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Exim India web site
APRIL 17, 2025
  • Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd announces South East Asia-East India (CIX7) service
  • Cargo traffic on National Waterways hits record high in FY 2024-25
  • You Ask We Answer
  • DP World announces Bharat Africa Setu with the aim of doubling India-Africa trade
  • Global growth seen slowing due to trade tensions
  • MSC boasts a fleet of 900 container vessels
  • Exporters prepare for freight rates hike, container shortages
  • Services drives healthy growth in overall exports in FY 2024-25; marginal rise in merchandise shipments
  • India likely to reduce tariffs on half of US imports
  • Apple touches freight on board production of $22 billion in India in FY25

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 17, 2025
  • Throughput on the rise
  • A silk road in the Mexican skies
  • Joining IT forces to secure port flows
  • Another step in 'buy and build'
  • New chief legal officer at C.H. Robinson
  • 4RCargo expanding with office in Bratislava
  • Changing port congestion trends
  • Seifert Logistics reaches record revenues
  • Designwerk tracks energy use
  • Girteka Europe West - new CEO, new name
  • Iquique expects delivery of very large equipment
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Grundhöfer boosting fresh logistics
  • GW handles spring surge

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • 'Tariff madness' will prompt renegotiation of ocean shipping contracts
  • White House moves create yet more stormy water on the transpacific
  • JB Hunt doesn't shine - but the Darren Field show is unmissable
  • Hongkong Post suspends services to 'unreasonable' and 'bullying' US
  • DP World Nhava Sheva wins new service after concession dispute is settled
  • Business case for commercial use of the Beluga 'was not there', says Airbus
  • Nuclear-powered containerships may be hitting the water sooner than we think
  • MSC fleet now 900 vessels-strong

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • Gulf Craft acquired by autonomous vessel innovator Saronic
    Austin, Texas, based autonomous vessel start up Saronic has acquired Franklin, La.-based shipbuilder Gulf Craft. It says that, with the acquisition, it gains a strategically located shipyard on the Gulf Coast that
  • Ship Repair USA: Charting a course through compliance
    When it comes to running a shipyard, navigating regulations and compliance can sometimes feel more complicated than navigating open water. One area that continues to challenge even the most seasoned operators is
  • FRS Clipper to get a new high speed whale watching catamaran
    Seattle-headquartered ferry and excursion vessel operator FRS Clipper Inc. reports that it will receive an advanced newbuild whale watching catamaran next year. The newbuild multi-million dollar high speed vessel, built by Mavrik
  • NTSB says shore based firefighters need ship fire training
    Following an April 15 in-person public board meeting held April 15, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended Tuesday that land-based firefighters be better prepared for marine vessel firefighting following the July 2023

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Container News web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • DP World broadens Unifeeder's horizons with African investments
    Markets on the African continent are developing fast as ports and logistics companies develop the shorelines and connect countries in the interior. DP World, through its ports and terminals business, is developing ports in Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Africa's western seaboard and in Somalia and Tanzania in the continent's east. "We are committed to Africa," Ganesh Raj, g
  • MSC steamrolls toward 1,000 ships
    MSC has reached another milestone, with an operated fleet of 900 boxships, according to Alphaliner's report, comprising 609-owned and 292-chartered vessels. Alphaliner noted that the Geneva-based company has become the first global container line to reach such a fleet. With 132 vessels on firm order, MSC could be closing in on the 1,000-ship mark in the coming years. The MSC's groupwide fleet als
  • AD Ports conducts first LNG ship-to-ship bunkering at Khalifa Port
    AD Ports Group has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at Khalifa Port, marking a significant milestone in Abu Dhabi's emergence as a hub for sustainable marine fuels. The operation involved the container vessel MSC Thais, docked at Abu Dhabi Terminals, receiving LNG from the bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge, supplied by marine fuels provider
  • Port of Oakland appoints first Director of Utilities
    The Port of Oakland has appointed Andre Basler as its first-ever Director of Utilities, a newly established executive-level position created to lead the Port's evolving Utilities Division. This appointment comes at a pivotal time as the Californian port advances major infrastructure upgrades and transitions toward zero-emission operations. In this new role, Basler will oversee the full scope of t

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Splash web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • V.Group takes on management of International Seaways LR1 newbuilds
    UK-based shipmanagement and marine services giant V.Group has secured a deal for six LR1 tanker newbuildings that US owner International Seaways expects for delivery from South Korea's K Shipbuilding. The René Kofod-Olsen-led company will be responsible for full technical and crew management of the scrubber-fitted, LNG-ready sextet. The LR1s will be delivered over a 12-month ...
