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Exim India web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • HMM announces the new India-North Europe Service (INX) at trade event in Mumbai
  • CONCOR's Dronagiri Rail Terminal benchmarked as a top performer
  • PSA Chennai achieves record throughput
  • Maritime sector a cornerstone of the country's economic resurgence: Sarbananda Sonowal
  • India looks for trade deal, more imports to counter Trump's tariff threats
  • Reliance inks MoU to invest in Vadhvan Port
  • Rice exports held steady in 2024
  • India aims to register 10,000 GI products by 2030: Minister
  • MFN principle the key driver of global trade
  • Move to smaller box vessels being seen
  • Drastic drop in new crude oil tanker deliveries in 2024
  • Crew taken hostage in Red Sea released after more than a year in captivity
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Export Authorisations for Restricted Seeds and Planting Materials
  • CBDT notifies amendments in Income-tax Rules, 1962 to prescribe conditions for applicability of presumptive taxation regime for non-resident cruise ship operators
  • VOC Port excels in container handling; registers exceptional Average Container Turnaround Time

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Trailer Bridge awarded naval supply contract
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  • Stena RoRo enhances fleet with Danish ship
  • Funding and a CEO for Elroy Air
  • CO2 avoidance and reduction certificates launched
  • Cargo volumes up in Singapore
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
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  • Strategic partnership for automated customs processes
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 23, 2025
  • Liner schedule reliability worsened in a Q4 'rife with challenges'
  • Over-inflated retail inventories could contribute to deflating freight markets
  • Knight-Swift - any sign of the longed-for US freight inflection?
  • Carriers divert Indian cargo to avoid congestion worries at Colombo
  • Mr Joy: Victoria - Shitoria (Part One)
  • US trucking market recovery stays in reverse gear further into the year
  • Chinese agribusinesses turn to container lines for grain shipments
  • DFDS set to lose $70m this year on Med competition and EKOL turnaround
  • Bernstein: 'A farewell to arms?'
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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 23, 2025
  • SEA-LNG report shows what's behind LNG's record setting 2024
    As recent reports from DNV and Clarkson both indicated, 2024 was a record setting year for the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel. Now industry coalition SEA-LNG has published its annual
  • Trump re-designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
    President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order re-designating Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The Executive Order sets in motion a process by which the group known

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Container News web site
JANUARY 23, 2025
  • Developments on Shipping Industry's Energy Transition
    A new study from UCL's Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group evaluates the economic risks to the maritime industry from potential stranded assets as a result of impending stricter greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations. These regulations are expected to be adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) this year amidst a global shift towards a low-carbon energy framework. Accord
  • Associated British Ports announces new Head of Engineering in Humber
    Associated British Ports (ABP) announced that Brad Crumbleholme has been appointed Head of Engineering and Asset Management for the Humber Region. Brad Crumbleholme commented: "I am excited to take on this new role and to be working with the Humber team in a permanent capacity. We have great opportunities ahead and having got to know the team here it is clear that we are well positioned to drive
  • Houthis free Galaxy Leader crew after 430 days
    Crew members of the car carrier Galaxy Reader were released on 22 January after 430 days. The vessel's 25-member crew, consisting of nationals from Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Philippines, Mexico, and Romania, was captured on 19 November 2023, when armed Houthis stormed the ship by helicopter. Following the release of the Galaxy Leader crew, Guy Platten, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secreta
  • The World's Largest Container Ships
    In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, giants silently glide, carrying the lifeblood of global trade. These colossal container ships, marvels of modern engineering, are the backbone of the interconnected world, transporting goods across continents with staggering efficiency. As global commerce grows, so does the scale of these vessels, each year setting new records in size, capacity, and inno
  • AD Ports Group inks MoU with Egyptian Ministry of Industry & Transport
    AD Ports Group announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Transport to jointly develop and operate an integrated logistics park in Alexandria. The signing ceremony took place in Cairo in the presence of Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel Al Wazir, Egyptian Minister of Industry and Transport; Mariam Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Ara
