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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • Shipping Minister and MSC CEO discuss potential investment opportunities
  • Port capacity seen growing exponentially
  • Ships being rerouted to the Suez Canal from the Cape
  • Export of handicraft, handloom products from Kashmir surge
  • Clarification on new FASTag rule
  • AD Ports Group opens its first inland dry port facility in Abu Dhabi
  • VOC Port sets new single day highest traffic record
  • Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya students learn about port operations at DPA
  • Noatum Maritime and Erkport launch JV for global RoRo & vehicle logistics
  • DP World's Jebel Ali handles highest cargo volumes since 2015
  • Muskan Container Lines recognised as NVOCC of the Year (Exim - GP)
  • 'Vizhinjam Port can propel Kerala into a new Singapore'
  • IPA partners with IIT Kanpur for cybersecurity in smart ports
  • India's strong leadership and contributions to maritime affairs behind its election to Vice Presidency of International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation
  • IWAI proposes Urban Water Transport System in 17 cities across 12 states
  • Port of Salalah expands for Gemini Cooperation
  • Rotterdam port's overall throughput sees marginal decline; container volume up

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • Cobantur expands intermodal range
  • Container and rail growth in Hamburg port
  • A journey from intern to CCO
  • Diversifying the sector in Slovenia
  • Northrail adds Vectrons to fleet
  • Expeditors appoints CEO
  • Ukrainian dry bulk surge versus Russian decline
  • Spring Valley establishes agro-commodity hub
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • KF Aerospace takes delivery of bulk freighters
  • E-lorry delivers pallets around Felixstowe
  • AD Ports launches Al Faya dry port
  • Throughput down in Rotterdam - despite key investments

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • Up to $1.5m fee for every Chinese-built box ship calling at a US port
  • Aviation authority dismissals fire up US aviation safety debate
  • OceanX: Postcard from 'pretty cool' Shanghai
  • Latest order takes MSC box ship orderbook past 2m teu mark
  • So long then, Polar Air Cargo, and thanks for all the theatrics
  • Railfreight boxes in Russian Customs logjam being returned to China
  • The US Line: Jeff Musser and the art of 'servant leadership'
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 8 | Schiphol tariffs, Canadian weather, and Asia-Europe capacity
  • UK-EU trade 'reset' could be on the cards if France uses its 'clout'
  • Greener shipping - 'further work needed', but all still to play for
  • One premonitory crash after another
  • 'Run aground'

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • Admiral Lisa Franchetti removed as CNO
    Admiral Lisa Franchetti has been removed as Chief of Naval Operations. She is the first woman to serve in that role and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The action was among
  • Freire Shipyard delivers Briggs Marine maintenance support vessel
    Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, has now delivered the 42 meter, DP2, diesel electric maintenance support vessel ordered by U.K.-based Briggs Marine under a contract awarded in December 2022. Briggs Marine has
  • Wiernicki: New nuclear a generational opportunity for U.S. shipbuilding
    New nuclear reactor technology represents a once in a generation opportunity for U.S. industrial policy, says ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiericki. Vessels propelled by advanced small modular reactors (SMR) could

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • Florida International Terminal proceeds with investment plan at Port Everglades
    Florida International Terminal (FIT) is advancing its US$25 million investment plan through 2026, following the renewal of its Port Everglades concession until 2035. In 2024, FIT made significant strides in innovation and operational efficiency to enhance its services. The investment includes cutting-edge container handling equipment from Taylor Machine Works and advanced accident prevention tech
  • Glencar to build new manufacturing headquarters in Birkenhead Docks redevelopment
    Peel Ports Group has awarded a construction contract for a new warehouse at Birkenhead Docks as part of its ongoing partnership with wood-based panel specialist Finsa UK. Construction of the 31,500 m² quayside facility at the UK's second largest port operator's new terminal Grandidges Quay at the port will begin later this year. The UK's second-largest port operator has entrusted construction fir
  • Spring Valley invests US$50 million in Jafza distribution hub
    Spring Valley, a home-grown agro-commodity supplier, is investing US$50 million in a new distribution hub at the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to bolster regional food security. Covering around 10,000m², the facility will feature state-of-the-art processing and storage capabilities, including consumer packaging, roasting, and grinding operations. The first phase of the project is expected to be com
  • Kalmar and PSA Singapore renew service agreement
    Kalmar signed a service contract with PSA Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2024, covering maintenance and repair work on PSA's cargo-handling fleet. PSA Singapore is the world's largest container transshipment hub, handling 40.9 million TEUs in 2024. Kalmar has been one of PSA Singapore's service providers for the servicing and maintenance of both Kalmar and third-party equipment in Singapore.
