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Exim India web site
APRIL 30, 2025
  • Econship unveils Insta-CRO for loyal customers - A green initiative
  • India's private sector business hits 8-month high on export orders: Survey
  • India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks making positive progress
  • Govt examines impact of Pak airspace closure on air cargo
  • Port union to participate in nationwide strike on May 20
  • India asked to be wary of Chinese dumping
  • DPA marks a historic milestone with berthing of Cape vessel at Cargo Jetty No. 6
  • VOCPA lauds Tuticorin International Container Terminal on reaching throughput milestone
  • DP World completes initial testing of hydrogen fuel cell RTG
  • Leather, footwear exports surge by 25 pc in FY25
  • Air India becomes first and only Indian carrier awarded Good Distribution Practices certification for its cargo business; providing world class logistics solutions for pharmaceutical products
  • Freighter operations to be suspended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai from Aug. 16; part cargo facilities being temporarily shut down for airside works
  • ACAAI-SRC strengthens industry bonds at annual air cargo stakeholders meet in Chennai

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 30, 2025
  • TGP names Michael Andrews as its business development...
  • AI no match yet for marine engineers, warns CMT
  • Jarrolds Logistics expands in Norwich
  • SE5000 gains greater protection
  • Southwest Airlines welcomes Brian Kilburn as cargo...
  • Henan Aviation to launch another dual air cargo hub
  • Trammell Crow expands I&L team in Germany
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Strong March, but fears for May
  • PIL welcomes its first 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel
  • U-Freight seizes market opportunity
  • Felix Schoeller and Nosta's electric drive
  • Adding capacities in the Visayan Islands

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • More pressure on transpacific rates as carriers bet on a China-US trade deal
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  • Ceva's $440m Turkish M&A dish - what's in it?
  • US automakers breathe easier as Trump eases tariffs on foreign components
  • Stark reminder for all execs talking up SME exposure
  • Ocean Alliance suspends transpacific PSW11 service
  • Road freight decarbonisation will be a battle, say logistics players
  • Rather than getting bigger, SME forwarders should focus on getting better
  • Kintetsu World Express hit by ransomware attack
  • UPS to cut 20,000 jobs in network reconfiguration

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Algoma Central and Irving Oil welcome first of two new methanol-ready tankers
    Canada's Irving Oil and Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC) yesterday welcomed the first of two new methanol-ready product tankers into Saint John Harbour, New Brunswick. The vessels will service Canada's largest refinery
  • Moran Towing christens new tug at Port of Beaumont
    Moran Towing Corporation, New Caanan, Conn., hosted a christening ceremony for its newest tugboat, the Mary Jane Moran, at the Port of Beaumont in Texas on April 5. The event brought together
  • VIDEO: GD NASSCO christens USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210)
    General Dynamics NASSCO has christened and launched the USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship in a fleet oiler program built for the U.S. Navy. The ship is named in honor

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Container News web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Shipping Stock Breakdown: April Performance Amid Global Trade Tensions
    April 2025 unfolded as a month of high tension and shifting dynamics, as container lines faced simultaneous pressures from geopolitical instability and economic policy shocks. The sharp escalation of trade protectionism-driven by President Trump's sweeping new tariffs on Chinese and global imports-sent ripples through global supply chains, while sustained disruptions in the Red Sea continued to a
  • Parcelhero: Power Outage in Spain and Portugal to Severely Impact E-Commerce
    A massive power cut across large parts of Spain and Portugal will have had a major impact on European Union (EU) cross-border e-commerce, according to the international delivery expert Parcelhero. A major power outage, which blacked out much of Spain and Portugal on 28 April, and also reportedly briefly impacted regions of France, will have severely disrupted cross-border e-commerce. Parcelhero's
  • Kalmar bets on North American Genuine Parts warehouse
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar will relocate and outsource its Genuine Parts warehouse from Ottawa, Kansas, to Greenwood, Indiana. The move is expected to improve delivery times and customer support, as well as enable the further growth of Kalmar's Genuine Parts and Service businesses. The new Greenwood distribution center will allow Kalmar to store all parts in one stand-alone locati
  • So Long RBAC, and Thanks for All the Roles
    RBAC transformed access control, but modern apps need more context-driven solutions. Time to say goodbye?
