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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  • Brazil's outdated and inefficient ports the barrier to economic growth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 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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