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May 27, 2025

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Exim India web site
MAY 27, 2025
  • Western India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2025 set to bring together the fraternity in Mumbai on June 13
  • Allcargo Logistics registers growth in consolidated revenue and consolidated EBITDA
  • Deal inked for building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam
  • Guidelines for calculating GHG emission intensity for RoRo ships developed
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  • GDP seen to grow 6.2 pc in FY26: Morgan Stanley
  • Karaikal Port announces maximum permissible draft for vessels at highwater
  • Richmond Fed study says supply chains normal
  • VOC Port's Direct Port Entry facilities boosting speed and efficiency
  • India well-positioned to handle US tariffs impact: Moody's
  • India's curbs on B'desh to impact $770 mn worth of imports
  • AD Ports Group's Noatum Logistics opens first robotically assisted cold chain facility in Portugal
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 27, 2025
  • Arkas orders eco-vessels
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  • Schneider takes the helm at SAE
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  • Azur celebrates seven awards
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Container News web site
MAY 26, 2025
  • MSC implements peak season surcharge on West Mediterranean & Adriatic to North America
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge in response to strong and sustained demand on the trade from the West Mediterranean and Adriatic to Canada, the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. Effective 23 June 2025 and until further notice, the following surcharge will apply to all container types with a US$ 500 fee per 20' container and a US$ 700 fee per 40'
  • PIL launches new weekly service connecting China, Singapore, and Indonesia
    Pacific International Lines is to announcing the launch of the North China Indonesia Service a new weekly direct service offering fast and reliable transit times between key ports in China, Singapore, and Indonesia. The service will be operated by a vessel consortium on a 35-day rotation, with the inaugural sailing scheduled for 17 June 2025. The rotation will include: Tianjin - Qingdao - Xiamen
  • We Asked AI: When Shipping Containers Become Hotels
    We asked AI what hospitality might look like if cargo ships became destinations. The result? Floating hotels made from stacked containers - blending industrial design with futuristic comfort
  • How to Choose the Right Plasma Cutter for Your Project
    Cutting metal is not something you want to fumble your way through. It is a job that demands the right mix of precision, speed, skill, and the right gear. For many welders and weekend warriors alike, plasma cutters have become the go-to solution when working with conductive materials like steel, aluminium, and copper. But step into any tool shop or browse online, and you will quickly find the opt
  • CMA CGM expands rail Connectivity between Marseille and Lyon
    CMA CGM is further enhancing its support for modal shift initiatives by expanding rail services between Marseille and Lyon, serving the wider Rhône-Alpes region. This strategic move is following the recent upgrade to our Fos-Lyon intermodal barge service, and it's designed to meet rising demand while increasing service frequency, improving cost efficiency, and delivering significant environmental
  • PFL NZPAC service schedule realignment due to berth congestion
    PFL announces a schedule adjustment to its NZPAC service in response to ongoing berth congestion and operational requirements. PFL Matai 0515S will call Tauranga on 1 June for discharge operations only, after which she will proceed to anchorage. All Auckland-bound imports from this voyage will be transferred to Neptune Matua 0519 in Tauranga for onward delivery. Additionally, PFL Matai will not o
  • Omani infrastructure expansion outpaces operational activity
    Oman is accelerating its ambitions to become a key player in the global maritime trade through robust investments, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic reforms. While these initiatives signal a promising trajectory, current shipping connectivity metrics reveal a lag between development efforts and actual integration into global maritime networks
  • Container Stock Market Weekly Trends
    Summary: The container stock market exhibited mixed trends last week, with most major players reaching their weekly highs mid-week (May 21-22) . This reflects short-term investor optimism driven by stronger-than-expected demand forecasts, tighter vessel supply, and positive macroeconomic sentiment in key Asian export economies. However, profit-taking and regulatory concerns moderated gains by Fri
  • Connectivity trends and Red Sea volatility signal only partial recovery for Egypt
    The security and economic dynamics surrounding the Red Sea and the Suez Canal are undergoing a period of recalibration, driven by recent geopolitical developments, naval deployments, and economic responses from Egypt. Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, in an exclusive with Lloyd's List, emphasized a material improvement in Red Sea security, largely credited to a ceasefire in Yemen brokered
  • How Modern Infrastructure Projects Mitigate Risk Before Groundbreaking
