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Exim India web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • DPA Chairman unveils strategic measures to reinforce policy stability, streamline port operations & promote sustainable growth
  • DP World and Reliance Industries partner on innovative rail logistics solution for petrochemicals
  • Proposed US tariffs on China-built ships seen disrupting global trade
  • MoPSW announces new appointments
  • DPA inducts state-of-the-art Harbour Mobile Cranes having 100-ton capacity
  • Heavy Lift Workshop at CTL BHP 2025 provides valuable insights on a structured approach to heavy lift planning
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge for dry cargo from North Europe to Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Red Sea
  • US' planned fees on China-built ships harming coal, agri exports
  • JNPA celebrates record handling of 7 million TEUs
  • FinMin notifies proof of origin for preferential import tariff
  • Coal production in the country crosses 1 BT mark
  • Coffee exports soar by 40 pc in April-Feb.
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (21 March 2025)
  • DGFT extends RoDTEP benefits to SEZ exports till Feb. 5

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • "A tactical escalation"
  • Cargo disruptions after Heathrow power outage
  • Afraa improving air and cargo connectivity in Africa
  • Enhancing air export booking in Abu Dhabi
  • Dredging key to Dutch-Belgian resilience
  • Olafsen takes over sales leadership at Optimarin
  • E-trucks powered by TST
  • Global humanitarian logistics agreement
  • Strengthening multimodal transport solutions
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Former FAA chief joins ZeroAvia
  • US-Mexico-Canada trade development
  • Emons acquires LDB stake

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 21, 2025
  • Forwarders predict fall in airfreight rates as ecommerce eyes sea freight
  • Uncertainty over fallout from Heathrow fire
  • HutchWatch: Beijing's ire and Singapore's dilemma
  • 'More pronounced' demand slump drives container spot freight rate declines
  • FedEx: it sucks out there, forget inventory build-up
  • Green shipping revolution could be hamstrung, UMAS warns
  • Value in North America's land transport: cheap, dirt cheap and expensive stuff
  • Smart containers: can carriers get a return on the massive investment?

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 21, 2025
  • Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding
    San Rafael, Calif.-based The Dutra Group announced March 21 the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464-cubic-yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) the Adele at Eastern

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Container News web site
MARCH 21, 2025
  • Pilbara Ports Authority reports throughput decline in February
    Pilbara Ports recorded a total monthly throughput of 49.5 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2025, reflecting a 6% decline compared to the same month in 2024. The Port of Port Hedland reported a monthly throughput of 37.5 Mt, with iron ore exports accounting for 37.3 Mt. This represented a 5% decrease in total throughput compared to February 2024. Imports through the port reached 183,000 tonnes, mar
  • Container Shipping Market: Weekly Analysis
    The container shipping market exhibited a mix of resilience and volatility this week, with stocks reflecting the impact of global trade flows, fuel costs, and supply-demand imbalances. While some companies managed to post gains, others experienced notable declines due to shifting freight rates and macroeconomic pressures. This report provides a detailed company-by-company analysis, shedding light
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding secures orders for three methanol-fuelled RORO ships
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received orders for three additional methanol-fueled roll-on/roll-off (RORO) cargo ships from Toyofuji Shipping (Aichi Prefecture), Miyazaki Sangyo Kaiun (Oita Prefecture), and Nichitoku Kisen (Hiroshima Prefecture). These vessels will be constructed at the Enoura Plant of MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery
  • DB Schenker's electric trucks prove reliability in harsh Finnish winters
    DB Schenker has demonstrated the reliability of electric trucks in Finland, even in extreme cold. Over a year, two FUSO eCanter trucks were integrated into customer operations, successfully handling the demands of tough Finnish winters. Their performance in temperatures as low as -30°C-common in Lapland near the Arctic Circle-proves that alternative drive systems can function effectively in freez
  • ABP appoints Head of Continuous Improvement for Humber Region
