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Exim India web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • South East CEO Conclave and Awards 2025 sees stellar participation in a captivating deliberation and recognition of excellence
  • India seen as APAC's top logistics hub: CBRE
  • TVS ILP lists its Infra Investment Trust on National Stock Exchange
  • VOC Port handles 80 pc more limestone in Q1
  • Chinese regulator clears merger of shipbuilding giants CSSC, CSIC
  • Suez Canal Authority suspends specific dry bulk vessel rebate
  • India showcases Maritime Vision 2047 and emerging investment opportunities in the UK
  • Attacks on commercial ships cannot become normalised or weaponised as political tools: WSC
  • Agricultural exports have potential to surge to INR 20 lakh crore: Goyal
  • India's Q-commerce market is set to grow 3X by FY28

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 11, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Hauliers add surcharge for collections from congested London Gateway
  • Loadstar leader: copper tariffs will put the cart before the horse...
  • Yang Ming eyes services to east coast South America ports
  • With billions to burn, shipping lines fear nothing in H2 25
  • Sudden spike belies 'boring' transatlantic airfreight market
  • Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' falls short of US air cargo infrastructure needs
  • Avianca Cargo navigates a dual-track expansion strategy
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Marine Log web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Freire launches new French oceanographic vessel Anita Conti
    The Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, yesterday launched the research vessel Anita Conti. The family-owned yard was selected in July 2023 to build the advanced vessel by the French national Institute of
  • Podcast: The future of green ferry transit
    In this episode of Marine Log's Listen Up! podcast, we're joined by Seamus Murphy, executive director of San Francisco Bay Ferry, the public ferry system operated by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority

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Container News web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • After the Conflict: How Pakistan's ports are reshaping their operations
    Islamabad is recalibrating its maritime strategy to secure national interests and foster regional economic ties, after the tensions between Pakistan and India recently. The shift is particularly evident in the country's port operations, where new developments are aimed not only at improving efficiency but also at asserting greater control over strategic maritime infrastructure. From Gwadar to Por
  • DHL Global Forwarding appoints new U.S. CEO
    DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Michael Young as its new CEO for the United States, effective August 1, 2025. The move follows the planned departure of current U.S. CEO Robert Reiter. Young, who currently leads DHL Global Forwarding operations in the UK and Ireland and serves as President of Global Motorsports, brings over 30 years of experience to the role. His career spans senior commercial
  • Konecranes to supply more cranes to Super Terminais
    Brazilian terminal operator Super Terminais is expanding its equipment fleet with the order of three more Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 mobile harbor cranes, reinforcing its commitment to meet growing cargo demand along the Amazon River. The new cranes are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026. This latest investment follows the company's initial acquisition of the world's first thre
  • Shipping industry calls for action after deadly Red Sea attacks
    Leading global shipping associations have issued a joint statement condemning the recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, which have resulted in the loss of innocent seafarers' lives. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA), INTERCARGO, and INTERTANKO have come together in a unified message urging for greater protection
  • Liebherr delivers 2,000th mobile harbour crane to Marcegaglia
    A major milestone was reached in European port logistics on 8 July, as Liebherr officially handed over its 2,000th mobile harbour crane, to steel industry leader Marcegaglia at the Port of Ravenna. The new crane, now the largest in Marcegaglia's local fleet, will be used primarily for handling steel coils, billets, and plates. The handover ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both comp
  • Barcelona Port kicks off first Shore Power Project
    The Port of Barcelona has officially launched its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) project for cruise ships, marking a major step in its wider electrification strategy. The initiative, awarded to Danish engineering firm PowerCon A/S, will focus on installing a shore power system at the MSC terminal on the Adossat wharf. The €12.2 million contract includes not only the design and installation of t
  • Researcher urges caution for South Korean shipbuilders eyeing tie-ups with US peers
    The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) is calling on the country's shipbuilders to assess the risks before working with US shipbuilders. KEXIM's Overseas Economics Research Centre director Yang Jong-seo, said at a seminar last week that South Korean shipbuilders should follow their Japanese peers, and suggest creating a joint fund with US shipbuilders to finance collaborations. The seminar was h
  • Hiab set to finalize sale of MacGregor
    Hiab Corporation is moving forward with the final stages of its planned divestment of MacGregor, having now received all required regulatory approvals. The company expects the transaction to officially close on 31th of July. The sale, first announced in November 2024 involves the transfer of the MacGregor business to investment funds managed by Triton. Earlier this month, Hiab confirmed that all
  • NWSA launches first Zero-Emission Drayage program
    Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has announced its first-ever incentive program to support the deployment of zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks. Also, this program includes support for building out charging infrastructure across the Puget Sound region. The initiative marks a significant milestone in Washington State's push toward cleaner freight movement. This program is a major step toward reduc
  • OrbitMI joins Smart Maritime Council
    OrbitMI, a maritime software provider recognized for its data-driven SaaS solutions, has officially joined the Smart Maritime Council, reinforcing its commitment to greater industry collaboration and digital standardization. OrbitMI is aligning itself with an industry-wide effort to create shared technology standards and improve interoperability. Also, this joint unlocks the full potential of con
  • How the 2025 rerouting is redefining global shipping?
