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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
  • Rail freight charges for bulk cement reduced; customised containers and bulk cement terminals part of new policy
  • AILBIEA marks its 24th anniversary with an extraordinary confluence of national leaders, industry stalwarts & trade influencers
  • MbPA invites Expression of Interest for operation and maintenance of berths at Indira Dock
  • Guidelines for Rs 25,060 cr. Export Promotion Mission soon: Commerce Secy
  • GDP growth seen at 7 pc for Q2 FY26: ICRA
  • Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and DRDO sign MoU for joint research in logistics, chip design and advanced encryption technologies
  • Sugar production surges
  • India's goods exports to US up 14.5 pc in Oct.
  • J M Baxi Marine Services completes first-ever stevedoring operation at VOC Port
  • AD Ports Group signs agreement with CMA CGM Group to expand terminal at Khalifa Port

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
  • Valencia port trials walkable solar panels
  • PayCargo and IBS Software expand partnership
  • Konecranes delivers electric RTGs to Slovenian port
  • CEVA Logistics elevates Ferrari partnership
  • ACT Research reports October trailer orders spike
  • Camion Transport receives main prize
  • Flying Egypt's treasures to Hong Kong
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DSV expands Shanghai Star route
  • AD Ports and CMA CGM expand Khalifa port
  • Renault Trucks launches electric long-haul models
  • Morten Møller Jensen appointed COO of Port NOLA

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • Tariff turmoil sees CBP recruit retirees to deal with the 'havoc'
  • DCSA unveils unified API for real-time container VGM data exchange
  • Tariff tricks turn toxic - implications
  • Tradelanes: Sub-Saharan Africa-Far East - trends defy data
  • Snapshot: A 'Digital Panama' moment after 'Digital Suez'?
  • Higher profit margins for Asian carriers that avoided costly charter market
  • Focus, partnerships and flying smarter the key to growth for Etihad Cargo
  • CMA CGM to 'Turbo-charge' deepsea call at Colombia's new box terminal

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • NTSB: A single loose wire caused Dali blackouts that led to Key Bridge disaster
    The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that a single loose wire on the 984-foot-long containership Dali caused an electrical blackout that led to the giant vessel veering and contacting the nearby
  • Nine new Med Marine tugs will get advanced Kongsberg Maritime thrusters and winches
    Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply Turkish shipbuilder and tug operator Med Marine with azimuth thrusters and a combination of electric and hydraulic towing winches for nine new tugs. The
  • Eastern Shipbuilding suspends work on Offshore Patrol Cutters
    Panama City, Fla.-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group says that it is suspending work on the U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program, citing the "significant financial strain caused by the program's structure

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • Carpenters Shipping adds Honiara call to PWX service
    Carpenters Shipping has announced an upgrade to its PWX service with the Carpenters Orion adding Honiara to its port rotation beginning with voyage 2601S/N. The new call will provide improved frequency to and from Honiara, responding to rising market demand in the region. The updated rotation will appear in the company's published schedule this week. Carpenters Shipping thanked customers for thei
  • Kongsberg powers Med Marine's electric tugs
    Kongsberg Maritime will supply Med Marine with US-series azimuth thrusters and electric and hydraulic towing winches for nine new tug designs, including the all-electric 'VoltRA' series built at Med Marine's Eregli Shipyard. The contract covers eight shipsets of US255 thrusters for RAmparts 2500-W and RAstar 3200-W tugs, plus a US205 thruster for the VoltRA. It also includes five shipsets of new
  • DHL Express, Phillips 66 partner on major SAF deal
    DHL Express and Phillips 66 have signed a three-year agreement to supply over 240,000 metric tons (≈83 million gallons) of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the U.S. The SAF is expected to cut lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 737,000 metric tons compared to conventional jet fuel. Most deliveries will go to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with plans for other West Coast airp
  • APMT MVII, Kaleris deepen digital partnership
    APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) and Kaleris have signed a new agreement to strengthen their strategic partnership and accelerate digital innovation at the Rotterdam terminal. The agreement supports the continued integration of Kaleris' supply chain execution software. APMT MVII aims to boost automation, improve operational predictability, and reduce complexity while delivering more consis
  • Digital Twins in Maritime Logistics: Simulating Ship and Port Operations
    The maritime industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and one of the most compelling advancements reshaping its future is the concept of digital twins. These virtual replicas of real-world systems are more than just simulations - they are dynamic, data-driven tools that evolve alongside their physical counterparts. In maritime logistics
