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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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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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