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Exim India web site
JULY 28, 2025
  • Transworld Group rebrands as "Transworld" to reflect expanded global vision
  • Average turnaround time at Indian ports outperforming many advanced nations; container capacity at Major Ports up by over 70%: Sonowal
  • India called on to desist from repeating Indonesia's mistakes in trade deal with US
  • Sports exports seen at $660 million in FY26: CareEdge
  • Exports to face UK CBAM even after FTA
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  • China-US container imports fall to four-year low
  • Calcutta Freight Brokers Association holds its 87th AGM
  • JNPA recognised for environmental protection and sustainable development

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 25, 2025
  • Forwarders expect surcharges as ocean spot rates continue to slide
  • Top box lines locked out of Santos bid as Maersk loses appeal
  • BNSF hires Goldman Sachs to explore railroad merger opportunities
  • Air cargo: Tension along Asian supply chains as shippers await US decisions
  • Conference call redux - Kuehne + Nagel and the uncertain uncertainties
  • Trade is 'fundamentally changing' amid the global tangle of tariffs
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Marine Log web site
JULY 25, 2025
  • GT Wings wins £1M grant to advance AirWing jet sail technology
    U.K.-based wind propulsion GT Wings has been awarded an additional £1 million in government supported funding to further develop its AirWing. Unlike conventional wind propulsion devices, AirWing is a jet sail. It

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Container News web site
JULY 25, 2025
  • Hamburg fleet advances toward climate neutrality
    Hamburg Fleet reinforces its role as an innovation driver in low-emission shipping through a consistent and forward-looking environmental strategy. At the heart of this approach is the electrification of the city's fleet of vessels. However, recognizing that not all vessels can be electrified with current technology, Hamburg Fleet is now trialling alternative low-emission fuels to further its zer
  • X-Press Feeders hit with US$1 billion damages for X-Press Pearl disaster
    Sri Lanka's courts have ordered X-Press Feeders to pay US$1 billion in compensation for the environmental damage resulting from the X-Press Pearl fire off Colombo in May 2021. The decision, announced on 24 July, has disappointed the Singapore-based company. The first instalment of US$250 million must be paid by 23 September 2025. By end-January 2026, another US$500 million should be paid, and the
  • Port of Gdansk sustains strong performance in first half of 2025
    The Port of Gdansk closed the first half of 2025 with robust operational and financial results, reinforcing its position as a key logistics hub in the Baltic Sea and Central and Eastern Europe. A total of 38.3 million tonnes of cargo were handled at the port's quays, marking a 0.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Net sales profitability reached 56%, and net profit surged by 40% year
  • Port of Great Yarmouth announces expansion
    The Port of Great Yarmouth is moving forward with an expansion of its Southern Terminal at the Outer Harbour, responding to rising demand from developers and construction firms engaged in major onshore and offshore infrastructure projects. The planned development includes the construction of an additional 350 metres of quay, a Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ramp, a heavy lift pad, and approximately 10 h
  • Air Liquide commits to renewable hydrogen plant at Maasvlakte
    Air Liquide has reached the Final Investment Decision for the development of "ELYgator," a large-scale renewable hydrogen production facility to be built at the Maasvlakte conversion park in the Port of Rotterdam. The plant, based on a 200 MW electrolyzer, will use electricity from offshore wind farms in the North Sea to split water into hydrogen, marking a significant step toward the port's ambi
  • Yamna to develop green hydrogen and ammonia project
    YamnaCo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the new and renewable energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant advancement in its strategy to establish a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia facility in India. The agreement, signed on 18 July 2025, outlines Yamna's commitment to developing a phased, grid-connected green ammonia project with a targeted capaci
  • How container shipping alliances are racing to digitize in 2025
    In 2025, the four dominant groupings of global container carriers are not just competing for market share. They're racing to digitize operations, optimize fleet movement, and future-proof themselves with technology-first strategies. This is the year when container shipping's future stopped being about bigger ships and became about smarter systems. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscr
  • Wärtsilä's launched advanced simulator for Malaysian maritime education
    Wärtsilä officially opened a new advanced simulation suite at the Akademi Laut Malaysia maritime training facility. ALAM operates as the educational division of Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad, which is part of the Petronas group. The training facility is situated in Melaka, with views of the active Straits of Malacca. The implementation of Wärtsilä's cutting-edge simulator tec
  • KWE Obtains SBTi Validation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Objectives
    Kintetsu World Express announces that the Science Based Targets initiative has validated its near-term and long-term net-zero science-based greenhouse gas reduction objectives. Established in 2015 through a collaborative effort between UNGC, WWF, WRI, and CDP, SBTi works to limit global average temperature increases from climate change to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. To accomplish this obje
