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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
  • Investments worth over INR 66,000 crore planned for maritime sector, shipbuilding
  • IRClass Systems and Solutions strengthens cybersecurity portfolio with strategic stake in eProtect 360 Solutions
  • India buying more US crude, coal, gas
  • MSC goes direct from South America to Middle East
  • India seen continuing to develop Chabahar port despite US sanctions
  • Global shipping facing multiple challenges due to significant shifts and uncertainty: Report
  • Global terminal operators register strong throughput and container handling capacity
  • Seafood exporters eye EU, Asian markets
  • Paradip Port handles fastest 75 MMT throughput
  • CBDT extends 'specified date' for filing of various reports of audit for Assessment Year 2025-26 to Oct. 31

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
  • Clia strengthens Rio-Minas link
  • Air India sharpens cargo and hub strategy
  • Run with ITJ at Breakbulk Americas!
  • Ceva to deliver E-Cadillacs
  • TIP adds waste solutions
  • Shipnet dry dock growth
  • Latam Cargo doubles Brussels-Buenos Aires capacity
  • HGK Shipping shifts push boat operations to Rotterdam
  • Cold storage in Attignat
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Interoperability push from Circle
  • DHL and Hapag-Lloyd decarbonise fuel use

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
  • MSC rules out 'risky' Northern Sea Route for Asia-Europe services
  • US sanctions Mexican aviation after freighter hub swap - and warns Europe
  • OceanX Radar: Staying the course as rates cut into the flesh...
  • Blanked transpac sailings suspended until March, says 'pessimistic' Yang Ming
  • Poland-Belarus border reopens, but supply chains still contend with geopolitics
  • Flexport-Freightmate legal battle over document access heats up
  • MESA states benefiting as ecommerce booms and geopolitics dominate

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
  • TUI Cruises firms up and upsizes two ship order at Fincantieri
    Fincantieri and TUI Cruises today signed a contract for the design and construction of two new cruise ships. The order replaces a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed in March 2025 with TUI

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
  • Fincantieri, TUI Cruises order two new LNG-powered ships
    Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a joint venture of TUI AG and Royal Caribbean, have signed a contract for two new cruise ships, replacing the March 2025 MoA with TUI AG for Marella Cruises. The new vessels, sister ships to Mein Schiff Relax and Mein Schiff Flow of the InTUItion class, will be delivered in 2031 and 2032. Each ship will have a gross tonnage of about 160,000 and feature dual-fuel engin
  • Hecksher launches sustainable aviation fuel certificates for air freight
    Hecksher has introduced Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc) as part of its broader sustainability strategy, giving companies a new way to reduce the climate impact of air freight. SAFc operates under a "book and claim" system that separates the environmental attributes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the physical product. This market-based mechanism allows businesses to address
  • Klaipeda port advances green hydrogen production
    Klaipeda Port's green hydrogen project is progressing rapidly toward completion as a crucial milestone was achieved when the future hydrogen station's main component the electrolyzer successfully passed factory testing in Italy. Algis Latakas, General Director of Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, stated that the port Authority and its partners have ensured the green hydrogen base's core systems f
  • CLIA Pouso Alegre opens Rio-Minas trade corridor
    CLIA Pouso Alegre, an off-dock Customs bonded facility operated by the ICTSI Group, has relocated to a larger, more modern facility in Minas Gerais. The move establishes a more efficient, seamless logistics corridor offering shipping lines a faster, more competitive option for serving one of Brazil's most dynamic economic regions. Strategically positioned along the Rio-Minas corridor, the new fac
  • WCI drops 8% for 15th straight week
    The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 8% to US$1,761 per FEU in Week 39, marking 15 straight weeks of decline, as Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA). Rates on key routes, trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe, also continued to drop. Spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles dropped 10% (US$250) to US$2,311 per FEU, while Shanghai-New York rates fell 8% (US$293) to US$3,278 pe
  • Coca-Cola HBC installs Mecalux Pallet Shuttle in Lisburn
    Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has installed Mecalux's semi-automated Pallet Shuttle system at its Knockmore Hill facility in Lisburn. The new finished-goods warehouse can store 9,000 pallets , improving putaway, dispatch, and inventory control. The facility, which opened in 2010 and runs nine production lines, supplies Coca-Cola brands across the island of Ireland. The system uses fo
  • AI navigation as a new trend in shipping industry
    Korean shipbuilder's successful transpacific voyage using AI navigation marks pivotal moment for global maritime industry. The future of shipping arrived quietly this September when a container vessel completed a 10,000-kilometer journey from Oakland to Kaohsiung with artificial intelligence making critical navigation decisions. Samsung Heavy Industries' successful trial of its Samsung Autonomous
