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Exim India web site
JUNE 20, 2025
  • VOC Port Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit to grace South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2025
  • Softlink Global partners with Mumbai Rozgaar to bridge logistics skills gap
  • First large container ship transits Suez Canal from Bab al-Mandeb Strait since March 2024
  • CMA CGM dry cargo overweight surcharge from India West Coast to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam
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  • Real GDP seen exceeding 6.5 pc in FY26
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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 20, 2025
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  • Lengrand appointed head of operations at IPP France
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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 19, 2025
  • GXO cleared to complete £960m Wincanton purchase
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  • Secondary box trades take centre stage, with global volume growth set to wane
  • Forwarders fear for margins amid volatility and strategy uncertainty
  • US road freight recession persists - how to play it in LTL
  • 'Electronic war', fake news and insurance costs weigh heavy in Red Sea
  • Mexican gateway struggling to get back to normal weeks after strike ends
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Container News web site
JUNE 19, 2025
  • Oil slick forming after two-tanker collision in Oman gulf
    Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has warned of a potential environmental disaster after two crude oil tankers collided between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on 17 June. Satellite images indicate an oil slick of up to around 1500 hectares from the site of the collision between the Suezmax tanker, 2002-built Adalynn, and Frontline's very large crude carrier, 'Front Eagle', in the
  • Shipsgo at Transport Logistic 2025
    Held at Messe München from June 2-5, Transport Logistic 2025 is a global exhibition for logistics and supply chain management, information technologies, and mobility. The event, which attracted nearly 75,000 industry professionals and featured over 2,300 exhibitors from more than 60 countries, acted as a global hub for supply chain innovation, networking, and strategy. Shipsgo, a digital platform
  • MICT becomes first Philippine terminal to deploy fully electric tractors
    Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship facility of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), introduced two fully electric terminal tractors into its operations, marking the first deployment of this kind of equipment at a port in the Philippines. According to MICT Chief Executive Officer Christian Lozano, the initiative is part of the terminal's broader push t
  • Port of Los Angeles completes major wharf restoration project
    Port of Los Angeles has wrapped up a US$22.7 million restoration project at Berths 177-182, significantly upgrading its infrastructure along the East Basin Channel in Wilmington. Construction, which began in November 2023 following approval by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners two months earlier, involved the development of approximately 382 linear feet of new concrete wharf, 62 feet
  • Antong splashes out on new containers after abandoning Sinolines takeover
    Antong Holdings, which owns Chinese liner operator Quanzhou Ansheng Shipping, has announced it will spend US$165 million to buy new containers, citing growth in the domestic liner market. Antong said in a Shanghai Stock Exchange filing that it plans to buy a number of 40-foot and 20-foot containers for business growth and to replace old equipment. Tenders will be called to select suitable vendors
  • Kalmar launches Automation as a Service to accelerate terminal efficiency
    Kalmar has unveiled its new Automation as a Service model an innovative, subscription-based approach aimed at transforming the way automation is deployed and managed in marine container terminals and intermodal sites. This offering is designed to deliver long-term operational value by streamlining implementation, reducing upfront investment, and fostering continuous optimization in partnership wi
  • NWSA debuts shore power at Tacoma's Husky Terminal
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance has completed the installation of a shore-power system at Husky Terminal in Tacoma, marking a major milestone in its Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy. On 15 June, Hapag-Lloyd's Kuala Lumpur Express became the first ship to plug into the newly commissioned infrastructure. Husky is now the second international cargo terminal in Washington State with shore-power capa
  • CMA CGM updates rates from Indian Sub to Central and South America West Coast
    CMA CGM has announced updated Freight All Kinds rates that will take effect from July 3rd, 2025 and remain in place until further notice. The revised rates apply to shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent comprising India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, destined for Central America and the West Coast of South America. Under the new tariff structure, the FAK rates to Caucedo are set at US$ 3,
  • Morocco is leveraging the volatile situation though congestion problems remain
    Morocco is strategically positioning itself as a key maritime hub in 2025, capitalizing on global shipping rerouting and regional tensions to enhance its role in international trade. Ongoing tensions, such as conflicts in the Middle East or restrictions in alternative routes like the Suez or Panama Canals, have led to rerouting of Asia-U.S. East Coast cargo, allowing Moroccan ports to capitalize

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Splash web site
JUNE 19, 2025
  • Solstad pens two CSV contracts in South America
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has signed contracts for two of its construction support vessels (CSV). Solstad said in late April that it won deals for three vessels in Brazil. However, all of the contracts were subject to board approval. Two were for yet unnamed AHTS vessels, and one was for the 2002-built Normand ...
  • SeaBird Exploration changes name following merger
    Marine seismic specialist SeaBird Exploration has changed its name to SED Energy Holdings following the successful merger with Singapore's tender drilling rig specialist Energy Drilling. The name and ticker code change, now ENH, will be effective on Euronext Oslo Børs from and including June 20, 2025. Final approval of the listing prospectus for the ordinary ...
