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Exim India web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • CMA CGM welcomes its first Indian-flagged vessel, CMA CGM Vitoria, at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal
  • Mumbai Port emphasises monsoon guidelines for vessels
  • Latest data highlights developing countries' rising share of maritime trade
  • Construction of breakwater facilitates Dabhol Konkan LNG Terminal remaining operational all year round
  • Recessionary trends seen in global growth projection for 2025
  • VOC Port excels in average container turnaround time
  • Trump's China port fee seen hitting global shipping giants
  • Industrial, warehousing sector leasing surges by 15 pc in Q1 2025
  • DP World sourcing 65% of electricity from renewables across its business
  • UCSL delivers green dry cargo vessel to Norway
  • CMA CGM becomes majority shareholder with 51% stake in Santos Brasil, a multi-terminal operator in Brazil owning South America's largest container terminal in the Port of Santos
  • PIL names its first 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership
  • Swire Shipping launches first biofuel services to the Pacific Islands
  • Gulftainer Group announces outstanding results in 2024
  • CONCOR CMD apprises UP CM of its logistics infrastructure initiatives
  • India won't allow transhipment of exports by other countries: Goyal
  • Credit cards for e-commerce exporters in the offing
  • FinMin notifies GST Appellate Tribunal rules
  • China mulls suspending 125 pc tariff on US imports
  • Drewry sees world container shipping volume dipping by 1 pc due to US tariffs
  • LPG imports seen contracting in 2025

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Ceva acquires Borusan Tedarik
  • Railfreight boost for Northampton
  • KLN sets record attempt
  • Supernova forges new GSA partnerships
  • Sibuet appointed Acting CEO of Aramex
  • OB Streem joins SAE
  • FreightCar America railcar orders surge
  • Delta / Latam JV extended to Argentina
  • GSE appoints Prioton as key accounts development director
  • Carbon-neutral voyages are almost possible

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 28, 2025
  • US Customs chaos means 'more downside risk than upside potential' for air cargo
  • New Houthi warning to shipping as rebel group targets specific companies
  • Stevedoring down under - where some playing fields are less level than others
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 17 | China-ship fees, supply and demand
  • OceanX: LatAm boom & gossip; MSC's rising logistics star; Trump-led blank sailings
  • K+N CEO unveils impact of US import tariffs on China-origin goods
  • Mexican ports expand, with investment coming from public and private purses
  • Majors sign Evergreen contracts at higher rates, but smaller clients more wary
  • South Africa's Merchant Shipping Bill a threat to supply chains, claim
  • Breaking: power cuts across Spain and Portugal hit transport networks

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 28, 2025
  • Noatum Maritime orders Artemis EF-12 foiling pilot boat
    Belfast. Northern Ireland-headquartered Artemis Technologies reports that Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, is to purchase a state-of-the-art 100% electric Artemis EF-12 foiling pilot boat to operate in the United Arab
  • SF Bay Ferry commissions CARB-compliant ferry M/V Karl
    San Francisco Bay Ferry last week commissioned the latest addition to its fleet, M/V Karl.Built by Mavrik Marine in La Conner, Wash. It is the third of four vessels in the Dorado

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Container News web site
APRIL 28, 2025
  • Rocsys unveils platform for autonomous hands-free charging
    Rocsys has officially launched a new Platform at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo) in California, United States. The Rocsys Platform offers a fully integrated solution, combining state-of-the-art hardware, intelligent software, and proactive support services. Designed to meet the demands of 24/7 autonomous operations, it ensures vehicles are reliably charged, connected, and ready
  • CMA CGM applies new rates from Indian Sub, Middle East Gulf and Red Sea to North Europe and Med
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the following updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf and Red Sea to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Amount in US$ per 20' Amount in US$ per 40' From India and Sri Lanka to North Europe 2,100 2,300 From Pakistan to North Europe 2,000 2,200 From Gulf to North Europe 2,200 2,400 From Red Sea to North Europe
  • Wan Hai Chief: Transpacific Volumes Weak, Not Wiped Out
    Amid the US-China tariff war, Wan Hai Lines' General Manager Tommy Hsieh admitted that Transpacific volumes are far from ideal, as shippers have paused exports, but shipments will not come to a complete standstill. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements peak season surcharge from Asia & Oceania to Kenya
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Asia and Oceania to the port of Mombasa in Kenya. This surcharge will be applicable for all cargo loaded from 10 May until further notice. The German ocean carrier will introduce a surcharge of US$400 per TEU for all container types. Asia and Oceania region includes Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan,
  • Key Impacts of IMO's New Fuel Intensity Target on S&P Activity
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently hosted the 83rd meeting of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 83), resulting in a new fuel intensity target, which is set to come into force no later than March 2027. This new regulation is similar to the Fuel EU regulation enforced this year, but with global fleet coverage. The major effect of this new IMO GHG regulation wil
  • Topic: What Are the Challenges Lurking at IoT Ports?