  • New Times Shipbuilding launches Two 8,100 TEU container vessels
    On September 23, 2025, New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. successfully launched two 8,100 TEU container vessels, MSC Senegal and MSC Uganda , at its yard in Jiangsu Province, China. The launch marks another milestone for one of the country's leading shipyards, which has consistently ranked among the top three in annual shipbuilding capacity. Located in Xingang Industrial Park, Jingjiang City, about
  • WEC Lines launches weekly NWC Spain service
    WEC Lines has revamped its UK IE Spain service, now renamed NWC Spain, and upgraded it to a weekly sailing. The enhanced service adds Antwerp, Montoir-de-Bretagne, and Gijón to the rotation, strengthening links between Spain, the UK, Ireland, and Northwestern Europe. Starting September 27, two dedicated 812- and 822-TEU vessels will operate the route on fixed-day weekly rotations. Departures fro
  • MSC Adds Abu Dhabi to Carioca service, drops Hambantota
    MSC is adjusting its Far East-East Coast South America Carioca service, adding Abu Dhabi on the eastbound leg while removing Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The change, effective from late October, is designed to support reefer cargo flows from South America to the Middle East, according to Dynaliners. The update follows the recent addition of Itapoa to the service earlier this year. The revised Carioca r
  • Sea-Intelligence: Global Schedule Reliability Remains Steady
    Sea-Intelligence has published issue 169 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report , with schedule reliability figures up to and including August 2025. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 169" In August 2025, global industry schedule reliability recorded a marginal M/M improvement of 0.1 percentage points to 65.3% , the second-highest figure for the month (across 2019-2025). On a
  • Container ship commercial manager turns ship owner
    British Virgin Islands-incorporated Flex Box Shipping, which ventured into ship owning with orders for four 8,700 TEU ships at HD Hyundai Samho this month, originally started out as a commercial manager for Chinese-owned container ships. Currently, Flex Box operates from Shanghai and acts as a go-between for owners of container ships plying Chinese domestic waters and mainline operators that soug
  • Asean Seas Line adjusts BVX2 and HHX1+SVP2 Services
    Asean Seas Line has reshuffled its BVX2 and HHX1+SVP2 loops, adding Huizhou to BVX2 while transferring Qinzhou to the HHX1+SVP2 service, according to Alphaliner. The revised rotations are: BVX2: Huizhou - Shenzhen (Shekou) - Guangzhou (Nansha) - Hai Phong - Huizhou HHX1+SVP2: Ningbo - Shanghai - Xiamen - Da Nang - Hai Phong - Qinzhou - Shenzhen (Shekou) - Guangzhou (Nansha) - Xiamen - Manila - Ni
  • Tangier returns to CMA CGM's FAL3 service
    CMA CGM has reintroduced Tangier on its FAL3 service, part of the Ocean Alliance, after having dropped the call in June. At that time, Zeebrugge was added to the rotation, leveraging alliance partner COSCO Shipping Lines' affiliated terminal there. According to Dynaliners, Tangier's return will be on a fortnightly basis, alternating with Zeebrugge. This arrangement is expected to remain in place
  • Maersk ends slot agreement on Brazex/BZX service
    Maersk has withdrawn from its slot arrangement on the Brazex/BZX service operated by CMA CGM and COSCO Shipping Lines. The service links the U.S. Gulf with the East Coast of South America. The current Brazex/BZX rotation is: Veracruz - Altamira - Houston - New Orleans - Cartagena - Suape - Santos - Buenos Aires - Montevideo - Rio Grande - Itajai - Paranagua - Santos - Cartagena - Veracruz. The po
  • Unified Command completes Pier G container salvage
    The Unified Command has completed salvage operations for the Pier G container incident. All 95 containers that fell overboard from the vessel Mississippi have been recovered in and around the Port of Long Beach. Initial counts underestimated the number of containers because several were submerged, crushed, or hidden in the nearby boat basin. At 3:28 p.m., the final container was lifted, officiall
  • Ellerman takes slots on CMA CGM NW Europe-Iberia loop
    Ellerman City Liners has expanded its partnership with CMA CGM by taking slots on the carrier's Northwest Europe/UK-Spain-Portugal PGW service. The slots are marketed under Ellerman's iNEX2 brand, strengthening its offering on the Iberian trade. This development builds on the existing cooperation between the two carriers on the parallel PGE/iNEX loop, where each contributes one of the two 1,400-T
  • Unimed Feeder adds Syria call, adjusts Egypt-East Med loop
    According to DynaLiners, Unimed Feeder Services (Unifeeder) has revealed full details of its reinstated Egypt-Syria connection, marking an important step in re-establishing direct maritime links to the Syrian market. As part of the adjustment, the carrier's Egypt-Eastmed2 loop will drop its Alexandria call, previously scheduled before Beirut, and replace it with a call at Lattakia. The loop is op

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
  • Carsten Rehder inks $62m MPP order in India
    German owner Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Reederei has expanded its methanol-ready multipurpose newbuilding programme in India, contracting four firm units with options for two more at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). The deal will see the Hamburg-based company pay $62.4m to the Kolkata yard, with deliveries of the firm ships set between June 2028 ...
