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Exim India web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • PSA International, DNV and PIL embark on digital collaboration to enable green and sustainable supply chains
  • Government highlights comprehensive measures to boost exports and strengthen trade competitiveness
  • IMO issues interim guidelines for safety of ammonia-fuelled ships
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on Acetonitrile from China, Russia, Taiwan
  • Six inland waterways for cargo transport in Odisha on the anvil
  • Traditional Indian beverage finding new global markets
  • Govt mulls further duty cuts on Harley bikes, bourbon whiskey amid tariff threat
  • Sonowal visits PSA Tuas Port in Singapore
  • VOC Port handles record windmill blades this fiscal
  • Tuticorin Container Terminal honoured at Giants Group of Tuticorin Saheli's Women's Day celebration
  • CONCOR's LNG trucks now accessible via its mobile app
  • Automated ports seen as the future
  • India's GDP has doubled over the past decade: IMF

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Moving the checkpoints
  • APMT / Panynj agreement extended
  • Jafza enters phase 2
  • Don't inject that!
  • Germany's rooftop PV potential
  • South Carolina intermodal expansion
  • Behrens becomes Deugro CCO
  • First direct Mundra-US service
  • Delivering digital tools to cope with volatility
  • Stortz to head Marseille Fos development council
  • Shared truck charging
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Esyms DHL Partnership in Malaysia

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • Shippers have hard choices to make, says GSF, as tariffs begin to bite
  • Transpacific sees first major MSC blanks as rates fall and volumes falter
  • White House confirms automotive tariffs - 'a disaster for the industry'
  • Disconnect: time-charters and the freight market
  • US tariff policy 'unsustainable and only temporary', says Geodis VP
  • 'It's healthy competition' Maersk tells forwarders bidding for same business
  • TPM: Huge rise in cargo theft prompts call for federal help
  • US chassis-makers join chorus of trade barrier advocates over 'dumping'
  • Deutsche Bahn sees Schenker sale as key to recovery from 'crisis'
  • South Korea's ambitious Lotte Global Logistics set for IPO
  • Michelle Grose returns home as Maersk's MD/president for Canada
  • Steffen Behrens steps up as deugro chief commercial officer

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • Trump nominates Brent Sadler to be next Maritime Administrator
    While the exact details of President Trump's plans for the expansion of U.S. shipbuilding and U.S.-flag shipping won't be known until the publication of a much-anticipated Executive Order, what's certain is that
  • BAE Systems names its best ship repair suppliers for 2024
    BAE Systems recently recognized last year's top suppliers to its U.S. maritime business during a Partner2Win supplier symposium in Jacksonville, Fla, at which the company recognized 87 suppliers that supported maintenance, modernization,
  • New Portuguese Navy offshore patrol vessels will feature integrated ABB solutions
    The West Sea Shipyard located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, has awarded ABB a contract to equip six new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) being built for the Portuguese Navy with an integrated

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Container News web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • Global bunker indices rise moderately
    During the 13th week of 2025, global bunker indices monitored by MABUX experienced a moderate upward movement. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$9.36 to US$502.85/MT, surpassing the US$500 mark. Similarly, the VLSFO index climbed by US$7.71, reaching US$583.58/MT, remaining below the US$600 threshold. Additionally, the MGO index saw a US$10.59 increase to US$766.27/MT. "As of this writing, the market
  • SC Ports completes $55 million expansion at Inland Port Greer
    South Carolina Ports has completed a US$55 million expansion at Inland Port Greer, enhancing the state's intermodal connectivity between the Port of Charleston and inland markets. The upgrades include a larger container yard-boosting cargo capacity by 50%-9,000 feet of additional rail for handling longer trains, an expanded chassis lot, and new terminal operations and maintenance buildings. With
  • AD Ports Group and Oylz Terminals to develop petroleum storage facility at Khalifa Port
    AD Ports Group, one of the leading facilitators of global trade, logistics, and industry, has signed a 50-year agreement with UAE-based Oylz Terminals to establish a world-class clean petroleum storage facility at Khalifa Port. The project will be developed in two phases, featuring a state-of-the-art 600,000 cbm tank storage facility within the Khalifa Port Logistics Hub. The first phase is set t
  • Maersk appoints new Area Managing Director/President for Canada
    A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), a leading integrated logistics company, announced the appointment of Michelle Grose as the new Area Managing Director/President for Canada, effective 1 April 2025. She will be based in Toronto. Originally from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Grose brings over 20 years of industry experience, having held key supply chain leadership roles in major global organizations
  • Saguenay Port's first order brings electric Konecranes harbor crane to Canada
    The Saguenay Port Authority in Quebec has placed an order for a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B Mobile Harbor Crane as part of a new cargo-handling system currently under development. The order was confirmed in the first quarter of 2025, with delivery scheduled for the third quarter of the same year. Located on North America's only navigable fjord, Port Saguenay offers year-round access to north-centr
  • Europe's Trade Struggles: Tariffs, Geopolitical Tensions, and Shipping Disruptions
    The global economy is becoming more fragmented and unpredictable, fuelled by escalating geopolitical tensions. Trump's intention to increase tariffs on European goods by 10-20% could significantly heighten trade expenses between the European Union and the United States. A recent report from Economist Impact highlights a shift in global trade from a rules-based system to one dominated by power dyn

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Splash web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • Tsakos presses on with fleet renewal
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has confirmed market rumours about the sale of one of its oldest suezmax tankers with additional divestment of ageing tonnage potentially on the horizon as part of the company's fleet renewal programme. The New York-listed company said in its quarterly earnings report that a 2009-built unit had been offloaded ...
