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Exim India web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • J M Baxi Heavy successfully executes landmark Tapti Decommissioning Project
  • Parekh Marine, representing Arkas Line, in partnership with CONCOR, flags off maiden double stack reefer block train from Delhi region
  • Vizhinjam Port clocks impressive revenue till date; Kerala govt focused on port-led industrialisation
  • Govt removes 11 pc import duty on cotton
  • Express industry has transformed from a logistics facilitator to an essential service provider: Report
  • Agri, processed food exports up 9 pc in April-July
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  • JNPA and Vadhvan Port ink MoU for hyperloop-based high-speed cargo movement
  • Allcargo Logistics unveils 1.5 lakh sq. ft. Grade A Built-to-Suit warehouse for leading Swedish electrification major in Bengaluru
  • SMPK-GBTPL alliance to drive berth mechanisation project at HDC

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • US freight volumes stay flat
  • Tiaca appoints China regional representative
  • Riyadh Air teams up with Sats for Saudi cargo hub
  • Trade Tech and TradeWaltz sign mou
  • 'Uta eCharge' expands network
  • Aersale names SVP and counsel
  • Anglo-Eastern upgrades Hadley fleet
  • DHL opens FRA warehouse
  • Blue Yonder acquires Optoro
  • Performance Shipping secures charter
  • Europe risks falling behind on EVs

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 20, 2025
  • Carriers continue to prioritise volumes and ignore transpac rates slide
  • 'Challenging and unpredictable' Q2 fails to put a dampener on bullish Zim
  • Earnings season champion CH Robinson smashes records
  • CBP 'ready and equipped' to deal with tariff dodgers, but questions linger
  • End de minimis rules in Europe and 'level the playing field', call
  • Grimaldi holds faith with ConRo trades, despite wide switch to cellular tonnage

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 20, 2025
  • Construction of Canada's Polar Max heavy icebreaker starts in Finland
    In what it hails as "a historic milestone for the Canadian shipbuilding industry," Lévis, Quebec-headquartered Davie today officially began construction of the Polar Max icebreaker at its Helsinki Shipyard subsidiary in Finland.

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Container News web site
AUGUST 20, 2025
  • Ashdod Port opens its doors to innovation
    Ashdod Port has achieved a major milestone, being included for the first time in the Global Port Reliability Index by Sea-Intelligence, a leading maritime data analysis firm. Out of 202 ports worldwide, Ashdod ranked 9th, positioning itself among the most reliable global ports. The index is considered a global benchmark, measuring schedule adherence, accuracy of forecasts to shipping lines, and o
  • Imabari Shipbuilding delivers 64,000-Ton Bulk Carrier
    Imabari Shipbuilding delivered the CORAL HALO, a 64,000-ton handy-max bulk carrier, from its Shin Kasado Dockyard. The vessel is designed for ocean-going operations and meets the Common Structural Rules (CSR BC & OT). Each cargo hold features topside and hopper tanks, making the ship suitable for a wide range of cargoes, including grain, coal, ore, cement, steel coils, and long steel. Wide hatch
  • Parcelhero: Should UK scrap de minimis too?
