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Exim India web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • CTL BHP International Expo & Conference 2025 to see participation from far and wide
  • Gujarat Maritime Board hosts stakeholder consultation workshop on coastal shipping
  • CONCOR augments fleet and crosses 16,900 wagons in total
  • Biofuel can deliver significant GHG emissions reductions in shipping but future uptake could be hampered by supply, says DNV
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (17 January 2025)
  • Secretary Shipping discusses shipbuilding collaboration with Korean delegation
  • VOC Port handles over 100 pc more raw cashew
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port and MSC partner to launch 'Haldia Shuttle' service linking Haldia Dock Complex and Vizhinjam
  • Connectivity increases benefit major ports
  • Ocean Alliance seen as a key grouping in 2025
  • New regulations require all charcoal shipments to be declared as dangerous goods
  • Export of agri products soars by 11 pc in April.-Dec.
  • India seen fastest-growing large economy in FY26, FY27
  • Global economy stabilises, but developing economies face tougher slog: World Bank report

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • First all-electric truck added to fleet
  • Dachser expands Iberian footprint
  • Seko Logistics SVP joins AfA board
  • Single-wagon rail transport replaces 20 trucks per train
  • Enhanced routes with Southern Africa hubs
  • Increasing efficiency and connectivity
  • GXO combines deliveries for several retailers
  • Linking aerospace and aluminium
  • Noblelift North America welcomes new president
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Asian air cargo rates remain high
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Ceasefire, but incentives for Houthi attacks and ship diversions remain
  • As CNY and slack season approach, the ocean price-cutting begins
  • Déjà vu: Tariffs to Trump Trade?
  • Air cargo still flying high as capacity stays tight, but rates are slipping
  • JB Hunt - folks, let's look into... 2026 already!
  • CMA CGM leads latest hunt for new tonnage with a 1m teu+ orderbook
  • China's gaze now on Central Asia - at the expense of Russian railfreight
  • Strikes end, but delays continue at Australian ports
  • Chilean cherry exporters leverage new tech for rampant China exports
  • New roles for Andre Schulz and Stephanie Pöhn-Helbig at Lufthansa Cargo
  • BIFA Awards celebrate the brightest and the best in UK freight

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Container News web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Savannah expedites India-bound cargo to market by up to eight days
    Georgia Ports said the Port of Savannah is up to eight days faster for Indian cargo moving to inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas, compared to US West Coast ports. Georgia Ports Authority noted that six weekly services are directly linking Savannah to India and a total of ten services are connecting Savannah to the Indian Subcontinent. Twelve ocean carriers operate on these routes,
  • Global bunker indices rise steadily
    During the third week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices exhibited a steady upward trajectory. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$16.79 to US$537.94/MT, the VLSFO index rose by US$17.19, reaching US$621.98/MT and the MGO index experienced a significant gain of US$31.70 to US$802.83/MT. "At the time of writing, the global bunker market continued to exhibit a moderate up
  • Port of Southampton sets new records in cruise activity
    2024 marked another highly successful year for the cruise industry at Associated British Ports (ABP) Southampton, reinforcing its position as Northern Europe's top cruise turnaround port and the leading cruise port in the United Kingdom. The Port of Southampton welcomed three million passengers, exceeding the 2023 record, and contributed over US$1.2 billion to the local and regional economy. Rebe
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam call for Clean Industrial Deal
    The Ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam are urging the European Commission to prioritize large-scale investments in Europe's industrial competitiveness ahead of the release of the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal. The European ports emphasized that "Europe's strategic autonomy, energy transition, and economic prosperity are at stake." As key energy, logistics, and industria
  • Gemini's launch cancels Alaskan link
    Maersk Line will halt its sole direct service to the US state of Alaska, as Transpacific Express (TPX) becomes a casualty of Gemini Cooperation's line-up.
