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Exim India web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • Singapore and India sign LoI to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation
  • JNPA announces development of corporate office building at Malet Bunder in Mumbai Port area
  • India could deliver 6% of the world's trade growth as outlook for Asia remains strong
  • Automotive component industry seen expanding by 8-10 pc in FY26: ICRA
  • CONCOR offering regular train services from ICD Khemli to Mundra for DPE movement
  • HMM takes delivery of its first methanol-powered containership
  • MOL and partner companies ink MoU to explore investment opportunities in green ammonia production project in India
  • US unprepared to win against China-built containerships
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  • Qatar Airways Cargo unveils TechLift to vastly enhance semiconductor transportation
  • India's e-commerce industry seen at $550 bn by 2035

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • Americold expanding Christchurch site
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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • US shippers slam USTR port fee plan - 'an apocalypse for trade'
  • Cargo chief quits WestJet as freighter operations cease
  • Kuehne dismisses DSV threat - all set for 'sustainable profitable market share growth'
  • Europe-E Asia box rates plummeting alongside backhaul demand
  • Growth in 'patient-centric care' driving M&A in pharma supply chains
  • 'Be prepared' is key to avoiding problems on return to Suez transits
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  • APMT lease on NY/NJ Port Elizabeth terminal extended for 33 years
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Marine Log web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Sea1 Offshore orders two more ST-245 offshore energy support vessels
    Doubling down on a two-ship order placed in November last year, Norway's Sea1 Offshore (the former Siem Offshore) has now placed an order at Chinese shipbuilder Cosco Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co. Ltd.
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    Wärtsilä will supply three Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 cubic meter capacity LNG bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal at China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. The engines will feature

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Splash web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Nortrans pens deal with Saipem for flotel work on Chevron's Australian project
    Singapore-based Nortrans Offshore has been awarded a contract with Italian giant Saipem for work on the Jansz-Io compression project offshore Western Australia. As part of this project, the company took the 200-person flotel Belait CSS 1 on a long-term bareboat charter. This is the flotel's first project with Nortrans which is currently undergoing drydocking and ...
  • Floating wind still going strong despite US policy turmoil
    The United States' shift in offshore wind policy is set to create a potential global installation shortfall of 26GW by 2035 as a result, according to TGS' latest report. The company said in its Quarterly Market Overview Report that the withdrawal of a major market like the US has significant implications globally, with developers and ...
  • Seanergy strikes double sale and leaseback
    US-listed Greek capesize bulker specialist Seanergy Maritime has entered into sale and leaseback agreements with a Chinese financier for two of its vessels. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led company revealed in its annual report that the 2009-built Friendship and the 2010-built Squireship had been sold to China Huarong Shipping Financial Leasing, thereby refinancing the outstanding debt at ...
  • Prosafe sells 41-year-old flotel for recycling
    Oslo-listed semisub accommodation vessel owner Prosafe has signed a deal to sell one of its flotels for recycling. Prosafe said that it would be recycling its 1984-built, anchor-moored semi-submersible tender support and accommodation vessel Safe Scandinavia. The vessel is presently located in Norway and has been in cold layup for over six years. A condition ...
  • LS Cable & Systems focuses subsidiaries on offshore wind
    South Korea-based electrical cable provider LS Cable & System has announced that it will be expanding its presence in the offshore wind market through several of its subsidiaries. The company said that Gaon Cable, LS Eco Energy, LS Materials, and LS Marine Solution will further strengthen its competitiveness across the entire offshore wind power industry ...
  • MOL involved in Japan's first green ammonia import project
    IHI Corporation, Hokkaido Electric Power, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Mizuho Bank, Tokyo Century Corporation and shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore investment opportunities in a green ammonia production project currently under development in India. In the project, a new green ammonia production facility will be established in ...
  • ClassNK appoints new president
    Hayato Suga has been promoted from senior vice president to become president and CEO of ClassNK, replacing Hiroaki Sakashita who becomes chairman of the Japanese classification society. Suga commented: "The business environment is changing rapidly, with boundaries between industries becoming increasingly blurred due to environmental challenges and digital transformation. In response, our mission
  • Ørjan Lunde returns to Odfjell Drilling
    Ørjan Lunde is stepping down as CEO of Norwegian shipowner Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi (KGJS) to return as chief financial officer at Odfjell Drilling, effective from September 1. Lunde was CFO at the drilling firm from 2019 to the start of 2024 when he moved to take the reins at KGJS. "We are pleased to ...
