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Exim India web site
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
  • New U.S.-U.K. Tech Prosperity Deal includes nuclear propulsion for merchant ships
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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
  • Panama Canal launches concession process for natural gas ipeline project
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has opened the concessionaire selection process for a new natural gas pipeline, hosting an initial market engagement event in Panama City with more than 45 representatives from global energy companies. The project, part of a planned interoceanic energy corridor, will be the first major development under the canal's new infrastructure platform. Designed to transpor
  • Mega cruise ship AROYA transits the Suez Canal
    The Suez Canal has witnessed the passage of the mega cruise ship AROYA , carrying 2,300 tourists and 1,500 crew members, as part of its voyage from Istanbul, Türkiye, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The vessel is also scheduled to call at Sharm El-Sheikh among its ports of call. Sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, AROYA measures 335 meters in length, 38 meters in beam, and has a capacity of 3,362 p
  • Port of Melbourne records container growth in August
    The Port of Melbourne demonstrated growth in August 2025, processing 285,000 TEU in total container trade, representing an 8.7% increase compared to August 2024. This growth translates to an additional 22,700 TEU year-on-year, reinforcing Melbourne's position as a critical gateway for Australia's international trade. Full imports excluding Bass Strait traffic emerged as the primary growth driver,
  • ITG, ZES and Nedcargo launch emission-free inland shipping
    Inland Terminals Group (ITG), Zero Emission Services (ZES) and Nedcargo have started fully emission-free container transport between Den Bosch and Rotterdam. The inland vessel MS Den Bosch Max Groen now sails with swappable battery containers, producing no CO2, nitrogen or particulate matter. ZES provides the large battery containers, known as Zespacks, which can be quickly exchanged at charging
  • How ICTSI is trying to turn global trade wars into profit
    ICTSI's aggressive expansion into emerging markets reveals a sophisticated bet on the permanent fracturing of global trade patterns. While most companies view the ongoing US-China trade tensions as a challenge to navigate, ICTSI sees something entirely different: the greatest business opportunity in decades. The Manila-based port operator is aggressively expanding across emerging markets, positio
  • YTO Cargo Airlines joins WebCargo
    Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO) has partnered with YTO Cargo Airlines (600233.SH), one of China's top five cargo carriers, to bring YTO's full capacity exclusively to the WebCargo by Freightos platform. This makes YTO the first all-cargo Chinese airline available on the platform, joining more than 75 airlines already live. The collaboration gives freight forwarders real-time rates, instant booking, inte
  • omoqo launches TOM at Port of Lübeck
    omoqo has rolled out its first commercial Terminal Operating System (TOS) at Cargo-Terminal Lehmann (CTL) in the Port of Lübeck. The Hamburg-based startup, backed by HHLA, developed the cloud-based, modular platform, called Terminal Operating Modules (TOM), specifically for small and mid-sized terminals seeking to digitize workflows without a full system overhaul. CTL has implemented TOM to digit
  • Largest CMA CGM container ship ever visits Tema
    CMA CGM made history in West Africa as the largest CMA CGM container ship ever to visit Ghana, the 398-meter, 17,000 TEU APL CHANGI, called at the port of Tema. This milestone highlights the growing scale of shipping operations in the region. The historic call on the MEX service enabled the discharge of 2,000-3,000 TEU of import cargo, demonstrating CMA CGM's strong commitment to supporting trade
  • Damen and AAAPropulsion team up on efficient electric tugs
    Damen Shipyards Group has joined forces with AAAPropulsion to enhance the performance of its electric tugs. The partnership will see AAAPropulsion's innovative A-Pod system integrated into Damen's vessels, delivering improved efficiency and stability. AAAPropulsion, based in Boven-Leeuwen in the Netherlands, specializes in electric maritime propulsion. Its A-Pod is a 360° azimuthing thruster with
  • Berth CCS company plans to expand
    STAX, the at-berth emission capture and control company, is looking to expand its business further in both the US and Europe. STAX, which was officially launched last year, co-founded by Bob Sharp (CTO), Mike Walker (CEO) and Edward Norton (Chief Strategy Officer) to fill what Walker said was the gap in the market where shore power is unavailable but pollutant restrictions limit emissions. The sy
  • Analysis: Behind DP World and AD Ports Group investment strategy
