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Exim India web site
MAY 19, 2025
  • SCI registers revenue and profit surge in 2024-25
  • CMA CGM delivers robust first-quarter results
  • Ports advised to revert to normal security level
  • April export performance shows resilience, adaptability and global competitiveness of Indian exporters: FIEO President
  • JSW Jaigarh Port issues Standard Operating Procedures for the monsoon season
  • Bill of Lading vs. Sea Waybill
  • Textiles exports seen at $100 bn in 5 years: Report
  • India's 2025 GDP to be 6.3 pc: UN
  • Indian exporters can still benefit after US, China tariff truce
  • Tirupati gets INR 3,500 cr. shipbuilding, repair cluster
  • FTA with UK expected to raise plastic products exports
  • VOC Port leads the way toward a greener future
  • India proposes retaliatory tariffs on US steel at WTO
  • BLR Logistiks commences multimodal rail movement from Ankleshwar to Birgunj, Nepal
  • Understanding trends in spot rates versus long-term averages is crucial for shippers while negotiating contracts: Analysis
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (16 May 2025)
  • Transit time deviations on South America trades

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 19, 2025
  • First remote-controlled barge test in Germany
  • Latam Cargo adds five freighter frequencies to Europe
  • Sweden and Seychelles partner for green port of Victoria
  • From policy to propulsion - maritime industry to go nuclear?
  • Topregal expanding Pasewalk site
  • Europa relocating Belfast branch
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Indurent posts leasing record
  • Foca flags rising cargo incidents in Swiss skies
  • Flying Dutchwoman to succeed Belgian Tiaca chair
  • China's first automated mooring system goes live
  • DSV pilots autonomous trucks

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Spot rates on transpacific surge after news of tariff time-out
  • Threat to airport operations as India revokes security clearance for handler Çelebi
  • Tackling the tariff trap
  • South America will benefit as air cargo traffic diverts from the transpacific
  • Under the radar: What to make of profit swings at regional carriers
  • Foreign investment streams into Syria's port and logistics sector as sanctions are lifted
  • Brazil's outdated and inefficient ports the barrier to economic growth
  • A 'dead cat bounce', as freight goes from rules-based to deals-based trade?

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Marine Log web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Two yards bid to build WSF hybrid-electric ferries
    Back in October last year Washington State Ferries (WSF) said that three shipyards - Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida, Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island, Wash.
  • Conrad names Cecil A. Hernandez its new president and CEO
    Morgan City, La.-headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today named Cecil A. Hernandez its president and chief executive office with Johnny Conrad assuming the position of executive chairman and remaining

