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Exim India web site
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  • MOL, TradeWaltz and Suzuki Motor ink MoU for cooperation in automobile trade between India and Africa
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  • Brazilian iron ore shipments rise 4%, supporting Capesizes
  • India, Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral maritime relations
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  • CBIC extends due date for filing GSTR-3B for July till August 27
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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 22, 2025
  • E-commerce drives new agenda for air cargo
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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • South Korea races to develop Arctic shipping, revealing plan for 'industrial cluster'
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  • Lufthansa and Shein eye SAF agreement, as winter cargo schedule is unveiled
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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • Hines Furlong Line takes delivery of M/V Sun Valley towboat
    Hines Furlong Line, Paducah, Ky., has expanded its inland river fleet with the recent delivery of the M/V Sun Valley, a 76-foot, 9-inch vessel built with a focus on durability, comfort, and
  • GLDD takes delivery of new TSHD Amelia Island from Conrad
    Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), reports that it has taken delivery of its newest Jones Act-compliant trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD), the Amelia Island from Conrad Shipyard in

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Container News web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • "K" Line Wind Service and SN Marine form capital alliance
    "K" Line Wind Service, Ltd. (KWS), a joint venture between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., has announced a capital alliance agreement with SN Marine Co., Ltd. (SN Marine) through a third-party allotment of shares involving SN Marine's shareholders, including Sugahara Kisen Co., Ltd. SN Marine is a leading operator in Japan's offshore wind sector, with significa
  • Sea-Intelligence: Port of LA gains market share in 2025-Q2
    In issue 728, Sea-Intelligence analyses the performance of US ports during the sharp contraction of laden imports in 2025-Q2. Their analysis revealed that as the market turned, the major US West Coast gateways followed starkly different paths, with the Port of Los Angeles gaining a major 2.8 percentage points of West Coast market share, primarily at the expense of its neighbour, the Port of Long
  • BIMCO: Brazilian iron ore shipments rise 4%
    "Between January and August 2025, Brazilian iron ore shipments are expected to rise 4% y/y, supported by stronger mining activity. Shipments to China have increased despite weaker demand, replacing shipments from Australia, Peru and India," says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. Brazil is the world's second-largest exporter of iron ore, accounting for 23% of global shipments, wh
  • CMA CGM launches new Scandinavia service at Port of Gdansk
    The Port of Gdansk has welcomed a new weekly service from French carrier CMA CGM, further strengthening its role as a key logistics hub in the Baltic Sea. At the end of July, the Enforcer, a 134-meter, Dutch-flagged container ship with a capacity of 750 TEU, made the first call on the new Scandinavia West Coast Express (SWX) service at Baltic Hub. The vessel, built in 2003, inaugurated the rotati
  • Nearly all StarOcean's original newbuildings sold
    Almost all the dozen 1,800 TEU container ships that Chinese feeder operator Starocean Marine commissioned as newbuildings at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding during the COVID-19-fuelled boom have been sold. Brokers' reports show that the latest sale involved the H Mercury (since renamed Little Mermaid), was sold to Greek tonnage provider Minerva Marine for US$34.5 million, translating into a profit over
  • Bunker Indices extend modest decline
    Global bunker indices tracked by Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) continued their moderate downward trend. The 380 HSFO index fell by US$3.35, moving closer to the US$450 mark. The VLSFO index declined by US$3.33, down to US$538.41/MT. The MGO index also decreased, losing US$2.24, thus breaking below the US$750 threshold. "At the time of writing, the global bunker market showed no clear trend, with
  • NWSA YTD container volumes rise 3.5%
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported a 3.5% increase in year-to-date (YTD) container volumes through July. Total volumes reached 249,578 TEUs for the month, down 6% compared to July 2024, when Canadian labor disruptions had temporarily boosted traffic through the gateway. Full international imports in July rose 3.5% from June but fell 11.4% year over year. Exports showed stronger moment
  • Panama Cabinet approves FY2026 Canal Budget
    The Panama Canal's budget for fiscal year 2026 has been approved by the Cabinet Council, totaling B/.5.2072 billion. The plan covers the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and focuses on long-term investments, particularly water sustainability through the Río Indio Lake project. The FY2026 budget projects a direct contribution of B/.3.1938 billion to the National Treasury, up B/.