  • Seafarer dies after stabbing on boxship in Taiwan
    A Filipino seafarer has died two days after he was stabbed in the chest by a compatriot crewman, after a drunken brawl. The incident took place in a container ship docked in Taiwan's Kaohsiung port. According to local police, following a drinking session, the two Filipino crewmen began fighting around 6 am local time on 18 January, while the ship was anchored at Kaohsiung's berth 77, in Terminal
  • Grundfos partners with Maersk to drive electric truck deployment
    Every day, thousands of containers are transported globally by trucks for hinterland logistics-connecting ports with factories, warehouses, and final destinations. However, this extensive road transport contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, harmful exhaust fumes, and noise pollution, which negatively impact people and wildlife. Transitioning truck fleets worldwide to electric veh
  • Trump selects new FMC Chairman
    US President Donald J. Trump has designated Louis E. "Lou" Sola to serve as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The designation was made on 20 January. Chairman Sola has served as a Commissioner of the FMC since January 2019, and he succeeds Daniel B. Maffei as Chairman. The Chairman is the chief executive and administrative officer of the Commission. Commenting on his new role
  • CMA CGM orders twelve 15,500 TEU vessels, narrowing gap with Maersk
    French container shipping giant CMA CGM has sent a new order of 12 LNG dual-fuel container vessels to South Korea's shipyard HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The two companies signed a letter of intent (LoI) for a contract valued at around 3.9 trillion won (US$2.7 billion), which is the first order that the shipyard received in 2025. The estimated price per container ship exceeds US$220 million. CMA
  • Mabanaft Group rebuilds its own tank terminal in Hamburg
    Mabanaft Group aims to enable the storage of methanol at Blumensand and facilitate the import of low-carbon methanol to northern Germany. By investing in methanol storage capabilities, Mabanaft wants to support its customers' transition towards greener alternatives. The company expects demand to grow in the future, both in shipping and other transport sectors, as well as in the chemical industry.
  • Ceasefire sparking Red Sea hope; Trump sets tariff, de minimis changes in motion
    The six-week first stage of the Israel - Hamas ceasefire began on 19 January bringing a reprieve to the fifteen months of fighting which were also the pretext for Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The Houthis released statements announcing that as long as the ceasefire holds they will not attack nearly all Red Sea traffic. The group claims it will not target vessels making Israeli port ca
  • HMM partners with JNPA to develop new mega container port in India
    HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to collaborate on the development of Vadhvan Port in India. Under the agreement, HMM will assist in the development and operation of Vadhvan Port, a major Indian government initiative aimed at becoming one of the world's top 10 container ports by 2040. The port is designed to handle 23 million TEUs
  • Port Hedland selects Konecranes Gottwald Cranes to enhance lifting capacity
    Pilbara Ports in Western Australia has placed an order for two ESP.9 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes to enhance operations at the Port of Port Hedland, the world's largest bulk export port by tonnage. The order, finalized in the fourth quarter of 2024, will see the cranes delivered to the Lumsden Point development in 2026. During the 2023-24 financial year, the Port of Port Hedland handl
  • Streamlining Retail Operations During Seasonal Sales
    Image source Seasonal sales are exciting opportunities for retailers to boost profits, attract new customers, and clear out inventory. However, the increased demand

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Splash web site
JANUARY 23, 2025
  • Performance Shipping extends aframax charter at lower rate
    Greece's Performance Shipping has extended the time charter contract for an aframax tanker with Glencore subsidiary ST Shipping & Transport. The deal will see the deal for the 2011-built, 105,525 dwt tanker P. Monterey extended for 12 months. The charterer has the option to shorten or extend the deal by 30 days. The extension started ...
  • Nordic American Tankers sells one vessel and takes another with purchase option
    Suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is adding a leased vessel to its owned fleet and shipping out one of its oldest tankers. The New York-listed company said it had declared a purchase option on an unnamed 2018-built vessel "on favourable terms from a close financing partner". NAT has three 2018 Samsung-built suezmaxes - the ...
  • Petrobras extends Modec FPSO charter for five more years
    Brazilian state-owned oil and gas major Petrobras has extended the charter of the Modec-owned FPSO Cidade de Angra dos Reis working off Brazil. The FPSO, located on the Tupi field, has been in operation since October 2010. The extension will see the unit stay for an additional five years, until 2030. It was the first ...
