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Exim India web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Able Shipping Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd. marks 25 years of excellence in the trade
  • India showcases its maritime investment potential in London
  • MSC leads global cellular fleet growth in H1 2025
  • India plans 8 mega clusters to revolutionise shipbuilding industry
  • Exporters relieved as Trump extends tariff date to Aug. 1
  • IMO calls for intense diplomatic efforts to stop attacks on ships in the Red Sea
  • Weekly ocean container shipping market update
  • Cyprus firms to invest Rs 10,000 cr. in India's shipping
  • Steel import dips by 30 pc in Q1 FY26
  • CCI approves acquisition of stake in SmartShift Logistics Solutions

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • AI at the wheel
  • Globe Air Cargo Switzerland wins Thai Airways GSSA deal
  • Joint Mol / Kinetics floating data centre project
  • Pioneering drone-based express deliveries in the Nordics
  • UK approves infrastructure upgrade
  • Geodis names Americas CEO
  • Strategic expansion boosts Acito's overseas services
  • WA commits AUD 204 million to ports
  • New commercial director for Chep España
  • Bilbao further digitalising port rail planning
  • ATC secures HALO loan for freighter expansion
  • DHL ups robot deployment in the UK

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • Europe's barge operators struggle with low water and few other options
  • Shipping lines are sub-letting tonnage to profit from firm charter market
  • Led by Rhenus, 'Big Logistics' named and shamed in Italy
  • Insight into Intra-Americas: South America-North America
  • US freight woes: catching 'inflection' early with XPO and ArcBest?
  • China offers European forwarders automotive logistics opportunities
  • Clear choice for shippers and forwarders, thanks to Rijeka terminal moves
  • Shipper consortia one way to avoid volatility and sudden surcharges

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Marine Log web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • VIDEO: Artemis eFoiler CTV in action at Scottish wind farm
    A demonstration project led by Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, has successfully completed a technical demonstration of a dual propulsion Artemis eFoiler CTV at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm on the east coast
  • Damen set to make a fast delivery of a Fast Ferry 4212
    Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with South Korea's Starline Co. Ltd. for the delivery of a new Damen Fast Ferry 4212. Available from stock at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in
  • Davie acquires Finland's Enersense Offshore
    Hard on the heels of its agreement to acquire Gulf Copper's Texas shipyards, Canadian shipbuilder Davie is on the acquisition trail again, this time in Finland. Quebec-based Davie, which is the owner
  • Port Fourchon moves ahead on Argent LNG project
    At its monthly board meeting on July 9, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission announced it approved the payment and acquisition of a 743-acre tract from the State of Louisiana, paving the way
  • Eco Boss Cap propeller hub now in production
    EcoNavis Solutions, a spin-off from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland has begun production of its patented Eco Boss Cap propeller hub, marking the transformation of a university-led research project into an
  • JAXPORT now first U.S. Southeast port of call following Premier Alliance service change
    The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is now the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier Alliance's East Coast 3 (EC3) container service, which directly connects Jacksonville with ports in Thailand,

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Container News web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • India's shipyards set sail to challenge China in the Indian Ocean
    As China welds its two mammoth state-owned builders into a single leviathan, India is responding with a very different playbook: partnerships, policy nudges and a dash of Korean know-how. The result is a fast-moving shipbuilding contest that could reshape who services and ultimately controls merchant fleets criss-crossing the Indian Ocean. On 4 July, Cochin Shipyard Limited inked a sweeping memor
  • Fight over new Santos terminal underscores competition among shipping lines
    Ambiguous bidding criteria has delayed the auction to operate the new Tecon 10 mega-terminal in Brazil's Santos port, the largest in South America. Initially, Brazil's National Waterway Transportation Agency's (Antaq) original proposal allowed all interested parties to submit bids with no restrictions
  • EcoNavis begins production of Eco Boss Cap
    EcoNavis Solutions has officially kicked off production of its innovative Eco Boss Cap. Eco Boss Cap is a new propeller hub retrofit designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce cavitation. What began as a research initiative out of the University of Strathclyde has now moved from concept to commercial reality. The first unit, destined for installation on a general cargo vessel, has been cast a
  • CONPAS enables direct export container booking at Hanshin Port
    Container Fast Pass (CONPAS), a port information system developed and operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), will allow container shipping companies to make bookings for loaded export containers delivered to Hanshin Port starting 14 July 2025. Currently, container shipping companies must make such bookings through shipping agents, but from 14 July 2025, th
