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Exim India web site
APRIL 25, 2025
  • JNPA Chairman encourages first batch of Youth Skilling Program participants at BCBA office
  • CONCOR and GAIL sign MoU to promote clean fuel & green logistics
  • AMTOI condemns cowardly terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam
  • Exports through warehouses in 'Bharat Mart' in UAE - Relaxations
  • Impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports surge: Industry
  • Sugar production seen dipping this year
  • CCHAA's 3rd Biennial Convention witnesses thought-provoking deliberations
  • Inputs on amendments for export of SCOMET items for 'testing and evaluation' purposes
  • US tariffs on SE Asian solar imports may boost Indian exports
  • India to remain fastest growing major economy: IMF
  • JNPA organising 5-day program on Smart Port Cities
  • Allcargo Gati's volume up in March
  • IWAI and SCI subsidiary confer on enhancing coastal cargo movement under Jalvahak scheme
  • India reviews ASEAN trade pact to cut imports
APRIL 28, 2025
  • CBIC introduces several trade facilitative measures relating to transhipment and air cargo
  • High-level business dialogue held to strengthen Maharashtra-Djibouti trade corridor
  • Dutch group Vopak's Indian JV gets approval for IPO
  • India's economy seen surpassing Germany, Japan in 3 years
  • Cargo movement on inland waterways up
  • India seen striking first bilateral trade deal with US
  • CMA CGM Low Sulfur Surcharge from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf and Red Sea to the Mediterranean and North Africa
  • Damen Shipyards Group signs MoU with Square Port Shipyard to build Damen vessels in India
  • PCHAA empowers the future of Customs brokerage through impactful training sessions for G-Card examination
  • Transpacific blank sailings rise rapidly
  • BCBA and JNPA launch groundbreaking Vadhvan Port training initiative to transform careers in Customs clearance
  • India's Attari border closure to cost Indo-Pak trade
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (25 April 2025)

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 25, 2025
  • USD 270 million cargo hub opens at JFK
  • LOT Cargo expands set of digital tools
  • WIS Global welcomes Andrea Daniul
  • Capa recruits drivers abroad
  • Strong Q1 for K+N
  • Japan still third-largest ship-owning country - Bimco
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Consolidation in the US aviation services business
  • Three partners to optimise transhipment in Abidjan
  • STL ships steel roll to China
  • Rhenus rebrands Latam operations
  • Paul Rinaldi joins Airlines for America
APRIL 28, 2025
  • German e-kerosene pilot plant faces major setbacks
  • Boels taps Battery Innovation
  • Helsingborg halves rehandles with new TOS
  • New automated warehouse Lokeren
  • Marine Medical urges malaria vigilance for seafarers
  • Air Charter Service opens new Cologne office
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Wabash partners with UP.Labs
  • Nabtesco and DeepSea achieve fuel savings
  • B&H delivers Airbus H125 helicopter
  • Ellermann the 'entrepreneur of the future'
  • United backs JetZero's radical aircraft design

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 24, 2025
  • USTR fee could price Chinese carriers out of US trades
  • Outlook for container shipping 'more uncertain now than at the onset of Covid'
  • Analysis: Kuehne + Nagel delivers - just a vanity affair, however?
  • Taiwan ministries act to mitigate effect of trade war on agriculture exports
  • Is Paul Little 'finger' eyeing a return to the Toll crown?
  • 'Strong start' to 2025, despite market uncertainty, says Kuehne + Nagel
  • MOL signs up with Climeworks for direct air carbon capture and storage
  • Boeing looks to resell up to 50 aircraft rejected by Chinese buyers
APRIL 25, 2025
  • Cancelled voyages take the sting out of spot rate declines this week
  • Shippers warned: don't under-value US exports to avoid tariffs - 'CBP will catch you'
  • Expeditors in court - let's kick the can down the road
  • CMA CGM to reflag box ship as the French carrier eyes growing Indian market
  • HutchWatch: Panama pain and PSA plans - where we stand
  • Wan Hai joins box shipping 'arms race', but avoids Chinese yards for newbuilds
  • The M&A window of opportunity is wide open
  • Blanked sailings in response to falling demand 'just a stop-gap solution'
  • Few winners in a bitter trade war that's not to everyone's taste
  • Oman Air eyes expansion of cargo offering that may include more freighters

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 24, 2025
  • Wiernicki to step down from ABS top spot at end of 2025
    ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki is to step down from those positions and retire at the end of 2025. "We have faced many challenges during my tenure, including the pandemic,
APRIL 25, 2025
  • Trump executive order gives green light for deep sea mineral recovery
    President Trump yesterday signed an executive order entitled "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources." Though the White House has yet to release anything beyond the text of the order, the Department
  • Odfjell completes first near carbon-neutral transatlantic voyage
    When we last reported on Odfjell's chemical tanker Bow Olympus, the five-year old vessel had departed the EDR Antwerp Shipyard in Belgium, headed for Houston after being fitted with four 22-meter bound4blue

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Container News web site
APRIL 24, 2025
  • Major European Ports See Container Gains Despite Trade Turmoil
    With the United States reimposing sweeping tariffs under President Trump's second administration, European ports and trade officials are bracing for impact-though early assessments suggest the blow may fall hardest on specific sectors and regions rather than across the European Union (EU) as a whole. A recent analysis from the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel paints a cautiously optimistic pictu
  • Could a potential India-Pakistan conflict affect shipping operations?