    Two of the world's largest port operators are placing dramatically different bets on the future of global commerce, with investment patterns in 2025 revealing a fascinating strategic divide that could reshape international trade for decades to come. This analysis reveals two distinct yet occasionally convergent strategic approaches by leading global port operators. AD Ports Group demonstrates a t
  • Wärtsilä to support CLSICO LNG carriers with 15-Year agreement
    Wärtsilä has signed a 15-year Lifecycle Agreement with China LNG Shipping (International) Co. Ltd. (CLSICO) covering three LNG carriers. The deal, effective August 2025, aims to boost operational reliability, optimise maintenance schedules, and extend the 'time between overhauls' for the vessels. With LNG demand rising, carriers face growing pressure to meet tight schedules. Operational reliabili
  • Cartagena Terminal orders 25 new Konecranes RTGs
    A leading container terminal in the Port of Cartagena, Colombia, has ordered 25 new Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes (RTGs) and retrofits for 10 existing RTGs to enable supervised operations. The order, signed in Q3 2025, will see deliveries in five batches, starting Q4 2026 and completing in Q1 2028. This latest order builds on an ongoing modernization program. Konecranes is also retrofitti
  • MITSUI E&S, PACECO to supply two portainers to Long Beach
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    Yang Ming is expanding its fleet with a major order from Hanwha Ocean: seven ammonia-ready, LNG/dual-fuel container ships of 15,900 TEU. This series adds ammonia readiness and 900 TEU more capacity than earlier plans. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028 and 2029. Yang Ming already has five 15,500 TEU ships on order, expected to start arriving in 2026. Hengli Heavy Industries will build four 6,000 T
  • AD Ports Group contracts two container vessels
    AD Ports Group announced awarding a contract to Baku Shipyard in Azerbaijan for constructing two 780 TEU container vessels designated for trade routes across the Caspian Sea. The contract was executed with the public legal entity Azerbaijan Transport and Communication Holding, representing Baku Shipyard. These shallow-draft vessels, specifically engineered for Caspian Sea operations, will serve a
  • Sea-Intelligence: Are shipping lines removing Chinese vessels?
    In issue 732, Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight , analyses vessel deployment data on the Transpacific and Transatlantic trades, to see if shipping lines are reducing their use of Chinese-built vessels, ahead of new US Trade Representative (USTR) fees set to take effect on October 14 th , 2025. The new regulations mean that Chinese-built vessels calling US ports will have to pay a fee. An exceptio
  • How energy politics are reshaping shipping operations
    New data from maritime consultancy Drewry reveals a stark divergence in renewable energy investment patterns that's sending shockwaves through the specialized shipping sector. While global renewable investment hit a record US$386 billion in the first half of 2025 up 10% year-over-year the distribution tells a more complex story of political priorities and strategic competition. The United States,
  • Salvage operations progress in Port of Long Beach incident
    Salvage operations are advancing at the Port of Long Beach following the Sept. 9 container vessel Mississippi incident at Pier G. The Container Recovery Group, working with salvage crews and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), has retrieved 54 containers from the pier and surrounding waters, up from 32 on Sept. 14. Efforts continue both shoreside and waterside to recover the r
  • Port of Leith development receives planning approval
    Forth Ports received Detailed Planning Consent and Listed Building Consent from The City of Edinburgh Council for their development on Port of Leith land designated as 'The Dry Dock at Harbour 31'. The Dry Dock development will revitalize land previously utilized for industrial port activities, transforming the site into a dynamic, mixed-use development accommodating diverse businesses and sector
  • UK Ports commit investment to new infrastructure
    The British Ports Association has published its UK Ports investment showcase 2020-2025, documenting over US$6.1 billion in verified port infrastructure and equipment investment across the country during the past five years. BPA research determined that ports have invested at least US$6.1 billion in infrastructure and assets between 2020 - 2025 and at least US$8.1 billion in broader port estates i
  • Port of Brisbane advances sustainable growth for Queensland
    Port of Brisbane has published its 2024/25 Sustainability Report, emphasizing the Port's essential role in facilitating trade, supporting employment, and driving Queensland's economy while progressing its sustainability initiatives. CEO Neil Stephens stated the report demonstrates PBPL's commitment to ensuring ongoing Port growth and development remains both responsible and resilient saying that
