was sailing from Vizhinjam to Kochi when it encoun
  • Niche box carriers seizing Transpacific opportunity again: Sea-Intelligence analysis
    Niche carriers accounted for 7%-10% of the total weekly capacity deployed on Asia-North America West Coast (NAWC) throughout 2019, according to Sea-Intelligence's report. The Danish analysts explain that during the height of the pandemic, the Asia-NAWC trade lane saw a slew of new entrants - carriers which had no previous footprint on Asia-NAWC and were only there to seize an opportunity that had
  • Silmar Group switches Turkish port of call on IXS Service
    Silmar Group has revised the port rotation of its Indian Subcontinent-Middle East-Black Sea (IXS) service, replacing Iskenderun with Mersin as the Turkish port of call. The updated rotation is: Jebel Ali (UAE) - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) - Novorossiysk (Russia) - Mersin (Turkey) - Jeddah - Karachi (Pakistan) - Nhava Sheva (India) - Mundra (India) - Jebel Ali. Serving key ports across the Indian Subco
  • CMA CGM launches new service linking Far East and East Africa
    Starting in August, CMA CGM is set to launch a new Far East-East Africa service named Kilima Xpress, aimed at strengthening trade links between China and East Africa. The service will deploy eight vessels with capacities ranging from 3,500 to 5,000 TEUs, offering a direct and efficient connection between Asian manufacturing hubs and key East African ports, as DynaLiners reported. The planned rota
  • Revolutionizing HR Departments Worldwide - Bitrix24 Emerges as the Go-To HR Automation Software for the Modern Workplace
    Introduction The world of work has changed forever. Remote hiring is the norm. Distributed teams are the backbone of global operations. And HR, once relegated to administrative support, is now a strategic function tasked with talent growth, culture development, and performance forecasting. Yet, while the expectations placed on HR have evolved, many companies still operate with outdated systems, f
  • AD Ports, ASRY seal three strategic deals to accelerate collaboration
    AD Ports Group and the Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company have signed three Heads of Terms that pave the way for far-reaching cooperation across Bahrain's maritime and ports sectors. The agreements build on the recent launch of ASRY Marine, a joint venture between Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluste,r and ASRY, created to deliver integrated marine services th
  • Boat Camera: Guide for Marine Surveillance Solutions
    A boat camera is specifically made to be installed on boats for security, surveillance, and other purposes. It's a well-built camera that can withstand harsh conditions and offer reliable performance. In this article, we will explain why you need a boat camera and what you need to consider while buying it. We will also share some recommendations and installation tips to make everything easier. Wh
  • MSC revamps Albatross service following 2M split
    MSC has announced significant adjustments to its Far East-Europe Albatross service, according to the DynaLiners report. Several ports with strong Maersk associations have been removed from the service rotation. These include Busan, Tanjung Pelepas, and Ulsan in Asia, as well as Aarhus, Gothenburg, Rotterdam, Tangier, and Wilhelmshaven in Europe and the Mediterranean. In their place, MSC has added
  • Israel strikes Iranian facilities with Gulf enterring new phase of risk escalation
    Israel opened "Operation Rising Lion" before dawn on 13 June 2025, striking dozens of Iranian nuclear and missile sites in what it said was a pre-emptive move to stop Tehran from building an atomic bomb. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the opening wave hit air-defence batteries in western Iran as well as facilities linked to ballistic-missile production and uranium enrichment. Iran replie
  • EU's 18th sanctions package on Russia may cause ripple effects on the shipping industry
    The European Union's newly proposed 18th sanctions package against Russia marks another escalation in the West's economic warfare following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. While these measures target Russia's energy revenues, financial networks, and military-industrial base, the shipping industry is poised to feel the aftershocks globally from tanker fleet realignments to compliance challenges and
  • Port of Los Angeles adopts new fiscal year budget
    The Los Angeles Harbor Commission today approved a 2025/26 fiscal year (FY) budget of US$2.7 billion for the Port of Los Angeles, which represents a 3.1% or US$82.5 million increase over the previous fiscal year's adopted budget. Port investments in the coming fiscal year will continue to focus on strategic priorities of business, community, sustainability and workforce development, according to
  • GEODIS inaugurates new office in Guadalajara to expand operations in Mexico
    GEODIS has officially opened a new office in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing expansion across the country. This new facility supports the growing demand for GEODIS' freight forwarding services and will now serve as the home of its Americas Center of Excellence, a strategic hub for key logistics operations across the region. The Center of Excellence hosts GEODIS
  • Port of Oakland sees container volume modest growth
    The Port of Oakland reported a modest rise in container volumes for May, demonstrating resilience amid ongoing global trade uncertainty and tariff negotiations. Year-to-date, the Californian port has processed 974,417 TEUs, representing a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In May alone, the Port handled 187,389 TEUs, slightly above April's total of 185,499 TEUs. The uptick was large
  • Eurotainer appoints new Global Fleet Manager of Streem Container
    Eurotainer has announced the appointment of Mark Hazizowic as Global Fleet Manager of the Streem Container Business Unit, effective June 1, 2025. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Hazizowic will report directly to the management team. In this role, he will focus on enhancing the global management of the idle fleet. His key responsibilities will include: Collaborating with sales managers to develop targe

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Splash web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Blystad signs for boxship newbuilds in China
    Norwegian-based Blystad Group is set to expand its boxship exposure with three newbuildings from China. Brokers report that Arne Blystad's investment firm has signed up for 3,000 teu vessels at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry. The total value of the order stands at approximately $129m, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. Oslo-based Blystad Group has a ...
