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Exim India web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • Swire Shipping expands Regional Headquarters in India
  • India may cut tariffs on 55 pc of US imports to shield $66 bn exports
  • Exporters availing the benefits under IES: Minister
  • New carrier alliances launch with record schedule reliability
  • You Ask We Answer
  • Andhra to be developed as a maritime hub
  • Proposed US fee on port calls for Chinese-built vessels seen aggravating inflation and leading to supply chain inefficiencies
  • India removes import duties on raw materials for EV batteries
  • Supply chain security seen more important than ever
  • VOC Port upgrading oil jetty

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • Achilles and Bimco to improve maritime standards
  • 30th anniversary marked in Shanghai and Mumbai
  • Cargo plane crash near Mogadishu
  • Trade Tech to boost customs capabilities
  • NTSB urges risk checks for 68 US bridges
  • Bifa addresses cargo insurance
  • Three lorries for Four
  • Dachser webinar on chemical logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • CGN opens new goods control centre
  • CenterPoint appoints EVP for Central Region
  • New E-Tech arrives in Bösingen

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • 'It's healthy competition' Maersk tells forwarders bidding for same business
  • Opposition builds for final hearing on US plan to tax Chinese box ship calls
  • Morphing from M�rsk Logistics to M�rsk Forwarding?
  • Good start for Gemini, liner schedule reliability data reveals
  • Bullish Wan Hai, unfazed by US port fees, reports record profits
  • ANA postpones Nippon Cargo Airlines takeover until May
  • Europe has an 'incredible opportunity', despite slow growth rate
  • Robert van de Weg: back at the helm of an airline, and hopefully not in the soup
  • HMM takes delivery of its first methanol-powered containership

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • NTSB determines cause of $4.5M terminal crane damage
    The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on a January 4, 2024, incident in which a crane on a crane barge contacted a ship to shore terminal crane, which suffered
  • Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein team up to pursue Norwegian frigate program
    Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norway's Ulstein Verft have signed a Letter of Intent to make joint efforts to deliver the Royal Norwegian Navy's next series of advanced frigates. Norway's new long
  • Bollinger gets $951.6M modification to Polar Security Cutter contract
    Marking a major milestone in the Coast Guard's heavy polar icebreaker program, Bollinger Shipyards has been awarded a $951.6 million contract modification that advances the Polar Security Cutter program to the detail
  • Op-Ed: Is vessel modeling a solved problem?
    By Angus Whiston, Communications Director, DeepSea Technologies In the world of commercial shipping, accurate vessel modeling has always been an essential yet elusive goal. Whether for operational efficiency, technical optimization, or commercial
  • Ingalls launches the future USS Jeremiah Denton
    HII's (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss.., has successfully launched future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the shipyard. DDG
  • NYCEDC moves ahead on Brooklyn Marine Terminal plans
    New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) reports that it has executed three maritime infrastructure related contracts to upgrade port operations at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Stemming from the original $80 million

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Container News web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • AD Ports and Columbia Group establish new joint venture
    AD Ports Group has partnered with Columbia Group, one of the global maritime and logistics service providers, to establish Noatum - CSM Limited. This joint venture aims to enhance third-party vessel operations and optimize AD Ports Group's ocean-going fleet using cutting-edge fleet management systems. By combining Columbia Group's expertise in AI-driven fleet optimization with AD Ports Group's ex
  • Trelleborg secures major contract with HHI for navigation system installation on 71 vessels
    Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has been awarded a contract by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), based in South Korea, to supply its cutting-edge SafePilot P3 navigation systems to 71 ships. This deal highlights the system's swift market penetration since its debut in December 2022, boasting sales of over 2,500 units worldwide. The partnership emphasizes the growing demand for sophisticated na
  • Poland's Baltic Hub welcomes multiple new liner services
    Baltic Hub, the largest and fastest-growing container terminal complex in the Baltic Sea, announced a series of new services that will start calling its facilities in Gdansk, Poland, during the next weeks and months of the year. Starting at the end of March, the terminal hub will receive two weekly calls from Maersk vessels as part of the newly established Gemini Alliance network. Additionally, M
  • More tariff turmoil, though ocean rates continue to ease: Freightos
    Tariff fears - as well the already significant uncertainty and confusion surrounding the White House's trade policy - grew this week with the 2nd April deadline set for many tariff announcements approaching. The Trump administration indicated that it will narrow the scope of reciprocal tariffs initially proposed for all US trade partners that have tariffs or other trade barriers on US exports or
  • Peel Ports strengthens Liverpool team with new Sales Director
