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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
  • Waterways open again
  • Intermodal players join forces in Spain
  • Milestone for life-saving supplies
  • Animal transports in good hands
  • Fleet investment follows partnership extension
  • Malaysia implements maritime single window at Port Klang
  • Europa Air & Sea reports strong growth
  • Law firm expands shipping practice
  • Expanding waste reduction efforts
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another round of promotions at Seko
  • Transnatur expands services to Canary Islands
  • Three more Sino-Kazakh terminals in 2025
  • Canada investing in Trois-Rivières projects

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • Sanctions-busting forwarder jailed, while Europe 'ramps up the pressure'
  • Taiwan and South Korea lines don't fear US levy on Chinese ships
  • Saleable Expeditors - management reshuffle talk continues
  • Electronic bills of lading a step closer with standardised framework
  • Walking the rumour tightrope - sale of Australia's TGE looks near
  • Bullish Freightos says 'cost efficiencies' helping bring profitability in sight
  • Making sense of the sheer Amazon LTL nonsense
  • EU states must decide on zero-emission truck weights or adoption will suffer
  • AD Ports launches Erkport JV, but loses out over Alsancak terminal

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • PNWA pushes back against DOGE cuts to critical USACE employees
    The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) has written the Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State congressional delegations expressing its "strong opposition to federal employee cuts being implemented by the 'Department of Government
  • Ulstein marks another milestone in build of Yard No. 320 CSOV
    Norway's Ulstein Verft has launched its Yard No. 320, the first of two advanced commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) on order for Bernard Schulte Offshore (BS Offshore). The launch event followed an

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • New Port Commissioner at Port Houston
    Earlier in February, the Houston City Council appointed Roland Garcia to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. Garcia is a founding shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Houston office. With extensive expertise in maritime affairs and a deep understanding of the Port Authority and the Houston Ship Channel, he brings valuable experience to his new role. Before his appointment, Ga
  • Yasa extends partnership with Weathernews
    One of Türkiye's leading ship owners, Yasa, has signed a new three-year agreement with global weather intelligence provider Weathernews to continue using its comprehensive performance monitoring platform. For the past two years, Yasa has subscribed to Weathernews' industry-leading SeaNavigator platform and will maintain its premium package, which offers route optimization, precise vessel performa
  • The future of maritime training: Building a digital bridge to excellence
    When we first envisioned the ICS Academy, we saw an opportunity to transform maritime education by creating something truly different: a platform that would harness the collective experience of more than 80% of the world's shipping fleet and deliver it directly into the hands of seafarers. Developed by seafarers for seafarers, our Academy provides on-the-go access to practical e-learning that hel
  • Enterprise-Grade Security in AI Development
    Discover the benefits of combining RAG and Fine-Grained Authorization in AI development
  • Marlink supports Knutsen Group's digital transformation
    Marlink, a provider of managed IT services, is enhancing digital transformation for tanker and gas carrier operator Knutsen Group. A long-time Marlink customer, Knutsen Group has expanded its fleetwide VSAT installations by adding two Starlink LEO terminals to each of its 59 vessels, along with 19 new builds. After evaluating the potential of LEO services to enhance applications and user experien
  • Super Bowl-driven preparations strengthened Port NOLA security
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the Harbor Police Department (HPD) announced the implementation of enhanced security measures and upgraded technology at its Maritime Security Operations Center (MSOC). These advancements, introduced ahead of Super Bowl LIX which took place in New Orleans on 10 February, played a key role in bolstering security for the event and will continue to enhance HPD
  • Hamburg's container throughput nears 8 million TEUs in 2024
    The previous year presented numerous geopolitical and economic hurdles, with global trade impacted by the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East, creating uncertainty in international markets. In Germany, economic output declined by 0.2%, while industrial production saw a year-on-year drop of 4.5%. Despite these challenges, the Port of Hamburg reported positive growth in container throug
  • US slaps sanctions on Chinese shipyards: Up to US$1.5 million fee per boxship
    The United States is escalating its economic countermeasures against China's maritime sector, specifically targeting the extensive network of Chinese shipbuilding facilities and the vast fleet of vessels built in these yards. This strategic move comes in the wake of accusations against China for practices deemed unfair by international trade standards, including artificially suppressed labor cost
  • NWSA handles over 260,000 TEUs in January