  • Burmester & Vogel expands with Laysoft acquisition
    Boston-based maritime technology company Burmester & Vogel (B&V) has acquired Windows-based laytime calculation software Laysoft for an undisclosed amount. Founded by technology entrepreneur Kingston Duffie, Laysoft, also known as Laytime2000, has gained more than 200 active users in the dry bulk market over the past two decades, notably in the grain and mining segments. B&V ...
  • Thoresen Thai adds to bulker fleet
    Thoresen Thai Agencies has bolstered its dry bulk fleet with a supramax purchase on the secondhand market. The Bangkok-based listed owner said in a filing it had acquired an unnamed 2012-built 56,104 dwt unit without disclosing further details. S&P sources suggest the company snapped up Shunzan Kaiun's Pacific Infinity for around $16.85m. Thoresen last bought ...
  • Ingka, Oxan, and Avapa to develop two floating wind farms off Italy
    IKEA owner Ingka Investments and French offshore wind developer Oxan Energy have partnered with Avapa Energy on two floating offshore wind development projects in Italy. The projects have the potential to reach a total installed capacity of 2.45GW. The two offshore wind projects will be named Sicily South and Sardinia Northwest. The Sicily South offshore ...
  • Car carriers in retreat as Trump unveils 25% auto tariffs
    The US administration confirmed yesterday that it will go forward with the implementation of a 25% tariff on all foreign-built cars, something that is expected to add greater pressure to car carrier rates which have been coming off multi-year highs in recent months. US president Donald Trump said the latest tariffs would come into effect ...
  • Panama Canal earmarks slot for greener ships
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is launching a dedicated low-carbon transit slot designed to support and reward its clients' green agenda. Starting October 5, a weekly transit slot will be reserved only for neopanamax vessels that meet specific low-carbon emission requirements. Unlike previous announcements, this slot will not be offered through an auction but through ...
  • Japan developing green energy-powered offshore data centres
    A consortium consisting of NYK Line, NTT Facilities, Eurus Energy Holdings, MUFG Bank, and the city of Yokohama has signed a memorandum of understanding to build an offshore floating green data center. With the advancement of digital transformation, an explosive increase in demand for data centers is expected, and large sites are required to accommodate ...
  • DHT fleet now all Korean-built as US mulls penalising Chinese tonnage
    DHT Holdings, a pure-breed VLCC owner, has transitioned its VLCC fleet to exclusively Korean-built vessels by offloading its final Chinese-built tanker. Last week, Splash reported that the New York-listed company was selling a 2011-built VLCC with broking sources indicating that the 320,000 dwt DHT Lotus, built by Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, had fetched nearly $55m. Now, ...
  • Shipping tackles potential workforce crisis
    In a move to improve seafarer well-being and tackle worsening labour shortages in the shipping industry, the Global Maritime Forum has launched new guidelines for improving life at sea. The international not-for-profit organisation said that it aimed to use its most recent Sustainable Crewing Guidelines to boost working conditions and alleviate the forecasted shortfall of ...
  • Newbuild prices forecast to stall this year
    While there remains potential for a new supercycle in the shipbuilding industry to replace the large number of vessels that were delivered between 2005 and 2010, broker BRS is predicting shipbuilding prices will stall this year with the company's chairman and CEO, Gilbert Walter, suggesting: "Shipyards will suffer from a slowdown in ordering, even as ...
  • Constellation Oil Services nets jackup deal with Petrobras
    Brazilian offshore driller Constellation Oil Services has won a contract from compatriot oil and gas giant Petrobras for jackup rig work. The company said it was declared the winner of a recent tender and that the deal was awarded to the Admarine 511 jackup, owned by its commercial partner ADES. The unit shall be used ...
  • CMA CGM and ABB collaborate on parametric roll algorithm
    Tech firm ABB and French liner giant CMA CGM are collaborating on a new parametric roll algorithm to improve ship safety with Splash reporting on many container overboard incidents over the years. The solution integrates a theoretical framework developed by CMA CGM into the ABB Ability OCTOPUS Marine Advisory system. Parametric rolling has been a ...