    Peel Ports Group, one of the largest port operators in the United Kingdom, has appointed logistics expert Gareth Davies as Sales Director for the Port of Liverpool. In this role, he will drive commercial growth, identify new opportunities, and develop tailored solutions for both new and existing customers. Gareth Davies brings over 30 years of experience in multimodal road and rail logistics. He
  • Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit five container vessels to methanol
    Together with Seaspan Corporation and MAN Energy Solutions, Hapag-Lloyd plans to convert five 10,100 TEU container vessels to run on methanol. This project follows the successful test run of a MAN S90 engine retrofitted for methanol use, carried out in Japan by MAN Energy Solutions and Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine. The test proved that the engine - originally built to run on traditional fuel oil -
  • MPC Container Ships secures sale deals for seven boxships
    Norwegian container ship owner MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has entered into an agreement to sell five vessels en bloc, involving three 1,300 TEU vessels and two 2,000 TEU ships. Separately, two vessels were recently sold to an undisclosed buyer with the average age of the seven sold vessels being 17 years, and the transactions imply a net asset value (NAT) of NOK 30 (US$2.85) per share. The five v
  • Japan, South Korea into shipbuilding struggle to meet U.S. demand
    According to a NYK Line executive, U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would face difficulties in rapidly expanding their shipbuilding capacity to meet U.S. demand for alternatives under President Donald Trump's proposed port fees on China-linked ships. Japan's shipyards are operating near full capacity, leaving little room for expansion until 2028, while shipbuilders in South Korea and the United
  • AD Ports Group's Maqta technologies partners with Indra Group for digital trade solutions
    AD Ports Group has announced a strategic partnership between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies Group, and Indra Group. This collaboration aims to explore joint opportunities in digitalisation services for ports, logistics, and trade across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO of Maqta Technologies Group and Digital Cluster of AD Ports Group, commented: "By forging stron
  • New alliances debut with record schedule reliability levels
    Sea-Intelligence has published its latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, whose extensive coverage spans 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers, featuring schedule reliability data through February 2025. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 163" In February 2025, global schedule reliability improved by 3.6 percentage points month-over-month, reaching 54.9%-the highest level record
  • India launches first maritime exercises with African nations to strengthen presence in Indian Ocean
    India is set to conduct naval exercises with a group of African nations, marking its first maritime collaboration of this kind aimed at balancing China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. The exercises, which are expected to begin on April 11, will see participation from up to 10 countries, including Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Madagascar, according to India's Deputy Chief
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new Tanzania peak season surcharge
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all shipments from Asia and Oceania to the port of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania. The surcharge will be applicable for all container types and for all sailings commencing on 27 April until further notice. The German ocean carrier notes that the PSS will be US$200 per TEU and US$400 per FEU. Asia and Oceania region include Brunei, Cambodi
  • Wallenius Marine appointed ship manager for another PCTC following successful PORGY project
    Following the successful completion of a project with vessel PORGY, Wallenius Marine has been appointed as the ship manager for its sister vessel, vessel BESS. The new assignment encompasses both project management for a significant upgrade and ongoing ship management. Wallenius Marine's Singapore-based team will oversee the work, which is scheduled to begin in June 2025 at the IMC shipyard in Zh
  • Setting Up a Temporary Storage Container on a Construction Site
    [Image Source] In Colorado Springs, construction work is happening all over. From new neighborhoods to office complexes, job sites pop up fast and stay active for months. With all the equipment, supplies, and tools moving in and out, staying organized is a must. That's where portable storage containers come in. These units give workers a place to keep their gear safe, dry, and close by. Colorado
  • Ports of Singapore and Antwerp-Bruges sign decarbonisation and digitalisation agreement
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 21 March to collaborate on maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. This joint initiative is expected to strengthen the partnership between the two ports. The agreement was signed by Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA
  • TecPlata enhances connectivity to Asia with ONE's new services
    Ocean Network Express' (ONE's) two new services, which have included ICTSI-operated TecPlata in their port rotations, are expected to enhance the connectivity of the Argentinian terminal to Asian markets. ICTSI's Buenos Aires terminal has been integrated into ONE's new East Coast South America Express 2 (SX2) service, which links key ports in the Far East with major hubs on the East Coast of Sout
  • How do Instagram food bloggers earn money?