  • Australia places sanctions on 60 Russian tankers
    The government of Australia has imposed targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet used to circumvent restrictions on oil and gas exports. This move marks the first time Australia has imposed sanctions against the shadow fleet. The vessels within the fleet are operating using deceptive practices, such as flag-hopping, disabling tracking ...
  • Freight market reacts to soaring Middle East tensions
    Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point this week as senior US officials reportedly prepare for a potential military strike on Iran, a move that threatens to ignite a wider regional conflict. According to a Bloomberg report citing individuals familiar with the matter, the US is actively planning for the possibility of ...
  • Lawsuit over halt of US wind projects to go ahead after judge says no to dismissal
    A Massachusetts federal judge has stated that he would deny a motion set forth by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit against the order to shut down offshore wind projects. A total of 18 attorneys general filed a lawsuit in federal court in May challenging US president Donald Trump's order to stop leasing and ...
  • Anti-piracy hardware gains traction
    Edinburgh-based Palaemon Maritime, a maritime security company founded by Royal Marines veteran Steve Regis, has raised $750,000 to scale its alternative to razor wire - a barrier system already in use by major operators like Maersk and ADNOC. After leaving the British military, Regis worked as an armed guard on commercial vessels off the coast of Somalia, intercepting ...
  • AF Offshore Decom secures Heerema decommissioning gig
    Decommissioning specialist AF Offshore Decom has been awarded a contract by Heerema Marine Contractors for the onshore reception, dismantling, and recycling of a production platform from the UK sector of the North Sea. The scope of work includes both the topside and jacket, with a combined weight of approximately 15,000 tonnes. According to the current ...
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    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won work for one of its semisub rigs in Namibia. The 2018-built semisub rig Deepsea Mira won work with oil and gas player Rhino Resources and will soon drill the Volans-1X exploration well. The Odfjell Drilling-managed rig recently finished operations for TotalEnergies in ...
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    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has signed an operations and maintenance contract with French energy major TotalEnergies for the GranMorgu FPSO set to operate offshore Suriname The contract was signed with TotalEnergies EP Suriname, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies. The unit will be a part of the field development project located in offshore Block 58. The ...
  • Samsung Heavy files lawsuit seeking billions from Russian counterpart
    Samsung Heavy Industries said Wednesday it will file a lawsuit against Russia's largest shipbuilder, Zvezda, for "illegally" terminating shipbuilding equipment supply contracts worth KRW4.85trn ($3.5bn). The Korean shipbuilder said it will also seek damages through international arbitration. In 2020 and 2021, Samsung Heavy signed contracts with Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex to supply parts and stee
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    ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for a concept of a floating small modular reactor (SMR)-powered power module. The design is intended to generate electricity offshore and near shore, supporting port facilities and onshore communities. The AIP is the ...
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    As EV-related fires continue to challenge the maritime industry - with incidents like the Morning Midas blaze in the North Pacific (pictured) - operators are urgently seeking more effective solutions. A new brine-based firefighting system, developed by Skansi Offshore in close cooperation with naval architect Knud E. Hansen, now offers a simple answer using only ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 19, 2025
  • Tanker execs lay out Strait of Hormuz scenarios as spot rates double
    The Strait of Hormuz remains open and insurance premiums have yet to rise, but there is already a significant effect...
  • Dynacom orders six suezmaxes as Trump China scare dissipates
    If Greek owners currently seem cautious about penning new orders, pricing and capacity factors may be dampening the deal flow...
  • Seafarers International Research Centre to close after 30 years
    While the centre's website and archive will stay active to be used as a resource, it will not take on...
  • Ukraine asks IMO safety committee to remember the Black Sea
    Ukraine called on the IMO not to remain indifferent to its plight as it listed deaths, damage, lost trade and...
  • French shipping titan Louis-Dreyfus dies at 80
    Alongside his role leading Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, Philippe Louis-Dreyfus also headed up ECSA and BIMCO in an influential maritime career
  • Malawi becomes latest fraudulent registry as fake fleet grows 170%
    The addition of four sanctioned tankers to a fake Malawi flag has taken the number of fraudulently registered ships to...
  • Japan Engine advances ammonia and hydrogen fuel two-stroke strategy
    Third-largest designer of two-stroke marine engines is gearing up for expected high demand for ammonia-fuel engines from bulk carrier, gas...
  • Focus on boring decarbonisation solutions, not future fuels, say shipowners
    Ammonia, methanol and hydrogen are exciting and dominate the net zero discussion, but comparatively boring breakthroughs are driving shipping onwards...
  • The Daily View: Broken record
  • Samsung Heavy seeks damages from Zvezda over $3.4bn contract cancellation
    South Korean builder is seeking damages through arbitration, but says the cancellation will not significantly impact its business backlog or...
  • Australia sanctions 60 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels aiding Ukraine war
    This marks Canberra's first direct action against ships involved in illicit Russian oil trade. All 60 vessels have already been...
