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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • IMO Secretary-General visits SCI's Maritime Training Institute
  • Sahel Shipping Line opens office in Mumbai
  • 'India is committed to a cleaner, greener and more resilient maritime future': Sonowal
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (21 February 2025)
  • Allcargo Gati unveils revamped website to elevate user experience and digital engagement
  • VOC Port handles 34 pc more windmill blade carrying ships this fiscal
  • US reciprocal tariff seen affecting 3.5 pc of India's exports
  • Jafza, Haldiram's sign agreement to launch one of the region's largest saffron processing facilities
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port enhances rail handling capacity
  • Option to allow amendment during final assessment of bill of entry for bulk cargo
  • DCSA releases final versions of its Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards
  • ONE launches new "Store Door" service in India for inland logistics needs

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • DPW cranes taller than 'Big Ben'
  • Kombiverkehr restructures rail traffic
  • Van der Ploeg promoted in Rotterdam
  • Royal Jordanian celebrates 35 years at MST
  • Experts address challenges and opportunities
  • Trials for e-truck with fuel-powered range extender
  • ONE names first owned newbuilding
  • TechBase manager elected to EACN board
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Atlas Air expands global partnership with Sats and WFS
  • BTK surpasses EUR 100 million in revenue and plans price...
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  • WRS investing in new locomotive type

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • Price war as carriers compete for cargo driving down container spot rates
  • Airfreight rates rising gently as ecommerce giants eye new tradelanes
  • Expeditors CEO out, 'fresh blood in' - and another top exec change expected
  • Indian shippers get better value from converting LCL shipments to full loads
  • Maersk Saltoro delay may mean multi-million dollar claims for cherry shippers
  • How US rule-changes are putting air cargo carriers in a 'tough spot'
  • EU 'frustration over what UK wants' as further trade talks loom
  • UECC shows how 'forward-thinking' can avoid price hikes

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • VIDEO: SS United States is on its final voyage
    On Wednesday, the SS United States took to the waves for the first time since 1996 as it departed Philadelphia en route to a new role as the world's largest artificial reef.
  • AAL puts ABB Octopus on board its Super B-Class
    ABB Marine and Ports says that Singapore-based AAL Shipping (AAL) has chosen the ABB Ability Octopus marine advisory system for its advanced fleet of Super B-Class heavy lift vessels. ABB's technology will

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • Understanding OSHA Compliance for Construction Workers
    Proper compliance with OSHA standards does not reduce the risk of accidents, but equally protects all employees on the construction site, primarily construction workers who are exposed to the greatest risk. The construction industry faces numerous challenges when it comes to workplace safety. Due to the often unfavorable weather conditions of specific construction standards and ongoing constructi
  • HHLA CTB expands automation and sustainability initiatives
    Hamburger Hafen and Logistik AG (HHLA) Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) in Hamburg continues to proceed with its automation and sustainability efforts. Recently, three state-of-the-art storage blocks have become operational, bringing the total number of electric storage blocks at the terminal to 22. This expansion plays a key role in CTB's sustainable development. Since late 2024, the three n
  • Saudi Arabia boosts logistics and energy sectors to become leading shipping hub
    Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones "MODON", in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), has announced the launch of the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Logistics Zone Development in Dammam 2nd Industrial City. This represents a significant stride towards Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030, particularly in transforming the country into a
  • From MAC to FGA: Access Control Evolution
    Learn how integrating MAC, DAC, RBAC, and FGA can strengthen your application's authorization
  • Eudmarco expands fleet at Port of Santos with Konecranes reach stackers
    Eudmarco S/A Serviços e Comércio Internacional has expanded its fleet at the Port of Santos terminal in Brazil with the addition of two customized Konecranes reach stackers. The Konecranes SMV 4638 TC6H and Konecranes Liftace 4532 TC5 were ordered in early 2024 and delivered in November of the same year. Equipped with advanced driveline and transmission technology, both reach stackers offer up to
  • HD KSOE unveils nuclear-powered container ship design
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), a company engaged in shipbuilding and offshore engineering businesses in South Korea, has revealed an innovative design for a 15,000 TEU nuclear-powered vessel. HD KSOE has already received in-principle approval from the classification society ABS for its design, with power for the vessel to be supplied by a small modular reactor. For safety