    The most important work is usually conducted behind the scenes, prior to any construction beginning. Risk does not stem from poor design or material delays-it starts much sooner than that, in overlooked permits, buried underground lines, or rushed assessments. Infrastructure projects in today's world demand careful preparation. The planning teams must understand what could go wrong from the begin
  • ANL announces rate restoration from North East Asia to Australia East Coast
    ANL will implement a Rate Restoration Program for all shipments from North East Asia to the East Coast of Australia, effective 5 June 2025, The rate adjustment will be as follows, US$ 150 per 20' dry/reefer container and US$ 300 per 40' dry/reefer container. This increase will be applied on top of existing Spot/FAK rates and will be subject to all applicable surcharges in effect at the time of sh
  • CNC enhances YSX service
    CNC is pleased to announce enhancements to YSX Service, reflecting the ongoing commitment to supporting Myanmar's expanding trade requirements. These strategic improvements are designed to deliver greater connectivity, increased frequency, and enhanced operational efficiency. The updated port rotation will be: Singapore - Yangon (MITT) - Yangon (AWPT) - Port Klang - Yangon (AWPT) - Singapore. Wit
  • How Car Accident Settlements are Calculated
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that traffic fatalities declined in the first quarter of 2024. Their data reveal that 8,650 people died in traffic crashes in the first three months of the year. Car accident statistics show that traffic accidents are common on US roads. In car accidents, Encinitas personal injury attorney Liam Perry says that the term "personal
  • Kalmar to power Perlis Inland Port development with advanced container handling fleet
    Kalmar, in collaboration with Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd and its authorised Malaysian dealer Mach 1 Group, support the transformation of Perlis Inland Port into a future-ready logistics hub for Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region. As part of this strategic initiative, Kalmar is supplying a fleet of cutting-edge container handling equipment, including six reachstackers, three empty contain
  • DSV and UNICEF expand strategic partnership to strengthen emergency supply delivery
    DSV and UNICEF have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership, reinforcing their joint commitment to accelerating the delivery of life-saving supplies during humanitarian emergencies. Now entering the second year of their three-year agreement, the expanded partnership will see DSV increase its support for UNICEF through additional in-kind air freight services during emergencies. This
  • Hamburg Port Authority showcases SeaClear 2.0: an autonomous solution to marine debris
    The Hamburg Port Authority has unveiled the SeaClear 2.0 robotic system in a live demonstration at its Harburg facility marking the first public showcase of this advanced technology. Developed as part of a European Union research initiative, the SeaClear 2.0 project aims to leverage autonomous robotics to efficiently detect, classify, and remove marine debris from both the water surface and seabe
  • Arkas expands fleet with new 3,100 TEU vessel orders
    Arkas has placed an order for four 3,100 TEU container vessels, with an additional two vessels as optional, from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. Each vessel is valued at approximately USD 50 million, with delivery scheduled for 2028. This move follows Arkas's previous orders in April and September 2024 for six 4,300 TEU vessels from the same shipyard, each costing USD 60 million. If you liked thi
  • Kuehne+Nagel to acquire spanish road logistics provider TDN
    Kuehne+Nagel has signed an agreement to acquire Transporte y Distribución Nacional, a well-established Spanish road logistics company headquartered in Madrid. This strategic acquisition marks a significant enhancement of Kuehne+Nagel's European groupage network. TDN employs more than 600 professionals and managed over one million shipments in 2024. With 45 terminals and a partner network operatin
  • MSC Elsa 3 sinks off Kerala coast, triggers environmental alert
    The Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC Elsa 3 has sunk approximately 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi, raising serious concerns over a potential environmental hazard along the coast of Kerala. The 184-meter-long ship, built in 1997 and en route from Vizhinjam to the Port of Cochin, began listing severely early Saturday. Carrying 640 containers including 13 classified as hazardous and over
  • ONE announces a new service rotation update
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) is announcing an upcoming adjustment to our Japan Korea 1 (JK1) service, aimed at improving operational efficiency, service reliability, and environmental sustainability. The port call at Tokyo will be replaced with Kawasaki. The current rotation of Pusan (PUS) - Shimizu (SMZ) - Tokyo (TYO) - Nagoya (NGO) - Pusan (PUS), will be replaced by the new one: Pusan (PUS) - Sh

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Splash web site
MAY 26, 2025
  • Cido reverses course on VLACs with suezmax newbuild switch
    Cido Shipping has had a change of heart on its entry into the very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) segment, choosing instead to pivot back to a more conventional market. The Hong Kong-based tonnage provider has reportedly converted its previous order at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a pair of 88,000 cu m VLACs into two ...