  • Singapore Strait becoming a piracy hotspot again
    The Singapore Strait is becoming a piracy hotspot once again. A Singapore-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by six individuals while transiting eastbound in the Philip Channel of the Singapore Strait in Indonesian waters, the latest in a series of attacks in the same area over the past few months. According to UK maritime security specialists ...
  • New report highlights shipping's weak position within the global energy transition
    A new report from UCL's Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group assesses the financial risks to the shipping industry from stranded assets due to stricter greenhouse gas regulations, possibly due for adoption at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) this year, in combination with the ongoing global transition to a low-carbon energy system. The report ...
  • Sentek Marine barred from selling bunkers in Singapore
    Disgraced Sentek Marine & Trading will cease bunkering activity in Singapore next month after the country's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) decided to not renew its bunker supplier and bunker craft operator licences. In September 2022 Sentek Marine was charged in court with acquiring marine gasoil that was embezzled from Shell's facility in Pulau Bukom. ...
  • CMA CGM inks 2025's largest ship orders to date
    France's CMA CGM is being widely tipped as the European owner mentioned in a release today by HD Hyundai Heavy

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 23, 2025
  • LNG shipping spot trade, already historically terrible, gets even worse
    In LNG shipping, there's nothing unusual about peak spot rates over $100,000 per day. LNG vessels are more expensive than...
  • Non-dom 'exile' Tsakos hits out at UK as government reconsiders tax reforms
    UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to soften non-domiciled tax rules amid exodus of wealthy individuals, but it will unlikely be...
  • Number of ships using LNG up 33% in 2024
    Lobby group Sea-LNG has welcomed continued growth in uptake of liquefied natural gas by the merchant fleet as more ports...
  • Marinakis floats Greek media empire on stock market
    Alter Ego Media includes leading Greek TV channel as well as prominent print and online media
  • Researchers warn on risk of stranded assets
    Report warns green regulations could still turn conventional ships into stranded assets, since their severity will increase over time
  • Outgoing US Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips reflects on term
    Rear Admiral (Ret) Ann Phillips, the outgoing Maritime Administrator, spoke to Lloyd's List as she prepared to depart the position...
  • Geopolitical tensions accelerate push for supply chain alternatives
    New study shows a rapid shift of supply chain tendencies, as shippers look to build resilience in a new and...
  • No short-term Suez return expected for vehicle carrier sector
    With a high proportion of the chartered global car carrying fleet being connected to Israeli ownership, operators won't risk another...
  • Fredriksen loses marathon fraud case against Arcadia executives
    Defendants acted honestly and within authority, argues Justice Henshaw
  • Trump tariffs could see 70% drop in Chinese exports to US
    The 45th and now 47th US president said he wants to impose tariffs of up to 60% on China on...
  • India authorises third sanctioned Russian P&I provider
    Depth of cover unclear, say market sources
  • The Daily View: Green dreams go dark
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • NorthStandard offers one-stop shop P&I and hull cover to smaller vessels
    Move will heighten competition with fellow International Group affiliate Shipowners' Club
  • HD KSOE wins $2.6bn LNG dual-fuel order from CMA CGM
    A dozen, large, LNG-powered containerships, ordered by the French carrier, are scheduled for delivery by December 2028
  • Daily Briefing
    Crimea caller sails for Libya in Russian power play | Houthis say Galaxy Leader's crew released | Russian 'spy ship'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 23, 2025
  • Knight-Swift puts LTL buyouts on hold as US freight market flattens
    A "pivot" from LTL acquisitions and terminal openings may signal greater belt-tightening by trucking companies in a continuing soft market.
  • Murky outlook for container shipping is no barrier to ship ordering bonanza
    Ocean carriers may soon finalize a series of large ship orders as the newbuilding spree that took the order book to a record 8.3 million TEUs by the end of 2024 is set to continue.
