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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Minister launches major initiatives to modernise India's maritime infrastructure, strengthen its global trade presence and promote sustainability
  • Maritime trade and logistics sector backbone of 'Viksit Bharat': Goyal
  • India likely to hike import taxes on vegetable oils
  • More govts backing global levy on shipping emissions to fund climate action: IMO
  • Export of petroleum products up 3.3 pc in April-Jan.
  • Deendayal Port Authority recognised for performance
  • Retailers seen veering towards air freight to compete
  • Slow recovery continues from Lunar New Year
  • UDAN 2.0 to further enhance regional air connectivity
  • Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation partner to boost Africa's global trade
  • Global schedule reliability trend of 2024 continuing in 2025

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Transporting HSP on a tricycle
  • First heavy-duty e-lorry for Basel
  • More noiseless freight wagons in Iberia
  • Ferruccio Bianchi becomes RailCom member
  • IPR violations from China and HK
  • Dachser webinar on chemical logistics
  • IWSA explores perception of wind propulsion
  • First for Chinese food delivery industry
  • Strategic partnership for BLG
  • Hoyer expanding in Latin America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Gruber Logistics integrates ZBP
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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Air Cargo Podcast: De minimis, tariffs, and TIACA's outlook for 2025
  • $1.5m China-built ship charge would bring return of US port congestion
  • Underperforming DSV - remember the allure of its 'crowning achievement'
  • Airfreight shippers told to delay contracts as US CBP clarifies China rules
  • Delayed arrival of freighters may prevent 'a bloodbath' in air cargo market
  • Business calls for end to French port strikes, but unions plan more
  • Conf call redux: Unique Matson - 'steady as they go'
  • Forwarders eyeing higher costs as China cuts subsidies for rail freight
  • CU Lines developing shortsea routes to serve Red Sea and Indian subcontinent
  • Time to reverse 'decade-long decline' in South African logistics
  • The Spirit of Tasmania saga - here comes the final chapter (for now)

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • U.S. port fees on China-built ships? Carriers weigh their options
    The prospect of U.S. port fees being imposed on Chinese-built ships is keeping shipping analysts busy. As we reported earlier, in response to a petition filed by U.S. unions back in March
  • STAX Engineering raises $70M, starts carbon capture trials
    Long Beach, Calif.-headquartered maritime emissions capture specialist STAX Engineering reports that it has raised $70 million in funding and is launching carbon capture trials with onboard carbon capture technology innovator Seabound. STAX
  • Ammonia-fueled ammonia bunkering vessel gets ClassNK AiP
    Ammonia-fueled ships are on their way and ClassNK has now issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fueled ammonia bunkering vessel It is being jointly developed by NYK Line and Seatrium,

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Maersk and Kenya Ports Authority launch maritime training programme
    Maersk and Kenya Ports Authority announced the launch of a maritime training programme, aiming to enhance Kenya's maritime sector and bolstering the country's Blue Economy. The launch event saw the presence of Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, Governor of Mombasa County, along with representatives from the Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi, Bandari Maritime Academy, Shippers Council Eastern Africa, and K
  • ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel
    ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel, developed collaboratively by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and LMG Marin AS (a Seatrium Group member). As the maritime industry moves towards decarbonization, ammonia fuel is anticipated to play a significant role, making bunkering vessels crucial in the fuel supply chain. This particula
  • Feeder ships now in demand as availability drops
    Boxship chartering activity has turned to the feeder sizes, as supply in this size segment starts diminishing. MB Shipbrokers (formerly Maersk Broker) said the market managed to gain some momentum the past week. "We forecasted increased activity in the 2,500 -2,800 TEU segment - and we have indeed seen a pick-up in discussions, with a few units reportedly fixed on subjects for a variety of period
  • Mid-sized box carriers active in fleet expansion
    Acquisitions and newbuildings saw mid-tier liner operators expand their fleets beyond the market average for 2024, according to Alphaliner
  • Ireland's Shannon Foynes Port proceeds with expansion project
    Shannon Foynes, Ireland's second-largest port, is expanding to enhance its position as an international logistics hub. The two-year project will add 117 meters of jetty length, supporting the offshore renewable development and easing congestion at Dublin Port. To equip this new infrastructure, ShibataFenderTeam supplied seven sets of Double CSS Cell Fenders 1000 with closed-box steel panels (7600
