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Exim India web site
JUNE 18, 2025
  • CM Fadnavis distributes skilling certificates, issues sanctioned loan letters & attends MoU signing under Vadhvan Port project
  • PSA Mumbai crosses 10 million TEU throughput
  • Sunil Paliwal, IAS, to grace South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2025 on July 9 in Chennai
  • Union Railway Minister inaugurates India's largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal
  • MOL, MISC and PETRONAS announce landmark joint venture to advance cross-border CO2 transportation
  • Govt to help auto cos secure rare earth magnets from China
  • IQAX becomes first eBL solution globally to go live with DCSA eBL API v3.0 on GSBN
  • Adani-run Haifa Port unharmed, operating normally
  • Commercial ships face disruption around Hormuz
  • Disruption in Strait of Hormuz to significantly tighten global crude supply; but seen as unlikely

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 18, 2025
  • Ex-Michelin SVP joins FourKites advisory council
  • Azul expands Europe-Brazil cargo network
  • Gardner now president of Holman Logistics
  • Adding another ONE in Singapore
  • Reber expanding into Austrian market
  • JetZero selects Greensboro for Z4 manufacturing hub
  • Cannabis found in an inspection
  • New safety push in African ferry sector
  • SmartLynx saves 30 million pages with digital cockpit
  • BLG applies data to planning
  • Renault and Kleuster unveil cargo bike
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • New Middle East conflict brings airspace closures, flight chaos and oil price worry
  • New capacity dump wipes out Transpac gains
  • Congestion at Chittagong as boxes pile up on docks and ships wait at anchor
  • UK-US trade deal brings tariff certainty - plus aerospace investment
  • Where does a 'new global trade order' leave Europe's top four?
  • DHL Express facilities in Canada forced to shut down by strike
  • Demand for Chinese exports 'a catalyst' for rate increases and port congestion
  • Government pledges huge investment for a new era in Mexican logistics

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Shadow fleet tanker Adalynn ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after collision with Front Eagle
    Multiple images have emerged on social media showing the tanker Adalynn ablaze off Fujairah after being in a collision early this morning after being in a collision with the Frontline tanker Front
  • Mumbai's JalVimana places 11-vessel order for Candela foiling ferries
    Mumbai, India-based JalVimana has placed a landmark order with Sweden's Candela Technology AB that will see a fleet of 11 hydrofoiling Candela P-12 commuter ferries create new links across Mumbai's waterways. They

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Container News web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Port Newark Container Terminal completes solar project in colaboration with New York/New Jersey port
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port Newark Container Terminal, and the City of Newark have jointly announced the completion of a landmark 7.2 megawatt solar energy system at PNCT. The solar system now supplies 50% of PNCT's annual energy demand, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving local air quality. The installation has the capacity to feed surplus energy
  • Circle S.p.A. secures contract to advance digital interoperability in Italy's port system
    Circle S.p.A. has announced the signing of a new €200,000 contract aimed at enhancing the interoperability and digital transformation of Italy's national port system. The initiative focuses on developing and expanding the Extended Port Community System, an advanced digital platform that connects ports, inland terminals, transport operators, and public authorities in real time. The platform is des
  • Oman is trying to balance between mediation and shipping operations' development
    Oman's shipping operations are evolving dynamically in 2025, capitalizing on its strategic location, neutrality, and infrastructure investments to navigate growing Middle East tensions. Oman seems that demonstrate strategic adaptation, not only due to the fact it acts as a mediator between Iran and the US, but also in the shipping operations is trying to counter these challenges through strategic
  • When Boating Turns Risky: Understanding the Causes of Lake Accidents
    Lake adventures offer fun and relaxation, but they can also lead to dangerous situations. Incidents on the water may occur quickly and have severe outcomes for those involved. By examining the causes, drivers, and prevention tactics of lake accidents, individuals with a love for water activities can gain a better understanding of how to protect themselves and others. Factors Behind Lake Accidents
  • CMA CGM sets new FAK rates from Mediterranean to Jeddah and Khalifa
    CMA CGM has announced updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, which will be effective from 1 July 2025 until further notice. The new tariffs apply to sailings from the main Mediterranean load regions, West Mediterranean, Black Sea, East Mediterranean and Adriatic to all base ports in the Middle East. For cargo bound for the port of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the FAK rates will be as follows: From Wes
  • Fire on Morning Midas extinguished, specialist tugs take over towing
    Visual scans now show there are no more flames on car carrier Morning Midas, which suffered a fire while sailing from China to Mexico. Ship owner Zodiac Maritime Agencies said on 16 June the scans were taken by salvage and firefighting specialists from salvor Resolve Marine and show the ship remains watertight
