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Exim India web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • Global container volumes remain strong in 2025
  • Vizhinjam International Seaport enters the global shipping trade network
  • Govt to assist exporters overcome global challenges: Goyal
  • Trade policy uncertainty looms: WTO
  • Chennai Port raises the bar in cargo handling
  • CMA CGM PSS from Far East & India East Coast to Zanzibar &Tanga, Tanzania
  • India's solar capacity seen up by 85-90 GW in FY26-27
  • Are Air Freight Stations the need of the hour?
  • Vessel transports edible oil cargo from Haldia to Patna through NW1 under Jalvahak scheme
  • Govt proposes sweeping changes in Indian Ports Act
  • Little impact of US steel duties seen on India
  • DP World registers record revenue and EBITDA in 2024
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (14 March 2025)
  • Excellence Through Sangam: Port of Antwerp-Bruges strengthens ties with India during Belgian Economic Mission
  • CTL BHP International Expo & Conference 2025 concludes as a resounding success

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • Historic call at Khalifa Port
  • Strengthening leadership in UK/Ireland and Germany
  • Asians record strong growth in intra-European shipping
  • LX Pantos acquires Georgia hub
  • A net-zero railfreight terminal
  • Developing Vietnam's air cargo potential together
  • SmartSea appoints head of infrastructure
  • Idea designs reusable packaging
  • New ÖBB office in Bucharest
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Global demand remains stable - regional fluctuations
  • First large-scale delivery with zero damage or delay

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Liners plan more rate hikes to halt renewed container spot rates decline
  • China hits out at Hutchison plan to sell Panama port holdings to MSC
  • Take this: AP Møller-Mærsk owners can do without Mærsk Line
  • US CBP sees 90% fall in revenue last month; airfreight sees ecomm slide
  • India could be the new 'superpower of manufacturing', but...
  • Confusion over infrastructure projects as US pauses green agenda
  • Evergreen profits up three-fold after rates hit post-Covid highs
  • 'Supply Chain Wayne' tells the tale of Connor the Container

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Kongsberg wins contract for two new UT7623 SEV design vessels
    Kongsberg Maritime has signed at contract for the design of two UT7623 SEV design multipurpose subsea vessels for Fosnavåg, Norway-headquartered Olympic Group. The "SEV" in the designation stands for "Sustainable Energy Vessel"

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Container News web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Container Market Weekly Performance: Trends, Gains, and Losses
    Container market performance this week reflects the ongoing volatility in global trade, with shipping companies experiencing a mix of gains and losses. While some carriers managed to post positive returns, others struggled with sharp declines, impacted by fluctuating demand, geopolitical factors and external economic pressures . The latest data provides a comprehensive view of how major players n
  • Axpo expands into LNG bunkering in Spain with first MSC delivery
    Axpo has completed its first LNG delivery to MSC, one of the global leaders in shipping and logistics, at the port of Málaga. This marks Axpo's first LNG bunkering operation in Spain using its chartered small-scale LNG vessel, reflecting the increasing demand for LNG as a cleaner and more cost-efficient alternative to traditional maritime fuels. In this initial delivery, Axpo supplied approximate
  • CMA CGM Iron: First dual-fuel methanol vessel to visit Khalifa Port
    The CMA CGM Iron made a historic visit to CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, becoming the first dual-fuel methanol container vessel to call at Abu Dhabi. This milestone marks a significant step in the strengthened partnership between AD Ports Group and CMA CGM Group, advancing their shared goal of maritime decarbonization. The CMA CGM Iron, built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Korea, is a dual-fue
  • Global container volumes strong in January 2025
    Global container volumes remained strong in January 2025, reaching 15.4 million TEUs, a 5.8% year-over-year (Y/Y) increase, according to Container Trade Statistics (CTS). Data from CTS shows that global TEU*Miles - adjusted for nautical distance - grew by 8.1% Y/Y in January, indicating higher vessel capacity utilization. Additionally, head-haul container trades showed a robust 12.9% Y/Y growth i
  • Port of Long Beach moves over 760,000 TEUs in February
    Trade through the Port of Long Beach continued its upward trend for the ninth consecutive month in February, driven by retailers accelerating shipments ahead of expected tariffs on certain imported goods and materials. Dockworkers and terminal operators at the Californian port handled 765,385 TEUs during the second month of the year, marking a 13.4% increase compared to February 2024. Imports gre
  • Port of Gdansk handles over 77 million tons, nears US$70 million in profit
