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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
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  • 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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Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
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