  • Beacon Report: Container backlogs persist in May 2025
    The latest Beacon Port Performance Report highlights a growing concern over rising container dwell times across several global ports, particularly in North America, South America, and Europe, despite a reduction in the total number of ships handled compared to April. Key findings: Kingston (Jamaica) recorded the worst performance, with containers remaining in port for over 12 days, underscoring s
  • Prince Rupert port appoints new vice president of business development
    The Prince Rupert Port Authority has announced the appointment of Katherine Bamford as its new Vice President of Business Development. With more than 25 years of experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic innovation, Katherine Bamford is recognized for her expertise in strategic communications, integrated marketing, government relations, and brand management. During
  • Warnings as MSC's Hutch deal threatens competition
    Regulatory scrutiny of the MSC's acquisition of CK Hutchison's non-Chinese terminals must be thorough in each jurisdiction, with industry experts accepting that the carrier will need to offload some terminals in some parts of the world to meet anti-trust rules. The Switzerland-headquartered carrier has launched a $22.8 billion joint bid, with investment company Blackrock, for 43 terminals with 19
  • PSA Singapore and Hainan Harbor & Shipping partner to boost port connectivity
    PSA Singapore and Hainan Harbor & Shipping International Port, operator of Yangpu International Container Terminal, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen port-to-port connectivity and develop advanced logistics solutions. The partnership focuses on improving connectivity between Singapore, the world's largest transshipment hub operated by PSA, and Yangpu Port, the largest
  • Global port investments surge in 2025 amid shifting geopolitical tides
    In 2025, the global maritime industry witnessed a wave of transformative investments in port terminals and infrastructure, reshaping trade networks and reflecting broader geopolitical realignments. From Syria's war-torn coast to India's ambitious trade corridors, port investments totaling billions of dollars are not just about logistics they signal strategic power plays, economic recovery efforts
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports maintains strong throughput growth in May
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSP) recorded a throughput growth in May, rising by 3.6% year-over-year (YoY). The Chinese port and terminal operator handled 9.8 million TEUs during this month. The company's overseas terminals continued to show solid performance, posting a 10% year-on-year increase in throughput. Among them, CSP Zeebrugge stood out with a remarkable 138.9% YoY growth, while CSP Piraeus als
  • China's next logistics play: locking down Guinea's ore-to-ocean corridor
    Early June saw the discreet launch of Shunyu Shipping, a joint venture between state-owned trading powerhouse Xiamen Xiangyu and privately held Shunda Mining
  • Shortsea Shipping in Europe: Reality or Wishful Thinking?
    As Europe looks to decarbonize its freight sector, shortsea shipping (SSS) is often framed as a silver bullet, since it is cleaner, quieter, and potentially more cost-effective than road haulage. On paper, it seems like a logical solution: with around 70,000 kilometers of coastline and a dense network of ports, the European Union (EU) appears well-positioned to make greater use of maritime transp
  • Fujairah Terminals and Fujairah Free Zone Authority sign MoU
    Fujairah Terminals of AD Ports Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fujairah Free Zone Authority, aiming to further elevate Fujairah's standing in the global maritime industry. Key objectives of the MoU will include: enhancing Fujairah's appeal to international investors through collaborative efforts, promoting efficiency across logistics and trade services in the port and fre
  • ONE expands global fleet with new vessel
    Ocean Network Express has officially added ONE Singapore to its growing fleet, marking the sixth unit in a series of 20 next-generation, ammonia- and methanol-ready containerships. The naming ceremony was held at the Hiroshima Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan. The new vessels has a capacity of 13,900 TEU and it's methanol and ammonia-ready. ONE Singapore follows the successful delivery o
  • CMA CGM announces new FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM has released updated Freight All Kinds rates effective from July 1, 2025, until further notice, but not beyond July 15, 2025. These rates apply to shipments on vessels departing from all Asian ports, including Japan, Southeast Asia, and Bangladesh to all North European ports, covering the full range from Portugal to Finland and Estonia, including the UK. The new FAK rates are set at US$2,

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Splash web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Performance Shipping charters out LR1 newbuild to Mercuria
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner and operator Performance Shipping has entered into a long-term time charter contract with Mercuria Energy Trading for a newbuilding LR1 tanker. Mercuria chartered the tanker for a firm period of four years, through early 2031, at a daily gross charter rate of $23,750. The vessel is the fourth tanker newbuild to ...