  • AD Ports bolsters Bahrain ties with shipyard and port initiatives
    Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group has signed three agreements with Bahrain's Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY) designed to boost shipbuilding, drydocking, and port management capabilities across the Gulf region and beyond. The first agreement involves the establishment of a joint venture focused on enhancing drydocking and shipbuilding infrastructure within ...
  • Energean suspends FPSO production over Israel-Iran conflict
    UK-based energy company Energean has temporarily suspended production activities on its FPSO located offshore Israel due to the escalation of conflicts with Iran. On Friday, Israel launched widespread strikes against Iran, which led to immediate retaliation from Iran. Energean said that it received notice from the Israeli Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure ordering the temporary ...
  • Wood extends Sidara buyout talks once again
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has once again extended the deadline by which Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners Holdings, also known as Sidara, must make an offer for Wood or withdraw from the deal. The non-binding conditional proposal from Sidara is for a possible offer of 35 pence in cash per Wood share ...
  • Australian professor makes 'Google Maps for the sea' claim in bid to cut shipping emissions
    A University of New South Wales academic's research using ocean currents to optimise shipping routes is making waves in Australia. To find more efficient routes for cargo ships, associate professor Shane Keating, a researcher in oceanography and applied mathematics at UNSW Sydney, has developed an algorithm using ocean models and AI. "With better ocean forecasts, ...
  • Valorem joins consortium in French floating wind tender bid
    French developer Valorem has joined the Astenn Avel consortium, formed by Elicio and Q Energy. The three partners will jointly apply to the AO9 tender for the extension of the floating wind farm off the coast of southern Brittany. Located off the coast of Groix and Belle-Île-en-Mer, the project aims to add 500MW of installed ...
  • NGM shakes up strategy with rare kamsarmax buy
    Shrewd Greek shipowning group, NGM Energy, has made its first reported bulk carrier acquisition of 2025-signalling a strategic shift in its asset playbook. According to sources familiar with the deal, NGM is now linked to the 2020-built, 82,000 dwt kamsarmax Aom Sophie II, purchased from Japan's Kyowa Kisen for just over $31m. The move is ...
  • Kerala hit by third maritime incident as court orders arrest of MSC ship
    Kerala's coast is witnessing an alarming spate of maritime mishaps, with a third ship-related incident reported within a span of weeks, prompting legal action, firefighting operations, and mounting concerns over environmental and economic fallout. On Thursday, the Kerala High Court ordered the conditional arrest of MSC Manasa F, currently anchored at Vizhinjam Port, following a ...
  • A lifeline to home and increased productivity
    Internet use is now a critical factor in seafarer satisfaction, something that will only accelerate in the years ahead. The final installment from Ship Concept 2035. An in-depth Inmarsat survey of nearly 400 seafarers working on merchant ships, offshore support vessels or high-end fishing vessels across the globe shows that seafarers are increasingly experiencing a ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Port of LA imports sank 19% in May vs April, with no major rebound expected
    Tariffs are already having a highly negative effect on business at the Port of Los Angeles. May was extremely weak...
