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Exim India web site
JANUARY 27, 2025
  • Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways extends official support to CTL BHP International Expo & Conference 2025 in Mumbai
  • HMM inks MoU with JNPA to collaborate in Vadhvan Port development
  • WCO dedicates 2025 to Customs delivering on its commitment to Efficiency, Security and Prosperity
  • Govt's infra investments seen driving growth in FY 26
  • Donald Trump, tariffs and the strategy for shippers
  • Karaikal Port draft update
  • Rupee depreciation a complex issue, not just a simple export boost: FIEO President
  • Adani Hazira Port takes steps to improve vessel turnaround time
  • Govt may announce fin support, credit to exporters in the Budget
  • IWAI boosts waterways development in Uttar Pradesh by setting up new Regional Office in Varanasi
  • Smartphones become India's second-largest export category
  • Coffee exports double to $1.3 bn in 4 years
  • Manufacture in the US and avail of low taxes or face higher tariffs, says Trump
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (24 January 2025)
  • CONCOR's commitment to sustainable logistics reaffirmed
  • MOL inks long-term charter contract for three newbuilding VLECs
  • US retail inventories continue sharp growth; could be a hedge against coming tariffs

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 27, 2025
  • Chilean rail logistician modernising loco fleet
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  • A pioneer, despite the challenges
  • Segro setting up in Paris 13
  • Europa boosts customer services team
  • NAV Aero and Oman Air Cargo join forces
  • Improved cargo flow in Onne
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  • Asia-Pacific to Europe tonnage fails to rebound
  • Cyprus Shipping Chamber elects DG

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Spot rates still tumbling, with worse to come if carriers return to Suez
  • Ecommerce 'a double-edged sword' as airfreight fears a soft year
  • Prologis talks data centres - you'd better listen (Part One)
  • Container lines still ordering more ships, despite falling spot rates
  • Trump threatens shippers: manufacture in 'the good old USA' or pay the price
  • Big three US airlines given a lift from gains in cargo business
  • Victoria: queue and jam - and now call your advisor (Part Two)
  • Compliance fears as Indian Customs introduces revised manifest rules
  • Unions renew call for industrial action at France's biggest box port
  • New Moerdijk-Duisburg barge service 'an important alternative to trucking'
  • Airbus u-turns on its Beluga fleet goal

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • VIDEO: Baleària to operate two new all-electric fast ferries between Spain and Morocco
    Spanish ferry operator Baleària has unveiled the details of two all-electric fast ferries that it will operate on the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco. The zero-emission ships will operate on
  • WinGD records successful early running on X-DF-A ammonia-fueled test engine
    CSSC Group's Swiss-headquartered WinGD subsidiary reports encouraging results from early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design. "The single-cylinder X-DF-A concept is running well, with combustion efficiency, emissions and pilot consumption
  • Prometeo project gets EUR 1.5M in regional funding
    France's Brittany Region has granted a subsidy of EUR 1.5 million (about $1.6 million) to Green Navy for its Prometeo hydrogen-powered passenger vessel project (see earlier story). Green Navy, a member of

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Container News web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Japan-US container trade grows in 2024
    Container movements from Japan to the United States reached a total of 643,433 TEUs in 2024, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the previous year. In addition, direct shipments accounted for 445,147 TEUs, reflecting a significant 13.8% growth, while transshipped containers totalled 198,286 TEUs, translating to a 9% decline. Focusing on direct shipments, Tokyo contributed 182,538 TEUs, up 8.9%; N
  • Strategic and Geopolitical Implications of Taiwan Strait: Comparative Analysis of G7 and BRICS Dependencies
    The Taiwan Strait serves as a crucial maritime corridor, linking major East Asian economies with the global market. This route's strategic value is highlighted by its substantial trade volume, particularly for nations in the G7 and BRICS groups. Recent reports from Ambrey indicate that the Singapore Strait is experiencing a resurgence as a piracy hotspot, particularly for vessels with freeboards
  • Container Shipping Stocks: Weekly Performance Overview