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Container News web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Hiab to invest over US$20 million in expanding and modernising Raisio Multilift facility
    Hiab is committing €19 million (US$21.3 million) to expand and modernise its Multilift demountables production site in Raisio, Finland. The investment aims to upgrade both the production and office facilities, integrate energy-efficient technologies to lower energy consumption, and create a new showroom space. Construction is scheduled to begin in autumn 2025, with project completion expected by
  • Iran's shipping industry poised for revival as nuclear deal talks resurface
    The potential revival of a nuclear agreement between Iran and the United States is raising hopes for a long-awaited resurgence in Iran's shipping industry
  • Deals with DP World and CMA CGM mark Syria's return to global trade map
    The Syrian government has entered into a landmark US$800 million memorandum of understanding with Dubai-based port operator DP World to transform the Port of Tartus. The agreement outlines plans to develop, manage, and operate a multi-purpose terminal, alongside the creation of industrial and free trade zones aimed at revitalizing Syria's war-battered economy. The announcement came during a pivot
  • Shippers wary of market manipulation via capacity management
    A flood of new tonnage in the early part of this year suggests container rates will inevitably head into decline, but a series of unexpected events have benefitted lines up to now, with the latest boost from US tariffs. Certainly, spot rates out of China to the US west and east coasts have surged by US$745 and US$734/FEU, respectively, but market commentators do not hold any long-term expectation
  • CMA CGM implements PSS from Med to North America
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from the Mediterranean to the U.S. East Coast, U.S. Gulf, and Canadian East Coast, including all inland destinations served via these ports. Effective 15 June 2025 until further notice, the following surcharges will apply: From the Mediterranean (including France - Fos/Marseille, Portugal, Italy, and Spain - Al
  • HMM to buy back US$1.4 billion of shares to boost corporate value
    HMM will buy back up to KRW 2 trillion (US$1.4 billion) of its own shares by the end of June, to be held as treasury stocks
  • Port of Charleston maintains stable volumes in April
    In April, the Port of Charleston handled 215,804 TEUs and 118,215 pier containers, which is flat compared to the year prior. Container volumes remained relatively consistent in April, following two months of container growth, according to SC Ports. Vehicle imports and exports at the Port of Charleston totaled 12,339 in April, representing a 32% decrease from last year, while railed cargo continue
  • Premier Alliance announces Transpacific service updates
    The Premier Alliance of HMM, Yang Ming, and Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced changes to its Transpacific West Coast service network. The new PS5 service is scheduled to commence operations in June, accompanied by corresponding adjustments to the PS4 and PS6 services. PS 5 (Pacific South 5) - New Service Rotation: Qingdao (China) - Ningbo (China) - Long Beach (US) - Oakland (US) - Kobe (J
  • MSC increases rates from Far East to Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean
    Swiss/Italian container line MSC has announced the following new freight rates, from all Far East ports (including but not limited to ports in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia) to all Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean ports. The updated rates will be effective from 1 June 2025 until further notice, but not beyond 14 June 2025. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared f
  • Port of Hamburg: Only major European port with Q1 container growth
    The Port of Hamburg handled 2 million TEUs in the first three months of the year, representing a 6.3% growth year-on-year. For the same period, the German port recorded seaborne cargo throughput of 28.3 million tonnes, translating to a 3.1% year-on-year increase. Hamburg is, therefore, the only one of the three largest European ports (Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, and Hamburg) with a positive trend
  • Evergreen posts strong Q1 results with double-digit growth across key metrics
    In the first quarter of 2025, Evergreen Marine Corporation reported a 23% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching TWD 110 billion (US$3.3 billion). The Taiwanese ocean carrier also saw a substantial rise in profitability. Operating profit surged by 88% to KRW 29.3 billion (US$883 million), while net profit rose by 53% to KRW 27.8 billion (US$838 million). During the same period, Evergreen move
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies contingency surcharge on North America - Pakistan shipments
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a contingency surcharge (CSU) between Pakistan and North America, including the United States and Canada. The surcharge will be in effect from June 1 for shipments between Canada and Pakistan and from June 16 for shipments between the US and Pakistan. The surcharge details are listed below: From Pakistan to North America: US$500 per container From North America to Pakist
  • MSC revises East-West trade network
    Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC will disconnect its Europe-Far East Swan and Far East-US West Coast Sentosa services and combine the latter with the Far East-Middle East Clanga service to create the Sentosa-Clanga pendulum. According to DynaLiners, the new East/West service network configuration will be as follows: Swan (served by 15 ships): Busan (South Korea), Ningbo (China), Shanghai (China),
  • Long Beach prepares for cargo downturn after months of gains
    Following its strongest April on record and 11 consecutive months of cargo increases, the Port of Long Beach is preparing for a double-digit decline in May shipments. The Californian port moved 867,493 TEUs in April, translating to a 15.6% increase from the same month last year and surpassing the previous record set in April 2022 by 5.7%. Imports rose 15.1% to 419,828 TEUs, exports decreased 4.5%