  • Changing Transpacific dynamics to shape vessel demand and contract discussions
    Taiwanese shipping veteran Bronson Hsieh said at a seminar this week that US President Donald Trump's trade war against China will increase demand for small and mid-sized container ships as manufacturers shift supply chains to Southeast Asia and South America to circumvent tariffs
  • FESCO introduces Kwangyang port call on KSDL service
    Russian shipping company FESCO has added South Korea's port of Kwangyang as a monthly destination on its KSDL Korea Soviet Direct Line service. FESCO deploys a solitary 1,500 TEU vessel on the service, which hitherto called Vladivostok and Busan on a weekly basis. In 2024, the service carried 49,000 TEUs, according to FESCO, which would suggest an occupancy (after adjustments) of around 40% per s
  • DCSA finalizes Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards
    Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), a neutral, non-profit organization dedicated to driving standardization and digital innovation in container shipping, has announced the release of the final versions of its Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards. These landmark updates are expected to enhance data exchange between shippers and carriers, reduce administrative complexities, minim
  • Mitsubishi and Yourstand partner on EV truck initiative
    Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Yourstand will introduce a medium-sized electric vehicle (EV) truck in March 2025 to reduce CO2 emissions in pharmaceutical transportation and delivery operations carried out by DP Network, a group company of Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation. This initiative aims to achieve fully CO2-free logistics electrification. An EV charger has be
  • CMA CGM and Maersk US flag carriers enter into slot exchange deals
    CMA CGM's shipping specialist serving the US Government, APL, and Maersk's counterpart, Maersk Line Limited, have entered into a new slot exchange partnership across several trade routes. In particular, Maersk will take 80 eastbound TEUs and 130 westbound TEUs on APL's Transpacific and fully US-flagged EX1 service, while APL will secure 80 eastbound and 20 westbound slots on Maersk's Indian Subco
  • Major and minor adjustments to Far East trade routes
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has added the port of Guangzhou (Nansha) to the schedule of its SH2 between China and Bangladesh, while it has also removed the Taiwanese ports of Kaohsiung and Keelung. The revised port rotation of the service will now be Ningbo (China), Shanghai (China), Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), Chittagong (Bangladesh), Mongla (Bangladesh), Tanjung Pelepas, Singapore, Guangzhou, N
  • COSCO, OOCL add Guinean port to MWAX service rotation
    COSCO and its subsidiary OOCL have enhanced their joint MWAX service by adding the port of Conakry to the rotation, according to Alphaliner. Therefore, the MWAX service, which is operated by two 1,700 TEU container vessels, will now have the following itinerary: Valencia (Spain) - Algeciras (Spain) - Dakar (Senegal) - Tema (Ghana) - Takoradi (Ghana) - Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) - Conakry (Guinea) -
  • Port of Helsinki reaches key climate goal
    At the start of 2025, the Port of Helsinki achieved its goal of carbon-neutral operations, initially set in 2019. This milestone was reached by reducing energy consumption, transitioning to carbon-free electricity (since 2020) and renewable district heating, improving energy efficiency, and using LED lighting and solar power. "We have managed to minimise our carbon dioxide emissions as a result o
  • CMA CGM applies PSS from Portugal to North Europe, Scandinavia and Baltic
    French box line CMA CGM is implementing a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Portugal to North Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic region. Effective from 3 March and until further notice, the surcharge will apply to both dry and reefer containers. The PSS rates are set at US$105 per 20' container and US$209 per 40'/45' container. If you liked this post, please consider donating The
  • Noatum Maritime forms JV with ASRY to enhance marine services in Bahrain
    Noatum Maritime, a division of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY), a maritime repair and fabrication facility in the Arabian Gulf, to provide marine services in Bahrain. This partnership aims to exclusively enhance ASRY Shipyard's current marine service offerings, combining Noatum Maritime's opera

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • SeaKapital signs for LNG bunker newbuilds
    Hong Kong shipowner and leasing specialist SeaKapital Holdings has embarked on a newbuilding project in the LNG bunkering sector. The company, set up by two of Hong Kong's well-known shipping names, Sabrina Chao (pictured) and Kenneth Lam, has contracted up to six vessels at Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding in China. The order covers two firm 20,000 ...