    Associated British Ports (ABP) has selected Tim Hathaway as Head of Continuous Improvement, focusing initially on the Humber region. In this role, Hathaway will drive engagement across the organization to enhance work processes in an evolving landscape shaped by technological advancements, shifting customer needs, and the adoption of more efficient methods. He has worked both nationally and inter
  • Euroseas extends charter for 4,250 TEU boxship
    Greek container ship owner Euroseas has extended the time charter contract for its 4,250 TEU intermediate container ship, Rena P. The agreement spans 35 to 37 months at the charterer's discretion, with a gross daily rate of US$35,500, in direct continuation of its current charter. The new charter period is expected to commence on 21 August 2025. Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas, com
  • Industry struggles to navigate volatile market
    An active and constantly changing market is proving tough for the industry to navigate as rates slide further and utilisation is falling, though month-on-month volume figures show slight increases. With the Pacific contract negotiations in full swing, the carriers are desperately attempting to bolster failing spot rates on the most lucrative trade with capacity cuts
  • Evergreen grows interest in Egypt's Abu Qir Terminal
    Evergreen Marine Corporation has increased its stake in the greenfield Egyptian container terminal, Abu Qir, to 25%
  • Black Sea shipping operations on the table
    Russian and US experts will meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 24 March to discuss measures for securing Black Sea shipping as part of talks on a potential Ukrainian peace settlement, according to a Reuters report
  • Cosco sets up European vehicle hub in Bremerhaven
    Cosco Shipping Carriers and BLG Logistics have formed a strategic partnership, according to DynaLiners report, designating Bremerhaven as Cosco's primary gateway to the European market Under the agreement, Germany's AutoTerminal Bremerhaven will serve as Cosco's central hub for vehicle imports to Germany, Scandinavia, the Baltic region, and Central and Eastern Europe. If you liked this post, plea
  • DP World partners with Mota-Engil to develop DRC's Banana Port
    DP World has appointed Mota-Engil, a Portuguese construction firm, to spearhead the development of the Banana Port-a key project aimed at strengthening the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) role as a major trade hub. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Banana Port project, which is set to revolutionize the DRC's trade landscape by introducing modern infrastructure, lowe
  • Evergreen commences new intra-Asia service
    Taiwanese container carrier Evergreen has decided to launch a new Pearl River Delta -Southeast Asia service, branded Vietnam-Thailand-Malaysia (VTS). According to DynaLiners' report, the new service will be operated by two 2,000 TEU container vessels, which will sail under the following port rotation: Shenzhen (Shekou, China) - Guangzhou (Nansha, China) - Sihanoukville (Cambodia) - Laem Chabang (
  • Cocoa supply is expected to improve in 2025 due to favorable weather conditions in West Africa
    The continuously challenging weather in West Africa, where most of the world's cocoa supply comes from, led to the highest prices of cocoa products in history. As farmers struggled to maintain cost-effective production due to heavy rains, the world experienced a chocolate crisis. In addition to fluctuating weather patterns, aging cocoa trees, and diseases, it has been more challenging to supply c
  • Container throughput rises in Peru
    In 2024, Peru's container ports handled 3.5 million TEUs, marking an 11% year-over-year growth. The Port of Callao, the country's largest port, saw an 11% rise in container volumes, surpassing 3 million TEUs and accounting for 88% of Peru's total container traffic. Meanwhile, Paita, the second-busiest port, processed approximately 310,000 TEUs but experienced a 4% decline. The most significant gr
  • NTSB Report: Baltimore Bridge Risk 30 Times Above Threshold
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed after being struck by the container ship Dali on March 26, 2024, was almost 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical or essential bridges, according to guidance established by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Over the las
  • DP World set to break ground on London Gateway expansion
    DP World has received approval for the GB£1 billion (US$1.3 billion) London Gateway expansion project, which is expected to establish the facility as the UK's largest container port. The construction works will commence in May, with DP World estimating that the expansion project will be completed after four years. The project includes the construction of two 400 metres-long all-electric berths an
