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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"
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  • Strengthening port infrastructure and international trade
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  • 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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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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