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Exim India web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Shipping adopts wait n watch policy on Gaza ceasefire deal and potential end to Red Sea crisis
  • DP World Cochin registers record throughput in 2024
  • Notification of Schedule-ll (Export Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022, in sync with Finance Act 2024 dated 16.08.2024
  • US FMC adjusts maximum penalty fees
  • World economic growth seen at 2.8 pc in 2025, says UN report
  • Adani Foundation powers Dhrab and Bhopavandh as Kutch's first fully solar villages
  • Capt. B. K. Tyagi to hold additional charge as Director (P&A), SCI
  • Allcargo Gati strengthens Sivakasi printing cluster with seamless logistics solutions
  • PSA terminals handle over 100 m TEUs a year for the first time
  • ISKCON Temple inaugurated in Navi Mumbai; a testament to spiritual and cultural heritage
  • Merchandise exports contract by 1 pc to $38.01 bn in Dec.
  • Global maritime incidents and piracy down in 2024 but caution urged
  • Edible oil imports soar by 13 pc
  • India's textile clusters getting enquiries from global brands amid B'desh crisis

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Naval piracy on the rise in Asia
  • Shifting steel transports to the railways in Switzerland
  • Not yet automatic
  • From Gefco to Geopost
  • Bi-weekly service to Port Gentil
  • A second base in Houston
  • New network partner for SAE in Greece
  • Higher freight volumes in Brazil and Spain
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Stricter safety measures for charcoal shipments
  • From FAI to ANC and Aias
  • Green fuels improve Gruber's carbon footprint
  • Building a Bangkok cold chain

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Déjà vu: Tariffs to Trump Trade?
  • Loadstar Podcast | January 2025 | Container shipping 2025: Hapag-Lloyd outlook, Swire's transpacific strategy and Scan Global's insights
  • Red Sea attacks on ships could continue, despite Gaza ceasefire
  • Expeditors in court - spotlight on 'no layoffs' policy
  • Vancouver races to clear logjam as Trump tariff threat hangs over ports
  • Yards 'choked with boxes' as congestion returns to Colombo
  • South Korean low-cost carriers target growing air e-commerce traffic
  • War, weather and global tension the chief threats to 2025 supply chains
  • Hapag-Lloyd bullish on bookings and reliability as Gemini launch nears
  • HMM doubles down on Asia-South America EC trade
  • Stefan Behrendt steps up to head Dachser Food Logistics division
  • Guillaume Bouyer new regional trade head at Davies Turner
  • AeroLogic appoints Marcus Niedermeyer as joint MD and FCO

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • USTR: China's dominance of global shipbuilding warrants U.S. action
    This won't come as a surprise to anyone who actually read the full petition filed by U.S. unions back in March 2024, (see our earlier report) but U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador
  • Kongsberg Maritime delivers Reach Remote 1 USV
    Haugesund, Norway-based Reach Subsea ASA has taken delivery of the Reach Remote 1 USV. The cutting edge uncrewed 24-meter surface vessel is equipped with hull-mounted survey sensors and a Work Class electric
  • American Maritime Partnership endorses Transportation Secretary nominee Sean Duffy
    At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Rep. Sean Duffy, earned praise from senators on both sides of the dais, citing his