  • Eco-Friendly Shipping Practices: Reducing the Industry's Carbon Footprint for a Sustainable Future
    Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels The shipping industry has long been a cornerstone of global trade, but it's also a major contributor to carbon emissions. As climate concerns grow, we're seeing a shift toward more sustainable practices that aim to minimize environmental impact. From innovative technologies to greener fuels, the industry is embracing change to protect our planet. Adopting eco-
  • Kale Logistics launches Malaysia Maritime Single Window
    Kale Logistics Solutions officially launched the Malaysia Maritime Single Window (MMSW) on 17 February in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The implementation of Kale's MMSW has significantly streamlined vessel processing, reducing turnaround times from up to five days to just a few hours. This efficiency boost is driven by real-time data access and enhanced transparency in service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Freemium Model Success Stories: How Free Apps Drive Revenue
    The freemium model has proven to be a highly effective strategy for driving revenue in the custom android apps development. By offering basic features for free and charging for premium services, apps can attract a large user base and convert some into paying customers. H2 - Best Freemium Cases This approach not only encourages initial adoption but also fosters a broad user engagement, setting th
  • AD Ports opens new inland dry port to enhance UAE logistics connectivity
    AD Ports Group has announced the inauguration of a new custom-bound inland dry port facility, further strengthening Khalifa Port's connectivity and enhancing logistics services across the UAE. Strategically positioned between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Al Faya Dry Port will function as an Inland Container Depot (ICD) linked to Khalifa Port via overland routes. This facility will serve as a transit term
  • PSA Singapore reaches 10 million TEU mark at Tuas Port
    PSA Singapore has reached a significant milestone, handling 10 million TEUs at Tuas Port-one of the world's largest fully automated container terminals-since operations commenced in September 2022. This achievement underscores Tuas Port's pivotal role in Singapore's supply chain and logistics sector. As a key hub in the global maritime network, Tuas Port is designed to accommodate the increasing
  • CSBC declines to bid for YM's vessel order amid full dock capacity
    Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corporation will not bid for compatriot mainline operator Yang Ming Marine Transport's imminent order for up to 13 container ships of 8,000 to 15,000 TEUs
  • Noatum Maritime, Erkport launch Ro-Ro JV
    Noatum Maritime, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has formed a Joint Venture (JV) with Erkport, a Turkish company specializing in Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping. Under the agreement, Noatum Maritime-the largest provider of diversified maritime services in the Middle East-will hold a 60% stake in the JV, while Erkport will own the remaining 40%. Operating under the brand "United Global Ro-Ro", t
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  • Ukraine's dry bulk shipments take 87% leap three years after Russia's invasion
    "Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the volume of dry bulk shipments from the two countries combined is 6% below pre-war levels. However, the past 12 months have seen the countries' dry bulk shipments develop in completely opposite directions. While Ukraine has seen an 87% y/y jump in shipments, Russia's have taken a 6% y/y fall. Overall, their combined volume has increased 3% y/y ov
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  • Strategic Implications of APM Terminals' Operations in Salalah, Bahrain, and Aqaba
    It is worth exploring APM Terminals and Maersk's strategic initiative to harness the Gulf region's expanding economic potential and establish Bahrain and Salalah as pivotal hubs in the global maritime trade network
  • Streamlining Supply Chains with Cross-Docking
    A well-structured supply chain helps businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Faster transportation, better inventory management, and lower handling costs all contribute to smoother operations. Implementing strategic improvements ensures businesses stay competitive. The following sections explore key strategies for optimizing supply chains. Reducing Storage
  • Port of Rotterdam increases investments amid strong financial performance and container growth
    Port of Rotterdam recorded an increase of 2.8% in its annual container volumes reaching 13.8 million TEUs in 2024. At the same time, total cargo throughput in the major European port declined slightly by 0.7% to 435.8 million tonnes. The growth in the container segment can be attributed to increased European consumption, according to the Port of Rotterdam Authority, while wage indexation and decl
  • Container Seal Types Explained: Choose the Right Security Solution for Shipping
    Container seals are vital to protect billions of dollars worth of cargo that moves across global oceans. These security devices act as primary defense against theft and tampering during transit, whether you're shipping Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL). The right shipping container seal delivers more value than just cargo security - it documents proof of protection throu
  • Shipping Stock Market: Weekly Update
    The container shipping sector continues to navigate a dynamic landscape shaped by shifting freight rates, global economic conditions, and supply chain developments. Investor sentiment remains mixed as companies balance operational efficiency with market volatility. While some firms benefit from stable long-term charters, others face pressure from fluctuating spot rates and macroeconomic uncertain
  • Digital innovations reshape container shipping processes
    The shipping industry, a vital artery of global trade, is sailing into a new era driven by technological advancements
  • ETG to build US$41 million sustainable polymers facility in UAE
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with ETG Bio Green Polymer, a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, to develop a cutting-edge compostable polymers facility in KEZAD A (KEZAD Al Ma'mourah). This new plant will produce fully sustainable polymers, supporting ma

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • UK blacklists 40 shadow fleet ships
    The UK is imposing a new wave of sanctions against the Russian oil trade, targeting an additional 40 ships. The biggest sanctions package against Russia's shadow fleet brings the total number of oil tankers sanctioned by the UK to 133-more than any other European nation. Publishing details of the sanctions, Britain said the ships being ...