    The specter of renewed conflict between India and Pakistan is once again casting a shadow over regional stability-this time with far-reaching consequences for shipping operations in the Indian Ocean. Following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir, India that claimed the lives of at least 26 civilians, New Delhi has announced a suite of diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including the suspensio
  • OIA Global acquires JF Moran to enhance North American presence
    OIA Global announced the acquisition of JF Moran, a leading US-based customs brokerage firm. This strategic move enhances OIA Global's trade compliance capabilities, expands its presence across North America, and further strengthens its ability to deliver tailored global logistics solutions. JF Moran brings specialized expertise in customs compliance, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), and international
  • Tariff war spurs surge in Transpacific blank sailings
    The US tariff war continues to directly affect container shipping operations, as the number of cancelled sailings on the Transpacific trade increased drastically this past week, according to the latest Sea-Intelligence report. Danish shipping data analysts explain: "When we look at the data, it is quite evident that the impact of the trade war has caused many shippers to pause, or outright cancel
  • Golden Ocean, CMB.TECH ink merger deal
    Golden Ocean and CMB.TECH NV have signed a term sheet for a proposed stock-for-stock merger that would see Golden Ocean merge into CMB.TECH, creating one of the world's largest diversified listed maritime groups. Under the agreed terms, Golden Ocean shareholders will receive 0.95 shares of CMB.TECH for each share they hold, subject to customary adjustments. CMB.TECH will be the surviving entity,
  • Port of Helsingborg modernizes operations with Kaleris N4 TOS
    Port of Helsingborg, Sweden's second largest container terminal, continues to advance its modernization initiatives using Kaleris' N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS). Over the past 1.5 years, the Port has achieved improvements in productivity, streamlined operational planning, reduced bottlenecks and enhanced overall terminal handling efficiency. The Port of Helsingborg handles approximately 275,
  • World Bank, Bangladesh sign multi-million financing package to enhance trade
    On 23 April, Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling US$850 million to help the country develop the Bay Terminal deep-sea port and modernize the national social protection system to accelerate job creation and inclusive growth. "To remain on a sustainable growth path, Bangladesh must create quality jobs for its population, particularly for the nearly 2 million youth
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces GRI from Asia and Oceania to Latin America
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia and Oceania to Latin America. This GRI will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment and 40' non-operative reefers. Hapag-Lloyd's rate increase will apply from 8 May for all destinations, except Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, where the updated rates will be
  • Samsung Electronics wins US$3.7 million in FMC complaint against ZIM
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on 22 April ruled in favour of Samsung Electronics Asia, which complained about ZIM Line's unfair demurrage and detention charges. Many of these shipments occurred prior to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, passed in 2022, which created the FMC's charge complaint process. The charge complaint process is designed to resolve disputes quickly and is a resource f
  • China starts Yangtze River container Ro-Ro shipping link to Africa
    China has initiated the first river-ocean vehicle cum container shipping route. As part of the Belt and Road scheme, Italian ro-ro specialist Grimaldi Lines is deploying two Container Ro-Ro (ConRo) ships to transport Chinese-made cars and containerised cargoes from Taicang Port along the Yangtze River to Durban, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria. Chinese authorities said this connection aims to mee
  • Red Sea Disruptions May Create Strategic Openings for China
    The ongoing Red Sea crisis has escalated at a pace and scale with far-reaching geopolitical dimensions. US officials have confirmed that Iranian and Russian entities have long supported Houthi targeting capabilities. Recent disclosures now point to Chang Guang Satellite Technology, a Chinese firm, as a new actor allegedly supplying satellite imagery to the Houthis
  • Japan third in shipowning; Tokyo places fourth globally
    Japanese vessel owners currently control 12% of the global fleet's deadweight tonnage (DWT), making Japan the world's third-largest shipowning nation. According to Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, Japan is one of only three countries-alongside China and Greece-where owners hold more than 10% of global DWT capacity. The global fleet, totaling 2.4 trillion deadweight tonnes (DWT),
  • Wärtsilä inks agreement for Caribbean island decrabonisation
    Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a decarbonisation services agreement with Aqualectra, the energy utility company of the Caribbean island of Curaçao. The agreement will see Wärtsilä's payments directly tied to achieving key performance indicators: how effectively it maximises renewable energy use, reducing CO2 emissions intensity, lowering costs, and enhancing energy reliability on Curaçao. T
  • Small parcel exports to be hit by Trump policies
    Single shipments out of China will be one of the hardest hit industries as consolidation in containers for single parcels will no longer be exempt from duty, and essentially, customs-free shipments will lose that status on 2 May
APRIL 25, 2025
  • DP World tests hydrogen-powered crane in Vancouver sustainability push
    DP World has completed initial testing of its hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver. The RTG is now undergoing field testing as DP World assesses the feasibility of electrifying its global fleet of 1,500 RTG cranes. Traditionally powered by diesel, RTG cranes are essential for cargo handling but are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. At DP
  • Feeder Shipping Surge: How Middle East Is Poised to Lead Next Wave in Short-Sea Container Trade
    In a rapidly evolving maritime landscape, the Middle East is stepping into the spotlight as a rising titan in the feeder container market. New market assessments indicate that global feeder container operations are on a solid growth trajectory, projected to rise from US$7.8 billion in 2024 to US$11.3 billion by 2034, showing a 3.7% CAGR