  • Vertom seals 15-year deal for newbuild quartet
    Dutch shipping group Vertom and Norway's Strand Shipping have landed a 15-year charter deal with aquaculture feeds producer Skretting for four diesel-electric newbuilds. The vessels that will be deployed for the import of raw materials have been designed to reduce the environmental footprint of Skretting's supply chain. The newly designed units feature energy-efficient hulls and ...
  • Blystad PSV scores Shell fixture
    Norwegian shipping investor Blystad Group has seen its platform supply vessel secure employment for up to six months in UK waters. The 2010-built Songa Commander, commercially and technically managed by Remøy Shipping, has been fixed to Shell for three months firm at an undisclosed dayrate. Offshore brokers report the contract, which starts in April, comes ...
  • Döhles increase their shareholding in Ernst Russ
    The Döhle family has increased their stake in Ernst Russ, a leading German non-operating containership owner. Financial filings tracked down by Alphaliner show the family has increased its stake in the company from 54% to 75.3%, after younger members of the family, Jan Döhle and Jost Döhle, increased their share. Their father, Jochen Döhle, retains ...
  • Pronounced spike in low-level crimes in the Singapore Strait
    The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in global piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter of 2025 - driven by a spike of incidents in the Singapore Strait. A total of 45 cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships were recorded in the first three months of 2025 ...
  • Sapura Energy finds work for five offshore vessels
    Malaysian offshore services player Sapura Energy has won several vessel contracts worth around RM100m ($22.6m) in Malaysia and Thailand. Sapura Energy will be providing 200-pax-capacity workboats, KPV Redang and Sapura Duyong, for offshore operations in East Malaysia. The contract for the former began in February and will last for one year, with an optional one-year ...
  • BW Energy sets aside $107m to boost production from Brazilian deepwater field
    Oslo-listed BW Energy has made a final investment decision for the Golfinho Boost project, aiming to increase incremental oil production from 2027 by 3,000 barrels per day. According to the company, the project will also increase uptime and reduce operating expenses at the Golfinho field offshore Brazil. The project includes multiple measures aimed at boosting ...
  • Lithuania to restart 700MW offshore wind tender
    The government of Lithuania is undertaking preparatory work to relaunch a tender for the development of a 700MW offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea. The tender was suspended in January to ensure that the impact on final electricity prices was minimised. The tender was launched for the second time in November 2024 after its ...
  • Keyfield enters cablelayer market
    Malaysian OSV owner Keyfield International is expanding into the new offshore services market with the acquisition of a cable-laying barge from Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering. The Kuala Lumpur-based accommodation workboats specialist is paying $22.55m for the 98-m-long vessel named Keyfield Blessing. The acquisition will be fully funded using Keyfield's internal funds and closed by the ...
  • BW Epic Kosan announces Maltby successor
    BW Epic Kosan has promoted its chief commercial officer, Jakob Bode, to the position of CEO, taking over from Charles Maltby at the gas owner. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, chairman of the board of BW Epic Kosan, said: "We are very grateful to Charles for his dedication and for the successes under his leadership as executive chairman ...
