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APRIL 23, 2025
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APRIL 23, 2025
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  • Cargo Theft Report Reveals Rapidly Shifting Criminal Tactics and Emerging Targets
    The BSI Consulting and TT Club 2024 Cargo Theft Report gives an analysis of targeted commodities, prime locations for theft, regional hotspots and evolving strategies employed across the world. The two organizations note that of the incidents analysed: Food and beverages were most frequently stolen, 22% 76% involved trucks, including 21% hijackings and 20% theft of vehicles Nearly half occurred w
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies peak season surcharge from Asia to Tanzania
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Asian ports to the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The surcharge will apply to all container types, is expected to be effective from 5 May until further notice, and has been set at US$400 per TEU. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News
  • NWSA continues to boost container imports
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), including the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, has reported a strong March, recording 309,993 TEUs, representing an 18.5% growth over the same month last year. This is the 13th consecutive month of month-over-month import increase for NWSA, which said that shippers brought orders forward to avoid expected tariffs. Full international imports in March increased by
  • We Asked AI: Container Ships Passing Through Middle Eastern Straits
    As dawn breaks over the Middle East, colossal container ships glide silently through strategic straits and bustling terminals, heralding a new chapter in global trade. From Jeddah to Sohar, emerging markets across the Gulf and beyond are transforming the logistics landscape-investing in smart port technologies, expanding infrastructure, and positioning themselves as vital gateways connecting Asia
  • Aqaba Container Terminal receives US$13 million STS gantry crane
    APM Terminals-operated Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) has announced the arrival of a state-of-the-art Ship-to-Shore (STS) gantry crane, worth US$13 million. This announcement comes as part of the development plan launched by Jordan's ACT, following the extension of the concession agreement with the Maersk-owned port operator. Nayef Hamidi Al-Fayez, Chief Commissioner at Aqaba Special Economic Zon
  • Is CMA CGM's Bet on Oran in Jeopardy?
    As diplomatic relations between Algeria and France once again enter turbulent waters, collateral damage may hit one of Algeria's most strategically significant infrastructure projects. A planned investment by French shipping giant CMA CGM in the Port of Oran has come under scrutiny, raising two central questions: Is CMA CGM's project in jeopardy? And if so, how critical is this investment for Alg
  • ZIM and TS Lines withdraw Transpacific routes
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM and Hong Kong-based regional carrier TS Lines have joined MSC and Premier Alliance in pulling Transpacific services, as container volumes continue plunging amid the US-China trade war
  • PSA mulls sale of its stake in CK Hutchison
    Singapore's port and terminal operator PSA International is considering selling its 20% stake in CK Hutchison's global ports business, according to a report by Reuters. The potential divestment comes as CK Hutchison seems to move forward with plans to sell its 80% stake in the business-valued at US$14.2 billion -to a consortium of BlackRock and MSC. The deal, which includes ports in 23 countries
  • Sallaum Lines selects Inmarsat NexusWave to enhance onboard connectivity
    Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Sallaum Lines, a Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo shipping company, to upgrade to Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service. NexusWave is expected to provide secure, ultra-fast connectivity with unlimited data, complemented by Inmarsat's Care Premium programme for 24/7 support and maintenance. Reflecting
  • Paranaguá Container Terminal sees record volumes for poultry and beef shipments
    TCP, the operator of Brazil's Paranaguá Container Terminal, reached a new all-time high in reefer container handling for the first quarter with 35,809 units, translating to an increase of 17% compared to the same period last year. Considered the largest poultry meat export corridor in the world, the box terminal broke a record by increasing its market share in shipments in the first quarter, reac
  • Indonesia demonstrates balanced approach amid ongoing US-China trade war
    As the trade conflict between the United States and China intensifies, Indonesia is adopting a multifaceted strategy to safeguard its economic interests while maintaining balanced relations with both global powerhouses. In response to the US administration's proposed 32% tariffs on Indonesian exports to the United States, Jakarta has prioritized diplomatic channels over retaliation
  • Maritime unimpressed by USTR's fee regime
    Carrier representatives and analysts remain unimpressed with the US Trade Representative's (USTR's) announcement to levy charges on Chinese-built or operated vessels according to their size as measured by net tonnage. The World Shipping Council (WSC) argued that US exporters would be particularly hard hit by the fees, while adding that calculating fees on a net tonnage basis would penalise the la