  • Cargo-partner grows UK road services from Bradford
    Cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., marks a significant milestone in its UK operations, expanding its road transport services from Bradford, the newly named UK City of Culture 2025. The announcement aligns with Bradford's rising profile both culturally and economically, adding momentum to Cargo Partner's presence in the region. Bradford office, located in the heart of
  • Port of Long Beach to offer free harbor cruises
    The Port of Long Beach is inviting the public aboard for a rare, up-close look at one of the world's busiest seaports this Saturday, July 12. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking Green Port Policy, the Port will host a series of free harbor cruises, no reservations required. This special event will feature five narrated boat tours throughout the day, each lasting 90 minute
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Transpacific ocean rates continue to slide
    "President Trump signed an executive order on Monday extending the pause of the White House's reciprocal tariff roll outs for a long list of US trading partners from July 9th to August 1st. Trump also sent letters to the governments of fourteen countries communicating the extension and specifying the tariff rate that will go into effect in a few weeks. These tariff levels were generally similar t
  • GEODIS rolls out new digital sales platform
    GEODIS has officially launched a new fully digital sales platform in France, in a move aimed at making logistics more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses. The new digital channel is now available directly from the company's website. In just a few clicks, business customers can request a quote, pay for their order online and schedule a pickup for their goods. The new digital channel ca
  • Port Newark adds new electric truck charging station
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has unveiled a new electric truck charging station at Port Newark. This is a significant move toward reducing emissions in drayage operations and supporting the region's broader clean energy goals. Located at the truck welcome center, the station includes four high-powered, 350-kilowatt DC fast chargers. The idea is to offer truck drivers a convenient
  • China's decision to merge the main shipyards reflects an attempt to maritime dominance
    China's recent decision to merge its two massive shipbuilding conglomerates, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has quietly set the stage for a fundamental shift in the global maritime order. With final approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the RMB 115.2 billion share-swap consolidates more than 400 billion yuan in assets under a s
  • CMA CGM reaches 4 Million TEU milestone
    Based on Alphaliner's latest report, French container shipping powerhouse CMA CGM has officially crossed the 4 million TEU mark in operated capacity. This growth cemented its position as the third-largest container carrier globally, leaving behind MSC (6.7 million TEU) and Maersk (4.6 million TEU). This new milestone not only highlights CMA CGM's impressive fleet growth, but also reflects the gro
  • Global Ship Lease receives affirmed credit ratings and stable outlooks
    Global Ship Lease announced that three major credit rating agencies have reaffirmed the company's credit ratings and maintained stable outlooks. Moody's Investors Service upheld its Ba2 Corporate Family Rating, S&P Global Ratings confirmed its BB+ long-term issuer credit rating, and Kroll Bond Rating Agency also affirmed a BB+ corporate rating, along with a BBB/stable investment grade rating for
  • European carriers dominate global container shipping
    In the ever-evolving landscape of global container shipping, European carriers continue to hold a commanding lead, despite fierce competition from Asia. According to the latest data from Alphaliner's Top 30 container shipping companies, European shipping lines collectively control 55.1% of the global container fleet capacity
  • KWE expands partnership with Cathay Pacific
    Kintetsu World Express (KWE) signed an expanded agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways to extend its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through 2027. KWE steps up its commitment to cutting carbon emissions in the air cargo sector. This latest deal builds on an established partnership between the two companies, which began with pilot discussions back in 2021. KWE was one of the founding partici
  • Wärtsilä to power major mining project in Pakistan
    Wärtsilä has landed a major contract to supply a 204-megawatt power plant for the Reko Diq copper-gold mining project in Pakistan. The plant will run on a dozen Wärtsilä 50-series engines and is designed to deliver a dependable, cost-effective energy source in one of Pakistan's most remote regions. The order was placed by Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) and booked by Wärtsilä during Q2 2025. Deliv
  • Everllence reaches landmark ME-GI engine
    Everllence CEO Dr Uwe Lauber presented Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen and Managing Director Fleet Silke Lehmköster with a commemorative plaque celebrating Hapag-Lloyd's purchase of an Everllence B&W 7G95ME-GI dual-fuel engine, the 1,000th ME-GI ordered to date. The engine is destined for a container vessel now under construction at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding. Habben Jansen highlighted th
  • ABS approves new floating turbine
