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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 31, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 28, 2025
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Marine Log web site
MARCH 28, 2025
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Container News web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Ukraine's Black Sea Cargo Volumes on the Rise
    Ukrainian ports increased the volumes of freight by more than 77% in 2024 as the success of the Black Sea operations was translated into real on-the-water freight exports and imports from the southern Ukrainian cluster of terminals
  • CK Hutchison pulls back from Panama ports sale?
    Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison, headed by magnate Li Ka-shing, will not proceed with signing a deal next week to sell its two key ports at the Panama Canal to the MSC/BlackRock consortium, according to recent reports . Although the signing of the agreement was initially scheduled for April 2, following an announcement on March 4, the delay does not imply the deal is off. However, the t
  • Russian reefer ship suffers engine room blast
    Fire broke out on a Russian reefer ship shortly after it departed from South Korea's Busan port on 26 March. Korea Coast Guard's Busan branch said that its patrol vessel detected flames on the 1993-built Crystal Asia around 7 am local time. At the time, the ship was 8km south of Busan's Gamcheon sub-port. All 23 crew members were evacuated, and the fire was extinguished within 50 minutes. However
  • Persistent tensions in Red Sea as US forces pound Houthi targets
    As of March 2025, the situation in the Red Sea remains highly volatile due to ongoing Houthi attacks and continuous US military strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen
  • Yang Ming purchases three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel boxships
    Yang Ming is advancing its fleet optimization strategy with the acquisition of three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready container ships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha. Currently under construction at Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding, the vessels are set for delivery between 2028 and 2029. The Taiwanese ocean carrier plans to add up to 13 container ships with a capacity of 8,000 - 15,000 TEUs, while the purc
  • Smart containers' role in tackling the costly rise in container security risks
    Developments in smart container technology are revolutionising how shipping lines and key stakeholders better detect, deter and respond to threats from drug smuggling and cargo theft, writes Christian Allred, Chief Commercial Officer of ORBCOMM Drug smuggling, cargo contamination, and cargo theft have surged in recent years, creating significant challenges for the shipping industry. These illicit
  • PSA sets new container throughput record despite declining profits
    PSA International handled 100.2 million TEUs in 2024, representing a growth of 5.6% compared to the same period in 2023. PSA Singapore contributed 40.9 million TEUs, and PSA terminals outside Singapore delivered a total throughput of 59.2 million TEUs, both increasing 5.5% and 5.7%, respectively, from the previous year. Additionally, PSA Group boosted revenues by 8.9%, reaching SGD 7.7 billion (U
  • The Fleeting Nature of Tweets Shows Whether Deleted Posts Truly Disappear
    Real-time thoughts and news updates along with fleeting opinions have been the cornerstones of Twitter which later became known as X since its inception as a social media platform. The instant shareability of short concise tweets permits spontaneous message sharing. User doubts lead them to activate the delete button on their content. The digital footprint stays gone completely or can be seen by
  • Port of New York and New Jersey kicks off 2025 with increased box volumes
    The Port of New York and New Jersey started 2025 with strong growth in total volume and imports. In particular, the US port handled 720,747 TEUs in January, which represents an 8% increase compared to the same month last year. Imports showed a 10.5% growth over last January's numbers, totaling 378,632 TEUs, while exports reached 98,706 TEUs, translating to a 5.7% decrease. Additionally, export em
  • US Policy Shift Fuel Uncertainty: BIMCO Report and Future Scenarios
    Since the start of President Trump's second term, U.S. policies have reshaped geopolitics, trade, and shipping, significantly increasing market uncertainties and impacting future supply and demand dynamics. The latest BIMCO report highlights several developments that need to be taken into consideration and are expected to affect the shipping market
  • Monsoon anomaly holds up ships in Singapore and Port Klang
    An unusual surge in monsoon winds in Southeast Asia resulted in congestion in the region's key container ports, Singapore and Port Klang, as the region experienced nearly a week of heavy rain. Linerlytica's report this week stated that delays of up to three days have been recorded in Singapore and Port Klang. Singapore, the world's second-largest container port and the busiest transshipment port,
  • PSA, DNV and PIL join forces to drive digital innovation
    PSA International, DNV Singapore, and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on carbon emission measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). This partnership aims to accelerate decarbonization in the maritime and logistics sectors by developing sustainable, data-driven solutions. As sustainability reporting standards evolve, the need fo

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Splash web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Aquaterra wins well intervention work in Nigeria
    UK-based Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-year contract with Intrepid Energy Limited to deliver a bespoke subsea well intervention equipment package for a project in Nigeria. The well access package will enable Intrepid Energy to conduct intervention operations across multiple mature oil wells in the region, supporting enhanced reservoir production. The multi-million-dollar contract includes
  • Island Drilling scores Equinor contract
    Norwegian rig owner and operator Island Drilling has won a long-term contract from Equinor for plug and abandonment work on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract, starting in the first quarter of 2026, is for a firm period of three years plus five one-year extension options. The firm deal, involving the Island Innovator semisub rig, ...