  • EU initiatives to enhance green fuels for aviation and shipping, yet raise concerns with delayed 2040 climate target
    European green transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) has praised the new European Union (EU) initiatives aimed at reducing energy costs by increasing the deployment of renewable electricity and enhancing trade and investment in clean technology. Despite this, T&E expressed concern over the EU's decision to postpone proposing a climate target for 2040, viewing it as an alarming signal. The
  • West Coast ports regained ground in 2024 H2
    Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has analyzed the shift in container volumes from the East to the West Coast during the second half of 2024. The following figure shows the ratio of laden imports between the East and West Coast of North American ports. A figure higher than 1 represents more volumes being handled by the West Coast ports, whereas a value lower than 1 means more vo
  • Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges call for Clean Industrial Deal swift implementation
    The two largest European ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges, have welcomed the Clean Industrial Deal, through which the European Commission intends to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry. The two mega container ports in the Netherlands and Belgium support the strategy for bundling economic strength and a sustainable transition, emphasising that it's time to concretise the announc
  • ONE expands Africa services with new Nigerian port calls
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has enhanced its WA1 and SW2 services by offering additional calls at Nigeria's Onne and Lekki ports. The new service port rotations will be as follows: WA1 service Current: Shanghai -> Ningbo -> Nansha - Singapore -> Port Kelang -> Apapa -> Tincan -> Cotonou -> Tema -> Lome -> Port Kelang -> Singapore -> Shanghai New: Shanghai -> Ningbo -> Nansha - Singapore -> Port K
  • Buy TikTok Followers and Blow Up on TikTok Overnight!
    So, you probably want to be TikTok famous, right? Dreaming of a massive following, viral videos, and a comment section full of fire emojis? Oh yes, it's everyone's dream, but making it happen isn't that quick. But guess what? You can buy TikTok followers . And if you're not using this trick, well... we'll get to that disaster scenario later. It's time to give you all the answers! Now, we'll show yo
  • Qatar to invest US$10 billion in India, strengthening trade and maritime ties
    Qatar plans to invest US$10 billion across multiple sectors in India, as announced in a joint statement following the visit of Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to New Delhi. "Trade was a key focus of our discussions. We aim to expand and diversify the trade connections between India and Qatar," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on X. The investment will target infrastructur

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Carisbrooke seals $27m newbuild financing
    UK owner Carisbrooke Shipping has secured financing for its newbuilding programme in the Netherlands. Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank is backing the construction of two 7,700 dwt general cargo vessels at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards with around €26m ($27.3m). The ships in the so-called Labrax series have modern diesel-electric propulsion, with an option for future conversion of the ...
  • Jan De Nul heavy lift vessel set for work on Scottish offshore wind farm
    Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul will provide its 2023-built heavy lift vessel Les Alizés to transport and install the monopile foundations on the Inch Cape wind farm offshore Scotland. The wind farm will comprise 72 turbines sited in the North Sea off the Angus coast with a total installed capacity of 1080MW. The project ...
  • Costamare spinning off bulkers business
    New York-listed Greek shipowner Costamare has moved to spin off its dry bulk operation into a separate publicly traded company. The new company Costamare Bulkers Holdings is expected to launch this year and to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The outfit will own nearly 40 vessels in addition to the dry bulk ...
  • BP cuts renewables investments by $5bn, sets sights firmly on oil and gas
    UK-based energy giant BP has announced it will cut its renewable energy investments and instead increase its investment in oil and gas production. The company buckled under pressure from investors who were unhappy over the company's underperformance compared to its main rivals such as Shell and ExxonMobil. For example, BP shares have risen by 36% ...
  • Argentina repeals 1973 ban to resume livestock shipments
    While much of the world is pushing back from carrying live animals by sea, one South American nation is gearing up to return to the livestock trades after a 52-year absence. Argentina has repealed a 1973 ban on livestock exports saying the decision was based on the Javier Milii-led government policy to promote "an economic ...