  • Kuehne+Nagel opens new logistics facility in Texas
    Global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel has announced the opening of a new Road Logistics facility in Laredo, Texas, United States. Spanning over 40,100 m², the facility consolidates three existing cross-docks into a single location, effectively doubling capacity at the US-Mexico border. Strategically positioned, this new site aims to assist customers in navigating the complexities of nearshoring,
  • Rotterdam congestion drives ocean carriers away
    Congestion at Rotterdam's port terminals has forced ocean carriers to adjust their services to avoid delays at the major European hub. As a result, MSC and CMA CGM have decided to omit Rotterdam from their joint North Europe-Australia service-branded as NEMO and Australia Express, respectively-until at least early June, according to DynaLiners. After the Rotterdam removal, the service rotation wi
  • Maersk upgrades West Africa service
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk will expand its West Africa 3 (WAF3) service into the Mediterranean basin, adding Egypt's Port Said to the port rotation. The company has also decided to increase the container ship fleet of the service, according to the latest DynaLiners report. With Maersk deploying two additional vessels, the service is now operated by five 4,500 TEU boxships, which sail under the f
  • Ocean Alliance replaces Rotterdam with Southampton on Europe-Far East service
    Ocean Alliance of CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen and OOCL has decided to change the port rotation of a service between Europe and the Far East. According to DynaLiners, the container shipping grouping will remove the Dutch port of Rotterdam from the service, replacing it with the port of Southampton in the United Kingdom. The revised service, which is operated by 17 vessels of around 17,000 TEUs, will
  • Seven niche container lines launch China-Mexico joint service
    Seven smaller ocean carriers will introduce a joint service between China and Mexico. Emirates Shipping, KMTC, Regional Container Lines (RCL), Sinokor, Sinotrans, SeaLead Shipping and T.S. Lines will enter into a trade that is new for most of them. Each liner operator, according to DynaLiners report, will deploy a single boxship of around 3,000 TEUs on the service rotation, which will be as follo
  • Container rate slide may point to start of overcapacity
    Ocean container rates out of Asia continued to fall last week, slipping beneath 2024 lows on a combination of a post-Lunar New Year lull in demand, impacts from the new carrier alliance services still moving into place, and capacity growth. Asia-Europe prices dipped 11% to US$2,740/FEU, 14% lower than their 2024 floor, and Asia - Mediterranean rates eased 9% to less than US$3,800/FEU, 10% lower t

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Splash web site
MARCH 21, 2025
  • Orders pile up for methanol-fuelled roros in Japan
    Japan's Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has secured more methanol-powered roro orders from compatriot shipping companies. The shipbuilding unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is set to build three ships for Toyofuji Shipping, Miyazaki Sangyo Kaiun and Nichitoku Kisen, with delivery expected in fiscal 2028. The new orders follow two similar newbuilds Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping booked ...
  • UK firm to oversee Petrojarl I FPSO transition to Amplus Energy
    Aberdeen-headquartered Amplus Energy has hired V.Ships Offshore to oversee the transition of the recently acquired Petrojarl I FPSO. Altera Infrastructure sold the FPSO unit to Amplus last month. Described as the most deployed FPSO in history, the 1986-built vessel's last charter was with Enauta at the Atlanta field in Brazil's Santos Basin. The 215-m-long unit was Altera's very ...
  • Hacker group claims to have knocked out comms on 116 Iranian vessels
    Lab Dookhtegan, a hacker group, has claimed this week it has disrupted the communication networks of 116 ships belonging to Iran's top two shipping firms. "In an unprecedented move, we successfully disrupted the communication network of two Iranian companies that, among various terrorist activities, are responsible for supplying munitions to Houthis," the group wrote on ...
  • Wisdom Marine returns to Japan for more handysize newbuilds
    Taiwanese shipowner and operator Wisdom Marine is adding more Japanese handysize bulkers to its orderbook. In a regulatory filing, the Taipei-based company said it would pay up to $70.75m for a pair of 39,000 dwt units to be built at Naikai Zosen. The country's largest dry bulk shipowner has a fleet of over 140 vessels ...