    Port of Gdansk, Poland's largest seaport, has experienced steady growth in recent years and reported a strong performance in 2024. The port handled 3,559 commercial seagoing vessels and processed 77.4 million tons of cargo, achieving a record estimated net profit of approximately US$68.6 million. Significant growth was recorded across multiple cargo categories. Liquid fuel handling increased by o
  • Kalmar unveils third-gen electric terminal tractor in North America
    Kalmar officially launched the Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor (OT2 EV) sales at the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee, US. As Kalmar Ottawa's third-generation electric terminal tractor, the OT2 EV is fully designed and manufactured in-house at Kalmar's Ottawa, Kansas facility. The lineup includes four mod
  • Triton acquires GCI in a deal exceeding US$1 billion
    US container leasing company Triton International will buy its compatriot competitor Global Container International (GCI), according to a report by DynaLiners. The transaction, including outstanding debt, is expected to exceed US$1 billion. GCI, founded by container leasing veterans and an investment vehicle managed by Wafra, operates a fleet of approximately 500,000 TEUs, which will be added to
  • Best Ways to Clean and Refresh Your Outdoor Cushions
    Ever unbox brand-new outdoor furniture only to find the cushions have light mildew or a musty odor? It didn't start that way, but the journey from factory to backyard tells the story. Before reaching a retailer or customer, the manufacturer packages outdoor furniture pieces and accessories at their facility before loading them onto the trucks and transporting them to a warehouse for storage. From
  • New Chinese-built cranes to enhance operations at Nhava Sheva Freeport Container Terminal
    India's Nhava Sheva Freeport Container Terminal, a joint venture of CMA Terminals and J.M. Baxi, in which Hapag-Lloyd is a 40% shareholder, has received two new ship-to-shore gantry cranes from Chinese port equipment manufacturer HHMC. The new cranes have an outreach of 62 metres (22 containers), while three additional machines are already in the pipeline. The new equipment is part of an upgrade
  • Geopolitics, tariffs and war result in rates bloodbath
    A rates bloodbath is shaping up as fundamentals in supply and demand finally overwhelm the black swan events that have seen shipping lines bank hundreds of billions in profits since 2020. According to Xeneta chief analyst Peter Sand, freight rates have declined by 50-70% since last July and the rate of decline has significantly accelerated in February
  • Global container trade grows in January
    In January, seaborne container trade saw a 5.8% year-on-year increase, according to Container Trades Statistics. Overall, trade lane performance was positive, with 32 routes recording growth and 17 experiencing declines. The only major trade lanes that saw a downturn were exports to North America (-7.6%) and sub-Saharan Africa (-1.1%). Source: DynaLiners On the other hand, the strongest growth wa
  • Evergreen's financial figures skyrocket in 2024
    Taiwan's major shipping company Evergreen Marine Corporation announced improved financial results during 2024. In particular, the ocean carrier reported revenue of TWD 463.6 billion (US$16.2 billion), translating to an 80% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest DynaLiners report. Additionally, Evergreen recorded operating profit of KRW 125.5 billion (US$5.6 billion), tran
  • SITC revamps intra-Far East coverage
    Hong Kong-based shipping line SITC has announced the revision of its Japan/China-Philippines network. SITC decided to add the new CPX4 service and change the existing CPX1, CPX6 and CPX7 services, according to Alphaliner report. The new and revised rotations will be as follows: CPX1: Dalian, Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Wenzhou, Manila, Batangas, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Shanghai and back to Dalian
  • MSC shortens intra-Far East service
    Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has decided to drop Tanjung Pelepas, Subic Bay, Manila and Shanghai from its intra-Far East Origami service, according to DynaLiners. Additionally, MSC has removed a container vessel from the fleet deployed on the service port rotation, which is now operated by five boxships of approximately 4,000 TEUs. The updated port rotation is Tokyo (Japan), Yokohama (Japan),
  • Australian competition body raises concerns over DP World's Silk Logistics acquisition
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has outlined preliminary concerns about DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics. DP World Australia operates container stevedores at the Ports of Botany (Sydney), Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle and, on average, handles approximately a third of the containers processed at these ports. Silk Logistics is one of the onl

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Splash web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Chinese owners and yards come out fighting in US trade dispute
    Both the China Shipowners' Association (CSA) and the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) have left public comments criticising the US Trade Representative's proposals to charge extra for fleets with Chinese-built tonnage calling at American ports, arguably the biggest shock policy to potentially hit shipping in the opening months of the return of ...
