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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
  • MSC to deploy 12 vessels under Indian flag
  • Allcargo Terminals registers EBITDA growth of 17% in Q2FY26
  • Adani Airports signs strategic deal with AIONOS for agentic AI solutions
  • Spot rates gaining momentum ahead of peak season
  • Paradip and Visakhapatam Major Ports get new Deputy Chairpersons
  • Suez Canal revenues soar as Red Sea situation improves
  • Allcargo Logistics' International Supply Chain business demerged into Allcargo Global effective November 1
  • MSC becomes first carrier to hit 7 m TEU fleet capacity
  • Global iron ore exports dip despite stronger freight sentiment
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port achieves IMS certification

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
  • European ports lead in sustainability
  • Launch after completing a complex logistics project
  • MOL promotes women's careers at conference
  • Europort 2025 opens in Rotterdam
  • H.I.G. expands European logistics footprint in Norway
  • Koralm railway boosts climate-friendly freight
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Delta boosts Salt Lake City cargo and connectivity
  • Transflo names Jay Tomasello as CTO for AI growth
  • Emons Battery adopts digital container management
  • Ned Marine signs exclusive distribution deal
  • October NA truck orders drop amid economic uncertainty

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • Liner newbuild orderbook still swelling as MSC and Maersk go shopping
  • DCSA eBL pilot success meaningless without standardisation
  • Analysis: CH Robinson-like Expeditors? Well, yes and no...but no!
  • DSV eyes more controlled air capacity and M&A opportunities
  • Flexport's healing - expect about $500m net losses in 2025
  • Tradelanes: Political tension has little effect on traffic between the Americas
  • Chittagong Port Authority seeks help with privatisation of box terminals
  • Poland unveils plan for €2.35m Cape Pomerania deepsea box facility
  • Seven killed as UPS aircraft crashes after take-off in Kentucky

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • ABB books Azipod order for Canada's first Polar Max icebreaker
    ABB has secured a contract with Finland's Helsinki Shipyard to supply a complete electric power and propulsion solution for the Polar Max icebreaker that is expected to be delivered to the Canadian
  • Orange orders two advanced cable maintenance ships
    French telecom giant Orange S.A. reports that its submarine cable subsidiary Orange Marine has ordered two new cable maintenance ships to strengthen the resilience of submarine cable networks in Europe, the Middle

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • India's maritime surge capitalizes on China's String of Pearls stagnation
    Major shipping lines pivot to Indian ports as Chinese-controlled facilities show declining connectivity
  • CEVA Logistics expands in Turkey with Borusan Lojistik acquisition
    CEVA Logistics, part of the CMA CGM Group, has strengthened its domestic presence in Turkey by acquiring 100% of Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Çözümleri ve Teknoloji Sirketi, the legal entity behind Borusan Lojistik, for $383 million (USD). The transaction received all regulatory approvals and closed today. Privately held Borusan Holding sold 69.47% of Borusan Tedarik shares, while Borusan Yatirim held
  • Ongoing Container Discharge Operations for Wan Hai 503
    Wan Hai Lines continues the complex recovery operation onboard the Wan Hai 503, currently berthed at the Port of Jebel Ali. Most of the remaining containers are severely deformed, melted, or structurally weakened. To ensure safety, each unit must be individually secured and lifted under real-time load monitoring. Prolonged exposure to intense heat has also caused serious structural deformation i
  • Maersk launches its largest warehouse in Asia Pacific
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has officially opened the Maersk Mega Distribution Centre (DC) in Shah Alam, Malaysia, the company's largest contract logistics facility in Asia Pacific, expanding its warehouse footprint in the country by more than 30%. Spanning nearly 180,000 square metres with 100,000 pallet positions, the multi-client Mega DC is designed to handle a wide variety of commodities, including
  • Suez Canal Authority denies detention of vessel "DIGNITY"
    The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has denied reports that it detained the vessel DIGNITY at Suez Port. SCA confirmed that it has no involvement in the dispute, which is strictly between Sphinx Shipping Agency and the vessel's owning company over unpaid financial dues. The Ismailia Economic Court issued judicial order No. 45 of 2025, placing a conservatory attachment on the vessel and ordering its de