  • Maersk establishes first warehouse facility in France
    Maersk has announced the opening of a new warehouse facility in France, located in GLP Park Denain (Hauts-de-France). The newly operational 75,000 m² warehouse marks Maersk's first facility of its kind in France. It joins the company's extensive network of over 40 warehouses and distribution centers across 15 European countries, and more than 500 globally. "Our extensive warehousing and distribut
  • CK Hutchison's earnings highlight necessity of terminals in liner shipping
    CK Hutchison's port operations experienced an 11% surge in sales in 2024, bringing its revenue almost on par in US dollar terms with Singapore's PSA International, positioning both among the top revenue-generating global port groups. The port operations of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing, generated revenue of HK$45.28 billion (US$5.8 billion) in 2024. In comparison,
  • US policy set to reconfigure global trading patterns
    An analysis of the current US trade policy is pointing to major upheavals of supply chains as shippers look for alternative solutions to minimise tariff and Section 301 port fee impacts on costs. Philip Damas, MD, head of supply chain advisors, at Drewry Shipping Consultants said that freight from China and 14 mainly Asian countries is set to fall, from a total of 22 million teu in 2024, by some
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies PSS from Europe to America
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Europe to America. The surcharge will apply for Canada and Mexico from 15 May and the United States from 25 May. The details for this peak season surcharge are listed below: 20' Containers: US$600 40' Containers: US$900 The PSS will be applied to all dry, reefer and high cube containers. Hapag-Llo
  • Pakistan halts trade and closes borders with India
    Pakistan has suspended all trade with India and shut its airspace and land borders in response to sanctions imposed by New Delhi. The measures follow a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on 22 April that left at least 26 people dead. Despite limited trade between the two countries, maritime data from analytics firm Windward shows that 520 vessel port calls occurred between Pakistan and
  • Arkas revises Greece-Black Sea service
    Arkas/Emes Feedering has announced changes to its Greece-Black Sea (GBS) service, according to the latest DynaLiners report. Notably, Bulgaria's Port of Burgas will replace Turkey's Port of Aliaga in the updated rotation. The revised port sequence, served by two 1,500 TEU vessels, will now be: Piraeus (Greece) - Istanbul (Ambarli, Turkey) - Burgas (Bulgaria) - Varna (Bulgaria) - Izmit (Yarimca, T
  • Maersk drops French port from intra-Med service
    Maersk has decided to remove the port of Marseille from its intra-Mediterranean SLN service. At the same time, the Danish carrier will swap the order of Valencia and Barcelona in the port rotation. Therefore, the itinerary will be updated as follows: Casablanca (Morocco) - Algeciras (Spain) - Tangier (Morocco) - Mersin (Turkey) - Haifa (Israel) - Alexandria (Egypt) - Valencia (Spain) - Barcelona
  • Gulftainer hits record 2 million TEUs in landmark year
    Gulftainer, a global supply chain and logistics solutions provider, has announced growth and significant achievements for the year 2024. The company achieved a record-breaking 2 million TEUs, underscoring its major role in container handling across the Middle East and beyond. Additionally, the Group continued to expand its reach, handling 5.5 million tonnes of non-containerised cargo, enhancing i
  • CMA CGM gains control of South America's largest container terminal
    CMA CGM Group has confirmed the closing of its acquisition of approximately 47.9% of Santos Brasil Participações S/A (Santos Brasil) from funds managed by Opportunity, following regulatory approvals from relevant Brazilian authorities. The transaction was completed at a price per share of BRL 13.60 (around US$2.40). As a result of this move, the French shipping company now holds a 51% stake in Sa
  • PIL christens new LNG dual-fuel container vessel
    Singapore-headquartered Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship, Kota Oasis. The vessel was named by Cindy Chang, wife of Peter Chang, PIL's Deputy Chairman, at a ceremony held at the Yangzijiang Shipbuilding yard in China. Kota Oasis is the first in a series of four 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels (designated as "O" Class) ordered by
  • Emirates Shipping Line becomes member of World Shipping Council
    Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has joined the World Shipping Council (WSC), which represents over 90% of global liner shipping capacity. Established in 2006 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ESL has since expanded its presence to 30 countries, operating over 70 offices worldwide. ESL will be represented on the WSC Board by the company's CEO, Till Ole Barrelet, who stated: "We are committed to being p
  • Stolthaven Terminals, Rönesans Holding to jointly develop new terminal in Türkiye
    Stolthaven Terminals partners with Rönesans Holding on the development of a new terminal in Ceyhan, Adana, Türkiye. The facility is part of a large-scale new development, valued at US$2 billion, that also includes a polypropylene (PP) production plant - which Rönesans Holding will develop separately - with an expected annual production capacity of 472,500 metric tons. Stolthaven Terminals and Rön
  • Port of Oakland sees surge in Q1 container throughput
    The Port of Oakland closed the first quarter of 2025 on a strong note with total container volume rising 7.2% year-on-year to 217,415 TEUs. That performance brings first-quarter throughput to 601,527 TEUs-an increase of 6.3% year-over-year. "As we close the first quarter, we're encouraged by the steady growth in cargo volume," confirmed Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes. "At the sam

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Splash web site
APRIL 24, 2025
  • Yinson Production secures $100m financing deal
    Singapore-based floater owner and operator Yinson Production has successfully structured and arranged a standby letter of credit and guarantee facility of $100m. The company added that the three-year facility, with options for extensions, expands Yinson Production's "strategic financing toolkit to support the continuous growth" of the company. According to the Singapore firm, the agreement for ...
