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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
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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
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    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 ...
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  • 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.
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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
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    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
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    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
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    Deputy chief executive Alexander Slee and chief strategy officer Camilla Pierrepont pocket stock at no cost
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    Gas markets dragged down Malaysian gas shipping giant's financial performance in 2024
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    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
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    Share target price ranges from $4.60 to $9
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    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
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    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
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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.
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    Frontloading of consumer goods through the Port of Long Beach ran volume to a record in January.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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