  • Synergy brings in ex-Unifeeder boss Jesper Kristensen as new CEO
    Jesper Kristensen has stepped into the group CEO role at Singapore shipmanager Synergy Marine. The industry veteran joins Synergy after stepping down from DP World-controlled feeder operator Unifeeder last year, where he was Group CEO for 17 years. "With 34 years of experience at Unifeeder, he brings unparalleled expertise in shipping, outsourcing and running highly ...
  • Tufton seals management buyout
    UK shipping investment manager Tufton has been taken over by its top executives in a management-led buyout. The deal involved all the equity interests previously held by a "European family office", London-listed fund Tufton Assets and Oslo-listed Tufton Investment Management-backed Stainless Tankers said in separate filings. Filings to the UK Companies House show German investor ...
  • Sea1 Offshore orders two more OSVs from China
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner and operator Sea1 Offshore has ordered two more offshore support vessels from China's Cosco Shipping. In early November last year, Christen Sveaas-backed company ordered two vessels from the Chinese shipbuilder. The vessels would be based on Skipsteknisk's ST-245 design and would be fit to serve both oil and gas and renewable ...
  • Nexans bags French offshore wind cable supply deal worth over $1bn
    French cabling specialist Nexans has secured a framework agreement with RTE for the design, manufacturing, and supply of HVDC cables that will connect the Centre Manche 1 & 2 and Oléron offshore wind farms to the French transmission network. The frame agreement includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of 450 km of high-voltage direct current ...
  • Equinor picks TechnipFMC for subsea work on Johan Sverdrup
    Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract by Equinor for the Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 development in the Norwegian part of the North Sea. The Johan Sverdrup field, which originally began production in 2019, is now one of the largest developments in the region. This latest phase ...
  • Modec to provide FPSO for Shell's Gato do Mato project
    Floater expert Modec has signed a purchase and sales agreement for an FPSO set to be deployed at Shell's Gato do Mato project offshore Brazil. This follows the UK-based energy supermajor making a final investment decision for the project. The Gato do Mato consortium includes operator Shell with a 50% stake and its partners Ecopetrol ...
  • UK to include shipping in its emissions trading scheme from next year
    The shipping sector will be brought under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) from next year under new green maritime plans unveiled today which will see vessels soon use future fuels and plug into charge ports as part of the UK's new goals for shipping operators to reach net zero by 2050. Maritime minister, ...
  • The market impact of an ageing VLCC fleet
    Mette Frederiksen, head of research and insight at Tankers International, on the future of the VLCC trades. The VLCC market is changing significantly. While the global fleet continues to grow with the introduction of newbuilds, the ageing vessels in operation are losing efficiency, therefore slowing the actual growth of tonnage supply. Adding to this shift ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • VLCC spot rates stay strong but rallies prove brief before fading
    Investors in VLCC stocks are always waiting for the next tanker supercycle to begin. There's no hint of it yet...
  • Ukraine and Russia agree to cease Black Sea aggression, White House says
    Russia and Ukraine have agreed to 'eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military...
  • IMO wonders how to start its fight against flagging fraud
    The IMO says fraudulent ship registrations are an urgent threat to safety, the environment and the rules-based order. But a...
  • Strategic slowdown across businesses as uncertainty stalks Singapore Maritime Week
    Geopolitical turbulence is holding up investment decisions and forcing companies to slow down strategic shifts, but leadership responsibilities remain, argued...