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) kicked off the year with significant cargo growth, fueled by high vessel schedule reliability, consistent rail service, and new customers. January volumes surpassed the five-year average, reflecting strong market demand. NWSA's total container volume, including international and domestic shipments, reached 264,869 TEUs, reflecting a 25.4% increase compared to
  • What It's Like To Rent A luxury Porsche
    Elegant, beautiful, and efficient transport always takes your breath away and attracts the attention of others. Porsche is a legendary car that is on everyone's lips. That is why the Porsche hire Dubai service is becoming increasingly attractive for a unique trip. There are many reasons to choose such transport. It is a great option for business trips and meetings, friendly get-togethers, or a re
  • Expansion works begin at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
    APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has officially commenced its expansion, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of the world's most advanced box terminals. In collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the CareGo consortium, this expansion will double the terminal's capacity, making it the largest, most efficient, and most sustainable automated APM Terminals facility in
  • Geopolitical Instability in the Red Sea: Impact on Top-5 Ocean Carriers
    The geopolitical instability triggered by the Gaza conflict and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea has significantly disrupted global shipping, with some companies navigating the challenges more effectively than others. This crisis has underscored the strategic vulnerability of key maritime chokepoints, particularly the Suez Canal, which facilitates around 30% of global container trade. The prolonged
  • CMA CGM completes third collective ship buy in four months
    CMA CGM has completed another en bloc ship purchase, as the French carrier continues to expand its fleet
  • ICTSI's Mindanao Container Terminal shifts to solar power
    Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), the business unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines, has transitioned to operating entirely on solar power during daylight hours. Since 14 February, MCT has been sourcing solar energy under a retail supply contract with PrimeRES Energy Corporation, in line with the Philippine energy departm
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Sub & Middle East to USEC
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States East Coast. The new rates will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment. The German box line has announced that the new GRI will be US$500 per container and will be effective
  • Maersk revises PSS from China and Hong Kong to Africa
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk is revising the peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from China and Hong Kong to Kenya and the port of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania. The following surcharges will be effective from 10 March 2025. Origin Destination Currency ALL 20 / ALL 40 45HDRY ALL 20 REEF / ALL 40 REEF China / Hong Kong China Kenya US$ 650 / - - / 650 - China / Hong Kong China Dar Es Salaam US$ 45
  • Gebrüder Weiss expands logistics and transport services in Poland
    Gebrüder Weiss has announced the strengthening and expansion of its transport and logistics service offerings in Poland. Since early 2025, the international logistics company has been offering national and international partial and full truckload (LTL/FTL) transport, along with additional warehousing and logistics solutions such as order picking. Customers can track their shipments in real time a
  • US ramps up efforts to rival China's shipbuilding dominance
    The Trump administration's proposed fees on Chinese-built ships and mandates requiring a portion of US products to be moved on American vessels aim to counter China's growing influence in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries
  • Liberian Registry appoints new Senior Vice President
    Liberian Registry, one of the world's largest ship registries, announced the appointment of Kyle Hurst as Senior Vice President of Fleet Communications and Technology.

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • Pertamina International Shipping boss arrested over alleged oil import scheme
    Pertamina International Shipping chief executive Yoki Firnandi has been arrested in connection with an alleged $12bn corruption scandal involving the procurement of crude oil and oil products. Indonesia's Attorney-General's Office named Yoki as one of seven suspects, four of whom were officials of Pertamina subsidiaries. The suspects were accused of manipulating the domestic refinery oil ...
  • Chinese yard to build 200-person accommodation rig
    Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry has revealed that it entered into a section fabrication, general assembly, equipment installation, and commissioning contract for a 200-person jackup accommodation rig with Qinshi Jiamei Energy Technology. According to a statement made by Bestway Marine & Energy Technology, the owner of Dajin Heavy, the total contract value is RMB 57.5m ($$7.9m). ...
  • Container sector set to take biggest hit from US plans to charge Chinese-built vessels
    Shipping is reeling from what could be the most seismic decision to effect the industry yet in the opening weeks of Donald Trump's second term in office. The American president will make a decision, likely in around a month's time, on whether to carry out suggestions made by the office of the US Trade Representative ...
