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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 11, 2024
  • BTL hosts year end Seniors Dinner
  • PPA registers 8th consecutive 100 MMT cargo throughput
  • HMM Shipping India organises tree plantation drive as part of CSR activity
  • US inbound cargo traffic surges on tariff, strike threats
  • India's first Hyperloop test track completed
  • Chennai Port's permissible entrance channel beam
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port boosts coal handling in current fiscal till date
  • Rethinking container design key to pest resistance, symposium told
  • Govt permits Adani Krishnapatnam Port to import petroleum up to March 2026
  • Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor aims at establishing high-tech, multimodal logistics hubs that seamlessly integrate manufacturing zones, transportation networks and industrial facilities
  • Mumbai Port providing a unique opportunity to explore and discover India's rich maritime heritage through a guided tour
  • Global goods trade sees moderate expansion, but 2025 prospects uncertain
  • GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo secures Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certification
  • Rates rise to a 2024 high in November despite dip in tonnages
  • Noida Airport conducts first flight validation test, launch in 2025

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 11, 2024
  • 'Hill people' keep their word
  • Hinterland train to link Trieste and Milan region
  • New carbon inset scheme at London Gateway
  • FedEx expands Czech capacity
  • Amerijet: 50 years of air cargo in Latin America
  • E-truck with trailers for general cargo network
  • Investors back Syroco's emission-cutting platform
  • VTG gains financial expert
  • China-Vietnam railway handles 13,000 teu
  • Dnata Logistics to expand UAE footprint
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Nippon: safe and sustainable air transport
  • Enhanced connectivity for Ecuador's main port
  • Econowind hires CCO

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • Ocean carriers the 'outright financial winners' in a year of unpredictability
  • U-turn for ocean rates in car-carrier charter market as exports level off
  • 'Inflection' nowhere in sight as mixed US freight market seeks direction
  • Liege Airport sets new record for cargo this year, as more carriers arrive
  • Air India inks deal for another 100 aircraft as it eyes booming domestic market
  • Air One awaits decision on Air Belgium cargo business bid
  • DP World's UK carbon inset programme will help shippers deal with Scope 3

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • Davie signs contracts for major upgrades to Lévis shipyard
    Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) has ambitions to transform its Lévis, Quebec, shipyard into "North America's largest and most versatile shipbuilding center." Today it reported signing two contracts that will help it
  • Vard completes complex PSV to cable layer conversion
    Norwegian Fincantieri Group member Vard reports that it has successfully delivered the cable laying vessel IT Infinity to IT International Telecom Marine SRL (IT) after its conversion from a 2008-built platform supply

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • HHLA digitalises truck handling at Hamburg terminals
    Since last week, truck access at Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's (HHLA) Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg is now fully digitalised and managed via the passify app. With the launch of the app, HHLA is replacing the trucker card that had previously been in use at all of its Hamburg terminals, thus making truck handling more secure and efficient. Since the go-live at the beginning of
  • Bumpy rates in 2025 amid alliance resets and ongoing Red Sea challenges
    The seasonal drop in container freight rates after Chinese New Year 2025 could be greater than in previous years, as it coincides with the reshuffling of container shipping alliances in February 2025, according to shipping guru Lars Jensen.
  • Strategic Competition: Hambantota Port's Role in Global Trade Dynamics
    Hambantota Port, prominently positioned along international shipping lanes, emerges as a pivotal maritime hub under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), specifically enhancing the Maritime Silk Road.
  • APM Terminals proceeds with Barcelona terminal electrification
    APM Terminals Barcelona celebrates the arrival of its first electric straddle carriers, the first of their kind in the Mediterranean, on 9 December. In total, five electric straddle carriers will be rolled out in Barcelona as part of APM Terminals' US$60 million global electrification pilot to reduce emissions. "The modernisation we do here goes hand in hand with our global industry-leading targe
  • SUUS opens new warehouse in Poland dedicated to Hisense products
    Rohlig SUUS Logistics, the largest logistics operator in Poland, has opened a warehouse dedicated to serving the products of Hisense, a global manufacturer of household appliances and consumer electronics. The new distribution centre, which is located in the P3 Warsaw I logistics park, allows the handling of a larger volume of goods and the consolidation of the existing operations in one place. T
  • The Benefits of Hardie Board Siding
    Declining siding reduces curb appeal and threatens home security. Your home's siding must be intact to work. Weatherproof, beautiful Hardie Board siding lasts for years. Homeowners adore its thick, durable siding comprised of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers. For siding recommendations, where do you go? This article tells you why Hardie board siding should be your choice. Exceptional Durability
  • DP World starts first container port carbon inset programme
    DP World is testing an innovative carbon reduction programme at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, aiming to support cargo importers in cutting their emissions. Starting on 1 January 2025 for an initial six-month trial, the Carbon Inset Programme will reward importers with 50kg CO2e of carbon credits for every loaded import container they move through DP World's UK terminals.