  • Floatel International firms up vessel deal in Australia
    Offshore accommodation vessel specialist Floatel International has secured work for one of its units. The Oslo-based owner and operator of semisub flotels has fixed the 2016-built Floatel Triumph to a client in Western Australia, following a letter of intent announced earlier. The contract will start in the fourth quarter of this year and last between ...
  • Gulf Navigation set to close Brooge Energy deal
    Dubai shipping firm Gulf Navigation (GulfNav) has been given the go-ahead by its shareholders to acquire the assets held by crude storage provider Brooge Energy. The takeover plan, announced in October 2023, covers $125m in cash payment, the issuance of about 359m new shares to Brooge worth $122m, and $626m in mandatory convertible bonds (MCBs). ...
  • Capesize tonne-mile uptick seen as Africa outmuscles Australia for iron ore
    Iron ore exports out of Africa are set to be one of the great growth drivers of global seaborne trades for the rest of the 2020s, new research from broker SSY shows. Guinea's Simandou mine alone is set to deliver 60m tonnes of iron ore in its first full year, with production, due to start ...
  • Major stakeholders propose new Dolphin Drilling chairman
    Dolphin Drilling shareholders, Svelland Capital and B.O. Steen Shipping, have proposed a new chairman of the board following the two increasing their stakes in the company. Svelland Capital and B.O. Steen Shipping increased their respective shareholdings in Dolphin Drilling to 34% and 10% last week. On Thursday, the two proposed Ronny Bjørnådal as the new ...
  • SBM Offshore and Microsoft developing AI-driven floating power solutions
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has entered into a global collaboration agreement with US technology conglomerate Microsoft to develop standardized, AI-powered carbon-free floating power solutions. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of floating power generation units to meet the growing demand for clean, reliable, and dispatchable electricity for electrification and regional grid
  • US sanctions tanker headed for demolition
    Donald Trump's so-called 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran has stepped up a gear with the latest targeted sanctions announced in Washington DC yesterday including a ship waiting to be scrapped off Bangladesh as well as tug boats that have serviced Iranian-linked vessels in the past. The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ...
  • Maritime CEO Annual Outlook 2025
    What will the shipping markets look like in the coming 12 months? Maritime CEO's global network of correspondents delve into the individual sectors to bring readers a unique outlook covering everything you will need to know to make informed decisions. As well as markets coverage, this title also covers pressing regulatory issues and likely tech ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Geopolitical tensions at Panama Canal still very high despite sale of ports
    Shipping could face a major disruption if Trump is not bluffing about taking back the Panama Canal. Hopes that the...
  • IMO green rules possible without Trump's America
    What happens if Trump turns his anti-green wrecking ball on the global shipping regulator?
  • IMO risks falling into same trap as EU on green policy, Vitol exec says
    Vitol head of shipping energy transition Ian Butler said incoming IMO rules must avoid falling into the same policy trap...
  • Kikilias takes over Greek shipping brief
    New minister takes the place of Christos Stylianides
  • Australian competition watchdog raises concerns over DP World Silk Logistics' takeover
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission outlined "preliminary competition concerns" with the deal and is now inviting submissions from interested...
  • Salvors board stricken vessels involved in UK collision
    Stena Immaculate remains at anchor, while containership Solong is being held in a safe position by a tug, UK Coastguard...
  • The Art of the Deal is striving for win-win. Extortionate port fees would be lose-lose
    The industry is utterly dependent on China-built tonnage and nothing is going to change that overnight
  • Chinese iron ore demand to prop up bulk market in 2025
    With seaborne coal trade expected to decline in 2025 and grain's performance very much in the balance, iron ore's status...