  • European carriers lead in reefer capacity
    Asian liner operators continue to lag behind their European peers in reefer capacity, as the latter have invested more in fully cellular container ships with reefer plugs. MSC, the largest liner operator, continues to lead in terms of reefer capacity, with 651,000 reefer slots, giving it a reefer-to-fleet ratio of 23.3%. The Geneva-based carrier has upped its reefer plugs by nearly 12% year-on-ye
  • GCT Global Container Terminals orders Konecranes equipment for Canadian facilities
    GCT Global Container Terminals has ordered 10 hybrid Konecranes rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes for its GCT Deltaport terminal and one battery-powered Konecranes RTG for its GCT Vanterm terminal. The agreements were signed in the first quarter of 2025, and the 11 cranes will arrive at the Canadian terminals by the third quarter of 2026. The new orders will expand GCT's fleet of Konecranes RTGs t
  • SAAM Towage achieves major milestone with cross-border towing operation
    SAAM Towage has successfully executed a major and complex towing and logistics operation, marking a significant milestone in the company's capabilities. This extensive maneuver, which involved collaboration across five countries-Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile-highlighted the strength of SAAM Towage's operational network and its exceptional coordination across international teams. The
  • Indian Register of Shipping relocates Kakinada office
    Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the relocation of its Kakinada Site Office to a new and improved facility. This move forms part of IRS ongoing efforts to enhance its presence in the region and offer improved services to the local maritime community. The inauguration ceremony of the new office was marked by the presence of key stakeholders from across the maritime and oil & gas sec
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements peak season surcharge from East Asia to US and Canada
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  • Positive Momentum at African Transit Ports Despite Limited Investment
    As the security crisis in the Red Sea persists, global shipping routes continue to shift-elevating ports across Sub-Saharan Africa as increasingly vital transit hubs in the evolving maritime landscape. Among the most notable beneficiaries is Mombasa Port in Kenya. A steady rise in its connectivity coincides with the completion of its Berth 23 upgrade. The project, finalized in early 2024, has exp

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    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Olympic has won work for one of its anchor handling vessels from US supermajor Chevron. The US company hired the Olympic Zeus anchor handler and offshore construction vessel for work on the Agbami FPSO off Nigeria. According to a Breamar report, the vessel was hired for two months. The deal also ...
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    President Donald Trump has hinted at easing his aggressive trade stance with China, suggesting a significant reduction in the steep tariffs on Chinese imports amid ongoing market turbulence. Speaking at a White House press briefing on Tuesday, Trump indicated that the current tariffs, which have soared past 145%, will be scaled back considerably, though not ...
  • Advantage Tankers tied to South Korean VLCC orders
    Advantage Tankers has reportedly added to its newbuilding orderbook in a deal for a brace of VLCCs in South Korea. Greece's Xclusiv Shipbrokers note the Geneva-based owner and operator of about 25 ships has booked the two 320,000 dwt units at Hanwha Ocean at $126.5m each. Established in 2014, the Nazli Williams-controlled company currently lists ...
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    Democratic Party Representative Salud Carbajal has reintroduced the California Clean Coast Act into the US Congress. The California Clean Coast Act would permanently ban future offshore oil and gas leasing in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California. The act was the first bill the congressman introduced as a member of ...
  • Hutchison draws level with PSA on revenues
    There might be a 12.8m teu gap between them in group-wide annual throughput, but old rivals Hutchison Ports and PSA International are neck and neck when it comes to revenues these days, helping explain what a canny potential deal BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) have carved out for themselves. Source: Alphaliner The latest data ...
  • Bulk carrier becomes latest piracy victim in the Singapore Strait
    The pirate attacks keep coming thick and fast in Indonesian waters of the Singapore Strait. Ambrey, a British maritime security specialist, reports that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four individuals while transiting eastbound through the Philip Channel, a patch of water that has become the global piracy hotspot in recent months. The ...
  • Any old spares?
    Andrew Craig-Bennett warns about the risks of using prevalent knock-off spare parts. When a new ship leaves her builder for her maiden voyage, she will carry spare parts. We can probably - probably - assume that these spare parts, as well as the renewable and consumable components fitted in her mechanical and electrical systems, are genuine ...