  • Scorpio Tankers banks $122m from LR2 sales
    Scorpio Tankers has agreed to sell two 2019-built LR2 product tankers, taking advantage of firm secondhand prices to strengthen its balance sheet. The New York-listed owner said the scrubber-fitted STI Lobelia and STI Lavender were sold for $61.2m each. Deliveries to the new owners are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company said ...
  • Solstad secures DeepOcean CSV extension
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Maritime has landed a fresh contract extension with subsea services player DeepOcean for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Ocean. The Oslo-listed company said the new deal will run for 12 months starting January 2026, continuing directly from the vessel's current charter. The 2014-built CSV has been employed with DeepOcean ...
  • Leadership change at United Heavy Lift as Bonnesen steps down
    United Heavy Lift (UHL) will see managing director Lars Bonnesen step down at the end of 2025, following his decision to sell his shares to parent United Shipping Group. Bonnesen, who joined the Hamburg-based heavylift specialist in 2019, has played a key role in shaping the company's fleet and global footprint, UHL said, adding that ...
  • Houthi missile strike sets Dutch cargo ship ablaze in Gulf of Aden
    A 2011-built general cargo vessel has been set ablaze by a missile attack by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. The Minervagracht, owned by the Dutch-based firm Spliethoff, was hit around 1PM UTC. The French military's Maritime Information, Cooperation and Awareness Centre (MICA Centre) said on X that the vessel was on fire and ...
  • NYK Line scales up AI-powered hull cleaning across global fleet
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and vessel cleaning firm Neptune Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding, which expands their partnership to accelerate fuel efficiency and decarbonisation across NYK's global fleet. NYK has worked with Neptune since 2022, making it one of the earliest adopters of the company's robotic hull cleaning. Neptune's robots ...
  • Samsung Heavy signs deal with India's largest dry dock operator
    Samsung Heavy Industries has partnered with India's Swan Defence and Heavy Industries to collaborate in shipbuilding and offshore engineering. Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will pursue cooperation in engineering, procurement, and management of shipbuilding and offshore projects. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries operates India's largest dry dock, and a fabrication capacit
  • Hugo De Stoop returns to another Saverys-backed vehicle
    Marine Metals and Marine Steel have officially completed a merger, combining their operations to create a stronger player in the European maritime recycling sector. The newly consolidated company will leverage the complementary expertise of both firms to streamline services, expand product capabilities, and enhance competitiveness across shipping, shipbuilding, and offshore markets. Marine Metals
  • Zelensky accuses Russia of using shadow tankers to launch drone attacks across Europe
    Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed Russia is deploying its covert shadow fleet of tankers to launch and control drones targeting cities across Europe - a move that would represent a dramatic escalation in hybrid maritime warfare. In an address yesterday, Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence indicates that Russia's network of ageing, opaque oil tankers - ...
  • Maritime CEO Forum Singapore: The growing complexity of being a shipowner
    World Maritime Day provided a fitting backdrop for the latest Maritime CEO Forum, staged last week at Singapore's Fullerton Hotel for the final time before shifting to a larger venue in 2026. The opening Big Issues panel lived up to its billing, traversing geopolitics, compliance, decarbonisation, technology and the shifting expectations of financiers and charterers. ...