  • Beijing casts shadow over CK Hutchison's blockbuster port sale as national interest concerns raised
    Beijing's representative office in Hong Kong has amplified criticism of CK Hutchison's $22.8bn port asset sale to a BlackRock-led consortium...
  • Boxship orderbook keeps growing but US-China trade tensions provide cancellations risk
    Containership newbuilding orderbook has reached some 30% of existing fleet service capacity
  • The Daily View: Maximum pressure is just getting started
    ContainersDry BulkPorts and Logistics
  • Daily Briefing
    Ofac targets 'shadow fleet' tankers, STS operators, and Iran's oil minister in latest sanctions | Over half of LPG cargoes...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • FMC probes ocean chokepoints as Trump looks to rule the waves
    The Federal Maritime Commission is looking at areas where ships are having transit troubles with an eye on how US maritime influence can fix those problems.
  • Beijing issues warning over Hutchison's proposed sale of Panama Ports Company
    A commentary published in a Hong Kong state-backed newspaper said the acquisition of Hutchison's Panama assets by BlackRock and TiL would "Americanize" the canal and cause Washington to restrict Chinese access to the waterway.
  • EPCs paint bleak picture for MPV sector under US port fee plan
    Engineering, procurement and construction companies are in a tailspin about the possible withdrawal of suitable ships for project cargoes if the US government's port call proposal linked to Chinese tonnage is implemented.
  • Fine-Grained Permissions for AI Applications
    Introducing a new Four-Perimeter Framework for AI Access Control. Read the announcement.
  • Tariffs, falling spot market weaken contract resolve of trans-Pac carriers
    Fresh questions about the direction of the US economy after the tariff chaos unleashed by the Trump administration in recent weeks has container lines resetting their rate expectations for the 2025-26 service year.
  • Escalating tariff costs are 'massive' financial shift for US importers: experts
    The dizzying pace of the Trump administration's moves against longtime US trading partners is putting shippers at risk of facing hefty new costs as a result of tariff "stacking."

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Indian tanker trips on the rise to Europe via Suez as insurance costs halve
    Tentative return to Red Sea noted by UK shipbroker Braemar
  • Salvage experts board fire-hit Stena tanker at centre of North Sea disaster
    Flames have been put out on the Stena Immaculate that was carrying jet fuel for the US military
  • Seaborne coal imports from Asia drop to three-year low on weaker steel output
    Capesize and panamax demand may benefit from Indian steel production rebound
  • Trump's Chinese ship charges will slap $5.7bn bill on container feeder operators
    Top 20 regional and feeder operators would be hit by increased cost and disrupted charter market
  • Wavelength podcast: What really happened on board the ships that collided in the North Sea?
    Plus, the liability behind the disaster, US plans to put fees on Chinese ships, and changing the guard at CTM
  • Hutchison shares dive after claims Panama Canal sale 'betrays all Chinese people'
    Conglomerate urged to 'think twice' about $22.8bn divestment
  • To sell or not to sell: DIS boss awaits US clarity on his Chinese newbuildings
    Carlos Balestra di Mottola explains how four LR1s ordered in China could prove costly for owner's South Korean and Japanese ships
  • Nordic American Tankers snaps up suezmax and strikes double leaseback deal with Ocean Yield
    Herbjorn Hansson says further S&P dealings are likely for New York-listed tanker owner
  • 2020 Bulkers strikes rare freight hedging deal for newcastlemax bulker as market rises
    Analysts praised the transaction at a tasty premium to prevailing futures market
  • Chaos for shipping in Washington after Trump hit the ground with a vengeance
    Lawyers and lobbyists who help shipping navigate Washington are busier than ever
  • Italian FSRU set to operate through into end-2044 following life extension work
    Shipyard spell in 2024 added 20 years to floating regas facility off Livorno
  • Chandris VLCC sold as it departs UK storage role
    Veteran Greek tanker filmed leaving Loch Long in Scotland
  • Crude cannibals quit product tanker trades, offering relief for owners and investors
    Second-half trend shows VLCCs and suezmaxes can clean up if market conditions make sense
  • Chandris VLCC sold as it departs UK storage role after six year wait
    Veteran Greek tanker filmed leaving Loch Long in Scotland
