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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
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  • Malaysia implements maritime single window at Port Klang
  • Europa Air & Sea reports strong growth
  • Law firm expands shipping practice
  • Expanding waste reduction efforts
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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • PNWA pushes back against DOGE cuts to critical USACE employees
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Expansion works begin at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
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  • 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
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    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
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • SeRenE and Megamas form JV to develop subsea cable vessels
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    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
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    Qingdao port said it removed the two pipeline firms from the deal partly because bankruptcy proceedings for key customers were...
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    MOL Chemical Tankers aims to use the combined business platforms under its brand name to enhance operational efficiency and provide...
  • Daily Briefing
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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.
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    Learn how integrating MAC, DAC, RBAC, and FGA can strengthen your application's authorization
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    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
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    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
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    CIO Cato Brahde sees shipping demand back on normal trend
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    Executive says plan will be hard to make work
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    Shipowner fights off other owners in 'massive' investment on specialised vessels for Petrobras
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    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
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    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
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    Handysize operator expects to remain profitable in 2025 but is 'cautious'
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    Yoki Firnandi one of several top executives of state-owned oil major detained on Monday
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    CEO Hinda Gharbi hails 'excellent' 2024
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    Shares of Chinese liner giants Cosco and OOCL are also trending downward
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    Mauritania and Senegal set to join ranks of LNG exporters
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    StealthGas boss says geopolitical issues 'always in the back of our minds'
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    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
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    Owner of the Debi settled port fees row
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    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
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    German feeder ship specialist sees opportunities and challenges in uncertain global markets
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    But company turns a profit for quarter and 2024 and is prepared to 'weather' current weak conditions
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    Huge market evolution on cards in next three years, adviser LansdowneMoritz says
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    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
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    Part of the funds will be used for digital transformation for the sector to gain business edge
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    Will Hong Kong-flagged ships be subject to proposed port fees?
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American Shipper web site
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  • 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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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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