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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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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