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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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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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