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Exim India web site
JULY 21, 2025
  • Unmesh Sharad Wagh to grace Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2025 on August 1 in Mumbai
  • Do not permit ethanol imports under India-US trade framework: ISMA
  • Indian ports' cargo capacity to reach 10k MT by 2047, says Minister
  • WCO releases Data Model Version 4.2.0, advancing the digitalisation of Customs processes
  • US may slap 10-15 pc tariffs on 150 countries
  • KPSAA welcomes Nilabhra Dasgupta as the new Deputy Chairman of Deendayal Port
  • Asiatic Container Lines adroitly handles unusual heavy cargo from Mundra to Sohar
  • UNCITRAL approves draft Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents
  • CONCOR initiates new chapter in bulk liquid movement
  • Krishnapatnam Port achieves highest-ever monthly throughput

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 21, 2025
  • A heavylift premiere for the STB 320
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  • HAV sets up US branch
  • Dachser supports future-focused logistics forum in Zurich
  • PSAA joins Zepa for cleaner ports
  • Hong Kong reports growth and milestones
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 18, 2025
  • Front-loading frenzy has made traditional H2 peak season 'unlikely'
  • Transpac GRIs fail to prop up under-pressure container spot freight rates
  • Rock 'n' roll with Kuehne and its detractors
  • MSC shopping spree for newbuilds continues, and Yang Ming joins in
  • Drayage 'bloodbath' as recessionary market forces more US hauliers out
  • Normal seasonal patterns suspended - where is the air cargo being held?
  • Tariffs driving regional supply chain shift opens avenues for automotive
  • Maersk to launch new Caribbean-Europe network, with bigger ships

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Marine Log web site
JULY 18, 2025
  • Wind Keeper becomes newest addition to the Cadeler fleet
    Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind farm installation specialist Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest acquisition, the Wind Keeper, ahead of schedule and has aleady landed its first long-term firm contract with Vestas, for

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Container News web site
JULY 18, 2025
  • K LINE takes delivery of LNG-fueled car carrier
    "K" LINE has officially taken delivery of its latest liquefied natural gas LNG-fueled car carrier, TETHYS HIGHWAY, a 6,900-vehicle capacity vessel. A naming ceremony was held on the day of delivery, where the vessel was christened TETHYS HIGHWAY by Mr. Tsuguo Fukumura, Senior Executive Officer of Isuzu Motors Limited. The name pays tribute to Tethys, the Greek sea goddess, symbolizing the vessel'
  • Maersk launches new CAX service
    Maersk has unveiled a new Caribbean-North Europe service, set to launch at the end of September 2025 as part of a broader reshaping of its ocean network in the Latin American and Transatlantic corridors. The new CAX service is designed to replace the existing CRX and COEX services and will offer enhanced schedule reliability, improved transit times, and broader market connectivity. The rotation w
  • Maersk implements temporary adjustments to Tango Service rotation
    Maersk has announced a series of temporary adjustments to its Tango Service rotation, aimed at optimizing port coverage in South America and the US East Coast amid evolving network demands. Beginning with the Maersk Monte Linzor, scheduled to arrive on July 22, the carrier will resume weekly calls to Rio Grande, restoring regular access to the Brazilian port. Meanwhile, service to Rio de Janeiro
  • CMA CGM reshapes West Africa coverage
    CMA CGM has announced a revised port rotation for its MedWax service, enhancing its presence in Nigeria while streamlining operations in West Africa. The Gibraltar Straits-West Africa MedWax loop will now include Lekki Port (Nigeria), replacing San Pedro (Ivory Coast) in the rotation. The updated port sequence is as follows: Algeciras - Tangier - Freetown - Lekki - Monrovia - Freetown - Algeciras
  • Australasian container trade grows in Q1 2025
    Containerised trade in the Australasian region saw solid growth in the first quarter of 2025, expanding 6.4% year-on-year to reach 5.79 million TEUs, according to provisional data released by Container Trades Statistics. Both imports and exports registered notable increases, though intra-regional trade within Australasia contracted sharply, dropping more than 8% to 73,400 TEU. Source: DynaLiners
  • From risk to reliability: The case for specialist freight partners
    The freight forwarding landscape is increasingly complex. Importers and exporters are navigating a minefield of shifting customs regulations, stricter environmental pressures, and a rapidly shifting trade agreement and tariff landscape. The movement of simple, high-volume goods is affected by these challenges, but the stakes are even higher when the cargo is unconventional, delicate, or time sens
  • How CMA CGM and Fincantieri vows to rebuild America's industrial sea power
    As geopolitical rivalries tighten and the global supply chain frays under the pressure of conflict and climate, the United States is quietly orchestrating an industrial revival of its long-neglected maritime sector. Two European powerhouses, France's CMA CGM and Italy's Fincantieri, are emerging as key industrial proxies, guiding the US toward a renewed era of maritime capability
  • MPCC pushes forward with fleet renewal and financing moves
    Newbuilding order for four 4,500 TEU container vessels MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has announced a major fleet renewal step with an order for four 4,500 TEU container vessels. The contract was signed with Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering in China. Deliveries are expected to begin in the second half of 2027. The total investment amounts to US$228 million. MPCC also secured options for more vessels, a