  • Bulgaria proposes security centre for Black Sea shipping
    Bulgaria has proposed to establish and host a multinational maritime coordination centre aimed at ensuring the safety of shipping in the western part of the Black Sea. The proposal was made by the country's prime minister, Rossen Zhelyazkov, after the Ukraine security summit in Paris on Thursday. The concept envisions the centre providing continuous ...
  • Depressed bunker sales point toward shakier world trade outlook
    The tide has turned for bunker sales and prices, an indication that global seaborne trade is on shakier ground this year. "Bunker prices tell the tale of a softening market," broker BRS noted in a new report. As of yesterday, 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) bunker prices had slid from $667 per ton ...
  • Lawsuit and petitions filed against three US offshore wind projects
    US offshore wind projects are facing even more headwinds as the town of Nantucket and activist groups are challenging three offshore wind projects off the Massachusetts coast. Town officials filed an appeal in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the decision by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to allow ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen seals $380m European car shipping deal
    Norwegian car carrier player Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured a new multi-year shipping contract with a European automaker. The Oslo-listed company said Friday the deal with an unnamed long-term customer would last five years, starting this April. "This demonstrates their commitment to securing long-term ocean capacity," noted Pia Synnerman, chief customer officer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Rates ...
  • Repsol and NEO Energy to merge North Sea operations
    Spanish energy giant Repsol and Aberdeen-based NEO Energy have decided to merge their assets in the UK part of the North Sea. Under the terms of the transaction, the combined business will be jointly owned by NEO, which will hold 55% of a newly created joint venture company, while Repsol's UK arm will hold the ...
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  • Union Marine Management Services breaks into the tanker sector
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  • Famous anchor takes centre stage in Hong Kong
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  • One month countdown to Geneva Dry
    There's just one month to go until this year's largest gathering of charterers and shipowners takes place in the Swiss city of Geneva. Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference, is scheduled for April 28 and 29 at the Hotel President Wilson with close to 300 companies already signed up and organisers warning today ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Fears of impending EU backdown on IMO carbon levy
    IMO insiders pushing for a carbon levy on global shipping fear the European Union will accept a compromise plan based...
  • TEN won milestone shuttle tanker on experience and ship quality claims Tsakos
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    One-stop shop approach will see digital support embedded in cover
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    China's new 'implementing regulations' for its anti-foreign sanctions law add enforcement muscle and legal clarity to a previously symbolic framework...
  • What shipping can learn from Kipling
    Lee Hsien Loong's speech to Singapore Shipping Week warned the industry of a return to the law of the jungle...
  • Bulgaria offers to host Black Sea security centre
    The country's Prime Minister made the offer after a summit held in Paris between European nations on Ukraine's security
  • Maersk calls for $600 per tonne carbon price
    Member states should be careful not to over-reward fossil LNG -fuelled vessels, Sanne Frias Henriksen said in Rotterdam
  • Shipbuilding options increasingly limited for ageing ro-ro fleet replacement
    Contracting new ro-ro cargoships is becoming more challenging every year, says shipbroker BRS
  • CMB.Tech buys more Golden Ocean shares
    The move means CMB.Tech controls 44.5% of the bulk carrier owner, which recorded a net income of $39m in the...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy posts record profit
    Chinese energy shipping giant reported increase in both revenue and profit in 2024, driven by strong tanker and LNG transport...
  • Solong arrives in Aberdeen after tanker collision
    UK Coastguard said on March 25 that the salvage operation of the containership had progressed enough to allow safe towage
  • The Daily View: The revolution will not be televised
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  • Daily Briefing
    US port fees could 'cripple' Caribbean, force islands to buy more from China | Trump's car import tariffs add to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Plan to tax Chinese ships turned maritime malaise into 'brainstorming session'
    In creating the threat of a clearly significant penalty, the US Trade Representative essentially forced observers to not merely give a thumbs up or down to the proposal, but to offer alternative solutions.
  • Hutchison to delay Panama ports deal signing amid growing Beijing pressure
    The move comes as Hutchison is facing increasing pressure from the Chinese government over the $22.8 billion sale of its ports business outside China to BlackRock and TiL, especially the Panama ports.