    Many foodies wonder about Instagram, and we'll explain below. The profit potential for Instagram food bloggers is huge. Food content writers may create revenue streams that deliver money to their bank accounts or drive attention to their site. Food bloggers benefit from their Instagram following by driving visitors to their sites. Food bloggers may monetize their Instagram following in numerous w
  • Singapore and Rotterdam strengthen collaboration on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Port of Rotterdam have signed a Cooperation Agreement to enhance the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor. The two port bodies have brought together 28 partners across the entire container shipping value chain to drive the deployment of sustainable fuels on the 15,000-kilometer shipping route and implement digital solutions for
  • HMM receives first methanol-powered newbuild in eco-friendly vessel series
    South Korea's flagship ocean carrier HMM has taken delivery of a 9,000 TEU, methanol-powered container ship. The new vessel is named HMM Green and is the first of nine sister ships ordered in February 2023 from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (seven vessels) and HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (two vessels). HMM Green will be deployed on the company's independently operated FIM (Far East Asia, I
  • CMA CGM and ABB partner on new parametric roll solution
    CMA CGM has launched a new collaboration with technology solution provider ABB on a new parametric roll algorithm to improve ship safety. The solution integrates a theoretical framework developed by the French shipping company into the ABB Ability OCTOPUS Marine Advisory system. The two partners highlight that parametric rolling, meaning that a vessel experiences large rolling motions as it moves
  • Port of Savannah nears 480,000 TEUs in February
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled 479,850 TEUs in February, a 6% increase over the same period last year and a new monthly record. Meanwhile, GPA's intermodal team achieved a milestone on 28 February, completing 2,246 rail lifts within 24 hours. The Port of Savannah's Mason Mega Rail Terminal operates six trains daily, totaling 42 per week. The facility boasts an industry-leading dwell ti
  • The Home Reset Plan: How to Start Fresh Without Moving Away
    source A fresh start doesn't always mean relocating to a new place. Many homeowners and renters feel stuck in their current living spaces, longing for change but unwilling or unable to move. The good news is that you can completely transform your home environment without going through the stress of moving. Whether you're craving a new atmosphere, looking to declutter, or hoping to create a more f
  • The Ultimate Guide to Packing and Organizing Before a Move
    Source Moving to a new home can be exciting, but it also comes with challenges. Packing and organizing take time, and without a plan, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you are moving across town or to another state, careful preparation helps things go smoothly. Location plays a role in your moving experience, especially if you're transitioning to or from a busy city like Phoenix. The cli
  • Sustainability in Shipping: HC vs. GP Container Efficiency
    The global shipping business is a very important element of world trade and logistics as it enables the transport of cargo among the continents. With the emphasis on sustainability growing, the players in the shipping industry are looking for ways to decrease environmental quality impact without sacrificing efficiency. The specifications of more containers directly impact shipping efficiency and

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Splash web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • Shell chooses McDermott for engineering and procurement services
    Houston-based offshore contractor McDermott has been selected by UK supermajor Shell for an enterprise framework agreement for engineering and procurement services and integrated project management team services. McDermott said that the agreement has a duration of three years with two one-year optional extensions. The scope of the agreement encompasses the full suite of McDermott's offerings ...