  • S&P Global buys Orbcomm's ship tracking business
    S&P Global has agreed to acquire the automatic identification system (AIS) business of Orbcomm. The New York-headquartered company said the purchase, on undisclosed terms, will see one of the leading providers of ship tracking services integrated within its Global Market Intelligence division. Orbcomm's AIS vessel tracking technology has for many years been utilised for supply ...
  • SIPG arm books LNG bunker newbuild at Jiangnan
    Shanghai Port Group Energy has booked an LNG bunker vessel newbuilding at Jiangnan Shipyard. The business unit of Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has signed up for a 20,000 cu m unit, scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2027. The vessel, contracted for an undisclosed sum, will feature three twin-ear C-type tanks, equipped ...
  • ZIM ordered to pay Samsung $3.7m for US demurrage violations
    Israeli carrier ZIM has been ordered to pay about $3.7m to Samsung Electronics America (SEA) for violating the US Shipping Act. The American affiliate of the Korean manufacturing giant filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in October 2022, claiming Zim engaged in "unreasonable practices, retaliation, refusal to deal, and improper invoices for ...
  • N-Sea hired for Irish Sea offshore wind farm cable repair
    Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea Group has been awarded a contract to repair one of the four cables that connect the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea to the National Grid. The offshore wind farm has a capacity of 576MW and is located off the coast of Wales. The wind farm ...
  • More US states looking to protect shores from Trump's offshore drilling
    Rhode Island senator Sheldon Whitehouse and congressman Seth Magaziner are leading a bipartisan group of senators to ban offshore drilling along the coast of New England. New England consists of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. All of the states have representatives supporting the bill except Vermont. The New England drilling ban ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: GeoServe
    With so many digital solutions out there, the challenge isn't just technology-it's integration, usability, and execution, says Alok Srivastava, the managing director of GeoServe, a voyage management solution, days ahead of his visit to Switzerland to attend Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping summit. "Most tools solve just one problem, leaving operators juggling multiple ...
  • UK government investing $400m to strengthen offshore wind supply chain
    The UK government will invest £300m ($400m) through Great British Energy to strengthen the country's offshore wind manufacturing capabilities and supply chains. The investment is expected to directly and indirectly mobilise billions in additional private investment, helping de-risk clean energy projects, supporting thousands of jobs, and revitalising the UK's industrial heartlands. The public inv
  • D'Amico Fratelli seals a premium with LR2 sale
    Italian owner D'Amico Fratelli, a family-run firm independent of the larger d'Amico Group, has let go of a 2009-built LR2 tanker for a premium. The Mare Nostrum, now named Mare, is the first Japanese-built LR2 sold this year. The Mare is now part of Turkey's Cape Gemi fleet. The110,500 dwt, Mitsui Ichihara-built vessel changed hands ...
  • World's second-largest owner opens Washington office
    In a sign of the times, Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), the world's second-largest shipowner, will open a new office in Washington, DC. "As global challenges continue to evolve-ranging from geopolitical uncertainties and stricter environmental regulations to increasingly intricate supply chains-strengthening cooperation with governments and international organizations has become more crucial than
  • Wiernicki to step down at ABS
    One of the best-known names in the business of ship classification is to stand down at the end of the year. ABS chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki after leading the American classification society for the past 12 years, having taken over from Robert Somerville in 2013. Prior to joining ABS in 1993, Wiernicki was president ...
  • Updated oil tanker charter party launched
    BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents(ASBA) have revised ASBATANKVOY, the only dedicated tanker form not associated with an oil major. The updated version of the voyage charter party addresses changes in the tanker trade, commercial practices and regulations since its last revision. The original edition of ASBATANKVOY has become outdated since it ...
  • SSY appoints former Clarksons exec to lead digital transformation
    Shipbroker SSY is trumpeting the appointment of a high-profile name as its chief information officer, a newly created role within the organisation. Richard White has moved to SSY after a career that has seen him hold board level positions at Clarksons, co-founding chartering platform Sea, and most recently working at GT Maritime and Onyx Capital ...
APRIL 25, 2025
  • Taylor Maritime offloads 11 ships
    London-listed dry bulk outfit Taylor Maritime has aligned its business with anticipated trade turbulence and taken advantage of improved market sentiment to sell 11 ships for $172.5m. The Ed Buttery-led company said that one bulker had already been delivered to its new owner, with the remaining 10 exiting the fleet by August this year, bringing ...
  • Petronas Carigali hands out offshore structural maintenance deal
    Malaysian oil company Petronas Carigali has awarded a contract for the provision of splash zone structural repair and maintenance services to a subsidiary of compatriot service provider Steel Hawk. Steel Hawk subsidiary, Steel Hawk Engineering, won a three-year deal from Petronas Carigali for work across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak assets. Work under the contract is ...
  • Wan Hai ups 16,000 teu newbuild series in South Korea
    Taiwanese containerline Wan Hai has returned to South Korean shipyards for a fresh series of methanol dual-fuel-ready 16,000 teu vessels. The Taipei-headquartered company has commissioned two newbuilds each at HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries in a deal worth up to $816m. The units at HD Hyundai cost between $186.5m and $204m per ship, ...