  • BW LPG snaps up modern VLGC
    VLGC owner and operator BW LPG is adding another modern gas carrier to its owned fleet. The dual-listed unit of Singapore's BW Group has exercised a purchase option on the 2020-built BW Yushi for around $70m. The vessel, estimated by Veson Nautical's pricing platform VesselsValue at $96.5m, will be delivered from Singapore's Grace Ocean Investment ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore nets vessel deal hat-trick
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has won a batch of deals for three of its vessels with unnamed international majors. GEOS said in an Oslo Bors filing that it secured a firm deal for the 2019-built multipurpose support vessel (MPSV) Energy Dutchess until September 1, 2025, with one six-month extension option. The company also ...
  • 60 days to go until Geneva Dry
    The second enlarged edition of Geneva Dry is just 60 days away with close to 200 companies signing up to attend the world's premier commodities shipping summit. The global dry bulk event is on track to surpass last year's 600 delegates figure and can report 53 brands have signed on as sponsors with 60 top ...
  • Eastern Pacific secures financing for neopanamax boxship duo
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and SPDB Financial Leasing, the leasing arm of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have signed a financing agreement for two newbuild LNG dual-fuel neopanamax containerships. The agreement strengthens the longstanding collaboration between the two companies. Looking ahead, the two firms will look to develop more green, energy-efficient, and environment
  • Shipping central to EU's new Clean Industrial Deal
    The European Union has unveiled its Clean Industrial Deal that will prioritise the domestic production of renewable fuels for aviation and shipping, among a host of measures worth more than EUR100bn ($105m) designed to green many industry sectors. "The EU needs to secure access to such materials and reduce dependence on unreliable suppliers. Integrating circularity ...
  • Smart Container Alliance launches
    The Smart Container Alliance has been launched to drive the adoption of smart container technology. This initiative aims to unite industry stakeholders in a collective effort to enhance cargo traceability, fortify maritime trade, and support global enforcement agencies in the fight against criminal networks. The Smart Container Alliance aims to advance industry standards, advocate for ...
  • The death of scheduled maintenance
    Joy Basu, CEO of Smart Ship Hub, on why shipping needs to think predictive and not scheduled when it comes to looking after vessels. The transition to predictive maintenance is not just an upgrade it is the future of shipping as companies in their droves adopt technical innovations to ensure the best possible standard of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Shadow LPG carrier fleet swells as Iran crackdown looms
    Largely flying under the radar, a fleet of LPG carriers with 5.1m cu m of capacity has been shuttling billions...
  • FuelEU strategy should mean more than just biofuels
    Companies have been warned not to rely only on biofuels for FuelEU Maritime compliance, since the volumes required in coming...
  • Vessel sales drive CMB.Tech fourth-quarter profits
    The Belgian company recorded $870.8m of profit for the 2024 financial year, up from $858m in 2023
  • Heidmar eyes growth after merger and listing
    Heidmar is in the process of expanding its network to Houston
  • Ports and terminals insurance enticing new entrants
    Navium, IQUW and Volt attracted to niche that is now making money, while Pen's BBM expands in North America
  • Hafnia hopes sanctions will deter clean tanker cannibals
    Tightening crude tanker supply because of increased sanctions will drive up dirty rates and deter 'cannibalisation' of clean rates, Hafnia...
  • Costamare unveils spin-off plan for dry bulk division
    Result intended to create two separate NYSE-listed pure-play companies that may appeal to different investor bases
  • A third of shipping will run on ammonia, MAN predicts
    MAN Energy Solutions said more than 300 single-cylinder and full-scale engine tests have showed a 90% CO2 equivalent reduction
  • Gloomy horizon for tankers with geopolitics and trade in disarray
    Tanker shipping faces significant uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and evolving trade flows. Asset prices seem to have peaked with newbuilding...