  • Moeve signs up for RFOcean chemical tanker newbuilds
    Spanish energy company Moeve has inked a contract with RFOcean for a series of 6,600 dwt chemical tankers currently under construction in China. Frederik Rye-Florentz-led RFOcean, which controls a fleet of 13 chemical tankers on fully-delivered basis, has eight next-generation newbuilds booked at Wuhu Shipyard set to enter the market in 2025 and 2026. The ...
  • Velos swoops on Easterly MR1
    Greek owner Velos Shipping has bolstered its tankers business with a secondhand chemical carrier from Easterly Asset Management's Maritime Logistics Equity Partners. Velos Tankers has snapped up the 2010-built 36,700 dwt MR1 Easterly Sirius for around $15.5m and renamed it Velos Rubini. The US-based Easterly bought the vessel from Hong Kong-based Cido Shipping as part ...
  • Whitewashing the greenwashing
    Rob Mortimer, managing director of fuel specialist Fuelre4m, takes a challenging look at the outcomes from last week's IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships My biggest takeaways from the recent convening of 107 parties, representing 97% of the world's shipping tonnage are: We're committed to cutting pollution, if we ...
  • Sanctions rain in on third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
    The European Union has officially approved its 16th package of sanctions imposed against Russia in response to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, while the UK came out today with its own series of measures designed to stymie the Russian war machine. The new measures, announced on the third anniversary of the all-out war, target Russia's ...
  • Allseas wins pipelay work on Petrobras's Buzios field
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has won a contract for the design, procurement, construction, and installation of subsea infrastructure for the Búzios-10 pre-salt field, located some 180 kilometres off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. According to Allseas, the project, awarded by Petrobras following a competitive tender, will be one of the largest offshore pipeline ...
  • Landlocked Hungary to get first seaport since WW1 came to an end
    To get from Budapest, the capital of landlocked Hungary, to Trieste on Italy's Adriatic coastline, containers need to travel more than 550 km, including across the breadth of neighbouring Slovenia. Nevertheless, the Italian city is set to become Hungary's primary port in the coming years as construction has just got underway on a 30 hectare ...
  • Noatum forms shipping venture with Turkey's Erkport
    Noatum, the maritime and shipping arm of ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group, has established a roro liner joint venture with Erkport in Turkey. The venture, operating under the brand United Global Ro-Ro, will be 60% owned by Noatum, with Erkport holding the remaining 40% stake. The JV will provide an integrated product for ...
  • Shearwater Geoservices gets work in oil-rich Guyana with ExxonMobil
    Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a contract for a large deepwater 4D OBN reservoir surveillance program by US supermajor ExxonMobil in Guyana. Under the award, Shearwater will commence a six-month survey starting in the first half of 2025. The field unit will be comprised of a Shearwater seismic vessel as ...
  • Saipem and Subsea 7 broker mega merger deal
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem and offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 have reached an agreement in principle on the key terms of a possible merger of the two companies. The combination of Saipem and Subsea 7 will be completed by way of an EU cross-border statutory merger carried out incorporating Subsea ...
  • Myanmar turns to Russia to help develop Dawei port project
    Myanmar has turned to a new partner to help develop long-held plans to turn Dawei in the southeast of the country into a major port. Russia's economic development minister, Maxim Reshetnikov, signed an investment cooperation pact with the Myanmar government over the weekend to develop the port, an oil refinery and a coal-fired power station ...