    Since the beginning of 2025, global maritime trade has undergone a tectonic shift. The once-routine voyage through the Red Sea has become a calculated gamble, as persistent Houthi missile attacks have turned the Suez Canal corridor into a high-risk route. In response, shipping giants are charting new courses around the Cape of Good Hope and Africa is suddenly front and center in a global reroutin
  • Maersk to adjust peak season surcharge on Far East Asia-Mediterranean
    Maersk has announced an upcoming adjustment to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from Far East Asia to the Mediterranean, covering the E2W - FEA to MED trade lanes. The revised surcharge will apply to relevant contracts starting from 15 July 2025, based on the Price Calculation Date (PCD). The PSS is intended to support continued service reliability during periods of high demand. Custo
  • Maersk opens integrated cold chain hub
    Maersk has officially launched a new integrated packing and cold storage facility in Olmos, Peru, marking a strategic move to strengthen the country's growing fresh fruit export sector. The facility aims to ensure greater speed, efficiency, and product freshness from farm to global markets, as demand for Peruvian produce continues to rise. Located in the Lambayeque region, one of Peru's most dyna
  • Capacity overload expected to send spot rates crashing
    A 288% increase in the in vessel orders in the first half of this year suggests that the container ship ordering spree remains in full flow according to data from Veson Nautical's mid-year report. Veson is a maritime platform based in the UK that offers services across the all the maritime sectors, its latest report suggests that ships will continue to be delivered at a rate that exceeds demand f
  • Top Gaming Peripherals That Can Transform Your Performance (2025)
    Gaming Mice: Where Milliseconds Matter Today's gaming mice have evolved dramatically, offering features that were unimaginable just a few years ago. The technology powering these devices has become so advanced that professional players can actually feel the difference. The Razer Viper V3 Pro stands at the forefront with its Focus Pro 35K sensor and revolutionary 8000Hz polling rate. At just 54g,
  • MSC adjusts two services
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced the temporary suspension of its Pearl service, with no timeline yet set for its return, in response to the current transpacific market conditions. MSC will adjust its Orient and Sentosa services. The Orient service will now include Haiphong in its rotation. The updated routing will be: Haiphong - Ningbo - Shanghai - Busan - Long Beach - Oakland . Mea
  • What could be the impact of the new round of volatility in the Red Sea?
