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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
  • Be sure to keep the cargo door shut!

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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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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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