    The international delivery expert Parcelhero says that the UK may need to follow the US in scrapping its de minimis limit following a 53% increase in low-value imports. It says that £5.9bn of low-value products are now flooding into the UK annually, further endangering Britain's High Streets. Following President Trump's long-planned ending of duty-free de minimis packages from China into the USA,
  • Klaipeda Port to develop Jurbarkas as inland cargo hub
    Klaipeda Port Authority has signed an agreement with Jurbarkas District Municipality to operate one of the quays at Jurbarkas, paving the way for the development of a modern inland cargo port. The Nemunas River, a key transport artery in Lithuania, offers an environmentally friendly route for cargo transportation. "Developing Jurbarkas Port will strengthen Lithuania's logistics system and create
  • RAD Propulsion and Williams Shipping launch zero-emission marine operation
    RAD Propulsion, a Southampton-based specialist in electric marine propulsion, has partnered with Williams Shipping to deliver local zero-emission vessel operations in Southampton's busy port waters. The project combined RAD's electric propulsion technology and autonomous capabilities with Williams Shipping's expertise in marine operations and harbour authority coordination. Together, they deploye
  • Constanta Port strengthens role as key gateway for Asian trade
    Constanta Port, Romania's largest sea terminal and a major hub in the Black Sea, handled over 96% of the country's maritime cargo in 2024. Its importance has grown amid infrastructure investments exceeding €250 million, including expanded quay areas, RO-RO and project cargo terminals, and upgraded rail and road access. The port's significance has also increased since Ukraine's Odesa port shutdown
  • Port of Charleston expands infrastructure
    Construction at the Port of Charleston is moving ahead on key projects aimed at boosting rail capacity and expanding the Leatherman Terminal. At the Leatherman Rail Facility, all six electric rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) have been installed, and commissioning work has begun. When complete in early 2026, the facility will handle 1 million rail lifts per year. Work is also underway on a dedica
  • MPC Container Ships standardizes FleetVision across fleet
    MPC Container Ships (MPCC) is expanding its partnership with ShipIn Systems by rolling out the FleetVision platform across its entire fleet. The decision follows a successful pilot program. Also, reinforces MPCC's focus on crew safety, operational efficiency, and smart maritime technology. FleetVision is ShipIn's AI-powered visual analytics system. It gives real-time visibility into shipboard ope
  • Port of Oakland container volumes jump in July
    Container traffic at the Port of Oakland surged in July, rebounding sharply from June as importers accelerated shipments ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline. Loaded imports jumped 31.4%, from 70,334 TEUs in June to 92,392 TEUs, marking the highest monthly total so far in 2025. "This front-loading clearly drove the month's strong performance," said Bryan Brandes, Port of Oakland Maritime Directo
  • Grimaldi last conro player standing
    The Grimaldi group is the only one that continues to operate container ro-ro (conro) ships, as the Italian operator still believes in the concept of transporting containers, cars, trucks and wheeled project cargoes on a single purpose-built ship, according to Alphaliner. Since 2023, only six deep-sea conro vessels have entered service, all built by South Korea's HD Hyundai Mipo for Grimaldi. Othe
  • Imabari Shipbuilding delivers 13,900-TEU containership
    Imabari Shipbuilding delivered the 13,900-TEU containership ONE SINCERITY from its Hiroshima Shipyard. The vessel is designed exclusively for container transport, with a capacity of 13,932 TEU. Its deck features up to four rushing bridges and ample space for frozen containers. The ship can also carry hazardous cargo in line with the IMDG Code. The vessel incorporates advanced environmental featur
  • ZIM reports financial results for Q2 2025
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced today its consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. For the second quarter of 2025, ZIM reported a net income of $24 million (compared to $373 million in the second quarter of 2024), or diluted earnings per share of $0.19 (compared to $3.08 in the second quarter of 2024). Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $472 million,
  • Damen Folla unveils new aquaculture service vessel
    Damen Shipyards Group and Folla Maritime have launched their new joint venture, Damen Folla, during the Aqua Nor exhibition in Trondheim. The move marks the next step in their partnership to deliver sustainable vessel solutions for the aquaculture sector. The venture builds on Damen's majority stake in Folla Maritime, announced in April. Folla Maritime brings decades of experience in aluminium wo
  • DHL Supply Chain appoints new CEO for Europe
    DHL Supply Chain has appointed Rainer Haag as CEO for Europe. He succeeds Hendrik Venter, who takes over as global CEO and joins the DHL Group Management Board. Haag will oversee 16 Central European markets. He reports directly to Venter. Haag joined DHL in 2010. He has held senior roles across Europe, including CEO DHL Supply Chain Germany & Alps. In that role, he expanded the Florstadt healthca
  • CMA CGM adjusts SAINT LAURENT (SL1) service