    Smart ports are no longer a concept. The promise? Lightning-fast logistics and global synchronization. The problem? Every new device is a potential backdoor. While IoT turns shipping hubs into intelligent ecosystems, it also invites a storm of invisible threats. If you're in maritime tech, logistics, or cybersecurity, this isn't just future talk. It's happening now. And the race is on to secure t
  • MSC strengthens Eastern Cape Express Service
    MSC has announced the launch of its enhanced Eastern Cape Express Service, aiming to provide faster and more efficient transit times from Eastern Cape to Europe and the Mediterranean. Effective immediately, the service rotation will change as follows: Walvis Bay (Namibia) - Gqeberha (South Africa) - Sines (Portugal) - London Gateway (UK) - Rotterdam (Netherlands) - Antwerp (Belgium) - Le Havre (F
  • Trump's market distortions will skew demolition market
    Uncertainty and market defamation are the hallmarks of Donald Trump's tariff and port fee policies, but with a growing over-capacity challenge, the distortion may see vessels due for the scrapyard maintained to service US ports. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Contai
  • Bandar Abbas Explosion: Geopolitical Flashpoint Disrupting Iran's Maritime Growth?
    The explosion at Shahid Rajaee port on April 26 has significant geopolitical implications, given the port's strategic location. The blast has significant implications for Iran's "dark fleet" operations, its sanctions evasion through oil and energy exports to China, and the broader shipping industry, particularly in the volatile geopolitical environment of the Strait of Hormuz. This content is loc
  • Mawani and Alissa Universal Motors to develop US$80 million logistics park
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed an agreement with Alissa Universal Motors, a subsidiary of Abdullatif Alissa Group Holding, for the establishment of a logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The project involves an investment of up to SAR 300 million (US$80 million) and will cover an area of 382,000 square meters, while the park will handle imports and re-expo
  • CEVA Logistics to acquire Turkey's Borusan Tedarik for US$440 million
    CEVA Logistics, the logistics arm of French shipping giant CMA CGM, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Turkish logistics provider Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Çözümleri ve Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi. The deal, valued at approximately US$440 million, is subject to customary net cash and working capital adjustments. Borusan Holding currently owns 69.47% of Borusan Tedarik, while 30.53% is h
  • What Is Time Theft, and How Can It Be Prevented
    Time theft is a common issue in many industries. Basically, staff use all sorts of methods to trick their employees without suffering any consequences. The odds of time theft increase as staff experience burnout or unfair working conditions. However, there are those who'd still be from the company, no matter what. In this article, we'll explain the issue and suggest a few solutions for its preven
  • Massive Explosion at Iran's Largest Port Kills at Least 40, Injures 1,200
    At least 40 people have been killed and around 1,200 injured following a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, Iran's largest container port, near the southern city of Bandar Abbas. The blast occurred on Saturday morning, April 26. Port of Shahid Rajaee is one of the two parts in the port of Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province in Iran. It is located on the north shores of the Strait of H

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Splash web site
APRIL 28, 2025
  • Cairn hires EMGS for 3D survey off India
    Norwegian seismic service provider Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has been hired by India's Cairn Oil & Gas to conduct a 3D controlled source electromagnetic survey for its exploration campaign in the deepwater Krishna-Godavari block on India's east coast. Cairn will be one of the first companies in India to utilise 3D CSEM survey technology, which is ...
  • RWE stops all US offshore wind activities due to political climate
    German utility RWE has frozen all of its US offshore wind operations due to the political environment created by the administration of current president Donald Trump. In November last year, while the campaign for the new US president was still hot, the company said that the possibility of a new administration could jeopardise its operations ...