  • Japanese and Korean yards with investments in China on edge
    With Donald Trump widely tipped to pass judgement on extra fees for Chinese-linked tonnage calling at US ports in the next couple of days, another wrinkle has emerged that has not been widely discussed in Washington to date. Trump's tariff war against China late last week backtracked as his administration took on advice from the ...
  • Jaldhi Overseas moves for chemical tanker newbuilds
    Singapore-based owner Jaldhi Overseas has moved to bolster and renew its chemical tanker fleet with six stainless steel newbuilds from Japan and China. The shipping arm of India's Bothra Group has contracted Asakawa Shipbuilding for two 26,000 dwt stainless steel chemical carriers and one 20,000 dwt unit at Fukuoka Shipbuilding. The vessels delivering in 2027 ...
  • Belgium's Somtrans in for LNG bunker newbuild
    Belgian owner Somtrans has been linked to a newbuilding move in the LNG bunker segment. Brokers have named the Wijnegem-headquartered company behind the most recent order for a 20,000 cu m vessel at China's Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE). The Somers family-run operator of about 25 inland tanker barges should see the ...
  • Final Geneva Dry tickets for sale
    With delegate passes selling at a rapid clip, and overall participation already up by 26.67% over last year's inaugural edition, the organisers of Geneva Dry are warning that the event is set to be sold out in the coming days. There are less than 20 tickets left for sale. This year's biggest dedicated dry bulk ...
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank invests in Hayfin
    Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (SuMi TRUST Bank) has invested in London-based Hayfin Capital Management's Maritime Yield strategy, bringing total strategy commitments to over $620m across the commingled fund and related separately managed accounts. The investment is the latest addition to the $400m in capital commitments raised for the fund in 2023 and has taken ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • Ofac sanctions major 'teapot' refinery and Iran 'shadow fleet' tankers amid nuclear talks
    While US-Iran talks are ongoing, Washington continued its pressure campaign on Iran, the 'shadow fleet', and Chinese purchasers of Iranian...
  • Leading shipping lawyer John Papapetros dies in Greece
    A member of the Athens Bar since 1984, Papapetros was also a vice-chairman of the maritime committee of the International...
  • Boxship chartering at crossroads, awaiting Trump policy fallout
    Tariffs on China imposed by US President Donald Trump will reduce vessel demand, a negative for containership charter rates. The...
  • Thessaloniki port posts record results
    Northern Greek gateway boosts container throughput by 9% as it prepares to implement key project to increase capacity
  • E-methanol start-up positively surprised at IMO result
    The IMO carbon price is not strict enough on its own to favour e-fuels, but its potential for vast subsidies...
  • Seafarer minimum wage to increase by more than 6%
    From January 1, 2026, seafarers will be entitled to a minimum of $690 per month, rising to $715 on January...
  • ITIC offers big cashback to renewing members
    No general increase at Thomas Miller-managed marine mutual
  • 'Rushed' Swedish investigation says no evidence bulker deliberately damaged cable
    A scenario where the crew did not notice an anchor lowered by accident for one and a half days has...
  • Report recommends better fire safety training
    Firefighters responding to vessel fires in port need specialised training. Report also recommends better access to fire boundary control panels
  • February slump raises red flag for container demand
    Global container demand saw a significant downturn in February, exceeding the usual decline expected during the Chinese New Year period...
  • Vessel followed by armed persons in Gulf of Aden
    The vessel is proceeding to the next port of call and all crew are safe
  • The Daily View: The wrong kind of trade disruption
    ContainersPolitical Risk and TradeUnited States
  • DHT sells two older, China-built VLCCs
    New York-listed VLCC owner DHT has sold two of its older VLCCs, which were also its only China-built vessels
  • Daily Briefing
    CII review talks spark outrage at IMO | New IMO framework gets cautious industry welcome | Transpacific poised for fall...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • US exporters see rise in canceled orders from Chinese buyers amid tariff standoff
    The export decline is already showing up in some data, with bookings for US exports to China for the week of April 8-15 down 5.4% from the prior week.