    CMA CGM has announced a rotation change on its SAINT LAURENT (SL1) service, which connects North Europe and Canada, to enhance schedule reliability and ensure efficient transit times. Previous Rotation: Bremerhaven (NTB) - Rotterdam (Delta II) - Antwerp (PSA) - Montreal (Racine) - Halifax (Halterm) New Rotation (effective August 2025): Antwerp (DPW) - Bremerhaven (NTB) - Rotterdam (RWG) - Montrea
  • Godby Shipping expands fleet
    Godby Shipping has acquired the RoRo vessel Transporter from Eckerö Shipping Ab Ltd, marking a key step in the company's fleet expansion and long-term commitment to serving its core customers. Built in 1991, Transporter offers a capacity of about 1,250 lane meters and is well-suited for paper transport as well as a wide range of rolling cargo, including trailers, mafis, trucks, and heavy machiner
  • Porto Itapoá launches RTG Optimization with Kaleris
    Porto Itapoá has completed the first phase of its RTG-Optimization project, a multi-stage rollout designed to improve yard crane operations at the Brazilian container terminal. The terminal, one of South America's busiest, is working with supply chain software provider Kaleris to enhance efficiency and automate yard processes through its N4 terminal operating system. COO Sergni Pessoa Rosa Jr. sa
  • KCCI slips 3.7% on falling Busan export rates
    According to Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), the Korea Ocean Business Corp. (KOBC) reported Monday that its KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI) slipped 3.67% week-on-week to 1,993 points. The decline came as spot rates for container exports out of Busan continued to weaken on major lanes to Europe, the U.S., and Latin America's east coast. Rates to the U.S. West Coas
  • Anglo-Eastern upgrades Hadley Fleet with NexusWave
    Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, has confirmed that Anglo-Eastern will roll out its NexusWave connectivity solution across the Hadley Shipping Group fleet under its management. Hadley Shipping, a long-time Inmarsat customer, will now move to the multi-orbit, fully managed NexusWave platform. The upgrade is designed to deliver faster speeds, stronger cybersecurity, and a scalable digital backbon
  • Trade Tech, TradeWaltz to digitize Japan-U.S. Trade
    Trade Tech Inc. and TradeWaltz Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the GRACE (Global Reliable Authorized Commerce Express) project. The partnership aims to digitize Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) trade processes and streamline supply chains between Japan and the United States. The AEO system certifies trusted operators who meet security and compliance standards, al
  • Meet ASTM Standards With the Top 9 Testing Machines
    ASTM International is a globally recognized standards organization with tens of thousands of members. These parties collaborate to combine science, engineering and sound judgment to improve material performance, manufacturing processes and industrial consistency. The organization publishes over 12,000 ASTM standards annually in a book exceeding 85 volumes. Becoming familiar with the relevant part
  • DHL Supply Chain appoints first CEO for Middle East & Africa
    DHL Supply Chain has named Orkun Saruhanoglu as its first Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The new role reflects the company's growing focus on the region. Saruhanoglu, a DHL veteran of 27 years, will report directly to Hendrik Venter, recently appointed CEO of DHL Supply Chain. He previously led DHL operations in Türkiye and Central & Eastern Europe, where he expande
  • Why Your Security Desk Is Slowing Down Port Operations
    Photo courtesy of Unsplash At a busy port, time isn't just money; it's momentum. Delays at the entry gate aren't just minor hiccups; they're operational risks. In busy ports, where every second counts, long wait times at the security desk create bottlenecks that ripple through the entire supply chain. Paper logbooks, manual data entry, and outdated systems stall the flow of people and vehicles an
  • Global container volumes grow in first half of 2025
    Despite turbulent trade conditions, global container volumes recorded steady growth in the first half of 2025. According to provisional figures from Container Trades Statistics, worldwide full TEU volumes rose by 4.5% between January and June, reaching 93.5 million TEU. Intercontinental cargoes increased by 4.7% to 62.6 million TEU, while intra-regional volumes advanced by a slightly lower 3.3% t

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Splash web site
AUGUST 20, 2025
  • Tanker hit in Russian drone strike on Izmail port
    A Panama-flagged chemical/oil products tanker has reportedly been severely damaged in Russian drone strike at the port of Izmail, Ukraine. The 7,842 dwt Excellion was moored at the eastern pier of the Izmail Oil Transshipment Complex during the early hours of August 20 when a series of UAV strikes were launched by Russian forces against ...
  • Neutralising the boxship orderbook would require scrapping every pre-2010 vessel
    The tremendous, record volume of container newbuildings due to enter the market in the coming years will require a huge swathe of the box fleet to be scrapped, something that is not happening at present. Splash's lead story yesterday carried data from Linerlytica suggesting the container orderbook had hit 10.4m teu, with the orderbook ratio ...
  • TMS Cardiff Gas and Celsius tied to $1.5bn Samsung LNG orders
    Two well-known names in LNG shipping have been linked to fresh orders at Samsung Heavy Industries, as newbuilding activity in the gas carrier segment shows signs of life. The South Korean yard confirmed this week it had secured contracts for six 174,000 cu m vessels worth around $1.5bn. While owners were not publicly disclosed, industry ...