  • OOCL, Yang Ming launch new China-Thailand service
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and Yang Ming have announced a new container service connecting China with Thailand. The new service will commence on 10 January from the port of Shanghai, offering a 21-day round-trip with fixed weekly sailings. The port rotation of the new service will be Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (China) - Xiamen (China) - Nansha (China) - Laem Chabang (Thailand) - Shekou
  • How Could Changes in Control of Syria's Tartus and Lattakia Ports Affect Regional Maritime Operations
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Splash web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • Milaha charters Rickmers feeder duo
    Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has struck a deal with Clasen Rickmers-led Asian Spirit Steamship to take a pair of feeder containerships from the German owner on a long-term charter. The 2019-built 1,160 teu Spirit of Kolkata and Spirit of Chennai will be deployed on the Arabian Gulf and the Indian subcontinent services. The Doha-based shipping and ...
  • Shipping shows improvement when it comes to diversity, equality and inclusion
    The Diversity Study Group has published its fifth annual review based on a survey of its membership's employees to assess the effectiveness of the diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) strategies and plans. The report documents year-on-year trends in employee sentiment around DEI initiatives and policies undertaken by participating organisations, allowing the identification of areas of ...
  • Star Capital becomes majority stakeholder in subsea equipment provider
    UK private equity firm STAR Capital Partnership (STAR) has become the new majority shareholder in Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR). The investment will enable STR to further evolve its equipment and service offering through organic and acquisition-led growth. It will also expand the company's geographical presence to clients across growing global offshore energy and infrastructure ...
  • Just one 45-year-old ship seen venturing into Syrian tumult
    A small, 45-year-old, Tanzania-flagged general cargo ship is the only vessel venturing into Syrian waters today. The Turkish-owned Omorfi is headed to the port of Tartous, while the rest of international merchant shipping gives the Middle Eastern nation a wide berth, letting the uprising that saw Bashir al-Assad toppled as leader over the weekend settle ...
  • Investors sought to take over Sri Lanka's top shipyard
    Japan's Onomichi Dockyard is cashing out of Sri Lanka's largest shipyard. The Japanese company intends to sell its 51% shareholding in Colombo Dockyard and end a management agreement that has been in operation for over three decades Colombo Dockyard is in preliminary discussions with a number of parties who have expressed interest in investing in ...
  • Penta-Ocean taps PaxOcean for cable layer newbuild
    Japanese marine contractor Penta-Ocean Construction is set to expand its offshore wind fleet with a newbuild cable laying vessel (CLV) contracted at Kuok Maritime Group's PaxOcean. The CLV, designed by Norway's Salt Ship Design, will feature two 5,000t cable carousels and an SMD trencher and work class ROV, with a total investment of about $241m, ...
  • Altera Shuttle Tankers agrees to pay up in long-running Indian demo legal battle
    The Norwegian National Authority of Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (Økokrim) reported yesterday that Altera Shuttle Tankers has agreed to cop a fine of NOK8m ($720,000) in a long-running case involving the beaching of a pair of ships for demolition in India. Both ships were broken up on a beach in Alang, ...
  • Estonia to relaunch 1.2GW offshore wind tender
    The Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has revealed that it would be relaunching a tender for an offshore wind project in the country's sector of the Baltic Sea. The tender for the offshore wind project, which will have a capacity of up to 1.2GW, will be relaunched almost a year after the ...
  • BP and JERA to create one of the largest offshore wind developers
    Energy major BP and Japan's largest utility JERA have agreed to combine their offshore wind businesses to form a new standalone, equally-owned joint venture. The new global company, to be called JERA Nex BP, will become one of the largest global offshore wind developers, owners, and operators with a balanced mix of operating assets and ...
  • Gantry cranes topple from ship off Spain
    A video has emerged of another gantry crane shipment gone wrong. The brand-new Shang De Wu Yi Shan was damaged last week when two gantry cranes shifted and fell over the side of the ship off the Spanish coastline The cargo shift happened during stormy conditions with most of the two 2006-built cranes sinking into ...
  • Greek broker Intermodal takes over Golden Destiny
    Two Greek shipbrokers - Intermodal and Golden Destiny - have merged, the latest in a series of consolidation moves for the broking sector. "This collaboration is beyond an operational consolidation, as like-minded seasoned professionals with a great depth of know-how and network are joining forces to improve on the level of service, adapting to the ...