    The Red Sea once again is slipping into volatility after Houthi renewed their attacks on commercial vessels, an indicator that the militant group still maintains its operational capabilities despite continuous strikes from the US and Israeli forces. According to new Jefferies figures, overall Suez Canal transits in the first half of 2025 are down 55% compared with 2023. The headline numbers mask
  • JAXPORT first Southeast port in Premier Alliance service change
    Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is now the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier Alliance's revised East Coast 3 (EC3) container service, enhancing direct trade links with key Asian ports. Operated weekly by Ocean Network Express, HMM, and Yang Ming, the updated rotation offers faster transit from Asia to Jacksonville-cutting shipping times by up to five days. The EC3 service con
  • Global bunker prices show average growth
    Global bunker indices tracked by Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) continued their moderate growth amid signs of relative market stabilization. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$1.65, although it still remains significantly below the US$500.00 mark. The VLSFO index also showed an upward movement, adding US$5.22 to reach USD 565.79/MT. The most notable increase was recorded in the MGO index, which r
  • Tesco to open cutting-edge Distribution Hub
    Tesco has unveiled plans for a major new distribution centre at DP World's London Gateway, marking a multi-million-pound investment to support its growing UK store network and long-term logistics strategy. The new facility, slated to open in 2029, will serve as a key part of Tesco's efforts to future-proof its supply chain. With the retailer's store network continuing to expand, the upcoming site
  • GES sells Rotterdam Terminal
    Global Energy Storage Group (GES) has announced the completion of the sale of its Rotterdam terminal to Tepsa, a European operator specializing in bulk liquid and gas storage. The facility, located in the Europoort area of the Port of Rotterdam, includes 212,000 cubic meters of tank storage and around 18 hectares of development land. The sale marks a strategic move for GES, which is shifting its
  • 5G network deployed at major UK Ports
    Hutchison Ports (UK) has successfully completed the rollout of a private 5G network across the Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International Port, creating one of the UK's largest private 5G infrastructures. The network provides fast, secure, and reliable communication to support both traditional and autonomous vehicles and equipment. The introduction of 5G enables greater bandwidth and reduced la
  • Port of Piraeus approves historic dividend at annual meeting
    The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Piraeus Port Authority (PPA S.A.) was successfully held recently, with a strong quorum of 83.56% participating and all proceedings conducted in full compliance with regulatory requirements. Shareholders received detailed updates on all agenda items, including a comprehensive review of the company's strategy implementation and tangible results. All pro
  • China Classification Society powers the world's first methanol-fueled engine
    Dalian Marine Diesel delivered a methanol dual-fuel, low-speed main engine following inspection and certification by China Classification Society. Rated at 32,970 kW and capable of 72 rpm, the engine complies with IMO Tier II emission limits and will serve as the propulsion heart of the world's first methanol-powered, smart very large crude carrier, now under construction at Dalian Shipbuilding I
  • CIRCLE launches digital logistics solution for Attilio Carmagnani
    CIRCLE Group has announced the launch of the MILOS TAP project at the Genoa-based facility of Attilio Carmagnani "AC" S.p.A. This initiative marks a key step in the company's broader digital transformation of its industrial supply chain. At the core of the project is the implementation of the Truck Appointment Platform a smart logistics solution developed by CIRCLE to streamline scheduling and co
  • What Driving a Used Sports Car in Dubai Feels Like
    Dubai is one of those rare places where high-performance driving doesn't feel out of place. With its smooth, multi-lane roads, excellent signage, and striking cityscapes, it's almost as if the city was designed with sports cars in mind. For tourists, getting behind the wheel of one of the many used sports cars in Dubai like the Ferrari Purosangue used Dubai isn't just exciting. It's a unique way
  • AD Ports and KTZ launch GulfLink JV operations
    AD Ports Group and KTZ Express, the logistics subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways, have officially launched operations of their Central Asian joint venture, GulfLink Ltd. The venture, owned 51% by AD Ports Group and 49% by KTZ Express, aims to enhance multimodal logistics and transform trade routes across Central Asia, linking markets in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. "We are pleased to announc
  • Maersk updates AE5 service route amid European Congestion
    In response to ongoing port congestion across Europe since April 2025, Maersk has announced an adjustment to its AE5 service to help maintain schedule reliability and mitigate delays caused by the recent surge in demand. Starting week 35, the AE5 rotation will include Aarhus and Gothenburg, with Hamburg now being called before Bremerhaven. The first vessel to follow the updated rotation will be t
  • IMO Secretary-General calls for constructive dialogue amid renewed Red Sea attacks
    Following a resurgence of violent attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has urged intensified diplomatic engagement to address the escalating threat to maritime safety and freedom of navigation. Speaking at the 134th session of the IMO Council in London, Dominguez expressed deep concern over the recent assaults on the Magic Seas and Eternity C, which