  • Port of Seattle sues city council to halt possible development project
    A lawsuit filed this month by the port authority claims the council's recent rezoning of industrial land could eventually lead to the development of residential units and an increase in vehicular traffic in the harbor area.
  • US exporters see rise in canceled orders from Chinese buyers amid tariff war
    The export decline is already showing up in some data, with bookings for US exports to China for the week of April 8-15 down 5.4% from the prior week.
  • J.B. Hunt customers waiting for 'dust to settle' on tariffs
    But the largest US intermodal provider said customers have not yet meaningfully adjusted their freight forecasts, and shippers continue to tender the quantity of loads outlined in their contracts.
  • Europe on alert to track any wave of diverted Chinese imports
    With the door to US trade effectively slammed shut by tariffs, Chinese manufacturers are urgently looking for alternative markets in which to offload their surplus inventory.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • At the Greer trade deadline, two US-listed shipowners may be watching extra closely
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at how the US trade representative might approach China and port fees
  • Apontes reportedly mull carving Panama ports out of $22.8bn CK Hutchison deal
    MSC Group leaders aim to move forward with remaining 41 ports in deal
  • US ratchets up sanctions on Iranian oil trade as Trump mixes deal talk with 'maximum pressure'
    Treasury Department sanctions five tankers and an oil terminal in China, and it issues new guidance seeking port bans for shadow fleet vessels
  • Chinese buyers of US LNG looking at long-term structures to offload their volumes
    Poten analysts discuss Trump's proposed trade fees against China and say a US-built LNG carrier would cost over $400m
  • Aponte's MSC becomes first liner operator to achieve 900-vessel fleet
    Orderbook puts company on track for 1,000-vessel milestone
  • Specialist London marine insurer snapped up by Markel Group
    Meco Group provides protection and indemnity cover for charterers and small vessel owners
  • Global seafarers achieve 'landmark' minimum wage increase
    ILO basic pay will see 2.5% boost starting January 2026
  • VLGC rate recovery continues as US-Asia price gap stretches further
    Rates climb back to $35,000 per day after slumping last week
  • Dutch owner Vertom orders four diesel-electric ships backed by 15-year charters
    Eco ships will carry aquaculture nutrition for Norwegian producer Skretting
  • Bahrain set to receive first LNG cargo in over five years
    Gulf country has ambitions to grow its imports
  • Torm tanker delivers first diesel export cargo from Mexico's big new refinery
    MR vessel headed to US and Puerto Rico with ultra low sulphur diesel barrels
  • Fatal US ship fire probe calls for rethink on shore-based firefighter training
    Two firefighters died tackling a blaze during loading operations for Grimaldi vessel
  • Chinese tankers 'off-limits' in sluggish time charter market, broker says
    Uncertainty over US port fees compounds disconnect in muted term sector
  • 'Heading in wrong direction': Container ship emissions hit all-time high
    Data raises fundamental questions whether the IMO's target of net zero is remotely achievable, says analyst
  • Greek shipowners return to Russian tanker trade as oil price plunges
    Squeeze on shadow fleet through sanctions has increased importance of European-owned tonnage for Russia
  • Rio Tinto iron ore production slumps to lowest level in over half a decade
    Major dry-cargo charterer's iron ore activities were impacted by extreme weather in the first quarter
  • Historic first cargo departs BP's GTA project as Golar FLNG unit swings into use
    Mauritania and Senegal join ranks of LNG exporters
  • Expanding Greek shipowner Perosea resumes tanker buys with former Norden vessel
    Perogiannakis family outfit steams ahead with growth plans
  • Looming US tariffs see transpacific rates soar, says OOCL
    Big jump in Asia to US shipments contrasts with single-digit growth on other key trades
  • Vale iron ore production drop mirrors fluctuating capesize market
    Miner continues to give cautious outlook for 2025
