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Exim India web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Sonowal visiting Singapore to boost maritime cooperation
  • TKM Global skilfully handles challenging project cargo movement for Tata Steel
  • Customs rule changes could raise compliance costs for importers: GTRI
  • US fees on Chinese ships seen causing trade apocalypse
  • India likely to import less LPG in 2025
  • India imposes anti-dumping duties on 5 products from China
  • VOC Port's wind energy generation results in substantial carbon savings
  • BCBA, JNPA and VPPL conduct orientation program on fundamentals of logistics & Customs clearance at Palghar
  • AI in shipping and the vital data foundations
  • MOL to deploy world's first ammonia-fuelled Capesize bulkers and chemical tankers
  • Maintenance dredging at Mumbai Port berths
  • Satish Honnakkatte assumes charge as Deputy Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority
  • India will lower tariffs, but reciprocal duties on: US
  • Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at $800 mn due to Red Sea crisis: Egypt
  • Export duty on onion withdrawn from April
  • Railways exporting coaches to Europe, Australia, Saudi Arabia: Minister

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Grimaldi supports Unicef shipments to Senegal
  • SGV calls for efficient restructuring
  • Mounting pressure on Chinese box market
  • Kinaxia - Cox succeeds Conroy
  • Cargoline partner awards
  • Swiss-Canadian cooperation on medical deliveries
  • Partnering for airport charges data worldwide
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Alstom Traxx for Slovenia
  • UP appoints Christina Conlin as chief legal officer
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports record performance
  • Lidl's biggest logistics hub in Portugal

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Semiconductors could compensate for air freight's lost ecommerce traffic
  • Truckers face a serious threat as large shippers develop networks
  • The new Expeditors takes shape - management update
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 12 | Geopolitics, Gemini and DOGE
  • OceanX: Hapag-Lloyd and 'the cost of quality'; Q4 '24 Ebit slump for carriers; AI agents
  • 'Weakened' Maersk paying a heavy price for its lack of fleet growth
  • Cosco profits surge, but headwinds from the US may slow pace of growth
  • 'Market engagement' is key to reviving South Africa's flagging logistics
  • Lomar Shipping set to trial 'innovative' hydrogen dual-fuel system

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Reederei Norden-Frisia names Germany's first electric cat ferry Frisia E-I
    Germany's Reederei Norden-Frisia has held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, the Frisia E-I. In a boost for sustainable public transport, the vessel, a Damen Fast Ferry 3209 Electric, is the
  • Tidewater Transportation goes to Gunderson for four new refined products barges
    Vancouver, Wash.-based Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, the largest barge transportation and termina network on the Columbia-Snake River system, reports that it has finalized a contract with Portland, Oregon-based Gunderson Marine & Iron,

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Container News web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • DP World, Reliance Industries team up on innovative rail solution
    DP World and India's Reliance Industries have partnered to launch an innovative logistics solution for the petrochemicals industry, shifting product transport from road to rail. This initiative is expected to cut carbon emissions significantly while enhancing operational efficiency. The new solution connects Reliance Industries' Jamnagar plant in Gujarat, India, to DP World's inland container dep
  • Maersk and Port of NY&NJ reach lease extension deal for APM Terminals Elizabeth
    Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) have agreed to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth's lease through December 2062. The deal was originally set to expire in 2029, but the lease extension marks a significant milestone in the company's partnership with the US port, which dates back over a century. The 33-year lease extension paves the way for major infrastructure investme
  • Noatum Maritime receives first LNG-powered vessel for United Global Ro-Ro JV
    Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has received its first LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Ro-Ro vessel, which will be utilised by the recently formed joint venture (JV) with Erkport, United Global Ro-Ro. Forming part of Noatum Maritime's Ro-Ro expansion strategy, the newbuild vessel, named UGR Al Samha, a flagship for the Ro-Ro business, boasts 12
  • The Green Gamble: Navigating Risks and Opportunities in Sustainable Ship Financing
    Reed Smith, in partnership with DNV Maritime Advisory, organized "The Green Gamble: Balancing Risks and Opportunities in Shipping Investments" seminar at their London office. This half-day seminar, attended by over 70 specialists, including advisors, investors, representatives from shipping and energy sectors, and legal experts, focused on the current trends in sustainable ship financing. The mar
