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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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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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