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Exim India web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Exporters fear trade route disruption due to Middle East conflict
  • Gujarat Maritime University-CMA CGM MoU to foster robust industry-academia engagement and advance collaborative research
  • Advisory cautions ship operators passing through the Middle East
  • Fitch Ratings changes global shipping outlook to Deteriorating
  • Palm oil imports soar 84 pc in May
  • DNV grants AiP to HHI for 40K cbm LCO2 carrier with three cargo holds
  • India notifies WTO on wheat, sugar export curbs
  • The impact of global tariff strategies on operational risk through the supply chain
  • India may greenlight import of full assemblies in EV sector
  • Review of energy risk urged given Israel-Iran war

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Realterm and Leipzig/Halle to build cargo hub
  • Tailwind expands 'Tiger Express' in Malaysia, Vietnam
  • ICS appoints Kazakos; Denholm to follow Grimaldi
  • BHP shifts copper to rail
  • He Dreiht powers DHL operations
  • Promising start of Paris Air Show
  • Vietnamese line with first US call
  • Pactl reinforces reach and joins Cargo iQ
  • Green transport drives rail investment
  • Dia builds 64,000 m² warehouse
  • Ocsel appointed commercial director at CSG

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • Eastern Europe trade takes off as new air services generate excitement
  • Charter market still heated, lack of open tonnage keeping rates high
  • OceanX: Flames, Blames, Claims and... container freight futures
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 24 | Ship fires, geopolitics and DSV drama
  • Expeditors in court - not over just yet, going to appeal
  • China pushes Cosco participation in consortium eyeing Hutchison buy
  • Tradelanes: carriers play it smart on LatAm-Europe to keep the box ships full
  • Battery-powered 850 teu box ships herald 'second wave' of electrification
  • Tariff offensive could be doing a good turn for reverse logistics players
  • BYD launches logistics subsidiary - and eyes ports and shipping sectors

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • VIDEO: Tariffs hit Port of Los Angeles cargo volume
    The Port of Los Angeles processed 716,619 TEU of containers in May, 5% less than last year. After 10 straight months of year-over-year growth, overall cargo volume slowed due to the impact
  • Tug Garth Foss now assisting stricken car carrier Morning Midas
    The second of three specialized vessels dispatched by salvors, Resolve Marine, arrived at the location of the car carrier Morning Midas (IMO 9289910), on June 15, local time zone (UTC -9), reports
  • Eitzen Avanti plans to build world's largest battery-powered containerships
    Norway's Eitzen Group has plans to build what will be the world's largest battery-powered containerships. Its Eitzen Avanti unit is to receive NOK 200 million (about $20.2 million) in support from the

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Container News web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • Maersk adjusts IA11 Service
    Maersk has revised its intra-Asia IA11 service by removing the port of Ningbo. The route now exclusively connects Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City, operated by two vessels with a capacity of approximately 1,500 TEU each, according to DynaLiners. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • China expands tariff-free access to African Nations amid direct investments drop
    China has announced the expansion of its zero-tariff policy to cover 53 African nations, a move expected to significantly shift global trade dynamics and maritime logistics. The new measure, unveiled during a high-level meeting in central China under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), extends preferential trade terms to include not only the continent's least-developed countries but al
  • CMA CGM introduces new peak season surcharges on Transatlantic Routes
    CMA CGM Group has announced new Peak Season Surcharges on shipments from North Europe to the United States. For cargo moving from North Europe, including Scandinavia, the Baltic, and the Spanish Atlantic coast (excluding Portugal), to the US West Coast, the surcharge is set at US$ 150 per 20-foot container and US$ 300 per 40- or 45-foot container, applicable to all cargo types. Additionally, a si
  • CMB.Tech to merge with Golden Ocean
    CMB.Tech is set to merge with fellow listed company Golden Ocean, a major dry bulk owner. CMB.Tech will be the surviving entity in the merger and is expected to hold control over roughly two-thirds of the combined company. It owns owns four 6,000 TEU containerships and has one 1,400 TEU vessel on order. The newly formed group will operate a diversified fleet of approximately 250 vessels across mu
  • Idle containership fleet sees slight decline
    In the two weeks leading up to 2 June, the global idle containership fleet saw a net reduction in capacity, despite a rise in the number of laid-up vessels. Source: DynaLiners While three additional ships were added to the lay-up list, overall idle capacity fell by 15,300 TEU, bringing the total to 71 ships with a combined capacity of 185,200 TEU to 0.6% of the total fleet. Source: DynaLiners Mea
  • ANL adjusts port rotation for MYNY service ahead of vessel replacement
    ANL has announced a change in the port rotation for voyage MYNY 236N/237S due to internal operational requirements, ahead of the vessel's phase-out in Asia. The MYNY will be replaced by the ANL FRANKSTON 001S/001N, which is scheduled to call at Pusan with an estimated time of arrival on 18 July 2025. The schedule will be as follows: If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appea
  • Salvors move Wan Hai 503 away from Indian coast
    The container ship Wan Hai 503, which suffered a serious fire on 9 June, has now been towed westwards away from Indian waters, after a joint effort by the Indian navy and salvors appointed by Wan Hai. The 4,520 TEU ship was sailing from Colombo to India's Nhava Sheva port when an underdeck explosion occurred. Indian media reports suggested that hazardous goods in some containers caused the blast.