  • Bolder Trump injects new volatility into container shipping
    President Donald Trump injecting himself into longshore labor talks and his recent threat to take over the Panama Canal are a precursor to the unpredictability container

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 23, 2025
  • Harland & Wolff's insolvency of its shipyards put into question by UK Parliament committee
    Completion of its sale to Spain's Navantia expected soon
  • Investor appetite for dividend is growing, says DNB Markets boss
    Jim Cirenza explains changing trend at a challenging time for shipping in the capital markets
  • Seasonal downturn gets real as capesize spot rates drop below $9,000 per day
    Cargo volumes are still healthy, but activity in China is going quiet ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays
  • Friends with benefits: Shipping tonne-mile boost from politically aligned trading
    McKinsey says tariffs, sanctions and government pressure have caused rise in trade between allies
  • Trump ramps up pressure on Houthis with terrorist group designation
    The move reverses Biden's decision and doubles up blacklisting of the militant group
  • Overcapacity fears stalk shipping as ordering at levels not seen since 2007
    Almost all sectors saw significant ordering last year
  • 'Not all equal': Why Aristides Pittas' latest spin-off could actually work for investors
    This week's Streetwise profiles financier James Lightbourn's attempt to paint with a narrower brush
  • CMA CGM linked to $2.6bn order for raft of LNG dual fuel container ships
    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries pulls in its first order of 2025
  • Shipping set to blow its carbon budget as it fails to future-proof its fleet
    Research from UCL shows no slowdown in emissions despite industry awareness of upcoming regulations
  • Iran could renew attacks on shipping if Donald Trump squeezes too hard, warns economist
    Repeat of 2019 attacks on shipping feared if US doubles down on sanctions against Iran's oil exports
  • LNG carrier lay-ups seem inevitable as spot rates for modern tonnage 'absolutely decimated'
    Levels for two-stroke tonnage plummet into single figures on vessel over supply and lack of cargoes
  • HMM joins ultra-large container ship port project in India that harbours bold ambitions
    Liner company believes new port will strengthen competitiveness of its Indian subcontinent service
  • 'Super-hot' Nordic high-yield bond market attracts shipping issuers and investors
    Fearnleys urges shipping issuers to contact their bankers
  • 'Uncertainty, disruption, volatility, inefficiencies - this is what we thrive on': Why Trump is good for dry bulk
    Marine Money conference in London hears that new president's mega-tariff threats are likely to be pared back
  • China overtakes Japan as owner of world's most valuable shipping fleet with $255bn stable
    VesselsValue also notes a big rise in Swiss-controlled vessels
  • Asian buyers tap yards and owners for fresh wave of supersize ethane carrier newbuildings
    Three projects are tapping yards and owners considering orders for giant ethane carriers
  • Nikolaj Sogaard steps up to run Hafnia's MR and LR teams in Denmark
    Hafnia executive adds MR brief to previous role as head of LR vessels in Copenhagen
  • Vietnam Maritime Corp puts product tanker up for tender sale
    Company plans to sell Dai An before special survey
  • Sanctions-fuelled VLCC bullishness holds as rate rally hits a wall
    Middle East to Asia shows some signs, but brokers have been teased there before
  • Tanker stocks and dividends: What investors should watch in the year ahead
    Bank says Zim is a 'good short' in more fragmented container market
  • Hyundai LNG Shipping sets tone with first LNG carrier scrap sale of 2025
    A 29-year-old steam turbine vessel is heading for the breakers
  • Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American inks first tanker S&P deals in over a year
    Owner adds suezmax to fleet at the same time as it clears out veteran
  • Houthi pullback tipped to put pressure on cooling chemical tanker rates
    Norne Securities lowers target price for shipowner Stolt-Nielsen ahead of fourth-quarter earnings
  • Insurance giant Gard targets expansion in Japan with new marine lines
    P&I market leader has 'strong ambitions for growth'
  • Shipowners offered lucrative deals for shadow fleet tanker shipments as sanctions sting
    Russian-trading tankers head east to keep exports flowing to China from the key Kozmino terminal
  • Nikolaj Sogaard takes over operation of world's biggest MR and LR product tanker fleet
    Hafnia executive adds MR brief to role as head of LR vessels
  • India adds new Russian marine insurer to approved list as sanctions bite
    Shipping regulator adds Soglasie to sanctioned Russian P&I providers
  • Singapore's MPA refuses to renew licences of bunker supplier Sentek Marine
    Company was accused of misappropriating $56m of gasoil from Shell's Pulau Bukom refinery
  • Seacon Shipping hires ex-ExxonMobil freight trader for tanker desk
    Egest Barbullushi will be based in Athens

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
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