  • Stena Bulk forms Nigerian tanker venture
    Swedish shipowner Stena Bulk has signed a deal with NNPC Shipping, part of oil producer Nigerian National Petroleum Corp and local integrated offshore support player Caverton Marine for a new tanker joint venture in Nigeria. The deal will create a new tanker operation serving Nigeria and West Africa's regional and global crude oil, refined product ...
  • Sonangol readies suezmax orders in South Korea
    Angola's Sonangol is lining up suezmax crude tanker newbuildings in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources report the state-controlled oil company has returned to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a pair of scrubbed-fitted 158,000 dwt units. The deal, still at the letter of intent stage, is estimated to be worth about $190m, with deliveries in 2027 and ...
  • SeRenE and Megamas form JV to develop subsea cable vessels
    Malaysia's Semarak Renewable Energy has formed a joint venture company with Singapore-based offshore service provider Megamas Resources to develop subsea cable vessels. The new joint venture company, to be named Semarak MIS, will develop high-tech and fuel-efficient vessels for the installation and maintenance of offshore energy cables and submarine fibre optic telecommunications cables. Accordin
  • Vintage VLCC prices firm up
    Prices are up for vintage VLCCs as brokers predict higher rates for ships trading outside the dark fleet. Prices for vintage VLCCs went down in January. Now, VLCC pricing is firming again for reputable sales candidates, and a whopping $10m spread can be spotted in the latest sales filling up broking reports. Greek owner Eastmed ...
  • Petrobras cancels FPSO tender after bid deemed too expensive
    Brazil's state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras has cancelled a tender for chartering an FPSO for the Barracuda-Caratinga revitalization project. Initially, Petrobras started the contracting process for the FPSO back in the summer of 2023 but it suffered several setbacks and postponements due to a lack of sufficient interest from floater owners. The company required a ...
  • BlueFloat Energy founder and CEO to step down
    The chief executive officer and founder of Spanish offshore wind developer BlueFloat Energy has decided to step down from his role. BlueFloat CEO Carlos Martin Rivals revealed via social media that his time at the company has come to an end. "After careful thinking, I've concluded that it is the right moment to turn the ...
  • Panama green lights reservoir project in bid to combat drought restrictions
    The Panama Canal board of directors has approved funding for the construction of a new lake in the middle course of the Indio river watershed, a massive project designed to help ensure the waterway can combat droughts. For much of 2023 and last year, the canal was forced to slash transits and maximum drafts as ...
  • Wood restarts takeover talks with Sidara
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has responded to recent media speculation regarding an approach from Dubai-based company Sidara for a possible offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the company. Wood confirmed the reports on Tuesday and directed its shareholders to take no action concerning the proposal. The company ...
  • US issues further Iran sanctions
    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on more than 30 persons and vessels in multiple jurisdictions for their role in brokering the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum-related products, the latest in a series of measures the new Donald Trump administration is taking in its so-called ...
  • Shipmanagers suggest changes to IMO's net-zero framework to avoid future legal action
    Shipmanagers have expressed concerns in connection with the International Maritime Organization's future net-zero framework and have suggested changes which they believe would make the proposals more effective. Acting on behalf of the global shipmanagement sector, InterManager, the international association for shipmanagers, has submitted a proposal to the next meeting of the IMO's Marine Environ
  • Pioneering ammonia bunkering vessel project presses ahead
    An approval in principle (AiP) certificate has been granted for an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel. The project has been led by Japanese shipowner

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • US port fee plan could hammer US exports of petroleum and grain
    The whole point of the US Trade Representative retaliation against China is to help America, specifically America's shipyards. But the...
  • The week in charts: Where do we stand after ISW-GHG 18? | 'Maximum pressure' in motion | Dry bulk's dilemma
    Two thirds of countries that signed Marpol Annex VI now support a carbon levy for decarbonisation, the latest IMO talks...
  • Stena Bulk confirms new joint venture with Nigerian National Petroleum Corp
    New joint venture will be headquartered in London while other operational details are evolving
  • MPCC starts uncertain year on strong footing
    Uncertainty over Trump tariffs and the Red Sea make the market hard to predict, but solid earnings and a strong...
  • LNG demand from shipping will hit 16m tonnes per year by 2030
    The energy giant's latest demand forecast from the shipping sector is 60% higher than the one it made in 2023
  • US trade crackdown batters Chinese shipping and shipbuilding stocks
    Shares of key Chinese shipbuilders and shipowners dropped amid threat from latest USTR plan, but some experts believe China's shipbuilding...