  • ABS Wavesight appoints Steve Bomgardner as CCO
    ABS Wavesight , the maritime Software-as-a-Service company affiliated with ABS, has appointed Captain Stephen (Steve) Bomgardner as its new Chief Customer Officer. Bomgardner brings more than two decades of maritime leadership experience, spanning operations, compliance, and environmental innovation. He most recently served as Vice President of Shipping & Offshore Solutions at Pole Star Global, w
  • SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo partner on sustainable air freight
    Global retailer SHEIN has teamed up with Lufthansa Cargo to explore more sustainable air freight solutions. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 19, confirming plans to scale up the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other low-carbon initiatives. Under the agreement, SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo aim to finalize concrete actions within the next six months. A
  • Maersk announces PSS to French Polynesia
    In order to continue providing reliable global services, Maersk has announced a revision of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from World origins to French Polynesia. The adjustment will take effect 05 September 2025 for non-regulated countries and 23 September 2025 for regulated countries. The updated surcharge levels are as follows: Surcharge code Origin Destination Effective date
  • Patrick Terminals celebrates one year of electric trucks
    Patrick Terminals is celebrating the first anniversary of its battery-electric terminal trucks at Fremantle, an Australian first in the port sector's move towards decarbonisation. The fleet of nine electric trucks, supported by dedicated charging infrastructure, has been operating since 2023 as part of the company's broader decarbonisation strategy. The initiative was backed by US$2.5 million in
  • US, Saudi Arabia oppose IMO Net-Zero plan
    As Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) reported, the United States and Saudi Arabia have openly rejected the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) proposed Net-Zero Framework (NZF), set for discussion in October. Both countries argue the plan would drive up trade costs and overstep the IMO's legal authority. Washington labeled the framework a "global carbon tax on Ame
  • Global Container Port Growth: Strong Gains and Sharp Declines
    Introduction to Port Growth Trends Global container port growth 2024 showed mixed results, according to the latest DynaLiners Millionaires report. Total throughput rose 8% to 820.6 million TEU, but performance varied widely across regions. While ports like Djibouti, Qinzhou, and Dammam surged ahead with record gains, others such as Jeddah and Haifa faced sharp declines. We dive into the standout
  • Freightos: Transpac container rates fall to pre-Red Sea levels
    When the US lowered baseline tariffs on Chinese exports from 145% to 30% in May for a period of ninety days, transpacific ocean freight demand surged and container rates soared to more than US$6,000/FEU to the West Coast as shippers rushed to move goods that would make it to the US before the August expiration date. A recent Freightos poll of about eighty supply chain professionals found that abo
  • COSCO SHIPPING delivers 114 trucks to Dammam
    COSCO SHIPPING Europe has set a new record by transporting 114 trucks from Jingtang Port, China, to the Port of Dammam in Saudi Arabia. The project was managed by Tangshan Waidai, a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Logistics Supply Chain. Source: COSCO SHIPPING Europe The trucks arrived from across the region, requiring close coordination between the logistics team and drivers to ensure timely delive
  • SOHAR Port and Freezone marks success of third Maseer edition
    Under the patronage of HE Abdullah bin Ali Al Balushi, Majlis Al Shura Representative for Wilayat Suhar, SOHAR Port and Freezone successfully concluded the third edition of Maseer - its summer initiative equipping more than 1,000 students from grades 5 to 11 with future-ready skills through hands-on training and innovative workshops. By hosting the program in both Suhar and Liwa, SOHAR reaffirmed
  • Unifeeder service reinstatement connecting Syria to the World
    Unifeeder is pleased to announce the reinstatement of its service between Egypt and Syria, starting this September. The reintroduction of this service marks an important milestone in facilitating cargo flows across the region. By reconnecting Syria with global trade routes, Unifeeder continues to strengthen its commitment to reliable connectivity, regional growth, and customer-focused solutions.

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Splash web site
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  • New leadership for Oceanbird
    Oceanbird, the wind propulsion technology joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius, has appointed Amrit Kaur Bhullar as its new chief executive. She will take up the role on January 1 2026, as the company moves from early-stage development to full commercialisation. Bhullar, who grew up in London and has spent the last 15 years ...