  • Container liner carrier rankings by country shift in mid-2025
    The mid-year update to the global virtual ranking of container liner carriers by country has revealed several positional changes, reflecting shifts in national fleet strategies and carrier developments over the past six months. Thailand and Russia both slipped in the rankings, falling to 17th and 19th respectively. These declines nearly erased the gains both countries had recorded earlier in the
  • ICS endorses IMO's net-zero framework
    The International Chamber of Shipping has thrown its full support behind the International Maritime Organization's landmark Net-Zero Framework, which sets the stage for the world's first global emissions pricing system targeting an entire industry. Adopted in principle by IMO member states in April, the framework is seen as a critical step toward decarbonizing international shipping. Described as
  • CCS and IACS convene high-level maritime summit on decarbonization and digitalization
    In a pivotal gathering held on the sidelines of the 91st Council meeting of the International Association of Classification Societies, the China Classification Society and IACS co-hosted a high-level stakeholder meeting at CCS Headquarters in Beijing. Presided over by CCS Senior Vice President Mr. Cai Yanxian, the summit brought together more than 80 representatives from international maritime or
  • PSA unveils SG60 container tribute at Tanjong Pagar
    PSA Singapore is marking Singapore's 60th year of independence with a sincere tribute, a massive container display unveiled at the historic Tanjong Pagar Terminal. The installation features two key messages: "SG60" and "PSA SG", symbolising national pride and PSA's longstanding connection with the nation's maritime heritage. Tanjong Pagar Terminal was Singapore's first container port, opened in
  • Port of Hueneme launches second emissions-capture barge
    Port Hueneme marked a major sustainability milestone this week with the introduction of a second emissions capture and control barge from STAX Engineering. The new barge, named STAX 6, highlighting the Port's progress toward its ambitious goal of becoming the first zero-emissions port in the U.S. by 2030. With just eight emissions capture barges operating across California, Hueneme now runs two,
  • Greek shipowners return to feeder market
    Greece's maritime sector is charting a bold new course as several of the country's leading shipping firms re-enter the container feeder market, marking a shift with significant geopolitical and operational implications. Chartworld Shipping is the latest Greek firm to make headlines. The company has reportedly signed a letter of intent with Chinese shipbuilder New Dayang for two firm and two optio
  • Port of Barcelona to reduce terminals and improve mobility
    Barcelona City Council and the Port of Barcelona have signed a major agreement to scale back cruise activity and enhance sustainable mobility. The deal will cut the number of cruise terminals at Adossat Wharf from seven to five. The Port will demolish Terminals A, B, and C and replace Terminal C with a new public terminal capable of serving up to 7,000 passengers at a time. This upgrade aims to p
  • Port of Ashdod breaks into global top 10 for port reliability
    Port of Ashdod has earned a major international recognition, securing 9th place in Sea-Intelligence's 2025 Global Port Reliability Index, its first appearance in the influential global ranking. Compiled by leading maritime analytics firm Sea-Intelligence, the index evaluates 202 ports worldwide based on schedule reliability, forecast accuracy, and operational performance under heavy traffic. Also
  • Hyundai eyes Casablanca as gateway to Europe and Africa
    Hyundai is reportedly preparing to enter the bidding process to operate a new state-of-the-art shipyard in Casablanca. The move comes as part of the company's wider global expansion strategy, aiming to build regional shipbuilding and repair hubs across key maritime corridors. According to reports from Business Korea, HD Hyundai is seeking a concession-based agreement that would lower upfront capi
  • Eilat port to shut down due to unpaid taxes caused by war effects
    The Eilat Municipality has seized the bank accounts of the Red Sea port due to outstanding municipal tax debts exceeding US$178,764, prompting the closure of Eilat Port this coming Sunday. The move follows a prolonged period of inactivity at the port, driven by regional instability and the ongoing threat of Houthi attacks on maritime traffic through the Red Sea. According to Globes, the port has
  • PSA Antwerp joins ZEPA
    PSA Antwerp has officially joined the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA), becoming the latest major terminal operator to commit to accelerating the shift toward battery-electric port equipment and net-zero emissions. ZEPA brings together a global network of ports, equipment manufacturers, and terminal operators around a common mission: decarbonizing port operations by scaling up clean technologie
  • Georgia Ports Authority and Konecranes mark 30-Year milestone in yard crane partnership
    The Georgia Ports Authority and Konecranes are celebrating three decades of collaboration, marking 30 years since GPA acquired its first rubber-tired gantry crane from Konecranes a pivotal moment in the evolution of port operations and crane technology. Griff Lynch, President and CEO of GPA said Konecranes has played a crucial role in enhancing our operational performance and customer service. To

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Splash web site
JULY 18, 2025
  • Asia celebrates shipping's past and future with dazzling new exhibits
    Two great Asian cities are set to welcome maritime history for local citizens to lap up. Tomorrow sees the launch of Mitsui OSK Lines's Funeshiru Museum in Osaka, featuring hands-on displays to see, touch, and play with the world of ships. The museum features the world's first 310-degree LED screen navigation simulator for the general ...
