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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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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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