    American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted an approval in principle (AIP) to Hanwha Ocean for its newly designed floating wind turbine platform. The concept, called WindHive 15-H3, is a semisubmersible platform designed to support 15-megawatt (MW) turbines using three hexagonal columns. The innovative structure has gone through a thorough review process by ABS, ensuring compliance with both cl
  • Bilbao Port Authority launches new train planning and tracking service
    The Bilbao Port Authority has introduced a new telematic service within its e-puertobilbao platform, specifically designed to enhance train operations at the Port of Bilbao. This new feature, known as the eportua train service, is tailored for stakeholders involved in rail transport, including traffic controllers, railway companies, and maritime terminals, aiming to improve coordination, communic
  • Tariff deadline delay creates more market uncertainty
    Continued uncertainty over the enforcement of US tariffs has unsettled the markets again as the Trump administration delays import duties until 1 August but reveals tax levels on 14 countries. Having announced 25% tariffs on Japanese and South Korean exports on 7 July, there appeared to be some discrepancy over the implementation date, with treasury secretary Scott Bessent finally clearing up the
  • How Cape of Good Hope rerouting is skyrocketing container loss risk
    The 2024 data from the World Shipping Council and South African Maritime Safety Authority underscores a specific and growing operational risk for global shipping: increased container loss due to rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, which has replaced the Red Sea-Suez Canal corridor for many vessels due to geopolitical instability. The prime suspect is geography. Source: WSC Report With liner s
  • Folk Maritime expands South Red Sea service
    Folk Maritime Services Company has announced the enhancement of its South Red Sea Service, introducing a revised rotation aimed at boosting regional trade connectivity. The updated service will operate on a 10-day loop from Jeddah Islamic Port (JED), connecting major Red Sea ports in a streamlined sequence: JED - Port Sudan (PZU) - JED - Djibouti (DJI) - Aden (ADE) - JED. The move reinforces Jedd
  • Emirates SkyCargo launches specialized solution for aircraft engine transport
    Emirates SkyCargo has unveiled a new specialized product, designed specifically for the secure and efficient transport of one of aviation's most critical and high-value assets: aircraft engines. The solution falls under a newly introduced vertical, Aerospace and Engineering, aimed at providing precision handling, rapid transit, and technical expertise for complex aerospace cargo. "With world-clas

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Splash web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • Trafigura takes stake in ZeroNorth
    Global commodities powerhouse Trafigura has taken a strategic equity stake in a well-known vessel optimisation brand, ZeroNorth. The new partnership will see ZeroNorth's platform deployed across Trafigura's controlled fleet of over 350 vessels, including its voyage optimisation systems, emissions analytics and vessel reporting tools. While financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, th
  • Hanwha Shipping bags third VLCC newbuild
    Hanwha Shipping, the shipowning arm of South Korean builder Hanwha Ocean, has added another vessel to its growing in-house fleet, placing an order for an additional VLCC. The Okpo-based yard - formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) - is scheduled to deliver the 300,000 dwt scrubber-fitted supertanker in mid-2027. Hanwha Shipping was ...
  • Navios Maritime adds to South Korean boxship newbuild series
    Greece's Navios Maritime Partners is ramping up its exposure in the container shipping sector with a fresh order for four modern boxships at South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction. The Angeliki Frangou-led company is understood to have signed for four 8,000 teu vessels, in a deal valued at approximately $440m, building on its prior orderbook ...
  • Sinokor books four boxships at HD Hyundai yards
    South Korean shipowner Sinokor Merchant Marine has placed an order with compatriot shipbuilder HD Hyundai, securing four containerships in a deal valued at KRW 834.8bn ($611m). HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of HD Hyundai, revealed the contract in a stock exchange filing, without disclosing the counterparty, but shipbuilding sources have named ...
  • Trump wipes out subsidies for wind and solar power
    US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order to eliminate subsidies for green energy sources, more precisely wind and solar power, as he makes another step on his warpath against renewable energy. The order directs the secretary of the treasury to terminate the clean electricity production and investment tax credits for wind and solar ...
  • Sedna extends acquisition streak with Dataloy Systems buy
    UK-based Sedna is pressing ahead with its expansion in the maritime tech space with the acquisition of Norwegian voyage management software specialist Dataloy Systems. Bergen-based Dataloy Systems, with over 20 years of experience, serves a global client roster that includes Saga Welco, Golden Ocean, Stena Bulk, and Klaveness. The company's platform supports voyage planning, chartering, ...
  • Northern Drilling wins $40m deal for campaign off Namibia
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won a contract for one of its rigs with a subsidiary of Rhino Resources. The deal is for the 2018-built Deepsea Mira for operations in Namibia set to start in mid-July 2025. The contract includes one firm well for Rhino, one firm well for ...
