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Exim India web site
JANUARY 22, 2025
  • Supply chains being revamped worldwide to adhere to fragmented global environment: Report
  • CONquest 2025 - Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2025 to bring the fraternity together for a topical deliberation and deserving recognitions in New Delhi on Feb. 7
  • DPA achieves single-day dry cargo handling record
  • ADB team visits Haldia to explore potential for rail-based cargo movement connecting Bhutan and Nepal
  • Export of 1 MT sugar allowed
  • Aframax tanker freight rates on the Kozmino-China route at a high
  • India prepares trade strategy to meet Trump moves on tariffsa
  • India to launch National Critical Mineral Mission to reduce imports
  • 'Further digitalisation and automation of freight operations could be prioritised to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of logistics'
  • SCMTR being implemented in a phased manner at ports
  • Minister inaugurates key development projects at JNPA
  • Panama rejects Trump's pledge to take back the Panama Canal
  • Blue Dart launches India's largest Integrated Operating Facility in Delhi
  • Asia rates remain high despite seasonal slowdown
  • Air Kerala announces CIAL to be its hub for ops
  • FedEx Surround all set to drive smart logistics in India

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 22, 2025
  • 30 million t logistics package finalised
  • Prepared for the transition to e-mobility
  • Qantas Airways joins Aapa
  • Edray picks COO
  • Savannah speeds Indian cargo by eight days
  • Major order for Rheinmetall Man
  • CN Logistics launches international charter flights
  • Transco founds new customs business
  • Kalmar and MPDC deepen collaboration
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A second managing director for AeroLogic
  • Deploying the newest ETV in the kingdom
  • Northern route now allows refrigerated rail transport

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Cargo sector concern after shock admin change at the TSA
  • Xeneta appoints Marie-Pierre Rogers as new board of directors chair
  • Returning to Suez and rates: the shipping contract conundrum
  • Expeditors in court - new motion in, new allegations emerge
  • South Korea moves to support export supply chains as tariffs loom
  • Déjà vu: Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd shuffle port calls on transatlantic services
  • More than 220 China-built ships at risk from US trade reprisal
  • US transport chief slams rail carriers for retaliation against critics
  • Service return to using Suez Canal 'just a one-off' says CMA CGM

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Trump executive order pauses offshore wind leasing
    Among the slew of executive orders signed by President Donald J. Trump yesterday was one announcing a "temporary withdrawal of all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind leasing and
  • Flemish Government orders new methanol-ready hybrid pilot boat
    Belgium's Flemish Government has ordered a new 80 meter EUR 54.36 million battery hybrid pilot boat. Its current Pilot Boat 1 and Pilot Boat 7 are due for replacement and the new
  • SEFE and Höegh Evi to develop international clean hydrogen supply chains
    German government-owned energy company SEFE and FSRU-owner Höegh Evi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop international supply chains for clean hydrogen to be delivered to Germany and other

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Container News web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Hiab secures major US orders for MOFFETT forklifts and HIAB cranes
    Hiab, part of Cargotec, has secured substantial orders for MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts and HIAB loader cranes in the United States. Two major customers in the home improvement sector placed MOFFETT orders valued at US$20.1 million. Separately, a roofing and building materials distributor ordered a combination of MOFFETTs and HIABs totalling US$6.1 million. These orders were recorded in Q4 202
  • EQUANS and INOCEL join forces to revolutionize decarbonized energy solutions
    EQUANS and INOCEL have announced a partnership to develop an energy storage and production solution utilizing decarbonized hydrogen. This collaboration combines the expertise of INOCEL, a leader in high-power hydrogen fuel cells, and EQUANS, a global leader in the energy and services sector, to address the challenges of low-carbon energy production. The goal is to provide a turnkey, high-performa
  • Houthis permit tanker passage through Red Sea, but uncertainty remains
    In a significant development, Yemen's Houthi group has granted passage to US and British ships and tankers through the Red Sea without targeting them. This decision aligns with the broader ceasefire agreement in Gaza, hinting at a potential de-escalation in regional hostilities.
  • Panama Canal in the Spotlight of Geopolitical Developments After Trump's Inauguration
    In his first hours as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump initiated significant changes impacting the maritime sector, including efforts to regain control of the Panama Canal, proposing a new name for the Gulf of Mexico, and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. In the wake of Trump's speech yesterday, Panamanian authorities said they have initiated an audit of Hutchison Ports.