  • Baker Hughes nets pair of Petrobras deals
    Oilfield services giant Baker Hughes has signed a deal with Brazilian oil and gas major Petrobras to provide fully integrated completion systems as well as an agreement for a definitive solution for stress corrosion cracking due to CO2 in flexible pipe systems. The multi-year contract award for completion systems follows an open tender and will ...
  • Flags of questionable quality grow market share
    Over 5,000 vessels - equivalent to 14.5% of the global merchant fleet - operate under registries with less than 10% ratification of International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization conventions, increasing exposure to enforcement actions, according to new data from analytics firm Kpler. "Flag risks are increasingly shaping maritime due diligence, impacting regulatory s
  • Investigators warn 68 American bridges are at risk from a Dali-style accident
    The one-year anniversary since 2024's most high-profile ship accident is next week, and the fallout from the Dali containership's destruction of a bridge in Baltimore continues to permeate throughout the US. In the early hours of March 26 last year, the Dali lost power after leaving the port of Baltimore and struck a pillar of ...
  • Chinese teapot refinery included in latest round of American sanctions targeting Iranian oil
    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated a so-called teapot oil refinery in Shandong, China and its chief executive officer for purchasing and refining hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian crude oil, including from vessels linked to the Houthis, and the Iranian Ministry of Defense of ...
  • Risks may change but the dry bulk market is all about managing exposure
    Shipping and trading firms need to think differently to achieve robust risk governance, writes Thomas Zaidman, managing director of Sagitta Marine. The past decade has been a rollercoaster for commodity markets with extreme swings in freight rates to geopolitical shocks affecting supply global chains. Volatility is a fact of life in the shipping markets, in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 21, 2025
  • EU sets stage for collaborative maritime strategy
    EU commissioner pledges to work closely with the shipping industry in crafting the crucial framework underpinning its Sustainable Transport Investment...
  • Diana teams up with Spanish tanker owner for 7,500 cu m LPG carrier newbuilds
    'Modest' investment will not deflect from core dry bulk business, say sources
  • Gambia's dark fleet gambit sees detentions and sanctions surge
    Gambia's flag registry grew greatly by carrying capacity since 2023, fuelled by injection of dark fleet vessels, most of which...
  • Box rates still sinking but disruptions due to port fees could spur rebound
    The outlook for spot rates is uncertain. On one hand, US consumer sentiment is weakening, a negative for pricing. On...
  • China-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodus
    'We could end up with major pollution because a tanker has been forced into a collision by some of the...
  • Big Chinese newbuild orderbook to haunt vehicle carrier sector if USTR levy comes to pass
    Some 60% of the global deepsea vehicle carrier fleet trades to US ports. Most vehicle carrier operators will be unable...
  • Why you should worry about boring IMO debates
    Shipping is getting climate regulations whatever happens at IMO. It should care about whether they actually work
  • Houthi threat to shipping extends to Mediterranean, warns naval forces
    Shipping urged to remain vigilant as Houthi retaliatory attacks are anticipated
  • German seizure of sanctioned tanker 'not yet legally finalised'
    German media outlet Der Spiegel reported that authorities had confiscated the tanker and its cargo, but customs measures are yet...
  • Bluepool poised to grow to 19 bulkers
    Pool prides itself on 'market-beating' returns and drawing a diverse range of participants
  • ICTSI exec slams APM Terminal's motives behind Durban terminal dispute
    ICTSI's Christian Gonzalez says APMT is attempting to scupper its Durban deal to hold on to supply chain supremacy in...
  • Stevedores killed on board bulker had no enclosed space training
    The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch has recommended InterManager and RightShip develop a minimum safety standard for stevedores conducting cargo...
  • Reinsurers more relaxed at 1/1 renewals, conference hears
    Marine classes among bigger beneficiaries of Decile 10
  • The Daily View: Bad climate policy is worth worrying about
    DecarbonisationSustainabilityContainers
  • CMA CGM partners with SIPG and Shanghai Electric on bio-methanol supply
    The deal taps Shanghai Electric's Taonan production base in northern China to provide up to 200,000 tonnes per year transported...