  • EPS to take CoolCo private in $9.65 per share buyout
    Eastern Pacific Shipping's investment arm is set to take LNG carrier owner Cool Company (CoolCo) private, offering $9.65 per share in cash in a deal that values the listed pure-play at a 26% premium. CoolCo's board confirmed today it had unanimously approved the merger of a newly formed EPS Ventures subsidiary with CoolCo, following a ...
  • Nearly one in 10 senior maritime executives plan to retire over the next two years
    , according to a new survey carried by Fastream, a recruitment company. The survey found 9% of shipping's c-suite expect to exit the workforce by 2027, marking a generational shift in shipping's senior leadership. "This is a timely reminder that succession ...
  • Yangzijiang cancels $180m MR tanker order on sanctions concerns
    Some early newbuild slots are opening at a premier Chinese shipyard. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has revealed it has just axed four MR tanker newbuilding contracts worth around $180m after discovering links between the buyer's shareholder and alleged efforts to circumvent US sanctions. The Singapore-listed builder said three of its subsidiaries - Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Jiangsu New ...
  • Supramax drydock wave tightens supply as retrofits crowd yards
    New data from broker SSY shows drydocking in the supramax and ultramax bulker sectors is reaching a peak. Because of the surge in newbuilding deliveries in the dry bulk sector following the shipping boom of the late noughties, subsequent five-year renewal survey schedules have reflected these deliveries. Currently these vessels are approaching their third special ...
  • China's Hede Shipping suspends transpacific service ahead of new US port fees
    China's Hede Shipping has cut one of its two transpacific services ahead of the October 14 introduction of increased American port fees on China-linked tonnage. Hede is a niche, opportunistic player on the transpacific. Its last sailing of its HDS2 service has already departed Asia, leaving it with just the original HDS service on the ...
  • 2020 Bulkers cuts fleet in half with $209m newcastlemax sale
    Norwegian shipowner 2020 Bulkers has agreed to sell three of its scrubber-fitted newcastlemax vessels for a combined $209m. The Oslo-listed company confirmed the sale of the 2019-built Bulk Sandefjord and Bulk Santiago, along with the 2020-built Bulk Shenzhen. Oman's Asyad Shipping has been revealed as the buyer of the bulker trio. All three vessels remain ...
  • Latsco ends MR order drought with K Shipbuilding deal
    Greek shipowner Latsco Shipping has returned to the product tanker newbuilding market after nearly a decade, with sources linking the company to a fresh order at South Korea's K Shipbuilding. Shipbuilding players in Athens and Seoul said Latsco, controlled by the Latsis family and led by Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, is behind a two-ship deal for 50,000 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
  • Does VLCC rally have legs or will this be yet another disappointment?
    VLCCs are still tipped to be the star shipping performers through year-end, but given their disappointing track record in recent...
  • Vessel ablaze and adrift following second Gulf of Aden attack
    A Dutch cargo ship was hit for the second time in a week while transiting the Gulf of Aden, leaving...
  • Iran sanctions snapback adds scrutiny but changes little for now
    The so-called 'snapback' to UN sanctions against Iran are unlikely to deter China's Iranian oil purchases, but added scrutiny beyond...
  • Seaspan mass reflagging puts Hong Kong's maritime hub status to the test
    The reflagging of Seaspan's fleet underscores how US-China tensions are reshaping global shipping strategies and flag state rivalries
  • Sinokor scraps 28-year-old boxship in rare 2025 deal
    Only 12 containerships of a combined 6,858 teu have been sold for recycling since the beginning of the year
  • The week in charts: EU sanctions largely ignore fake flags | Counting the cost of Trump's tariffs to global trade | China secures 75% of third-quarter newbuild orders
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • The week in newbuildings: Crude oil tanker orderbook gets a boost
    Tanker orderbook boosted by new orders for suezmaxes and VLCCs, but activity far down from 2024 levels
  • Cargill and Costamare Bulkers forge co-operation pact
    Wide-ranging deal includes commitment to explore joint investments in dry bulk
  • All at sea: Why shipping should care about trade-based money laundering
    Infospectrum senior risk analyst Eleonora D'Orio explains why shipping can unwittingly become involved in trade-based money laundering and brings expert...
  • Hengli secures six VLCCs from European owner
    September surge lifts Hengli's orders to up to 20 vessels, including 12 VLCCs
  • HD Hyundai Mipo lands $159m deal for boxship trio
    Vessels, ordered by an undisclosed Oceanian shipping company, include two 2,800 teu containerships and one 1,800 teu boxship, all scheduled...