  • Maersk announces updated surcharges from Far East to India and Pakistan
    Maersk is updating the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Brunei, East China, South China, North China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to India's ports of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mundra and Pipavav to Pakistan. This revision applies to all 20', 40', and 45' dry containers, effective from 21 Janua
  • Hainan Port Group breaks ground on new Macun Port's terminal
    Hainan Port Group has started construction works to upgrade China's Macun Port, which is located on Hainan Island, near Haikou. The Hainan Macun Port Phase III includes the building of a new terminal with 1.67 million TEU capacity. The new terminal will have two container berths and three multipurpose berths. The project is set to become operational in 2027, according to the latest DynaLiners rep
  • MSC expresses interest in new Italian terminal
    MSC, together with local Fratelli Neri and Lorenzini & C, has officially expressed its interest in developing Piattaforma Europa, a massive outer harbour expansion at Leghorn in Livorno, Italy. According to DynaLiners, at full buildout, the new project will comprise three berths with a total quay length of 1,200 metres and at a depth of 20 metres, providing 1.6 million TEUs of additional handling
  • CNC Line retakes slots on South Korea-Thailand service
    CMA CGM's subsidiary CNC Line will take slots again on the service between South Korea and Thailand, which is operated by CK Line, KMTC and Namsung Shipping. The three ocean carriers are each deploying a ship with a capacity of 1,800 TEUs. The rotation of the NKT service is Incheon (South Korea), Kwangyang (South Korea), Busan (South Korea), Hong Kong, Shenzhen-Shekou (China), Laem Chabang (Thail
  • EDRAY appoints new Chief Operations Officer
    EDRAY, a technology and managed transportation solution provider, announced the appointment of Sean Santiago as Chief Operations Officer (COO) to its executive management team. In his new role, Santiago will oversee EDRAY's operations, reinforcing the company's dedication to addressing the growing challenges of the final import mile. He will also focus on developing new solutions, driving the exe
  • Understanding Your Financial Options After a Motor Vehicle Accident
    After a motor vehicle accident, it's vital to understand your financial options to regain control. Start by evaluating your immediate needs; use savings if necessary and prioritize essential expenses. Document all medical bills and track lost wages, as these will support your compensation claims. Don't hesitate to contact your insurance company quickly to initiate the claim process. Gather all es
  • Port of Los Angeles appoints new Harbor Commissioner
    The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved Yolanda De La Torre's appointment to the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, the governing body responsible for overseeing the Port of Los Angeles. Nominated by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, De La Torre is a long-time Wilmington resident and dedicated community leader. With nearly 30 years of service at the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Ange
  • Warehouse 101: Efficient Layouts for Maximum Productivity
    Is your warehouse efficiency falling short, slowing down your business growth? No need to worry; you're in the right place! In this article, we'll provide you with actionable tips on how to optimize your

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Splash web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Höegh Autoliners bags two car shipping deals
    Norway's Höegh Autoliners has clinched new shipping contracts with two major international carmakers. The Oslo-listed company said both contracts worth more than $100m and with commencement in January and May this year had been signed at rates reflecting the current market level. The operator of about 40 vessels will transport cars in its key trade ...
  • Zhejiang Zheshang Financial signs for bulker brace at Jiangsu Soho Chuangke
    China's Zhejiang Zheshang Financial Leasing has contracted two ultramax bulk carrier newbuilds at compatriot yard Jiangsu Soho Chuangke Shipbuilding. The 63,500 dwt units cost between $34m and $35m each, with delivery set for 2027. The order is backed by a bareboat charter to the Singapore-based arm of the Chinese state-run Zhejiang Shipping Group, which currently ...
  • Euroseas spinoff offloads vintage boxship
    Euroholdings, a recently announced three-ship spinoff and subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Greek containership owner Euroseas, has already offloaded one of its vessels. Aristides Pittas-led Euroseas said the 1998-built 2,008 teu Diamantis P had been sold and delivered to an undisclosed buyer for $13.15m. The ship was handed over on a charter-free basis and after completion of ...
  • Lines turn up the heat on charcoal shipments
    Charcoal shippers should be ready to see carriers phase in new tighter regulations this year, liner lobby group the World Shipping Council (WSC) said. Charcoal shipments have caused serious fires on containerships, leading the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to amend the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code under which charcoal must be declared and transported ...
  • DOF terminates CSV contract over payment issues
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has terminated a contract for one of its construction support vessels. DOF said in an Oslo Bors filing that it terminated the contract for the 2018-built Skandi Implementer. According to the company, the vessel was operating in Mexico and the deal was terminated following payment default. The name of the ...
  • Borr Drilling gets suspensions for three rigs working in Mexico
    The Oslo and New York-listed offshore driller Borr Drilling has received a notice of temporary suspension of operation for three of its rigs operating in Mexico. The company stated that the rigs in question are the 2017-built Galar and the 2018-built Gersemi and Grid jackups. Borr secured the initial contracts for the trio through its ...
  • Houthi leader warns Israel to stick to ceasefire terms
    The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, has said his group will monitor the implementation of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and will continue its attacks on ships in the Red Sea if it is breached. The six-week phase one of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas comes into effect on ...