  • SFL bags $225m in Maersk charter extensions
    John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation has locked in fresh revenue with Maersk, agreeing to five-year charter extensions for three 9,500 teu container ships, starting in 2026. The renewed deals will add around $225m to the company's contracted backlog. The vessels will remain with the Danish liner through to 2031, the New York-listed owner said in its ...
  • C Transport Maritime: Radziwill's take on tariffs and dry bulk
    Donald Trump's tariffs have had a surprising effect on the shipping's largest sector, argues one of the most famous names in dry bulk in today's Maritime CEO interview. "The shifts in global trades they caused have helped improve the dry bulk freight supply/demand picture mostly via increased tonne mile demand, which has raised spot and ...
  • Flex LNG firms up ship refinancings
    Flex LNG has signed a $175m sale and leaseback deal with an unnamed Asian-based lease provider for its LNG carrier Flex Resolute. The 2020-built 173,400 cu m vessel will be sold and then chartered back on a bareboat basis for around 10 years, with an age-adjusted repayment profile of roughly 21 years. The deal, expected ...
  • US to hold over 30 offshore oil and gas auctions through 2040
    The Trump administration has unveiled a schedule to hold more than 30 offshore oil and gas lease sales over the next 15 years. The schedule includes 30 lease sales through 2040 in the Gulf of Mexico. The first sale in the Gulf is set for December 10, 2025. From next year, there will be two ...
  • Black pipes land in Europe as UK backs ship carbon capture trial
    Giant black pipes inserted into the funnels of ships to contain emissions will be seen in Europe for the first time, following UK government funding to get California-based STAX Engineering's carbon capture kit to British ports. STAX Engineering is working with UK-based onboard carbon capture specialist Seabound, Associated British Ports (ABP), and Lomar Shipping to ...
  • Hanwha Ocean and Hyundai E&C form offshore wind partnership
    Shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean has teamed up with compatriot Hyundai Engineering & Construction to strengthen South Korea's offshore wind supply chain by partnering on EPC projects. The collaboration between the two companies will begin on the Shinan Ui offshore wind farm. Under a memorandum of understanding, Hanwha Ocean will oversee offshore installations while Hyundai E&C ...
  • OceanPact scores $582m worth of vessel deals with Petrobras
    Brazilian offshore vessel owner and services provider OceanPact has signed four new contracts with Petrobras, totalling approximately $582m (BRL 3.2bn). The contracts are for the chartering of the Parcel do Bandolim, Parcel das Timbebas, Parcel das Paredes, and Parcel dos Reis ROV support vessels (RSVs) over four years. The vessels will be employed in operations ...
  • Bocimar offloads newcastlemax trio to Asyad
    The standout deal in the capesize segment this week has come from CMB.TECH's dry bulk arm, Bocimar, which is in the process of offloading three newcastlemax bulk carriers. Brokers tell Splash that the Belgian owner has struck an agreement linking Asyad Shipping - the state-backed Omani giant formerly known as Oman Shipping - to the ...
  • Golden Ocean name consigned to history after CMB.TECH takeover
    One of the world's most famous names in shipping has disappeared following a shareholder vote yesterday in Bermuda. Golden Ocean Group, originally founded in 1978 by Fred Cheng before being sold under Chapter 11 protection to John Fredriksen's Frontline in 2000, has now been folded into Alexander Saverys-led CMB.TECH with its shares delisted in New ...
  • Do dual-fuel engines bring dual trouble or double opportunity?
    Philippos Ioulianou, managing director of EmissionLink, writes for Splash today. As the clock ticks down to FuelEU enforcement in January and the International Maritime Organization's 2050 net-zero target looms, dual-fuel engines have become the frontline tool for navigating tightening emissions rules. But there's a catch. Owning a dual-fuel engine doesn't mean you're ready to benefit ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 20, 2025
  • Still no final USTR rule less than two months before port fee deadline
    The USTR port fee plan has been heavily watered down, but it will be costly nonetheless. There is still no...
  • Zim warns of transpacific spot rate weakness through year-end
    US tariffs have led to market turbulence for ocean carriers like Zim. Liner companies are still posting profits amid falling...
  • Renewed sanctions on Iran mean legal minefield for marine insurers and shipowners
    No blanket ban on trading with Middle East country or insuring vessels, but expect additional hoops to jump through
  • Massive increase in calls at Syrian ports seen after sanctions lifted
    The number of cargo-carrying vessels calling at Syrian ports has risen by 338% since sanctions were lifted, although dark activity...