  • The Daily View: The EU's 19th nervous shakedown
  • Yangzijiang terminates $180m tanker contract over alleged US sanctions evasion
    Two shipowners had each placed orders for four MR tankers at Yangzijiang, with delivery schedules matching the cancelled deal, according...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU sanctions target non-Russian ships and companies but largely ignore fake flags | China's Qingdao port cracks down on high-risk...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
  • Growing appetite for AI technology feeds into air cargo demand
    But the expansion of data processing power and storage to facilitate AI algorithms and cloud data will not be an explosive game changer in the manner of e-commerce, according to analysts.
  • China flexes maritime power in response to coming US port fee
    A regulation change that went into effect over the weekend allows Beijing to penalize and block vessels from countries that it accuses of targeting its own shipping activities.
  • Modest hike but no 'great disruption' seen for truckload pricing in 2026
    US truckload carriers are likely to see a 2% increase in contract rates next year as shippers focus on doing more with less, Arrive Logistics says.
  • CSX CEO removed amid activist pressure in wake of UP-NS merger
    The move by CSX to relieve Joe Hinrichs of his duties comes after Ancora Holdings urged the railroad's board of directors to seek a merger with BNSF Railway or Canadian Pacific Kansas City in response to the UP-NS deal.
  • CMA CGM eyes shipbuilding plans for India in trade diversification strategy: sources
    The shipbuilding interest would follow the carrier's recent trio of container vessel reflaggings in India as it looks to develop a stronger profile in the subcontinent market.
  • Rising demand for AI technology feeds into air cargo demand
    But the expansion of data processing power and storage to facilitate AI algorithms and cloud data will not be an explosive game changer in the manner of e-commerce, according to analysts.
  • Tariff costs, need for speed seen reshaping retail inventory strategies
    Cost pressures are raising inventory management to new levels at shippers, highlighting the need for integration of multiple fulfillment channels, says ITS Logistics.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
  • 'Sea the Change': Brazilian women in shipping forge new social network
    New group forms for women to share opportunities and challenges
  • Carnival beats expectations with record quarterly earnings and 'strong' 2026 bookings
    Cruise ship giant records 10th-consecutive record revenue
  • Two vessel types top carbon efficiency rankings, Veson Nautical says
    Data shows 67% of boxships rank in bands A to C for Carbon Intensity Indicator
  • Erasmus back in market for another container feeder ship
    Greek shipowner continues steady expansion in the feeder segment
  • Dutch general cargo ship on fire in the Gulf of Aden after Houthi attack
    Injured crew airlifted to French warship after second attack in a week on the ship
  • Fake distress calls and spoofing putting search and rescue operations at risk
    Cyber attacks adding to response time for maritime emergencies, IMO told
  • Transpetrol linked to Union Maritime tanker newbuilding at new benchmark price
    Brokers say price 'comfortably exceeded mid-year benchmarks' for a Chinese-built LR2
  • Last ex-Oldendorff man exits Costamare Bulkers ahead of Cargill tie-up
    Founding trio of charterers has left company, ahead of Cargill takeover
  • Scorpio Tankers continues to sell down stake in DHT Holdings
    Product tanker giant sells more shares in the VLCC specialist after the last public disclosure
  • VLCC market shifts towards charterers as owners look to Opec boost
    Brokers and analysts tackle rumours of another production hike as heat comes out of freight market
  • Trio of tanker sales could help Scorpio eliminate debt
    Product tanker giant says net debt will fall to $131m once deals are finished
  • Capital Containers inches up feeder ship newbuilding haul in South Korea
    Private company in the Marinakis stable will command a 48-vessel fleet
  • European Maritime Finance board member quits a month into role
    Board nominates lawyer Rune Aagaard as new director
  • Costamare seals tie-up with Cargill to invest in bulker assets, charter ships and transfer trading book
    Greek owner says deal will reduce exposure to volatile trading sector and open new avenues for growth
  • CMA CGM splashes an extra $64m on feeder container ship duo
    French carrier continues buying spree with vessels acquired from German and Japanese owners
  • 'Parasitic load' of cocaine discovered by divers on container ship
    Border Patrol says drugs 'pulled from ship's belly' in Miami for first time