  • P&I clubs only got two thirds of headline rate hikes, brokers contend
    Tardiness in issuing renewal documentation 'particularly egregious' in some cases, argues Lockton PL Ferrari
  • Stranded MSC boxship's hull is breached, coastguard warns
    Tank soundings have confirmed that there are still millions of litres of heavy fuel oil and marine gas oil on...
  • Ship design set for evolution to account for wind-assisted propulsion
    The take up of wind-assisted propulsion systems is advancing but production capacity needs to grow to meet the expansion phase
  • Shanghai LNG bunkering shows rapid growth
    With two LNG bunker ships working at the same time, the port's daily bunkering capacity has doubled
  • HMM will acquire part of SK Shipping to expand bulk business
    The deal is in line with the shipping company's plan to expand its bulk fleet to 110 vessels by 2030...
  • Taiwan coastguard detains cargoship after another undersea cable break
    Authorities are investigating whether the incident was accidental or part of China's 'grey zone' tactics, as a similar cable break...
  • Panama Canal board approves new lake project
    The Rio Indio project is part of Panama's fight against drought, which severely hampered canal operations for several months between...
  • The Daily View: US port fees will distort shipping markets
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • US sanctions ripple to Qingdao as port operator drops firms from acquisition
    Qingdao port said it removed the two pipeline firms from the deal partly because bankruptcy proceedings for key customers were...
  • MOL Chemical Tankers to rebrand Fairfield under its own name from April 1
    MOL Chemical Tankers aims to use the combined business platforms under its brand name to enhance operational efficiency and provide...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sweeping US plan to target Chinese ships would snare many non-Chinese operators | Shipping faces yet another geopolitical shockwave as...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • Trade groups renew push for ocean carrier movement on digitization
    Shipper, forwarder and customs broker associations want to see the members of the Digital Container Shipping Association accelerate efforts to create interoperable process standards.
  • Carriers boost tonnage on Asia-WCSA to meet growing manufacturing demand
    The tonnage injection comes amid an uptick in Asian manufacturers expanding business in Latin America, particularly Mexico.
  • From MAC to FGA: Access Control Evolution
    Learn how integrating MAC, DAC, RBAC, and FGA can strengthen your application's authorization
  • MPVs pass on steel frontloading surge as fleet concerns loom
    While the breakbulk sector failed to capitalize on the forward loading of steel to get in front of US import tariffs, it now has bigger concerns with US proposals to penalize Chinese-made MPVs.
  • Global shipper group 'bullish' on e-fuel tender bids from ocean carriers
    The second tender from the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance calls for a carrier or a consortium of liners to move the equivalent of 1.5 million TEUs across th

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • China service pushes Matson earnings past expectations in 'very strong' fourth quarter
    Trajectory for 2025 depends on whether Red Sea normalises
  • A family of Caribbean container experts: Gisholt Shipping celebrates 50 years of niche shipbroking
    After taking over business of lone rival, Gisholt Shipping wants to stay small
  • Italy's Augusta Due acquires tanker newbuilding as it begins fleet renewal
    Rome-based Brullo family purchases second vessel in a matter of months
  • Diana Shipping reports profitable quarter but full year in the red
    Greek shipowner attributes time-charter revenue dip to lower ownership days
  • The big reveal: Just how large is actual demand for LNG bunkering?