  • Suezmaxes cash in on Kazakh export disruption
    Suezmax spot rates are surging as Kazakhstan runs into mounting difficulties with its oil exports, tightening the tonnage list across the Mediterranean and beyond. Kazakhstan has suspended flows via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline after chloride-contaminated crude entered the system in late July, diverting volumes to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's (CPC) terminal near Novorossiysk. The p
  • Lianson Fleet adds supramax as it expands beyond offshore
    Malaysia's Lianson Fleet Group (LFG) is broadening its presence in shipping with the acquisition of a 2012-built supramax bulk carrier, moving beyond its traditional offshore support vessel (OSV) base. The Bursa Malaysia-listed company, formerly known as Icon Offshore, announced that its unit Kangsar Corporation has agreed to purchase the Moana Baq from LT Princess Shipping ...
  • CMA CGM invests in US bio-LNG supplier
    French liner giant CMA CGM is making a strategic minority investment in US-based Vanguard Renewables through its energy fund PULSE, securing long-term access to volumes of renewable natural gas (RNG). Vanguard, which runs anaerobic digesters powered by farm and organic waste, will dedicate up to four projects to produce biomethane, or bio-LNG for the Marseille-headquartered ...
  • Murphy Oil picks Eneos Drilling jackup for drilling off Vietnam
    Japanese offshore contractor Eneos Drilling has won work for one of its jackup rigs in Vietnam. The company said that the Vietnamese subsidiary of US oil and gas player Murphy Oil hired the 2013-built Hakuryu 11 rig. The contract is for four wells with additional optional wells. The work scope is estimated to start in ...
  • DNV to support 400MW South Korean offshore wind farm
    Class society DNV has signed a two-year contract with South Korea's wind developer Kolon Global Corporation to provide owner's engineering services for the 400MW Wando Jangbogo offshore wind farm. With an estimated investment of KRW 2.6trn ($1.85bn), the Wando Jangbogo project stands among the largest offshore wind initiatives in South Korea to date. The project ...
  • DOF scores $165m SCV contract with Petrobras
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has secured additional work with Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras. A new contract was awarded to the 2009-built subsea construction vessel Skandi Salvador. It is contracted on a four-year charter with the Brazilian firm. The value of the contract is approximately $165m. The vessel will operate with two ...
  • MOL teams with Suzuki and TradeWaltz to drive India-Africa car trades
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Suzuki Motor Corporation and digital trade platform TradeWaltz aimed at strengthening the fast-growing automobile supply chain between India and Africa. The agreement, unveiled during TICAD 9 in Yokohama, will focus on two key areas: digitising documentation in vehicle trades and decarbonising transport links. ...
  • Brazilian giant hires AKOFS Offshore MPSV
    Subsea well construction and intervention services provider AKOFS Offshore has won a contract for one of its multipurpose service vessels (MPSV) with Brazilian state-owned giant Petrobras. The company's 2009-built vessel AKOFS Santos, previously known as the Skandi Santos, was selected for a four-year MPSV contract by which is expected to begin in the third quarter ...
  • HD Hyundai buys Doosan's Vietnam yard for $207m
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), the holding company of HD Hyundai Group, has struck a deal to acquire Doosan Vina, the Vietnamese manufacturing unit of Doosan Enerbility, in a transaction worth 290bn won ($207.5m). The deal will see HD KSOE take full control of Doosan Vina's heavy industry facility in Quang Ngai ...
  • Shipping and mining powerhouses locked in for iron ore finale at Geneva Dry 2026
    Panels are beginning to coalesce for next April's Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference. As in past editions, the two-day event will close with a very high level session on iron ore, the largest shipped dry bulk commodity, with the 2026 line-up for this well attended session looking genuinely stellar. Moderated once again ...
  • Dubai's CStar Line scales back
    A relatively new entrant to container shipping is scaling back. CStar Line, founded two years ago in Dubai, has focused on servicing Russian, Asian and Turkish ports. Container analytics firm eeSea is reporting the carrier is suspending one Asia - Europe and three Asia - Middle East services this month. The carrier continues participation in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • US sanctions Greek national and 'shadow fleet' tankers in latest Iran crackdown
    The US announced fresh Iran sanctions on Thursday targeting a Greek national, eight tankers and two Chinese terminals. Meanwhile, the...