  • War risk soars as Red Sea reels from deadly Houthi attacks
    Maritime security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has deteriorated sharply after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched devastating attacks on two commercial vessels, raising alarm across the global shipping industry and triggering a steep surge in war risk premiums. The Houthis released a video yesterday showing what appears to be the deliberate sinking of ...
  • Aker Solutions to modify Equinor platform for subsea tie-in
    Norway's Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Equinor to prepare the topside of the Troll C offshore platform to receive and process production from the Fram Sør tie-in. Fram Sør will be developed as a subsea tie-in to Troll C and will utilise the existing processing capacity on the platform. The area is ...
  • Genco tied to Nissen cape acquisition
    Brokers' sources tell Splash that Japanese owner Nissen Shipping has let go of one of its many modern capes, selling the 2020-built Bulk Ginza-a 182,900 dwt, Imabari-built cape-for just under $64m. The ship is noted to have been sold on a forward delivery basis and will be delivered to its new owner at the end ...
  • Transworld takes on its largest boxships to date
    Dubai-based Transworld Group has acquired two 2,478 teu sister ships - Seaspan Loga and Seaspan Hannover - from Canadian shipowner Seaspan Corp, according to Alphaliner. The total transaction value is $27.5m, with Seaspan Loga sold for $13.2m and Seaspan Hannover for $14.3m. The acquisition adds two larger feedermax vessels to Transworld's growing portfolio, pushing its ...
  • CMA CGM hits 4m teu milestone
    Alphaliner is reporting French container shipping giant CMA CGM has officially crossed the 4m teu threshold in operated capacity this week. The achievement cements CMA CGM's position as the world's third-largest container carrier, trailing only MSC (6.7m teu) and Maersk (4.6m teu). This latest milestone represents a quadrupling of CMA CGM's size over the past ...
  • Davie acquires second Finnish shipyard
    Davie, the Québec-based international shipbuilder and owner of Helsinki Shipyard, is acquiring Enersense Offshore, another Finnish shipyard based in Mäntyluoto, a port district of the city of Pori. The smaller yard will be used to supply local steel to Helsinki Shipyard as well as to Davie's operations in North America. "This deal will reinforce our ...
  • LS Marine Solution picked for cabling work on South Korean offshore wind farm
    South Korean subsea cable contractor LS Marine Solution has been selected as the preferred bidder for the subsea cable installation portion of the Shinan Ui offshore wind project. The 390MW project is being developed by a consortium led by Hanwha Ocean and SK E&S affiliate SK Eternix. The project is set to be the starting ...
  • K Shipbuilding put up for sale
    South Korea's revitalised mid-sized shipbuilder, K Shipbuilding, has been officially put on the market, with owners targeting a sale price of up to KRW1trn ($730m). The sale marks a dramatic turnaround for the former STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, which had once been under court receivership following the 2008 global financial crisis. Once the world's fourth-largest ...
  • Kerala sues MSC for $1.1bn over environmental disaster caused by sinking of 28-year-old boxship
    The Kerala state government has filed an admiralty suit against Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), seeking $1.1bn in compensation for environmental and economic damages resulting from the sinking of the MSC Elsa-3 off the state's coast on May 25. The Liberian-flagged, 1997-built containership, en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, capsized approximately 13 nautical miles off Alappuzha ...
  • Samsung Heavy bags preliminary deal for Mozambique's second FLNG unit
    Samsung Heavy said the deal to construct a floating liquefied natural gas unit was signed with a European shipping company operating in Africa. The preliminary contract for the FLNG unit is worth 869.4bn won ($637m). According to the company's statement, the final agreement is expected to be signed later. The preliminary contract will expire at ...
  • $1.3bn set to be spent developing Hamburg port
    Germany's top port, Hamburg, has unveiled a sweeping infrastructure investment of €1.1bn ($1.29bn) aimed at modernising its container handling capabilities at the Waltershofer Hafen. This large-scale development will significantly upgrade navigational access, expand terminal capacity, and usher in an era of automated and climate-friendly operations. At the heart of the investment lies a strategic

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • US sanctions more 'shadow banking' entities facilitating Iranian oil trades
    The US slapped more sanctions on entities involved in facilitating Iran's oil exports, designating 22 entities in Hong Kong, the...
  • Peak season may have already peaked as Trump tariffs darken outlook
    The main effect of Trump's tariffs on container shipping in the first half was on timing - frontloading and pauses. During...