  • Nantong Xiangyu bags order for China's largest electric cable layer
    Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed a construction deal for a pure electric-powered cable laying vessel with Zhongtian Technology's Shanghai Yuanwei Construction Engineering. The vessel is 139.8 m long and 38 m wide and was developed by the Marine Design and Research Institute of China. The vessel is touted as the largest self-propelled, ...
  • IMS snaps up Teekay tanker
    Buyers behind recent LR2 sales are starting to surface. New York-listed Teekay Tankers agreed last month to sell the 2007-built Galway Spirit to an undisclosed party for an undisclosed price, with delivery set for the first quarter of 2025. The 105,000 dwt vessel, built by Hyundai Heavy, is now renamed Anemoni and joins the fleet of ...
  • Azerbaijan partners with China on Caspian offshore wind project
    Azerbaijan's Ministry of Energy has signed two agreements with Chinese firms for the construction of an offshore wind energy project in the country. The first agreement, signed with China Energy Overseas Investment, entails the evaluation, development, and implementation of an offshore wind energy project in Azerbaijan. A second agreement, signed by the Ministry, SOCAR Green, ...
  • New US policy to boost Gulf of Mexico oil production
    The US Department of the Interior has introduced a new policy which will see increased pressure differential during downhole commingling boost offshore oil output in the Gulf of Mexico. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement implemented new parameters for downhole commingling in the Paleogene (Wilcox) reservoirs, expanding the allowable pressure differential from 200 psi ...
  • World's largest car carrier sets sail from China
    The world's largest car carrier has left a yard in China on its maiden voyage to Brazil. The 9,200 ceu BYD Shenzhen pips Höegh Autoliners' Aurora class series by 100 cars in terms of capacity, and becomes the fourth vessel in Chinese auto manufacturer BYD's growing fleet with another two ships set to start trading ...
  • Norden claims world-first voyage using drop-in biofuel from a carbon-negative process
    Danish shipping giant Norden is celebrating what it claims is a world-first, completing a voyage from Singapore to Brazil using biofuel from what it claims came from a carbon-negative process. A Norden vessel used 65 tonnes of fuel blend with 20% MASH Makes biofuel in its auxiliary engine. MASH Makes biofuel is produced by heating ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 24, 2025
  • FMC awards Samsung Electronics America $3.7m in demurrage suit against Zim
    'The parties thoroughly litigated the case,' concluded chief administrative law judge Erin Wirth in her initial decision awarding SEA $3.7m...
  • No relief for transpacific trade despite talk of lower China tariff
    Trump has already backtracked on reciprocal tariffs on all countries but China, on Mexican and Canadian goods covered by existing...
  • New tanker player Venergy Maritime eyes 'step-by-step' growth
    The shipping offshoot of Vyron Vasileiadis-led V Group has just agreed to acquire a first pair of modern product tankers
  • Decarbonisation now depends on one key detail
    The IMO net zero framework still leaves many unanswered questions. But its yet-to-be-defined lifecycle assessment guidelines for ranking and rewarding...
  • Samsung Heavy posts $85m operating profit in first quarter
    Quarterly results show growth year on year, but declined from the previous quarter
  • Hague and Hague-Visby verdicts vary by country, Gard warns
    Lawyer for marine insurers sets out considerations for carriers
  • Panama's expedited sanctions purge a boon for Guyana's fraudulent registry
    Since October 2024, there have been 135 vessels directly eligible for registration cancellation because of sanctions, 73 of these have...
  • Bulk carrier asset values rise on improved sentiment
    From February, a robust upward trend in dry bulk freight rates provided a boost to secondhand vessel values
  • Global steel production up for first time in 2025
    Growth in Indian steel production has seen seaborne iron ore exports from the country fall, affecting the supramax segment
  • US trade policies expected to push container shipping demand into decline
    Increasing overcapacity will only add to trade war pain
  • Antwerp overtakes Rotterdam in first quarter of 2025
    The Port of Rotterdam cited bad weather and a walkout at one of its terminals as reasons why it slipped...
  • Marine MGA Amphitrite increases war capacity
    Managing general agent adds $40m of Lloyd's capacity to support growth
  • The Daily View: An evolving risk landscape
  • ABS chief Christopher Wiernicki announces retirement
    ABS chief executive and chairman Christopher Wiernicki will retire at the end of 2025 after 14 years at the helm. He...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO carbon price not a done deal industry warned | Revised US port fee plan leaves important questions unanswered, lawyers...
APRIL 25, 2025
  • Most shipping lines can avoid US port fees but Cosco faces major challenge
    Container lines would have had no choice but to pay enormous US port fees under the draft proposal. The final...
  • Flag hopping hits unprecedented levels among sanctioned fleet
    There have been 215 flag changes recorded this year alone
  • Liquidity, diversification, opportunity - Golden Ocean ticked a lot boxes for us, says Saverys
    CMB.Tech's ambitious chief executive Alexander Saverys explains why wrestling two of John Fredriksen's flagship companies away from the veteran mogul...
  • EU to demand insurance information in its waters
    Amendments to its Vessel Monitoring Directive were described as a 'targeted measure' to 'enhance the preparedness of the EU's coastal...
