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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
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  • 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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Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
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Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
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Leghorn
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APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
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Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
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Schindellegi
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AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
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Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
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Bucharest
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Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
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London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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