  • Ship registry and 105 vessels among entities listed in EU's latest Russian sanctions
    The European Union officially rolled out its 18th sanctions package today, overcoming opposition from Slovakia earlier in the week. The sanctions are aimed squarely at crippling Moscow's revenue streams and tightening the noose on its shadow fleet of sanctioned tankers Under the new measures, the oil price cap for Russian crude will be tightened-reduced to ...
  • Diana Shipping makes move on Genco with $46m stock play
    Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has disclosed a 7.7% equity stake in US-listed peer Genco Shipping & Trading, further stirring interest around the Manhattan-based bulker player. A recent 13D filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission shows the Semiramis Paliou-led Diana has acquired around 3.3m shares in Genco, valued at roughly $46m. The ...
  • Moscow orders ship hull sweeps after surge in mystery blasts
    Russia's state-run port operator FSUE Rosmorport has announced a RUB 3.16 billion ($39.5m) tender to inspect the underwater sections of vessels at key Baltic Sea ports amid mounting concerns over maritime sabotage. The sweeping safety initiative follows a string of mysterious explosions on merchant ships, most recently aboard StealthGas's ammonia tanker Eco Wizard (pictured) at ...
  • New York cancels offshore wind power line project due to Trump ban
    New York's Public Service Commission has stopped the project that would bring offshore wind power to New York City. Gas and electric utility customers would pay for the costs of the transmission lines to transport wind power that doesn't exist, leaving them vulnerable to rate hikes, especially due to Trump's decision to block the issuance ...
  • Subsea 7 wins new Equinor contract for North Sea development
    Offshore engineering and services provider Subsea 7 has secured a contract for work on Equinor's Fram Sør development project, located offshore Norway. The project's work scope encompasses engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of subsea structures and flowlines, including 53 km of production, gas lift, and water injection lines. It also includes the installation of the ...
  • NYK injects $1.45bn into European healthcare supply chain
    Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha is spending EUR1.25bn ($1.45bn) to acquire the healthcare logistics business of the Walden Group through the acquisition of the entire share capital of Movianto International. The healthcare logistics business of the Walden Group includes Movianto, Eurotranspharma, Transpharma International and Walden Digital. Specialising in the healthcare industry, th
  • MPC Container Ships spends $228m on four 4,500 teu orders in China
    Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships has placed a $228m order for four 4,500 teu container vessels at China's Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering with secured three-year charters, as well as divesting some older tonnage while expanding its financing platform with new debt facilities totalling over $100m. The ships, which will deliver in 2027, will generate around $140m ...
  • Why today's maritime leaders must unlearn to adapt
    Irene Rosberg, programme director of the Blue MBA at Copenhagen Business School, writes for Splash. The map has changed, and it keeps changing. In maritime, this is no longer a cliché; it's a daily reality. For those of us shaping the next generation of leadership at the CBS Blue MBA, the biggest challenge facing senior ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 18, 2025
  • Russia sanctions: try, try and try again
    After 17 previous goes, Brussels may even be starting to get things right
  • EU and UK lower oil price cap as latest sanctions on Russia targets tankers, refinery and flag
    Following weeks of political bargaining and blockers, the EU's latest sanctions package has been agreed, lowering the oil price cap...
  • Carriers face weak second half in transpacific as rate slide continues
    The cards are stacked against ocean carriers in the transpacific trade. Tariffs are pressuring margins of US importers, prompting some...
  • IMO must reward ZNZ fuels and avoid double tax ICS argues
    Draft regulations say ships may receive rewards for using zero or near-zero-carbon fuels under new IMO rules. Shipowners argue this...