  • Floatel International accommodation vessel gets more time in Brazil
    Oslo-based offshore accommodation vessel specialist Floatel International has won a contract extension for one of its units operating off Brazil. Under the extension, the 2013-built Floatel Victory will provide maintenance and safety unit support alongside the Peregrino FPSO. The flotel contract has been extended through the end of 2025. All remaining options under the contract ...
  • MPC Container Ships offloads seven vessels
    Oslo-listed tonnage provider MPC Container Ships (MPCC) said in a stock exchange filing that it sold five vessels en bloc, involving three 1,300 teu vessels and two 2,000 teu vessels. According to Greek media reports, the five vessels were bought by Nikolas Pateras-owned Contships Logistics. The vessels in question are the 2010-built AS Alexandria and AS ...
  • Norden bags pair of capesize newbuilds
    Denmark's Norden has firmed up its commitment to the capesize bulker segment through a deal for a pair of newbuildings. The Hellerup-based shipping giant will take the vessels on charter, with purchase options attached to the contract. The vessels will be built in Japan, with deliveries set for 2026 and 2027. No further details have ...
  • Imabari hit by overseas recruitment ban
    At a time when it needs overseas help more than ever before, Japan's largest shipbuilder has been hit with a five-year ban on accepting foreign trainees. Imabari Shipbuilding has lost its official certification for foreign technical intern programs through to the end of the decade for violating the industrial safety and health law, the Immigration ...
  • Norway charges four in fraudulent insurance case
    Norwegian authorities are warning global shipping about another fake maritime insurer. RO Marine has been uncovered by NRK, Norway's state broadcaster, to have been issuing forged insurance documents to help vessels within the shadow fleet sail around the world. The company's website claims it insures more than 250 vessels and that it is based in ...
  • Tentative Black Sea ceasefire on the table
    A tentative naval ceasefire has been reached in the Black Sea after more than three years of war between Ukraine and Russia, however, many issues need to be ironed out before the two sides down weapons at sea. The US, which has been brokering the deal, said yesterday it would also extend to a ban ...
  • Larsen & Toubro wins largest ever contract from QatarEnergy LNG
    The hydrocarbon arm of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received a contract for work on QatarEnergy LNG's North Field production sustainability offshore compression project. According to a regulatory filing, the contract is the largest single contract ever received by the company. The scope of work encompasses the engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and ...
  • AD Ports and Columbia launch shipmanagement venture
    Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group and shipmanagement group Columbia have established a joint venture, Noatum - CSM. The JV will aim to optimise third-party vessel operations and that of AD Ports Group's fleet through "state-of-the-art" fleet management systems. The newly formed entity combines Columbia Group's expertise in advanced fleet management systems ...
  • UN raises alarm over increase in jamming and spoofing of satellite navigation systems
    Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states need to urgently enhance their protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) have said with "grave concern" in a joint statement
  • Evergreen sets world record price with latest megamax orders
    A new high has been reached for containership prices. Splash reported last month on Taiwan's Evergreen contracting for eleven LNG dual-fuel 24,000 teu ships, the orders split between South Korea and China with Hanwha Ocean taking six vessels and CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) the remainder. $267.3m per megamax is $103m more than similar ships ...
  • German consortium produces e-methanol from wastewater
    A German city is producing methanol for ships from wastewater in a world-first. A consortium consisting of the climate technology startup ICODOS, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and the Mannheim Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (EBS) have overseen the project called Mannheim 001 which sees biogas produced at the Mannheim wastewater treatment plant processed, purified ...
  • Caravel Group buys into Pacific Basin
    Hong Kong conglomerate Caravel Group has raided the local stock market to acquire a significant stake in fellow dry bulk giant Pacific Basin Shipping. Caravel Maritime Ventures, part of the Banga family's Caravel Group, has picked up 388.5m shares, corresponding to a 7.53% stake in the Martin Fruergaard-led handysize and supramax specialist. Pacific Basin boasts ...