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen secures US$2 billion transport deal extension
    Scandinavian RoRo shipping and vehicle logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen strengthens its partnership with an established auto original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and enters a 10-year contract extension. The contract has an overall estimated gross revenue of US$2 billion, effective from April 2027. Both parties aim to grow the partnership and develop new, efficient solutions that will optim
  • Shippers turning to futures and longer-term contracts to manage risks
    Daily turnover of Asia-North Europe (EC) container freight futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange has reached US$1.5 billion. Speakers at the "Navigating the Volatility of Container Freight Rates" conference in Singapore today (24 March), said that years ago, interest in such futures wasn't high, but disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the blockage of the Suez Canal with Ever Gi
  • Somaliland's Growing Influence in Global Shipping
    As the Red Sea crisis continues, Somaliland is about to emerge as a pivotal spot for Western interests, especially for maritime shipping, as long as the region becomes more and more a field of geopolitical competition. China has become increasingly proactive in Africa, working to broaden its sphere of influence through substantial investments under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly
  • Seaspan to equip its entire fleet with Orca AI's SeaPod digital watchkeeper
    Israeli maritime technology provider Orca AI announced that Hong Kong-based container vessel owner Seaspan Corporation will integrate its cutting-edge SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire fleet. Seaspan aims to support safety improvements and operational cost savings through Orca AI's solution. Seaspan began using Orca AI's SeaPod digital watchkeeper on select vessels to enhance situation
  • COSCO doubles profits in 2024
    COSCO SHIPPING Holdings reported a doubling of annual profits, achieving an operating revenue of RMB 233.86 billion (US$32.3 billion) in 2024, representing a 33.3% year-on-year increase. Additionally, the company's Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) reached RMB 69.95 billion (US$9.65 billion), representing an increase of 90.8% year-on-year, the net profit was approximately RMB55.40 billion
  • Hapag-Lloyd extends Le Havre omission from SWX service
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an extension of its decision to omit the port of Le Havre from its South America Westcoast (SWX) service. The SWX service connects Northern Europe with the West Coast of Latin America and the Caribbean. The German carrier initially announced the omission of the French port in October 2024 and has now decided to extend this measure until further notice to enhance service
  • ClassNK announces leadership restructuring
    ClassNK's current Senior Vice President, Hayato Suga, has been appointed as President and CEO as well as Representative Director of the ship classification society. Additionally, current Corporate Officer Fumihiko Higashi has been appointed as Executive Vice President of the organization. The leadership changes took effect on 21 March. Former President & CEO Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed a
  • Nhava Sheva Port launches US$500M road project to ease congestion
    Indian shippers and supply chain stakeholders at Nhava Sheva Port (JNPA) could see significant relief from landside congestion as the port has won government approval for a new access road system. The project plan calls for a 29-kilometre link from the harbour to the nearest state highway intersection point. To be built on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, it is estimated to cost about US$525

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Splash web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Performance Shipping flips aframax for $21.5m profit
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner and operator Performance Shipping has nearly doubled its money by selling one of its aframaxes. The Andreas Michalopoulos company has offloaded the 2011-built P Yanbu for $39m after picking up the 105,400 dwt vessel in late 2020 for $22m. The Japanese-built unit has been delivered to its new undisclosed owner, delivering ...
  • Icon Energy bolsters fleet with modern ultramax
    Nasdaq-listed Greek bulker outfit Icon Energy is expanding its fleet by bringing in a 2020-built ultramax on a bareboat charter. The Ismini Panagiotidi-led company said the 63,668 dwt scrubber-fitted vessel, to be named Charlie, should join the fleet between May and August 2025. The deal includes an advance payment of $2.75m, the same amount upon ...
  • Maersk seals 33-year lease extension at port of NY and NJ
    AP Moller-Maersk has reached an agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth's lease through December 2062. Originally set to expire in 2029, the 33-year lease extension "paves the way for major infrastructure investments which will enhance capacity and transport velocity, create jobs and strengthen the US ...