  • MOL, Petronas, and MISC launch liquefied CO2 shipping venture
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Malaysian state energy firm Petronas and the country's top shipping line, MISC, have launched a joint venture to build and operate liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. The JV called Jules Nautica will aim to become a leading owner of LCO2 carriers, facilitating the transportation of LCO2 to designated ...
  • South Korea's top shipyard debuts its own sail device
    With wind-assist technology going mainstream, South Korea's largest shipbuilding group has debuted its only sail system. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of HD Hyundai, has unveiled its Hi-Wing, a prototype of which has gone through land trials, and will shortly be tested at sea on an MR tanker belonging to HMM, ...
  • Crown Estate to invest $540m in UK's offshore wind supply chain
    The UK Crown Estate has revealed its proposal to invest up to £400m ($542.5m) of capital in the supply chain of the country's offshore wind sector. The Crown Estate, a collection of marine and land assets and holdings that belong to the monarch, has stated in its new Powering Offshore Wind publication that it would ...
  • India plans 4GW offshore wind energy tenders
    India has announced plans to launch an offshore wind energy tender totalling 4GW in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The country's minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said that wind will play "a critical role" in achieving India's net-zero emissions target by 2070 and the goal of generating 50% of power capacity from non-fossil ...
  • Laden Frontline VLCC collides with shadow suezmax tanker off Khorfakkan
    A collision occurred at 1:14 am Dubai time overnight between two tankers, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged Adalynn suezmax, part of the shadow fleet, and the Liberian-flagged Front Eagle VLCC, near the Khorfakkan anchorage in the Gulf of Oman. The impact resulted in a fire aboard the Adalynn and prompted the swift evacuation of its entire crew. ...
  • Morocco to build Africa's first offshore wind farm
    Moroccan authorities have officially announced that the country will build its first offshore wind farm project, a first ever for Africa as well, off the coast of Essaouira. The 1,000MW capacity wind farm will be among the first investments funded by the Mediterranean Blue Partnership (MBP), a multi-donor fund supporting a sustainable blue economy in ...
  • Shanghai Minsheng books feeder duo at New Dayang
    Shanghai Minsheng Shipping has signed a deal with Chinese shipbuilder New Dayang for the construction of two feeder container vessels, each with a capacity of 1,100 teu. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in September and December of 2027, according to industry sources familiar with the deal. Newbuilding brokers estimate the price per vessel to ...
  • New container movement equipment released
    Norwegian equipment supplier Wee.no has launched ContainerWheels 2-in-1, a patented system designed to make container transport more flexible. The system allows for lifting and towing containers, slashing the need for heavy machinery or permanent infrastructure. ContainerWheels 2-in-1 consists of two galvanised modules and a front drawbar. Each module features dual solid wheels and a manual ...
  • EnerMech bags Gulf of Mexico decommissioning deal with ExxonMobil
    US supermajor ExxonMobil has hired EnerMech for flowline decommissioning of the Hoover-Diana fields in the Gulf of Mexico. Under the contract, won following a competitive tender, EnerMech will decommission subsea flowlines, and the scope will include flushing, pigging, and filling the lines to remove hydrocarbons and prepare for safe decommissioning. The operation will require multiple ...
  • Shipping needs its own whistleblowing system
    Captain Kuba Szymanski, secretary-general of InterManager, writes for Splash today. I think we have all seen the nature of news these days has changed a great deal in the past 20 years, with the dawn of the internet and the information revolution. Instead of the daily newspaper and news programming on a small number of ...