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Personal Injury Claim
    When filing a personal injury claim, avoiding common mistakes can greatly strengthen your case. Seek immediate medical attention, as untreated injuries can worsen and complicate your claim. Document evidence thoroughly, including photos, witness statements, and medical records. Stay mindful of deadlines, as missing them can result in forfeiting your right to compensation. Exercise caution when sp
  • The Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer vs. Going It Alone
    Hiring a car accident lawyer offers you significant advantages over trying to handle your auto accident case alone. They understand the complex legal jargon and can navigate the intricacies of your case, ensuring you don't overlook essential details. A lawyer maximizes your compensation by expertly calculating damages and using effective negotiation strategies against insurance companies that oft
  • Houthis will probably reduce attacks on Red Sea, Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds, but resumption very likely
    The Houthis will likely reduce the frequency of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea while the ceasefire remains in place, but the ceasefire is very likely to collapse beyond its initial phase. The Houthis claimed in their statement on 19 January that attacks on Israeli-owned vessels would also cease if all three proposed phases of the ceasefire were implemented, which currently include the Israel
  • PSA Ventures to accelerate sustainable innovation in global supply chains
    PSA International has announced the evolution of its innovation and startup accelerator platform, PSA unboXed, into PSA Ventures-a venture capital arm and venture builder. Building on the solid foundation of PSA unboXed, PSA Ventures will expand its scope beyond supporting startups. It will focus on commercializing intellectual property developed through partnerships with research institutions an
  • Wan Hai leases containers from SeaCube
    Wan Hai has agreed to lease over 5,000 containers from SeaCube Leasing for more than US$30 million. In particular, the Taiwanese liner operator said in a Taiwan Stock Exchange filing that it will rent 5,350 boxes for US$34.95 million. Like several liner operators, Wan Hai has been procuring more containers in line with a growing fleet, after soaring profits in 2024 in the wake of the Red Sea cris
  • Sallaum Lines partners with Wärtsilä to accelerate decarbonization efforts
    Technology group Wärtsilä has secured an order to supply its EnergoFlow solution and Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP) for three Pure Car/Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels owned by Sallaum Lines, a global RoRo cargo operator. These upgrades will significantly enhance the propulsion efficiency of the vessels, leading to reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. Wärtsilä booked the order in the fourt
  • Best Practices for Managing Employee Benefits in the Logistics Sector to Boost Retention & Efficiency
    Photo by Tiger Lily on Pexels Managing employee benefits in the logistics sector can feel like navigating a complex supply chain. With a workforce that often operates around the clock, ensuring competitive and well-structured benefits is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. It's not just about offering perks-it's about tailoring solutions that meet the unique needs of an industry driv
  • Personal Care and Long-Distance Travel: Tips for Comfort and Well-Being
    Photo by Vladimir Srajber on Pexels Long-distance travel can be thrilling, but it often takes a toll on our bodies and minds. From jet lag to dry skin, the challenges of staying fresh and healthy while on the move are real. As we navigate time zones and cramped spaces, personal care becomes more than just a routine-it's essential for maintaining our well-being. But how do we strike the right bala
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    The emergence of various trading platforms is motivating the young generations continuously to be involved with online trading. However, there are

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Splash web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Mercurius back at New Jiangzhou Shipyard for more chemical tankers
    Dutch owner Mercurius Shipping has returned to China's Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry for more stainless steel chemical tankers. The inland waterway shipping player has signed up for a pair of 6,000 newbuilds, with delivery likely by June and September 2026. No price has been given for the 135-m-long vessels, the same as with ...
  • Østensjø Rederi rakes in over $260m in vessel contracts and extensions
    Norwegian offshore shipowner and operator Østensjø Rederi has revealed several new contracts and extensions for its fleet worth approximately NOK 3bn ($263m). The company agreed to extend existing contracts with DeepOcean for the 2016-built Edda Freya and the 2008-built Edda Flora through 2026 and the 2008-built Edda Fauna through 2027. The start of the contracts ...
  • Global Energy and Towngas team up for methanol bunker supply
    Singapore's Global Energy Trading, part of Global Energy Group, and The Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop green methanol supply solutions for the shipping industry across Asia. Towngas has a methanol production plant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, employing proprietary technology to convert biomass and municipal ...
  • Höegh Evi and SEFE partner on hydrogen supply chain development
    Norwegian marine infrastructure provider Höegh Evi has teamed up with Berlin-based Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) to develop clean hydrogen supply chains for Germany and Europe. The company formerly known as Höegh LNG has signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the duo jointly analyse the technical and commercial feasibility of various corridors for ...