  • Hanwha Power Systems to open Compressor Service Center in Saudi Arabia
    Hanwha Power Systems signed a land lease with SPARK on 4 November to build a compressor packaging and service center in King Salman Energy Park (SPARK). The site will cover approximately 11,600 m². SPARK is a global energy hub fully owned by Saudi Aramco. Construction will start in the first quarter of 2026. Commercial operations are planned for the first half of 2027. The agreement was signed at
  • Martras Shipping & Forwarding selects MasterSPED to accelerate digital logistics
    Circle S.p.A., a specialist in digitalisation for port and intermodal logistics and listed on Euronext Growth Milan, announced that Martras Shipping & Forwarding has chosen the MasterSPED® platform to modernise its operations. Martras Shipping & Forwarding, based in Milan and part of the Martras Group, is active in international shipping with strong expertise in Ro-Ro, oversized, and automotive l
  • Mitsui E&S unveils smart data platform for Shimizu Port
    MITSUI E&S has signed a contract to develop and deploy a new service platform at the Shimizu Port Container Terminal, operated by Suzuyo Co., Ltd. The platform will connect the terminal's operating system with container haulage companies' dispatch systems, enabling real-time data sharing across previously separate systems. By integrating truck arrival schedules and cargo data with vessel handling
  • GXO delivers record Q3 revenue
    GXO Logistics posted record third-quarter 2025 revenue of $3.4B, up 8% year over year, with 4% organic revenue growth. The company also reported $280M in new business wins, a 24% increase, and generated $232M in operating cash flow and $187M in free cash flow. CEO Patrick Kelleher said GXO delivered "double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth" and highlighted strong demand across high-growth secto
  • Port Rotterdam being selected for circular olefins production facility
    Blue Circle Olefins has designated Rotterdam as the development site for a commercial Methanol-to-Olefins production facility. The electrified plant, with 200-kilotonne capacity, will convert renewable methanol into fully circular ethylene and propylene fundamental chemical building blocks representing approximately 60% of European chemical industry manufacturing inputs. Upon commencing operation
  • ABB Azipod® to power Canada's new 'Polar Max' Icebreaker
    ABB will supply a full electric power and propulsion package for the Canadian Coast Guard's new Polar Max icebreaker. The vessel, built through a collaboration between Helsinki Shipyard in Finland and Davie Shipbuilding in Quebec, is scheduled to enter service by 2030 under Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy. The 22,800-ton, 138.5-meter ship will feature 18MW of Azipod® propulsion, ensuring
  • Anglo-Eastern launches methanol bunkering simulator
    Anglo-Eastern Univan Group has rolled out a new methanol bunkering simulator, developed with Wärtsilä, to train seafarers in safe methanol handling. Launched in October, the simulator delivers hands-on and theoretical training aligned with IMO rules for low-flashpoint fuels. The move builds on the debut of the world's first functional LNG/ammonia bunkering station skid at the Anglo-Eastern Mariti
  • Behind Panama's difusion strategy over its ports
    New terminal development plans collide with geopolitical battle over existing infrastructure as Washington and Beijing contest control of critical maritime chokepoint
  • Go Shipping launches exclusive LCL service from Greece and the Balkans to Israel
    Go Shipping, a leading logistics provider in Southeast Europe, announces the launch of its new Less than Container Load (LCL) service connecting Greece and the Balkans to Israel via the Port of Piraeus. This exclusive service offers businesses in the region a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient shipping solution for smaller cargo volumes. With this new service, Go Shipping collects shipments
  • Port of Oakland secures energy storage agreement
    The Port of Oakland has announced two strategic accomplishments advancing its objective to become the United States' cleanest and most environmentally sustainable port. In 2024, a record 86% of electricity supplied to Port tenants and facilities originated from renewable and zero-carbon sources; additionally, the Port finalized a long-term energy storage services agreement designed to strengthen
  • West Africa's container ports caught between opportunity and operational crisis
