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Exim India web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • Western India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2025 to witness wide-ranging stakeholder participation
  • Gujarat Maritime University and Directorate General of Shipping ink key MoU
  • Steel imports dip by 40 pc y-o-y in May
  • E-Way bill generation up 19 pc in May
  • Govt notifies SEZ reforms to boost semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing
  • China thanks India for rescuing crew from cargo ship fire off Kerala coast
  • ONE announces India-Gulf Service
  • Asyad Group showcases logistics strength with landmark transport of a massive generator
  • India to remain fastest growing major economy in FY26, says World Bank
  • India, US BTA talks focus on digital services

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 12, 2025
  • On the go for 160 years
  • Global logistics real estate shifts
  • New UK-EU deal reshapes compliance
  • Marsa Maroc adopts 'Heyport' planning platform
  • Castrol appoints Shalini Kashyap to lead marine and energy
  • New AHS/Menzies cargo terminal opens in Amman
  • EU clears way for retreads
  • ODW Logistics with new group president
  • Pil names its next dual-fuel vessel in Singapore
  • More air cargo capacity between Canada and Cuba
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Europa CEO urges trade openness
  • Huncoat railfreight terminal gaining momentum

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 11, 2025
  • 'It's driving us mad', say forwarders as US court fails to end tariff turmoil
  • EXCLUSIVE: The good old DSV, 'Winning as One' - all Schenker top dogs out (Part 2)
  • MSC Elsa crew face criminal probe, as Wan Hai 503 firefighters battle on
  • EXCLUSIVE: Schenker top exec departs 'One DSV' - fishing continues (Part 1)
  • DHL makes €500m bid to increase its presence in 'fast-growing Gulf markets'
  • Soaring box lines make market cap hay, but nowhere near C-19 highs for most
  • News analysis: Gdansk vs Gdynia - Baltic Hub 3 a major offensive in a 15-year battle
  • European port congestion easing - for now
  • Boardroom shake-up at Sinotrans after takeover is scuppered
  • Gemini partners still steaming ahead on schedule reliability

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 11, 2025
  • Davie moves to acquire Gulf Copper's Galveston and Port Arthur shipyards
    Canada's Davie Shipbuilding, today announced its intention to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation. The transaction is still subject to financial, legal, and
  • New Catalina Express CARB-compliant ferry set to start construction
    A new CARB-compliant ferry is on its way. Marine Group Boat Works in San Diego is set to start construction next month on a new low-emission ferry for Los Angele based Catalina