  • Dozens of sanctioned tankers fly Comoros flag despite government saying they were deregistered
    The Comorian government sent a letter in May warning port state control MoU regimes that 93 tankers it had deregistered...
  • Shadow fleet tankers experiment with stateless identification numbers
    Seven tankers have been tracked since June, all using the same unique and ultimately flagless identity
  • Greens defend IMO Net-Zero Framework amid US, Saudi bid to derail it
    The US has returned to the table at IMO in the hope of convincing countries to rip up the Net-Zero...
  • 'Strong suspicion' EVs responsible for car carrier blazes, says American Club
    Loss prevention director breaks with previous consensus
  • Western Bulk falls to half-year loss
    There is some optimism for the second half of the year, but the operator remains cautious, as US trade tensions...
  • Brazil iron ore exports up in second quarter, but questions hang over Chinese demand
    Stronger than expected production from Vale in the second quarter means there is plenty of cargo for the capes, but...
  • Expansion of Syria's Lattakia port to accelerate with new agreement
    The agreement with French CMA CGM Group will accelerate the second phase of Lattakia port project to extend and update...
  • Funding secured for world's first port-based carbon capture system
    The project will integrate Seabound's carbon capture with STAX Engineering's emissions capture technology at the Port of Southampton
  • HD KSOE acquires Vietnamese industrial equipment manufacturer
    HD Hyundai is also seeking to extend the project period for HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding to 70 years with an...
  • Daily Briefing
    Silence greets US attack on IMO deal. But has it struck a chord? | Massive increase in traceable callings at...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • Melvin steps down as SC Ports chief
    Barbara Melvin was on the job for almost four years, with the Leatherman terminal dispute and capacity expansions taking up much of her tenure.
  • Charleston's Leatherman terminal eyes second berth by late 2026
    The announcement of Leatherman's expansion comes as MSC looks to bring in more trans-Atlantic services to call the terminal.
  • Tariff battle suppressing Chinese market for US soybean, meat exports
    US ag exporters say the ongoing trade standoff between Washington and Beijing has effectively shut them out of the key Chinese market, causing them to fear for their long-term survival.
  • Tariff-linked trade pattern shifts could offset impact of US port fees: OOIL
    The carrier said trans-Pacific services have been especially susceptible to the erosion of business and consumer confidence and the disruption to long-term planning caused by frequent shifts in US tariff policy.
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers limit capacity cuts despite ongoing rate weakness
    Just over 7,000 TEUs of capacity is scheduled to be withdrawn through blank sailings in September even as carriers increase their deployed capacity by 2%.
  • A sea of opportunities exists to swap transshipment for direct services
    With a global capacity surplus in the offing, or already biting, now is a great time to invest and move capacity off surplus trades, writes Jeremy Masters.
  • Tight Asia feeder capacity causing disruption for export, import shippers
    The difficulties have led to transshipment delays and rolled cargo, which has caused increased yard density at some ports that has exacerbated delays, shipping sources say.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • US ups pressure on Chinese importers of Iranian oil with sanctions against terminal operators
    Move marks fourth package of sanctions against Chinese terminal operators that receive Iranian crude
  • Trump administration sanctions Greek shipbroker in 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran
    Antonios Margaritis is accused of running a network of companies that haul Iranian oil
  • Ridgebury Tankers veteran Hew Crooks jumps to CEO role at private MT Maritime
    Crooks embraces 'steep learning curve' and looks forward to 'some pretty exciting things'
  • Ocean Yield raises $150m in bond play to refinance debt and 'facilitate growth'
    Four investment banks take part in fundraising move
  • Sanctioned Indian refiner turns to shadow fleet for tanker tonnage
    Data shows Nayara Energy using blacklisted ships to bring in Russian crude
  • Nimble Navios in the money after scrapping bareboat VLCC charters to sanctioned operator
    Angeliki Frangou says tankers are now operating in profitable spot market, but could be fixed out for longer terms
  • Jan Gisholt, the broker at the centre of container shipping's rise in the Caribbean, dies at 94
