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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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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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