  • Prysmian, N-Sea team on rapid response maintenance and repair for subsea cables
    Italian cabling giant Prysmian has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea for rapid response maintenance and repair of submarine cables. This partnership will bring a brand-new solution for submarine cable maintenance and repair to the market. The announcement follows the European Commission's recent request to ensure the safety of critical ...
  • Industry and academia unite to tackle global shipping challenges at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Some famous names in shipping have teamed up with one of America's most famous science research institutes to tackle challenges facing global shipping. ABS, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, Foresight Group, Navios Maritime Partners, the Singapore Maritime Institute, and Dorian LPG are joining forces with the Massachusetts Institute of ...
  • Hours of unrest
    Andrew Craig-Bennett provides readers with a history of hours of rest at sea. How much have things changed over the centuries? A few years ago, ships were being pulled up for hours of rest breaches by Port State Control (PSC) officers all the time, everywhere. This was brought on by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • Shipping stocks in the firing line as Trump tariff threats mount
    The drumbeat of tariff announcements out of the US is weighing on the entire stock market, including shipping equities. Ocean...
  • MIT-led research will act as 'jet fuel' to drive decarbonisation progress
    Nuclear technology for shipping among the main focus areas for 'timely' new collaboration
  • Tanker market still favourable says expanding TEN
    Recent order for nine shuttle tankers brings fleet expansion programme to largest in company's history
  • IMO credit trading could see shipping pay to pollute, says Cargill's Dieleman
    Cargill head of shipping Jan Dieleman has joined the industry chorus calling for a simple carbon levy paired with a...
  • Greek flag continues to sink despite new digital platform
    Despite maintaining its image for safety and prestige, the country's flag is continuing to lose ground and now accounts for...
  • Trump's car import tariffs add to vehicle carrier operator woes
    EU, Japanese, South Korean and UK production will be most affected by Donald Trump's plans to boost US domestic car...
  • Russian reefer vessel catches fire off South Korea, injuring six
    Two Russian nationals were seriously injured during the reported explosion on board the vessel. All 23 crew members were evacuated...
  • Russia gains more than Ukraine in vague Black Sea deal
    Announcements relating to a Black Sea ceasefire are remarkably thin on details. What is clear though is this deal -...
  • Swedish Club brings CoR right side of the line
    International Group affiliate boosts full-year profit
  • South Korea to provide labour for small and medium domestic shipbuilders
    With small- and medium-sized shipbuilders facing a shortage of skilled workers, the government has looked to repeat last year's initiative...
  • The Daily View: Do nothing and carry on?
    SanctionsRed Sea RiskDecarbonisation
  • US files lawsuit for $47m of proceeds from sale of Iranian oil offloaded in Croatia
    US prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture complaint for $47m in proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil offloaded in...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO credit trading plan would help China corner green fuel market, UCL warns | Black Sea security situation unchanged after...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • Largest US importers finalizing contracts in 'unsettled' trans-Pacific
    Shippers, carriers and forwarders say uncertainty around consumer demand, tariffs and geopolitical disruptions has produced a wider range of service contract rates this year.
  • Shrinking US drayage capacity to continue outstripping demand
    Excess capacity and waning US import demand caused in part by tariff uncertainty could put further downward pressure on drayage pricing in the second quarter.
  • SC Ports expanding intermodal capabilities to handle growing demand
    The port authority on Wednesday completed an expansion of Inland Port Greer ahead of the opening of the near-dock Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF) at the Port of Charleston later this year.