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Container News web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Lynxis acquires TEDIVO to expand maritime digital solutions
    Lynxis, a provider of optimization solutions for landside logistics, announced the acquisition of TEDIVO, a company recognized for its innovative suite of software to visualize and streamline vessel operations at marine terminals. This acquisition aims to strengthen Lynxis' digitalization offerings for the global maritime industry, empowering shipping lines and terminal operators to reduce vessel
  • Connectivity increases benefit major ports: Sea-Intelligence's report
    United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) releases a quarterly Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI), giving ports an index-based liner connectivity score. The following Figure 1 shows a tiered list of ports that are in the top-100 most-connected ports, while the Figure 2 shows a tiered list of ports that are in the bottom-100 for each quarter across 2006-2024. Source:
  • Does Indonesia's Entry into BRICS Bloc Reshape Shipping in Southeast Asia?
    Indonesia's entry into BRICS as a full member, alongside Thailand and Malaysia as partner countries, introduces several geopolitical shifts that could influence the shipping sector in Southeast Asia. With Indonesia, Southeast Asia now has a significant voice within BRICS. This could lead to more tailored policies that consider the specific maritime and shipping needs of the region, potentially in
  • Maersk revises Gambia peak season surcharge
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk is revising the peak season surcharge from several countries around the world to Gambia. Effective from 24 January, the tariff amounts are detailed as follows: Origin Destination ALL 20 ALL 40 ALL 45 Argentina/ Bahrain/ Bangladesh/ Belgium/ Brazil/ Bulgaria/ Canada/ Chile/ Colombia/ Croatia/ Czech Republic/ Denmark/ Egypt/ Estonia/ France/ Germany/ Greece/ Honduras/ Hu
  • ICTSI Croatia welcomes CMA CGM's recently launched service
    Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) business unit at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, has been added to the port rotation of the recently launched Bora Med service (BMS) by CMA CGM Short Sea Lines. The new service, which commenced on 23 December in Antalya, establishes a link between Türkiye, the Adriatic region and the Eastern Mediterr
  • ONE, HMM introduce new service to connect Far East with South America
    Singapore-headquartered box carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) and South Korea's flagship container line HMM will launch a new service connecting key ports in the Far East with major hubs on the East Coast of South America. ONE refers to the service as the East Coast South America Express 2 (SX2), while HMM has branded it as the Far East Asia-East Latin America (FL2) service. The new service is
  • CMA CGM launches new feeder service linking Bulgarian ports with Turkey
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will launch its new feeder service, dedicated to the Bulgarian market, on 22 January. The new weekly service, operated by a 700 TEU boxship, will connect Bulgarian ports with Turkish hubs. The rotation of the IAX1 service will be Izmit (Turkey) - Ambarli (Turkey) - Burgas (Bulgaria) - Varna (Bulgaria) - Izmit. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post
  • HMM ship recharging CO2 supply after fire incident
    One of HMM's container ships, HMM Tacoma, has been anchored in South African waters for the last two weeks after a fire broke out in one of the container holds off Mozambique. Vessel-tracking data from S&P Global shows that the 2009-built, 6,350 TEU HMM Tacoma has been anchored around Ngqura in South Africa since 5 January. Container News was informed by HMM's spokesperson that smoke was detected
  • AM Green, DP World to jointly establish India as green molecules global hub
    AM Green, a green hydrogen and ammonia production company, has partnered with DP World to create a sustainable supply chain for green fuels and chemicals. This collaboration aims to enhance global decarbonisation efforts by enabling seamless exports to key consumption markets. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in December, DP World and AM Green will jointly develop logistics and
  • FERNRIDE names new chief revenue officer
    FERNRIDE, a European autonomous trucking solution provider for port and yard logistics, announces the appointment of Guenter Schmidmeir as chief revenue officer (CRO), effective January 2025. Guenter Schmidmeir initially joined FERNRIDE as a Board Member in June 2024, providing industry advisory and strategic guidance. Now, as CRO, he will be responsible for guiding the company's commercial succe
  • Unifeeder triples intra-Med market share
    DP World's subsidiary Unifeeder achieved significant growth in the intra-Mediterranean trade sector in 2024, tripling its market share to 4.3%. According to global shipping industry analysts, Alphaliner, Unifeeder recorded the highest capacity growth of all carriers in the region, positioning it among the top six operators in the Mediterranean by deployed capacity. Unifeeder's fleet in the Medite
  • New CFO takes the helm at Port of Los Angeles amid leadership restructure
    The Port of Los Angeles has announced leadership changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and overall performance. The Californian port has appointed Jeffrey Strafford as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Strafford is a highly regarded, respected financial manager and long-time City of Los Angeles employee, and will oversee a wide range of the Port's financial affairs, including the
  • PSA achieves historic milestone, surpassing 100 million TEUs in a year
    PSA International has achieved a new annual container handling record of 100.2 million TEUs across its global terminals. This Group achievement includes a historic milestone as PSA surpassed 100 million TEUs handled in a single year for the first time. PSA's flagship terminal in Singapore reported a record throughput of 40.9 million TEUs, representing a 5.5% growth, while PSA terminals outside Si
  • Best Online Class Help Services in 2025 - Genuine Reviews and Ratings
    Online Classes may seem to be a blessing for students with a full-time job or acquiring international qualifications, but still, it is as challenging as any traditional classroom but with different aspects. Navigating the journey of pursuing online academics is like an uphill battle when you have to face multiple deadlines and other life responsibilities altogether. If you are in the same positio
  • Brazil pioneers technology integration in maritime operations
    South America is about to play an important role in global maritime trade, with regional players starting to emerge as the trade routes via the Pacific Ocean gain more traffic. In this context, pivotal countries, such as Brazil, Chile and Panama, are going to play a crucial role, with supra-system players, such as China, trying to penetrate these markets through critical infrastructure investment