  • Port of Tyne and Artemis Technologies demonstrate electric foiling technology
    The Port of Tyne and Artemis Technologies have demonstrated electric foiling technologies on the River Thames in advance of delivering the UK's first electric pilot boat to the Tyne in 2026. Powered by Artemis eFoiler technology, the vessel will provide zero-emission operations, enhanced safety, efficiency, and improved crew comfort, representing a significant advancement in maritime decarbonizat
  • Pulsar and Inmarsat to roll out NexusWave on 300+ vessels
    Pulsar International has committed to deploying Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave service across more than 300 vessels over the next 12 months. The large-scale rollout marks a major step in delivering secure, high-speed connectivity at sea. NexusWave combines GEO Ka-band, LEO, LTE, and L-band networks to provide reliable, global coverage. It supports vessel digitalisation, decarbonisation goals, and

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
  • HD Hyundai eyes US yard in bid to cash in on Trump's shipbuilding revival
    South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has confirmed it is in talks with multiple firms to buy a US shipyard, a move aimed at tapping into Washington's resurgent naval build-up under president Donald Trump. A senior HD Hyundai executive told Reuters in Ulsan that the Korean conglomerate has set a target of $2.2bn in annual ...
  • Splash Wrap: Net zero dogfight erupts in London
    The hundreds of events across the British capital that made up London International Shipping Week have served as a sounding board over the past few days for backers and opponents of the International Maritime Organization's Net Zero Framework, due for a vote next month. The debate dominated headlines and dialogue in London, with adoption of ...
  • CNOOC averts strike as UK North Sea workers back new pay package
    UK's largest offshore trade union, Unite, has revealed that its members working on CNOOC platforms in the North Sea have agreed to a pay increase after threatening strike action. Around 130 workers have overwhelmingly backed a pay deal with offshore operator CNOOC. The basic pay increase is worth 5.5%, with further improvements to allowances worth ...
  • Allseas secures TAQA contract for UK North Sea platform removal
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has won a contract from TAQA's UK arm for the removal of the Brae Alpha platform in the UK Central North Sea. The engineering, preparation, removal, and disposal contract will be carried out by Allseas' heavylift vessel Pioneering Spirit, supported by the construction vessel Oceanic. At least 95% of recovered ...
  • DEME orders methanol-ready OCV from PaxOcean
    Belgian marine services and dredging group DEME has ordered a new methanol-ready offshore construction vessel (OCV). The vessel will be capable of executing trenching, burial, and cable-laying operations, complementing the company's existing cable installation vessels, Living Stone and Viking Neptun. The OCV will be constructed by PaxOcean at the Zhoushan shipyard in China and is ...
  • Tsao-backed vehicle co-launches $75m Asia Ocean Fund
    Two high-profile names from opposite sides of the world - Asian shipping tycoon Chavalit Frederick Tsao and Norwegian impact investor Tharald Nustad - have teamed up to create a new ocean impact vehicle aimed squarely at Asia. The pair yesterday unveiled the Asia Ocean Fund, a $75m investment initiative co-managed by Tsao's Octave Capital and ...
  • P&I claims hit a ten-year peak
    Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance broker, has released a report highlighting mounting financial pressures on the International Group of P&I Clubs despite modest premium increases. The report also highlights the crisis of suicides at sea. The 2024/25 policy year saw the clubs report a collective underwriting loss of $312m, reversing two years of surpluses ...
  • Diana Shipping scores firm price for latest ultramax sale
    Greece's Diana Shipping has revealed it has sold an ultramax it partially owns for what brokers describe as a very firm price. The nine-year-old DSI Drammen ultramax has fetched a price of $26.86m, the New York-listed company said in a statement. The buyer has not been revealed. Diana Shipping holds a 25% interest in the ...
  • CMB.TECH celebrates launch of Africa's first integrated green hydrogen plant
    Belgian shipping giant CMB.TECH, one of the industry's biggest backers of hydrogen as a future fuel, has celebrated the opening of Africa's first integrated green hydrogen plant. Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, which CMB.TECH has developed with Ohlthaver & List, Namibia's largest conglomerate, was opened yesterday by Dr Elijah Ngurare, the country's prime minister. The new site ...