  • Port Houston partners with DSP for major EDI and database support project
    DSP, through its US branch DSP America, has entered into a key agreement with Port Houston to provide critical processing and maintenance support for the port's Electronic Data Interchange messaging and database systems. This partnership highlights DSP's specialization in terminal operations technology and supports Port Houston's ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and sustainability across its
  • Maersk revises peak season surcharge for F5W trade
    Maersk revised Peak Season Surcharge for the F5W trade route, applicable to dry, special, and reefer containers, effective 1 July 2025. The surcharge applies to cargo originating from China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea, and destined for Jawaharlal Nehru (India), Mundra (India), Pipav
  • Gulf shipping braces as Israeli strikes on Iran rattle trade artery
    Gulf region is again on high alert as reported Israeli strikes on senior Iranian military and nuclear officials have jolted Gulf shipping, raising fears that the war between the two rivals could spill onto the sea lanes. Intelligence firm Windward logged 158 cargo vessels either anchored or creeping at low speed inside Iran's exclusive economic zone in the 48 hours after the strikes, an unusual c
  • OptimaLINE Reefer sales break 20,000-unit mark
    Carrier Transicold reports that global sales of its OptimaLINE container refrigeration unit have topped 20,000 since the product's commercial launch in September 2024,evidence of rising demand for high-efficiency, low-emission cold-chain technology. Carrier Transicold is a business of Carrier Global Corporation, a leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The OptimaLINE design pairs a v
  • Container trade increase in April
    According to the latest provisional figures from Container Trade Statistics, worldwide container throughput in April 2025 rose 5.8% year-on-year according to DynaLiners. Source: DynaLiners Volumes increased on 32 trade lanes and fell on 17. Export routes overall expanded, but North American import traffic recorded the only pronounced contraction. Route-by-route highlights: Far East-to-North Ameri
  • New quay crane tips over at Tuas Port during delivery
    At approximately 1:20 p.m. on 15 June 2025, a newly delivered quay crane tipped over at a non-operational berth at Tuas Port. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and initial assessments indicate no damage to nearby port equipment or infrastructure. All operational berths at PSA Singapore remain fully accessible, with port operations and ongoing development works continuing without disruption
  • Cosco expands CV3 Service
    Cosco Shipping Lines has extended its China-Vietnam CV3 service to include Da Nang and Sihanoukville (Cambodia). With a second vessel added to the rotation, the service now operates weekly, calling at Yangpu, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Da Nang, and returning to Yangpu. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • CMA CGM and X-Press Feeders add Corinto to Maya1 Service
    CMA CGM and X-Press Feeders have included Corinto in the rotation of their intra-West Coast Central America Maya1 service. Corinto will continue to be served by Maya2 as well. The updated Maya1 itinerary now covers: Buenaventura, Corinto, Puerto Caldera, and back to Buenaventura, according to DynaLiners. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Central American port volumes rise in Q1 2025
    Central American ports handled 3.65 million TEU in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase. Source: DynaLiners Growth was driven by a strong 9% surge along the Pacific coast, led by Balboa (+8%) and Puerto Quetzal (+21%). However, gains were tempered by a 2% decline on the larger Caribbean side, where only Almirante and Santo Tomás de Castilla reported volume growth. If you
  • Blending ancient statues with modern port infrastructure
    Ports with ancient statues offer a unique blend of commerce and culture, making them attractive not just for shipping but also for tourism and investment. These heritage-rich ports enhance their commercial appeal by combining modern infrastructure with historic allure, attracting both logistics partners and global travelers. We tasked an AI software to generate such a scenario, and we present the
  • DP World eyes Port Saint John as new shipping gateway
    The announcement by Port Saint John's CEO, Craig Bell Estabrooks, regarding DP World and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) exploring opportunities to diversify imports at its waterfront terminal carries both geopolitical and operational significance. The Canadian port's strategic location at the mouth of the Saint John River, with its year-round ice-free status and extreme tidal range, makes it

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Splash web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • Diana ships out 15-year-old panamax
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has struck a deal to sell its 15-year-old panamax to an undisclosed buyer. The New York-listed company is offloading the 75,700 dwt Selina after more than nine years for $11.8m, before commissions. The Jiangnan Shanghai Changxing-built vessel, estimated at $12.35m by online pricing platform VesselsValue, was acquired by Diana for ...