    Container shipping has long been a critical pillar of global trade, facilitating the transport of goods across continents and powering economies. In the past week, the stock prices of major container shipping companies have been influenced by a variety of factors, including geopolitical tensions, trade dynamics, economic trends, fuel costs, and regulatory changes. This article delves into the sto
  • Marfret receives 300 new reefer containers
    Marfret has recently purchased 300 new refrigerated containers, which will primarily support exporters from Latin America in shipping tropical fruits, particularly those harvested in Ecuador and shipped from the port of Guayaquil. These new containers will enhance export capacities and align with Marfret's strategy to strengthen trade ties with Latin America. The company plans to use the new reef
  • Vietnam approves Can Gio transshipment port project
    The Vietnamese government has given the green light to the "investment policy" for the Can Gio International Transshipment Port Project in Cai Mep. This is a project proposed by Saigon Port JSC and MSC's port operating arm Terminal Investment Limited. According to the latest DynaLiners report, the facility is expected to offer a container capacity of 16.9 million TEUs at full capacity, operating
  • Kalmar delivers electric reachstackers to Westport's Norwegian terminal
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has supplied four electric reachstackers to the Norwegian port operator Westport AS, further strengthening their partnership to promote sustainable operations. This repeat order was included in Kalmar's Q2 2024 order intake and the machines were delivered in the fourth quarter of the last year to Westport's newly established terminal at the Port of Moss
  • SITC to report significant financial growth amid higher box volumes
    Hong Kong-based box line SITC has issued a positive profit alert for 2024, according to preliminary figures. The unaudited profit attributable to the company's shareholders is expected to be between US$1 and US$1.03 billion. This is translating to a growth of between 87-92% compared to the previous year. At the same time, the annual container volume of the ocean carrier is expected to be approxim
  • Panama in the crosshairs as Repurchase bill launched
    As President Trump's inauguration drew closer the noise around his presidency grew louder, drowning out some of the key policies being mooted, taking back control of the Panama Canal did not get missed, but the legislation to activate it may have been.
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements reefer surcharge for Chile-Asia shipments
    Hamburg-based container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from Chile to Asia, including China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos and Brunei. The new surcharge will be effective from 1 February and will apply to reefer containers. The German carrier set the surcharge at US$600 per refri
  • Maersk implements PSS from Indian Sub and Middle East to North America
    Maersk is revising the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen to the United States and Canada East Coast & Gulf. The updated surcharge will take effect starting 1 February 2025 and will apply to the container types listed below. Con
  • US retailers keep building up inventories
    According to the US Census Bureau's most recent inventory data, US retailers are keeping their inventory levels higher than what sales can support. Retail inventory growth is depicted in the following figure, along with a trend line that tracks changes from 2009 to 2019. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, Sunday Spotlight, issue 698" "It is clear here that the orange line depicting the inventories is
  • WinGD tests ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has reported promising results during early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design. A 52-bore single-cylinder version of the engine is currently undergoing trials at the company's Engine Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC) in Winterthur, with final validation expected ahead of initial engine deliveries scheduled for June 2025. The single-cylinder
  • CMA CGM applies congestion surcharge in Peru and Chile
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM announces the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) in Peru and Chile. Effective 1 February 2025, a surcharge of US$300 per container will apply to dry cargo originating from Callao, Peru, and San Antonio, Chile, destined for South America East Coast, Central America East Coast, the Caribbean, Leeward, Windward, Mexico East Coast, Guyana North Brazil, Oc
  • COSCO Shipping Ports records industry-leading container throughput growth
    As the container throughput at ports worldwide continues to escalate, major port operators are strategically enhancing their capabilities to capitalize on this growth, ensuring their competitive stance in the bustling international trade environment.