    A perfect storm of geopolitical disruption and surging trade is exposing the gap between infrastructure ambitions and operational reality. West Africa's container ports are experiencing an unprecedented moment. After years of massive infrastructure investments that enabled them to handle the world's largest vessels, they now face their greatest test and the results reveal a troubling disconnect b
  • Stena Bulk Vessels adopt Inmarsat NexusWave to boost crew connectivity
    Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, will install its NexusWave connectivity solution on selected Northern Marine Management (NMM) vessels operated by Stena Bulk and Proman Stena Bulk, strengthening NMM's crew-welfare and retention strategy. The move builds on existing onboard connectivity and reflects the company's commitment to offering high-quality digital access at sea. With crew expectations
  • Costamare reports strong Q3 2025 results
    Costamare Inc. announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, following the spin-off of its dry bulk business, Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited, in May 2025. Financial Highlights Q3 2025 net income from continuing operations: $92.6 million ($0.77 per share) Q3 2025 adjusted net income from continuing operations: $98.0 million ($0.81 p
  • The container shipping's bet on LNG amid geopolitical turbulence
    As global shipping navigates the treacherous waters between decarbonization mandates and geopolitical upheaval, liquefied natural gas has emerged as the container industry's fuel of choice a pragmatic wager that's reshaping maritime energy politics
  • JAS acquires Pentagon Freight Services
    JAS, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has completed the acquisition of Pentagon Freight Services, a UK-headquartered specialist in freight forwarding, project logistics, and ship's agency operations. The acquisition follows all necessary regulatory approvals and marks a major milestone in JAS's expansion strategy. This move significantly enhances JAS's ability to deliver s
  • CMA CGM upsizes Atlantic Feeder Service
    CMA CGM has announced the upsize of its Atlantic Feeder service, effective week 45, reinforcing the company's commitment to enhanced capacity and operational reliability. Beginning November 4th, 2025, the m/v "VERA RAMBOW" (1,421 TEU nominal) will replace the m/v "HANNA" (868 TEU nominal) at the Le Havre call, significantly increasing capacity on the route. The rotation remains unchanged, serving
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Asia
    CMA CGM has announced revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates applicable from November 15th to 30th, 2025, covering shipments from all Asian main ports to destinations across the Mediterranean and North Africa. The updated FAK quantum per container is as follows: Destination 20' (USD) 40'/40'HC (USD) West Mediterranean 2,650 3,600 Adriatic 2,800 3,900 East Mediterranean 2,250 3,600 Black Sea 2,350
  • AD Ports and Nimex to build AED 30B LNG & LPG Hubs at Khalifa Port
    AD Ports Group and Nimex Terminals have signed landmark agreements to establish the UAE's first private-sector Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal hubs at Khalifa Port. The deal, valued at over AED 30 billion (USD 8 billion), will transform Khalifa Port into a leading low-carbon energy and petrochemical trading hub. The two facilities, designed to accommodate la

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • EuroHoldings makes first move into tankers with MR buy from Latsco
    EuroHoldings, the Nasdaq-listed offshoot of Greek containership owner Euroseas, has taken its first step into the tanker market with the acquisition of an MR product carrier from fellow Latsis family company Latsco Shipping. The 2015-built, 49,997 dwt Hellas Avatar will change hands for $31.83m, with delivery scheduled for mid-November 2025. The purchase will be financed ...
  • Study warns seafarers' shore leave still in steep decline since pandemic
    Seafarers are finding it increasingly difficult to step ashore, with new research showing access to shore leave has dropped sharply since the pandemic. A study by the ITF Seafarers' Trust, Shore Leave and the Future of Port-Based Welfare, found a 61% fall in seafarers spending time in welfare centres since 2020. Nearly seven in ten ...
  • Norden extends partnership with wood pellet maker Enviva
    Danish shipowner Norden has signed a new two-year contract of affreightment with US-based wood pellet producer Enviva, covering shipments from the US to Europe starting in 2026. Under the agreement, Norden will carry multiple handysize cargoes of wood pellets from loading ports along the US East and Gulf coasts to Enviva's customers in the UK ...