  • PSA's Potential Exit from CK Hutchison Stake Signals Strategic Pivot Toward Growth and Stability
    In light of PSA International's decision to explore the sale of its 20% stake in CK Hutchison's ports business , a review of the group's recent activities suggests a clear recalibration of capital toward emerging markets and geopolitically stable regions. The main question is whether PSA reallocates capital to emerging markets or strategically important regions
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new direct link between Türkiye and West Africa
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced the introduction of a new direct connection between Türkiye and key West African ports. Starting May 2025, the German carrier's updated WAX service will combine the former XMX and WAX services, delivering enhanced coverage, improved transit times, and increased flexibility. Hapag-Lloyd said the new service will offer a direct connection from Izmit, Gemlik and Istanbul in
  • Potential US port fees may disrupt dry bulk trade and vessel availability
    Recent discussions on tariffs have largely overlooked the potential implementation of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)'s port fees on Chinese-built vessels. The current US administration is considering an additional port fee for Chinese-built vessels entering US ports to curb China's dominance in shipbuilding. This fee, which could reach up to US$3.5 million per port ca
  • A Buyer's Guide to 45ft Standard Shipping Containers in the United States
    Shipping containers are among the most versatile and durable storage solutions available, commonly used for transportation, storage, and even custom construction projects. Among the various sizes available, the 45ft container stands out for its size and flexibility. If you're considering purchasing a 45ft shipping container, this buyer's guide will provide you with the essential information to m
  • Gdansk sees significant surge in container sector
    Poland's Port of Gdansk started the year with a high growth in container handling during the first quarter of 2025, with over 624,000 TEUs, translating to a 17% year-on-year growth. In the first three months of 2025, a total of 18.4 million tonnes of goods passed through the Polish port, which is only a 2% decline compared to the same period last year, amid global economic turmoil and instability
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports exceeds 35M TEUs, reports over US$380M in Q1 revenue
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports has announced a total throughput of 35.75 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2025, translating to a 7.5% increase over the same period last year. Additionally, the Chinese operator has generated revenue of US$381.5 million, representing a 14.7% growth year-on-year. The company has also recorded a Q1 profit attributable to equity holders of US$83.9 million, translating to an
  • The Top 5 Logistics Services in Canada
    Whether you want to send a parcel locally, regionally, nationally or internationally, the best carrier ensures your items arrive intact and on time. With the top logistics services in Canada, you do not have to sacrifice speed for quality or vice versa. 1. Purolator Inc. The Canadian courier Purolator Inc. offers the best logistics services in Canada. On top of covering 100% of Canadian postal co
  • KMTC-operated boxship and bulk carrier damaged in Vietnam collision
    A feeder ship operated by Korea Marine Transport Company (KMTC) collided with a bulk carrier in Vietnam's Long Tau River, off Ho Chi Minh City, at 10.40 pm local time on 25 April, with damage sustained to both ships. The 2018-built, 2,806 TEU KMTC Surabaya, which KMTC Line is chartering long-term from Japanese tonnage provider Nissen Kaiun, slammed into Glengyle, a 2015-built Handysize bulk carri
  • India-Pakistan Tensions Rise: Shipping Unaffected, Trade Remains Resilient
    Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following the deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir, creating a volatile environment that threatens the stability of regional trade. As both nations bolster their military postures and exchange diplomatic fire, neighboring economies and critical trade routes face growing uncertainty
  • Mawani, Sultan Logistics ink logistics park deal at King Abdulaziz Port
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Sultan Logistics have signed an agreement to establish a logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. With an investment of up to SAR 200 million (around US$53 million), the new park will span an area of 197,000 square meters, aiming to enhance the port's competitiveness, increase its operational efficiency, and elevate the level of logisti
  • Trump renews push for free US passage through Panama and Suez canals, stirring global tensions
    US President Donald Trump has renewed calls for American ships to pass "free of charge" through the Panama and Suez canals, according to Bloomberg, highlighting his broader aim of expanding US influence over key global trade and military routes
  • StormGeo taps Awake.AI for advanced AI insights on port congestion