  • Port congestion pushes up Asia-Europe rates
    Asia-Europe spot rates hit four-month highs amid a prolonged period of congestion that is keeping prices elevated. Forecasts for rates...
  • Brace yourselves for faster change and rising costs of compliance, summit told
    Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit in Athens leans towards optimism regarding industry's decarbonisation prospects, but questions abound
  • Everything you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz
    With the conflict between Israel and Iran escalating by the hour, many fear disruption to the Strait of Hormuz would...
  • Origin unknown: hundreds of voyages to Iraq may be fake
    Amid Ofac's increasing scrutiny of Iran's non-crude exports, a Lloyd's List analysis suggests almost half of calls captured via AIS...
  • Transpacific spot rate index suffers largest-ever weekly decline
    The hope among liner stock investors was that lower US tariffs on Chinese goods would unleash a flood of cargo...
  • Air lubrication slips into the mainstream
    Air lubrication is becoming a mainstream ship efficiency upgrade, as Silverstream Technologies finds traction by cutting friction
  • The ghosts of shipowners past would recognise 2025
    What would those in attendance at the launch of the International Chamber of Shipping 104 years ago have made of...
  • Greek committee laments carbon tax proposals
    90-year-old GSCC calls for greater attention on incentivising energy suppliers
  • Tanker sale and purchase activity subdued as newbuild orders tumble
    Values of secondhand VLCCs have registered a slight upturn of late as earnings for crude tankers have remained historically strong
  • AD Ports and ASRY sign co-operation agreements
    Move will see companies working together on integrated maritime services, recycling and terminal investment
  • Yangzijiang drives expansion with order at revived Chinese yard
    The deal underscores the group's commitment to green shipping and consolidates its growing influence across China's shipbuilding sector
  • The Daily View: We can't all be above average
  • Combined Maritime Forces on war footing as Iran promises revenge
    Israel launched a strike on Iran overnight that targeted nuclear sites and military facilities, and shipping is braced for what...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping is struggling with compliance complexity | No tariff relief despite US-China 'deal' hype - a negative for shipping |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Court orders DAT to temporarily halt trucking factoring service
    OTR Capital argues DAT, the largest load board for truckload freight in North America, violated a non-compete clause when it acquired factoring company Outgo in May.
  • Union Pacific will offer shippers enhanced liability coverage for cargo theft
    UP's new protection program for high-value freight comes amid heightened concerns over cargo theft in the US, and will cost users $100 per container.
  • Heavier power cargoes challenge transport, infrastructure limitations
    Economies of scale are prompting shippers to superscale project cargoes, putting pressure on carriers and forwarders.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • Tehran pulls out of negotiations with US after Israel pounds targets in Iran
    Prospects of a deal had sparked hopes for tanker sector
  • Strikes on Iran dash hopes for shipping's return to Red Sea, Fearnleys says
    VLCCs have the most to gain from any deal with Iran
  • Tanker shares log gains in falling US stock markets after Iran strike
    Shares run-up that began on Thursday turns more restrained than in European trade
  • Wavelength Podcast: A cut in the Russia oil price cap and US car carrier fees back down
    Plus, Sea Cargo Charter reveals its data, but not all is rosy, and Granular, a new segment from our editorial team
  • Ammonia bunkering pilot learnings to be fed back to ship owners and designers
    Future trials to follow 2024's Australia demonstration operation to build confidence in new marine fuel
  • Giovanni Visentini places $60m dry bulk wager in handy newbuild brace
    Italian shipowner in deal with Jiangsu Dajin shipyard and China's Fortune Wave Shipping
  • Frontline boss Lars Barstad: Big tanker owners looking to lock-in now 'should just hand back the keys'
    VLCC and suezmax company's boss urges caution as charterers take ships 'on subjects' as a free call option
  • How supercharged news cycle brings opportunity and why long-only funds can lose capital in shipping cycles
    Gersemi Asset Management's main man says shipping fund can move quickly as geopolitical shocks shape the sector
  • John Denholm to take ICS reins when Emanuele Grimaldi steps down
    Italian shipowner to exit the post in June 2026
  • Frontline boss Lars Barstad: Big tanker owners looking to lock-in now 'should just hand back the keys'