  • Moderate upward trend observed in global bunker indices
    During the fourth week of the year, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices experienced a moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$1.92 to US$539.71/MT, the VLSFO index increased by US$4.51 to US$626.15/MT and the MGO index also saw a gain of US$2.77, reaching US$806.73/MT. "However, as of this writing, early indications of a downward trend in the global bunker market have been
  • RSGT Bangladesh invests US$25 million in hybrid port equipment
    RSGT Bangladesh, the first privately-owned container terminal in the country, is substantially upgrading its operational capabilities at Chittagong Port with an investment exceeding US$25 million in 14 advanced hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs). These cranes, manufactured by GENMA-KALMAR in Taicang, China, feature cutting-edge battery-hybrid power technology, significantly reducing fuel co
  • We Asked AI: Party on Container Ship
    Imagine a vibrant party on a container ship, where the vast, open deck transforms into a festive dance floor. Under the starlit sky, colorful lights string from the towering

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Splash web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Laden Russian tanker loses power in stormy Bay of Biscay
    A laden Russian-flagged tanker has broken down in the stormy Bay of Biscay off France. The Unity, a 16-year-old aframax, departed Primorsk on January 16 with Russian oil bound for Mangalore in India. The ship ran into difficulties overnight off the west coast of France. It has lost propulsion during extremely stormy conditions in the ...
  • South Korean offshore wind farm secures offtake deal
    Taean Wind Power, a joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Vena Energy, has secured a fixed-price offtake contract in South Korea. The 500MW project is targeting the start of construction in the second half of 2026, with commercial operations expected by late 2029. The project will generate enough clean energy to power approximately ...
  • MOL fixes VLEC newbuilds
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has revealed the charterer behind its recent shipbuilding deal for very large ethane carriers (VLECs) in South Korea. The Tokyo-based company ordered three 100,000 cu m vessels at Samsung Heavy Industries in late December at around $168m each for delivery by December 2027. The 230-m-long newbuilds have been fixed ...
  • Great Eastern linked to another supramax bulker sale
    Indian owner Great Eastern Shipping is offloading another of its ageing vessels as part of the company's fleet renewal initiative. The Mumbai-listed diversified owner has reportedly struck a deal with an undisclosed Chinese buyer for its 2011-built supramax bulk carrier Jag Rishi. The deal for the 56,700 dwt ship, widely reported by S&P sources, came ...
  • Fastest growing flag data brings shadow fleet into light
    San Marino, Guyana, Sierra Leone, Comoro Islands, Guinea Bissau and most notably Guinea are the flag states that stand out for their extraordinary fleet growth in the latest data compiled in Clarksons Research's World Fleet Monitor, statistics that highlight the whack-a-mole game authorities in the West are having to fight in their bid to crack ...
  • Oxan Energy wins Estonia's latest offshore wind round
    French-based offshore wind developer Oxan Energy has been revealed as the winner of the first Estonian floating offshore wind tender. The company and its partner SNOW, a financial advisor specialising in renewable power generation, will develop the Saare 1 project with a potential capacity of 900MW and up to 60 turbines. The two companies will ...
  • Capes carrying more bauxite than coal for the first time
    China's remarkable thirst for bauxite to manufacture aluminium has helped prop up cape rates considerably in recent years. Now for the first time, the capesize fleet is carrying more bauxite than coal, according to broker Arrow. "Volumes from Guinea have surged at the start of the year, whilst panamaxes have been cannibalising capesize coal cargoes. ...
  • OSM Thome recruits Pia Meling to head new green division
    Shipmanager OSM Thome has launched EVIGO, a green services division which will be headed by Pia Meling, who currently works with Grieg Green. EVIGO offers end-to-end solutions designed to help customers achieve compliance with evolving environmental regulations while advancing their sustainability goals and staying competitive. "I am thrilled to lead the EVIGO team as we ...
  • GSB Tankers and Asahi Tanker form chemical tanker JV
    GSB Tankers and Asahi Tanker have jointly established the Asia Chemical Tanker Alliance (ACTA) to manage the operation and commercial management of chemical tankers ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 dwt. ACTA is headquartered in Singapore, with an additional office in Tokyo. Initially, the joint venture will manage four chemical tankers with the aim of expanding ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Frosty temperatures send chill down VLGC freight market
    The Baltic Exchange BLPG Index is down 12.1% this week, in line with seasonal patterns amid frosty temperatures along the...
