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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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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