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Splash web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Less than one in five working in maritime today are women
    Ahead of Sunday's International Women in Maritime Day, a new, giant survey jointly conducted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) shows how shipping remains a male-dominated industry, with women making up just 19% of the total workforce sampled. At sea, that figure drops to just 1%. ...
  • Solstad Maritime lists in Oslo
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Maritime has officially rang the bell on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The price of Solstad Maritime shares opened at NOK 22.6 ($2.18) per share. Market capitalisation was NOK 10.5bn ($1bn) on the day of listing. The company did not raise additional capital as part of the listing. Solstad Maritime is ...
  • Shanghai spot box rates to US west coast leap 31% in just one week
    Friday's weekly publishing of spot rates from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange has given a stark picture of the frenzy building on the transpacific. Rates from China to the US west coast leapt 31% week-on-week, while rates to the east coast jumped 22% as shippers rush to make the most of a 90-day mini-reprieve in the ...
  • China smashes car carrier size records twice in less than a month
    China has broken the record for the world's largest car carrier for the second time in under a month with the sailaway of the Anji Ansheng, a 9,500 ceu ship owned by SAIC Anji Logistics, a subsidiary of China's giant car manufacturer SAIC. The world's largest car carrier in terms of capacity set sail on ...
  • Saudi liner Folk Maritime grows fleet with triple acquisition
    Saudi Arabian liner newcomer Folk Maritime is pressing ahead with fleet expansion by adding three more vessels. The Riyadh-based feeder owner and operator, led by former Hamburg Süd boss Poul Hestbaek, has acquired the 702 teu Folk Yanbu, 1,118 teu Folk Jubail and the 1,868 teu Folk Dammam, taking its owned fleet to five ships. ...
  • Tidewater scores PSV work with Spirit Energy
    Offshore support vessel owner Tidewater has bagged a charter deal for its platform supply vessel Troms Lyra in Norway. Offshore shipbrokers stated the 2013 Vard-built PSV won a fixture for around 100 days with Spirit Energy. It will provide supply duties for the plug and abandonment jackup rig Well-Safe Protector. Well-Safe Solutions was awarded two contracts ...
  • Megamas taps German shipyard for cable layer construction
    Singapore-based offshore service provider Megamas Resources has signed a letter of intent with German yard Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven to begin advanced discussions for the potential construction of a new multi-purpose cable laying vessel with an option for a second unit. Megamas said that the project, being done in partnership with Crewstone International Private Equity and ...
  • DP World invests in Syria
    The Syrian government and DP World have signed a memorandum of understanding worth $800m to develop Syria's port of Tartous. The deal to develop, manage and operate a multi-purpose terminal at Tartous includes cooperation in establishing industrial and free trade zones. Syria is seeking to attract foreign investments to boost its struggling economy, and the ...
  • HD Hyundai pitches port cranes to US Trade Representative
    Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative, has been in South Korea this week where shipbuilding talks have taken place as well as pitches made to become an alternate supply of port cranes. As well as meeting with government officials, Greer sat down with HD Hyundai vice chairman Chung Ki-sun with the pair discussing his shipyard's ...
  • Beyond the certificate: using technology to build and assess competence
    The scale of the training challenge is well-known and new approaches are emerging to meet it, writes Jennifer Harrison, vice president of ABS Training Solutions. Decarbonisation and digitalisation present a decades-long challenge to the shipping industry and there is a growing realisation that their impact will be felt most keenly by the people on whom ...
  • How to profit from FuelEU Maritime
    As the FuelEU Maritime regulation enters into force, the shipping industry may be looking at a surprising upside. Instead of acting solely as a cost driver, the regulation could create a net financial gain, potentially around €250m ($280m), according to a recent analysis by maritime data and compliance firm OceanScore. "FuelEU isn't just another penalty," ...
  • HMM celebrates landmark electronic bill of lading transaction
    The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has provided details of the world's first successful standards-based, interoperable electronic bill of lading (eBL) transaction, something the organisation claims marks a "significant advancement toward secure, scalable, and truly paperless global trade". Despite the availability of digital alternatives for years, eBL adoption has remained constra