  • Agricore sells kamsarmax
    Chinese dry bulk heavyweight Agricore has divested one of its older assets, offloading the 14-year-old kamsarmax bulker ASL Venus in a move that underscores its ongoing strategy to modernize and upscale its fleet. According to multiple shipbroking sources, the 82,000 dwt vessel, built in 2011 at Tsuneishi Zhoushan, was sold for approximately $14.5m. This marks ...
  • K Line and Yinson Production partner to jointly develop liquefied CO2 carrier solutions
    K Line Energy Shipping (KLES), a London-based subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), and Yinson Production have entered into an agreement to jointly develop and market solutions for the transportation and injection of liquefied CO2. Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU), KLES and Yinson Production will jointly develop and market a floating storage and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Oil and shipping markets nervously eye potential disruption scenarios
    Shipping and oil brokers are nervously calculating the impact of 'what if' scenarios and how long they might impact the...
  • UK slaps fresh sanctions on 'shadow fleet' tankers and shipmanagers
    The UK government has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, including 20 'shadow fleet' tankers and two shipmanagers
  • TEN eyes VLCCs to extend largest-ever growth spurt
    Greece-based owner already has suezmaxes, shuttle tankers and other types under construction
  • Marine war risk rates stable despite Israel-Iran fighting
    'We currently consider the threat to the maritime domain to be unchanged but with a negative outlook,' says underwriter
  • 'Simple good fortune' prevents even more fires at sea
    While the dangers of charcoal and lithium-ion batteries are becoming more familiar to the industry, the likes of seed cake...
  • US and South Korea call for reform of nuclear safety rules
    The US, South Korea and industry groups want the International Maritime Organization to update safety rules around nuclear-powered ships to...
  • EU plans to lower Russia oil price cap meet political headwinds
    Trump appears to be unconvinced by EU and UK calls for more action over Ukraine war, but even those EU...
  • Gard unveils internal restructuring
    Five new sector-specific 'syndicates' at world's largest marine insurer
  • Boxship charter rates sustain their strength despite freight rates downturn
    Braemar notes that boxship tonnage providers are increasingly holding out for higher rates, as charterers show a continued appetite for...
  • Globus 'positive' on dry bulk prospects despite 'seasonal' loss
    Greece-based owner confident in a more modern fleet
  • Tankers collide in Strait of Hormuz
    Frontline-owned Front Eagle was involved in a collision with dark fleet tanker Adalynn off the UAE coast in the early...
  • The Daily View: Accidents happen
  • No oil spill detected as search continues for missing Wan Hai 503 crew
    Future actions hinge on vessel's condition and cargo integrity
  • Wilbur Ross predicts that US protectionism will curb global shipping demand
    Financier Wilbur Ross served as commerce secretary during Trump 1.0 and owned stakes in shipping companies before his government service...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping in wait-and-see mode as Iran and Israel conflict continues | Seafarers detained as 'leverage' against shipowners and insurers, claims...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Shipper need for agility fuels growth of US shared-terminal trucking network
    Outpost is broadening its business from truck parking to a national shared-terminal network that offers multiple carriers access to "full-service" facilities.
  • DHL Express to suspend Canadian parcel business amid labor dispute
    The shutdown, due to begin Tuesday evening, will disrupt a broad range of businesses that use DHL, from apparel brands like Lululemon to industrial companies like Siemens Canada.
  • Cosco/OOCL saw big gains in US imports from Asia in early 2025
    The China-based liners carried a combined 1.09 million TEUs in imports to the US through April, up 23% over the same period in 2024, according to Journal of Commerce rankings.