  • Red Sea rescue falls to private security in the absence of any naval assets
    The conspicuous absence of any naval vessels available to help defend two ships sunk by the Houthis this week, or...
  • Latsis Group orders up to four boxships in China
    Order for 1,900 teu vessels at Huangpu Wenchong comes amid increased focus on feeder segment
  • Why shipowners need cyber insurance as well as H&M and P&I
    'A few lines of code can bring a marine shipping business to a grinding halt,' says Lockton's Pordham
  • Secondhand boxship market suffering from limited supply of sales candidates
    Despite geopolitical uncertainties, buying interest remains strong across all vessel size segments
  • Eleven sea robberies in Singapore Strait in one week raises concerns over record-high year
    While most cases remain low in severity, enhanced patrols and vigilance are urged to prevent further escalation
  • WTW launches $200m cargo facility
    New facility is designed to safeguard cargo owners from geopolitical risks such as terrorism, war and political violence
  • Fujian Highton invests $65m to expand dry bulker fleet
    Tight supply and expected rise in trade volumes are driving the fleet renewal in dry market
  • Houthis take 'several' of sunk bulker's crew
    UPDATED: A number of the crew from Eternity C who abandoned ship have been picked up by Houthi forces. The...
  • Vehicle carrier markets still buoyant but clouds on the horizon
    Strong newbuilding ordering activity of recent years is now over, says Veson Nautical associate director, valuation & analytics, Dan Nash
  • The Daily View: Reassessing risk
  • Taiwanese shipbuilders caught in Beijing's cross-straits export controls
    CSBC says the impact is minor, but Chinese shipbuilding experts suggest the ban could potentially raise building costs for Taiwanese...
  • Daily Briefing
    Houthi attacks raise risk assessment questions for Red Sea transits | Three dead and two injured as Houthi attacks continue...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • New Houthi attacks likely kill hopes of shipping returning to Red Sea this year
    With two attacks on commercial vessels in recent days, including one that killed three mariners, any thought that the risk in the Red Sea was easing to the point the Suez route might be restored in the near future has vanished.
  • MSC outstripping rivals on new capacity for 2025: Alphaliner
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is furthering its lead in vessel tonnage so far this year as it absorbs more than double the amount of new capacity added by No. 2 carrier Maersk.
  • US retailers upgrade import forecast after tariff deadline extended to Aug. 1
    But the mini-rush will be short-lived, with imports falling month-to-month between August and November, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said in their latest Global Port Tracker.
  • India-US 'Indamex' string drops Charleston, adds more ships to bolster reliability
    The moves by CMA CGM were made to improve westbound transit times that remain a challenge due to ongoing vessel diversions around southern Africa.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • Red Sea rescue tug operator wins two-year sanctions battle
    Dubai-based Swedish Management continued to operate in the world's most dangerous shipping zone despite listing
  • Shipping industry groups call for defence of freedom of navigation after Houthi attacks
    Tragic incidents reveal need to protect vital sea lanes, five associations say
  • Daring to be different: The shipping pioneers backing sail-powered ships
    Confident, courageous, unconventional or mad? These are the shipping leaders pursuing the winds of change
  • Houthi video shows second ship sinking in three days as deadly campaign restarts
    Yemeni group takes shipping world by surprise, sinking Greek bulkers trading with Israel
  • Houthis claim to have 'rescued' crew from Greek bulker they sunk
    Nineteen seafarers are missing from Cosmoship-managed vessel, which Yemeni rebels sank
  • 'No premium I could charge to cover this': Deadly return of Houthis sees war risk insurers pull back
    Insurance sources report offer of cover has been withdrawn after devastating double strike by Houthi militants
  • Pankaj Khanna-led Heidmar moves on Marinakis boxship
    CEO calls deal key milestone as firm expands beyond tankers and bulkers
  • US tariffs fail to dent resilient car carrier volumes
    Time charter rates have fallen in the sector, but Asian exports keep up, analyst say
  • Majority of crew missing from Greek bulker attacked by Houthis
    Search and rescue operation underway for the Eternity C's seafarers
  • Marielena Procopiou venture Akrotiri Tankers resumes expansion with clean carrier buy
    Fledgling company stays focused on LR1s, acquiring 15-year-old unit from Hellenic peer Prime Marine
  • Sedna extends acquisition streak with fourth purchase in eight months
    London-based maritime communications platform has bought a Norwegian firm in latest deal
  • HFW partners set for bigger payouts as profit hits new record
    Shipping and insurance law firm pushes revenue to all-time high
  • Tor Olav Troim-linked venture flips drillships first ordered by John Fredriksen
    Eldorado Drilling, which included hotel tycoon Petter Stordalen as an investor, offloads pair delivered last year
  • Trafigura buys into ZeroNorth as it signs 350-ship fleet deal
    Charterer and owner to use optimisation services in another win for Danish tech company
  • MSC pulls away from rest of liner pack as fleet hits 6.6m teu
    French carrier CMA CGM's fleet breaches 4m teu to close in on second-largest carrier, Maersk
  • Russian roulette: Sabotage attacks create a new world order of risk for shipping and its mainstream owners
    A series of explosions on vessels calling at Russian ports has supercharged risk, but how can shipping price that in?