  • Davie acquires Enersense Offshore to strengthen Arctic shipbuilding capabilities
    Davie has announced an agreement to acquire Enersense Offshore Oy, the marine and offshore division of Enersense, located in Mäntyluoto, Pori, Finland. This acquisition secures domestic steel production capabilities, making Helsinki Shipyard Finland's only integrated shipbuilder, with in-house design-to-delivery capacity. The strategic move significantly enhances Helsinki Shipyard's ability to co
  • DHL expands automation in the UK & Ireland
    DHL Supply Chain has unveiled a US$745 million investment to upgrade infrastructure and accelerate automation across its UK and Irish operations, answering surging demand in the e-commerce and life-sciences/healthcare sectors. This latest outlay builds on the US$1.17 billion DHL has already spent on automation over the past three years, supporting more than 3,200 digitalisation projects across th
  • BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week: China drives 6% drop in global coal shipments
    "During the first half of 2025, global coal shipments fell 6% y/y amid weak import demand in large markets. Cargo loadings headed to China and advanced economies slowed considerably, partly due to stronger electricity generation from renewables and to weaker steel production," says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. In recent years, China has joined several of the world's advance
  • eCap marine to power with hydrogen solutions
    Hamburg-based eCap Marine has secured two key contracts to deliver hydrogen propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels, marking a significant step forward in the company's mission to accelerate the maritime energy transition. The contracts, signed during this year's Nor-Shipping maritime trade fair in Oslo, reflect growing momentum in the industry around hydrogen as a viable alternative to foss
  • SANY launches its first solar power project in Zimbabwe
    SANY Silicon Energy broke ground on a 10 MW solar plant for Runtu Mining Company, its inaugural venture in Zimbabwe and the first in Africa to use SANY's new "EP + F" model. The facility will feature 710 of SANY's high-efficiency photovoltaic modules, advanced inverters, and robust mounting systems. With construction fast-tracked, the plant is slated for grid connection by the end of 2025 and is

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Splash web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Toro ships out LPG carrier to tanker spin-off Robin Energy
    Nasdaq-listed owner Toro Corp is selling one of its LPG carriers in an $18m deal involving affiliated parties. The Petros Panagiotidis-led spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime is offloading the 2015-buit 5,000 cu m Dream Syrax to a subsidiary of Robin Energy, a Nasdaq-listed entity controlled by Panagiotidis. The transaction structured as a related-party deal was ...
  • Ørsted secures $3bn in financing for offshore wind farm in Taiwan
    Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted has secured TWD 90bn ($3bn) in financing for the 632MW Greater Changhua 2 wind farm off Taiwan. The financing deal was arranged with 25 banks and five export credit agencies and covers part of the financing for the project. Simultaneously, the company is progressing with an equity divestment expected to ...
  • MOL shoots for the stars with rocket recovery ship
    In a bold leap beyond its traditional maritime roots, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced plans to commercialise an offshore rocket launch and recovery vessel. The initiative, slated for commercialisation around 2030, is being developed in partnership with Innovative Space Carrier (ISC) and Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay, a company formerly known as Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding. The ...
  • Turkey's TPAO buys drillship pair from Eldorado Drilling
    Turkey's state oil company TPAO has bought two sister drillships from Norway's Eldorado Drilling. The company bought the 2014-built West Draco and her sister 2015-built West Dorado drillships, and will look to use them in Libya and southern Turkey. The pair will join the four other TPAO drillships, Fatih, Yavuz, Kanuni and Abdulhamid Han. All ...
  • Al Seer Marine secures $207m in funding to spearhead tanker expansion
    Abu Dhabi's Al Seer Marine has bolstered its capital structure, securing a $207m financing facility from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) to support diversified fleet growth and strategic investments. The ADX-listed subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC) said the eight-year loan is backed by first-priority mortgages on a selected group of operating vessels. The ...
  • World's largest coal port plots post-coal course as China slashes imports
    China is slashing coal imports dramatically, forcing the world's largest coal export port to contemplate a future beyond the black fossil fuel. This decline is largely driven, according to analysis by Greek broker Intermodal, by rising domestic coal output in China, elevated inventories, increased coal transportation via rail from Mongolia, and a growing trend for ...
  • Masdar and Iberdrola invest in 1.4GW UK offshore wind farm
    Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar and Spanish energy giant Iberdola have closed a joint investment deal for the 1.4GW East Anglia Three offshore wind farm in the UK. Each company will hold a 50% stake in the €5.2bn ($6.1bn) wind farm and have joint governance. This agreement is part of their wider €15bn ($17.6bn) ...
  • One in six ships flagged as potential Houthi targets
    The global shipping industry has been rocked by two deadly attacks this week in the Red Sea, with Yemen's Houthi rebels launching their most violent maritime campaign since early 2024, killing at least three seafarers, wounding others, and reportedly kidnapping crew. The bulk carrier Eternity C, owned by Greek interests and flagged in Liberia, was ...