  • State-sponsored cable cutting 'an attractive option' for Russia and China
    State-sponsored sabotage is likely to escalate in the near future too, a report from security think tank Insikt Group claims
  • Contracts should set out FuelEU responsibilities, advises West
    Include BIMCO model clauses in SHIPMAN 2024 agreements and time charterparties, marine mutual tells members
  • Shanghai unveils ambitious plan for mega shipbuilding powerhouse
    Shanghai is pushing ahead with an ambitious government-backed plan to turn Changxing Island into a world-class shipbuilding hub by 2027...
  • CSSC Shipping orders $150m newcastlemax pair at parent yard
    Despite market headwinds, China's ship leasing sector is expected to keep growing, driven by flexible financing and further interest rate...
  • Cruise and ferry sectors continue to drive Wartsila's growth
    Global uncertainty, both politically and economically, has dampened demand for newbuildings, chief executive Hakan Agnevall said, but Wartsila's core segments...
  • Orders for smaller boxships mount as China's Taizhou Sanfu wins newbuilding quartet from MPCC
    New series of wide beam containerships priced at $57m each are backed by three-year time charters to leading container line...
  • The Daily View: It's time to stop blaming Covid
  • Diana Shipping buys $46m stake in Genco
    The Greek bulker owner filed a Schedule 13D form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which is used when...
  • Daily Briefing
    Russia's Arctic LNG ambitions remain largely frozen | Transatlantic trade in tariff crosshairs as US-EU deal deadline nears | Hede...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 18, 2025
  • Potential UP-NS tie-up would cause major shift in US intermodal market
    But other Class I railroads will likely be vocal in their opposition to any deal and look to rally support from shippers to block the move, setting the stage for a contentious regulatory battle.
  • MSC, Yang Ming lead nearly $4 billion ordering spree for new vessels
    MSC's orders at two Chinese shipyards continue the carrier's long association with Chinese shipbuilders, with the liner seemingly undeterred by US proposals to levy hefty port fees on Chinese-built ships.
  • Drayage stakeholders say industry under threat from falling rates, increased costs
    US drayage truckers say costs and competition have been on the rise since the pandemic, while at the same time their pricing power is under downward pressure.
  • Schneider National to 'dissolve' Cowan brokerage arm Oct. 1 in rebranding move
    The decision cuts against what Schneider announced when it acquired Cowan last November, that Cowan's brand would be retained and the company would operate as a wholly owned subsidiary.
  • High variance exists in carriers' cross-trade products
    Bigger carriers have more services and transshipment hubs and are generally able to offer more efficient connecting services, though there is still room to prosper for small and midsize carriers, writes Jeremy Masters.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 18, 2025
  • Up and down: Diana investment in Genco sends two stocks in different directions
    Investors weigh in amid emerging view that Greek owner's stake is unlikely to be hostile
  • Wavelength podcast: Big-bucks boxship deals show big is still beautiful - but small is sublime
    Plus, what US secondary tariffs on Russia's trading partners would mean for shipping, and are tankers really avoiding the Red Sea?
  • UK joins price cap cut as shipping rues increased complexity
    Europeans join forces in targeting oil cargoes despite as industry warns of splintering system
  • Canadian shipowner CSL trades blows with US steel company over bulker grounding costs
    In latest round of nearly three-year old court fight, Cleveland-Cliffs opposes valuation of self-unloading bulker
  • Canadian owner CSL trades blows with US steel company over bulker grounding costs
    In latest round of nearly three-year old court fight, Cleveland-Cliffs opposes valuation of self-unloading bulker
  • Constantin Baack '100% sure' of supply squeeze on small boxships after newbuilding wager
    MPC Container boss believes more small container vessels are needed - but the 'tricky part' is lining up a charter
  • Mystery owner orders up to three CSOVs from Vard
    'International customer' spending more than $100m on new offshore wind ships
  • Constantin Baack '100% sure' of supply squeeze on small container ships after newbuilding wager
    MPCC boss believes more small boxships are needed - but the 'tricky part' is lining up a charter
  • BW-backed Cadeler inks $245m charter for newest turbine installation ship
    Denmark-based owner finds work for Chinese ship it bought in May
  • Lofty tanker values 'correcting' as buyers get more choosy, brokers say
    Allied QuantumSea believes investors want more attractive entry points
  • Eni clinches 20-year Venture Global supply deal, generating more than 550 LNG carrier cargoes
    Italian energy group buying 2m tonnes per year from US producer
  • Eni will need 550 LNG carriers after clinching 20-year Venture Global supply deal