  • Ciner Shipping decamps from Istanbul to Athens
    One of Turkey's largest shipowners is decamping to Greece. Istanbul-based news outlet Türkiye Today is reporting Ciner Shipping is shifting its operations to Athens with staff in Turkey informed today that their current work contracts would be terminated with full legal compensation. Ciner Shipping owns and operates a fleet of 24 ships made up of ...
  • BP puts brakes on New York offshore wind project
    Energy supermajor BP has formally withdrawn its application for the 320-kilometre-long cable and interconnection plan for its Beacon Wind project located in US federal waters between Cape Cod and Long Island. This follows Beacon Wind's decision in January 2024 to terminate a previously awarded state contract for energy from the array. The cancellation of the ...
  • Smarter Database Permissions at Scale
    Discover how filtering methods and partial evaluations cut overhead and enhance database security
  • MSC books up to eight megamaxes at Changhong International
    Gianluigi Aponte's Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has returned to Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard in China for a new series of LNG dual-fuel megamax containerships. The Swiss-based liner giant has signed up for four firm 21,700 teu newbuilds with options for up to four additional vessels. Deliveries are set for 2027 and 2028. The yard confirmed ...
  • George Procopiou buys the Astir Palace
    A shipowner will host one of the top spots at next year's Posidonia show in Greece. Greek shipping tycoon George Procopiou has acquired the entire share capital of the Astir Palace hotel group from Middle East interests, having bought a 30% stake last October. The portfolio includes four hotels, the centrepiece being the Four Seasons ...
  • Constellation Oil Services eyes Oslo listing
    Brazilian offshore driller Constellation Oil Services has announced its intention to list the company's shares on Euronext Growth Oslo. The company currently has 1,519,918,308 outstanding shares and has stated that it would not be looking to raise capital as part of the listing. A portion of Constellation's shares are already registered in Euronext Securities Oslo ...
  • TGS scores more 4D streamer work in the Barents Sea
    Oslo-listed surveyor and seismic data specialist TGS has won another 4D streamer contract acquisition project in the Barents Sea. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that the acquisition project will cover the Vår Energi-operated Goliat field. According to Tgs, the Goliat 4D project is scheduled to start in July and will last approximately ...
  • Captain of aircraft carrier involved in collision off Egypt dismissed
    The US Navy has decided to relieve the commanding officer of the USS Truman - the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that had a collision with a bulk carrier off Egypt last week. Captain Dave Snowden was relieved Thursday for "loss of confidence in his ability to command", the navy said. The accident with the 2003-built supramax ...
  • Russian ship in trouble with hull breach
    A Russian Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 3,000 tons of corn is in trouble the Sea of Azov after suffering a hull breach near the port of Azov in Russia's Rostov region, according to local media. The 46-year-old vessel, Pavlo Grabovskiy, departed from Rostov en route to Samsun in Turkey, when it sustained serious hull damage ...
  • Vortexa debuts port-to-port tanker freight pricing platform
    Analytics firm Vortexa has launched Anywhere Freight Pricing-the world's first port-to-port freight pricing platform for energy trading. The solution provides instant pricing for over 50,000 active and 70m possible clean petroleum product (CPP) freight routes. "Since the beginning of global energy markets, traders have strived for instant, unlimited access to sharp freight prices to evaluate ...
  • Digital Container Shipping Association unveils latest upgrades
    The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released the final versions of its Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards. The enhanced standards ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • 'Optimistic' but cautious StealthGas reports record year
    'We are optimistic for the future albeit evermore cautiously, not least because the current global geopolitics that can have a...