  • Port of Virginia CEO Stephen Edwards to step down
    Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), announced he will step down at the end of 2025 to pursue a private sector role. Edwards, who has led the VPA since January 2021, oversaw the completion of the $1.4 billion capital investment program on time and on budget. During his tenure, the port grew volumes, revenues, and earnings, attracted record port-cent
  • Kuehne+Nagel names Aaron Scott UK National Manager
    Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Aaron Scott as National Manager for the UK, effective May 1, 2026. Scott brings nearly 30 years of logistics and supply chain leadership. He will focus on strengthening the company's UK market position and driving business growth with customers. "I am excited to join Kuehne+Nagel, known for its customer service and technological innovation. Partnering with customers to
  • SCFI drops 2.9% in Week 46
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell 2.9% in Week 46 to 1,451.38 points, according to Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA). Spot rates for exports from Shanghai weakened on routes to North America, South America, and Africa. The market moved into the slack season, and supply and demand were out of balance. On the east-west trades, rates rose 7.1% to $1,417 pe
  • Port of New Orleans appoints new Chief Operating Officer
    The Port of New Orleans has announced the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal, a transformative infrastructure project for the state and region. With more than four d
  • Port of Hamburg container throughput up 8.4% in 2025
    Container throughput rises 8.4% to 6.3 million TEU; seaborne cargo up 3.4% to 86.8 million tonnes Throughput at the Port of Hamburg remained robust after the third quarter of 2025. While U.S. container traffic declined, trade with Asia and Europe continued to grow. Container throughput continues to grow; bulk cargo stable From January to September 2025, seaborne cargo throughput increased 3.4% ye
  • MSC bets on feeders promoting connectivity over capacity
    MSC's unprecedented order for over 100 feeder vessels defies everything shipping economics teaches about overcapacity. MSC's aggressive feeder procurement 100+ vessels totaling ~300,000 TEU contradicts traditional commercial logic given industry-wide overcapacity at 18-20%. This divergence signals deeper geopolitical positioning rather than pure market optimization
  • SANY Heavy Industry Q3 revenue up 10.7% on 'Three Transformation' Strategy
    SANY Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. reported strong third-quarter results, driven by its strategy focused on globalization, digitalization, and low-carbon development. Q3 revenue reached $2.96 billion , up 10.73% year over year . Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 48.18% to $0.27 billion . For the first three quarters of 2025, revenue totaled $9.18 billion (+13.56% YoY), and net profit climbed
  • Luka Koper orders four more electric RTGs
    Luka Koper has placed a repeat order for four electric Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes for the Port of Koper in Slovenia. The port ordered four identical units in 2024. Konecranes booked the new order in Q3 2025, and delivery is planned for Q2 2026. The Port of Koper is Slovenia's only cargo seaport and a major Adriatic hub for Central and Eastern Europe. Luka Koper continues to upgra
  • LR, Jinan Shipyard form Gulf partnership
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has signed an MoU with Qatar Free Zone-based Jinan Shipyard to collaborate on vessel development, classification, inspection, and certification, covering yachts, tugs, and other marine assets. The partnership aims to raise shipbuilding standards across the GCC by strengthening safety, quality, and sustainability. Under the agreement, Jinan Shipyard will build and repair vess
  • Freightos reports strong Q3 2025 results
    Freightos Limited reported strong third-quarter results, with revenue up 24% year over year and continued growth across its digital freight booking platform. "Q3 delivered record revenue and transactions as more industry players adopt digital booking," said CEO Zvi Schreiber. "Rate volatility is accelerating the shift to transparent, agile digital tools. Our new multimodal solution opens a larger
  • HMM and B International form JV to expand LPG Shipping
    HMM has partnered with B International Shipping & Logistics, a BGN Group company, to launch a new joint venture called HMMB INT Shipping Pte. Ltd in Singapore. The JV will expand both companies' liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transport operations. The companies signed the agreement on November 5 at HMM's Seoul headquarters, confirming their commitment to close cooperation. Each partner holds a 50%
  • Port of Hueneme hosts Chiapas Delegation to boost trade
    The Port of Hueneme welcomed senior officials from the State of Chiapas, Mexico, to advance commercial cooperation and strengthen trade links between California and southern Mexico. Mexico remains one of the Port's top partners, moving more than $483.95 million in cargo and 10,083 TEUs annually. The delegation included Conrado de la Cruz, Undersecretary of Commerce for Chiapas, and César Rodrígue
  • NTSB finds loose wire behind Dali blackout