    Pioneer of south Florida feeder ship broking remembered for intelligence and integrity
  • Cosco-owned container giant OOIL warns 'anything is possible' amid tariffs, trade disputes and US port fees
    New charges will have a large impact on group
  • John Fredriksen cuts stake in Avance Gas to 15% from 67%
    Tycoon offloading stock ahead of imminent delisting and liquidation
  • Navios Partners confirms $133m spree on tanker resales as new financing fixed
    Greek owner logs weaker profit for second quarter
  • The Sounion one year on: Disaster prevention a rare bright spot in sad story of Red Sea 'shooting gallery'
    When it mattered, the industry stepped up to prevent ecological catastrophe
  • LNG carrier investor CVC DIF sells out of terminals in 'difficult exit environment'
    Luxembourg private equity giant says significant amount of cash being returned to shareholders
  • John Fredriksen cuts stake in Avance Gas to 20% from 67%
    Tycoon offloading stock ahead of imminent delisting and liquidation
  • Grounded Greek cargo ship sinks off Crete
    MN Kostas began taking on water nearly a month ago near Kyriamadi
  • George Economou lawsuit questions Marshall Islands' future as incorporation stronghold
    Tycoon's fight with Seanergy Maritime continues on legal and public-relations fronts
  • Geopolitical risk has made shipping think short-term, says Swire Bulk chief
    Peter Norborg has never seen so much disruption in the market
  • Lianson furthers dry cargo ambitions with supramax buy as Hong Kong owner exits bulkers
    Malaysian group continuing to diversify from offshore shipping
  • DOF seals Brazilian charter at $113,000 per day as bosses bank stock options
    Norwegian owner pushes up rate for Petrobras work in latest in series of charters
  • KCC stock rises as analysts highlight 'strong' third-quarter bookings
    Second-quarter financials beat expectations
  • Fearnleys quotes the Dalai Lama in chastising charterers for off-the-books fixing
    Lack of transparency is playing a part in tanker market movements
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank shipping loan book shrinks after high repayments by owners
    Global transportation assets dropped to $3.7bn
  • K Line swoops to buy offshore fleet from Japanese shipowner
    Deal done with shareholders including Sugahara Kisen to 'integrate' SN Marine
  • Awilco LNG vessel set for redelivery as charterer ducks two-year option
    Company to look at commodity trading as it tumbles to a second quarter loss in 'challenging' spot market
  • Salvaging Sounion: How the Red Sea was saved from an oil spill disaster to dwarf Exxon Valdez
    One year ago today, the world got lucky. TradeWinds explores how salvors beat the odds while staring down the barrel of Houthi rebels
  • John Fredriksen cuts stake in Avance Gas to 25% from 67%
    Tycoon offloading stock ahead of imminent delisting and liquidation
  • Metrostar's Nick Wright dies aged 87 after a long shipping career
    Knowledgeable, hard-working, straight-talker found his niche building out Greek owner's tanker fleet
  • 'Fully valued' Odfjell downgraded as Fearnleys sees increasing swing tonnage
    DNB Carnegie keeps 'buy' recommendation
  • KCC fixes $180m of newbuilding finance as US port fee uncertainty looms
    Combination carriers may alter trading patterns if potential US exemptions do not apply
  • Grounded Greek cargo ship sinks off Crete
    MN Kostas began taking on water nearly a month ago near Kyriamadi
  • Norden hires new head of tanker operations
    Matias Wurtz Andersen worked for BW Group and Dee4 Capital Partners
  • Mitsui OSK aims to tap India's growing dominance in the African car market
    Japanese giant signs cooperation agreement with auto maker and tech firm
  • Hong Kong bulker owner goes into the red on slumping supramax rates
    Courage Investment diversifies into coal trading
  • Anemoi expands China production as it waits for big push on wind propulsion orders
    Chief executive Clare Urmston believes orders will come once IMO greenhouse rules finalised
  • China holds top spot as buyer in S&P market as Greek shipowners profit from high prices
    Overall S&P activity for bulkers and tankers have slumped in 2025 on costs, sanctions and tariffs

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 21, 2025
  • FedEx sends specialists to streamline European operations
    FedEx is targeting its European operation in the next round of cost cuts. Combining U.S. ground and Express networks requires careful balancing to maintain customer service.

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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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