  • Russian-linked tanker crew accused in Finland-Estonia undersea cable sabotage probe
    Finnish authorities have formally accused senior officers aboard the Eagle S, an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet, of criminal misconduct following significant damage to vital undersea infrastructure between Finland and Estonia late last year. The incident, which took place on December 25, 2024, involved the severing of the Estlink-2 power cable and communication ...
  • GPS jamming on the rise as Israel-Iran conflict enters fourth day
    The conflict between Israel and Iran stretched into a fourth consecutive day on Monday, rattling global energy markets and placing the maritime industry on edge. While Israeli airstrikes have so far avoided directly targeting Iran's crude oil infrastructure, a reported explosion at a natural gas plant near the massive South Pars field over the weekend ...
  • New crane collapses at Singapore's Tuas port
    On Sunday afternoon, a new quay crane at Singapore's Tuas port tipped over while it was being delivered to a non-operational berth. There were no injuries or fatalities. No damage has been assessed to adjacent port equipment and facilities. All of PSA Singapore's current operational berths remain fully accessible, and all port operations and port ...
  • John Denholm to succeed Emanuele Grimaldi at ICS
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global lobby group for shipowners, has announced the appointment of John Denholm as its chairman-designate, set to succeed Emanuele Grimaldi. Denholm, a long-standing board member representing the UK and current vice chair of ICS, is also chairman of J&J Denholm, a diversified, family-owned group with operations across shipping, ...
  • Survey paints a picture of how ships will operate in 2035
    A recent survey carried by Splash and Inmarsat, published in Ship Concept 2035, reveals a maritime industry poised for profound change by the next decade, driven by accelerating technological advancements. While optimism abounds for enhanced safety and efficiency, significant challenges remain concerning workforce adaptation, energy transition, and the ability of global legislation to keep pace.
  • The key to success in maritime software? Don't forget to think like a shipowner
    Consolidated data, curated by suppliers who understand the market is most likely to drive value, writes Staci Satterwhite, CEO of ABS Wavesight. Shipping is often encouraged to take lessons from other industries. Just as they have benefited from digital transformation, shipping has a unique opportunity to leverage data to drive operational efficiency, enhance safety and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • Who are the winners and losers of shipping's decarbonised regulatory future?
    Lloyd's List's editor-in-chief moderates a conversation in Oslo featuring thought leaders from within shipping to ask who stands to do...
  • Star Bulk pushes ahead with buybacks
    While selling older tonnage on the one hand, Nasdaq-listed owner spends more cash to repurchase shares
  • China's supercapacitors can help greener shipping
    China sees a growing role for supercapacitors in cutting greenhouse gas emissions from ships, as the technology improves
  • Eitzen Avanti to build largest electric boxships after additional funding
    The two containerships will operate between Norway, Sweden and Germany and be charged at a new facility being built at...
  • Pressure group UANI hails Liberian registry after removal of all Iran-linked tonnage
    New York-based pressure group UANI has applauded Liberia for its 'world-class' compliance programme after removing vessels that appeared on the...
  • Second tug arrives at scene of stricken Morning Midas as fire appears extinguished
    Master of Zodiac Maritime-owned pure car and truck carrier reported smoke from vehicle deck laden with electric vehicles on June...
  • Indian aframax and ageing handysize bulker sold for scrap as recycling sales remain limited
    Two vessels were reported as sold for scrap during the past week during a fallow period for ship recycling
  • Seafarers detained as 'leverage' against shipowners and insurers, claims X-Press Pearl in-house lawyer
    Russian master still held in Sri Lanka four years after casualty
  • Seafarers facing charges must get due process, Dominguez insists
    'It is not the intention of the IMO to intervene or question the processes of countries in their jurisdiction,' secretary-general...