    Huge market evolution on cards in next three years, adviser LansdowneMoritz says
  • 'Large-scale' boxship sales on the cards if markets fall on Red Sea return, broker says
    But Hanse Bereederung's Alex Karydis has not yet seen a rush to trade through the Suez Canal again
  • TotalEnergies claims LNG fuelling first with cruise ship in Asia
    Singapore Cruise Centre hosts milestone LNG bunkering operation
  • Navantia UK secures subsea work for McDermott Trinidad
    Ex-Harland & Wolff Arnish facility awarded year-long contract
  • Shorting tankers boosts return for Oceanic Hedge Fund
    CIO Cato Brahde sees shipping demand back on normal trend
  • US levy on Chinese ships could make port calls too costly, says Seaspan's Torsten Pedersen
    Executive says plan will be hard to make work
  • Tsakos snares nine shuttle tankers for Transpetro in $1.3bn order at single yard
    Shipowner fights off other owners in 'massive' investment on specialised vessels for Petrobras
  • Fearnley Securities downgrades big car carrier names on contract fears
    Despite protestations from owners, investors sceptical rich new contracts will stay intact
  • LNG fuel demand set to jump to over 16 mtpa by 2030, says Shell
    Major forecasts global LNG demand to rise by 60% up to 2040 largely on Asian economic growth
  • New tanker sanctions to move the rates needle as more than 10% of VLCCs blacklisted
    Fearnley Securities says new US and EU measures could create significant demand for mainstream ships
  • P&I insurer West says service key to tonnage gains at renewal
    Insurer among the biggest gainers of the 12-strong group of protection and indemnity clubs
  • Vessel sales lift Lauritzen Bulkers to bigger annual profit
    Handysize operator expects to remain profitable in 2025 but is 'cautious'
  • Pertamina International Shipping chief arrested in $12bn corruption probe
    Yoki Firnandi one of several top executives of state-owned oil major detained on Monday
  • Strong newbuilding orders boost Bureau Veritas as classed fleet tops 12,000 ships
    CEO Hinda Gharbi hails 'excellent' 2024
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares tumble nearly 18% after US targets Chinese-built ships
    Shares of Chinese liner giants Cosco and OOCL are also trending downward
  • BP LNG carrier onsite and poised to ship first cargo from GTA FLNG project
    Mauritania and Senegal set to join ranks of LNG exporters
  • Harry Vafias not losing sleep over global turmoil but LPG orderbook 'worrisome'
    StealthGas boss says geopolitical issues 'always in the back of our minds'
  • Berge Bulk makes rare foray into secondhand market with Japanese VLOC buy
    Brokers say giant bulker is being acquired from shipowner NS United Kaiun Kaisha
  • KOBC pledges $2.4bn to bolster South Korea's maritime industry
    Part of the funds will be used for digital transformation for the sector to gain business edge
  • Stena Bulk and NNPC Shipping hunt vessels as new tanker and gas carrier venture unveiled
    Companies team up with domestic logistics player Caverton Marine to 'transform' regional shipping
  • Bulker caught up in cocaine seizure freed after 15 months
    Owner of the Debi settled port fees row
  • Safe Bulkers tries again with $11m buyback after scrapping $22m programme
    Cash-rich shipowner wants to increase investor value further
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen unleashes cash pile in share buyback
    Shipping group will buy up to $31m shares
  • MPC Container Ships predicts rate spike from Red Sea return as profit rises
    German feeder ship specialist sees opportunities and challenges in uncertain global markets
  • Awilco LNG markets one of two vessels in 'very challenging spot market'
    But company turns a profit for quarter and 2024 and is prepared to 'weather' current weak conditions
  • TMS Cardiff Gas puts lone 19-year-old LNG steamship up for sale
    But recent deals appear to show secondhand prices have slumped as vessels flood market
  • The big reveal: Just how large is actual demand for LNG bunkering?
    Huge market evolution on cards in next three years, adviser LansdowneMoritz says
  • Tech support and know-how: Synergy Marine steps up support for Mercy Ships to boost seafarer healthcare
    New collaboration will involve more technical help, medical consultations and awareness initiatives
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's shares tumbled nearly 18% after US targets Chinese-built ships
    Share prices of Chinese liner companies Cosco and OOCL also head south
  • Berge Bulk makes rare foray into second-hand market with Japanese VLOC buy
    Brokers say giant bulker is being acquired from shipowner NS United Kaiun Kaisha
  • KOBC dishes out $2.4bn to bolster South Korea's maritime industry
    Part of the funds will be used for digital transformation for the sector to gain business edge
  • 'Absolute panic': How far will Trump's China shipping broadside reverberate?
    Will Hong Kong-flagged ships be subject to proposed port fees?
  • Singapore shipbroking icon opens up on how Eastport Maritime broke the mould to grow a global footprint
    Founder of well-known independent tanker brokerage credits success to stability and keeping up with new generation

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • ILA members overwhelmingly approve new contract covering East, Gulf coast ports
    Members of the International Longshoremen's Association voted overwhelmingly to approve a new six-year contract with employers at Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast ports.
  • Analysis: US port fees the latest headwind for container supply chain
    Proposed U.S. port charges aimed at China are the latest undercurrents roiling the global container market.

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