    VLCC and suezmax company's boss urges caution as charterers take ships 'on subjects' as a free call option
  • 'Robust': Contships passes Clarksons stress-test on debt
    Analyst Jonas Bito Shum says Greek owner well-placed to survive rate drop
  • Israeli attacks on Iran see VLCC forward rates climb
    Spot market does not jump in wake of strikes, but traders and brokers look to take cover
  • Viewpoint: How AI, digital twins and a new advanced manufacturing equation will revolutionise shipbuilding
    Those who dare to seize this opportunity will define the next era of maritime excellence
  • Iran threat to Strait of Hormuz yet to materialise as key waterway remains open, international navies say
    Joint Maritime Information Centre sees traffic through key waterway currently unimpeded
  • GC Rieber Shipping signs LOI for fully electric dry bulk vessel for Norwegian coastal trade
    Project grant secured from Norway's Enova
  • Iran deal would be a 'Fukushima moment' for tanker owners, Fearnleys says
    VLCCs have the most to gain from any deal with Iran
  • Cargo conflict: How Trump's trade war is squeezing US gas shipments to China
    US restrictions on ethane shipments to China are causing a shift in the freight market, sources said
  • Investor Joakim Hannisdahl positive on VLCCs as forward rates jump
    As big tanker earnings linger at six-month lows, there are signs that better things are to come
  • Transpacific carriers have 'overshot the mark' as freight rates fall
    Low utilisation of vessels signals a short peak season - but it depends on Trump tariffs
  • Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog linked to incoming low-priced LNG carrier orders in China
    Has Jiangnan Shipyard launched a fightback on LNG newbuilding pricing?
  • Iranian retaliation more likely in Red Sea than Strait of Hormuz, analysts say
    Closing vital waterway would have a massive impact on global oil markets
  • Erasmus strikes fresh S&P deals to extend pivot towards smaller vessels
    John Su-led operator offloads kamsarmax and adds fully pressurised gas carrier
  • VLGC rates out of the US surge to seven-month highs
    Cargo demand is pushing up earnings for shipowners
  • Veritas Tankers buys two vessels after 'scanning the entire world'
    Acquires 13,823-dwt tankers on time charter with Preem
  • Iran oil infrastructure escapes impact after Israeli strikes
    Islamic Republic says its facilities are operating 'without interruption'
  • VLGCs to dock in Tanzania for first time as Petredec launches new gas terminal project
    Shipowner to bolster energy security in African nation
  • Tanker and gas stocks lead shipping shares rally after Israel attacks with Hormuz Strait in focus
    Frontline, Okeanis and Hunter Group all see stocks rise, as did BW LPG
  • G7's Russia oil price cap cut to proceed without US support
    European Union and UK pushing for lower ceiling even if President Trump opts out
  • Corroded ship barred from Europe after three detentions in nine months
    Paris MOU refused entry to the Vera Rose for three months
  • HD Hyundai yard wins VLCC order from Pan Ocean
    South Korean shipping company is doubling its fleet of large tankers to four
  • Clout, not cash: Vantage Shipbrokers boss opens up on how New York listing fits global growth plan
    Co-founder mulling new offices in Houston, Geneva and Shanghai
  • Corroded cargo ship barred from Europe after three detentions in nine months
    Paris MOU refused entry to the Vera Rose for three months
  • AD Ports teams up with Bahrain-based ASRY on joint venture shipyard project
    Both companies are also partnering with India's JM Baxi Group on green ship recycling
  • Shipping braces as Iran vows 'a bitter and painful fate' awaits Israel after missile attack
    Iran says four military officials, including the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed
  • HD Hyundai yard confirms VLCC newbuildings order from Pan Ocean
    The South Korean shipping company is doubling its VLCC fleet to four vessels
  • Shipping braces as Iran vows "a bitter and painful fate" awaits Irael after missile attack
    Iran says four military officials including the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps were killed
  • SCI seeks to buy secondhand neo-panamax container vessels
    India's top shipping company is seeking to buy at least one boxship of between 8,000-teu and 12,000-teu

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 13, 2025
  • UPDATE: Return of Red Sea cargo "less likely" after attacks on Iran
    Shipping analysts warn Israel's attacks on Iran could lead to another Red Sea situation if carriers avoid key trade route.
  • Geopolitical upheaval tops new shipping concerns survey
    For the second year in a row, the chief worry among maritime executives is political instability, according to a new industry survey.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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