  • Uni-Tankers brings in fresh tonnage
    Denmark's Uni-Tankers is renewing its fleet with two modern stainless steel vessels. The Per Ekmann-led outfit is adding the Selandia Swan to its owned fleet this spring. The ship is said to represent the company's ongoing commitment to renewing its fleet with new, energy-efficient tonnage. Uni-Tankers is also bringing in the 2024-built 6,000 dwt Tina ...
  • Diana Shipping bags Cargill panamax fixture
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has landed another charter deal with Cargill, the New York-listed company's fourth fixture with the commodities trading giant in just over a month. The Semiramis Paliou-led company has secured employment for the 2010-built panamax Leto from end-March through to July 16, 2026, and extension options for up to two more ...
  • Drydocks World scores FPSO refurbishment deal from Modec
    Dubai-based Drydocks World has been awarded a contract to refurbish and extend the operational life of the Baobab Ivoirian FPSO by floater expert Modec. The project is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and last for eight months. It will include extensive structural improvements to the vessel, including the renewal of 1,000 tons of steel, ...
  • Wood extends deadline for Sidara takeover talks
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has extended the deadline for discussions over a possible takeover by Dubai-based company Sidara. Last month, Wood confirmed reports that Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners, also known as Sidara, has made an approach for a possible offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen bags transport deal extension worth $2bn
    Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has been awarded a 10-year contract extension with an undisclosed automotive equipment manufacturer. According to an Oslo Bors filing, the long-term deal has an overall estimated gross revenue of $2bn and is set to start in April 2027. The car carrier operator will deliver a broad scope of services ...
  • MOL and CMB.TECH join forces for world's first ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemaxes and chemical tankers
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Belgium's CMB.TECH have partnered up to jointly own and charter nine landmark newbuildings that can run on ammonia fuel. The Tokyo-based shipping giant said the deal with its Antwerp-headquartered peer covers three ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers, and six chemical tankers, two of which will be ammonia dual-fuel, while the ...
  • Shell green lights Gato do Mato project off Brazil
    UK-based energy supermajor Shell has taken the final investment decision for Gato do Mato, a deep-water project in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin offshore Brazil. The Gato do Mato consortium includes operator Shell with a 50% stake and its partners Ecopetrol and TotalEnergies which hold 30% and 20% stakes respectively. Pré-Sal Petróleo is ...
  • Fugro vessel runs aground off Italy
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has reported that one of its survey vessels has run aground off the Italian island of Elba. Fugro's 2003-built geophysical survey vessel Fugro Mercator ran aground on Saturday, March 22. The authorities were immediately notified and the Italian coastguard arrived on site to provide support and monitor the situation. The 11-strong crew ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Trump vows to tariff countries importing Venezuelan oil
    Trump plans to levy a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela starting April 2, which will...
  • Crunch time for US port fee threat as final Washington hearings begin
    Business leaders have descended on Washington, DC, to fight the plan to tax US port calls. Will the US bow...
  • APMT to invest $500m in port of NY and NJ
    Maersk's terminal unit APM Terminals has reached an agreement with the Port of New York and New Jersey to extend...
  • Can green ship finance deliver in 2025?
    Lloyd's List senior reporter Declan Bush asks what's next for green ship finance amid an ESG backlash, a second Trump...
  • Fincantieri back in black with 2024 results
    Revenue increased 6% in 2024 as the Trieste-based company acquired a record level of orders, more than doubling its 2023...
  • Baltic and Arctic are newest AIS interference hotspots
    The disruption largely impacts vessels trading out of Russian ports but is also hitting ships sailing into and out of...
  • Former Singapore PM warns of geopolitical choppy waters for shipping
    The political veteran's remarks on the first day of the Singapore Maritime Week echoed mounting concerns about the global order...
  • Shadow fleet tankers remain in recycling limbo as sanctions prevent sales
    Ageing VLCCs Artemis III and Itaugua are stranded off the coast of Bangladesh as local letter of credit transacting banks...