  • Second quarter LNG freight market flurry unlikely to change fundamentals, brokers say
    Shops marshal their thoughts on mid-2025 market, with one saying the sector is 'navigating rough waters'
  • Excelerate Energy set to upgrade FSRU in Brazil with reliquefaction unit
    Company's newbuilding launched in South Korea as name of as-yet unemployed unit filters out
  • HFW partners set for bigger pay-outs as profit hits new record
    Shipping and insurance law firm also pushes up revenue to all-time high
  • Pirate attacks on shipping up 50% in first half of 2025
    Incidents in Singapore Straits make up 63% of total
  • Twenty crew members missing from Greek bulker attacked by Houthis
    Search and rescue operation underway for the Eternity C's seafarers
  • Fresh delays hit Cyprus LNG terminal project while FSRU awaits 'missing components'
    Saga of delayed regas unit rumbles on as state-run energy company reveals cost of its stay off Malaysia
  • Suezmax tankers and LNG carriers buck trend among cautious buyers
    Veson Nautical says uncertainty and regulatory tightening have been suppressing S&P appetite
  • Clarion Shipping buys feeder ship for first Nigerian container line
    New cabotage operator launches with the Ocean Dragon
  • Newbuild market boosts Kongsberg's maritime revenue and profit growth
    CEO Geir Haoy sees significant demand for energy-efficient solutions
  • Houthis renew war on shipping with new tactics and targets
    Yemeni militant group learns that getting out on the water works, with fewer naval forces to stop them
  • Global disruption shaping the way owners think about risk, timing and capital, analysts say
    Veson Nautical analyses how industry has coped in turbulent six months - and what lies ahead
  • Mediterranean shipping in crisis as migrant flows from Libya surge
    Situation worsens after breakdown of relations between European Union and Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar
  • June performance bodes well for Hoegh Autoliners' second quarter
    Volumes remained high, prompting Fearnleys to wonder if quarterly performance could best expectations
  • Investment fund and bank 'to sell' K Shipbuilding after riding order boom
    South Korean media cite sources saying yard will be offered at KRW 500bn
  • Shell and BP return to Libya in potential boost for tanker demand
    New hydrocarbon projects to be assessed in the North African country
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers trades through Middle East chaos as earnings outstrip MR tankers
    Norwegian owner deployed more capacity in caustic soda trades during second quarter
  • LNG rates see 'bumpy upward trend' with record newbuilding deliveries to squeeze seasonality
    Shops marshal their thoughts on mid-2025 market, with one saying the sector is 'navigating rough waters'
  • The making of 'Solvang 2.0': The inside story of landmark BlackRock deal
    Solvang CEO Edvin Endresen sees LPG joint venture as long-term platform for growth
  • Newbuild market boosts Kongsberg's maritime revenue and profit growth
    CEO Geir Haoy sees significant demand for energy-efficient solutions
  • Mastermind in Shell gasoil heist slapped with 25-year jail sentence
    He and his syndicate had misappropriated close to 154,000mt of MGO worth $78m
  • Singapore-based Richland Bulk adds two bulkers via Chinese leasing deals
    With two panamaxes in the bag, dry bulk player now controls a fleet of three vessels
  • Fujian Highton plans to splash $65m on bulk carriers
    Upcoming acquisitions will push its secondhand vessel spending over for past year to more than $300m
  • Japan's Nissen Kaiun pockets $75m from eye-catching sale of large container ship
    Deal follows delivery of German-owned boxship worth $96m to Economou's TMS Group

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American Shipper web site
JULY 9, 2025
  • June rebound as West Coast containers best East, Gulf ports
    Containerized imports through U.S. ports staged a modest comeback in June following a sharp drop in May.

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T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
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The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
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