  • Wison New Energies nets work on Petronas FLNG set for Suriname
    China's Wison New Energies has signed the detailed feasibility study for a new-build floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility offshore Suriname. The unit is set to be deployed at the Petronas-operated Block 52. The Malaysian giant has also been the block's 100% owner since ExxonMobil opted to abandon its share in November last year. The ...
  • Boxship collides with bulker on Long Tau river in Vietnam
    A bulker and a boxship collided late on Friday night on the Long Tau river near Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in the bulker partially sinking. The 2018-built containership KMTC Surabaya, owned by Japan's Nissen Kaiun and operated by Korea Marine Transport, collided with the 2015-built dry bulk carrier Glengyle, owned and operated by ...
  • Second edition of Geneva Dry opens today
    The second edition of Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference, opens today with a record attendance and delegates keen to hear what's in store for the global trade outlook in the coming 12 months following a turbulent start to 2025. With 819 registered delegates, organisers had to turn away more than 100 requests ...
  • Oman's Asyad Shipping sets new VLCC pricing benchmark with $205m double swoop
    Cash-rich Asyad Shipping, formerly known as Oman Shipping Co, has completed a deal for a pair of VLCCs, the first modern supertankers to change hands for 11 months. Brokers link Asyad Shipping to the acquisition of the 2020-built sisterships, Landbridge Wisdom and Landbridge Glory. The ships were built at Dalian Shipbuilding and have gone for ...
  • CMA CGM strengthens position in Turkey with $440m logistics acquisition
    CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of French liner CMA CGM, is buying Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Çözümleri ve Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi, a Turkish outfit, for $440,. The deal, which includes Borusan Tedarik subsidiaries in Germany, Bulgaria, Hong Kong and China, remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Mathieu Friedberg, the CEO of CEVA Logistics, ...
  • Sea Consortium orders boxship pair at Hyundai Mipo
    A ship order with a very early delivery date from Sea Consortium, the parent of X-Press Feeders, has been revealed. Clarksons Research is reporting Sea Consortium has ordered a pair of 2,800 teu boxships at Hyundai Mipo in South Korea with delivery due in March and May 2027. The ships are costing $56m each. Most ...
  • Trump calls for free passage of American ships through Suez and Panama canals
    US president Donald Trump has called for free passage of American ships through two of the vital shipping waterways, the Panama and Suez canals. Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the two canals, adding that the ...
  • SteelShips back for more K Shipbuilding product tankers
    Piraeus and New York-based owner SteelShips has signed up for a fresh pair of medium-range product tanker newbuilds in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources report the Nicholas Notias-led outfit has returned to its go-to yard, K Shipbuilding, for two more 50,000 dwt units with delivery expected in 2027. No price has been revealed for the newbuilds, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 28, 2025
  • Crude tanker rates up double digits but stocks waylaid by macro fears
    Today's crude tanker rates and owner balance sheets would normally translate into decent stock valuations. But there's nothing normal about...
  • US sanctions first vessels for trading with Houthis after Ofac deadline
    The US sanctioned an LPG carrier and two tankers for discharging cargoes in Houthi-controlled ports after the April 4 deadline...
  • Timor-Leste and Oman latest safe havens for sanctioned vessels
    The vessels have reflagged with these registries over the past two months
  • Transpacific trade caught in US-China 'pressure test', but hopes for recovery remain
    Caught in the crossfire of escalating US-China tariffs, transpacific shipping lines are slashing sailings and bracing for 'Covid-like' supply shortages...
  • Handysize bulkers sold for scrap while more ships being circulated for recycling
    Two elderly handysize bulkers and a 2003-built chemical tanker sold for recycling in the past week
  • CEVA Logistics acquires Türkiye's Borusan Tedarik in $440m deal
    CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics has signed a binding agreement to acquire Turkish logistics solutions provider Borusan Tedarik for $440m
  • The week in charts: Most shipping can avoid US port fees but Cosco faces major challenge | Flag hopping hits unprecedented levels | Höegh prepares for USTR port levy hit
    Final USTR decision covers much smaller portion of fleet than draft version, giving carriers greater flexibility to redeploy tonnage; 36% of...