  • Profile of Red Sea sailing fleet unchanged since ceasefire
    Traffic volumes remain at 'new normal' levels despite the Houthis announcing a near-total stop to Red Sea attacks
  • Normal seasonal lull for box shipping or has cyclical downturn begun?
    The Red Sea crisis saved container lines from overcapacity in 2024, but relentless newbuilding deliveries may overtake demand in 2025...
  • NorthStandard and Gard unveil 10m gt gains in entries
    Clubs doing well, brokers contend
  • Tanker attacks may be more than a series of unfortunate events
    We are faced with the unhappy prospect of an organised campaign against the shipping industry, mounted by persons unknown for...
  • Levy support grows but no climate breakthrough at IMO
    Support for a greenhouse gas emissions levy continued to grow at the ISW-GHG 18 intersessional this week, but the meeting...
  • Chinese buyers stabilise sanctioned oil flows through rapid supply chain revamps
    A combination of strategic port shifts, alternative tanker deployments, and supplier adjustments has helped Chinese buyers mitigate the sanction impact...
  • More undersea cable damage reported
    The incident occurred off the coast of Sweden, where police have begun a preliminary investigation into sabotage
  • The Daily View: Mutual strength
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Seatrium returns to profit on better operations management and more business
    Seatrium has a decade-high orderbook of SGD23.2bn, of which renewables and green projects comprise SGD7.9bn
  • China Merchants confirms multipurpose newbuild order
    The four newbuildings had the state-owned conglomerate's subsidiaries involved through the entire process - from financing to construction and operations
  • Zhoushan Changhong wins $3.5bn order bonanza from MSC and TMS
    Up to 18 LNG dual-fuel large containerships were ordered as LNG regains its dominance as the preferred alternative fuel
  • Daily Briefing
    Sanctioned tankers increasingly go dark when calling at China's Dongying | West of England wins Vafias vessels and DP World...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • 'Hungry' carriers slicing surcharges in eastbound trans-Pacific as bookings slow
    Forwarders say demand expectations for trans-Pacific imports to North America are softening for the second quarter, forcing liners to reduce peak season surcharges that have been in place for almost a year.
  • Panama Canal transit data belies Trump's claims of China's control: project44
    Cargo tracking shows no clear advantage for Chinese-based ocean carriers transiting the critical waterway, throwing doubt on the US president's claims of China's influence, according to a report from the visibility data provider.
  • 'Solidarity strike' call by Dutch port union gets industry attention
    A dispute over severance pay compensation has resulted in a series of walkouts by dockworkers at Rotterdam's ECT Delta terminal over the past month, severely disrupting the handling of deep-sea vessels, regional feeder ship calls and inland-bound cargo.
  • Supercharge Security with Policy as Code
    See how code-driven policies unify validation & access control, streamlining compliance at scale

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • US-listed tanker stocks continue slump despite rising rates
    Frontline heads for the sector's biggest loss for the week
  • Wavelength podcast: The case of the ammonia-less ammonia carriers
    Plus the latest climate talks at the IMO, and is shipping being sabotaged?