  • Kuehne+Nagel increases market position in sea and air logistics during first half of 2025
    The Kuehne+Nagel Group delivered strong operational results in the first half of 2025, navigating various external headwinds successfully. Net revenue rose 8% year-over-year to CHF 12.5 billion, representing a 12% increase when accounting for currency fluctuations. EBIT reached CHF 744 million, while earnings totaled CHF 555 million. Volume growth was particularly notable in Air Logistics. First-
  • HD Hyundai initiates collaborative US shipbuilding venture
    HD Hyundai announced that representatives from its American shipbuilding partner, Edison Chouest Offshore, traveled to Korea to review comprehensive plans for the collaborative construction of container ships in the United States. A delegation of over 10 senior executives and engineers from ECO, headed by CEO Dino Chouest, visited Korea from Tuesday, July 22nd through Wednesday, July 23rd. Throug
  • MSC announced changes in EMUSA service
    MSC has announced modifications to the routing of its EMUSA service. As a result, Malaga will replace Algeciras as a port of call, effective with the MSC Magnum VII vessel on voyage MZ530A. The updated port rotation will include: Aliaga - Tekirdag - Piraeus - Iskenderun - Haifa - Fos-sur-Mer - Barcelona - Valencia - Malaga - Sines - New York - Philadelphia - Norfolk - Charleston - Savannah If you
  • Gebrüder Weiss strengthens El Paso operations
    Gebrüder Weiss has announced the relocation of its El Paso, Texas operations, marking an enhancement to its expanding presence across the southwestern United States. This strategic move supports the company's continued commitment to enabling cross-border commerce between the United States and Mexico. The company anticipated the trend toward nearshoring, and appointed industry expert Antonio Acuña
  • Post-Panamax boxship pair freed after changing hands from Russian owners
    Two Russian-owned post-Panamax container ships that were detained in Malta for three years, have been transferred to entities linked to German tonnage provider Hammonia Reederei. The 2006-built 8,204 TEU ships, formerly called MSC Bilbao and MSC Valencia, were detained since mid-2022, because of sanctions on their previous owner, Russian state-owned leasing company GTLK Joint Stock Company. This
  • AD Ports Group opens first office in China
    AD Ports Group has opened its first office in China. The new base in the Beijing-Tianjin region marks a major step in its global expansion. The office will lead the Group's investment and commercial activities across China and Asia. It also brings the Group closer to key partners, clients, and government bodies. Noatum Logistics, the Group's logistics arm, will run a commercial branch from the sa
  • Japan's shipbuilding actions targets US market with global ripples
    In a move poised to reshape global shipping dynamics, Japan has cast its anchor deep into the heart of the American shipbuilding industry. A sweeping $550 billion investment deal between Tokyo and Washington signed in tandem with a trade pact that slashed US tariffs on Japanese vehicles has opened the door to an unprecedented level of industrial collaboration between the two Pacific allies. At th
  • Swiss WorldCargo joins enhanced partnership
    Swiss WorldCargo has announced its participation in the established joint business agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo, expanding cargo customers' access to increased flexibility and transport solutions through enhanced direct transatlantic connections between Europe and North America. Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo have maintained a successful joint business partnership over rec
  • Toll Group partners with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to launch cross-docking facility
    Toll Group has officially launched a new cross-docking facility in Queanbeyan, developed in collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. This strategic initiative strengthens CCEP's expanding regional distribution operations throughout New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Operating under Toll's management, the facility has commenced full operations, with seven CCEP vehicles

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Splash web site
JULY 25, 2025
  • Splash Wrap: Mines, mishaps, and Moscow
    Russian shipping news was a near-constant on Daily Splash - our free newsletter - throughout the week. A new port security decree that requires Federal Security Service (FSB) clearance for all foreign vessels created some tanker turmoil with a temporary halt on foreign oil tanker loadings at key Black Sea export hubs reported mid-week. The ...
  • North Sea platforms at risk as hundreds of workers move toward strike
    Around 350 offshore workers are looking to go on strike over pay disputes with Repsol, CNOOC, and MCL Medics. UK's largest offshore trade union, Unite, said that the workers employed by the three companies are all involved in strike ballots or forthcoming industrial action on offshore platforms. Over 200 Repsol workers have rejected several unacceptable ...
  • Sapura Energy lands offshore deals in Thailand worth over $118m
    Malaysian offshore services player Sapura Energy has secured a pair of offshore contracts in Thailand worth more than $118m, marking a fresh boost for the company's regional backlog. The awards were handed to Sapura's wholly owned Thai unit, Sapura Energy (Thailand), and cover an offshore installation and removal campaign from Chevron as well as subsea ...