  • Next Geosolutions wins pair of deals worth $42m from Prysmian
    Italian cabling giant Prysmian has awarded two contracts worth €41m ($42.5m) for work on UK subsea power systems in the North Sea to compatriot Next Geosolutions. The deal is for detailed survey services that will provide data for the design and engineering of the Eastern Green Link 1 and 2 submarine power cable systems. NextGeo ...
  • Pleiades swells LR1 orders at New Times
    Greek tanker owner Pleiades Shipping is pressing ahead with its fleet rejuvenation programme with three additional LR1 newbuilds in China. The Kifissia-based company has revealed a 73,000 dwt trio booked at New Times Shipbuilding for delivery in 2028. Last October, brokers reported a deal for two firm and two optional units costing around $55m each, ...
  • Gulf Marine Services secures vessel contract extension
    London-listed liftboat operator Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won a contract extension for one of its vessels operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. According to the company, the extension is for one of its large-class vessels and will last a total of 171 days. Financial details of the deal and the customer were not ...
  • Trump makes good on promise to halt offfshore wind
    The freshly inaugurated 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, signed many executive orders during his first evening in office, one of which directed the Treasury Department to freeze new offshore wind leases on the country's outer continental shelf. This particular move has been in the headlines for some time, ever since Republican representative ...
  • Fratelli Cosulich adds to methanol-ready bunker tankers orderbook
    Italian owner Fratelli Cosulich has firmed up one more methanol-ready chemical bunkering tanker newbuild at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding in China. The deal covers a 7,999 dwt IMO type 2 bunker vessel, designed to carry a variety of cargoes, including fuel oil, biofuels, and methanol. Last July, the Genoa-based company booked up to four newbuilds ...
  • Panama Canal, Paris Agreement and Gulf of Mexico: the three shipping takeaways from Trump's first hours back
    Wresting back control of the Panama Canal, renaming the Gulf of Mexico and exiting from the Paris Agreement were three of the shipping takeaways in the first hours following the inauguration of Donald Trump yesterday as the 47th president of the United States. Trump wasted little time getting down to his agenda, signing many executive ...
  • Galaxy Leader crew's 14-month incarceration by the Houthis nears its end
    It has now been 429 days that the crew of the Galaxy Leader car carrier have been held hostage by the Houthis in Yemen. However, for the first time during this 14-month incarceration there is hope that the 25 crewmembers could be freed imminently in connection with the phase one ceasefire agreed between Israel and ...
  • Huge slice of the global dry bulk and tanker fleets approaches retirement age
    A year is a long time in shipping as new data on global fleet ages clearly shows. Greek broker Xclusiv Shipbrokers has some sobering statistics on the growing vintage state of the global dry bulk and tanker fleets. "Turning into 2025, vessels have added one year to their age, significantly altering the current discussion around ...
  • Shipping coalition deploys novel tech in bid to slash methane slip
    Safetytech Accelerator, in collaboration with Chevron, Carnival Corporation, Shell and Seapeak, has completed three technology feasibility studies as part of its flagship Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII). The results of these feasibility studies showed potential to cut fugitive methane emissions in the maritime industry. MAMII is exploring options to advance these resea
  • Mitsui OSK Lines debuts MOL CART
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has launched a new business-to-consumer (B2C) called MOL CART providing an international delivery and forwarding service for overseas residents, as well as serving as

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • VLCC spot rates sink 11% despite US sanctions on Russian cargoes
    US sanctions are pushing down the pricing of Russian Urals and EPSO crude, and pushing up freight rates for shadow...
  • Tanker and bulker fleets look older a year on, says Xclusiv
    Trump administration's action against Chinese builders, if it comes, is 'problematic' in view of industry's need for yard capacity
  • Capital partners Force Technology for 'first' XR bridge simulator in Europe
    System seen not only as empowering seafarers to meet industry requirements but reducing environmental impact of training activities
  • CMA CGM first to buy Wartsila methane-cutting tech
    French container line CMA CGM has ordered Wartsila's new EnviroPac add-on to cut methane slip from eight 9,200 boxships it...
  • Baltic Dry Index sinks to its lowest point in 19 months
    Both the panamax and supramax segments continue to struggle but the foundation stone of capesizes has also began to fall...
  • BHP announces strong copper and iron ore production in half-year results
    Australia-based BHP's iron ore production could once again break records in 2024/25, with guidance set at 255-265.5m tonnes
  • Big questions remain on IMO carbon price and fuel standard
    The IMO has heard 'serious concerns' about the lack of in-depth discussions on how its carbon pricing tool will work...