  • Yangzijiang closes deal to acquire stake in Tsuneishi Zhoushan
    Yard secures strategic stake in Tsuneishi's shipbuilding unit, enhancing its market position
  • Hague Rules rule OK, High Court holds
    Judgment emphasises that 1924 convention is still key framework for shipping contracts
  • North Sea blaze boxship taken to safe berth in Aberdeen
    Containership Solong set to arrive at Scottish port later in week
  • Shipmanager Synergy Marine appoints Jesper Kristensen as new group chief
    Synergy Marine said Kristensen will lead the company in its 'era of transformation'
  • Boxship charter rates continue to defy freight markets
    Boxship charter market shows no sign of a downturn yet as vessel availability remains limited
  • Tufton Investment Management sees MBO
    Tufton Assets and Stainless Tankers unaffected by transaction
  • Salvor pays tribute to crews in blazing Red Sea tanker drama
    Crippled suezmax Sounion now in Greek waters awaiting possible repairs
  • Crowley appoints mining executive Jenny Fuss as CFO
    Prior to joining Crowley, Fuss was the finance chief at global mining services and equipment company Boart Longyear
  • The Daily View: Friend or foe?
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  • UK sets goal of net zero shipping emissions by 2050 and extends ETS
    The UK has unveiled its maritime decarbonisation strategy, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, 80% by...
  • Daily Briefing
    Baltic and Arctic are newest AIS interference hotspots | Former Singapore PM warns of geopolitical choppy waters for shipping |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Descartes snaps up rival to double down on domestic TMS market
    Acquisitions continue in the domestic freight market, with Descartes buying 3GTMS to continue a decade-long spree of purchases.
  • Kuehne + Nagel says gaining market share key to driving earnings growth
    CEO Stefan Paul told the company's annual capital markets event in London that while K + N will focus on organic growth, it will also make bolt-on acquisitions "if they make sense."
  • US support for carbon capture in question as projects boom along Gulf Coast
    Oil and gas project developers pin hopes on legislative support and tax breaks for supporting carbon capture buildouts in the US, but the future of those projects could be at a crossroads under the Trump administration.
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  • Cargo owners push IMO on measures to accelerate energy transition
    An alliance of global shippers is calling on the IMO to use the April gathering of its Marine Environment Protection Committee to meet the "urgency of the moment" when it comes to lowering emissions from shipping.
  • Maersk holds top spot for US Gulf import carriers in 2024; MSC leads for exports
    The top 10 carriers for imports collectively hauled 2.43 million TEUs into the Gulf Coast last year and had a market share of almost 94%, according to the latest Journal of Commerce rankings.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Russia, Ukraine agree to maritime, energy cease fires
    Both sides said they will rely on US to enforce tentative deal
  • 'Star broker' Andi Case's pay package tops £12m at Clarksons after record year
    UK-listed shipbroker's chief executive described in glowing terms by remuneration committee chair
  • Trump picks Heritage Foundation naval warfare expert to lead US Maritime Administration
    Choice follows tradition of placing former US Navy officer at MARAD
  • Shipping at the centre of first scandal to hit Donald Trump's new administration
    President backs security adviser: 'Michael Waltz has learned a lesson'
  • Capesize spot market sluggish on slower Pacific activity
    Atlantic sentiment more positive as Brazil-China route hits $25 per tonne
  • Saudi Arabia could turbocharge tanker markets if Trump tactics open up oil taps
    US-based Breakwave Advisors said the kingdom could 'pull another 2015'
  • Meet the high-flying maritime tech CEO whose playground is the skies
    JiBE ERP chief executive complements intense work schedule with equally intense aerobatic flying
  • Burned-out container ship at hub of North Sea drama to be towed to Aberdeen
    It had previously been feared that the vessel would sink after accident and fire
  • Russia claims Spain 'violated dignity' of seafarers in ship drugs search
    Reefer was seized off Portuguese coast and held for three days following intelligence of drugs cargo
  • Container lobby warns spot rates to soar under proposed US port fees
    WSC strongly opposes proposals to use US-flagged or US-built vessels
  • Older LR1 product tankers finding new home in crude trades, broker says
    After crude tankers pulled out of product trades, one product tanker type is finding work with crude cargoes
  • Families appeal for release of 10 seafarers kidnapped from product tanker