  • After Trump's first 100 days, shipping can see the outlines of the next 1,000
    US-flag tonnage is already more protected than its equivalent in any other rich country. It's just about to get more...
  • Taylor Maritime unveils deals to shed 11 more bulkers
    Disposals partly triggered by geopolitical uncertainty and Trump trade policy, says London-listed owner
  • Wan Hai Lines boosts big boxship orderbook in South Korea
    Two vessels each contracted from HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries for delivery in 2028
  • State-owned Xiangyu to restart bankrupt yard, boosting capacity by 50%
    The bankrupt yard is to reopen by mid-2025, focusing on bulk carriers, chemical tankers and offshore units
  • Ferry crew member killed in Patras port accident
    Investigation opened into how woman was fatally injured by truck during disembarkation
  • CMA CGM closes Santos Brasil acquisition
    CMA CGM gains regulatory approval to acquire controlling share in Santos Brasil, which owns South America's largest box facility
  • Global uncertainty holding back vessel investment, says Wärtsilä chief executive
    A mixture of decarbonisation regulation, tariffs and USTR port fees has created considerable uncertainty in the shipping industry, and it's...
  • BIMCO and ASBA update model tanker charterparty after nearly 50 years
    New York named as default arbitration venue
  • Höegh Autoliners prepares for hit from USTR port levy
    Höegh Autoliners chief executive Andreas Enger estimates cost of proposed USTR port fees to the company of up to $70m...
  • HD KSOE first-quarter operating profits surge on improved deliveries
    Productivity improvements, which have accelerated since 2024, bring forward delivery schedule
  • The Daily View: Shifty shades darker
    SanctionsRisk and ComplianceTankers and Gas
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    Panama's expedited sanctions purge a boon for Guyana's fraudulent registry | Decarbonisation now depends on one key detail | Hague...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 24, 2025
  • De Maria elevated to lead USMX after his work on new ILA contract
    F. Paul De Maria will become the new CEO of the group representing ocean carriers and marine terminal operators at East and Gulf coast ports.
  • FMC judge awards Samsung $3.7 million from Zim in billing dispute
    The award is less than the electronics giant sought in its complaint against Zim over detention and demurrage billing, a case that saw the judge chide Zim's billing practices.
  • Breakbulk25: Container shipping faces rising likelihood of US recession: analyst
    S&P Global's Flash PMI for April, released Thursday, shows that economic output in the developed world hit its lowest point since 2023, boding poorly for container growth this year.
  • Knight-Swift, Union Pacific brace for West Coast volume downturn
    The companies say it's important to be agile with capacity deployment if there is a significant decline in volumes crossing the docks at Los Angeles and Long Beach amid the trade conflict with China.
  • Tariff uncertainty disrupting timeline for trans-Pacific service contract talks
    Carriers and importers are dealing with confusion over how tariffs in general, and the trade war between Washington and Beijing specifically, will affect commerce on the US' busiest trade lane over the next 12 months.
  • Kuehne + Nagel's financial crystal ball clouded by US tariff disruption
    US tariffs on China and the 90-day pause on tariffs imposed by Washington on a host of other countries made it difficult to assess how the market would develop this year, according to the forwarder's CEO.
  • Fallout from US-China trade war to depress trans-Pacific volumes: Drewry
    The analyst downgraded its container handling outlook following similar moves on global and US economic growth by the IMF and WTO this week.
APRIL 25, 2025
  • CMA CGM becomes majority shareholder in Santos Brasil terminal operator
    The flagship of Santos Brasil is Tecon Santos, the largest container terminal in South America with a capacity of 2.5 million TEUs that will soon be expanded to 3 million TEUs.
  • Breakbulk25: Trade policy headwinds haven't dampened all optimism
    Shippers and service providers say much of the project cargo industry dodged a bullet with the latest US fee proposal targeting Chinese-built ships.
  • Breakbulk25: Capacity-limited MPV operators reconsider fleet expansion
    The unknowns surrounding US tariffs and proposed fees on Chinese tonnage is forcing ship owners to take a wait-and-see approach to ordering new vessels.
  • Breakbulk25: Logistics managers push adaptability amid market turmoil
    Speakers at the conference in New Orleans agreed that recent volatility has yet to significantly slow projects or investments in the project cargo sector.
  • Indian air cargo braces for disruptions amid looming upgrade project at Mumbai
    The closure of freighter slots at the airport beginning in August is expected to last several months because of an estimated $1 billion investment plan launched by port operator Adani Airport Holding.
  • Wan Hai orders four 16,000-TEU ships amid expansion of long-haul network
    The latest deals will increase the total number of methanol-enabled ships Wan Hai has on order to 32, worth a total of almost $5 billion.
  • Breakbulk25: Shipping industry faces rising likelihood of US recession: analyst
    S&P Global's Flash PMI for April, released Thursday, shows that economic output in the developed world hit its lowest point since 2023, boding poorly for container growth this year.