  • UK and Sumitomo sign $10bn deal for offshore wind and hydrogen projects
    The UK government has signed a partnership with Japan's Sumitomo Corporation's which will facilitate a £7.5bn ($10.2bn) investment into the country's offshore wind and hydrogen projects by 2035. This will significantly increase long-term business investment into key growth sectors following the publication of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy and the 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy. This latest
  • Fujian Highton readies $65m for bulker fleet expansion
    Chinese bulker owner Fujian Highton Development is pressing ahead with its fleet expansion, earmarking $65m for fresh acquisitions in the secondhand market. The fast-growing Shanghai-listed company revealed in a stock exchange filing that it intends to deploy the capital to acquire additional bulk carriers, as it continues to scale up its owned tonnage. Founded in ...
  • Solstad Offshore firms up $84m AHTS deal with Petrobras
    Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore has signed a contract with Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras for the charter of an AHTS vessel. The deal for the 2007-built anchor handler Normand Turquesa was awarded to the company in early May. At the time, the company said that the contract was subject to board approval. ...
  • Panama Canal rebounds as container and LPG volumes rise
    While the Red Sea has roared back to the front pages of the shipping press this week, and the Black Sea remains blighted by war, one other chokepoint that has caused supply chain chaos in recent years has reported that it is operating at full capacity. The Panama Canal, which suffered severe drought for around ...
  • Why shipping needs a new breed of executive
    Irene Rosberg, programme director of the Blue MBA at Copenhagen Business School, writes for Splash today. Leadership in the maritime industry is being tested like never before. While ships navigate increasingly complex trade routes and operational risks, the same must be demanded of those guiding the industry from the boardroom. Yet many of those boardrooms ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Panama Canal has plenty of water but transits still below pre-drought levels
    Water levels are high and are expected to remain so, and the Panama Canal has posted a strong recovery from...
  • Underwriters declined war risk cover for final voyage of Eternity C
    Insurance status of the Greece-operated bulk carrier sunk by the Houthis remains unclear
  • Antipollution Egypt racks up first 1,000 vessels to use Suez Canal waste service
    Milestone is reached in just over 50 full days of operation
  • Ship recycling tonnage in June lifted by big bulkers and a gas carrier
    A total of 22 merchant vessels, of a combined 676,976 gt, were beached at recycling destinations in June, Lloyd's List...
  • Taiwan carriers book strong June but face murky outlook on volatile tariff situation
    With tariff uncertainties and trade tensions rising again, the outlook for the second half of 2025 remains highly unpredictable
  • Vessel Protect has 100% war risk line on Magic Seas
    Insurance arrangements for Eternity C, a second Greece-owned bulker struck by the Yemeni rebel faction the following day, are unclear
  • Debt or damages? Suezmax sale dispute reaches UK Supreme Court
    A contract dispute over a cancelled suezmax tanker sale has reached the UK's highest court, with ramifications for future cases
  • Philippines orders crews to avoid high-risk areas as more recovered from Eternity C
    Traffic through the Bab el Mandeb continues as normal, despite two ships being sunk this week
  • Capesize scrapping will come sooner than expected
    The big wave of dry bulk scrapping is always seemingly just around the corner, but the market may not have...
  • Global coal shipments down 6%
    The decrease has largely been driven by weak Chinese demand
  • Trafigura to roll out ZeroNorth technology across fleet
    ZeroNorth's technology uses artificial intelligence and real-time data to optimise voyages and reduce emissions
  • The Daily View: Conspicuous absence
  • South Korean shipyard unions plan strikes amid stalled wage talks
    Unions at five major shipbuilders are preparing for the year's first joint strike if companies do not submit proposals by...
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea rescue falls to private security in the absence of any naval assets | Houthis take 'several' of sunk...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Taiwan's 'Big Three' carriers see falling Q2 revenues as demand slump begins
    Trans-Pacific carriers are facing rapidly declining demand and freight rates on the trade lane as the frontloading that occurred during the 90-day pause on new US tariffs - now extended to Aug. 1 - has largely lost steam.
  • North American intermodal notches solid first half despite trade turmoil
    Still, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in H1 is substantially composed of volume that has been "borrowed" from a peak season that will be "late and tepid" as a result.
  • Tariff deal with US lifts high-flying Vietnamese air cargo demand
    The tariff framework agreement between Washington and Hanoi, while still short on details, is expected to support Vietnam's strong air cargo volume growth this year.