  • Europe must accelerate green fuel production to avoid critical dependencies
    Denmark's Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov and Danish Shipping chief executive Anne Steffensen call for Europe...
  • Capital Group inks $1.2bn of containerships with HD KSOE
    Deal for 18 vessels underscores Evangelos Marinakis group's ongoing interest in boxships
  • The week in newbuildings: boxship sector dominates activity
    Newbuilding contracts for a single bulk carrier, one cable layer, one LNG bunkering tanker, two tankers and 28 containerships signed...
  • BSM boss says IMO has listened on polluter-pays problem
    A simple change of wording in the IMO net zero framework may prevent disputes between owners, charterers and shipmanagers about...
  • Ukraine detains vessel for Sevastopol export
    Seizures of vessels said to be engaged in Crimea trades are uncommon, with the most recent one taking place in...
  • Hanwha Ocean reports strong first-quarter results and announces major shipyard investment
    The shipbuilder also announced a Won600bn investment to expand production capacity at its Geoje shipyard
  • Songfa's Hengli shipbuilding gamble faces delisting hurdles
    Concerns over Songfa's fragile finances and Hengli's high debt levels cast uncertainty over the success of the backdoor listing
  • The Daily View: Who goes there?
  • Massive explosion rocks Iran's Shahid Rajaee port
    A devastating explosion in the Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran on Saturday afternoon killed at least 46 people and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Flag hopping hits unprecedented levels among sanctioned fleet | EU to demand insurance information in its waters | No relief...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 28, 2025
  • Breakbulk25: Transparency key to navigating complicated LatAm project market
    The issue of transit time variability in Latin America has downstream impacts for projects, with forwarders often having to get creative to figure out workarounds due to unforeseen delays.
  • Trans-Pacific capacity cuts accelerating amid sharp reduction in Chinese cargo
    With far fewer US-bound goods leaving Chinese docks, carriers have accelerated the raft of blank sailings and service suspensions that began earlier this month, sources tell the Journal of Commerce.
  • Breakbulk25: Cost sharing could help breakbulk importers ease tariff burdens
    Rather than shift sourcing, some shippers are negotiating with suppliers to share the costs of increased US import tariffs, an international trade attorney told the Journal of Commerce's Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference.
  • CEVA expands reach in Turkey with $440 million acquisition
    If regulatory approval is achieved, the deal will nearly double the size of CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA's logistics footprint in a rapidly expanding region.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 28, 2025
  • Drone video shows devastation at Iranian port as death toll rises to 70
    Footage shows crumpled container stacks at Bandar Abbas' Shahid Rajaee
  • Treasure hunter Odyssey loads financial ammunition to pursue Trump's deepsea mining gold
    Florida company says it can capitalise on search for mineral resources
  • BlackRock shrinks leading Matson stake as shares rebound from tariff slump
    US investment giant remains largest shareholder in US-flag container ship operator
  • Seabound and STAX demonstrate multi-emission capture tech and have eyes set on UK
    Cleantech partnership shows barge based solution captures CO2, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides and particulate matter from engine exhaust
  • 'They're going to fix this': Car carrier players 'hopeful' US will amend surprise fee on sector
    US-flag stakeholders begin pushing the Trump administration to carve out exemptions
  • Sweeping power blackout disrupts Spanish port activity
    Largest port Algeciras sees container terminals halted
  • Odfjell sets benchmark with near carbon-neutral Atlantic crossing
    Four suction sails and 100% biofuel bunkers used on crossing to demonstrate company's direction
  • After the airstrikes, the sanctions: Trump administration hits three tankers over Houthi links
    US Treasury blacklists three ships that discharged to Yemeni port after Washington imposed oil products delivery ban
  • Navantia UK appoints commercial exec in line with defence sector investment
    Belfast shipyard modernisation work resumed last month
  • US LNG producers get jittery on demand as China looks elsewhere for supply
    Trump administration has backed growth in sector but new rules and tariff war may put brakes on
  • Mystery shrouds VLCCs carrying 'unprecedented' mix of Chinese and Russian oil cargoes
    Consultancy Kpler says signalled destinations of Guyana and Brazil unlikely to be final stop for two tankers