  • Why has the European bunker market been left to regulate itself?
    The Bunkering Services Initiative was launched by some of the biggest names in shipping last month in the Amsterdam, Rotterdam...
  • Silence greets US attack on IMO deal. But has it struck a chord?
    No one has jumped to say so, but the Trump administration's bid to derail the net zero agreement this October...
  • Vintage tankers dominate as 2025 S&P volumes slide
    Market remains dominated by older vessels, amid stricter sanctions on Russia and Iran that have increased demand for alternatives to...
  • CMB.Tech completes Golden Ocean merger
    Golden Ocean shareholders received a total of 95.9m CMB.Tech shares as a payment for the merger, as the bulker owner...
  • Odfjell unconcerned by spot rate reduction as it posts increased profit
    Seaborne chemical trade estimates forecast volumes will remain flat or increase slightly in the remainder of 2025, but stronger MR...
  • Charles Taylor adds to Asia-Pacific marine team
    Loss adjuster appoints Gordon Tennant as regional director for marine technical services in Asia
  • Marine insurers must take on modern slavery in maritime industries, IUMI warns
    Call comes ahead of trade association's annual conference in Singapore next month
  • The Daily View: In the eye of the beholder
  • TS Lines upsizes boxship order from 4,300 to 5,300 teu as profits surge
    Move is part of the carrier's fleet expansion, with strong profit forecasts driven by recent deliveries of larger vessels
  • Daily Briefing
    US ports: So far so good, but tariff fallout 'lag' is ending | Shadow LPG fleet continues swelling as sanctions...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 20, 2025
  • MSC's legal woes escalate in India after late-May ship capsizing
    The incident has sparked a wave of claim filings from individual shippers and state authorities against the world's largest container carrier, resulting in arrest orders for as many as five sister ships thus far.
  • J.B. Hunt reduces peak season surcharge on Southern California moves
    Domestic intermodal volumes have been stagnant on partner BNSF Railway out of Los Angeles, likely dulling the justification for the original $1,500 fee.
  • Trans-Pacific spot market exposure drags down Zim's Q2 earnings
    With 70% of its volume moving under spot rates, there was no escape from the volatile US-China tariff battle.
  • US ports look to DOT to close big funding gap for project grants
    US ports want the federal government to increase the amount set aside for infrastructure grants in the DOT's next budget, saying ports are an integral part of the nation's road and rail network.
  • Sharp rise in Hamburg first-half volume driven by growth in Asian, Baltic trade
    New carrier services improved connections between Hamburg and the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and India, while hinterland traffic has continued to develop.
  • Blue Yonder's 'returns' tech acquisition highlights growing demand from retailers
    The focus on incorporating returns technology for retailers is driven by data showing that the cost for them to acquire new customers far exceeds the cost of retaining existing customers.
  • CMA CGM accelerates $232 million Syrian Med port expansion project
    The development of the war-damaged Latakia International Container Terminal, which handles 95% of Syria's containerized trade, is aimed at increasing the port's handling capacity to 1 million TEUs.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 20, 2025
  • Samsung Electronics units seek to throw out Cosco's returned fire in US fee spat
    South Korean company seeks dismissal of complaint as Chinese liner operator alleges effort to get out of $4.2m in fees
  • Seaspan signs $1.2bn order for a dozen neo-panamaxes
    Company makes its third renminbi newbuilding deal with Chinese yards
  • This year hasn't been as bad as we thought, says Hapag boss
    CEO is bullish on outlook despite tariff pressure
  • Flex sees almost 9% of 'active' LNG carrier fleet as idling or laid up
    Interim CEO Marius Foss says new wave of LNG projects will absorb tonnage
  • Brazilian offshore vessel player scores $585m charter deals with Petrobras
    Deal is 'an important milestone'
  • Compliant tanker fleet shifts westwards as trade patterns evolve
    Sentosa Ship Brokers believes North and South America will continue to be a strong source of crude cargoes
  • Container ship orderbook-to-fleet ratio hits highest level in 15 years
    Fears of overcapacity grow as orderbook breaches 10m teu
  • Odfjell says zero new chemical tanker orders is 'most positive news' of second quarter
    Norwegian owner accounts for 14% of specialist fleet orderbook
  • ExxonMobil linked to charters on two LNG bunker vessel newbuildings
