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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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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