  • Global trade faces 25% tariff surge by 2026, warns Nobel-prize winning economist
    Nobel laureate and US economist Paul Krugman predicts tariffs on nearly all global trade could rise to 25% by this...
  • The week in charts: Gambia's detention surge | Box rates still sinking but disruptions | Syria's online seaborne trade reaches new highs
    Gambia went from having no tankers flying its flag in 2023 to 35 oil and gas tankers by mid-March 2025;...
  • The week in newbuildings: Japanese yards pick up ro-ro ships and bulker orders
    Orders for two bulk carriers, a pair of gas carriers, three ro-ro cargo vessels, eight tankers and eight general cargoships...
  • London Gateway expansion work to start in May
    DP World has sought the necessary regulatory approval and will begin constructing two new berths and a new rail terminal
  • The Daily View: Urgent inaction
    DecarbonisationSustainabilityContainers
  • Cosco Shipping doubles profit
    The company reported a 6.1% rise in total container throughput for its port operations in 2024, reaching 144m teu, while...
  • MOL and CMB.Tech partner on world's first ammonia-fuelled capesizes
    The two companies will jointly own and charter two dual-fuel ammonia chemical tankers and two dual-fuel ammonia capesize bulk carriers
  • Daily Briefing
    China-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodus | Gambia's dark fleet gambit sees detentions and sanctions surge |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • APM to spend $500 million to enhance cargo handling at Elizabeth terminal
    Capacity improvements at the New Jersey facility will include optimization of the terminal layout, rebuilding berths at a higher level to allow for anticipated increases in the sea level and replacing existing cargo-handling equipment with zero-emission, electric machines.
  • Maersk holds top spot for US Gulf import carriers in 2024; MSC best for exports
    The top 10 carriers for imports collectively hauled 2.43 million TEUs into the Gulf Coast last year and had a market share of almost 94%, according to the latest Journal of Commerce rankings.
  • US LTL getting in position for higher freight demand - when it comes
    While there's no strong demand trigger for LTL freight on the horizon, providers continue to add terminals and lanes to growing networks.
  • Likelihood of IMO fuel standard set to reshape container shipping market
    Why the impact is so potentially profound is the way carriers would likely respond to a scenario where a fuel standard is imposed on them, but no automatically higher cost is imposed on shippers to pay, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Heathrow shutdown 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.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • SPM plots expansion after selling anchor-handlers and tanker to Japanese lessors
    UAE-based owner continues to refinance through sale-and-leaseback deals
  • Unions calls for wider port fee and yard support, as Chinese groups voice opposition
    ILWU official proposing extending charge to land borders
  • VLCC crew left adrift without fuel after sanctioned tanker abandoned for third time in two years
    Seafarers managed to reach port in Venezuela using emergency fuel supply in symbol of growing scandal
  • Fincantieri hails 'remarkable year' as newbuilding orders double to record levels
    Pierroberto Folgiero-led shipbuilder boosted by strong growth in offshore sector
  • ClassNK appoints new head amid fresh management reshuffle
    Hayato Suga says mission is to deliver services like 'top sushi chef'
  • US-listed tanker owner DHT Holdings linked to sale of its Chinese-built VLCCs
    Chief executive Svein Moxnes Harfjeld says vessels are not sold
  • Performance Shipping sheds aframax for firm price and big profit
    P Yanbu sold in opportunistic deal due to favourable market conditions, company says
  • Solong owner Ernst Russ hives off feeder vessel in $9m deal
    Tonnage provider is getting rid of a feedermax container vessel
  • Japanese shipyard giants pool design resources for new style bulker
    The 42,200-dwt Bingo 42 features an extended hull
  • Container shipping giant Evergreen spends $1bn plus to take control of chartered tonnage
    Taiwanese liner heavyweight spends big to take control of long-term chartered Japanese vessels
  • Scorpio Tankers pares down DHT Holdings stake, confirming financial investment
    New York-listed product tanker owner's president Robert Bugbee said DHT is 'best in class' in VLCC space
  • Trump crackdown on Chinese ships fuels questions over flotilla flying US flag in national security programmes
    More than 25 US-flag ships are built in China
  • China blasts US over port fee plan ahead of vital Washington public hearing