  • Borr Drilling bags $58m jackup deal in Africa
    The Oslo and New York-listed offshore driller Borr Drilling has won a new contract for one of its premium jackup rigs in West Africa. The new deal for the 2011-built Norve rig was awarded by an undisclosed repeat customer. This work will be done in direct continuation of the contract with Marathon Oil and is ...
  • Stevedore set to take over running of Oregon's only container terminal
    The Port of Portland and Harbor Industrial have reached a framework agreement that will ultimately lead to Harbor becoming the long-term operator of Terminal 6, Oregon's only international container terminal. Currently, T6 is operated by the port and Harbor Industrial, which serves as a stevedore. The new framework agreement establishes a timeline and basic terms ...
  • Maritime Union of New Zealand votes against resumption of live animal exports
    The Maritime Union of New Zealand has officially voted to oppose the resumption of live animal exports, in opposition to the government's latest plans to resume the controversial trade. Live animal exports were banned in New Zealand last year over welfare concerns and following the tragedy of the ship, Gulf Livestock 1, in 2020, which was ...
  • Study highlights huge potential for CO2 shipping in Asia Pacific
    A joint study by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has identified shipping to play a key role in enabling CCUS initiatives, particularly when there is a large geographical mismatch between potential captured CO2 sources and sequestration hubs. The 77-page report found that shipping CO2 will be especially important ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • How could 25% US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican crude impact tanker markets?
    Just as importers of Chinese-made consumer goods may accelerate containerised transport across the Pacific, importers of Mexican crude could frontload...
  • Blue hydrogen to win, green to lose in Trump's America
    The US will increase its lead in blue hydrogen under Donald Trump next year, but expected cuts to decarbonisation policies...
  • FuelEU and ETS changes in 2025 could benefit dry bulk sector
    As regulation begins to kick in, vessel speeds will reduce and some Pacific owners will avoid calls in Europe altogether...
  • Boxship charter rates stay strong on continued limited supply
    The Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers' Association said recent strong demand for 1,800 teu units has pushed charter rates up by...
  • Barbados will keep Qualship 21 status despite flagging US-sanctioned vessels
    The US Coast Guard says Barbados' decision to continue flagging US-sanctioned vessels will not affect the registry's status in the...
  • Ship recycling rising in final quarter of 2024
    Despite an uptick since October, demolition volumes in 2024 look set to record their lowest levels in 17 years
  • Portland secures operator for struggling container terminal
    Oregon's only container terminal has battled closure for most of 2024, after years of losses following labour and contract disputes...
  • Vessels told to stay clear of Syrian port after Israeli strikes
    Israeli media said the strikes targeted Syrian naval assets belonging to the former Assad regime, which the IDF feared may...
  • Cosco to invest in MOL's six Q-max LNG tanker newbuilds
    The deal will further boost Cosco's investment in LNG carriers and involvement in Qatar's LNG projects
  • Colombo shipyard seeks new investors after Onomichi exits
    CDL made a significant lost in 2023 as it battled against Sri Lanka's precarious financial position, but the board of...
  • The Daily View: Dark connections
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Safety lapses and heavy workloads blamed for HD Hyundai accident
    Union stated that insufficient safety measures and a hectic schedule at the shipyard were causes of the incident
  • Asia-Pacific nations may need 150 CO2 carriers by 2050 amid cross-border carbon capture boom
    Efforts include building CO2 carriers, developing port infrastructure, establishing standards and guidelines for CO2 transport and offloading, and providing crew...
  • Daily Briefing
    Abandoned cargoship raises Red Sea collision concerns | Norden chief rejects navy calls to consider Red Sea return | UK-sanctioned...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • Port of Portland strikes deal with stevedore to operate container terminal
    The Oregon gateway is moving closer to becoming a landlord port after it reached a framework agreement with a third-party operator for its only international container terminal.
  • Ocean carriers take harder line with ILA as January strike date nears
    Carrier executives who dominate the board of the United States Maritime Alliance tell the Journal of Commerce they are done with what they consider to be an overly passive approach demonstrated in recent months by USMX staff in the face of repeated provocations by ILA leadership.
  • Potential shortage of green fuels 'keeps us awake': Hapag-Lloyd CEO
    Fears that methanol will not be available in the coming years at the scale required to power a growing and thirsty ocean fleet is pushing the orderbook deeper down the LNG pathway.
  • Lack of heavy-lift air freight capacity forces shift to ocean transport
    Limited air freight options for specialized cargoes are not expected to ease in the short term.