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    Emma Fenton, senior director of global diplomacy at Opportunity Green, explains the significance of the IMO Net-Zero Framework. If you had to pick just one sentiment to describe the London International Shipping Week, it's the anticipation of something great - and long-overdue - finally happening. The week started with a powerful endorsement from over 180 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
  • EU adds Russian LNG and another 118 tankers to its growing sanctions list
    The EU list of sanctioned tankers is set to grow to over 560 ships with the next package, expected to...
  • Why a modern tech-enabled maritime hub requires a back-to-basics approach
    This week the shipping industry has been wondering how they make London great again. The answers may not be that...
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    Big shipowners have made their opposition to the Net-Zero Framework explicit. But big shipowners are no longer at the helm
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    Nuclear maritime ambitions just got a shot in the arm from a US-UK political pact. While barriers remain, a rapid...
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    Watson Farley & Williams acts for lenders
  • Israeli air strikes tear through Hodeidah docks, partially submerge vessel
    A general cargoship is at least partially submerged after Israeli air strikes targeted the Houthi-held port of Hodeidah on Tuesday...
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    Container shipping's half-decade winning streak driven by external events - the pandemic, the Red Sea crisis and tariff frontloading -...
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    'Fundamental' problems with proposals cannot be resolved after adoption, group warns
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    Bespoke policies smooth out twists and turns in market for fuel that keeps ships sailing
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    Maersk's terminal operating arm said it will invest around $160m over the 19 years of its new concession period
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    China's feeder order boom accelerates as newcomers boost demand
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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
  • Truckload carriers capturing more LTL shipments: FedEx Freight
    Excess capacity and lower rates are drawing some LTL freight into the truckload sector, helping to depress overall LTL volumes, FedEx quarterly results indicate.
  • Highway buys freight marketplace to accelerate load board rollout
    A frenzy of acquisition activity in the truckload market continued this week with software provider Highway buying Newtrul, a marketplace founded to compete with DAT and Truckstop.com.
  • Rate variations by trade reward 'nimble' ocean carriers
    Carriers that can take the most advantage of opportunities in a tight charter market are those whose fleets of small to mid-sized ships are already big or rapidly growing, and thus have the buffer to pounce on opportunities, writes Jeremy Masters.
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    Forwarders said capacity utilization for USEC sailings out of West India has fallen to between 60% to 70% from the 80% to 90% level normally seen for the premier networks.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
  • Fire-hit ships stuck at sea for months as ports refuse entry
    Costs mount with negotiations lasting for months to offload damaged cargoes
  • Maria Angelicoussis' coalition against IMO greenhouse gas proposals grows to 1,200-ship common front
    Full statement expresses concerns about ambitous timeline and a lack of incentives for biofuels and LNG
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    Collapse in transpacific rates bodes ill as slow season approaches
  • Wavelength: Timeout! ABS and others call for IMO to pause decarbonisation talks at 11th hour
    Plus, GMF report shows net-zero fuels not on track, and the impact of Trump not liking quarterly reports
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    Measure aims to deter transactions that fund Putin's war in Ukraine
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    Five top ship managers say technology matters, but people matter more
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    European Commission also confirmed a plan to expedite complete ban of Russian LNG imports
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    Ending quarterly earnings will save time spent preparing reports
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    Plan to speed up LNG import cut-off could form part of fresh EU sanctions package
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    'Gotta love the VLCC tanker market,' Lois Zabrocky says
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    Middle Eastern buyers are tied to deal for Japanese-built vessel
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    Torstein Hagen is the second wealthiest with $15bn
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    Unpredictable markets have led to a pleasantly surprising 2025 for handysizes and supramaxes so far
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    Car carrier owner is working with class society to develop greener fuel solutions for its fleet
  • Shipping stars shine as TradeWinds celebrates 35th birthday at London International Shipping Week
    Event at maritime-themed venue attracts famous industry faces
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    Arctic sees record shipping issuance volume in 2025

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
  • FedEx redeploys air fleet after US ends parcel tariff exemption
    The U.S. cancellation of duty-free treatment for de minimis packages cut FedEx income by $150 million and forced the airline unit to reduce flights.

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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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