  • Marubeni buys 25% stake in Windward Offshore
    Japanese conglomerate Marubeni has acquired a 25.1% stake in offshore wind service vessel provider Windward Offshore Windward Offshore, which has a fleet of four CSOVs under construction at VARD shipyards, entered a partnership with Marubeni several months after securing a senior loan facility of up to €182m ($196m). The company also launched its first vessel ...
  • Vattenfall gives go-ahead to build Germany's largest offshore wind farm
    Swedish utility Vattenfall has made the final investment decision for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms in Germany. The construction of the Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms is planned to begin in 2026, with Nordlicht 1 set to become Germany's largest offshore wind project. The wind farms are expected to be operational ...
  • Hong Kong flag comes under pressure from Trump
    Maritime executives in Hong Kong are putting a brave face on the exodus of ships from its shipping register as shipowners take fright over the growing rift between China and the Donald Trump-led US. Another 12 ships left the Hong Kong flag last month, the register now down by more than 200 vessels over the ...
  • How shipping learnt to fall back in love with LNG
    It seems like Maersk has gone from "All the Way to Zero" to "All the Way to Lowest Fuel Costs". It's zero slogan has been emblazoned on methanol dual-fuelled ships coming out of South Korea for the past couple of years, but the Danish carrier now looks to have bowed to economics, turning to a ...
  • March 2025 Review
    Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison reached a blockbuster mega deal with BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) to sell 80% of its giant ports division for $22.8bn in a record-breaking ports transaction that covers 43 ports comprising 199 berths in 23 countries. The deal has been viewed very poorly in Beijing. CMB.TECH, the shipowning vehicle controlled ...
  • The tanker hokey-cokey
    Tariffs on, tariffs off, tariffs on, tariffs off... the world's traders are dancing the commodity hokey-cokey to the hurdy-gurdy daily churn of US trade and foreign policy. The one conclusion that everyone can agree on is that life is going to become more expensive in the coming few years as the cost of doing business ...
  • March rush for dry bulk
    US president Donald Trump has announced that April 2 will be Liberation Day when he imposes trade tariffs on countries which have tariffs or barriers on US goods. He has said some nations or blocs might be excused but with only 10 days to go, no details are as yet available. Dry bulk commodity traders, ...
  • The container law of unintended consequences
    The transpacific Trump bump was always going to end and so it has come to pass. With Chinese exporters in the cross-hairs, a box loading in Shanghai today no longer can arrive in the US before April 2, the date Trump has designated 'Liberation Day' when he will impose as yet unspecified extra tariffs on ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers Donald Trump's so-called maximum pressure on Iran's oil business is squeezing the number of compliant VLCCs, pushing utilisation for supertankers into the sweet spot 90% territory. In his first two months back in power, Trump has issued four rounds of sanctions against Iran, including many tankers, a Chinese refinery in China and even a ...
  • Buyers wait to see fallout from Washington's shipbuilding probe
    It is evident many buyers and sellers may be waiting to hear the results of United States Trade Representative hearing this week pertaining to China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors and this will also have a knock-on effect on owners and operators of Chinese-built tonnage. "This could in effect create a two tier market for ...
  • Should shipping be looking for alternatives to Elon Musk's Starlink?
    The recent fall from grace for the special advisor to the president of the United States, Elon Musk, has been something to behold. He went from being seen as a genius and visionary who would lead humankind to become a multi-planetary species to public enemy number one for many in the world following a few ...
  • What shipping can learn from aviation's collision avoidance systems
    This month has seen various ship collisions, the most dramatic being between the Stena Immaculate and the feeder containership Solong off Grimsby in the UK. Such incidents continue to occur with unsettling frequency, and while the investigation team will eventually pinpoint the causes, one fact remains indisputable: the vast majority of collisions at sea are ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • US port fees could 'cripple' Caribbean, force islands to buy more from China
    The Caribbean offers a case study in the severe unintended consequences of the US port fee plan. This market is...