  • 'Very low' price levels tempt cash-rich buyers back to product tankers
    Brokers report strong interest from Asia, but caution is rising due to trade wars
  • 'Natural and timely step': Stena Bulk shifts five suezmaxes into Swedish flag
    Owner says regulatory issues in its home country are being worked out
  • TS Lines profit jumps after move into lucrative longhaul trades
    Profits soar for Hong Kong stock exchange's newest liner operator
  • V.Group scoops management deal for six International Seaways tanker newbuildings
    UK manager assuming technical and crew duties for dual-fuel ships
  • Shots fired as pirates stalk bulker in Gulf of Aden for two hours
    Security companies report piracy incident involving Palau-flagged ship
  • Shell eyes lay-up of diesel-electric LNG carriers as market wallows
    Shipbroker Fearnleys expects a significant number of idle vessels may undergo 'extended lay-ups'
  • Greek newcomer snaps up second product tanker from Premuda
    Vyron Vasileiadis company adds tonnage while clients of Italian operator offload theirs
  • Trump trade turmoil to boost Tufton Assets tankers and bulkers, shipowner says
    But London-listed fund sees earnings dip in weaker first quarter
  • Stolt-Nielsen takes full control of Avenir LNG and pursues delisting
    After buying out Golar and Hoegh, attention turned to smaller shareholders
  • No evidence Chinese bulker broke Baltic cables deliberately, probe finds
    But delayed and limited access to vessel made investigation more difficult, Swedish report says
  • How DNK's 'casualty corridor' is leading shipping to make smarter decisions
    Norwegian initiative to reduce risks is being picked up by the industry
  • BW LPG gas trading division posts loss as it battles 'unprecedented' volatile markets
    Shares drop 2.1% in Oslo after 'soft' update
  • Aponte's MSC on track for 1,000-vessel milestone, latest orderbook shows
    Orderbook puts Gianluigi Aponte-controlled company on track for 1,000-vessel milestone
  • 'Unprecedented markets': BW LPG gas trading division posts negative result in volatile world
    Owner starts buyback programme with purchase of $2.7m shares
  • Stock awards boost Andi Case's Clarksons stake above $35m after record year
    Shipbroker CEO handed share options as part of long-term incentive plan and 2024 bonus settlement
  • Nordea's shipping loan book falls as clients pivot to bond financing
    Tanker loan volume dropped at Nordic lender
  • Change of guard at BW Epic Kosan as CEO Charles Maltby steps down
    Veteran executive to be replaced with gas carrier owner's chief commercial officer Jakob Bode
  • Avance Gas pays out final $56.7m dividend as it plots delisting
    Company proceeds with winding-up process after selling gas fleet last year
  • Aponte's MSC on track for 1,000-vessel milestone, latest orderbook shows
    Orderbook puts Gianluigi Aponte-controlled company on track for 1,000-vessel milestone
  • LNG supply to inch up in next six months with bulk destined for Europe, Kpler says
    Easing of sanctions against Russia could add 9m tonnes to global volumes
  • HMM hunts container ship newbuilds with huge war chest after SK Shipping takeover
    South Korean shipping giant sets aside $13.5bn to grow container ship business

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 16, 2025
  • FedEx begins its first direct Singapore-US air cargo service
    FedEx has added another link to its deferred air cargo network with regularly scheduled all-cargo flights from Singapore to Alaska.
  • Analyst warns of 'carnage' on shifts in container shipping
    Record capacity and rising rates on some routes signal shifting dynamics in global container shipping, an analyst says.
  • C.H. Robinson delivers on AI, but investors still skeptical
    Despite processing over 3 million tasks with generative AI, C.H. Robinson's stock continues to face pressure amid a sluggish freight market and investor caution.
  • Hongkong Post to stop handling US-bound packages amid tariff conflict
    Hong Kong is suspending postal service for packages destined for the United States as the trade war between China and the U.S. heats up.

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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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