  • Beijing dismisses US shipbuilding probe
    China's commerce ministry on Friday dismissed a US investigation targeting China's shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors, describing it as marked by "unilateralism and protectionism". The US Trade Representative's (USTR) office on Thursday said it has found China's targeted dominance of the global shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors is "unreasonable" and is "actionable" under US t
  • Marcura buys VesselMan
    Skagerak Capital has sold maritime software provider VesselMan to Marcura for an undisclosed sum. In partnership with Møkster and Grieg as co-investors, Skagerak Capital scaled VesselMan's operations. VesselMan provides cloud-based platform for managing technical projects such as dry-dockings, inspections, and refits. Founded in 2001, Dubai-headquartered Marcura's enterprise suite includes PortLo
  • Norway's new maritime monitoring microsatellite starts operations
    Norway is leading Europe when it comes to ways to keep track of merchant shipping passing near its shoreline. Canada's Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) has recently launched and deployed Norway's NorSat-4 maritime monitoring microsatellite. The seventh spacecraft developed for the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) by SFL, NorSat-4 carries a fifth-generation Automatic Identification System (AIS) ship ...
  • Greece's Diligent now a pureplay supramax owner with sale of last handy
    Greek dry bulk owner Diligent Holdings has sold its last handysize and now is focused on just the supramax sector. Medsea from Lebanon has paid $10m to take the 2007-built, 35,000 dwt Bliss bulk carrier (pictured) leaving Athens-based Diligent with a fleet solely made up of Japanese and Japanese-affiliated supramaxes. Diligent said it is now looking ...
  • Trafigura hails world's first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment
    Multinational trader Trafigura, in collaboration with CF Industries, the world's largest producer of ammonia, has completed the world's first co-loaded

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • The Houthis are still calling the shots in the Red Sea
    The segments of the shipping industry that were either forced to reroute or freely chose to are not relying on...
  • Iranian gas cargo discharged in Bangladesh after China U-turn
    Amid reports that Chinese buyers are hesitant of running afoul of US sanctions, a VLGC likely carrying Iran-origin LPG to...
  • Good news from Gaza, but shipping needs to wait and see
    Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and be unsurprised by anything in between
  • Plastic pellets a nurdle hurdle for IMO
    The International Maritime Organization is mulling regulations to prevent polluting spills of plastic pellets from containers, which are bad for...
  • Türkiye lists 'respectable P&I clubs' for Turkish Straits transits
    List includes all International Group affiliates and best-known fixed premium outfits
  • LNG order spree down to compliance today, not promise of supply tomorrow
    DNV global decarbonisation director Jason Stefanatos said LNG provides compliance with policies such as FuelEU today, rather than relying on...
  • Container rates in full retreat; stock sentiment hit by ceasefire
    Spot rates are falling across the board, likely because of seasonal demand weakness. There is also a structural risk emerging:...
  • Hengli Heavy looks to hire 30,000 for new China shipyard
    Construction of the new yard was completed in just five months, highlighting the Chinese builder's aggressiveness in capacity expansion. However...
  • Mixed signals from Chinese economy behind Rio Tinto shipment dip
    Rio Tinto said it had seen signs of stabilisation from the Chinese real estate market in November home price data...
  • UK to hand out more green shipping cash
    Previous competition rounds have seen funding delivered to more than 300 organisations, including a manufacturer of wind-powered sails in Hull
  • The Daily View: An end to freedom
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Cansi rebuts US allegations against Chinese shipbuilding and warns of trade disruption
    China's national shipbuilding association has strongly rejected US allegations of unfair competition, warning of disruptions to global trade and shipping...
  • USTR investigation concludes China unfairly dominates shipbuilding and shipping
    Any subsequent trade actions against China will be enforced under the Trump administration. If economic sanctions are imposed on China-built...
  • Daily Briefing
    No imminent return to Red Sea for shipping despite Gaza ceasefire | War risk underwriters awaiting definitive Houthi stance on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • FedEx Freight says CEO Moll to retire Jan. 31
    The announcement comes less than a month after FedEx said it would spin off FedEx Freight, which would be the largest stand-alone LTL provider in North America by revenue.
  • J.B. Hunt preparing customers for boost in contract rail rates in 2025
    The largest intermodal provider in the US says it's time for shippers to talk about higher rates for service, but understands the shift is not likely to occur until the second half of the year.
  • Shippers balance near-term market, long-term forecasts in trucking bids
    With plenty of truck capacity still available, US shippers are trying to tamp down rising truck rates without driving off their current truckload carriers.
  • Rebounding Indian car exports nourish country's ro/ro trade
    International automakers are putting much-needed investment into Indian manufacturing facilities to increase export capacity.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Biden officials slam Chinese shipbuilding and shipping dominance as 'unreasonable'
    Much-anticipated report stops short of discussing what Trump should do with it
  • Wavelength podcast: Trump, Putin and a ceasefire - what a start to 2025
    Tariff threats, sanctions that seem to have bite and how will Houthis respond to a ceasefire?
