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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
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  • 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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Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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