  • Chemical tanker attacked off Nigeria
    A Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker was boarded by four individuals some 100 nautical miles southwest of Brass, Nigeria, according to UK maritime security specialists Ambrey. The individuals approached the vessel in a black-hulled skiff. No weapons were reported during the incident. The individuals remained onboard for four hours and stole crew belongings and vessel property. ...
  • Chinese yards largely unscathed from US port fees
    Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe a sigh of relief that they can still order most ship types risk-free in China, according to HSBC, following last week's decision by the US Trade Representative to water down penalties on Chinese-linked tonnage. The competitiveness of Chinese yards remains intact, according to the global bank. "The diluted port fees will ...
  • US targets Iranian LPG magnate
    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Iranian national and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) "magnate" Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his corporate network, for his role in shipping hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian LPG and crude oil to foreign markets. Emamjomeh's expansive network includes a vessel, ...
  • CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean merging to create fleet of more than 250 ships
    Belgium's CMB.TECH and one of Europe's largest dry bulk owners, Golden Ocean, have signed a term sheet for a stock-for-stock merger that will create a maritime giant with a combined fleet of more than 250 vessels. Under the agreement, unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, the shipowning vehicle controlled by the Saverys family ...

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APRIL 23, 2025
  • Contships pushes ahead with fleet renewal
    Secondhand strategy accords with reality of high newbuilding prices for feeders unjustified by current charter rates, according to Clarksons Securities...
  • What happens next in the Baltimore bridge case?
    Lloyd's List law and marine insurance editor David Osler examines the next steps in the maritime casualty of the decade
  • IMO carbon price not a done deal industry warned
    The IMO's new green regulation has drawn fire for its complexity and weak climate targets. But it is seen as...
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    Watson Farley & Williams team analyse latest rules
  • Container line operators now more cautious about chartering tonnage
    The boxship charter market has been relatively inactive, as US tariffs weigh on liner services
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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 23, 2025
  • Amazon LTL offering is no threat to standalone carriers: ODFL
    The president of the second-largest US LTL provider sees Amazon's decision to offer its vendors LTL service as an opportunity for ODFL to move more retail freight.
  • Lack of accurate data a threat to US shippers as LTL reclassification nears
    Shippers need to collect and share accurate shipment data and even rethink some shipping processes ahead of July 19 changes to LTL classification, experts tell the Journal of Commerce.
  • Hapag-Lloyd saw China bookings drop hard after US enacted tariffs
    The carrier said its Gemini Cooperation alliance with Maersk is not resorting to blanked voyages to deal with the downturn, but did redeploy ships to deal with demand changes.
  • US importers turn to Canadian bonded storage to delay payment of tariffs
    Amid the US-China trade war, inquiries for bonded storage north of the border have increased four-fold this month, according to one Canada-based third-party logistics provider.
  • Rebounding US auto imports caught in tariff crossfire
    Demand for light vehicles and components began 2025 on a sour note amid rising production costs, tariff uncertainty and projections for slower US economic growth.
  • Tariffs threaten rebound in US household goods imports
    HHG imports rose almost 20% in 2024 fueled in part by home remodeling, but US tariffs on China and Vietnam could reverse that gain.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 23, 2025
  • Trade war slump: US container volumes predicted to see 'almost certain' double-digit fall
    Trade war double threat to have pronounced impact on imports and exports, expert John McCown says
  • US East Coast gas exporter plays down tariffs on LPG and ethane. 'All of it is going to Europe'
    Range Resources chief executive says market will redistribute barrels impacted by Beijing's retaliation
  • 'Shock' or relief: Here's how Trump trade chief's port fees could impact shipping sectors
    Car carrier operators expected to seek relaxation of sweeping surprise fees
  • Colleagues celebrate life of 45-year maritime lawyer Keith Heard
    Memorial services on Friday for legal scholar with penchant for helping others
  • Key questions still require answers as shipping grapples with small print of port fee measures
    Lawyers and brokers give their best guess as to what some of the more opaque parts of the port fees proposals actually mean
  • Shipping stocks join market rally as Trump considers China tariff easing