  • Chartering behemoth: Could trading giant Glencore merge with iron ore major Rio Tinto?
    Two companies reportedly held early-stage discussions
  • Just two weeks left to secure the future of troubled FSG shipyards after investors bid
    German yards have been owned by controversial financier Lars Windhorst
  • Why two identical bulker sales captured significantly different prices just two weeks apart
    Iwagi Zosen-built vessel fetches far higher price than identical sister divested by Japan's Shikishima Kisen
  • 'Black-flag' cargo ship banned from European ports by Paris MOU
    Cameroon-registered Maranta now in Israel after action over detentions
  • Noatum Maritime's Kazakh joint venture to order two container ships for Caspian Sea services
    Partners also plan to expand their tanker horizons
  • Why two identical bulk carrier sales captured significantly different prices just two weeks apart
    Iwagi Zosen-built vessel fetches far higher price than identical sister divested by Japan's Shikishima Kisen
  • 'Vast implications': Sweeping US tanker sanctions hit China oil shipments harder than India
    More tankers carrying short-haul Espo barrels have been blacklisted than those loading Urals crude
  • Container lines will let tankers and bulkers test Red Sea waters after ceasefire, Jefferies says
    Boxships' multi-loop trading patterns make early return too risky, analysts believe
  • Shuaa Capital fixes $300m finance to expand world's fourth-biggest offshore support vessel fleet
    Middle East asset manager ready to grow Stanford Marine and Allianz Marine Services
  • Angelicoussis seals Altera Shuttle Tankers takeover as specialist fleet drops about $260m in value
    Greek giant completes expansion in niche sector with Altera Infrastructure deal
  • Founder of collapsed oil trader facing multiple criminal charges dies before trial
    Xie Chun had owed more than $165m to different banks through his firm Zenrock
  • Turkey doubles down on Bosphorus insurance demands amid dark fleet casualty risks
    Authorities brush up their lists of approved cover providers
  • 'Theatre of the absurd': Moscow mocks bid to police dark fleet tankers and turn Baltic into internal Nato sea
    Top Russian officials dismiss underwater cable sabotage probes as a ploy to promote sanctions
  • UK organised crime agency waits on charge decisions for sanctions and oil price cap breaches
    Only a small part of its workload is for the most serious sanctions cases
  • Turkey doubles down on Bosphorus insurance cover amid dark fleet casualty risks
    Turkish authorities brush up their lists of approved insurance providers
  • Shuaa Capital fixes $300m finance to grow world's fourth-biggest offshore support vessel fleet
    Middle East asset manager ready to grow Stanford Marine and Allianz Marine Services
  • Hoegh Autoliners inks two more deals as renewals keep rolling in
    Company has trumpeted rates above $90 per cbm in recent deals
  • Singaporean group breaks into shipowning via S&P deal with Chinese player Seacon
    Yuchen Logistics, backed by billionaire Zhang Yuqiang, paying $19m for modern cargo vessel
  • Angelicoussis seals Altera Shuttle Tankers takeover as specialist fleet drops $216m in value
    Greek giant completes expansion in niche sector with Altera Infrastructure deal
  • Greek owner Aristides Pittas sells veteran boxship spun off from Euroseas to his new public company
    Plan to spin off new Euroholdings venture on the Nasdaq is still on course
  • George Economou mulls $1.4bn newbuilding deal as Greek owner eyes container market
    Greek owner has approached Chinese yards for a series of LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Greek owner Diligent scouting for eco bulkers after selling last handysize
    Athens company now controls seven supramaxes as begins to build up its fleet again
  • First newly sanctioned tanker discharges cargo at Chinese port
    Aframax was one of three lying idle in the Yellow Sea laden with cargoes
  • Houthi leader warns of new attacks at first sign of Gaza ceasefire violation
    Rebel group will closely watch implementation of the deal and is on standby for 'military operations'
  • Noatum Maritime's Kazakh joint venture to order two container ships for Caspian Sea services
    Abu Dhabi-based shipping giant's joint venture with Kazmortransflot also plans to expand its tanker horizons
  • Trafigura scores first in ammonia fuelling story with gas carrier co-loading
    Move comes as CF Industries plans start-up of clean ammonia project

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • White House moves to exclude Chinese e-commerce from duty-free import
    Following up on earlier action this week aimed at controlling the influx of unidentified e-commerce shipments from China, U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday proposed that low-value imports no longer qualify for duty-free entry if the products are subject to tariffs or other national security restrictions. The proposal could result in higher consumer prices [...]
  • ILA to review tentative longshore contract; union ratification vote next
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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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