  • Containership charter rates stay firm as potential Red Sea return looms
    Charter rates remain firm but a reversal could be looming should vessels return to the Suez Canal. Up to 2m...
  • Contships aims to issue $100m Nordic bond
    Arctic Securities and Fearnleys appointed joint bookrunners
  • Adnoc L&S switches management of 20 tankers to Navig8 in integration push
    Switch in commercial management follows the completion of 80% acquisition of Navig8 by ADNOC L&S earlier this month
  • Galaxy Leader crew to be released soon, says Houthi leader
    After 429 days in captivity, the crew of car carrier Galaxy Leader could be nearing the end of their ordeal...
  • China's shipbuilders ride order boom to new heights but geopolitical headwinds loom
    Chinese shipbuilders scored significant gains in orders and market share in 2024, but rising geopolitical tension, particularly with the US...
  • West of England to expand war risk offering in wake of Gaza ceasefire
    Richard Turner anticipates slow resumption of Red Sea and Israel trade as networks and schedules are rearranged
  • The Daily View: Slow returns
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • South Korea's 'Big 3' builders poised to post first collective annual profit since 2011
    HD KOSE, Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy are expected to report full-year operating profits collectively for the first time in...
  • MOL completes Gearbulk acquisition to expand open hatch fleet
    Japanese shipping giant has consolidated Gearbulk into its balance sheet with a 72% stake, expanding the group's dry bulker fleet...
  • Daily Briefing
    Houthis announce partial stop to Red Sea attacks | Red Sea shipping return inches closer but freight rate plunge feared...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Prologis sees post-election rush for logistics real estate in US
    Increased demand and diminishing new capacity will lead to an inflection point for logistics rents in a stronger second half of 2025, executives at the real estate developer say.
  • Trump appoints Louis Sola to chairman's slot at FMC
    Just ahead of November's election, then-Commissioner Sola laid out "America First" initiatives during an October speech, highlighting the further development of LNG export facilities and the fuel's impact on ship bunkering.
  • Flexport alums arm 3PLs with tools to refine shipper outreach
    A startup founded and backed by ex-Flexport sales executives is aiming to help shippers manage the flood of outbound sales efforts they receive from logistics providers.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • US-listed tanker stocks continue three-day nosedive after gains
    Equities struggle on a big day for stock market on first Trump trading
  • Bulker owners sweat on US tariffs with big ships facing largest hurdles in 'challenging year'
    Bulker market facing demand drop with two largest commodities on the slide in 2025
  • Trump orders Howard Lutnick to carry out sweeping tariff review
    But first-day orders stops short of immediate tariffs
  • Trump's orders deliver blow to US clean fuel funding
    Future funding for green fuels in limbo as Trump pauses Inflation Reduction Act disbursements
  • MSC swerves Red Sea return as CMA CGM dips a toe back in troubled waters
    The worlds' largest container liner operator says the security situation remains unclear
  • Hopes rise for release of Galaxy Leader crew
    Houthi spokesman says release expected in days but shipowner remains in the dark
  • 'Infinitely complex situation': Ardmore Shipping still steering clear of Red Sea despite Houthis ceasefire
    Irish product tanker company mulls whether returning to shorter voyages is worth the risk
  • Donald Trump promotes ex-shipbroker to lead Federal Maritime Commission
    Biden-appointed chairman Daniel Maffei to continue as commissioner
  • Shipowners face huge settlement claims from new fuels liability blind spot
    These hazardous and noxious substances not covered by various liability limitation regimes, leaving owners vulnerable
  • Greece's Perogiannakis family snaps up capesize as it returns to bulker business after over a decade away
    Expanding tanker player Perosea Shipping has made a dash for bulker tonnage
  • Semiramis Paliou-backed OceanPal exits capesize bulkers with latest sale
    Deal for vintage vessel comes with asset values on the slide
  • Shipowners face huge settlement claims from new fuels liability blindspot
    New fuels are currently not covered by various liability limitation regimes, leaving owners vulnerable
  • Oslo-listed heavyweights cash in as Chinese buyers go head to head with MSC in S&P market
    Boxship S&P and charter markets keep humming despite falling freight rates
  • Golar FLNG unit takes on first feed gas from BP project
    First export cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim due this quarter
  • Oil Brokerage hires former oil major man to head freight derivatives in US
    OB name moves on after parent's November acquisition by Poten owner