  • Cosco Shipping signs another jumbo MPV order in expansion push
    Chinese giant continues its 100+ ship fleet growth push backed by Chinese lessors and builders amid geopolitical tensions
  • Daily Briefing
    Landlocked Malawi latest flag targeted by sanctioned tankers | Iran and Israel spar at IMO over maritime safety | Listed...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 19, 2025
  • Months of congestion ahead for North Europe ports: Antwerp-Bruges
    Strong demand for much of the year has kept North European ports under pressure, slowing attempts to ease the bottlenecks.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 19, 2025
  • Four boxship fires in three weeks spur Indian regulators into action
    Alarm bells ring after a string of container ship incidents
  • Capesize spot rates sink lower as tonnage lists grow in the east and west
    Bright spots in the market remain in the north Atlantic
  • First ammonia dual-fuel engine makes its debut on Exmar gas carrier
    Pioneering newbuilding due to be operational in 2026
  • Bureau Veritas shipping boss Matthieu de Tugny promoted as class society shuffles top teams
    French classification and certification giant simplifying regional structure and product lines
  • First ammonia dual-fuel engine makes its debut on Exmar gas carrier
    Pioneering newbuilding due to be operational in 2026
  • London Club back at P&I top table after turnaround, says new CEO
    Insurer says it is successfully rebuilding after boosting its income from shipowner members
  • Vardinoyannis family scion sets up new shipowning venture
    Nikolaos Vardinoyannis emerges as client of new Greek outfit Metis Ship Management
  • Iran issues new threat to shut Strait of Hormuz chokepoint as vessel traffic carries on
    Member of the parliament's National Security Committee said such an option on the table
  • Torm bags profit on product tanker brace as asset values dip
    Danish owner acquired vessels from Team Tankers in 2021
  • New project finance investor raises $33m in Nordic listing
    Newcomer is seeking 12% to 14% dividend yield after going public
  • Don't switch off your AIS to dodge missiles in Middle East Gulf, Skuld warns owners
    Biggest risk to shipping is currently from collateral damage from Israel-Iran conflict, says analyst
  • Oil slick seen near blaze-hit dark fleet tanker, says Greenpeace
    Satellite images purport to show pollution following collision with Frontline VLCC
  • Christen Sveaas-backed Western Bulk elects London commodities trader as board member
    New director Espen Abo is head of base metals and bulk trading at Engelhart
  • Procopiou books six new suezmaxes at Chinese shipyard as US trade war cools
    Greek tycoon's family exercises string of options to boost original order inked in April
  • Blaze-ravaged dark fleet tanker involved in Frontline collision 'stable' after 'bloody amazing job' by firefighters
    Fire on suezmax Adalynn put out as salvage companies watch from a distance
  • Sanctioned Russian shipbuilder to build 18 new tankers
    United Shipbuilding Corp sales deputy director Natalia Oshiker says Lotos Shipyard will build the first trio
  • Chevron and Petrobras tied down VLCC term charter cover before Middle East rate explosion
    Brokers report two big tankers taken on term deals ahead of Israel's attack on Iran
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    Salt water solution at 19C below zero injected into burning cars to control thermal runaway
  • Shipbroker panellists who fail to pass new data checks could be 'benched' by Baltic Exchange
    UK organisation says monthly audits are to be carried out to improve index quality
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    Salt water solution at 19C below zero injected into burning cars to control thermal runaway
  • Clarksons Project Finance strikes fresh S&P deals to boost portfolio to $600m
    Broker sees 'strong pipeline' of new projects after an active start to the year
  • Matrix recruits Columbia technical chief Geoff Ramsay to run ship management
    Cypriot group adds experienced shipping executive as it seeks global expansion
  • Shell boss Wael Sawan raises signal jamming fears in Middle East energy shipping artery
    Oil major's CEO says Strait of Hormuz disruption would have huge impact on global trade
  • Ship blown up by Houthis in Red Sea sold by Greek owner
    Recycling is the most likely outcome for the Sounion, sources say
  • ZeroNorth hires former Uber tech wizard Kare Kjelstrom to top team
    Danish optimisation platform beefs up expertise with renowned Nordic specialist
  • V.Group commercial director Abhishek Asija leaves to join world of social entrepreneurship
    Veteran has been with ship management giant for eight years
  • Cosco Shipping Bulk behind $1.5bn order for 30 vessels
    The series of 80,000-dwt newbuildings is costing a whopping $1.5bn
  • Mercuria tanker to load first international export cargo from huge new Nigerian refinery
    Swiss trader and owner said to be shipping petrol to Asia
  • SSY marks 145 years in shipbroking at Oslo's National Museum
    Guests raise a toast to company founded in New York in 1880
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's AMSC to make final payment of up to $11m before liquidation
    Shipping investment company will wind up in third quarter
  • Solvang signs LoI for carbon capture system retrofit of VLGC newbuilds
    Full-scale CCS retrofit and integration expected to begin in late 2026
  • Australia sanctions 60 vessels in Russia's dark fleet for the first time
    However, most of the ships are unlikely to ever call at Australian ports
  • 'Balls of steel': executive reveals essential quality to survive volatile dry bulk market
    Hamish Norton educates Marine Money audience, and he's not describing another Star Bulk cargo
  • Citic Financial Leasing strikes mammoth order of 30 large MPPs for charter to Cosco
    The series of 80,000-dwt newbuildings is costing a whopping $1.5bn

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
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