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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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Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
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