  • Slow-moving renewable projects curtail MPV enthusiasm
    Steady-but-uninspiring demand for MPVs has kept freight rates at a sustainable level.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • DP World to offer UK importers carbon insetting credits
    Importers can secure credits from Unifeeder operations on low-carbon fuels
  • UK mulls expansion of emissions trading proposal for shipping
    Transport & Environment expert says Britain still needs a clean maritime plan
  • Nigeria LNG plans to switch out its 23-ship fleet for modern vessels by 2035
    Producer is due to take on a second newbuilding next year
  • Teekay brings in legendary founder's nephew Poul Karlshoej as it streamlines boards
    New York-listed tanker group also waves goodbye to long-standing allies
  • 'Deranged' Iranian officials rubber-stamped tanker seizure, says lawyer
    Iran has held Greek-owned VLCC for more than a year in cargo dispute
  • Milaha takes 'significant step' with charter of two Clasen Rickmers ships
    Qatari owner aiming to establish modern, sustainable fleet
  • Signal-backed venture hires new chief executive to lead strategy pivot
    New boss Federica Maiorano drafted from German firm Spot Ship
  • Souravlas' Load Line stacks ex-Premuda vessels
    Load Line Marine extends handysize scoop that began earlier this year from owners including Costamare and Cosmoship
  • Analysis: What will Trump 2.0 do about the Houthi menace to shipping?
    Opinions differ among Middle East and security experts on what the next president should do
  • TMI operating chief Carl Ackerley quits to seek 'new chapter' in long shipping career
    UK-listed bulker owner will source a replacement internally, TradeWinds is told
  • Ifchor Galbraiths venture Oceanis hires new chief executive to lead strategy pivot
    New boss Federica Maiorano drafted from German firm Spot Ship
  • Orange juice tanker saves sailor from burning yacht off Puerto Rico
    US Coast Guard praises actions of seafarers from Atlanship vessel
  • Shipbroker Frachtcontor Junge's new boss reveals global ambitions
    New offices in Athens and Tokyo reflect the reach of Jens Mahnke's international plans
  • DP World to offer UK importers a chance to buy carbon credits
    Importers can secure credits from Unifeeder operations on low-carbon fuels
  • Not all 'doom and gloom' in secondhand market as Arne Blystad sells product tanker
    Brokers also note interest in crude ships after aframax rates jumped
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping orders wind sails for MR tanker newbuilding
    Idan Ofer-backed company taps Bound4Blue for installation on second vessel
  • Greek owner Iason Hellenic expands fleet with ArcelorMittal-tied kamsarmax bulker
    Petrakis family-led firm acquires its second ship this year
  • Charterers BP and JERA agree merger to create offshore wind giant
    JERA Nex BP will become one of the largest global players in expanding sector
  • Prosecutors seek four-year jail term for 'linchpin' Mike Wainwright in Trafigura bribery case
    Trader's former operating chief was involved in a textbook conspiracy over favourable shipping deals in Angola, Swiss court is told
  • VLCC rate woes leave Hunter Group $18,000-per-day short of charter breakeven
    Norwegian operator still suffering from weaker than expected spot markets
  • Explosions and fires break out as Israel pounds key Syrian port
    Reports say IDF targeted Syrian naval assets, but has affected container terminal
  • Syria regime change set to shift tanker trades as US tipped to lift sanctions
    Iran appears to have turned off the crude supply tap after fall of Assad regime
  • George Procopiou's Dynacom Tankers poised to extend suezmax orderbook to $1.5bn with four newbuildings
    Greek company will have a total 18 suezmaxes on order in China
  • Study finds shipping is the best option for moving captured CO2 to storage sites in Asia-Pacific region
    GCMD and BCG report says investment of $25bn needed to develop ships and infrastructure for moving captured carbon
  • Greek shipowner George Souravlas loads up on ex Premuda bulkers
    Load Line Marine extends handysize scoop that began earlier this year from owners including Costamare and Cosmoship

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • US again defeats Houthi attacks on American cargo, military ships
    US forces defeated an attack by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on a trio of merchant ships and two destroyers in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Container imports to surge ahead of strike, tariffs, NRF predicts
    The National Retail Federation forecasts containerized imports to continue to surge through U.S. ports ahead of a possible longshore strike and tariffs planned by the Trump administration.
  • Maersk Air Cargo readjusts China-North America network
    Maersk is moving a China air cargo service back to South Carolina after a six-month pause during which the freighter was used to start a new route to the Chicago area.

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Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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 forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
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