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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
  • Major order for hybrid straddle carriers

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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
    The International Longshoremen's Association expects to shortly take the next steps toward ratifying a new contract with East and Gulf Coast port employers. Union leadership will be scheduling meetings "in the next few weeks" with ILA wage scale delegates to review the tentative agreement with terminal operators and ocean carriers of the United States Maritime [...]

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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