    Federal investigators have determined that a single loose wire in the electrical system of the Dali caused the blackout that left the vessel without propulsion or steering before it struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to its collapse and the deaths of six highway workers. During a public meeting at NTSB headquarters on Tuesday, investigators explained that the loose wire caused a
  • SC Ports imports edge down
    South Carolina Ports handled 206,859 TEUs in October, a 1% drop from last year, while fiscal year volumes stayed above plan. Loaded exports were strong, up 18% year-over-year, the best month since June. The slowdown mirrors national trends. U.S. containerized imports fell 7.5% in October after summer front-loading. SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace said the port will continue supporting BC
  • Port of LA approaches 10M TEUs in 2025
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 848,431 TEUs in October, delivering a solid result despite ongoing trade volatility. Through the first 10 months of 2025, the Port processed 8,655,489 TEUs , up 2% year on year. "With six weeks to go, we are within reach of the 10 million container unit mark," said Executive Director Gene Seroka. "If achieved, it would be the third time in our history-and a first
  • Syrian port revival collides with Morocco's Mediterranean attempts to dominate
    DP World's thirty-year commitment to modernize Tartus arrives as North African infrastructure fundamentally rewrites regional transshipment geography, leaving Syria racing to reclaim relevance in a basin that has already shifted its center of gravity
  • AHG signs land lease with NEOM in Oxagon
    Oxagon, the reimagined industrial city of NEOM, has announced the signing of a land lease agreement between NEOM and Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment. As part of a planned SAR 600 million investment, AHG will develop in multiple phases a state-of-the-art industrial gases production and distribution facility in Oxagon's Industrial Quarter, the city's dedicated industrial district. With
  • Suez Canal's optimism on traffic recovery defies market reality
    Major carriers remain on Cape route as security concerns overshadow canal authority's recovery narrative
  • CentrePort launches commercial private 5G network
    Wellington's CentrePort and Maori-owned spectrum and digital infrastructure specialist Tu Atea have officially launched New Zealand's first commercial private 5G network, marking a major advancement in productivity, safety, and Maori leadership in infrastructure. Built at the heart of the port environment, the dedicated private 5G system provides CentrePort with full-site high-performance connect
  • Port of Oakland recorded increased loaded cargo
    The Port of Oakland handled 182,879 TEUs in October 2025, marking a 2.2% increase compared to September 2025. The month-to-month gain reflects steady full-container activity as global shipping continues to rebalance. Full container cargo remained resilient, with full imports up 0.9% year-over-year and full exports down just 0.7%. The overall 5.5% decline in annual volume resulted primarily from s
  • ICS Gathers Global leaders to tackle geopolitical and trade pressures
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau, and the Hong Kong Shipowners Association co-hosted the Global Maritime Trade Summit in Hong Kong amid rising geopolitical tension and shifting trade patterns. Senior policymakers and industry CEOs called for cooperation, innovation, and investment to strengthen global supply chains. A closed-door ministeria

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • Star Bulk confirms three kamsarmax newbuilds at Hengli
    Greek dry bulk heavyweight Star Bulk Carriers has confirmed agreements to acquire three kamsarmax vessels at Hengli Shipbuilding. The Nasdaq-listed, Athens-based owner signed three novation and amendment agreements with Hengli Shipbuilding (Singapore) and Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) for 82,000 dwt vessels currently under construction. Deliveries are scheduled progressively in the third quarter o
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers moves for two suezmax resales in $194m deal
    Greek owner Okeanis Eco Tankers is moving to expand its crude fleet with the purchase of two suezmax newbuilding resales, backed by a planned share issue to help finance the deal. The New York- and Oslo-listed company, controlled by the Alafouzos family, has agreed to buy the 157,000 dwt tankers for $97m each. The vessels ...
  • New industry alliance targets plastic pollution at sea
    A group of big shipping names has launched a new alliance aimed at cutting plastic pollution in the world's oceans. The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS), founded by ocean impact organisation Seven Clean Seas (SCS), brings together members including Berge Bulk, X-Press Feeders, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, and Britoil Offshore Services. MACS aims to reduce ...
  • Nigeria LNG shipping unit picks Hudong-Zhonghua for new LNG carrier batch
    West African LNG exporter Nigeria LNG (NLNG) is moving ahead with a fresh round of fleet renewal, with its shipping arm Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) selecting China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for a new tranche of LNG carrier tonnage. Newbuilding sources said BGT has agreed to contract three 174,000 cu m LNG carriers at the Shanghai yard, ...