    Trump acknowledges 'active' discussions with China amid efforts to forge trade deal
  • How Chinese shipping giant Cosco can cope with high exposure to US port fees
    Hardest-hit Cosco will need help from Evergreen and CMA CGM to circumvent US port fees, say analysts
  • Greek-controlled tanker adrift after engine room fire off Somalia
    Crew member suffers burns, needs evacuation
  • Port fee strife sees liner shipping titans hit pause on billion-dollar newbuilding deals
    US trade policy sees newbuilding talks placed on ice, sources say
  • Supramax rates under pressure from falling Indian iron ore exports, says Signal Group
    Tumble in exports is due to India's push for rapid urbanisation and declining Chinese demand
  • How US-China trade war could reshape major tanker shipments
    Nigerian barrels could head east to China, BRS Shipbrokers speculates
  • Golden Ocean CEO talks up premium merger price as Seatankers bulker management deal stays intact
    Peder Simonsen tells TradeWinds shareholders have got the same deal as Norwegian tycoon John Fredriksen
  • Pirate gang raids tanker in fresh security scare for shipping
    Another attack also reported off Indonesia
  • 'We will expand in all sectors': Alexander Saverys shows his hand after merger forges one of world's biggest shipowners
    CMB.Tech boss opens up on plans for former John Fredriksen bulker company
  • Chinese lessors could sell off MR tankers after US port fees clarification, Braemar says
    UK broker also expects owners to hold off on ordering new tankers until price is right
  • 'Ample upside': Hoegh Autoliners gets 'buy' ratings after tariff sell-off
    Car carrier owner rises 8.2% in Oslo
  • Bank blocks account of bulker owner over unpaid debt
    Prva Bank takes action against Montenegro's state-controlled Crnogorska Plovidba
  • Shipping bond issuers 'well positioned' to soak up tariff hit, Clarksons says
    Credit scores for shipping companies remain unchanged in first quarter
  • Fear and favour: Golden Ocean-CMB.Tech merger splits investor and analyst sentiment
    Both stocks rise in Oslo and Brussels following the mega-deal
  • Fire on cruise ship caused by catastrophic engine failure, NTSB says
    Failure possibly due to the crew exceeding recommended intervals for changing lube oil and oil filter elements
  • Stephenson Harwood promotes shipping lawyers as partner numbers expanded
    UK-headquartered law firm announces second biggest promotion round in its history
  • SSY hires co-founder of Clarksons' Sea platform to lead data and analytics push
    Shipbroking group wants to improve its use of data and digitalisation
  • Excelerate Energy upsizes bond to $800m as it reveals pricing
    Investors will be banking 8% interest per year as FSRU owner funds acquisition of New Fortress LNG assets
  • Pirates board tanker and steal cash in first Nigerian attack since 2021
    Security companies advise caution after raid 100 miles from shore
  • Iran jails tanker crews for five years as it seizes two extra ships
    Court also fines seafarers for their roles in smuggling fuel
  • Pirates board tanker and steal cash in first Nigerian attack since 2021
    Security companies advise caution after raid 100 miles from shore
  • Secondhand bulk carrier sales plunge 58% due to market uncertainties, says Veson
    Chinese-built bulkers expected to be hardest hit by proposed US port fees
  • Fire on cruise ship caused by catastrophic engine failure, NTSB reports
    Failure possibly due to the crew exceeding recommended intervals for changing the lube oil and oil filter elements
  • 'Baffling' gender pay gap in maritime is 'disgracefully high' in the UK, diversity experts say
    Recruitment issues in sector to blame for wage discrepancy?
  • Second-hand bulk carrier sales plunge 58% due to market uncertainties, says Veson
    Chinese-built bulkers most badly hit due to proposed US ports fees
  • Cruise ship fire caused by catastrophic engine failure, NTSB reports
    Failure possibly due to the crew exceeding recommended intervals for changing the lube oil and oil filter elements
  • SPDB Financial chairman eyes offshore as Chinese leasing braces for fresh challenges
    Chinese lessor is leveraging its experience and financial versatility to move beyond traditional vessel types
  • CMB.Tech strikes deal to swallow up Golden Ocean to form 250-ship giant
    Transaction comes seven weeks after Belgian company took over Fredriksen's stake
  • Buyer linked to Chinaland Shipping snaps up a capesize bulker
    Chinese appetite for ageing capesize and newcastlemax bulkers grows
  • White House releases Trump letters on military action to protect shipping from Houthis
    President's explanation to Congress unveiled as top defence official faces second Signal controversy

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 23, 2025
  • Qatar Airways, IAG and Malaysia Airlines propose joint cargo venture
    A proposed trilateral cargo partnership among Qatar Airways, IAG Group and Malaysia Airlines will extend each airline's global reach, the carriers say.

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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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