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APRIL 24, 2025
  • TechnipFMC lifts subsea contract backlog to $14.9bn as order flow grows
    Addition of $2.8bn in inbound subsea contract orders comes as more opportunities loom
  • BlackRock trims Genco Shipping stake below 10% mark
    World's largest asset manager remains at the top after Berge revelation
  • Wan Hai adds to South Korean newbuilding tally with order for 16,000-teu dual-fuel quartet
    Samsung Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Samho to divide the spoils of $800m order
  • 'We don't believe in pure-play anymore': Alexander Saverys bangs diversification drum after megamerger
    CMB.Tech and Golden Ocean bosses explain the attraction of young capesize fleet and the importance of having more than one leg to stand on
  • VLCC owners enjoying Opec production hikes in 'pivotal week' for big tankers
    Largest crude oil tankers resumed their pre-Easter rally
  • Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest calls on Saudi Arabia to take leadership role in decarbonisation battle
    Iron ore boss hails IMO greenhouse gas deal and courage shown by Brazil and China
  • Zim ordered to pay $3.68m to Samsung in demurrage dispute
    Decision lays down benchmark for similar disputes during Covid era
  • Capesizes rates bounce back on ore and coal fixes in the Pacific
    Earnings see 10% weekly gains as miners enter market
  • 'Fatal flaw': FuelEU Maritime and EU carbon trading cancel each other out, broker says
    Alibra Shipping examines loopholes in European decarbonisation regimes
  • 'I'd love to be able to pitch tankers.' Is the investment window open for VLCC giants?
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at investors' nuanced approach and Evercore ISI's most bearish tanker take in three years
  • Advantage Tankers orders rare LNG-ready VLCC double at Hanwha Ocean
    Swiss owner confirms deal for ships to be delivered in 2027
  • As S&P 500 tumbles on recession fears, can investors ride a new wave with tanker giants?
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at investors' nuanced approach and Evercore ISI's most bearish tanker take in three years
  • Billionaire's superyacht crew collects millions after winning battle over tanker sinking
    Three seafarers from the Utopia IV will bank total of $2.88m
  • Norden capesize carries out 'world's first' voyage using 'carbon-negative' biofuel
    Danish owner used blend made in India from cashew nut shells for voyage from Singapore to Brazil
  • Crew members awarded damages after billionaire's yacht sank product tanker off US
    Three seafarers from the Utopia IV will bank $2.9m following 2021 crash
  • US tariffs to slam brakes on car carrier demand, analyst warns
    Slowing demand and fleet growth will hit spot rates, then contract terms
  • Viking Line loss widens as demand falls amid 'significant uncertainty'
    CEO sees improved demand in second quarter
  • SIPG unit orders LNG bunker vessel from Jiangnan Shipyard
    SIPG Energy will take delivery of the vessel in the first half of 2027
  • Underwriter battles drive down insurance costs for tanker owners
    Baltic Exchange data suggests bulker owners have to pay more to cover vessels over the last 12 months
  • North Sea disaster a wake-up call for role of fatigue in ship safety
    Nautilus International secretary general says the major casualty highlights and important issue in a tragic way
  • Chevron chartered Venezuelan tanker fleet on hunt for spot business after permission to load revoked
    Vessels booked to export crude to the US are seeking alternative employment
  • Union Maritime turns 50-ship orderbook into clean fuels lab few dare to build
    Global trade uncertainties will not detract from drive to transition fleet, argues Laurent Cadji
  • 'Cooperation crucial': giant owner MOL setting up base in Washington DC
    Japanese group wants more access to the 'centre of global policymaking'
  • Nikolas Pateras container ship sale revealed amid glowing Contships credit report
    Clarksons Securities expects feeder ship owner to easily repay its debut five-year Nordic bond
  • ABS chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki to retire at end of year
    Current ABS president and COO John McDonald will replace him
  • SIPG unit orders LNG bunker vessel from Jiangnan Shipbuilding
    SIPG Energy will take delivery of the vessel in the first half of 2027
  • Behind closed doors: How seafarers put the squeeze on shipowners in landmark pay deal
    Hardball talks see seafarer unions extract concessions from employers and governments
  • Suezmax spot rates rise to 15-month high but 'headwinds emerge' in Atlantic market
    Signs suggest second 10-day chartering window in May may not see bumper rates
  • How Singapore-based start-up aims to become the world's largest supplier of bio-LNG
    Staffed with a host of gas shipping heavy-hitters, Straits Bio-LNG plans to begin supplying the global fleet in late 2027
APRIL 25, 2025
  • Wavelength Podcast: Swallowing Golden Ocean
    Plus, why car carrier operators are shocked by US tariffs and seafarers get a bit of good news
  • Trump orders US officials to fast-track deepsea mining, stoking environmental debate
    Howard Lutnick and Doug Burgum to expedite permitting and licencing
  • Dubai mourns 'pivotal' player in emirate's rise as a maritime hub
    Former head of Drydocks World and Gulf Navigation died unexpectedly, close sources say
  • CMA CGM defies quiet period charter market to lock in container ship for two years
    Ernst Russ ship secures lucrative deal in the Mediterranean while limited activity focuses on shorter periods
  • Tsantanis says bulker market 'unstoppable' as Seanergy sails on despite US-China turmoil
    US-listed shipowner's CEO dismisses impact of US port fees on capesize operations
  • Trump tariff friction could dent bulker demand, warns Taylor Maritime
    London-listed owner sees mixed signals in volatile markets
  • Clients seek clarity on interaction between IMO and EU fuel rules, Reed Smith's Austin says
    Transport partner says new global net-zero framework will not override FuelEU Maritime or EU carbon levy