  • DeepOcean scores UK subsea contract
    DeepOcean has secured a new contract on the UK continental shelf to deliver subsea construction and tie-in work for a field that will be developed as a subsea tieback to an existing host facility. The job covers the installation of a flexible production riser, a flowline and an umbilical linking the host to the subsea ...
  • Hoyer joins forces with VMS Group
    Electric motors and automation solutions supplier Hoyer has merged with marine service provider VMS Group. The newly formed company, named Hoyer VMS Group, will deliver a unique global offering for power and motion solutions across marine and industrial markets. Hoyer VMS Group will organise its commercial activities into three value streams - new sales, project ...
  • Iran lets go of seized product tanker
    The Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker Talara has been released by Iranian forces, ending a brief seizure that began late last week near the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 seafarers on board are reported safe. Columbia Shipmanagement, which manages the 73,371 dwt vessel, said the Talara was freed at 04:42 local time on November 19 and ...
  • Suez traffic shows first signs of recovery
    Latest shipping traffic data points toward a rise in Suez Canal transits, with authorities in Egypt hoping the recent truce announced by the Houthis will lead to a full-scale return to normal traffic on the artery connecting trade between Asia and Europe. According to Clarksons data, on average in October, about 244 ships across all ...
  • Watch the finals of The Captain's Table live on Splash
    The Captain's Table 2025 Pitch Competition will air today on Splash live from Hong Kong. This year will see the latest cohort of startups pitching live from 4pm Hong Kong time (8am GMT) to a global, in-person audience in Hong Kong and online. The Captain's Table is one of the leading global pitch competitions designed ...
  • Maersk Tankers and Alpha Omega surface in Yangzijiang newbuild drive
    Fresh details have emerged around Yangzijiang Maritime's newbuilding push as the Singapore-listed company makes its market debut, with Maersk Tankers and Alpha Omega now linked to two separate joint-venture orders in China. According to multiple brokers, a JV between Yangzijiang Maritime and Singapore-based Alpha Omega has ordered four 40,000 dwt bulk carriers at a Chinese ...
  • ArcelorMittal-DryLog venture books newcastlemaxes in China
    Global Chartering, the Greek-Indian joint venture between Peter Livanos' DryLog and steelmaker ArcelorMittal, has pressed ahead with its fleet renewal plans after securing new tonnage in China and sounding out yards for further orders. Shipbuilding sources said the Mauritius-registered JV has ordered two firm 211,000-dwt newcastlemax bulk carriers at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Qingdao, with ...
  • Lianson Fleet, PV Drilling seal pact for Malaysian jackup rig JV
    Lianson Fleet Group (LFG), formerly known as Icon Offshore Group, has entered into a non-binding agreement with PV Drilling to create an offshore jackup rig joint venture in Malaysia. Under the joint venture, Lianson Fleet will hold a 51% stake, while PV Drilling will hold the remaining 49%. The companies will provide three directors each. ...
  • Putin orders funding for deepwater exploration in North Korean waters
    Russia is set to funnel nearly $10m in 2026 into joint oil and gas exploration off the coast of North Korea. The focus of the investment is placed on the deepwater basin in the Sea of Japan. The move was confirmed by Russia's first deputy finance minister Irina Okladnikova during a recent budget committee session ...
  • Baltimore bridge collapse traced to one loose wire
    The National Transportation Safety Board in the US said Tuesday that a single loose wire on the 300 m long containership Dali caused an electrical blackout that led to the vessel veering and contacting the nearby Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which then collapsed, killing six highway workers. At Tuesday's public meeting at NTSB ...
  • Germany's first offshore wind farm begins decommissioning path
    Vattenfall, EWE, and RWE have kicked off the qualification phase for the decommissioning of Alpha Ventus, setting wheels in motion for the retirement of Germany's first offshore wind farm. The wind farm was commissioned in 2010 and is located roughly 45 km north of Borkum Island in the North Sea. With Vattenfall confirming plans to ...
  • Precise: 'Vibe' chartering is the next gear for brokers
    When former shipbrokers in Geneva teamed up with Swiss research institutions to rethink how chartering work gets done, they didn't expect the idea to snowball into a full AI platform used by charterers, owners and brokers. But that's what happened with Precise and its Spotlight system, a tool built to cut through the most time-intensive ...