  • Trump administration poised to let shippers file class action complaints against container lines
    Commission chairman voted in favour of taking on complaints against carriers
  • Tanker fleet growth slows but lagging demand poses headwinds, Veson Nautical says
    Analyst Thomas Zwick tells Dubai forum shadow fleet scrapping could be key to mainstream tanker prospects
  • Diplomacy to ramp up after IMO finds agreement on fuel standard but not carbon pricing
    ICS secretary general says 'wise heads and cool minds' are needed for final seven weeks of climate talks
  • Oily water found in engine room of 'deformed' MSC boxship
    Divers confirm 75% of the container vessel is lodged on the seabed
  • Oaktree out as investors linked to JP Morgan buy into ship manager OSM Thome to boost growth plans
    Norwegian group describes new ownership 'constellation' to drive expansion
  • 'Step by step': Medkon Lines builds momentum in Mediterranean market
    Entrepreneur Mahmut Isik exemplifies the dynamism of Istanbul's shipping scene
  • Tanker owners eye reopening of Iraq's Kurdish crude pipeline
    Broker Braemar says resumption of oil flows to Ceyhan will lift aframax and suezmax demand
  • Sweden probes fresh Baltic cable break for sabotage
    Police investigating to determine if damage is new, or an unsuccessful repair
  • US Navy fires master of aircraft carrier that collided with bulker
    Military lost confidence in commanding officer's ability to lead the war ship
  • Vale earnings sink on lower iron ore prices and sales
    Ore shipments down quarter on quarter, miner says
  • Big P&I players grow as clubs feel the heat from claims spike
    Brokers report limited moves across clubs during renewal season but market leaders have added tonnage
  • Okeanis cleaning up as suezmax enters product spot trade
    Voyage into the West is likely to be a one-off, boss Aristidis Alafouzos says
  • Bruton bullish on VLCCs as newbuilding slots for 2027 all but gone
    Norwegian start-up says long-term supply-demand dynamics remain favourable for big tankers
  • GTT sees demand for up to 75 LNG newbuildings
    Chairman and interim chief executive sidesteps questions on replacement CEO
  • New Taylor Maritime directors build shareholdings as options vest
    Deputy chief executive Alexander Slee and chief strategy officer Camilla Pierrepont pocket stock at no cost
  • MISC eyes sluggish LNG rates in year ahead
    Gas markets dragged down Malaysian gas shipping giant's financial performance in 2024
  • Performance Shipping sees aframax rates fall back to earth after 'exceptional years'
    Palios family-controlled owner posts resilient fourth-quarter revenue but profit drops
  • Russia denies 46-year-old cargo ship in distress after hull breach in ice
    Pavel Grabovskiy reportedly damaged in Sea of Azov, but state news agency says vessel is now safe in port
  • Gianluigi Aponte's MSC splashes $1.76bn on ultra-large container ships
    Latest order at Zhoushan Changhong pushes MSC's total newbuild spend to $6.5bn
  • Okeanis' Aristidis Alafouzos says Red Sea return 'positive' for suezmax tankers
    Greek boss says safe passage through Suez will allow million-barrel ships to recapture cargoes lost to VLCCs
  • Top pick or sell? Himalaya Shipping splits dry bulk stock analysts
    Share target price ranges from $4.60 to $9
  • Belships takeover set for completion after shareholders sign up to sell
    Deal will take Norwegian ultramax owner private
  • Sabrina Chao and Kenneth Lam's SeaKapital orders up to six LNG bunker ships
    The 20,000-cbm LNG bunker newbuilds in China are priced at $86m
  • Chao and Lam's SeaKapital orders up to six LNG bunker ships
    The 20,000-cbm LNG bunker newbuilds in China are priced at $86m
  • Seatrium reverses losses buoyed by strong orderbook
    But analysts question the impact of a reversal of an Operation Car Wash provision on financials
  • Russia denies 46-year-old cargoship in distress after hull breach in ice
    Pavel Grabovskiy reportedly damaged in Sea of Azov, but state news agency says vessel is now safe in port
  • Tor Olav Troim's Bruton weighs financing as new VLCCs to arrive early
    Oslo-listed start-up has two big tankers coming in 2026
  • Adhart Shipping tied to newbuilding debut with product tanker series in China
    Adhart, the commercial arm of Executive Group, is growing its tanker fleet in a new way
  • IMO and Saudi Arabia's attempt to address seafarer shortage welcomed by welfare community
    Bahri to offer cadets one year of onboard training

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • NTSB: Wrong valve led to fatal container ship fire
    An incorrect check valve led to the shipboard fire that killed two and injured one at Port Houston in 2024, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
  • Tariff fears help Port of Long Beach containers to best start on record
    Frontloading of consumer goods through the Port of Long Beach ran volume to a record in January.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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