    IMO delegate says unilateral policy will push up the cost of shipping and damage the system of global maritime rules
  • Thailand moves forward with $29bn rail link to bypass Malacca Strait
    Ruling party wants to create special economic zone to pave the way for project to connect Indian and Pacific oceans
  • Higher charter rates boost Wintermar profit by over 100%
    Offshore company says average charter rates were up 26%
  • Bulker owner Precious targets tankers and gas carriers with new venture
    Thai company teams up with Malaysian pair
  • MOL and CMB. Tech team up to own and operate 'world's first' ammonia-powered capesizes and chemical tankers
    Japanese giant taking stake in Belgian owner's bulker newbuildings, as new tanker orders are revealed
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs $2bn vehicle contract extension over 10 years
    Norwegian car carrier giant wants to grow partnership with manufacturer
  • Castor Maritime reveals fresh bulker sales as Panagiotidis family member snaps up panamaxes
    Disposals will reduce Cypriot owner's fleet to nine vessels
  • Tufton Assets profit drops as product tankers switch to lower rates
    Shipping fund says time charter earnings have now stabilised
  • High stakes for shipping: Xi has his own Trump cards as US prepares to show its hand on port fees
    Asia's shipping names defiant as Washington poised to wrestle Beijing's grip on maritime
  • NYK throws weight behind ammonia as next-generation fuel choice
    Boss says future fuel has the strongest potential for mass production
  • Braemar riding out rates drop with strong S&P performance
    Broker forecasts earnings decline amid weaker tanker and bulker rates
  • Former Gatik-controlled tanker arrested as repair company chases unpaid bill
    Suppliers facing difficulties obtaining payments from vessels continuously changing owners and managers
  • Delfin says US Maritime Administration licence 'paves the way' for its FLNG units
    First offshore LNG export project for US greenlighted
  • CMB.Tech moves in directors as Golden Ocean board seeks talks on future
    Saverys family company appoints Patrick Molis and Patrick de Brabandere following takeover
  • High-profile Asian shipping executives Simon Liang and Nobu Su make a comeback
    Liang holds stakes in eight OSVs, while Su gets into maritime decarbonisation
  • Fasten your seatbelts, says Singapore senior minister Lee Hsien Loong on impending US-China trade war
    Singapore's elder statesman says both countries will amass a lot of damage if they don't have a 'working arrangement'
  • "Fasten our seatbelts," says Singapore's senior minister on impending US-China trade war
    SM Lee says both countries will amass alot of damage if they don't have a "working arrangement"
  • Are we killing seafarers with fatigue?
    Experts agree that more needs to be done to tackle seafarer welfare
  • High-profile Asian shipping executives Simon Liang and Nobu Su are back in the shipping game
    Liang holds stakes in eight OSVs while Su gets into maritime decarbonisation
  • Former Gatik-controlled tanker under arrest after repair company struggles to find someone to pay its bill
    Suppliers facing difficulties obtaining payments from vessels continuously changing owners and managers
  • Delfin says US Maritime Administration license 'paves the way' for its FLNG units
    First offshore LNG export project for US greenlighted
  • Singapore's maritime leadership at a crossroads: A true bridge-builder must back a strong fuel levy
    Viewpoint: At the start of Singapore Maritime Week, Eldine Glees calls on Singapore to show leadership in backing a strong global fuel levy at the IMO

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey signs 33-year lease with APM Terminals
    Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals has signed a 33-year lease with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the longest in port history.
  • Proposed US port fees on Chinese vessels may alter intermodal shipping patterns
    Port fees on Chinese ships are aimed at boosting U.S. shipbuilding but could have follow-on effects for intermodal traffic, too.
  • Report: Top-secret US plans to attack Houthis accidentally shared with journalist
    A top-secret group chat of U.S. officials discussing details of attacks aimed at reopening Red Sea shipping inadvertently included a journalist.
  • NTSB faults Maryland in Key Bridge collapse, warns dozens of other bridges at risk
    The National Transportation Safety Board said proper risk assessment by the state of Maryland could have averted the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge that killed six road workers in 2024.

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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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