  • Multiplying supply chain risks drive growth for global, US-based logistics firms
    Researcher Armstrong & Associates says in an annual report it expects global 3PL revenue to hit $1.25 trillion this year as shippers try to build more flexible supply chains and mitigate risks.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Tanker owners reprice July fixtures mid-voyage and insist on cash up front
    Greek broker Xclusiv explains how Middle East conflict has instantly changed freight landscape
  • 'Well ahead of schedule': Adnoc and Navig8 weigh in one year after shocking Posidonia
    Officials tell Marine Money audience about cultural fits and a conservative approach to financing
  • How one Chinese leasing executive tries to see 'comedy' in Trump port-fee fallout
    Finance structures are under pressure from both owners and charterers, banking panel says
  • Qatar springs special Gulf of Hormuz instructions for LNG carriers as tension rises
    Contingency plans being put in place by world's third largest LNG exporter
  • Norway's carbon capture and storage hopes no longer a 'paper project' as second ship set for work
    Northern Pathfinder trumpeted as major milestone for Longship and Northern Lights schemes
  • Tsakos hints at VLCC newbuildings boosted by strong profit and resilient markets
    Greek owner feels increasingly confident for its modern, high-quality vessels amid global turmoil
  • Performance Shipping clinches Mercuria charter for fourth tanker newbuilding
    Lucrative, multi-year employment for LR1 can stretch through to 2034
  • Loss-making Globus Maritime banks on younger fleet cutting costs
    Greek bulker owner suffers from weaker rates in first quarter
  • Danger money: Charterers struggle to fix VLCCs as tanker owners demand Middle East risk premium
    Risk premium pushing up earnings once more on Tuesday
  • George Economou offloads oldest capesize amid firm freight market
    Greek tycoon held vintage, scrubber-fitted ship since global financial crisis
  • 'Heroic intervention' saved lives on fire-stricken container ship
    Wan Hai towed away from Indian coast as hopes fade for missing crew
  • JP Morgan: Top ports require $768bn investment to handle climate change
    Leading hubs need to do much more to adapt to rising sea levels, report shows
  • Petronas, MISC and MOL team up and aim high on cross border CO2 shipping
    Say hi to latest LCO2 joint venture Jules Nautica which wants to become emerging sector's 'leading owner'
  • Dubai energy giant strikes VLGC order debut and mulls LNG carrier fleet
    West Africa Gas Energy books two 88,000-cbm newbuildings at HD Hyundai yard
  • 'Massive fire' after collision between Frontline VLCC and dark fleet tanker off Fujairah
    One of the tankers believed to be involved is accused of being part of the dark fleet
  • 'Black swans everywhere' as VLCC rates spike 37% in a day
    But big jumps in Middle East earnings only take owners back to where they were a month ago
  • K Line teams with Yinson to develop floating CO2 storage and injection ship
    Companies also working on new CO2 carrier design
  • Russian master stuck in Sri Lanka four years after container ship disaster
    Vitaly Tyutkalo has been barred from leaving the island for four years after X-Press Pearl fire
  • 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
  • Frontline confirms tanker caught fire after dark fleet ship collision near Hormuz strait
    All crew from the Front Eagle safe as blaze reported on dark fleet tanker
  • Newbuilding charters swell Uni-Tankers fleet as it racks up profit
    But annual profit falls at Danish product tanker specialist
  • 'Massive fire' after collision between Frontline VLCC and dark fleet tanker off Fujairah
    One of the tankers believed to be involved accused of being part of the dark fleet
  • Russian master stuck in Sri Lanka four years after container ship disaster
    Vitaly Tyutkalo has been barred from leaving the island for four years after X-Press Pearl fire
  • Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance buys big chunk of Canopius
    Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised South Korean insurer on the deal
  • Up to three tankers reported on fire after collision off Fujairah
    One of the tankers believed to be involved accused of being part of the dark fleet

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Tariff damage looms without new trade deal, says economist
    Tariffs helped snap 10 straight months of growth at the Port of Los Angeles, but a Yale economist says that the worst could be yet to come.
  • FedEx robot improves parcel sorting at Cologne airport facility
    A new robot that flips packages so labels can be scanned is helping FedEx more accurately sort packages at its Cologne, Germany, air station for final delivery.
  • WATCH: 'Dark fleet' tanker collision sparks fire near Strait of Hormuz
    No injuries were reported after a collision of two crude oil tankers sparked a fire near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Amazon launches dedicated cargo service to Colombia with 21 Air
    Amazon's air logistics unit has started flying internationally for the first time from the U.S. to help fulfill e-commerce orders in Colombia and is leaning on a U.S. cargo airline to fly the aircraft and a Colombian airline for revenue on the return leg to Miami.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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