  • The week in charts: Red Sea remains 60% lower than normal | Hundreds of voyages to Iraq may be fake | Port congestion pushes up Asia-Europe rates
    Red Sea traffic volumes unaffected by US-Houthi ceasefire; Nearly 400 tanker and LPG voyages to Khor Al Zubair in the first...
  • The week in newbuildings: Controversial ropax order signed while ONE boosts boxship orderbook
    One bulk carrier, an LNG bunkering vessel, four ro-paxes, 10 containerships and 24 general cargoships ordered in past week
  • Finnish police accuse Eagle S master of cable cutting
    Cook Islands-flagged tanker Eagle S was accused of cutting an undersea telecommunications cable on December 25, 2024
  • Shipping in wait-and-see mode as Iran and Israel conflict continues
    Oil infrastructure was hit in weekend attacks, instances of 'extreme jamming' of AIS are causing security problems, and the regional...
  • Burning boxship towed away from Indian coast
    Wan Hai Lines said the cause of the fire is still unknown and that search and rescue efforts to find...
  • Pan Ocean confirms order for two VLCCs
    Given the limited number of available slots, South Korean shipyards are expected to adopt a conservative approach when negotiating prices...
  • Antong unveils $170m container plan after cancelling acquisition deals
    Easing of US-China tensions and limited new ship supply open growth opportunities in China's coastal container trade
  • The Daily View: Rising lion, hidden risk
  • Daily Briefing
    Combined Maritime Forces on war footing as Iran promises revenge | Everything you need to know about the Strait of...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • BC ports, longshore unions need new bargaining process: report
    A wide-ranging report commissioned by Canada's Labor Ministry says British Columbia's ports are vulnerable to strikes in part because of disparate longshore unions involved in contract talks.
  • Are we entering a 'golden age' for major ocean carriers?
    It's reasonable to assume the larger container carriers are now going to earn above historical returns, but they will not be immune from significant dips when supply significantly exceeds demand, writes Jeremy Masters.
  • Closure of Strait of Hormuz would further stretch global container capacity
    While just 2% to 3% of global container traffic transits the key chokepoint, any restrictions would further tie up global vessel capacity and cut off the ports of Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi.
  • Market seeks to navigate medium-term cuts to heavy-lift air cargo capacity
    The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • Cocaine case sees ship captain endure jail ordeal after refusing to frame crewmates
    Captain Yu Yihai unfairly took the blame following the discovery of a cocaine haul on his vessel
  • The 'King of Bankruptcy' dishes on his bitter fight with 'The Donald' in New Jersey
    Wilbur Ross says Trump's trade war on China could lead to a wealth transfer to another region
  • After conquering space, Senator Mark Kelly turns to a tougher task: fixing the US flag
    Former astronaut and King's Point grad opens Marine Money Week with an appeal
  • Space conquered, Senator Mark Kelly turns to a tougher task in US flag
    Former astronaut and King's Point grad opens Marine Money Week with an appeal
  • Diana Shipping sells second bulker in quick succession at a profit
    US-listed owner will probably notch up a gain on the sale of the 15-year-old vessel
  • Cargo owners seek more stringent climate action from shipowners
    Sea Cargo Charter reports greater data transparency but calls on more companies to sign up
  • How $10m silver heist from a Maersk container left a trail of litigation
    Case management judge says case has the makings of a classic Agatha Christie mystery
  • Israel-Iran conflict fuels speculation of dark gas carriers facing the chop
    Former Fredriksen executive says 57 dark VLGCs could head to the breakers over sanctions risk
  • Blaze on Zodiac Car carrier appears to be out as vessel taken under tow
    London-based manager says second tug has reached Morning Midas following crew evacuation
  • Wavelength Podcast: A cut in the Russia oil price cap and US car carrier fees back down
    Plus, Sea Cargo Charter reveals its data, but not all is rosy, and Granular, a new segment from our editorial team
  • Star Bulk splashes $32m on its own stock as price keeps rising
    Greek owner still trading well below net asset value as it returns cash to investors
  • Idle FSRU offered to Middle Eastern countries as energy security fears mount
    Infrastructure developer Gasfin seeks work for Energos Force
  • Ship management giant V.Group set to deploy next-generation AI agents
    Ship manager aims to take the hindsight out of decision-making
  • Tanker owners may face diversions and alternative routes, brokers say
    Pipelines could come more into play as Middle East conflict escalates
  • George Economou tanker lifts crude from first new private Nigerian terminal in 50 years