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  • MSC subsidiary acquiring US intermodal provider COFC Logistics
    The deal comes as the world's largest container shipping company looks to establish a bigger foothold in surface transportation.
  • US ports anxious that new tariffs will drag down auto shipments
    Donald Trump's latest tariffs targeting the auto sector have put key ro/ro ports on alert as they face a "chilling effect" on volumes.
  • High fuel levy would avoid 'pay-to-pollute' scenario: Maersk
    The carrier wants the tax imposed on CO2 emissions to raise the price of conventional bunkers high enough to force increased demand for low- and zero-emission fuels and narrow the yawning price gap between green and fossil energy.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Wavelength podcast: Trump policies spark concern and criticism in Washington and Singapore
    Plus: Can you fuel a ship with booze?
  • Container spot market stages recovery after 10-week slump
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index increased by 5% week-over-week
  • Turkish owner Ditas builds fleet with newbuildings and Union Maritime deal
    Low-profile firm reveals steel cutting of chemical tankers and is linked to $40m buy of secondhand product carrier
  • Canadian exports keep aframaxes hot as charterers search for tonnage
    Netherlands and UK imports surge with aframaxes the main beneficiary, Signal Ocean says
  • Four charged in Norway over 'scam' insurance company
    Norwegian financial supervisory body warned customers off unlicensed Ro Marine
  • BW LPG's Kristian Sorensen takes home $1.1m in first full year as CEO
    Company's shares fell 24% in 2024, a year in which it pulled off a major M&A deal with John Fredriksen
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    Goldenport's diversification strategy pays amid global upheaval
  • Yang Ming swoops on methanol newbuild boxship trio from Japanese owner
    Liner operator kicks-off fleet renewal plan for up to 13 neo-panamax container ship in deal with Shoei Kisen
  • 'Adapt to survive': Shipowners chart a path through Trump's short-term turbulence
    Delegates stress that agility and adaptability are key to navigating through the current turbulent climate
  • Climate finance: Putting levies on shipping isn't just equitable - it makes economic sense
    With April's IMO negotiations offering the chance for ambitious climate levies, it's time developed countries recognise that climate finance is in their interest too
  • Greek owner Adam Polemis tied to asset play for veteran VLCC
    New Shipping is reportedly selling its first vessel in 18 months
  • Scorpio tanker ships in first Libyan cargo to Norway in more than two years
    The LR2 STI Spiga was loaded with Sharara crude for oil major Equinor
  • CMB.Tech raises stake in Golden Ocean as $59m stock raid marks next step towards merger
    Fearnleys sees CMB.Tech increasing to 50% holding as it moves towards merger
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds to backlog with $380m European deal
    Oslo-listed owner says five-year contract begins on 1 April
  • Kpler springs new AI shipbroking tools to change 'how chartering is done'
    Trade analytics outfit's chartering director Shruti Bansal says existing tools are antiquated
  • Methanol first-mover warns dual-fuel vessels may switch to conventional fuel if price gap persists
    X-Press Feeders CEO calls for government intervention in the form of methanol incentives and fuel oil disincentives
  • Seacon Shipping profit soars as it registers highest earnings ever
    Chinese company saw net profit increase by 230% to $70.3m
  • Third-generation mariner steers NJ Goulandris tanker arm towards a greener future
    Panagiota Chrysanthi, third-generation descendant of seafaring family, heads traditional shipping firm
  • Vessel sales boost Exmar's profit by 151.4% to $181m
    However, revenue dropped nearly 40% due to the completion of LNG projects
  • Methanol first-mover warns dual fuel vessels may switch to conventional fuel unless price gap narrows
    X-Press Feeders CEOS calls for government intervention in the form of methanol incentives and fuel oil disincentives
  • Seacon Shipping profit soar as it registers highest earnings ever
    Chinese company saw net profit increased by 230% to $70.3m
  • Trump official discusses port fee proposal with worried Caribbean leaders
    Marco Rubio says Chinese shipbuilding dominance is 'dangerous'

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen secures ro-ro contract extension, renewal worth more than $2B
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced a contract renewal and extension that combined are worth more than $2 billion.
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    A new tool for calculating import fees for international online orders aims to differentiate UPS from other parcel carriers.
  • China to review sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor: Report
    In an unusual move, China regulators will review the sale of port operations linked to the Panama Canal to a consortium led by a U.S investor. China's State Administration for Market Regulation posted comments on its website that it planned to review the $23 billion sale by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to BlackRock and ocean [...]
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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- 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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