  • Slithering through uncertainty: Shipping in the Year of the Snake
    While some companies are scratching their heads over looming risks, others are gearing up to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to...
  • Shipping must be predictable if it wants to borrow
    Leasing mechanisms are little different to mortgages at the end of the day, but owners must clear the psychological hurdle...
  • Box rates still sinking as sentiment worsens after Houthi pledge
    Rates are following a normal seasonal downward pattern, but weaker sentiment could also be in play. Container lines could return...
  • Greens take aim at fuel standard fudge factors
    The Clean Shipping Coalition has taken aim at emissions correction factors proposed by Angola, Brazil and Norway for an IMO...
  • The trouble with volatility is it often proves volatile
    Get ready to rock with Donald Trump, but shipping remains largely the sensible business of moving cargoes from port A...
  • Volume of cocaine seized in Belgium and Netherlands plummets
    While the volume of cocaine seized has almost halved, the number of shipments seized actually increased last year
  • WinGD on track to deliver first ammonia dual-fuel engines in late 2025
    WinGD's first ammonia dual-fuel engines will be supplied to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Exmar-owned LPG/ammonia carrier and China's Qindao Beihai...
  • Russian 'spy ship' fraudulently using IMO of laid up vessel
    The IMO transmitted by the research vessel erroneously suggests the ship is owned by a sanctioned Russian company that conducts...
  • MOL confirms VLEC newbuilds backed by Thai charter
    New tonnage was recently ordered from South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries for long-term charter to SCG Chemicals, a subsidiary of...
  • Iranian military exercise behind 'suspicious approach' of vessel
    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy is conducting an exercise in central and northern parts of the Gulf, Iranian state...
  • Fidelis syndicate confirms International Group private placement
    International Group inks first private placement in Lloyd's market for its huge reinsurance programme through newly established Fidelis syndicate
  • The Daily View: Snakes and ladders
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • CSSC-listed unit projects sixfold profit surge for 2024 amid shipbuilding boom
    CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Co attributes the profit surge to increased orderbook value and improved productivity in its shipbuilding...
  • Daily Briefing
    Trump tariffs could see 70% drop in Chinese exports to US | No short-term Suez return expected for vehicle carrier...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • US LTL providers seeking bigger share of Mexico cross-border trucking
    Changes in supply chains, rising manufacturing demand and even the collapse of Yellow have more LTL trucking firms looking for business on the US-Mexico border.
  • CU Lines claims Amazon backed out of service contract as ocean rates fell
    The FMC complaint is a rare instance of a container line accusing a shipper of not living up to the terms of a service contract.
  • Air cargo rates fall out of Asia despite rising volume on US, Europe trades
    Average rates hit a 2024 high in early December but have declined steadily since, with not even an early Lunar New Year able to prevent the slide.
  • Closure of heavy-lift airline heightens concerns over aging global fleet
    Airbus' sudden shutdown of its heavy-lift subsidiary is pushing aviation experts to investigate alternative options to ensure lifts for outsized and project cargo loads are maintained.