  • Trump's Vietnam 'transshipment' tariff puzzles US trade community
    The uncertainty centers on what the White House considers transshipment and how US Customs officials would regulate goods moving from China to the US via Vietnam.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • The party before the hangover? Deutsche Bank sets views on tankers
    Second half of 2025 still promising for both crude and clean, but headwinds loom
  • Video game developer's research group signs €200m deal with Vard for advanced research vessel
    Fincantieri says subsidiary will build 'one of the most modern research vessels ever developed'
  • US accuses Houthis of 'kidnapping' crew members from sunken bulker
    Trump Administration response to Houthis' return remains muted
  • Tanker owner HGK goes for sails as part of deal to 2040 with charterer Covestro
    German group to use Econowind system on the Amadeus Titanium
  • Carisbrooke Shipping exits technical management contracts to reallocate resources as profit falls
    General cargo ship owner reallocates resources after rates come off peak level
  • 'Investors aren't seeing it': Surprising margins hint at bigger play beyond VLCCs
    This week's Streetwise looks at how shipping stocks fared in the first half, and what's to come
  • 'Risk of delay': Liner giants reroute as north European congestion hot spot spreads
    Jams support freight rates, but are causing a headache for shippers
  • German shipowner gets green upgrades for Damen newbuildings after winning state handout
    German owner has four combi freighters on order
  • Tankers could be next in line for rate 'breakout' as oil flows, Clarksons says
    Crude ships ready to rebound from summer lull, analysts argue
  • Insurers appeal $37.5m payout due to undeclared drug charges
    Six companies claim nominee director of single-ship company should have informed them of discontinued criminal case
  • Eimskip container ship adrift en route to Greenland
    Feeder vessel suffered loss of power on Wednesday
  • Al Seer seals $207m loan to drive tanker and gas carrier expansion
    Owner arranges eight-year financing for fleet growth and strategic investments
  • MOL and Tsuneishi team up to develop space rocket launch and recovery ships
    Japanese owner and shipbuilder plotting commercialisation of new vessels by 2030
  • Four more crew members saved from ship attacked by Houthis
    More than a dozen personnel of Houthi-stricken bulker remain missing and may have been captured by rebels
  • India plans eight 'mega' shipbuilding hubs in $5bn expansion drive
    Government plotting new sites and development of existing facilities
  • US scraps licence for gas ships to export LPG to Venezuela
    Trump administration says 7 July was the cut-off for loadings, as vessel demand remains healthy
  • Nanjing Tanker predicts drop of 55% in first-half 2025 net profit
    A slump of 49.36% in freight rates was main driver behind profit decline
  • Bonheur heralds profit after quadrupling its money on sale of wind logistics outfit
    Wind turbine installation vessel outlook positive, says Norwegian company
  • Tor Olav Troim-linked venture flips drill ships first ordered by John Fredriksen
    Eldorado Drilling, which included hotel tycoon Petter Stordalen as an investor, offloads pair delivered last year
  • Transworld grabs sub-panamax container brace from tonnage provider Seaspan Corp
    Company splashes $27.5m to add to fleet of its Dubai-based affiliate
  • Lila Global pivots back to tankers as VLCC and two MR2s sail into its fleet
    Owner wants to buy more, but says geopolitical events are pushing up prices
  • Nanjing Tanker predicts fall of 55% in 2025 first half net profit
    A slump of 49.36% in freight rates was main cause of profit fall
  • Capesizes pulling away from sub-cape bulkers as outlooks hit a fork in the road
    The only way is up for larger bulkers, but earnings for smaller sizes are still under pressure
  • Panama Canal reservation system adds revenue as authority slashes debt by $2bn
    Agency monetises ability to reserve slots well ahead of time
  • Shipping Corp of India triples its VLGC fleet with Qatari vessel buys
    Long-running tender to acquire large LPG tonnage finally wraps up
  • Hotel veteran tapped as chief executive of new cruise line Four Seasons Yachts
    Ben Trodd to lead cruise venture as it prepares to receive its first newbuilding

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American Shipper web site
JULY 10, 2025
  • Parcels drive 2% global revenue gain for postal operators
    International mail systems grew revenue in 2024 as e-commerce shipments negated a downward trend in letter mail.
  • Longshore unions to unite for 'anti-automation' protest
    A global alliance of union dockworkers is planning to meet later this year to map out a strategy to fight automation they say eliminates jobs.
  • Tariff pauses 'unlikely' to halt tumbling trans-Pacific rates: Freightos
    Ocean container rates on the key Asia-U.S. trade lanes continued their downward trend in the latest Freightos index.

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PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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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