  • DeepOcean and Jana Marine team up for Middle East subsea joint venture
    Norway's DeepOcean and Saudi Arabia-based Jana Marine Services have penned a deal to form a joint venture targeting the offshore subsea market in the Middle East. The new company, to be named JADE Subsea Services, will provide integrated subsea construction, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR), and diving support solutions to oil and gas clients across ...
  • TGS secures multi-year survey agreement with Chevron
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS and US supermajor Chevron have signed a three-year capacity agreement for marine streamer and OBN acquisition services. The minimum firm commitment under the three-year term of the capacity agreement is 18 months of a combination of OBN and streamer acquisition services. The two plan to collaborate on seismic acquisition projects ...
  • Thenamaris returns to tanker newbuilds with suezmax brace in China
    Greek shipowner Thenamaris has returned to the crude tanker newbuilding market with an order for two suezmaxes at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, marking its first newbuilding move in the segment in more than a decade. Shipbuilding and broking sources said the Nikolas Martinos-led company has agreed to two scrubber-fitted 158,000 dwt vessels, each priced at around ...
  • Russian oil exports hit turbulence as US sanctions bite
    Russia's seaborne crude exports are facing their sharpest disruption of the war era as new US sanctions begin to reshape global oil flows. Bloomberg data show four-week average shipments slipped to 3.58m barrels per day by November 2, down almost 200,000 barrels per day from late October - the steepest fall since January. Moscow's oil ...
  • Greek owners Economou and Laskaridis extend VLCC order boom at Hengli
    Two of Greece's best-known shipowners have joined the latest VLCC newbuilding surge at China's Hengli Shipbuilding, adding six more crude carriers to the yard's growing backlog. Shipbuilding sources said George Economou's TMS Group has committed to up to four 306,000 dwt VLCCs, while Thanassis Laskaridis-led Alimia Group, through its shipping arm Laskaridis Maritime, has ordered ...
  • CIP makes $3bn bet on Philippines' offshore wind growth
    Danish fund manager and renewables investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced that it would commit $3bn to develop its first offshore wind project in the Philippines. The offshore wind project will be located in Camarines Sur and carried out in partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions, part of Ayala Group's energy arm. The government's ...
  • Stolt-Nielsen takes over UK tank operator Suttons
    Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen has acquired UK-based Suttons International Holdings, expanding its tank container operations and fleet capacity. The acquisition adds more than 11,000 ISO tank containers to Stolt's fleet and broadens its product range under the Stolt Tank Containers (STC) business. Stolt-Nielsen said the move strengthens its position as a leading liquid logistics provider and supports
  • QatarEnergy awards engineering work to KBR at Bul Hanine field
    Houston-based engineering and construction services giant KBR has been awarded a contract for detailed engineering services for the Bul Hanine oil and gas field in Qatar. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide detailed design and engineering services for QatarEnergy's Bul Hanine EPIC project, situated approximately 120 km east of Doha. The financial ...
  • SpecTec: Shipping's digital breakthrough lies in better data
    SpecTec chief executive Adam Dennett says shipping's next big digital breakthrough won't come from new tools, but from getting existing systems to work together. Founded in Norway in 1985 and now based in Limassol, SpecTec develops the long-running AMOS vessel management software. Dennett believes the next 12 months will be defined by progress in system ...
  • Allseas lands Gulf of Mexico pipeline deal from Shell
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has won a contract to install a new export pipeline that will significantly enhance oil transport capacity, flexibility, and efficiency in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract was awarded by pipeline operator Shell Pipeline Company on behalf of Amberjack Pipeline Company, a joint venture between Shell and Chevron Pipeline ...
  • Maersk orders raft of 18,000 teu LNG newbuilds in China
    Maersk has returned to New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) with an order for eight 18,000 teu LNG dual-fuel containerships, according to multiple broking reports, with options for four more, at around $193m apiece. Deliveries are slated for 2028 and 2029. The deal marks the latest phase in Maersk's major fleet renewal drive and further deepens its ...
  • Poland unveils plans for new 2m teu deepwater hub at Swinoujscie
    Poland has revived plans for a major container port at Swinoujscie, part of a 186 ha development known as Cape Pomerania, aiming to create the country's second deepwater container hub after Gdansk. The port will be able to handle the world's largest boxships, strengthening Central and Eastern Europe's links to global trade. The Deepwater Container ...
