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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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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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