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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
  • Collateral payment for damaged cargo does not affect a damage claim
  • APM Terminals Pipavav (GPPL) Trade Advisory: 2025 precautionary measures for monsoon weather
  • 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
  • BBC HOUSTON first vessel of the "LakerMax" series completing passage into the Great Lakes
  • DFDS and Volvo Trucks shift to night operations as sustainable logistics gains traction at the port of Antwerp

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 27, 2025
  • Arkas orders eco-vessels
  • Emissions guideline for car carriers
  • Schneider takes the helm at SAE
  • WestJet Cargo adds daily link to Japan
  • WiseTech acquires E2Open
  • Azur celebrates seven awards
  • Jakhar named Allcargo Logistics CFO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hefei-Liège service by China Cargo Airlines
  • Strengthening port infrastructure and international trade
  • Customs processes going digital
  • Cargoboard joins CargoNexx platform

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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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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