  • Bulk carrier values to rise on ship scarcity
    Values of dry cargo carriers have stabilised since the end of 2024 but appear set to head upwards
  • Argentina repeals 1973 ban to resume live animal exports
    The move is designed to make Argentina more competitive in the livestock market, the country's Ministry of Economy said
  • The Daily View: Urgent action
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding delivers record profits but cautions on order risks amid US-China tensions
    The important, privately owned Chinese shipbuilder warned of near-term downside risks for new orders from supply and geopolitical concerns
  • CULines launches Dubai headquarters to grow Middle East business
    New entity will take over CULines' Middle East and Mediterranean regional services, with plans to launch a new product in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Diverging sanctions strategies could leave shipping in an 'impossible' situation | EU clean industrial deal receives cautious welcome from shipping...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • US port tax would scramble ocean services, raise shipper costs: Drewry
    The cost of the US Trade Representative's proposal for levying fees on Chinese ships and ocean carriers would fall to US shippers, who would also face fewer service options, the analyst says.
  • China tariff uncertainty gives trans-Pacific business cloudy outlook: Matson
    While the US-based carrier experienced a strong 2024, growth this year is under threat due to tariffs and the unknowns involving when Red Sea transits will resume.
  • MSC pulls megaships from Asia-North Europe network: Alphaliner
    The carrier has replaced the huge vessels with smaller ships in a move to cut capacity and reduce pressure on rates that have plummeted since the start of the year, according to the analyst.
  • India-US carriers attempt strategic capacity cuts to prop up March GRI plans
    Newfound pricing power for carriers has halted the steady rate declines seen on the trade since last August.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Norwegian forecasts $1bn profit despite 'hard-to-speculate' tax threat from Lutnick
    Cruise line reports better-than-expected quarterly earnings
  • Delta Corp named by Baltic Exchange over claims of unpaid bills
    Bulker operator's CEO said it plans to go public remain unchanged
  • Excelerate CEO says FSRUs provide 'cheap insurance' for Europe's gas buyers
    Regasification specialist has been inspecting LNG carriers for planned secondhand buy
  • Background of the deal: How fleet diversity helped International Seaways pull a swap
    Management explains how company got younger with three MRs
  • Golar eyes broad span of FLNG units including massive 5-mtpa newbuilding
    Company's discussions with charterers cover wide range of sizes
  • Golar plans to green-light fourth FLNG unit once charter secured on third unit
    Floater specialist in 'multiple commercial discussions' on under-conversion vessel
  • Trump threatens to hit China with another 10% in tariffs as trade threats pile on
    Move comes after president threatens 25% duty on EU and ending pause on Mexico and Canada measures
  • International Seaways re-stocks buyback war chest after upside quarter
    Diversified New York owner confirms tankers swap with party said to be Sinokor
  • CoolCo seeing LNG carriers 'going warm' as ships idle in weak market
    'Winter was cancelled' for LNG carriers in 2024, CEO says
  • Funding helps UK carbon capture start-up forge partnership with California tech firm
    STAX will add CO2 capture to list of barge and truck-mounted emissions capture services
  • BW LPG banks on its size to shield it from US-China trade 'disruption', CEO says
    Kristian Sorensen says world's biggest VLGC fleet will be positioned optimally in case of tariffs
  • Dividends or buybacks? Genco's John Wobensmith reignites age-old debate
    Why sagging valuations may persist regardless of approach
  • Bulker crew save 34 seafarers from burning fishing boat
    Seafarer turn firefighters in dramatic operation
  • MAN Energy Solutions names launch date for commercial sales of ammonia engines
    Designer reveals test details and discussions for boxship newbuilding
  • M&M Bank says owners' rush to pay back loans is levelling off
    Niche Norwegian shipping lender fell to a loss in the fourth quarter as the tax bill rose
  • Hill Dickinson beefs up Piraeus desk with Marshall Islands specialists
    Denis Reeder and Damien Magee relaunch their joint firm as part of Hill Dickinson's Greek offering
  • International Seaways doubles stock buyback war chest after upside quarter
    Diversified New York tanker owner confirms tankers swap with party said to be Sinokor
  • Costamare plots New York listing for 38-ship bulker fleet spin-off
    Greek group forming Costamare Bulkers Holdings to boost value and financing options