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Ship damaged as Israel strikes two Houthi-controlled ports
    The IDF launched more airstrikes against the Houthis on Friday, targeting the ports of Hodeidah and Al Salif
  • Bombarded Ras Isa port resumes operations as security and sanction threats linger
    US air strikes in April wreaked havoc on Ras Isa, but the port, which relies on rudimentary infrastructure to slowly...
  • Make no mistake, shipping is failing women
    For all of the back-patting the industry has done, the numbers make it quite clear that women are still not...
  • Decarbonisation is a bright spot for women in shipping
    The green shipping arena is far more diverse than other parts of the industry, but there is still a way...
  • CMA CGM posts strong first quarter as it adapts to more complex market environment
    CMA CGM Group chief Rodolphe Saadé said the company would control costs and strengthen its positions in growth markets, as...
  • The future is on hold: uncertainty stymies shipping strategy
    As economic stability crumbles and geopolitical tensions flare, any short-term upside from the current disruption is being outweighed by fears...
  • Transpacific rates spike but Walmart warns that China tariffs are 'still too high'
    The China-US container trade has suddenly flipped from famine to feast. How long this lasts hinges on how American importers...
  • Containers: uncertainty reigns as tariff turmoil and overcapacity looms
    Container shipping in 2025 remains volatile, with Trump's trade policies fuelling uncertainty. While the global trade war dominates headlines, a...
  • LNG shipping: outlook mired by vessel glut and China demand woes despite US-China trade truce
    Despite easing China-US trade tensions, the LNG shipping market remains under pressure as weak Chinese demand, Beijing's ongoing tariffs on...
  • DP World seals agreement for $800m Syrian port development
    UAE port and logistics giant follows CMA CGM in announcing intentions to invest in the Middle East country, after signing...
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers keeps faith in hydrid commodities carrier model
    Combination carriers solve large efficiency problems in the trades they are employed by limiting ballast voyages
  • Amsterdam residents warned as bulker blazes
    The fire on board the supramax began on May 15 and is ongoing, the Dutch fire brigade said in its...
  • The Daily View: Protection racket
  • Shipping at 'critical juncture' when it comes to gender diversity, report says
    Despite some positive shoots, the 2024 IMO/Wista Women in Maritime Survey shows opportunities in the industry 'continue to be limited'
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet politics escalate as Russia scrambles jet to protect 'nationless' tanker | Reed Smith loses costs action against sanctioned...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • MSC, Zim plan to rework Asia-US Gulf network as demand drops
    MSC plans to provide all of the tonnage in a US Gulf service with Zim slated to get a lower share of slot space as weaker demand forces service changes.
  • Ocean carriers line up hefty rate hikes on oversupplied Asia-Europe trade
    The carriers want to raise prices by more than 50% in a bid to stem the slide in rates that began at the end of December and is showing no signs of slowing.
  • CMA CGM fleet will not need to pay Chinese tonnage tax: CFO
    With less than half the CMA CGM's fleet built in China, CFO Ramon Fernandez believes US services can be structured to avoid the incoming tonnage fees.
  • Norden continues MPV expansion amid 'strong projected demand'
    The Denmark-based carrier has been growing its multipurpose vessel (MPV) fleet since entering the project cargo sector with the acquisition of Thorco Projects in 2023.
  • High-and-heavy shippers sound alarm on rising tariff costs
    Caterpillar and Deere are counting the sizeable costs of tariff-related expenses, even with the announced 90-day tariff pause between the US and Chin