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Container News web site
JUNE 11, 2025
  • CMA CGM applies peak season surcharges from China to Madagascar and Mozambique
    CMA CGM has announced the implementation of peak season surcharges on shipments from China to Madagascar and Mozambique. The first one (China to Madagascar) will be effective from June 16, with US$750 per TEU for all types of cargo. The second one (China to Mozambique) will take effect on June 14, with US$700 per TEU for all cargo types from Central & North China to Mozambique, and US$1,000 per T
  • Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines
    Transpacific container rates to the West Coast doubled last week on June 1st GRIs to US$5,488/FEU, with the latest daily rates above US$6,000/FEU as shippers start peak season early and frontload goods ahead of tariff pause expirations in July and August. Prices to the East Coast climbed 60% to US$ 6,410/FEU with the latest daily rates above US$ 7,000/FEU, with rates on both lanes about even with
  • How MSC can leverage Black Sea's strategic reawakening
    Amid increased volatility in the Black Sea, Mangalia shipyard is drawing interest from giants like MSC and Turkish shipbuilder Desan. The timing is no coincidence as global shipping firms are actively seeking footholds in high-potential but underleveraged geographies, especially amid rising congestion, chokepoint instability, and fleet renewal needs. The Black Sea forces the European Union (EU) t
  • Toll Group buys Australian bulk cargo logistics specialist
    Toll Group has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Transolve Global (Transolve), an Australian-based specialist in international freight forwarding of wine, bulk liquids, and perishables. This acquisition strengthens Toll Group's ability to deliver logistics solutions to its expanded customer base, leveraging Transolve's expertise in handling specialised commodities such as
  • Neutrality or strategic leverage for Panama Canal?
    As global maritime trade braces for intensifying geopolitical competition, the future of the Panama Canal's neutrality has emerged as a critical question. The recent announcement that two ports near the Canal may be sold to a consortium led by MSC has sparked concerns at the highest levels in Panama. The Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez has openly warned that such a move coul
  • US and China reach tentative framework deal to revive trade truce
    US and Chinese officials have reached a tentative framework agreement to revive stalled trade negotiations, aiming to reinstate the Geneva consensus and lift some mutual export restrictions, including China's curbs on rare earth mineral exports. However, the deal offers limited signs of a lasting resolution to the broader and long-standing trade tensions between the two economic superpowers. The
  • Tariff pause sends valuation of six listed container carriers past US$10 billion
    Six publicly-listed container carriers saw their market valuation exceed US$10 billion in May, as the Red Sea crisis plus windfall profits from the threat of tariff action continued to keep shipping stock prices high, reported Alphaliner today
  • Peel Ports Group unveils US$40 million RoRo berth at London Medway
    Peel Ports Group has officially inaugurated its new GB£30 million (US$40 million) RoRo berth at London Medway, marking a major milestone in the port's infrastructure development and strengthening the UK's logistics capabilities. The new in-river berth and floating pontoon at the Port of Sheerness was unveiled during a formal ceremony attended by industry stakeholders and partners. The facility is
  • Far East-Europe continues to be world's largest trade lane
    The Far East-Europe trade lane continues to dominate global liner shipping, reinforcing its position as the largest corridor for containerized cargo. Over the past twelve months, the capacity of the global container fleet expanded by 8.9%, reaching 32.1 million TEUs, according to Alphaliner. During this period, an additional 2.62 million TEUs of new slot capacity was added to the fleet. Once agai
  • Panama Canal traffic on record track
    Container ship traffic through the Panama Canal reached record-breaking levels during the first five months of 2025, with more than 1,200 vessel transits through the locks in both directions, marking an all-time high for this period. This figure represents a 10.2% year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2024, and a 4.1% rise over the previous record set in early 2022. The surge has b
  • Everllence selects new CFO
    The Supervisory Board of Everllence has appointed Rainer Seidl to the company's Executive Board, effective September 1, 2025. He will assume leadership of the finance division, succeeding Jürgen Klöpffer, who is stepping down as part of a planned retirement. Gunnar Kilian, Chairman of the Everllence Supervisory Board, commented that Rainer Seidl brings a wealth of financial acumen and analytical
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics extends digital logistics solution to North America
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is extending its innovative digital express service, Hellmann Express Airfreight, to North America, with operations commencing in the US and Canada by the end of June. HEX is a modern, fully digital platform designed for international door-to-door express deliveries, leveraging leading courier networks to consolidate shipments at a central hub. Unlike traditional air-
  • Maersk completes first series of methanol-enabled Equinox-I container ships
    Maersk has officially taken delivery of Axel Maersk, a 16,592 TEU methanol-enabled container ship, marking the completion of its first series of 12 Equinox-I class mainline vessels. The Danish ocean carrier initially ordered eight vessels from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in August 2021. This order was expanded in January 2022, when Maersk exercised options for an additional four vessels, bringing
  • Have Pacific spot rates peaked?
    Negotiations between the United States and China over tariffs began in London, UK, with a high-level US delegation meeting Chinese representatives in an effort to reach a trade agreement. Talks begin without the expected surge in volumes heading across the Pacific to meet American consumer demand, or at least without the type of volume increase expected by container lines who rushed to redeploy r
  • How Long-Term Parking Solutions Help Independent Truckers Save Money
    Independent truck drivers live by the clock-and by the mile. Every delay, detour, or unexpected fee eats into their profits. While fuel and maintenance are obvious costs, parking is a less visible but equally significant factor. With rising rates, competition for safe spots, and time wasted on daily searches, many truckers turn to long-term parking solutions. Not only do these plans offer predict
  • ONE commences new India-Gulf service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces the launch of its new India-Gulf Service, aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and the Middle East. "This strategic addition to our network is designed to address the growing trade demand between India and Oman, offering customers improved service reliability and optimized coverage across key regional ports," said a representative of the company. The