  • Asyad Shipping linked to $205m purchase of VLCC pair after successful IPO
    Omani shipping company said to be snapping up modern vessels sold by Chinese players
  • Vintage MR tanker values ticking down, fresh sales reveal
    Docking positions affected value, Hartland Shipping Services says
  • VLCCs burning low-sulphur bunkers face $21,400 daily carbon cost
    New IMO rules also mean kamsarmax bulker levies could hit $11,200
  • Scorpio Tankers scores a premium as product tankers fixed
    To-be-delivered LR2 gets a name and Scorpio Tankers earns above market rates
  • Greek owner SteelShips doubles up on MR tanker newbuildings
    Clarksons says owner has signed for two more product carriers in South Korea
  • Owned vessel division pushes up Wintermar profit
    Offshore company says charter rates were up 31%
  • John Fredriksen piles up bulker sales in tandem with equity investments
    Reports multiply of tycoon accelerating the pace of disposals from private fleet
  • VLEC takes 'unusually long' voyage to China with US ethane amid tariff uncertainties
    But most VLGCs remain on track for Chinese discharges despite extra costs
  • Arne Fredly sells out of shipping investment firm as tycoon Oystein Stray Spetalen hoovers up shares
    Norwegian investor agrees to offload 18% stake in Standard ETC for $18.6m
  • US tariff fears see VLCC cargoes meant for China divert to South East Asia
    Kpler says initial fixtures slated for May delivery are being sent to Singapore and Malaysia
  • Hanwha Ocean first-quarter profit soars on high-value LNG carriers
    Shipbuilder gives 2025 forecast on likely vessel ordering
  • Arne Fredly sells out of shipping investment firm as tycoon Oystein Stray Spetalen hovers up shares
    Norwegian investor agrees to offload 18% stake in Standard ETC for $18.6m
  • Capital Maritime firms up $1.26bn container ship newbuilding deal in South Korea
    Greek owner books in 18 vessels at two HD Hyundai Group yards
  • South East Asia container freight rates to USWC are overtaking China's, says Xeneta
    US tariff war pushes down demand for Chinese exports
  • Bulker holed and fuel spilled in collision with container ship
    Authorities observed oil in Vietnam's Long Tau River after Friday's accident
  • Ukrainian secret service seizes cargo ship over Crimea grain claims
    Danube is becoming Kyiv's favoured hunting ground to settle scores with Russian-trading vessels
  • Major earthquake off coast of Ecuador forces refinery to shut
    Kpler says two pipelines have resumed pumping oil following 6.3 magnitude seismic event off the coast
  • 'Aha-moments and new insights': Gard takes a stake in safer shipping to cut claims
    The largest protection and indemnity club is seeking to cut casualties
  • Iran silent on cause of port blast that killed at least 40 people
    Fears of food shortages after massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas on Saturday
  • Sanctioned tanker free to go after 40 faults fixed, says Estonia
    Maritime authority says crew cooperated during detention
  • CMB.Tech and Golden Ocean downgraded as debt reduction leaves 'little room' for dividends
    Clearer communication on dividends would be positive, Arctic says
  • Grieg Maritime appoints new board member as Elisabeth Grieg steps down
    Siv Remoy-Vangen was previously CEO of Maritime Bergen and shipbroker
  • Kpler completes $241m takeover of Spire Global's maritime business after legal spat
    US-listed seller says it has paid off all debt with the proceeds
  • Trump demands free access to both Suez and Panama canals for US ships
    Egyptian politician says US president is attempting to bully and blackmail
  • Southeast Asia container freight rates to USWC are overtaking China's, says Xeneta
    US tariff war pushes down demand for Chinese exports
  • Asyad Shipping linked to $205m VLCC pair acquisition after successful IPO
    Omani shipping company said to be snapping up modern vessels sold by Chinese players

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 28, 2025
  • Longshore union blasts Trump tariffs, warns of massive job losses
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union on Monday blasted President Trump's trade war with China, saying tariffs will cause massive job losses and devastate working-class families.
  • Logistics company Jet Freight to start virtual cargo airline in India
    An asset management company in Dubai has placed a large order to convert used Airbus A330 passenger aircraft to an all-cargo configuration for customers in the India market.
  • 'No way' US can recoup lost China container imports: Analyst
    President Trump's China trade embargo is projected to devastate containerized shipments moving through U.S. ports.

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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