  • CDB Leasing finances Golar FLNG unit via sale and leaseback
    The vessel completed its conversion in 2023 and started operations this year, with BP as charterer
  • Daily Briefing
    US port fee plan open to legal challenge | e-fuel production subsidies could price out developing countries study finds |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 21, 2025
  • Escalating tariffs will cause 'profound' trade pattern changes: Cosco
    Cosco said changes in the shipping alliances this year will trigger competition in digitization and decarbonization.
  • Cosco warns of industry cargo flow changes after strong 2024 profits
    Cosco said changes in the shipping alliances this year will trigger competition in digitization and decarbonization.
  • USTR's China tonnage tax would squeeze smaller trades: stakeholders
    US maritime interests said the proposed fees on Chinese ships would hit a variety of low-value, niche trades that can't absorb the costs.
  • Breakbulk stakeholders blast USTR's China tonnage tax proposal
    MPV industry experts call for exemptions to US port tax for China built ships, stressing the lack of alternatives for specialist cargo carriage and the unfair burden on responsibility on the sector.
  • India-US contract cycle shadowed by overcapacity
    Container lines serving the India-US trade appear to be taking a hard line in the first round of annual contract negotiations amid overcapacity putting downward pressure on spot rates.
  • Heathrow shut down plunges air cargo supply chain into chaos
    Air cargo operators out of Europe's busiest airport will face at least a week of turmoil as airlines, forwarders and terminals start clearing the rapidly building backlog of freight when flight operations restart at midnight Friday.
  • US in 'holding pattern' over IMO membership: DNV
    Member states of the IMO must bury their divisions and emerge from the April MEPC meeting in London with agreement on a fuel standard and an economic measure to fund the transition to clean energy.
  • Tacoma to boost ro/ro capacity in $200 million expansion plan
    A deal between the Northwest Seaport Alliance and the Native American Puyallup Tribe will result in a 22-acre, two-berth terminal completed by the end of the decade.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 21, 2025
  • Shipping groups tell Trump officials: Fees on Chinese ships will hurt US
    ICS leader says US could face a decline in available tonnage under proposed measures
  • Container spot freight rates sink to 15-month lows, despite stronger charter market
    Freightos Baltic Index down 4% week on week and 28% month on month
  • Wisdom Marine returns to Japan for handysize bulker newbuildings
    Taiwanese owner adds to orderbook after a quiet period
  • Nervous shipowners prepare for newbuild disruption as China-Taiwan tensions grow
    War risk insurers say they are modelling scenarios for potential losses in the event of conflict
  • Diana Shipping reveals investment in LPG carrier newbuilding venture
    US-listed player becomes 'strategic partner' in semi-refrigerated vessels, alongside Spanish partner
  • John Fredriksen snaps up more DOF shares as holding tops 10%
    Norwegian-born tycoon remains active in equity markets
  • Capesize spot market subdued as market sentiment turns bearish in 'rollercoaster' week
    Average rates fall by 6% week on week, monthly gains still over 170%
  • Podcast: John Fredriksen's savvy play and Hing Chao's warning that 'global trade is under threat'
    This week's episode of TradeWinds' shipping news podcast also looks at safety in ammonia-fuelled vessels and fire risks on container ships
  • Castor Maritime bulker joins 'flexible' Greek panamax pool
    Petros Panagiotidis company commits 21-year-old vessel to Athens-based Bluepool
  • Star Bulk, John Fredriksen and a poison pill: Greek owner has a remedy should romance turn sour
    Greek owner is protected by anti-takeover language, though it has not been activated
  • Mitsubishi wins deals for three more methanol ro-ros from trio of Japanese owners
    Toyofuji Shipping, Miyazaki Sangyo and Nichitoku Kisen sign up for 2028 deliveries
  • Marine insurers 'lagging in shift to green shipping'
    AP Moller-Maersk vice president Lars Henneberg highlights the role of banks in promoting green projects
  • Raging dispute sees Germany's FSRU-based Stade terminal founder