    $400m Otakikpo facility ships out debut barrels on TMS Tankers suezmax
  • Norway's Gard restructures business with new regional chiefs
    Insurer setting up dedicated regional units with claims handlers and underwriters
  • CMA CGM swoops on $40m Dutch feeder pair
    Liner giant purchases two 1,400-teu vessels from Harlingen-based JR Shipping
  • Vafias family inks tanker deals with Peter Georgiopoulos and d'Amico International Shipping
    Lured by falling prices, major Greek owner makes a comeback on secondhand tanker scene
  • Data wars: Inmarsat's NexusWave bags 250 installations in first year
    Bonded multiple channel solution becoming popular as digitalisation needs grow, says company
  • Caravel Group becomes biggest shareholder in Pacific Basin Shipping
    Hong Kong shipping company has been building its stake significantly since March
  • Celsius emerges as seller of product tanker as Toro Corp boosts fleet
    Danish owner reported to have offloaded the Celsius Portsmouth to Cypriot player
  • Drunk Russian master sacked as Wilson bulker damaged in collision
    Captain dismissed with immediate effect
  • New TradeWinds website and app update launched
    New look home page, article pages and improved mobile platform
  • Shadow tanker crew may be charged over alleged cable damage
    Finnish prosecutors end probe into Eagle S, with three seafarers still under suspicion
  • 'When shots are fired, buy ships': Clarksons reflects on the lessons from past Middle East conflicts
    Analysts say shipping markets often react more to behavioural shifts than to actual cargo losses
  • All about the bins: A milestone, ambitions and a UK honours for marine conservation
    Fifteen minutes with GreenSeas Trust founder Fazilette Khan
  • Conflict premium: Stocks rally as shipping 'poised to outperform'
    Much of potential upside from Middle East risk not reflected, Clarksons says
  • Purus LNG newbuilding fixed to JERA as period activity gets lively
    Market players questioning what escalation of Israel-Iran conflict might mean for sector
  • Genco pushes up bulker rates in second quarter as 95% of capacity covered
    Earlier prediction of better numbers has been realised at US owner
  • World's first hydrogen-powered bulkers ordered by Norwegian shipowner
    Gelibolu Shipyard to deliver coastal ships running on fuel cells in 2027
  • Strait of Hormuz closure would hurt Iran oil exports due to a lack of alternatives, analysts say
    Jask terminal has loaded little crude yet
  • Biggest ever electric container ships planned by Norway's Eitzen Group with $20m state funding boost
    Green fund Enova contributing cash to develop what could become world's largest battery-powered container vessels
  • VLCC rates surge as tanker owners steer clear of Middle East war zone
    Bookings close to a standstill in Middle East Gulf
  • Crude tankers set for 'big rally' as analysts run rule over top shipping stock picks
    Analysts also favour dry bulk and LPG stocks
  • Top marine insurers boast financial firepower to avoid M&A pressure, says Swedish Club boss
    Thomas Nordberg said strong investment results eased pressure on clubs for new tie-ups
  • Greece's Vernicos brothers expand Nautilus bulker bet with second acquisition
    Athens-based siblings widen their footprint across several different shipping markets
  • Lepta Shipping returns to Yamic for kamsarmax bulk carriers
    Japanese tonnage provider has ordered two newbuildings scheduled for 2028 delivery
  • Big ships reappear on recycling beaches as SCI and Berge Bulk offload older tonnage
    India's top shipowner sends aframax to Alang, while Singapore-based bulker giant opts to scrap VLOC in Bangladesh

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 16, 2025
  • DHL Express Canada to suspend parcel operations amid labor deadlock
    DHL Express Canada will stop accepting shipments on Tuesday and suspend all operations on Friday in response to a work stoppage by 2,100 employees.
  • Saudi Arabia-based leasing company to buy 10 Airbus A350 freighters
    Airbus has won an order from a Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company for 10 next-generation A350 cargo jets.
  • Los Angeles box volume hits lowest level in two years
    May volumes decline by 5% but container traffic is up year-to-date.
  • Atlas Air consolidates Miami operations in larger cargo facility
    Atlas Air, the largest operator of Boeing 747 cargo jets in the world, said Monday it will relocate to a larger operations base at Miami International Airport, enabling it to consolidate operations in one location with greater capacity for future international growth. Atlas Air is the largest cargo operator at the Miami airport, handling more [...]
  • Israel ports unfazed by new missile strikes
    Israel's ports are operating as usual as Jerusalem and Tehran trade missile strikes.

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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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