  • Freight futures get second look amid increased risk, trading volumes
    Ongoing supply chain disruption and a significant increase in trading of container freight futures among speculative investors could accelerate adoption of financial hedging tools among shippers and other physical industry players.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 27, 2025
  • 'Vindicated' by Trump, Cosmoship reveals more newbuildings
    Outspoken veteran owner Nick Savvas opens up on his family's history and plans
  • ExxonMobil presses pause on LNG bunker vessels in China ahead of port fee hearings
    Shipbuilders diving in to offer LNGBV designs as sector demand hots up
  • Shipowners can no longer rely on global rules, warn Greek troubleshooters
    Chaotic world appears to be calling out for the services of MarDiplo co-founders
  • Northern Lights agrees CCS project expansion after sealing new deal
    Capacity to more than triple on back of new Swedish volumes of CO2
  • 'Rogues' gallery of tankers': US chases $47m proceeds of Iranian oil deal
    Vessels displayed varying degrees of dark fleet behaviour around and after 2022 moves
  • Tsakos Energy eyes more vessel sales after mammoth shuttle tanker order
    US-listed firm mulls divestment of 'first-generation' vessels
  • CoolCo starts $40m share buyback programme after stock slump
    Board granted CEO Tyrrell and CFO Boots restricted stock units
  • Excelerate Energy coy on FSRU choices for new Jamaica asset buy
    Chief Steven Kobos says deal marks 'a significant day' for company
  • Greek outfit Safbulk makes rare capesize sale as it targets fleet renewal
    Oldest bulker in the company's fleet is going to Hong Kong-based interests
  • US automobile tariffs pack more punch than EU charges on China, analysts say
    Huge number of ships en route to the US carrying vehicles that will become subject to the new tariffs
  • Scorpio Tankers not the only admirer of DHT Holdings: How Svein Moxnes Harfjeld built a premium price
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at how Svein Moxnes Harfjeld has built a valuation premium
  • Russia fears halted crew food supplies for stricken bulker at centre of 'explosive cargo' drama, says UK official
    Government salvage expert Stephan Hennig tells meeting that cargo blast fears slowed routine shipping operation
  • World's biggest cement carrier ordered by NovaAlgoma at Chinese shipyard
    Joint venture will get its hands on methanol dual-fuel ship in 2027
  • Dangerous cargo removed from stranded MSC container ship as salvage goes on
    Storage tanks lifted on board the MSC Baltic III to help with fuel removal
  • Excelerate Energy splashes out over $1bn to snap up New Fortress' Jamaica LNG assets
    Houston-headquartered regas specialist finally makes its move with Caribbean downstream play
  • NYK and Monjasa carry out first-ever Panama biofuel refuelling
    Car carrier takes on B30 blend in the port of Cristobal
  • Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers advances LCO2 vessel and floating storage unit designs
    Pioneering FLSU has potential to be 'game changer' NYK says
  • Borealis Maritime banks massive profit from selling PSV quartet snapped up in oil and gas slump
    Christoph Toepfer says company remains positive about offshore market despite asset play involving four ships
  • Exciting opportunities should also be a 'bit scary', new Klaveness executive says
    Norwegian group's new digital chief sees a real need for new solutions in shipping
  • 'I love making deals': Greek owner Costas Delaportas breaks into big bulkers
    DryDel Shipping widens its impressive array of dry bulk activity
  • LPG player to collaborate with Hengli Heavy on giant ammonia carriers
    Cooperation aims to help meet worldwide demand for ammonia
  • Swedish Club boosts cash reserves with 2024 profit
    Gothenburg-based insurer has focused on building financial strength under leadership of Thomas Nordberg
  • Japanese authorities ban Imabari Shipbuilding from recruiting overseas trainees
    Shipbuilder will be unable to hire foreign interns over the next five years
  • Donald Trump tariffs a 'clear negative' for car carriers as prices set to go up
    Foreign cars made up roughly one-quarter of all US auto sales last year, analysts said
  • Japanese authorities ban Imabari Shipbuilding from recruiting trainees from overseas
    The Japanese shipyard will not be able to hire foreign interns over the next five years
  • 'Right moment': Seanergy Maritime sights bond debut in hot Oslo market
    CEO Stamatis Tsantanis says potential issue would be another milestone for bulker company
  • EU ban on Russian LNG cargo transshipment kicks in
    New measure prohibits use of European terminals for onward shipments, but Russia is moving to alternatives
  • Thoresen Thai expands fleet with Japanese supramax bulker deal
    Brokers say Thai owner has paid $16.8m for 2012-built ship
  • 'Strong' legal reasons to seize sanctioned Russian oil tanker, says shipping lawyer
    Clyde & Co lays out the reasons why German government will feel safe in confiscating Russian oil on suezmax
  • 'Take down barriers': Skuld CEO ready to throw open doors of International Group to India and China
    Stale Hansen says size matters as he eyes expansion for casualty pooling system but with fewer small players
  • MIT teams up with ABS, Marinakis and Hyundai to tackle industry challenges
    Maritime consortium has 'potential to be a global shipping shaper', says ABS CEO
  • Ingrid Kylstad steps into top job as Klaveness consolidates digital operations
    Dry bulk expert becomes managing director of expanded Klaveness Digital unit, replacing Aleksander Stensby
  • Panama Canal offers guaranteed slot to 'net-zero' vessels
    Preferential treatment coming in October for ships with lower carbon intensity
  • Japanese giant MOL bullish on outlook of large bulker segment
    Few newbuildings to be delivered and a large number of existing capesize ships need to dry-dock
  • Greek nightmare: Spectre of 'China Inc' looms as Beijing and Washington spar
    Greek shipping and Chinese trade are deeply connected, but tariffs and protectionism could disrupt this balance
  • Kitack Lim expects 'positive outcome' on upcoming MEPC 83 meeting in April
    Former IMO chief acknowledges US policy challenges but remains optimistic
  • Asian methanol market set to cast light on fuels pricing
    Trades are executed off-screen directly with suppliers, after buyers have found a price they like

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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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