  • Keyfield bags more work with Petronas Carigali
    Offshore support company Keyfield International has secured an extension and a new contract from Petronas Carigali, both for accommodation vessels. The new deal with Petronas Carigali was awarded to Keyfield's subsidiary Keyfield Offshore. The contracts for the vessels will last approximately four months, with an optional one-month extension. Work will start in the third quarter ...
  • Nova Marine Carriers accelerates handysize fleet growth
    Swiss dry bulk operator Nova Marine Carriers has cemented its position as one of the most active players in the resurgent handysize S&P market, acquiring its third handysize bulker since April as part of a strategic fleet expansion centred on Japanese-built tonnage. Its latest acquisition, the 25,000 dwt Lucky Trader (built 2011), was purchased for ...
  • Valaris jackup trio wins $138m in contract extensions
    New York-listed offshore driller Valaris has been awarded contract extensions for three of its jackups. The company won a four-year contract extension for the 2015-built Valaris 110 jackup offshore Qatar. The contract extension is expected to begin in October 2025 in direct continuation of the existing contract. The contracted revenue backlog for the four-year extension ...
  • West Africa now drives one in seven cape cargoes
    West Africa now represents 14% of capesize liftings as compared to 6% three years ago, according to new data from Jefferies, an investment bank. The redrawing of the global cape trading map has been driven by strong bauxite export growth, mainly out of Guinea. Cape volumes out of West Africa are up 31% this year, ...
  • Sri Lanka's top court orders $1bn payout over X-Press Pearl disaster
    Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ordered the owners and operators of the X-Press Pearl container vessel to pay $1bn in compensation for the devastating environmental and economic damage caused when the ship caught fire and sank off Colombo in 2021. Described by the court as "the most severe marine environmental catastrophe in the country's history", ...
  • Greece deploys salvage vessel to Red Sea amid renewed Houthi threats
    Greece has dispatched a salvage vessel to the Red Sea in response to a spike in maritime attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants, including the recent sinkings of two Greek-operated bulk carriers. The deployment comes as part of emergency measures to protect seafarers and safeguard global trade routes, Greek shipping minister Vassilis Kikilias announced Thursday. The ...
  • Sea Legend launches China-Europe Arctic container service
    Niche Chinese liner Sea Legend Shipping is set to launch a direct container service between China and northern Europe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The new seasonal service, expected to begin in September, will offer an 18-day transit between East Asia and Europe-nearly halving the 30 to 50 days typically required via the Cape ...
  • Freight as a combination of science and art
    Willem Vermaat, shipping director at Heidelberg Materials Trading, shares his perspective on the intricacies of dry bulk shipping. What is the challenge in calculating freight? It's not rocket science, is it? Or is it perhaps a form of art? Fundamentally, freight is a simple equation; total expenses divided by cargo intake gives freight per metric ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 25, 2025
  • Massive fraudulent flag operation linking over 20 separate fake sites uncovered
    A Lloyd's List investigation has revealed the connections between the rapidly growing number of fraudulent ship registries being used by...
  • Vitol seeks arrest of Iranian-owned, US-sanctioned VLGC Tinos I
    Lloyd's List began its investigation of Tinos 1 before it arrived on its maiden voyage to Houston in June 2024...
  • Green hydrogen can work for shipping despite industry woes, say analysts
    The IMO's carbon price and its huge net zero fund for subsidising green hydrogen-based e-fuels mean it can become a...
  • Refusing ports of refuge is NIMBYism at sea
    If littoral states aren't bound to offer ships assistance, they won't do so
  • Don't waste efficient bulkers on lengthy port calls, says operator
    Owners will have to be smarter about where they deploy their most efficient vessels if they are to maximise emissions...
  • More Trump trade deals spell more trouble for transpacific
    Uncertainty is bad for trade, but so is certainty - if you are certain your cost of goods will be...
  • Pool claims looking benign so far this year
    International Group clubs are hoping for a return to the levels of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 after last year's record deficit
  • X-Press Feeders handed $1bn fine for X-Press Pearl casualty
    Sri Lanka's supreme court has ordered the boxship's owner and charterer, which includes X-Press Feeders, to pay the first instalment...
  • The Daily View: The frozen north
  • Daily Briefing
    Opportunistic Chinese carrier targets premium cargo with direct Arctic route to Europe | Dry bulk shipping stocks follow spot rates...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 25, 2025
  • Trucking intelligence provider expands visibility product into drayage market
    GenLogs is offering data on shipper drayage volumes, available carriers and asset location at the Port of Miami as part of a broadening of its highway sensor-based platform.
  • Ocean frontloading cuts air freight demand on trans-Pacific
    The 90-day pause in tariffs was long enough for US importers to advance most of their cargo shipments by ocean, according to analysts.