    StormGeo, a provider of weather intelligence and voyage optimization solutions, has partnered with the Finnish Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics company Awake.AI to deliver AI-powered port analytics to its clients. StormGeo will promote and deliver Awake.AI's advanced port call analytics integrated in its s-Insight solution, further enhancing its voyage optimization services. The partnership
  • DB Schenker joins DSCA's new partnership programme
    Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announced that DB Schenker, one of the world's major ocean freight forwarders, has joined its DCSA+ partnership programme. Through DCSA+, partners gain access to pioneering discussions, collaborative projects, and direct influence in setting digital standards. The programme empowers stakeholders across the industry to share best practices, leverage co
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges faces major disruption amid national strike
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is experiencing significant operational disruption across its terminals due to the nationwide strike taking place on April 29. According to the Belgian port authority, vessel traffic to and from both Antwerp and Zeebrugge is being severely impacted. In Antwerp, the port area is currently at a standstill, with 19 vessels waiting to depart and 20 waiting to enter. Despite
  • Konecranes to provide CCT Netherlands with new handling equipment
    Combined Cargo Terminals B.V. (CCT) in the Netherlands has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane equipped with an external power supply. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2025 and delivery to CCT's Moerdijk terminal is scheduled for the third quarter of 2025. With its 51-meter working radius and visibility for crane drivers, the Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor
  • Xeneta: Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update
    Ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta provided the latest data on average spot rates on trades from China, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia to the US West Coast. Xeneta includes the average spot rates on the major Far East fronthaul trades. Data highlights: China and Vietnam comparison Average spot rates into US West Coast on 16 March 2025 From China: US$2,457

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Splash web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Dutch government scales back offshore wind to preserve fisheries
    The Dutch government has reduced its offshore wind targets and removed one of the zones set for offshore wind development to give more room to the fishing sector. The authorities decided to amend their North Sea Programme and, with it, reduce the offshore wind energy target from 50GW to 21GW. This also comes with the ...
  • LS Marine Solution gets cabling deal on Taiwanese offshore wind farm
    South Korea's LS Marine Solution has won a $15.8m contract for the installation of subsea cables at a wind farm off Taiwan. The contract is LS Marine Solution's first overseas order and the first time a South Korean company has entered the international subsea cable market. The project is part of the second phase of ...
  • Saipem wins $590m deal for work on Eni's UK CCS project
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has won a contract from Eni for work on the Liverpool Bay CCS project in the UK. The value of the contract is estimated approximately €520m ($592m) over the three years required to complete the project. The Liverpool Bay CCS project will serve the HyNet industrial cluster, situated ...
  • SITC firms up Huanghai boxship series
    Chinese boxship player SITC International Holdings has exercised options at Huanghai Shipbuilding for two additional 1,800 teu vessels. The Hong Kong-listed shipowner is paying nearly $58m to lift the series at the compatriot yard to 10, with deliveries for the latest pair scheduled by March and May of 2028. SITC signed a shipbuilding contract with ...
  • Fredriksen, Ofer, Wilhelmsen launch bid to take Edda Wind private
    A trio of companies consisting of John Fredriksen's Geveran Trading, Idan Ofer's EPS Ventures, and Wilhelmsen New Energy have made an unconditional mandatory cash offer to buy all outstanding shares in offshore wind support vessel pureplay Edda Wind. The offer will be made by a newly established company jointly owned by the three big shareholders. ...
  • Number of deaths in Iran port blast rises to 70
    The death toll from the huge explosion and fire that hit Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran has reached 70 people, Iranian authorities reported. Officials from the province where the port is located stated that the massive fire caused by the explosion at the port was brought under control and fully extinguished ...
  • Modec picks Sumitomo for work on Gato do Mato FPSO hull
    Floater expert Modec has been very active on the FPSO front over the last month or so. It has only been days since it won a contract to develop an FPSO vessel for ExxonMobil's Hammerhead project in Guyana, and around a month since it signed a purchase and sales agreement for the Gato do Mato ...