  • Seaspan Corp inks boxship pair as Yangzijiang orderbook hits $1.9bn
    Chinese shipbuilder received a total of eight newbuildings over the weekend worth $440m
  • Hayfin claims victory in golf day, raising nearly £25,000 for seafarer charity
    Shipping investor takes home main prizes as industry supports welfare work
  • Greek tanker owner Avin tied to first ship buy in nearly four years
    Vardinoyannis family-owned firm is said to have resumed its fleet expansion with a move for a middle-aged product tanker
  • Sinokor clears out boxship bought during post-Covid boom in rare recycling deal
    Feeder ship and two bulkers were the only vessels acquired by South Asian recyclers in past week
  • Indonesian owner PT Humpuss named as upcoming buyer of LNG carrier steamship duo
    Sales process underway but prices estimated at close to scrap levels
  • Trafigura lines up US oil and LNG exports with $400m of financing
    Commodities group wants to boost business to Asia with insurance-backed deal
  • EPS merger with CoolCo overcomes 'final hurdle' as Fearnley stops coverage
    Analysts are expecting the takeover to go through, with the share price likely to be pegged to the offer price
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding cancels tanker newbuildings after buyer linked to US sanctions
    Chinese shipbuilder calls off orders after earlier due diligence revealed no apparent risks
  • TUI and Royal Caribbean order $2bn-plus cruise ship double at Fincantieri
    New deal replaces one signed in March with Marella Cruises
  • Bunker Holding pulls out of physical LNG bunker supply less than a year after entering sector
    Another company gives up on the sector as staff move on and LNG bunker vessel is redelivered
  • KNOT sells shuttle tanker to Indonesians for $33m
    Maritime data provider VesselsValue lists the Heather Knutsen as having a market value of $37.95m
  • EPS merger with CoolCo overcomes 'final hurdle' as Fearnleys stops coverage
    Analysts are expecting the takeover to go through, with the share price likely to be pegged to the offer price
  • Shadow tankers used to launch drone operations against Europe, says Ukraine
    Denmark and Germany have both reported suspected state-backed drone incursions that have temporarily closed Danish airports
  • Major Chinese oil import terminals to ban shadow fleet tankers
    New measures target vessels with false IMO numbers in a blow to Russia and Iran's exports
  • Eastern Pacific shelves ammonia fuel for big bulkers but is fully committed to gas carriers
    Delays to 'second generation' engine roll-out and charterers' cold feet prompt fuel pivot
  • Former shipbroker steps up as chief executive at Kristian Gerhard Jebsen following tanker exit
    Ex-Grieg executive and dry bulk expert to lead Norwegian shipowner
  • Petter Mowinckel steps up to top job at Kristian Gerhard Jebsen
    Ex-Grieg exec and dry bulk expert succeeds departed Orjan Lunde to lead Norwegian shipowner
  • Explosion and fire after Israeli drones strike sanctioned LPG carrier, Pakistan claims
    The Clipper's crew says strike caused fire that forced them to abandon ship
  • Greek order secures Imabari Shipbuilding aframax tanker return after 17-year break
    A Greek shipping company has ordered two 107,000-dwt newbuildings for delivery in 2027 and 2028
  • Idan Ofer's EPS Ventures and Cool Company enter $520m merger deal
    CoolCo board recommends agreement to shareholders
  • KNOT Offshore sells shuttle tanker to Indonesians for $33m
    Maritime data provider VesselsValue lists the Heather Knutsen as having a market value of $37.95m.
  • European Union has killed off methanol as a marine fuel, says first-mover X-Press Feeders
    Feedering giant says FuelEU regulations have forced its methanol dual-fuel vessels to run on VLSFO
  • International Chamber of Shipping opens new office in Singapore
    Move comes two years after opening of Shanghai office
  • Hengli Shipbuilding secures VLCC contracts worth more than $400m
    Chinese yard books four newbuildings from European companies
  • Asyad Shipping confirms newcastlemax bulker trio buy as it boosts fleet
    Omani shipowner does not name 2020 Bulkers as seller but details match up

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
  • Houston gains as New Orleans, Corpus Christi slip in August
    Houston's August volumes rose 1%, while Corpus Christi oil exports fell and New Orleans container traffic slid 8%.
  • FedEx, UPS peak season surcharges could drive shippers to competitors
    Parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS are implementing peak season surcharges to recover costs when there isn't a spike in volume to gear up for, leaving frustrated customers looking for alternative providers.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
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