  • Trump nominates US Navy veteran Brent Sadler to lead US Maritime Administration
    Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy submariner, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and the author of a book on...
  • IMO credit trading plan would help China corner green fuel market, UCL warns
    The IMO risks handing China and Brazil the advantage in the future market for zero-carbon ship fuels if it approves...
  • Toro eyes April dates for new tanker spin-off
    Separation of tanker from Toto's LPG carriers is meant to increase focus on 'distinct' business lines
  • Columbia Group signs shipmanagement partnership with AD Ports shipowning division
    Columbia Group's Mark O'Neil said partnership marked a significant milestone in its shared vision to set new standards in maritime...
  • Just 15 LOFs signed last year, International Salvage Union confirms
    Industry needs to recognise need for financially viable salvage sector, says ISU president John Witte
  • Contships buys five feeders from MPC Containerships
    Employment of incoming quintet and three new charter deals for other vessels in the fleet are expected to add $62m...
  • Black Sea security situation unchanged after ceasefire announcements
    Statement from Russia's foreign ministry adds confusion to ceasefire deal saying agreement will only come into force when certain sanctions...
  • Ambrey launches war risk insurer
    MS Amlin among backers of new managing general agent
  • Norden continues capesize fleet modernisation via Japanese newbuild deal
    Newbuilding leasing deal boosts Norden's backlog of new capesize bulkers to six vessels
  • Show us the money: DFDS chief calls for fair share of ETS funds
    DFDS's Torben Carlsen lambasts current failings of the ETS process, which he says has become merely a revenue generator for...
  • Sanctions storm clouds gather over shipping, Lloyd's List forum told
    Experts gathered at the Lloyd's List Singapore Outlook Forum to discuss the impact of sanctions on international trade and shipping...
  • The Daily View: US wants to reopen Red Sea - for a price
    Red Sea RiskContainersDry Bulk
  • Daily Briefing
    Crunch time for US port fee threat as final Washington hearings begin | IMO wonders how to start its fight...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • Uber Freight offering drop-and-hook option for dedicated-like offering to shippers
    In a move to better utilize its leased pool of trailers, Uber Freight has partnered with software vendor Optimal Dynamics to bundle loads for drivers across 10 trailer pool locations.
  • Trump taps retired navy captain to head US Maritime Administration
    Brent Sadler served in the US Navy for 26 years and now works as a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation.
  • We Let AI Handle Permissions (And it Worked)
    Learn how to use OpenAI to classify documents by sensitivity and enforce dynamic permissions with Permit.io
  • Container ship overcapacity may be more 'benign' than order book suggests
    Consolidation in container shipping over the last two decades and better capacity management in recent years shows the old ways of looking at vessel capacity are outdated, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Carriers jettison India-US April rate hike plans after shaky March recovery erodes
    Major carriers had lined up rate increases with the intention of strengthening their bargaining power during service contract negotiations, but overcapacity seems to have kept that tactic in check.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • Tariffs threat making LNG buyers hesitant on cementing long-term US deals
    Europe's need to restock set to dominate this year's buying
  • SSY has bad news for Donald Trump and shipowners hoping for lower newbuilding prices
    President's port fees will have no meaningful impact on China's shipbuilding dominance, while price of new vessels is set to hold up, according to research head
  • MIT launches maritime consortium with ABS and Capital Clean Energy to tackle industry challenges
    Initiative has "potential to be a global shipping shaper," says ABS CEO
  • Staying on: Eight Dali seafarers remain in US a year after Baltimore bridge disaster
    Manager Synergy explains what has become of the 21 Indians on the container ship on 26 March, 2024
  • Panamax spot market pushes highest level this year
    Rates edge closer to six-month highs following a rebound in earnings
  • Premium for non-Chinese-built tankers emerges in wake of port fees threat, say brokers
    Sale of P Yanbu is said to be in line with other vessels offloaded in recent weeks, as well as tonnage currently circulating