  • Hanwha Ocean to expand yard
    South Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), is to expand its shipyard on the back of bumper profits and a lengthy orderbook stretching deep into the end of the decade. Hanwha Ocean delivered a 388% surge in first-quarter operating profit, while announcing yesterday plans to spend KRW600bn ...
  • Technip Energies lands North Field engineering gig
    French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been awarded a detailed engineering design contract for QatarEnergy LNG's North Field production sustainability offshore compression project. The contract was awarded by the hydrocarbon arm of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro, which won the deal to work on the North Field project last month. It is ...
  • Noble bags new rig deals worth close to $1.4bn
    Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has announced several new rig deals, increasing its backlog to $7.5bn. Noble revealed in its fleet status report that the 2015-built drillship Noble Voyager and a second Noble V-class 7th generation drillship, to be named at a later date, won a contract for four years each with supermajor Shell in ...
  • Vitol rolls out FuelEU compliant co-processed VLSFO
    Vitol has announced the launch of a new FuelEU Maritime-compliant co-processed very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO). The Switzerland-based commodity trading giant said the co-processed fuel matches the chemical composition and operational qualities of conventional bunkers and eliminates the need for additional permissions or special clauses in charter party agreements. The new fuel is being ...
  • Yangzijiang Financial to spin off shipping investment business
    Yangzijiang Financial Holding has moved to spin off its maritime investment undertaking and list it on the Singapore Stock Exchange. The spinoff of China's largest private shipyard, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, said the newly incorporated company would function as a dedicated maritime investment platform, focused on "unlocking value across the entire maritime value chain" - from finance ...
  • US sanctions three tankers over ties to the Houthis
    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has targeted three vessels and their owners for allegedly providing support to the Houthis. Marshall Islands-registered Zaas Shipping & Trading facilitated the delivery of LPG to the Houthi-controlled port of Ras Isa using the San Marino-flagged Tulip BZ. The Tulip BZ has also ...
  • CMA CGM becomes first global liner to run an Indian-flagged vessel
    CMA CGM has welcomed the arrival of the first Indian flagged containership registered by a major foreign carrier With a total capacity of 2,592 teu, CMA CGM Vitoria serves India on the group's BIGEX network, which offers direct links between India, the Gulf, and the Red Sea, performing weekly calls from Nhava Sheva and Mundra. ...
  • Email security is broken - and crews are paying the price
    Jamie Jones, chief operating officer at GTMaritime, writes for Splash today. Cyber attacks are getting smarter. Email security tools are getting noisier. And crew are stuck in the middle - expected to spot sophisticated phishing attempts while juggling operational duties, limited bandwidth, and an inbox full of warning messages that all sound the same. This ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Duration of US-China trade war is key to container shipping demand
    The damage from the US-China trade war has already been done, even though it's not yet apparent in the US...
  • Paul Dean looking to his legacy at HFW
    'I've been a litigator and advisory shipping lawyer for 36 years plus and I love it,' reveals head of shipping
  • Changing grain trades will create congestion in Atlantic
    China is expected to repeat its play from Trump's first attempt at a trade war and increase soyabean imports from...
  • Seaborne coal trade has peaked, says SwissMarine chairman
    SwissMarine chairman Peter Weernink said 2024 would be the high-water mark for Chinese coal imports and seaborne trade of the...
  • Fredriksen, Ofer, Wilhelmsen set to take Edda Wind private
    Company has struggled operationally with delays in delivery of vessels
  • Containership charter rates stay stable as vessel supply remains limited
    French liner operator CMA CGM was particularly active in securing feeder tonnage in the past week
  • Yemen sanctions breaches void P&I cover, International Group tells owners
    Circular comes after three vessels blacklisted
  • SITC declares final newbuilding options for feeder boxships series
    Intra-Asia container line operator has boosted its newbuilding backlog at China's Huanghai Shipbuilding to 10 vessels
  • Ningbo Ocean Shipping plans to order 2,700 teu boxships
    Investment could support the company's growing push into Southeast Asia amid rising China-Asean trade and shifting global supply chains
  • The Daily View: Assume the brace position
  • Yangzijiang Financial plots Singapore listing for maritime investment arm
    Move aims to unlock growth in shipping and offshore markets, with the new entity led by executive chairman Ren Yuanlin
  • Daily Briefing
    Transpacific trade caught in US-China 'pressure test', but hopes for recovery remain | Most shipping lines can avoid US port...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Container lines warn of congestion threat when Asia imports rebound
    US ports and support infrastructure like warehouses and rail connections aren't better equipped to handle import surges than they were during the pandemic when record volumes drove congestion to historic highs, carrier executives said this week.