    Project's chartered regas vessel has lain unused for a year
  • Western Bulk Chartering flips ultramax bulker for profit with sale to Precious Shipping
    Five-year-old bulker was previously on long-term charter to the operator
  • Suezmax rates soar to 12-month high as Black Sea shipments increase
    Kazakh crude loadings set to rise further at the CPC terminal in Novorossisyk
  • Sanctioned Russian oil-laden suezmax tanker confiscated by Germany
    The Eventin was sanctioned by the European Union after it was secured by German rescue services
  • International Seaways suezmax ships first-ever Brazilian cargo to giant Dangote refinery
    US owner's tanker is the latest to help diversify sources of oil for Nigerian plant
  • Trafigura adds former Mercuria and Morgan Stanley heavyweight to finance team
    Trader and shipowner says David Gallagher will run its structured finance operations
  • Hackers claim to have disrupted communications on 116 Iranian ships
    Group called Lab Dookhtegan says operation was timed to coincide with US attacks on Houthi rebels
    Investigators say the risk from a ship collision was well above acceptable risk level before collapse
  • Nicolas Saverys moves to second offer round in bid to take Exmar private
    Holding company Saverex set to bump up its shareholding to 92.5% after initial period
  • 'Prudent move': DHT fixes out VLCC for a year as rates spike
    US owner wins analyst backing for deal to secure solid earnings for 2017-built ship
  • Eastern Pacific tops Singapore shipowner league
    However, AP Moller-Maersk remains the biggest supporter of the Singapore flag
  • Ignazio Messina targets container ship newbuildings after sealing $50m financing
    Italian owner secures funding from domestic lenders as it targets fleet expansion
  • 'Crazy idea': DNV markets head says shipowners should buy a shipyard
    Maritime markets and trade director floats one idea for how to spend shipping's billions of dollars of profits
  • Don't forget FuelEU deadlines when sealing S&P deals, Reed Smith lawyer warns
    Compliance will have a value when negotiating secondhand transactions, warns Reed Smith lawyer Antonia Panayides
  • MPC Container Ships banks $75m in bond tap issue
    Proceeds will be used for debt refinancing and acquisition of maritime assets
  • NOS enters new sector with Edda Wind ship buy after NYK takeover
    Swedish owner has formed new joint venture to take over Mistral Enabler
  • Two anchor-handlers arrested in spat over failed multi-ship sale
    Arrest of two Samson vessels part of $49.3m legal battle launched by Alphard in Indian courts
  • Don't forget FuelEU deadlines when sealing sale and purchase deals, Reed Smith lawyer warns
    Compliance will have a value when negotiating secondhand transactions, warns Reed Smith lawyer Antonia Panayides
  • Chinese lessors cautioned to avoid the pitfalls of ship finance sector's past mistakes
    Christian Nolting warns against putting all the eggs in one basket, and stresses the need to see the bigger picture
  • US threats will not eliminate China's shipbuilding industry, says Cetus' Mark Young
    The US lost shipbuilding to Asia 'a long time ago' and must choose wisely to recover, says bulker owner
  • China's shipbuilding industry will not be eliminated by US threats, says Cetus's Mark Young
    US needs to pick the right industry to make a comeback to the manufacturing sector, bulker owner explains
  • Speak out for seafarers unjustly imprisoned for doing their jobs
    The roll-call of criminal cases across the world shows that seafarers need better protection

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 21, 2025
  • Port of Seattle says newly approved city housing plan would interfere with truck traffic
    The Port of Seattle says a controversial plan to rezone part of downtown for residential development will chip away at the city's industrial base.
  • FedEx orders Boeing 777 and ATR cargo aircraft, delays MD-11 retirements
    FedEx has switched from downsizing to incrementally growing its air cargo fleet by ordering large 777 freighters and postponing plans to retire older MD-11 jets.
  • Trans-Pacific container rates below lowest 2024 levels: Freightos
    Ocean container rates on trans-Pacific routes to the U.S. continued to decline in the latest survey from Freightos.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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