  • Ports get a green credit line
    C40 Cities, a global network of mayors, along with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), has launched the Global Port Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) Initiative. The initiative establishes the first global framework specifically tailored to deploy sustainability-linked loans for port decarbonisation projects worldwide. The part
  • Costamare lifts Chinese newbuild series to six boxships
    Greek containership owner Costamare has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, adding two more 3,100 teu vessels to its growing series. The New York-listed company said in its third-quarter earnings report that the vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2028 from an undisclosed Chinese shipyard. Both ships will go straight onto ...
  • Performance Shipping aframax lands two-year ExxonMobil charter
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has signed a fresh two-year charter deal for its 2013-built aframax P Long Beach with ExxonMobil's shipping arm, SeaRiver Maritime. The 105,408 dwt vessel will start the new employment at a daily rate of $30,500 upon redelivery from its current charterer, expected around mid-December 2025. The agreement adds about $21.35m ...
  • Diana Shipping nets $12.5m from fresh MOL and Bunge charters
    Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has sealed a fresh charter deal with MOL Ocean Bulk and extended another with Bunge, adding up to around $12.5m in gross revenue for the two vessels. The New York-listed company said it fixed its 2012-built 206,104 dwt newcastlemax Los Angeles to MOL at $24,000 per day, less 5% ...
  • When the technology crutch is kicked
    Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on the tech above all generation and the urgent need to rebuild seamanship and trust at sea. The worst things you can lose at sea are stability, power, and position. Lose your stability and over you go. Lose power and the wind, waves, and current take ...
  • Star Bulk tied to fresh kamsarmax orders at Hengli
    Greek dry bulk heavyweight Star Bulk Carriers has reportedly joined the latest wave of Greek bulk carrier ordering activity in China, signing up for up to six kamsarmaxes at Hengli Shipbuilding. Newbuilding sources in Greece have tied the Nasdaq-listed Athens-based company to a deal for four firm and two optional scrubber-fitted 82,000 dwt vessels with ...
  • Shipping's cyber reckoning
    Craig Wooldridge, maritime cyber baseline manager at IASME Consortium, on the importance of cybersecurity hygiene on ships. The maritime industry is increasingly reliant on digital systems to ensure the safe and efficient operation of vessels. From navigation and communication systems to cargo management and propulsion controls, ships of all classifications, regardless of their size or shape, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • Compliance confusion grows as UK ramps up sanctions pressure
    Insurers and lawyers are raising concerns that the increasingly aggressive sanctions stance of the UK means vessels engaged in a...
  • Haji-Ioannou secures win in $27m legal fight with Nobu Su
    Taiwanese fraudster shipowner and associates held liable after dissipating funds in defiance of freezing order
  • Russia takes on Venezuelan naphtha trade
    Vessels can be seen making 'clean' loadings at Russian ports and engaging in normal-looking STS transfers, but downstream the supply...
  • US-China trade deal saves Matson $80m a year in port fees
    Liner operator Matson offers a window on current trade disruptions. It is heavily involved in the transpacific trade and exposed...
  • Adani Ports' logistics division grows 92% in first half of FY2026
    Cargo handling volumes rise 11% year on year, with the port operator handling 45.5% of India's container throughput
  • Chinese shipyard poised to win Maersk's latest ULCS newbuilding contract
    New order will be be Maersk's second to be signed at New Times Shipbuilding following December 2024's contract for six...
  • Veteran Greek shipping lawyer joins Hill Dickinson Piraeus office
    Dimitris Karamacheras transfers from Watson Farley & Williams
  • S&P deal collapse case may go to Supreme Court
    Legal battle centres on who pays what when sellers pull out at last minute
  • Moby vessels listed for auction by Milan court
    MSC sold its stake in the Italian ferry operator after the Italian competition authority ruled its involvement could affect competition...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects USTR fees to remain despite suspension announcement
    Growing trade imbalances, US import tariffs and USTR port fees expected to weigh on future vehicle carrier operator revenues
  • Poland to build 'massive' port project on Baltic
    The so-called Pomerania Cape port at Swinoujscie will be built entirely by Polish entities and could cost up to $400m
  • Shipping: mad as hell and not going to take it anymore
    There are signs that shipowners are starting to get mad - to borrow a phrase from one of the most...