  • Solvang unveils 'world-first' large-scale carbon capture and storage system retrofit
    New technology has been installed on Norwegian owner's gas carrier Clipper Eris
  • Oil Brokerage hires former oil major man to head freight forwarding agreements in US
    OB name moves on after parent's November acquisition by Poten owner
  • Big oil-backed methane abatement group targets three technologies with potential to cut maritime emissions
    Feasibility studies completed, with onboard trials next on agenda
  • Ostensjo Rederi reveals offshore contracts worth $263m for six vessels
    Owner strikes deals with DeepOcean and other charterers
  • Contships launches $100m bond run as first private Greek shipowner to raid Nordic market
    Nikolas Pateras-led firm set to break new ground by tapping investors for cash
  • Pacific Basin beefs up board with hires from Macquarie and General Electric
    Hong Kong bulker owner appoints Kalpana Desai and Heather Wang Xiaojun
  • Lucrative VLCC term deals fail as charterers nervous over 'toppy' spot rates
    Shipbroker Braemar reveals second thoughts on period charters as paper market weakens
  • Peter Livanos-backed DryLog sells supramax bulker amid an 'abundance' of sale candidates
    Monaco-based operator obtains robust price for mid-aged bulker built in Japan
  • 'Strong cash generation': Clarksons sees improved credit scores for shipping firms despite 'signs of soft patch'
    Shipping sector 'well-equipped to navigate potential challenges'
  • India's largest shipyard Swan Defence & Heavy Industries relists on national bourses
    New owner aims to turn facility into one of the world's top shipbuilders
  • New Asian operator revives long laid-up cruise veteran for luxury venture
    Malaysia's Berlin Capital Group is giving former German cruise ship a top-to-bottom makeover in China
  • Shell closes in on owners and investors for LNG bunker vessel newbuilding orders
    Three names left on shortlist for multi-vessel tender
  • Replacing taxes with tariffs: Donald Trump reimagines trade policy by making America the 1790s again
    New US president wants to shift government's revenue burden from income to imports
  • Tufton Assets likes the look of tankers as sanctions drain tonnage pool
    UK investment fund also says new US administration's policies could have a big impact
  • Donald Trump inks executive order overturning Joe Biden's freeze on new US LNG export permits
    US Natural Resources Defense Council calls out decision as 'misguided'
  • Greece's Peroyannakis family snaps up capesize as it returns to bulker business after over a decade away
    Expanding tanker player Perosea Shipping has made a dash for bulker tonnage
  • John Fredriksen emerges behind $360m offshore ship order at Kuok Maritime yard
    Tycoon said to have expanded oil and gas support vessel operations with deal at PaxOcean
  • N2 Tankers beefs up aframax tanker fleet with addition of Japanese-owned newbuilding
    Arrival of Southern Respect sees Singapore-based operator boost number of tankers under its control to 11 vessels
  • Putin feels sting of US sanctions as traders point to dwindling dark fleet tanker supply
    New US blacklist causing problems for Russian oil exports
  • Houthi 'horror story': Owner of hijacked car carrier hopes seafarer suffering nearing end
    Rami Ungar's Ray Car Carriers says seafarers have been treated as pawns by Houthis
  • Navig8 takes over management of 20 Adnoc L&S tankers after $1.1bn acquisition
    London pools operator says move cements alliance of the two companies
  • Northern Lights hunts next LCO2 carriers as first ships home in on new plant
    Pioneering vessels are due to go into operation in Norway this quarter as liquefied CO2 shipping gets real
  • MOL completes acquisition of Norwegian open-hatch bulker operator Gearbulk
    Japanese shipowner has 338 bulkers in its fleet now that takeover has gone through
  • India's largest shipyard Swan Defence and Heavy Industries relists on national bourses
    New owners Swan Defence and Heavy Industries plan to turn yard into one of the world's top shipbuilders
  • New Asian operator revives long laid up cruise veteran for luxury cruise venture
    Malaysia's Berlin Capital Group is giving former German cruise ship a top-to-bottom makeover in China
  • Attica Group giving two veterans of the Greek ferry industry the heave-ho onto recyclers
    Long-serving sisters sailed with Anek Lines for nearly three decades

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Asia-US container rates decline in slack season
    Weaker container rates for Asia-U.S. volumes could give way to increases, but that depends on carriers' plans in the coming weeks, said analyst Freightos.
  • Israel's Challenge Group prepares to fly all-new 777 converted freighter
    Challenge Group is beefing up its order for 777-300 converted freighters. It is an early adopter of the aftermarket freighter and will likely be the first operator in Europe.

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