  • Progress on carbon pricing on track despite US stance on green initiatives: IMO
    Donald Trump, just hours after returning to the White House Monday, signed an executive order to begin the process of

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Wavelength podcast: Trump's orders and busting carbon budgets
    Plus, geopolitical influences on shipping and why a green fuel spill may cost owners the earth in liabilities
  • Container shipping shakes off eco-lobby protest as its love of scrubbers grows
    Use of controversial technology is 'shockingly' more widespread than ever in liner shipping
  • ITF says more needed to safeguard seafarers as it welcomes release of Galaxy Leader crew
    Federation calls Houthis to end all attacks on commercial vessels
  • Why tanker investors got Donald Trump wrong on sanctions and Russia
    Bets on a quick resolution of the Ukraine conflict may underlie recent stock price weakness
  • Chevron achieves first oil at expansion project that will boost Black Sea tanker loadings
    At full capacity, Kazakhstan project's output could fill 158 aframaxes in a year
  • Donald Trump sanctions policy to take centre stage at Piraeus debate
    Senior figures from world of maritime mutuals gather next week to debate key topics
  • Green groups push for unified North European scrubber discharge ban
    Campaigners argue wastewater contains high concentrations of toxic and harmful chemicals
  • VLGC spot rates drop by up to one-third as oversupply pressures owners
    Brokers and analysts say February market is looking quiet so far
  • Egypt 'cautiously optimistic' on Suez Canal traffic as shipping mulls Red Sea return
    Receipts from the waterway are down by as much as 70%, the country's trade minister said
  • Owners on alert as armed gang boards two more bulkers in key waterway
    Security company Ambrey reports raids on vessels in the Phillip Channel off Indonesia
  • Trafigura back in China for $205m 'panda' bond after three-year wait
    Trader and shipowner tops up financing for corporate use with yuan-denominated debt
  • Dorian LPG lowers dividend on expected revenue drop in third quarter
    US-listed owner feels the pain from slumping VLGC rates
  • US producer Venture Global LNG raises $1.75bn from IPO
    Expansion plans could make company second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases from LNG export terminals by 2030, report claims
  • DHT Holdings inks VLCC time-charter deal with trader Trafigura, brokers say
    Tanker giant fixes ship for a year amid a flurry of business
  • Ship told to turn towards Iran in suspicious approach
    Authorities are investigating incident reported off Ras Tanura, UKMTO reports
  • Ukraine demands probe into Russia spill response in Kerch Strait
    Two tankers designed for river transport broke up during a major storm in December
  • Greek owner Pioneer Marine Inc to be dissolved
    Athens-based former shipowning company has been delisted in Oslo
  • SITC pens $58m order with Huanghai Shipbuilding for newbuilding brace
    China's second-largest liner operator takes on-order Bangkokmax tally to eight vessels
  • Hanwha Ocean turns in first profitable year since 2020
    Shipbuilder targeting LNG carriers, naval work and US repair business growth in coming 12 months
  • TMI expects modest bulker demand growth as Red Sea return adds to ship supply
    Owner says gradual normalisation of trades is likely after Gaza ceasefire
  • MOL confirms order for trio of VLECs at Samsung Heavy Industries
    Ships will be chartered to Thailand's SCG Chemicals
  • Burning methanol 'does not make sense', says LNG fuelling pioneer Shell
    Toxicity risks of ammonia would need to be 'completely solved' before the major would look at it
  • West to offer war risk cover for high-risk areas
    New product adds to annual war risks policies set up in 2023 to cover most dangerous regions
  • TMI lines up more bulker sales after shedding 28 ships in two years
    UK-listed owner has cut debt by $208m by offloading older vessels
  • Major flag states to boot out 114 shadow fleet tankers as sanctions widen
    Flag states taking action, but blacklisted vessels quickly heading to African registries
  • Russian tanker rates to China jump fivefold to hit $7.5m on sanctions
    Traders say lack of vessels could lead to loading disruption in Russia's east
  • 'Subdued demand' and steep repayments weigh on Pareto Bank's shipping loan book
    Appetite from other banks reduces growth outlook
  • US demands release of stolen property after Houthis release car carrier crew
    Seafarers arrive home after 14-month ordeal that sparked the start of Red Sea crisis
  • Pareto Bank sees increasing activity within asset play as shipping loan volume stays flat
    'Subdued demand' and steep repayments weigh on loan book
  • Clarksons project finance secures deals worth $445m as Norwegian market expands with international shipowners
    Team bought seven vessels and sold nine in 2024

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 26, 2025
  • Red Sea now a 'case-by-case basis' for CMA CGM
    CMA CGM, the French container line that has continued to transit the Red Sea despite attacks on shipping, said it will continue to route most of its affected services away from the region.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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