  • The Daily View: Flying the flag
  • CMA CGM registers 10 LNG-powered ULCs under French flag
    The move comes amid political pressure for the French giant to provide more investment and jobs toward the national economy
  • Daily Briefing
    More LPG carriers are spoofing loadings in Russia. It's not entirely clear why | Global LNG trade flows teeter on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • Matson Q3 results beat expectations despite weak trans-Pacific market
    The Jones Act carrier said pricing for expedited ocean freight stayed firm in the quarter despite lower overall volumes from China amid the trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.
  • Air freight growth remains solid as verticals support nonstop momentum
    Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.
  • US LTL 'land rush' reaches its end amid long-term freight decline
    LTL carriers are reining in capital spending on property, holding new terminals and doors in reserve as they await a hoped-for turnaround in freight demand in 2026.
  • SAL Heavy Lift, Intermarine combine under a single brand
    With a combined fleet of around 80 ships, the new structure unites SAL's services under one integrated brand specializing in heavy-lift, ultra heavy-lift, multipurpose, offshore, semi liner shipping and bulk transport.
  • Air freight growth remains solid as verticals support non-stop momentum
    Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • Shipping stocks gain after US Supreme Court questions Trump tariff power
    Most shipping shares join in the upward momentum in New York after conservative justices suggest tariffs are the realm of Congress, not the president
  • 'Resilient financial result': Odfjell reports slimmer-than-expected profit dip
    Chief executive says fourth-quarter earnings should be in line with the third
  • Frachtcontor snaps up rival broker HMC in 'strategic' deal
    Shipbroking consolidation rolls forward in Germany as merged shop eyes wider horizons
  • K Line profit slumps as dry bulk and containers drag on the bottom line
    Japanese shipowning giant has cut its annual profit forecast by almost 9% since August
  • Warship hunts pirate mothership after tanker attack
    Hijacked fishing dhow briefly signalled its position further off the Somali coast
  • International Seaways looks to Bermuda and it's not for a day at the beach
    This week's Streetwise looks at the New York owner's decision to re-domicile some subsidiaries for tax reasons
  • Ardmore secures eye-catching two-year charter rate as product tanker market climbs
    Ireland-based owner beats analysts' expectations for period deal, and for third-quarter Ebitda
  • Tanker and bulker markets are 'massively back', says Braemar boss James Gundy
    UK-broker's chief executive is bullish about second-half momentum
  • AI data centre developers competing for key gas turbine kit, Golar says
    Company plans to follow the 'same recipe' of having a single speculative FLNG unit available
  • 'Critically low': Older bulkers crowding the market as net-zero delay slows scrapping
    Broker Allied QuantumSea says oversupply risk could persist
  • Insurer West pitches for premium rise in 2026
    Club says volatile claims and inflation are behind plans for the rise
  • Latsis family sells first tanker to its US-listed vehicle in strategy pivot
    EuroHoldings pays $32m for 2015-built MR vessel
  • World's largest container ship owner sets new record for fleet size
    Carrier puts more daylight between itself and rest of the pack
  • Five Moby ropaxes to be auctioned off to repay MSC loan
    Sale of ships follows antitrust probe in the Mediterranean
  • Ship spoofing creates panic among younger seafarers
    Welfare report highlights training gaps as crew work harder for fewer rewards
  • World's largest container ship owner sets new record for fleet size
    Aponte-controlled carrier puts more daylight between itself and the rest of the pack
  • Will AI-fuelled headcount cuts make their way to shipping? It's only a matter of time
    The picture is nuanced, as some roles are enhanced by the technology
  • Golar LNG dives in with shipyards on pricing and slots for fourth FLNG unit
    Company will book long lead items for next-up floater before year-end
  • Lack of detail on port fee truce leaves Wallenius Wilhelmsen wary
    Even government officials are short on finer points after leaders publicly declare truce
  • Vitol and International Resources sign up to buy LNG from Delfin's FLNG-based US project
    New offtaker steps in as incoming floating liquefaction development nears final investment decision
  • Ultrabulk charterers triumph at Clarksons dry cargo day
    UK shipbroker welcomes record number of participants to annual bulker course
  • Greek owner Latsis orders newbuildings in China
    Hellenic player takes tally to four ships after exercising options
  • Norwegian credit fund bets on Navios' 'attractive' debut bond