  • Wave of Asian boxes to hit congested North Europe ports in August-September
    Double-digit demand is expected to continue through the third quarter on the Asia-Europe trades, piling more pressure on terminals that have been overstretched for months.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 25, 2025
  • Bulker duo lock in period charters at rates below spot market
    Diana Shipping ultramax chartered by Cargill
  • African trade pulling in huge container ships shifted from other routes
    Asia to Africa trade accounted for nearly one-quarter of additional boxship capacity in past year
  • This is how to make green fuels bankable, says Decarb Hub boss
    Synch energy production and fuel procurement to advance maritime drive to net zero
  • 'Disappointed' X-Press Feeders weighs appeal after $1bn fine for boxship blaze
    Singapore owner considers legal options after judgment in Sri Lanka
  • UK clears path for $240m Kpler deal after competition probe closes
    Antitrust investigation began in April and has now cleared the final hurdle
  • Russia-linked ships among vessels turning away from sanctioned Indian refinery
    Nomadic aframax opts for different facility after Vadinar refinery was sanctioned
  • Minerva Marine joins feeder ordering frenzy with up to eight newbuildings
    Greek owner approaches two yards in China
  • Taylor Maritime boss Ed Buttery facing pay cut this year as dual CEO role comes to an end
    Bulker owner's chief executive banked $1.43m for latest financial year as bonus grew
  • 2020 Bulkers returns to the derivatives market to hedge earnings for two newcastlemaxes
    Shipowner has explored risk management through derivatives trades this year
  • Drone used to fly bunker fuel to ship in delivery 'first'
    Samples were landed on a vessel in Singapore
  • Crude tanker demand set for boost as US poised to renew Venezuela licences
    Boost for mainstream trade as oil companies to be granted new export permits
  • Bulker lost rudder at sea due to incorrect reassembly during dry-docking
    Taiwanese vessel narrowly avoided grounding off New Zealand as a result
  • VLGC rates hit $70,000 buoyed by strong demand, brokers say
    Firm chartering demand continues in Asia and the US
  • Shandong Shipping shifts bulker brace at auction amid frenzy of interest from buyers
    Kamsarmax pair went under the hammer on Friday for well in excess of their reserve prices
  • Drone used to deliver bunker fuel to ship in claimed first
    Samples of fuel were landed on a vessel in Singapore
  • Bomb threats prompt key Russian port to insist on ship hull checks before docking
    At least seven ships have been targeted after calling at Russian ports
  • 'Multibillion-dollar liquidity gap': New bunker financing platform launches in Singapore
    Digital bank GLDB and start-up 129Knots aim to address the liquidity crunch facing the marine fuel industry
  • Trafigura and Frontline venture completes first bunker delivery to tanker by drone
    Samples of fuel were landed on a vessel in Singapore
  • Bulker lost rudder at sea due to incorrect reassembly during drydocking
    Taiwanese vessel narrowly avoided grounding off New Zealand as a result
  • Bomb threats prompt key Russian port to insist that ships have their hulls checked before docking
    At least seven ships have been targeted after calling at Russian ports
  • Greek-owned ship taking on water after Crete grounding
    Fourteen seafarers brought safely on land with coastguard on standby
  • Taylor Maritime profit hit by $113m fleet revaluation
    London-listed owner sees ship values fall from historic highs in mid-2024
  • London Greek owner Helikon Shipping puts three bulkers up for sale
    Owner will be 'sorry to see' refurbished pair go, even though they are oldest in its fleet
  • Three killed after explosion rips through dredger in suspected mine blast
    Vessel believed to have hit a mine while on scheduled dredging work at the mouth of the river
  • X-Press Feeders hit with $1bn compensation bill for 'worst marine disaster' in Sri Lanka
    First instalment of $250m must be paid by 23 September
  • Lively auction sale proves there is still life left in older bulk carriers
    Chinese owner's veteran bulker attracts strong buying interest at online auction
  • Alternative financing platform for bunker industry launched in Singapore
    Digital bank GLDB and startup 129Knots say they aim to address the liquidity gap in the marine fuel industry
  • Long-haul hope for tankers as Japanese refiners look to cure Middle East crude addiction
    Importers turning more to the US to diversify supply in uncertain times
  • CK Line inks deal worth up to $92m for feeder container ships
    Chinese yard will delivery vessels in 2027

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American Shipper web site
JULY 25, 2025
  • Trade flows boost China, Europe ports while tariffs pain US gateways
    Despite U.S. tariff impacts, Drewry's Global Container Port Throughput Index rose modestly in May, but better year-on-year, indicating global trade flows are adjusting.
  • CMA CGM container vessel becomes largest under U.S. flag
    The CMA CGM Phoenix is the largest container ship to operate under U.S. colors after reflagging.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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