  • HD Hyundai celebrates record-breaking delivery of 5,000th vessel
    HD Hyundai has become the world's first shipbuilder to build and deliver 5,000 ships, marking just over half a century since its first vessel delivery in 1974. The 5,000th vessel delivered by HD Hyundai was the Diego Silang, the second offshore patrol vessel built for the Philippine Navy. Since delivering its first vessel-the 260,000 dwt ...
  • HMM forms LPG joint venture with BGN
    HMM is teaming with Dubai's B International Shipping & Logistics, a BGN group company, to expand LPG shipping revenues. The new joint venture, HMMB INT Shipping, is based in Singapore with plans to operate two 88,000 cu m VLGCs, which are due for delivery from HD Hyundai in 2027. HMM previously operated five LPG vessels ...
  • Why true change for women at sea demands more than policy
    Splash canvasses the industry on how to rethink the maritime blueprint to get more of a gender balance in maritime. For years, the shipping industry has promised inclusion. Campaigns have been launched, slogans crafted, panels convened. Yet, in 2025, women remain a rare sight on most bridges and engine rooms. The story isn't about ability ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • The changing role of imports vs exports in US crude tanker trades
    US imports of crude are down and face continued headwinds. US crude exports rebounded in September and October but are...
  • FuelEU pooling can make biogas viable
    Selling surplus compliance makes bunkering with low-carbon bio-LNG easier for Finnish wood products company UPM as it seeks to cut...
  • Star Bulk sees escalating need for dry bulk fleet renewal
    Nasdaq-listed owner of large bulker fleet confirms new trio of newbuildings at Hengli Heavy
  • Okeanis raises $115m for suezmax resale acquisitions
    Brace of new tankers is expected to be delivered from Korean yard in January
  • Black Sea war risk market avoids 'knee-jerk reaction' to renewed clashes
    Spate of recent attacks on ports edges prices up, but only gently
  • China Merchants chief urges shipping to 'break barriers' amid geopolitical turbulence
    China Merchants' chairman used Hong Kong Maritime Week to signal that Beijing's state shipping champion wants to shape, not just...
  • Baltimore bridge collapse caused by single loose wire
    NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy said finding the loose wire was akin to finding a loose rivet on the Eiffel Tower
  • ICS pushes for more frequent enclosed space training
    With training for operating in enclosed spaces only offered at the start of a seafarer's career, senior ranks can be...
  • Yangzijiang orders quadruple in second half but lag behind last year
    Turbulent geopolitical climate has suppressed appetite for new orders, but chief executive Ren Letian sees sentiment improving as orders rise...
  • Tanker seized by Iran released
    Marshall Islands-flagged Talara was released on Wednesday morning by Iran, one day after it appeared to have unloaded its cargo...
  • The Daily View: The sum also rises
  • Semiramis Paliou elected to third term at helm of Helmepa
    With another three years, Diana Shipping chief executive eyes record-equaling eight years leading historic anti-pollution body
  • Daily Briefing
    From zombie tankers to fake IMO numbers: the identity frauds now playing out at sea | Power politics erode IMO's...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • Montreal longshore arbitration expected to conclude in Q1 2026
    The conclusion of Montreal's long-running labor dispute with its longshore union will coincide with expiring contracts at other East Coast ports.
  • US restocking, Red Sea return the two big unknowns for 2026: Hapag briefing
    A surge in replenishment activity in the US could turbocharge container shipping demand, while a wholesale return of container ships to Red Sea and Suez Canal transits would have a far-reaching market impact, speakers on a panel sponsored by the carrier said Wednesday.
  • Asia-Europe carriers to levy yet another rate hike on Dec. 1
    A series of freight-all-kinds increases since Oct. 1 has held up the spot market on the trade, with carriers aiming to sustain the pricing momentum through Q4 contract talks.