  • Greek shipowners Eastmed and Tsakos hiving off smaller container vessels
    Feeder boxships still command strong prices in niche markets
  • Shell and Brevik win DNV approval in principle for large liquefied CO2 carrier
    Major describes new low-pressure design targeted at Asia-Pacific region as 'tender-ready'
  • Container ship owner MTT Shipping plots $200m IPO in Malaysia
    Plan is said to have been resurrected after pandemic ended previous $56m scheme
  • John Michael Radziwill is looking at new investments for C Transport Maritime
    Former CEO will remain as chairman to focus on the private side of the company and its overall strategy
  • Greece appoints former basketball professional and pandemic health minister as its new shipping czar
    Career politician Vassilis Kikilias replaces Cypriot-born outsider who may launch presidential bid at home
  • Al Seer fixes final MR tanker newbuildings to HMM and Global Horizon
    Abu Dhabi owner finances ships five and six in series through Chinese leasing
  • US approves huge loan for frozen TotalEnergies Mozambique LNG project
    But security issues still threaten long-delayed project for which 17 newbuilding berths hang in balance
  • Dutch seafarers admit role in Singapore's worst oil spill for a decade
    Four crew members from dredger are on trial over collision with bunker tanker last year
  • VLGC spot rates jump nearly 20% as tonnage list thins out in the Atlantic
    Analysts note arbitrage window open from West to East
  • How predictive AI is reshaping ship management and crew oversight
    Predictive intelligence to enhance safety and trim costs, say experts
  • Ransomware payments plunge after cyber attacks on shipping
    New report welcomes promising trend but highlights key vulnerabilities in the sector
  • Golden Ocean 'less appealing' after CMB.Tech deal as DNB sees dividend disappearing
    Analyst Jorgen Lian says strategic uncertainty will weigh on stock valuation
  • Gulf Navigation gains shareholder approval to buy Brooge Energy in $900m deal
    GulfNav will pay up to $126m in cash, issue new shares and mandatory convertible bonds worth up to AED 3.3bn
  • Shipowner petitions Indian court to arrest five anchor-handlers after a fleet takeover deal falls apart
    Offshore operator suing an Indian sector compatriot for $49.3m
  • Ship buys 'on the horizon' for Pyxis Tankers after fall in values, CEO says
    Valentios Valentis foresees compelling opportunities to expand the tanker and bulker fleet
  • Global crises behind two biggest hull claims in record year for Norwegian insurer
    Norwegian Hull Club reports best-ever results despite impact of US-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks
  • MPC Container Ships targets $75m tap bond issue for buying vessels and refinancing of debt
    Fixed-income investor meetings start on Monday
  • Greek shipbroker Cass Technava holds glamorous party to celebrate 'exceptional milestones' and deal flow
    Past two years proved remarkably successful for Greek-Asian newbuilding and S&P shop
  • US sanctions giant tanker heading for recycling beach, sending shockwaves through sector
    Market players say VLCC's sudden sanctioning is scaring off recyclers eyeing up dark fleet scrap candidates
  • Gulf Navigation gains shareholder approval to buy Brooge Energy in deal worth more than $1bn
    GulfNav will pay up to $126m in cash, issue new shares and mandatory convertible bonds worth up to AED 3.3bn
  • Alphard Maritime arrests anchor handler over alleged multi-ship sales deal gone wrong
    Offshore operator suing an Indian sector compatriot for $49.3m
  • Unfashionable epoxy chemical tanker fleet ageing fast, broker SSY says
    Sector looks set for shortfall, with few newbuildings on order

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • DP World sees record revenue, but profit slips
    Container terminal operator DP World reported record revenue in 2024 but weaker overall profit.
  • Amid ocean container liner gains, Zim earnings shine
    Operational expansions and a strategic move to leverage earnings against the trans-Pacific spot market helped Zim to massive profits in 2024.
  • OOCL sees strong 2024 results despite ocean shipping challenges
    The parent of Orient Overseas Container Line said 2024 earnings grew on higher revenue from supply chain disruptions that pushed up ocean rates.
  • Arrival of world's largest car carrier marks Texas port's gateway strategy
    The arrival of the Höegh Aurora, the world's largest car carrier, marked a new era for Port Freeport, Texas.

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