    Italian energy group buying 2m tonnes of gas per year from US producer
  • Drifting container ship fixed after tow back to Iceland
    Eimskip says Dettifoss was loaded in Reykjavik after North Atlantic breakdown
  • Navios Holdings to fight lawsuit alleging scheme to 'cheat' investors
    Two investors say prices in preferred shares were artificially driven downward by delisting
  • US crude exports could provide a downside to tanker bullishness
    Exports out of the country fall, even as Opec and Atlantic neighbours see production and export rises
  • Shipowners weary after sixth consecutive year of P&I premium increases
    Protection and indemnity costs have kept going up despite ever-strengthening capital positions
  • EU sets lower, 'dynamic' Russian oil price cap and blacklists over 100 additional tankers
    'Strongest' EU package yet targets oil price, vessels, master, a flag, fuel imports and a Rosneft refinery in India
  • Bitter blame game: Deadliest Houthi attack pits operator against crewing agency
    Status Maritime says Greek operator did not give enough advance warning of Red Sea transit
  • MPC Container Ships' stock rises after revealing newbuilding raid with 'attractive entry point'
    Arctic Securities says transaction is supportive for equity
  • Iraq to restart oil exports to Turkey despite drone attacks in Kurdish oilfields
    Pipeline to Ceyhan will resume flows after a two-year halt, government says
  • Wartsila profit rises despite global turmoil 'dampening' newbuilding demand
    Finnish shipping tech group says cruise and ferry operations remain positive, and liner companies continue to move on fleet renewal
  • Iraq to restart oil exports to Turkey despite drone attacks in Kurdish oil fields
    Pipeline to Ceyhan will resume flows after a two-year halt, government says
  • CMB.Tech and Golden Ocean to complete merger after shareholder vote next month
    First day of trading for combined operation is expected to be 20 August
  • EU lowers Russian oil price cap to $46 as over 100 ships added to sanctions list
    European bloc dishes out 'strongest package' yet, targeting oil price, vessels, masters, a flag registry and a Rosneft refinery in India
  • Four brokers on a lifeboat: Rescue crews to benefit from Mediterranean mission
    Summer voyage from London to Milos plans to raise £50,000 for lifeboat rescue teams
  • Cash pile swells at Petros Panagiotidis' Toro Corp as profit drops
    Nasdaq-listed owner reveals rate fall during first quarter
  • MPC Container Ships inks rare $228m newbuilding order in flurry of deal-making
    New debt financing worth more than $100m has also been arranged
  • Order surge hits: Tanker fleet growth to outpace demand from next year, Veson Nautical warns
    Analysts say a bundle of tankers ordered in 2024 will start to have an effect in 2026
  • Russia seeks inspectors in $40m drive to stop tanker bombings
    Tender issued and checks will be stepped up in face of suspected Ukrainian sabotage campaign
  • Bunker boss Dorthe Bendtsen explains the challenges of 'immense changes' for shipping
    New KPI OceanConnect CEO tells TradeWinds about the first few months in the top job, and what comes next
  • EU lowering Russian oil price cap as over 100 ships added to sanctions list
    European bloc sanctions 105 more shadow fleet ships, targets flag registry and sanctions Rosneft refinery in India
  • Pareto Bank sees flat shipping loan development after 'significant redemptions'
    Lender sees less predictability in shipping markets due to tariffs and geopolitical risks
  • Danske Bank shipping and energy credit exposure drops in second quarter
    Lender foresees robust markets despite geopolitical uncertainty
  • EU set to pass new Russian oil price cap after Slovakia lifts veto
    EU holdout expected to formally lift objections to 18th European sanctions package against Moscow
  • Algerian ferry operator buys Greek ropax giant via BBHP deal
    El Venizelos sale is the third clear-out of unwanted tonnage this year by Attica Group
  • Lila Global places newly acquired VLCC in Tankers International pool
    Lila Kochi is being deployed in a sub-pool created for older VLCCs
  • Diana Shipping moves on Genco with $46m stake and 'non-passive' filing
    Diana grabs 7.7% of New York company, becoming one of its largest shareholders alongside Berge Bulk and BlackRock
  • Chinese leasing giant ICBC struggling with cut-price auction of former Bourbon fleet
    First offshore vessel up for sale has been relisted, while valuable large construction ship finds no takers

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American Shipper web site
JULY 18, 2025
  • Drewry: Ocean rates fall for fifth straight week
    Ocean container rates on the Asia-U.S. trade lane continue to fall, according to Drewry's latest data.
  • Port of Oakland containers off 10% as 'recalibration' hits ocean supply chain
    Uncertainty over tariffs and shifting supply chains undercut the Port of Oakland's June container volume.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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