  • CMA CGM signs $600m Vietnam box terminal deal
    France's CMA CGM has penned an agreement with Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) to develop a new $600m deepwater terminal in Haiphong, northern Vietnam. The deal covers the design, construction, and operation of the Lach Huyen terminals 7 and 8, located in Lach Huyen area in Haiphong. The terminal will have a capacity of 1.9m teu ...
  • Wood brings in $2bn Asia Pacific contracts
    UK-based consulting and engineering firm Wood has achieved a record-breaking year in the Asia Pacific region, securing A$3 billion (US$2 billion) in contract awards over the past 12 months. Headquartered in Aberdeen, the company has won a combination of new contracts, extensions, and renewals to deliver advisory, design, execution, and operational services for major energy, ...
  • NOV secures Energean FPSO work
    UK-based energy company Energean has awarded a contract to US oilfield services giant NOV (National Oilwell Varco) for critical upgrade work on its floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, supporting its development in the Mediterranean Sea offshore Israel. The Katlan project, which ties back to the existing Energean Power FPSO on the Karish field, ...
  • Costamare Bulkers extends charters for 2020 Bulkers newcastlemax pair
    New York-listed Costamare Bulkers has extended contracts on two newcastlemaxes from 2020 Bulkers. The Gregory Zikos-led recently launched spinoff of Greek owner Costamare has fixed the 2020-built Bulk Santos and Bulk Sao Paulo on index-linked deals for 11 to 13 months. The Lars-Christian Svensen-led owner of six newcastlemaxes said in a filing that the index-linked ...
  • Lila Global expands tanker fleet
    Dubai-based Lila Global is continuing its fleet diversification strategy with a string of acquisitions in the tanker segment, a notable pivot from its traditionally dry bulk-heavy profile. The shipowning affiliate of ship recycling powerhouse GMS has now added its third stainless steel chemical tanker in the niche J19 size bracket, reflecting growing appetite for smaller ...
  • Nearly 60 LNG carriers stand idle
    The depressed liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier sector sees nearly 60 vessels, according to data from Clarksons Research. In a striking sign of shifting market fundamentals, shipowners-particularly in South Korea-have begun sending older, less efficient LNG carriers to the scrapyards in increasing numbers. According to leading shipbroker Clarksons, four LNG steam turbine ships were sold ...
  • Second officer charged with negligent navigation over last week's high-profile grounding in Norway
    A Ukrainian second officer aboard the container vessel NCL Salten has been charged with negligent navigation following a grounding incident early Thursday morning near Trondheim, Norway. The ship ran aground just meters from a summer home in Byneset, narrowly avoiding significant property damage. The officer admitted to falling asleep while on watch at the time ...
  • Car carrier coalition harmonises emissions data
    A coalition of major global car carrier operators, known as the Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC), has announced the release of a unified set of guidelines aimed at accurately calculating their fleets' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity. The new initiative has been developed in partnership with the international non-profit Smart Freight Centre (SFC). The six founding ...
  • Boxport congestion spreads from Europe to the US and China
    Port congestion seen across key Northern European hubs is intensifying and is now spreading to China and the US, a situation expected to worsen as a result of Donald Trump's on/off tariff strategy. Compounding the situation, low water levels on the Rhine are limiting barge capacity, particularly out of Antwerp and Rotterdam-further straining inland logistics. ...
  • MSC ship sinks off the coast of India
    The Liberian-flagged container ship MSC Elsa 3 has sunk approximately 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi, with concerns growing over potential environmental fallout along Kerala's coast. The 28-year-old, 184 m long vessel, en route from Vizhinjam to the Port of Cochin, began listing severely early Saturday. The ship, which carried 640 containers-including 13 with hazardous ...
  • Panama tries to crack down on shadow fleet
    The Panama flag has strengthened its requirements for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer operations involving tankers registered under its flag in a bid to crack down on the shadow fleet. Effective immediately, all Panama-flagged vessels with a gross tonnage of 150 or more must notify the flag sate at least 48 hours in advance of any ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 26, 2025
  • MOL places first dual-fuel VLCC with Japanese charterer
    The move comes despite rising geopolitical pressure, with Washington seeking to curb China's shipbuilding and shipping industries through port fees...