  • Progress made at the IMO towards a greenhouse gas levy
    The 18th Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (GHG) concluded on Friday at the International Maritime Organization with the GHG levy in combination with a global fuel standard as the most favoured candidate mid-term measure for reducing GHG emissions from shipping. Analysis of the participation at the meeting carried out by UCL Energy Institute showed ...
  • Sweden investigates further cable damage
    Swedish police are investigating another suspected case of sabotage of an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea. Finnish telecom operator Cinia said on Friday that it had detected minor damage in Swedish waters on its C-Lion1 undersea fibre-optic link connecting Finland and Germany, the third time this particular cable has been struck since November ...
  • US targets Chinese ships and terminal investments
    The US is considering slapping huge fees on Chinese-built ships calling at its ports, while also clamping down on Chinese

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • How massive new US port fees could impact container shipping
    The latest shipping-related proposal out of Trump's chaos-inducing administration is the 'big one' for container lines. The new port fee...
  • 'Maximum pressure' in motion as US sanctions more Iran-linked tankers and entities
    The Trump administration announced its second round of sanctions against Iran on Monday, targeting Iranian officials, shipping companies, commodity traders...
  • EU and UK target dark fleet support network amid sanctions uncertainty
    The EU and UK unveiled expanded shipping sanctions on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the US...
  • Where do we stand after ISW-GHG 18?
    Two thirds of countries that signed Marpol Annex VI now support a carbon levy for decarbonisation, the latest IMO talks...
  • Fire contained on board second Grimaldi ro-ro in recent days
    Incident on board 47,600 gt ro-ro cargoship is the second casualty to befall a Grimaldi ship in recent days
  • Gas shipping group calls for EU to cut methane emissions
    Shipping and energy companies seeking to cut emissions of planet-warming methane have called on the EU to regulate the issue...
  • Coastal corridor prompts surge in Ukrainian bulker trade
    Ukraine's bulk shipments have risen nearly 90% over the past year as temporary maritime corridor takes effect. Russia, meanwhile, must...
  • Shipping's shame: It's time to talk about abandonment, again
    After a massive spike in cases of seafarer abandonment was reported in 2024, Lloyd's List reporter Joshua Minchin asks what...
  • Shipping faces yet another geopolitical shockwave as US strikes at Chinese shipbuilding
    USTR's proposal goes far beyond the unions' initial demands and could significantly disrupt global shipping and drive up costs
  • The week in newbuildings: large containership orders persist
    Firm orders for two capesize bulkers, two tankers, four general cargoships, five gas carriers and 12 boxships recorded in the...
  • MISC 2024 profit plunges as market softens in the fourth quarter
    MISC saw no reprieve for rates due to the continued influx of new vessels and delays in additional supply from...
  • The Daily View: Cruise control
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing 24 February 2025
    Trump administration official vows to tax foreign-flag ships calling at US ports | Profile of Red Sea sailing fleet unchanged...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • FMC modifies TCW detention order in light of federal court ruling
    The FMC's modified ruling in the TCW-Evergreen complaint allows room for carriers to charge late fees during port closures if the fees are reasonable.
  • US cargo crime forecast to rise 22% as thefts spread inland
    Supply chain security technology provider Overhaul forecasts another big year for cargo theft in 2025, though not as big as a 49% year-over-year increase in 2024.
  • US port fees could hit Chinese ships under Trump trade proposal
    The US Trade Representative said the proposed fees are designed to counter China's influence over the global shipbuilding and maritime industry.
  • Geopolitics, weak German economy slowed Hamburg's 2024 volume growth
    The poor operating conditions look set to continue this year, likely keeping container handling numbers under pressure at

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • Trump officials aim to pile on revenue from taxes and duties on shipping
    Lutnick moots income tax while trade representative's office targets Chinese shipping and shipbuilding with fees
  • Trump administration takes another swipe at Iranian shadow fleet with round of sanctions
    Oil brokers, ship managers and heads of Iran's oil and terminal companies among target list
  • Ciner Shipping relocates to Athens amid rapid fleet expansion
    Outgrowing its Istanbul base, top Turkish owner taps human resources pool of the world's biggest shipping hub
  • Turkish owner Devbulk clinches S&P handysize deal with Japanese owner Itochu
    Traditional Turkish shipping firm clocks up fourth acquisition of a Japanese-built vessel in 12 months
  • Capesize spot rates perk up as Australian cyclone aftermath settles
    Time-charter average saw a 45% weekly bounce
  • 'Unsafe' tanker operations in crosshairs as Europeans unveil fresh sanctions
    Bloc blacklists 74 more ships and UK adds 40 amid splits in pro-Ukraine alliance
  • EnTrust Global's OMP reveals hand in Olympic Subsea offshore vessel newbuilding deal
    Oslo investor backs Stig Remoy in building vessels for oil and gas or renewables work
  • EuroDry expects recovery from loss after bulker rates approached nine-year lows
    Greek bulker owner optimistic of improving markets from March
  • Lightship Derivatives raids rival Freight Investor Services for new CEO
    Hire is a stalwart of the freight derivatives space
  • Carbon emissions from Norwegian shipowners rise in 2024
    CEO says IMO agreement on emissions will be crucial
  • The big reveal: How strong is LNG bunkering demand, really?