  • Tariffs jeopardize resin volume gains for US Southeast ports
    Direct services to Asia and the EU have pulled more resin cargoes away from Houston, but the Gulf Coast is still the main route to the South American market.
  • Cosco reports strong Q1 trans-Pacific volumes amid rush to beat tariffs
    Container lines saw a first-quarter demand boost from US shippers eager to bring in cargo before the April implementation of the Trump administration's tariffs.
  • 2025 Process Orchestration Trends
    See what 800+ IT leaders say about orchestration challenges-and where automation is headed next.
  • Norfolk Southern to drop international intermodal service on many USEC lanes
    Insufficient volumes, including on the lane between the Port of Virginia and Memphis, has forced the railroad to reallocate resources to areas where it believes container business will grow in the future.
  • Air cargo volumes fall on trans-Pacific as US de minimis changes loom
    Chartered flights from China to the US have been canceled and air freight traffic has declined as Washington prepares to scrap the duty-free exemption for low-value goods shipped from China and Hong Kong.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • US trade official's container calculation leads sector to complain
    Despite container-based measure, higher tonnage measure will virtually always apply
  • Moscow looks for payout despite Black Sea spill criticism
    Russia's delegation tells compensation body that two tankers foundered two hours apart in the Kerch Strait
  • OOCL splashes out $3.08bn on 14 large container ship newbuildings in China
    Liner company has contracted Dacks and Nacks to build a series dual-fuel, 18,500-teu vessels that can run on methanol
  • JJ Ugland bulker crew member pair arrested after cocaine bust
    Norwegian owner 'fully committed' to cooperating with authorities
  • Seaspan back in China for neo-panamax container ship sextet
    Major tonnage provider inks contract with shipbuilder SWS for vessels over 10,000 teu
  • Nakilat quietly sheds two VLGCs to Qatari interests, first-quarter report reveals
    LNG giant inches up profit as it expands its fleet with modern vessels
  • Royal Caribbean earnings surge past estimates as record bookings boost outlook
    Miami cruise giant hikes full-year guidance despite economic jitters
  • New Greek owner inks lucrative long-term tanker charter with energy major
    Rare deal for Japanese-built crude carrier is above levels reported for recent similar transactions
  • Bullish momentum continues for capesize spot market
    Rate up 19% week on week as Rio Tinto fixes
  • Greek owner Samos inks lucrative long-term tanker charter with energy major
    Rare deal for Japanese-built crude carrier is above levels reported for recent similar transactions
  • Wanted... again. Runaway tug behind devastating Caribbean oil spill goes missing
    Satellite tracking has been unable to locate the Solo Creed after it fled arrest in Angola
  • Vitol tanker needed hull clean after loading new Venezuelan crude blend at ageing terminal
    Reuters cites documents showing other vessels queuing to load Blend 22 from La Salina
  • VLCC owners cashing in as China stocking up on oil
    Rates continue to rise as China builds up inventories ahead of summer
  • Signal Group locks in huge $60,000 per day for pool aframaxes in May
    Ioannis Martinos-led operation says tanker repositioning has been key to rising returns
  • Woodside green-lights 16.5 mtpa Louisiana LNG project in US
    Former Driftwood project targeted to start up in 2029 with Kuwaiti partner said to be in talks to join
  • VLCC charterers undeterred by 125% tariff, as tanker unloads US crude in China
    The Cyan Nova travelled from Texas to Ningbo with US oil
  • George Procopiou returns to Chinese yard for newbuildings as US trade war shows signs of easing
    World's biggest tanker orderer and world's biggest tanker builder meet again as anti-China fever seems to be waning
  • Pay slashed again at Shell chartering arm Stasco as profit rises
    Accounts for UK business show costs have been cut further
  • Anti-dumping probes on Chinese steel more worrying for seaborne trade than Trump tariffs, says G2 Ocean CEO
    Pushback against a flood of Chinese steel could have implications for seaborne trade