  • Daily Briefing
    Seafarer abandonment rising problem in small registries | Japan shipbuilding eyes US port fee windfall, but capacity limits curb gains...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 26, 2025
  • WiseTech notches biggest acquisition with $2.1 billion deal for E2open
    The widely used forwarding software platform has long been acquisitive, but its pending purchase of logistics and planning platform E2open represents a new foray into shipper-focused technology.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 26, 2025
  • Trajectory of LNG demand 'deeply uncertain', GIIGNL president says
    Conflicting market drivers set to hit new wave of incoming supply
  • Tanker owners look to Opec's 'exciting' next meeting for volumes boost
    Oil producing group could unwind prior production cuts by October or November
  • New $100m Chinese shipbuilder wins first order as Winning expands newbuilding slate
    Zongyang facility books in deck cargo carriers for big Singapore group
  • Greek shipowner snaps up product tanker as asset value slide extends
    Sale of World Navigator follows a similar deal by Japanese venture in April
  • VLCC makes pioneering voyage from Brazil to giant African refinery
    Union Peace transports Dangote plant's first barrels of Mero crude
  • Christen Sveaas' Kistefos buys $3.6bn Norwegian fund manager from DNB Carnegie
    Transaction expected to be closed in third quarter
  • George Economou scraps fire-hit capesize bulker in rare Greek demolition deal
    Sale of 21-year-old bulker is due to special reasons
  • Palmali owes money after losing $120m tanker chartering case against Litasco
    Long-running legal saga arose from disputed contracts of affreightment for oil cargoes
  • CMA CGM signs $600m deal to build new Vietnamese container terminal
    French container line makes 'strategic investment' in Haiphong
  • 'Floating bombs': Frontline chief fires warning shot on tanker demolition
    Lars Barstad wants restrictions relaxed to allow breakers to take in older ships more easily
  • Greek owner Contships hives off feeder ship trio to Mediterranean buyer
    Turkey's Medkon Line is linked to acquisition of Chinese-built sister ships
  • MOL to make 'prudent' choices in shipyard selection for LNG carriers
    Shipping companies are closely monitoring US plans for additional port fees for Chinese-built vessels, owner says
  • World's biggest ship registry cracks down on shadow tanker oil transfer operations
    Panama registry wants to shut the door on 'illicit activities'
  • First case linked to Houthi missile attacks on shipping hits UK court
    English High Court decides whether action over bulker sinking can go ahead in UK
  • Russia claims ballistic missile attack on container ship docked in Odesa
    Ukraine confirms deadly strike on German-operated port infrastructure
  • Aluminium giant halts $24m rates collusion claim against Icelandic owner Eimskip
    Container line says antitrust action will be suspended ahead of hearing scheduled for Tuesday
  • US greenlights third and largest LNG project for Venture Global
    Next final investment decision set to tip scales for liquefaction developer and shipowner
  • Greek owner Contships hives off feeeder ship trio to Mediterranean buyer
    Turkish peer Medkon Line is linked to the acquisition of Chinese-built sister ships
  • Hafnia finance chief Perry Van Echtelt cashes in shares worth $517,000
    Stock has recovered from NOK 39 to NOK 52 over past couple of months
  • World's biggest ship registry cracks down on shadow tanker oil transfer operations
    Panama registry wants to shut the door on 'illicit activities'
  • Watch officer arrested after falling asleep while container ship grounded in fjord
    Operator NCL says incident in Norway was 'serious'
  • Russia claims ballistic missile attack on container ship docked in Odessa
    Ukraine confirms deadly strike on port infrastructure
  • Frontline shares being 'served on silver platter' as tankers gain momentum, analysts say
    Fearnley and Clarksons bullish on John Fredriksen company as earnings tipped to rise
  • US port fees sting as Yangzijiang Shipbuilding sees new orders crash
    Chinese shipyard won only six newbuildings in first quarter
  • MSC container ship sinks with 'hazardous' cargo off India
    Authorities monitor Kerala coastline to contain possible environmental damage
  • Trump postpones tariff threat against the European Union
    US president says he relented after EU leader pledged to 'swiftly and decisively' move ahead with trade talks

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