  • Panamax spot market breaks $13,000 per day barrier on firm demand
    Rates edge closer to six-month highs
  • DNV CEO pay package tops $1m as maritime revenue grows
    Classification society boosted revenue to $3.3bn in 2024
  • 'Desperate situation': joined-up action needed after kidnapping of 10 tanker crew members, ITF says
    Union wants reaffirmation from West African states of willingness to tackle piracy
  • Aframax tanker rates race skywards fired by Mediterranean fixing frenzy
    Cross-Mediterranean earnings shot up by more than one-quarter on Wednesday
  • Greek shipping on tenterhooks in the 'year of politics'
    US President Donald Trump is a double-edged sword for Hellenic shipping interests
  • Major Indian refiner backs off Venezuelan oil as activity slows
    Reliance Industries takes one more shipment before pausing further imports
  • Tanker loadings slow as US measures against Venezuela start to bite
    Shipping data shows vessels leaving empty as others await berths
  • Over 240 LNG newbuildings needed by 2034 to meet global demand, says BRS
    Brokerage says scrapping could rise to around 20 vessels per year
  • Trafigura oil trader said to have 'loaned $500m' to his aunt's company
    Reuters cites sources and ownership documents shedding more light on oil product trading in Mongolia
  • Zim and CMA CGM in firing line as US port fees set to 'distort' competition
    Alphaliner examines potential impact on major lines as hearings continue in Washington
  • Jamming and spoofing cases on the rise, threatening more collisions and groundings
    UN agencies demand more protection for satellite navigation systems
  • Fear-mongering on Chinese dominance a 'smokescreen', says Ardmore Shipping COO
    Country's progress is a 'catalyst for improvement', says Mark Cameron
  • Navigator Holdings mandates Arctic Securities to raise more money in Oslo bond market
    Gas carrier owner to sell additional 2029 bonds
  • 'Milestone' deal: Columbia and AD Ports forge ship management venture
    Schoeller Group company to oversee expanding Abu Dhabi group's fleet and target other ships
  • Fear-mongering on Chinese dominance a 'smokescreen', says Ardmore Shipping COO
    Country's progress is a 'catalyst for improvement', says Mark Cameron
  • Judge orders six managers of Baltimore boxship disaster to travel to US
    Baltimore disaster one year on: Vast document bundle highlights complexity of legal dispute as Dali owner seeks to limit liability
  • MPC Container Ships stock jumps after 'good set of transactions'
    Shipowner raised profit guidance after selling seven vessels
  • Norden adds to capesize fleet by leasing two newbuildings
    Owner-operator has bullish long-term outlook for the segment
  • Singaporean bulker owner favours secondhand over newbuildings as Trump clouds outlook
    SDTR Marine CEO admits dry bulk market has been in a slump for the past two years
  • Two seafarers killed in collision between Chinese bulker and tug
    Philippine Coast Guard says two bodies recovered after smaller ship capsized
  • Russia-Ukraine Black Sea ceasefire comes with strings attached for shipping
    Maritime deal will make Ukraine's grain trade safer, but may slow it down
  • Owner blames officer as LPG carrier hits the rocks in Thailand
    SC Group says 'operator' was negligent after vessel grounding
  • Marubeni takes major stake in Diana Shipping's Windward Offshore start-up
    Japanese trading giant buys 25.1% stake in German-headquartered CSOV firm
  • Greek owner Contships swoops on MPC Container Ships quintet
    Nikolas Pateras adds some of the largest and youngest vessels to his fleet
  • Taiwan holds Chinese 'three-no' tanker: no name, no flag, no home port
    Coastguard intercepts vessel that refused inspection in its waters
  • US pressure on Chinese maritime sector turns to cargo software platform
    Trump administration urged to impose restrictions on LOGINK platform

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 26, 2025
  • Port of Savannah sets record container, rail and truck moves in February
    The Port of Savannah, Georgia, marked the busiest February on record with volume of almost a half-million TEUs.
  • Trump tariff fears plague ocean container rates
    Uncertainty over President Trump's plans for more tariffs punctuated a week that saw trans-Pacific container rates fall more than 20% below 2024 lows.

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Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
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Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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