  • Death threat? How Eletson legal battle just got uglier
    Vasillis Kertsikoff tells judge of 'photo of a grave' while Murchinson cites 'desperate act of fabrication'
  • Olsen family's Bonheur pushes up profit in positive wind and cruise shipping markets
    Oslo-listed holding company saw utilisation fall due to yard stays and repositioning in the fourth quarter
  • Carisbrooke inks $27m fleet renewal financing with KfW IPEX-Bank
    Two 7,700-dwt general cargo vessels to be delivered in 2026
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific taps Chinese financing for container ship brace
    Collaboration is owner's second Chinese financing deal
  • How warming US relations with Moscow could have 'major impact' on Russian crude flows to India
    India looks for the cheapest oil, but also sticks to US blacklist, raising questions about its crude sourcing
  • CoolCo crashes 13% after shock dividend cut to zero
    Yield support is gone, Arctic Securities says
  • Tsakos group stalwart John Stavropoulos dies in Athens at 92
    Finance veteran was Tsakos family mentor and company chairman for two decades
  • Hafnia dives 10% after earnings miss and 'soft' guidance
    Rising loan-to-value hits dividend payout ratio
  • Taylor Maritime boss Ed Buttery boosts stake in $800,000 share deals
    Bulker company's CEO snaps up stock in London
  • Equinor taps shipbuilders for suezmax shuttle tanker newbuildings
    Norwegian energy company moves to flush out berths for new North Sea vessels
  • BW LPG shares rise after earnings beat and strong dividend
    Company declared a dividend of $0.42 per share
  • Nordic American Tankers swoops on Eastern Pacific suezmax pair
    US-listed owner follows up on pledge to grow fleet
  • Shipping deals boost MPC Capital assets by $1bn as Castor Maritime takes over
    German investor working on more transactions linked to global fleet renewal
  • 'Consolidator' ZeroNorth seals $20m debt finance deal to drive new takeovers
    Danish optimisation platform agrees deal with CIBC Innovation Banking
  • Loss-making Hunter Group sees cause for hope as improving market narrows rate margin
    VLCC charter play loses $3.8m in fourth quarter
  • Hafnia sees crude tanker 'cannibals' clearing out as sanctions boost dirty demand
    Product tanker giant hopeful of turnaround after weaker fourth quarter
  • BW LPG buys bargain VLGC as it backs belief in 'supportive' market trends
    Singapore owner adds to owned fleet again after taking delivery of Avance Gas vessels
  • Spot market deployment for two LNG carriers 'weighs' on CoolCo's results
    No dividend declared as charter rates 'languish at below economic breakeven'
  • Old suezmax sales prop up CMB.Tech profit in slow markets
    Former Euronav sees itself 'well positioned' in 2025 after taking delivery of 20 newbuildings last year
  • Frontline linked to suezmax sale as John Fredriksen-backed outfit moves on from older vessels
    Oslo and New York-listed tanker owner reportedly sells 2011-built vessel for more than $40m
  • Strong newbuilding price bolsters Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's earnings
    Yard net profit jumped by 61.7% to $909m
  • Seacon Shipping finances second bulker newbuilding through Japanese leasing deal
    Chinese owner fixes funding for handysize bulker due from Namura this year
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping marks first move into wind-assisted propulsion
    Bound4blue installs three suction sails on tanker
  • Cosco defies US port fee threat with multimillion-dollar newbuilding haul
    Chinese shipping giant has approached state-owned and private shipyards for the new vessels
  • Excelerate Energy poised to buy LNG carrier as first FSRU conversion candidate
    CEO hails 'exceptional year' for company yielding 'record results'

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • US chassis makers allege foreign dumping again
    U.S. intermodal chassis manufacturers are again asking the federal government for protection against chassis made in Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.
  • Southern California port, NYK Line team on green auto shipping corridor
    The U.S. Port of Hueneme and ocean carrier NYK Line (OTC: NPNYY) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green automotive shipping corridor between Japan and Southern California. The signing ceremony took place on Feb. 12 at the port, the companies said in an announcement. "The MOU solidifies the commitment of both [...]
  • Has the e-commerce bubble burst for air cargo?
    Air cargo's hot run had to cool off at some point, but new U.S. trade measures against Chinese parcel shipments mean the industry could be in for a surprisingly quick reversal of fortune.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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