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Africa's future seafarers? Not if women keep being shut out, says Nigeria LNG adviser
    From deck officer to advocate, Koni Duniya takes up the battle for gender equality in West Africa's maritime industry
  • IMO head brands maritime gender imbalance as 'worrying'
    International Day for Women in Maritime event highlights more progress needed on diversity
  • UK Rich List: Idan Ofer, Reuben Brothers and John Fredriksen add billions to wealth
    Eastern Pacific Shipping billionaire adds £5.2bn to wealth in a single year
  • Reframing the narrative for women in maritime
    Lloyd's Register Foundation's initiative expands Rewriting Women into Maritime
  • CMA CGM profit hits $1.12bn as Rodolphe Saade warns of uncertain times ahead
    Senior management of French line adopting positive outlook in face of tariff tensions and geopolitics
  • Arkas Line returns to China for container ship newbuildings
    Turkish company's newbuilding programme may reach a dozen vessels and cost $660m
  • Suezmaxes beating aframaxes as preferred Black Sea workhorse, says Signal
    Greek group says success of tanker size is down to economies of scale
  • 'I'm not sure what they are seeing': Petros Pappas muses on Chinese thirst for old bulkers
    Far East buyers have a keen interest for the kind of ageing vessels Star Bulk is shedding
  • 'It's not my job to save the world': New Bimco boss talks tariffs, decarbonisation and seafarers
    New president discusses the big issues swaying the industry
  • Asian shipping stocks surge as carriers front-load shipments and tariff relief rally kicks in
    Companies using the 90-day window to beef up business
  • Norwegian 'shadow fleet' insurer probed by specialist crime team
    Oslo-based Ro Marine is under investigation over alleged fake shadow fleet papers
  • Container spot rates jump by one-fifth on transpacific volume surge
    Further rises expected while carriers drive to reinstate capacity
  • New Russian oil transfer hotspot emerges as two aframaxes load VLCC
    Tracking shows first exchange of ESPO crude in Kitovy Bay
  • VLCC employment could hit 10-year high this summer, Okeanis says
    Greek owner upbeat on utilisation levels as Middle East volumes increase
  • Container spot rates jump by a fifth on transpacific volume surge
    Further rises expected in the time it takes for carriers to reinstate capacity
  • Chronic lack of young female seafarers highlights shipping's diversity crisis
    IMO and Wista shocked at low percentage of women on board
  • Teekay tankers first to adopt emissions reporting by ZeroNorth and DNV
    Canadian group becomes initial client of new end-to-end carbon verification service
  • Wavelength podcast special: On women, and men
    Hosts Holly and Craig talk to Anne Jensen, COO at Norden, and Matt Duke, CEO Grieg Group
  • VLGCs break $50,000 barrier for first time in seven months
    Tariff pause and tighter Asian market pushing rates higher
  • International Seaways teaming with V.Group on female cadet programme
    Announcement timed for International Day for Women in Maritime
  • Peace dividend may boost bulker market in the second half, says Petros Pappas
    Possible reconstruction of war-torn regions can provide upside, argues CEO of bulker giant Star Bulk
  • Seafarer critically ill after engine room fire on Maersk container ship
    Tug has arrived in mid-Atlantic to tow stricken vessel to Bahamas
  • Fire-hit Greek tanker finally gets towed to safety after drifting in Indian Ocean
    Damages from engine room fire on Coral Shipping product carrier turned out to be minor
  • Africa and women are an obvious answer to global seafarer shortage
    'Maritime dream' can be accessible, although barriers still need to be overcome, academic finds
  • Pakistani VLCC crew members barred from leaving tanker in India
    Incident highlights increased tensions between neighbours
  • Harry Vafias bulker and tanker company sees risk and reward in turbulent 2025
    C3is chief executive Diamantis Andriotis expecting market shocks ahead
  • Houthi-hijacked car carrier crew nominated for top bravery award
    Seafarers were held for 14 months by Yemen-based group before their release
  • Seafarer critically ill after engine room fire on Maersk containership
    Tug has arrived in mid-Atlantic to tow stricken vessel to Bahamas
  • 'We must redouble our efforts,' IMO calls for action on gender diversity setback
    Women in sector down to under 19%, according to IMO-Wista report
  • Happy Hafnia more likely to be seller than buyer, says boss Mikael Skov
    Product tanker giant is still looking to clear out older tonnage before considering acquisitions
  • Profit soars at Fredriksen-backed DOF after Maersk Supply Service takeover
    Norwegian owner says performance of acquired Danish ships can still improve
  • Mitsui OSK Line invests in tech firm to bring land-based success to maritime
    Singapore-based VFlowTech has developed long-duration batteries based on vanadium metal
  • How Lady Gaga can help shipping clear an insurance claim hurdle faster
    Lauded performance at Paris Olympics followed rapid repairs to River Seine bridge after tourist boat strike
  • Norwegian investor Espen Galtung Dosvig back in for Klaveness Combination Carriers shares
    EGD Shipping Invest building back some of the position it sold off last year
  • Financial and human costs rise as nations snub stowaways
    Shipowners and insurers left with bills for escorts, security and deviation from routes
  • Pakistani VLCC crew members barred from leaving tanker in India
    Incident highlights increased tensions between neighbours
  • Barclays and Reed Smith face trial in row over failed tanker sale to sanctioned shipowner
    Law firm fails with legal costs bid in fight over cash held in escrow account
  • Robert Christiansen: Placing Arctic at the top of the map for shipping in the Nordic bond market
  • More tankers to switch to Iranian crude from FO when discharging in China
    Kpler also noted more elaborate AIS spoofing as sanctioned vessels seek to disguise cargo origins

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American Shipper web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Long Beach sees record TEUs on trade war effect
    The Port of Long Beach, California, saw record container volume as the China-U.S. tariff fight spurred frontloading by importers.
  • Last defendant in Polar Air Cargo fraud case sentenced to jail
    Polar Air Cargo is gone, but another person involved in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the company years ago just got sentenced to two years in prison.

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