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Splash web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Building a fair and resilient maritime industry
    Susanne Justesen, director of human sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum, writes for Splash today, delving into seafarer wellbeing. The global shipping industry faces a paradox: while it is the backbone of international trade, it lags in transparency and human sustainability standards. Amid growing environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, geopolitical uncertainty that directly
  • AD Ports readies boxship investments in Caspian region
    AD Ports Group has moved to expand its operations in the Caspian Sea region with two containership newbuilds. Noatum, the maritime and shipping arm of the Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant, has signed a deal with Kazmortransflot, a subsidiary of Kazakh national oil company KazMunayGas, to build a pair of 500+ teu boxships specifically ...
  • Shuaa Capital lines up $300m for OSV business
    UAE-based asset management and investment banking firm Shuaa Capital has secured a financial boost for its marine offshore support vessel (OSV) segment. The Shuaa-managed fund has clinched a seven-year finance facility of up to $300m from National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) and The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), formerly known as Apicorp, to support the growth ...
  • TFG Marine forms bunkering joint venture in Oman
    TFG Marine, Trafigura's bunker fuel supply business with John Fredriksen's Frontline and Golden Ocean Group has established a joint venture with Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO). The TFG-OOMCO jv will supply bunkers to vessels visiting Oman's ports of Duqm, Muscat and Sohar. The deal follows the signing of an MOU agreement between Sohar Port and ...
  • Product tanker segment to see highest number of newbuild deliveries since 2009
    Deliveries of newbuild product tankers will reach their highest level since 2009 this year, according to international shipping organisation BIMCO. The 2025 will see about 12m dwt delivered, up 256% compared to last year's deliveries, and the second highest on record, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO Niels Rasmussen noted. The increase follows a surge in ...
  • Integrated Wind Solutions moves for Oslo uplisting
    Commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) owner Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has moved for an uplisting on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Awilco-backed outfit trades its shares on Euronext Growth Oslo and expects the switch to occur on or about February 3. In connection with the uplisting, IWS also plans to raise about NOK30m ($2.6m) through ...
  • Semisub drilling rig runs aground off Tunisia
    The 1988-built semisubmersible offshore drilling rig Ocean Valiant has run aground some 20 km west of Bizerte in Tunisia. The rig was being towed by the offshore supply vessel Maersk Tracer to Turkey where it is supposed to be scrapped, when the towline was broken due to severe weather. The towline couldn't be reattached and ...
  • Trump's offshore wind moratorium details revealed
    Details of the six-month moratorium on offshore wind being prepared by the transition team of president-elect Trump have come to light with some extremely damaging for the industry if they come to pass. Trump, whose inauguration is set for Monday, January 20, already stated that the US will have a policy "where no windmills are ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Range Shipping
    The impending Trump 2.0 era is something being discussed at shipping boardrooms across the world, and is set to be a theme on stage at April's Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping event. In attendance, along with more than 100 other shipowners, will be Burak Akdemir, managing director of Range Shipping, a privately owned shipping ...
  • Chinese anchor-like device to cut cables makes headlines
    China has been pushed even more into the centre of cable-cutting incidents around the world after it emerged that a team of engineers at Lishui University developed a "dragging type submarine cable-cutting device" back in 2020. According to Newsweek's review of Chinese-language patent applications, engineers in China invented devices to sever such cables using anchor-like ...
  • Ocean Alliance set to be largest grouping in 2025's new container line-up
    In a fortnight, liner shipping will go through its largest reshuffle in a decade as companies jump ship from existing alliances on the main east-west trades. The only grouping remaining intact come February 1, the Ocean Alliance, made up of COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM and Evergreen, will also be the one with the largest market ...
  • Shipper complaints stack up at the Federal Maritime Commission
    Shipper complaints continue to stack up at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) with liners potentially on the hook for more than $75m from the latest two cases filed. Nielsen & Bainbridge, a home décor supplier from Texas, has filed a complaint against Ocean Network Express (ONE), OOCL, Evergreen and Yang Ming accusing them of systematically ...
  • Shipping waits to see Houthi response to Gaza ceasefire deal
    Israel and Hamas have agreed on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war with the shipping industry now looking towards the Houthis of Yemen to see if they will stop targeting merchant ships and bring an end to the Red Sea shipping crisis. The six-week phase one of the ceasefire ...
  • Venezuela detains US-sanctioned chemical tanker
    Venezuelan authorities have detained a US-sanctioned chemical tanker called Four Plus that has been falsely flying the flag of Guyana. The ship was detained as