    Huge market evolution on cards in next three years, adviser LansdowneMoritz says
  • Container lines seek to stop the rot as spot freight rates drop 20%
    Falling freight rates may finally be hitting sentiment in the container ship charter market
  • HFW beefs up shipping team with UK Coast Guard navigation chief Mike Bunton
    Experienced shipping man appointed as a master mariner at UK law firm
  • RFOcean charters out series of tanker newbuildings to Spanish oil group
    Moeve, formerly Cepsa, taking chemical carriers being built at Wuhu Shipyard in China
  • Kristian Siem-backed Subsea 7 looks to combine with Saipem
    Subsea 7 shareholders will get new shares, big dividend in deal expected to close next year
  • George Economou-owned suezmax tanker lifts first Dar crude cargo for a year
    Force majeure lifted after pipeline problems fixed in Sudan
  • NorthStandard targets $1bn premium goal after reversing renewal vessel losses
    Post-merger reshuffles have ended with second-largest club reporting increased tonnage at renewal
  • Dark fleet-linked AIS spoofing spurs push for more reliable ship-tracking tech
    Concerns over vessel location manipulation prompt new look at ship security system
  • Bid by Louis-Dreyfus heirs to snap up piece of Greek port falls flat
    Margarita Louis-Dreyfus and her three sons obtain just one-tenth of Thessaloniki Port Authority shares they had set out to acquire
  • 'Unsafe' tanker operations in crosshairs as European Union unveils fresh sanctions
    Bloc blacklists 74 more ships amid splits in pro-Ukraine alliance
  • Iraq Mediterranean crude shipments to resume as vital pipeline back in business
    Oil ministry earmarks 185,000 barrels per day for export from Ceyhan
  • Slot charterers can be considered 'shipowners' in liability claims, UK court rules
    Law firm CJC explains implications of judgment arising from X-Press Pearl case
  • Shockwaves for shipping as Trump floats big port fees on Chinese-owned and built vessels
    Container shipping likely to be most severely affected, analysts say
  • Traders 'more cautious' over long-term tanker charters due to US-driven uncertainty
    New administration's policies on tariffs and Ukraine contributing to wariness over term deals
  • Russia orders diver inspections of all ships after mysterious sabotage attacks
    Navy will also be used to protect vessels from drone threat
  • StealthGas boosts buyback as it logs third straight year of record earnings
    CEO Harry Vafias optimistic but warns fortunes can be made and lost quickly in shipping
  • Lower Russian grain exports could spell trouble for geared bulkers
    Panamax demand out of Australia and Argentina in line to benefit
  • George Procopiou doubles down on iconic Athens resort and Posidonia hub investment
    Greek shipping and real estate magnate acquires full ownership of Astir Palace Vouliagmeni
  • Golden Union teams up with leasing newcomer SeaKapital on LNG bunker vessels
    Continental Kapital Union Holding's 20,000-cbm LNG bunker ships will be deployed worldwide
  • Campaigners urge EU to step up tanker blacklisting to hit Russia revenue
    Campaign group says oil price cap could come back into play if enforcement campaign is boosted
  • Methane abatement group calls on EU for clear policies and investment
    Coalition moves to get its message out ahead of European Union's Clean Industrial Deal details on Tuesday
  • Asyad Shipping LNG carrier makes return trip through Red Sea
    Vessel sails back in ballast after being first non-sanctioned vessel to take route in over a year

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • US port charges on China vessels add to supply chain uncertainty
    A plan to promote U.S. maritime interests by penalizing China shipping only complicates supply chain woes, say experts.
  • WiseTech board members resign over governance dispute
    Australian logistics software provider WiseTech is in the midst of a governance crisis after four board members resigned.
  • DHL e-Commerce expands operations to Saudi Arabia
    DHL e-Commerce is gaining a foothold in the Saudi Arabian market with a partial acquisition of Ajex Logistics Services.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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