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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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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
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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