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Tanker stocks sink as sanctions-fuelled rally loses steam
    Middle East Gulf-China forward freight agreements for VLCCs declined by 6% on Thursday, and tanker stock investors are becoming less...
  • Trafigura carries first co-load of ammonia and LPG from US to Europe
    Trafigura and ammonia maker CF Industries said they can lower costs and reduce emissions by co-loading ammonia and LPG on...
  • No imminent return to Red Sea for shipping despite Gaza ceasefire
    A ceasefire deal in Gaza has not altered the current threat assessment for shipping in the Red Sea and shipping...
  • BDI down for third day running after mini-recovery
    The panamax and supramax segments continue their poor runs, but a recent drop in the capesize index has dragged the...
  • Bollinger Shipyards agrees $1m settlement to resolve alleged violations of False Claims Act
    Bollinger Shipyards has agreed to pay $1m to resolve allegations that it billed the US Coast Guard for labour done...
  • Shipowners need to prove causal link before invoking force majeure, WFW warns
    Future cases could hinge on whether courts deem consequence of climate change or tariffs imposed by politicians elected on pro-tariff...
  • Alexandratos succeeds Pateras as Hellenic Chamber of Shipping president
    George Pateras abruptly resigned from the shipping chamber after nine years as president
  • War risk underwriters awaiting definitive Houthi stance on Gaza ceasefire
    Brokers confirm pricing is shading down, but matters could take 'weeks and months' to pan out
  • Biofuels gaining ground but price and scarcity a risk
    Biofuels are expected to gain in popularity driven by emissions regulations, but shipping will struggle to find enough of them...
  • Singapore breaks bunker sales record
    Singapore registered a good year all around in 2024, breaking the 40m teu mark for the first time, as well...
  • Australia reclaims share of record Chinese coal imports
    The world's biggest coal importer broke its own record in 2024, with 542.7m tonnes of coal flowing into China
  • South Korea labour ministry holds emergency talks with shipbuilding executives following another fatality
    With a total of 20 deaths recorded at South Korean shipyards in 2024, the government is now urging major builders...
  • First sanctioned Russia-trading tanker enters Shandong port during exemption window
    Panama-flagged Mermar is the first Ofac-designated tanker to have been allowed to dock at a port in Shandong since the...
  • The Daily View: Sovereign failings
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • US beefs up Russia bans with 'mandatory' secondary sanctions
    The US is ramping up the pressure on Russia with secondary sanctions on almost 100 previously sanctioned entities, increasing the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Eagle S owners could abandon tanker, lawyer says | What Pentagon's new Chinese military designations mean for Cosco | Russian...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • China's 'predatory' maritime policies threaten global trade: White House
    A new report from the Biden administration alleges that Beijing has a poor compliance record with the WTO, practices duplicitous trade policies that give the country unfair advantages, and operates with an overall lack of transparency.
  • Global reefer market set to soar amid disruption, strong demand
    The question is not whether the market will be strong in the first quarter, but rather how high rates will climb, writes analyst Richard Bright.
  • Carriers bolster intra-Asia networks amid uncertain rate, demand outlook
    The moves by Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM come amid uncertainty about the outlook for the intra-Asia trade, with one analyst suggesting a possible rate war could see prices in the region tumble if there is no summer peak season.
  • Return to Suez not a certainty even after Israel-Hamas ceasefire: analysts
    The peace deal in Gaza is highlighting the capacity overhang facing container shipping once vessels absorbed by the longer voyages around southern Africa