  • Norden hikes profit forecast as vessel sales pay off
    Copenhagen-listed shipowner and operator adds $30m to forecast of 2025 bottom line
  • Taylor Maritime cashes in 11 bulkers amid US port fee uncertainty
    London-listed handysize specialist said it took advantage of improvements in sentiment to cut debt through disposals of Japanese tonnage
  • Hoegh Autoliners goes long on cargo and snaps up needed tonnage in charter market
    Cido Shipping-managed deal one of two needed to carry contracted cargoes
  • Hoegh Evi and Wartsila unveil world's first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker
    Finnish and Norwegian groups say breakthrough will scale up clean energy production
  • CMA CGM to buy the largest container terminal in South America
    Carrier gets green light from regulators to complete takeover of Brazilian terminal
  • Hoegh Autoliners goes long cargo and snaps up needed tonnage in charter market
    Cido Shipping-managed deal one of two needed to carry contracted cargoes
  • Vessel sale boosts Hoegh Autoliners' bottom line as it eyes more charters
    Norwegian owner and operator not feeling heat from Washington yet
  • S&P dealmaking requires just these two elements, according to bulker boss Stamatis Tsantanis
    Relationships still matter in shipping, explains CEO of Seanergy Maritime and United Maritime
  • Regional Container Lines splashes out $370m on container ship newbuilding quartet
    Thai owner spends $250m for 11,000-teu brace and $120m for two smaller vessels
  • Africa's biggest refinery said to have halted loadings of oil products and LPG
    Reason for suspension of petrol, gasoil and gas operations at Nigeria's Dangote plant unclear
  • China's biggest cable-layer to be built at Nantong Xiangyu
    Deal for 16,000-dwt ship adds to ZTT Group's fleet of three cable/heavy lift units
  • Vale sees first-quarter profit fall on lower ore prices
    Ore shipments down quarter on quarter, miner says
  • China's biggest cable-layer to be built at Nangtong Xiangyu
    Deal for 16,000-dwt ship adds to ZTT Group's fleet of three cable/heavy lift units
  • 'Pivotal' player in Dubai's rise as a maritime hub dies
    Former head of Drydocks World and Gulf Navigation died unexpectedly, close sources say
  • EU targets shadow fleet with insurance demand
    European Commission backs new rule to force ships to report insurance details while passing through EU waters
  • Hoegh Autoliners not sweating 'worst case scenario' $60m costs on US port fees
    Company said it intends to work with customers to lower impact as fee implementation nears
  • Sanctioned Russian insurer among quartet applying to India to join P&I approved list
    India has increased imports of Russian crude after a lull earlier in 2025
  • Tanzanian register disowns ships seized by Iran in fuel smuggling crackdown
    Flag state says vessels intercepted this week in Middle East Gulf were no longer on its books
  • Female seafarer dies after being crushed by a truck on a passenger ferry in Greece
    Presumed accident took place at port in the city of Patras
  • Ships seized by Iran in smuggling crackdown disowned by flag state
    Flag state says vessels intercepted this week in Middle East Gulf were no longer on its books
  • Hoegh Evi and Wartsila unveil world's first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker
    Finnish and Norwegian groups say breakthrough will scale up clean energy production
  • Clarksons Securities questions CMB.Tech post-merger value
    Analysts have a more cautious view on bulkers and chemical tankers following tie-up
  • Vessel sale boosts Hoegh Autoliners bottom line as it hunts ship to charter in
    Norwegian owner and operator not feeling heat from Washington yet
  • Avance Gas expects to delist by July as shareholders bank $436m from fleet sale
    Special shareholder meeting next month will rubber-stamp the end for John Fredriksen's former VLGC company
  • S&P deal-making requires just these two elements, according to bulker boss Stamatis Tsantanis
    Relationships still matter in shipping, explains CEO of Seanergy Maritime and United Maritime
  • Swire Shipping makes South Pacific biofuel switch
    Singapore-based company to use B24 and B30 2nd generation biofuel blends on three vessels
  • Malaysian bunker supplier TMD Energy lists on NYSE American
    Bunker supplier is first Malaysian company to list on NYSE, and will pursue M&A opportunities
  • Dubai mourns death of shipping veteran Khamis Juma Buamim
    Former head of Drydocks World and Gulf Navigation died unexpectedly, close sources say
  • Fuel supplier World Kinect sees bunker earnings slump on lower prices and 'market uncertainty'
    Bunker sales volume dips as segment gross profit declines 36%
  • Tidewater executive pay rises as Quintin Kneen nears $5.9m compensation
    Shareholders poised to vote as offshore vessel giant points to financial metrics for pay bumps

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APRIL 24, 2025
  • Trans-Pacific container rates stable as trade war rages
    Container rates on key trans-Pacific routes have yet to feel the full effects of the Trump trade war choking off China imports.
  • UPS inks $1.6 billion deal for Canadian health care logistics provider
    UPS is expanding its precision logistics capabilities in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors with an agreement to purchase Andlauer Healthcare Group in Canada.
APRIL 25, 2025
  • Drewry: Global container volumes to drop 1% on Trump tariffs
    Global container traffic is forecast to fall 1% in 2025 due to U.S. tariffs and trade policies, analyst Drewry says, only the third decline in its forecast history.
  • Chief negotiator on union longshore pact to lead USMX
    F. Paul De Maria, chief negotiator for the United States Maritime Alliance in contract talks with the International Longshoremen's Association, is the new CEO of the port employers' group.

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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
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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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