    US major believed to have fixed one ship each from two separate owners as it joins rivals in growing sector
  • Zim profit slashed amid 'challenging and unpredictable market dynamics'
    Carrier upgrades full-year earnings outlook as it remains mute on management buyout
  • Shadow fleet a 'ridiculously inefficient way' to run tanker shipping, says Odfjell boss
    Harald Fotland says he does not have a good answer as to what happens if Ukraine peace deal is struck
  • Meet the dark-fleet kingpin whose network stretches from shadow tankers to alleged arms trading
    Scion of well-connected Iranian family accused of running more than 100-ship fleet in Iranian and Russian trades
  • Torm's $857m refinancing deal unlocks dividend upside, Clarksons says
    Lower margins should lead to higher payouts, analysts believe
  • Scorpio Tankers LR2s fixed for five years
    Public product carrier giant takes book of period fixtures to nearly 20 tankers
  • S&P specialist leaves Affinity
    Speculation reignites on destination for noted sale-and-purchase broker
  • Russian drone attack 'disables' tanker in Ukrainian port
    Raid may be a response to sinking of Russian weapons ship
  • Maersk hires Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen as new chief of staff
    New position created in the group for internal hire
  • John Fredriksen's Flex LNG pushes ahead with ship refinancings in 'rare' year for charter rates
    Company stock to delist from Oslo Stock Exchange on 15 September
  • Alexander Saverys hails 'transformation' as CMB.Tech and Golden Ocean unite to form a capital markets shipping giant
    Belgian boss says: "Decarbonise today to navigate tomorrow"
  • Flex LNG stock drops as Fearnleys highlights risk for contract extensions
    Analysts see downside risk for 2026 estimates
  • DOF Group reaping rewards from Maersk merger as dividends stack up
    Company makes good on dividend promise in June, with another set for September
  • Flex LNG stock falls as Fearnleys warns on contract extension risk
    Analysts see downside risk for 2026 estimates
  • Fresh blow for Braemar: Four deepsea tanker brokers quit
    Latest walkouts pose questions for one of the world's largest shipbrokers
  • Odfjell sheds final lease financing deals by buying two more tankers
    Norwegian owner acquires chemical carriers at below market value
  • John Fredriksen's Flex LNG pushes ahead with ship refinancings in 'rare' year for charter rates
    Company stock to deslist from Oslo Stock Exchange on 15 September
  • Flex LNG pushes ahead with ship refinancings in 'rare' year for charter rates
    Company stock to deslist from Oslo Stock Exchange on 15 September
  • Trader Gunvor piles in for crude tankers as Sinokor and Trafigura rejig VLCC fleet
    Activity picks up in term market, driven by requirements of Swiss giant's Clearlake Shipping operation
  • Christen Sveaas' Kistefos raises $63m in bond tap issue
    New bonds issued at 102% of par
  • Chinese leasing company puts modern kamsarmax bulker onto the auction block
    Recent online auctions of kamsarmax tonnage have brought in good results for sellers
  • Elderly Chinese bulker sells for knock-down price via online auction platform
    Owner Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping is preparing to take delivery of 16 newbuildings
  • Cosco locks in container ship duo amid healthy demand for period deals
    Cosco Shipping Lines charters classic panamax while OOCL is tied to feeder vessel
  • Baltimore channel reopened at site where hatch cover blew off in bulker explosion
    Area included waters that were blocked by Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
  • 'Endless marriage': Adnoc L&S and chemical giant share vision for gas shipping joint venture
    Adnoc L&S and Wanhua Chemical say they intend for their rapidly growing joint venture to go from strength to strength
  • SFL shares plunge after dividend cut leads analyst to trim price target
    BTIG blames vessel redeliveries and soft drilling market for reduction in John Fredriksen-backed company's payout
  • Baltimore channel closed at site where hatch cover blew off in bulker explosion
    Area includes waters that were blocked by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 20, 2025
  • Richard Smith nominated to FedEx board, opening succession path to CEO
    The son of the late FedEx founder has been nominated to the board of directors, in what could be an initial step in his succession to CEO.
  • Trump trade war on the trans-Pacific hits Zim Q2 profits
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. saw earnings sag as President Trump's trade war on China hit trans-Pacific container volumes.

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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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