  • Steadier capacity in November adds to India-USEC ocean pricing pressure
    As a result of that heightened overcapacity, spot rates on the trade lane are at their lowest since February.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • US-China trade spat reshapes ship funding landscape
    Chinese leasing revival and bond surge reshuffle funding playbook, panel says
  • LNG market set for 20 years of growth but faces demand uncertainty, Poten says
    Timing is everything amid greater complexity, brokerage's analyst explains
  • Red Sea crisis drives EU ship emissions to highest levels on record
    Container ships that called at EU ports sharply increased their emissions after rerouting around Africa
  • Feeders catch Angeliki Frangou's eye as fraught geopolitics favour small vessels
    Owner says one needs to be 'alert' to the possibilities small tonnage offers
  • Capesize spot rates break through $30,000 level as seasonal strength kicks in
    Momentum in fixing activity has been given a shot in the arm, which has kick-started growth in spot rates
  • Hartmann LPG carrier suffered blackout due to generator error, probe finds
    Australian accident report also shows company's safety management system did not have adequate risk controls
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers stock plunges as equity issue uses 'juicy NAV premium'
    Owner to finance remaining portion of suezmax deal with debt, Arctic says
  • Okeanis pays 'attractive' price as Atlas Maritime identified as seller of suezmaxes
    Leon Patitsas company has previously been linked to resale deals at DH Shipbuilding
  • James Bond jetpacks and superhumans: The future of maritime salvage
    Senior executive at T&T Salvage says industry will harness military developments to safely fight fires
  • Transpacific container freight rates rocked by sharp 30% drop
    Rates from Asia to US West Coast plummet while those to the US East Coast spike
  • End 'offensive' Covid insurance clauses, broker demands
    Measure was introduced in 2020 amid spiralling cost fears, but Lockton executive says it's time for them to go
  • John Fredriksen's Seatankers joins suezmax tanker order rush
    Shipowner John Fredriksen has 13 suezmax tanker newbuildings on order at shipyards in China
  • Diana spin-off builds crypto holding to $133m as it changes ticker in strategy switch
    Bulker and tanker owner OceanPal spends proceeds of private placement
  • Pappu Sastry drops London IPO plan for shipping and mining logistics operation
    Adhira Shipping & Logistics owner also reveals new mining consultancy venture
  • Abandoned ships and shady crypto deals: Dark fleet demolition sliding into the shadows
    Governments must create a legal pathway before catastrophe forces their hand, experts say
  • Maersk Tankers turns a profit on Japanese product tankers it bought last decade
    Danish owner is said to have captured the value in a strong secondhand market
  • Battle begins as Trafigura sues over $590m fake nickel cargoes
    Giant trader took Indian businessman to court in row over 'Ponzi scheme'
  • Evangelos Pistiolis hails Top Ships leaseback sales after releasing cash equalling market cap
    Greek owner's CEO says debt remains at very conservative level following refinancing
  • Greek owner linked to firm price for suezmax as Stena Bulk sells again
    Swedish owner's Stena Sunshine said to have gone for at least $58m
  • Iran releases product tanker held for five days after voiding its cargo
    All 21 seafarers on board the Talara are 'safe and in good spirits'
  • 'Too high discount': CMB.Tech gets buy rating as ABG initiates stock coverage
    Analysts see 35% upside for Belgian owner
  • 'Ticking time bomb': Dark-fleet demolition sliding into the shadows
    Governments must create a legal pathway before catastrophe forces their hand, experts say
  • Awilco LNG seeks longer-term business for its two redelivered vessels
    Shipowner sees challenging market in 2026 but strength further out
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers snaps up suezmax tanker newbuildings
    Greek owner targets raising $100m in equity issue
  • HMM steps up gas push with energy trader partnership
    Singapore-based venture has already chartered two VLGC newbuildings
  • Banking giant Nordea names global head of shipping as it targets 'tomorrow's winners'
    Thor-Erik Bech sees industry consolidation as a running theme
  • Star Bulk confirms Hengli newbuilding trio, prompted by 'robust' fundamentals
    Bulker owner posts 21st consecutive quarterly profit
  • Chinese lessor sells bulker at initial reserve price after two-month wait
    CMB FL ultramax sells in second auction attempt
  • NGO Shipbreaking Platform outlines its requirements for acceptable green ship recycling
    While not averse to the recycling of ships in South Asia, the platform wants further improvements including a move away from beaching
  • HD Hyundai celebrates world first with delivery of 5,000th newbuilding
    Shipbuilding giant has built vessels for 700 owners in 68 countries across 51 years
  • Maersk boss bangs AI drum to build the 'infrastructure of the future'
    Vincent Clerc talks up digital twins, automation and next-generation shipyards
  • 'Once-in-a-century period of change': China Merchants and CSSC chiefs warn of global turmoil
    Chinese industry heavyweights cite chokepoint shocks, cost volatility and green-tech demands as global risks rise
  • Will there ever be a peace deal between the Basel and Hong Kong Conventions?
    Conflict between two bodies seeking to regulate the sale of scrap tonnage set to continue for at least two more years
  • Misplaced label on a wire led to ship strike that destroyed Baltimore's Key Bridge, probe finds
    NTSB approves safety recommendations to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and more over electrical system on the Dali

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In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
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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
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
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