  • Trump automotive tariff tweaks fall short of car carrier player hopes
    Analysts not revising demand forecasts as US expected to make slight changes to car import levies
  • Korea Development Bank scales back on shipping investments
    KDB is mulling the sale of equity in HMM while also working on divesting a 4.3% stake in Hanwha
  • Zodiac Maritime VLCC charterers undeterred by 125% tariff, as tanker unloads US crude in China
    The Cyan Nova travelled from Texas to Ningbo with US oil
  • Second FSRU for Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal arrives at Wilhelmshaven
    Delayed start for additional unit as country grapples with energy needs and decarbonisation moves
  • After the airstrikes, the sanctions: Trump administration hits three ships over Houthi links
    Vessels discharged to Yemeni port after oil products delivery ban
  • Sea Consortium adds to orderbook with double deal at HD Hyundai Mipo
    Hartnoll family-controlled owner goes for feedermax ships in South Korea
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Group invests in Kongsberg simulators for crews
    Greek group bolsters new training centre in Chios with automation systems
  • Broker talk swirls around sale of four Atlas Maritime suezmax resales for 'massive' price
    Greek owner has eight million-barrel ships on order at DH Shipbuilding in South Korea
  • Vitol tanker bunkers co-processed VLSFO as trader rolls out new fuel
    Suezmax Elandra Falcon is first to load lower-carbon oil at Fujairah
  • Woodside greenlights 16.5 mtpa Louisiana LNG project in US
    Former Driftwood project targeted to start-up in 2029 with Kuwaiti partner said to be in talks to join
  • Petros Panagiotidis' tanker spin-off puts $250m on the shelf for expansion
    Robin Energy listed in New York in earlier this month
  • SITC bumps up container ship order tally in China to 10 ships
    Hong Kong-listed group adds two more 1,800-teu feeder ships at Huanghai Shipbuilding
  • Shadow fleet tanker was 10 minutes from grounding off Finland
    Unnamed ship was heading west when it was alerted to imminent danger by coast guard
  • John Fredriksen, Idan Ofer and Wilhelmsen launch bid to take over Norwegian shipowner Edda Wind
    Big investors want to wipe out other shareholders after becoming frustrated with pace of growth
  • Zodiac Maritime appears undeterred by 125% tariff, as VLCC unloads US crude in China
    The Cyan Nova travelled from Texas to Ningbo with US oil
  • Swedish bank SEB's shipping loan book falls in first quarter
    Lender sees concerns about economic growth and inflation
  • Falcon Maritime beefs up fleet with Japanese built bulkers
    Bo Kristensen-led bulker player has also expanded into Asia with the opening of an office in Singapore
  • Yangzijiang Financial to spin off maritime investments business into a separate listed entity
    Shipbuilding veteran Ren Yuanlin will lead offshoot company
  • Seatrium appoints ex-Temasek director to be its new CFO
    Stephen Lu brings 15 years of experience in strategy, M&A and corporate finance
  • Court okays demolition of allegedly stolen bulk carrier but denies removal of its remains
    Neptune Star 25 case centres on a partnership that went horribly wrong
  • Sea Consortium adds to orderbook with double deal at Hyundai Mipo
    Hartnoll family-controlled owner goes for feedermax ships in South Korea

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • UPS to eliminate 20K jobs as Amazon decoupling accelerates
    UPS is downsizing its workforce as it pulls back from delivering packages for Amazon, its largest customer.
  • Gulf Coast ports post rising freight volumes in March
    Container and breakbulk cargo flows in March rose in Houston and New Orleans, while demand for crude oil continued to fuel shipments through Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • As tariffs wreck China-US exports, container rates weather storm
    As U.S. tariffs freeze China exports, blank sailings and shifting traffic are helping prop up trans-Pacific container rates.
  • DHL drops embargo on medium-value goods after US walks back customs rule
    DHL said it is resuming deliveries of B2C shipments over $800 after U.S. authorities relaxed rules that had increased red tape for processing medium-value shipments.

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