    Indians and Romanians among those abducted from the Bitu River last week
  • BRS: Two reasons why crude cannibals will not flip from dirty to clean tanker trades
    Broker thinks supply-side pressures will keep product tanker rate recovery fleeting
  • 'Death knell': Chorus of regional carriers tell Donald Trump officials of disastrous port fee consequences
    Some complain that they invested in Chinese-built ships long ago, with no way of knowing they would be penalised
  • Caravel Group buys a stake in bulker operator Pacific Basin Shipping
    Investment sits alongside shipping group's own dry-cargo trading and bulker-operating business
  • Unions call for wider port fee and yard support, as Chinese groups voice opposition
    Official proposes applying charges to land borders too
  • 'A landscape ripe for asset play': BRS chief Gilbert Walter says
    Brokerage sees newbuilding prices falling by more than 10% in unpredictable markets
  • Affinity LNG moves into Dubai as it expands with new faces
    Desk head Joni Mackay describes LNG market as being at a 'pivotal moment'
  • Asset sales buoy Ernst Russ outlook despite shadow of tragic North Sea ship collision
    Shipowner's 2025 outlook boosted after $34m gain on sale of two container vessels
  • Vitol annual revenue falls as crude and product volumes dip
    Trader and shipowner says energy prices 'moderated' in less volatile markets
  • Petros Panagiotidis tanker spin-off eyes expansion as Nasdaq debut looms
    Robin Energy could move beyond product carriers after US listing in April
  • Denmark's Uni-Tankers bolsters fleet with energy-efficient chartered vessels
    Owner is adding modern sister ships built in Turkey
  • Donald Trump targets Venezuelan oil as US piles on more tariff pressure
    Move slaps 25% charges on imports from countries buying Maduro's oil
  • Jesper Kristensen re-emerges as CEO of Synergy Marine
    Veteran taking over at Rajesh Unni's ship management company after leaving Unifeeder last summer
  • Christen Sveaas-backed Sea1 Offshore adds two methanol-ready newbuildings at Cosco
    Offshore energy support vessels will be delivered in third to fourth quarter of 2027
  • Tufton Group bosses seal management buyout as investor Kurt Zech sells up
    UK shipping investment operation says move has been carefully planned to greatly increase ownership by key executives
  • Innovative solutions can help circumvent US policies targeting Chinese-built ships, says F Laeisz
    Head of German shipping company offers potential solutions at Singapore forum
  • MOL and five Japanese companies sign MOU for green ammonia plant in India
    Japanese consortium working with India's renewable energy company ACME Group
  • Japan P&I Club loses tonnage as rivals target country's large fleet
    Senior officials say inflation and higher costs of claims have contributed to a challenging environment
  • Energy major Shell plans LNG sales boost to the end of the decade
    Major aims to deliver more with less emissions while cutting costs
  • Seanergy signs two sale and leasebacks worth $34.5m with Chinese lessor
    Deals to have marginally positive impact on cash breakeven levels
  • Havila Shipping takes banks to court over allegations of restructuring default
    Norwegian owner files lawsuit in Oslo in row with some of its lenders
  • BW-backed Cadeler tips top line to double this year backed by $2.7bn contract backlog
    Company will take delivery of four windfarm installation vessel newbuilds in 2025
  • Iranian tankers using forged Iraqi documents, oil minister Abdel-Ghani claims
    Iran denies allegations that inspections have revealed false documents
  • Oslo bond market defies geopolitical uncertainty as Pareto sees more shipping issuers entering
    Investment bank arranged bonds by SFL Corp, Scorpio Tankers and MPC Container Ships
  • Equatorial of Singapore selling large storage tanker, reportedly for recycling
    Bunkering giant believed to be replacing elderly EM Unity with former Transmed suezmax
  • Wallem boosts managed fleet with dual-fuel car carriers
    Ship manager says new fuels and engine types require training crews on methanol and ammonia now
  • UK to bring shipping into national emission trading scheme in 2026
    Minister committed to making the UK 'a green energy superpower'
  • Ambrey launches new war risks insurance arm for a volatile world
    UK-based security firm adds to growing list of niche expert insurance providers in the shipping world

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Trade groups, businesses speak to both sides of proposed US port fees
    Fight China's shipping practices and revive U.S. shipbuilding, commenters tell the U.S. trade representative, but don't punish domestic industry in the global market.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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