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Sinokor linked to five-year Greek VLCC charters as Trafigura tie-up chat emerges
    South Korean owner taking term cover as spot rates spike
  • Houston bunker fuel costs surge to six-month high amid oil price gains
    US crude inventories rise to highest level since 2022 and fuel av
  • 'Hunter not the hunted': Scorpio reflects on strategy behind record-setting Oslo bond raise
    Product tanker giant scored lowest interest spread in history of Nordic US dollar bonds
  • Shipper DHL braces for disruption from liner alliance shakeout
    Spread the risk through long and spot contracts with different carriers and alliances, forwarder says
  • Tor Olav Troim-backed Macaw Energies produces first flare gas in US pilot
    Business fires up in Texas 'to turn wasted gas into energy'
  • Scorpio Tankers scores low interest margin on $200m bond issue
    Products giant is replacing existing bond maturing in June and funding general corporate purposes
  • Rio Tinto iron ore volumes dip on lower Chinese demand in final quarter
    Fewer shipments are hindering capesize bulker market recovery
  • Israel-Hamas ceasefire 'a first step' toward Red Sea reopening. 'What the Houthis do is another thing'
    Shipping not rushing back to Red Sea even as impetus for attacks vanishes
  • NYK and MOL in the dock as £100m UK car carrier trial begins
    Class action over price-fixing starts with two defendants after earlier settlements
  • Sanctions, conflicts and sweet spots: How the 'Trump effect' could shape shipping stocks
    Leading shipping analysts assess the impact of the incoming US president
  • Tanker rates more than triple from Russia to China as US sanctions hike profit
    US sanctions on tankers importing Espo crude are hitting buyers in the pocket
  • US and China on brink of trade war, World Economic Forum fears
    Top economists predict tariffs and tensions will define global trade over the next 12 months
  • John Fredriksen and Trafigura fuel company targets Oman with new joint venture
    TFG Marine enters tie-up with Oman Oil Marketing Co for operations in three ports
  • A shipping czar, China and maritime powerplays: Mapping Donald Trump's first 100 days
    Key appointments and an avalanche of executive orders are expected in the early days of the new US government
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes $1bn hit as European shares hammered by Gaza ceasefire news
    Most shipping companies lose value as investors take stock of situation in Middle East
  • Pacific Carriers, ABS and PaxOcean to work on EET retrofits
    Kuok-controlled shipowner looks set to upgrade existing fleet through retrofits
  • Tankers International expects significant VLCC recovery this year as fundamentals align
    China remains the key in terms of crude demand and sourcing, research head Mette Frederiksen says
  • Greek shipowner hangs for sale sign over bulker fleet
    Chronos Shipping began circulating the vessels before Christmas
  • Big boost for crude tankers as Kazakh exports set to rise from Russian terminal
    Aframaxes and suezmaxes stand to benefit as maintenance is completed at Tengiz field
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes $1bn hit as European stocks hammered by Gaza ceasefire news
    Most shipping companies lose value as investors take stock of situation in Middle East
  • 'Risk is growing': Shipping's top regulator warns of rising shadow fleet safety threat
    Arsenio Dominguez reminds flag states of their responsibilities as dark fleet operators look to light-touch registries
  • 'Naive' to make quick Red Sea return after Gaza ceasefire, Frontline chief executive warns
    Comments by Lars Barstad reflect scepticism in shipping circles about improved safety conditions off Yemen
  • Product tanker deliveries set to hit 16-year high as demand wanes
    Handovers will reach second-highest level on record this year, Bimco says
  • Shipowners 'naive' to make quick Red Sea return after Gaza ceasefire, Frontline chief executive warns
    Comments by Lars Barstad reflect scepticism in shipping circles about improved safety conditions off Yemen
  • Why big buys, not a merger, make 'perfect sense' for Lloyd's Register CEO Nick Brown
    Class society has refocused on maritime but is only half the size of a decade ago. Will its renewed specialism pay off?
  • Awilco-backed IWS moving to main Oslo board as it launches share offer
    Offshore owner aiming to broaden its investor base as it takes delivery of new CSOVs
  • SpaceX launch gives Norway a new tool to track shipping in the Arctic
    Part of SpaceX payload carrying satellites designed to monitor the Arctic even during periods of darkness
  • Disputed zone: Shipping tensions set to rise in the South China Sea hot spot
    Security firm Dryad Global says cyber attacks and naval harassment set to increase
  • Tanker buyers still bidding low as HMM linked to sale of product pair
    South Korean owner said to have offloaded two older product carriers in weaker secondhand market
  • Hapag-Lloyd fleet reaches record 300-ship milestone
    German liner company reveals it has taken two container ship newbuilds on charter from Reederei Nord
  • Pacific Carriers, ABS and PaxOcean to together work on EETs retrofits
    Kuok-controlled shipowner looks set to upgrade existing fleet through retrofits
  • Zhejiang Zheshang Financial orders ultramax bulkers at Jiangsu Soho Chuangke
    Chinese leasing company has ordered two newbuildings against charter contracts from Zhejiang Shipping
  • £30m up for grabs as UK government urges maritime tech firms to innovate
    Funding is the sixth round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition and brings total support to nearly £160m
  • CMA CGM floats fresh enquiry with Chinese yards for series of LNG dual-fuelled container ships
    Liner giant's newbuilding spend at HD Hyundai yards set to hit $5.5bn as it doubles up order

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Emirates leases additional Boeing 747 freighters to meet shipper demand
    Emirates SkyCargo has hired startup Compass Cargo Airlines to operate two Boeing 747-400 freighters in its global freight network.

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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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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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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