    Bond market sets issuance volume record for the year
  • DHT likely to 'layer in' VLCC charters as spot strength persists, analysts say
    Lower cash breakeven makes term deals even more attractive, Frode Morkedal argues
  • Wista International president: We are in this together
    The Women's International Shipping & Trading Association has been growing in membership and in scope
  • AET orders suezmax tankers at Samsung Heavy Industries
    South Korean block maker HSG Sungdong will be constructing dual-fuel pair
  • EU risks losing Qatar's LNG over green rules, warns energy group OMV
    Austrian group wants bloc to reconsider Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive after QatarEnergy boss's warning
  • Eastern Pacific inks debut VLCC order as Idan Ofer returns to big tankers
    Shipowner has been tempted back into the market by tightening dynamics and price
  • Norden extends contract of affreightment with world's largest wood pellet producer
    Contract, initially signed in 2012, has been adjusted
  • End of sanctions will lead to oil glut, says Gunvor boss
    Torbjorn Tornqvist says sanctioned Russian oil will end up in the market one way or another
  • Cruise ship owner faces liquidation by French court
    Nantes-based operation bought Silversea Cruises vessel in 2022
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares jump after 'sound' quarter
    Analysts see US port fees weighing on fourth quarter
  • Yangzijiang Maritime Development raises close to $4m on Singapore listing
    The newly created company will focus on maritime and shipbuilding investment
  • Position Green brings in more shipping clients as ESG platform grows
    Over 100 shipping companies use Position Green's services
  • Stainless Tankers sees chemical tonnage tightening next year with greater clarity on tariffs
    Oslo-listed owner lowers rate forecasts in short term, but is more hopeful of improvements in 2026
  • Fujian Guohang tears up order for bulkers at Chinese shipyard
    Owner says it is refocusing on vessels suited for international trade
  • Braemar says second-half conditions improving as it targets acquisitions in 'fragmented' market
    Shipbroker's first-half performance hit by softer rates and a weaker dollar
  • Stolt-Nielsen buys UK tank operator Suttons
    Acquisition adds more than 11,000 ISO tank containers to Stolt's fleet
  • DOF Group raises dividend as profit rises in third quarter
    Offshore service company sees 'high tendering activity across regions'
  • ONE cuts 2025 profit forecast by more than half
    Flood of newbuildings exerts strong downward pressure on already depressed freight rates
  • Brokers link Meghna Group to $32.5m Japanese bulker acquisition
    However, other ships linked to Bangladesh owner this year have ended up in Greek fleets
  • US-China deal spares Matson from $80m-per-year port fee exposure
    US owner waiting to see if it can get refund on fees it has already paid
  • HSBC says port fees pause is direct reprieve for China's Cosco Shipping Holdings
    But analysts are not confident that recent rate rises will continue
  • Navigator Holdings hikes capital return policy and delivers in-line quarter
    New York-listed gas carrier owner

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • LATEST: NTSB crash investigators try to minimize disruption for UPS customers
    The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an exhaustive examination of the events leading up to the crash of a UPS MD-11 freighter on Tuesday, but hopes to quickly finish evidence collection on the Louisville airfield so UPS can resume critical shipping activity.
  • Panama Canal fights drought with $8.5B plan to secure future trade
    As climate volatility intensifies, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez says a new reservoir and diversified cargo infrastructure are essential to protect the canal's future.
  • Shares of largest US container line buoyed by tariff outlook
    Matson saw its shares gain as a positive outlook for China-related shipping outweighed weaker financial results in the third quarter.

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In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
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%
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
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
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
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.
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
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.
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
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%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
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
››› 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
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
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