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Splash web site
JUNE 11, 2025
  • Toro circles back to tankers with $36m MR deal
    Nasdaq-listed owner Toro Corp has made a swift return to the tankers segment with the acquisition of a modern MR unit. The Petros Panagiotidis-led spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has struck a deal for an unnamed 2021-built products carrier costing $36.25m. The company said it would fund the acquisition with cash on hand and that ...
  • Japan's Shinomiya Tanker taps domestic yards for handysize bulker series
    Japanese shipowner Shinomiya Tanker has reportedly commissioned three compatriot yards for five handysize bulker newbuildings. The Tokushima-based company has placed a single 40,000 dwt vessel at Naikai Zosen, with two additional ships each ordered from Imabari Shipbuilding and Hakodate Dockyard at $33m apiece. The first ship, linked by brokers to a charter deal with Denmark's ...
  • ADNOC L&S lands $530m deal with petchem giant Borouge
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has secured a 15-year contract with its compatriot polyolefins major, Borouge, to manage logistics for more than half of its annual petrochemicals output. The deal, valued at $531m, covers port management, container handling, and feeder container ship services for the Borouge container terminal in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu ...
  • Dubai firm charters 42-year-old Seamec DSV
    Indian offshore vessel operator Seamec has inked a charter for one of its diving support vessels (DSV) with Dubai-based Mubarak Bridge Maritime. The UAE firm hired the 1983-built Seamec III DSV on a 20-day firm charter at a dayrate of $70,000. The charterer also has an option to extend the contract. The vessel will operate ...
  • Cadeler secures $770m in financing for newbuild pair
    Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind installation player Cadeler has secured €675m ($770m) in financing for two newbuilds from a syndicate of international banks. The loans cover the financing of two A-Class wind foundation installation jackup vessels under construction in China and include both pre-delivery and post-delivery financing, as well as mission equipment financing elements. Ancillary
  • JP Morgan's shipping arm sells MR brace
    JP Morgan's shipowning affiliate, Bermuda-based Global Meridian Holdings, has cashed in on its early bet on eco-design tankers, selling off the same vessels that marked its entry into the segment six years ago-reaping healthy capital gains in the process. According to multiple shipbroking sources, Global Meridian is offloading two 49,999 dwt MR tankers-Clearocean Mary and ...
  • Polish 4GW offshore wind auction set for December
    Poland has announced that its first offshore wind auction will be held on December 17, 2025. Developers will compete for contracts supporting the construction of projects with a total capacity of 4GW. The auction will determine which offshore wind projects will be awarded 25-year contracts for difference (CfD). These contracts will give producers the right ...
  • Large-cap carrier club grows to six
    Container shipping has proven popular in recent weeks with investors on the back of surging, trade war-related freight rates, with Alphaliner reporting that as of last month, there are now six listed carriers officially deemed large cap with market valuations of more than $10bn. Wan Hai of Taiwan is the latest to join the large-cap ...
  • MSC eyes Romania's top shipyard
    Mediterranean Shipping Co, the world's largest containerline, is reportedly keen in buying one of Europe's largest shipyards. Romanian media reports suggest the Gianluigi Aponte-founded company has contacted the Romanian government expressing an interest in taking over the Mangalia shipyard, previously controlled by Damen, and Daewoo Shipbuilding prior to that. MSC is keen to use the ...
  • Record container production out of China allays box shortage concerns
    The huge swings in containership deployment brought about by Donald Trump's on/off trade war has seen rates rocket and congestion grow in recent weeks, however, unlike another great disruptor of the 2020s, covid, there is no box shortage this time. Container manufacturing in China is at higher levels than 2024's record figures. According to Linerlytica, ...
  • Another bonus of greater bandwidth at sea
    Will improved connectivity onboard improve competence in shipping? The latest installment of Connectivity with Inmarsat, a special report contained within Ship Concept 2035, our new magazine. Improved onboard connectivity significantly enhances competence in shipping, according to many people surveyed for this magazine. Enhanced connectivity facilitates real-time communication between onboard cre

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 11, 2025
  • No tariff relief despite US-China 'deal' hype - a negative for shipping
    The base case appears to be that US tariffs will be maintained by the Trump administration at or near current...
  • EU price cap plan could force shadow fleet changes but enforcement questions remain
    It remains unclear whether a lowered price cap would be a G7 plan or a solo EU move, but its...
  • Shipping seeks greater role in policy-making
    Owners complain at being excluded from MEPC deliberations but are offered a seat at the table in Brussels' strategising for...
  • Kasso e-methanol plant has lessons for green shipping
    In-house power generation, only making e-methanol at the times when power is cheap enough, and support of forward-thinking leaders and...
  • 'Zombie' tanker Jaya departs China for Singapore amid signs of unsuccessful discharge
    AIS draught data and satellite imagery suggest the vessel may not have discharged its cargo during its latest stop in...
  • DryDel continues to place its chips on Japanese yards with new order
    Chief executive Costas Delaportas said he expected capacity at Japanese yards to tighten following the USTR port fees announcement
  • Global reefer trade maintains momentum
    Reefer trade is growing, with 2.5% growth in 2024 and 2% annual increases expected through to 2029. The US-China trade...
  • Ship recycling stays low, with just 20 ships beached during May
    The number of ships recycled in May was even lower than in April, although larger ships contributed to a rise...
  • Shipowners' Club underwriting at absolute sweet spot, says Peacock
    Keeping things 'flat and stable' is the key to success, argues chief executive
  • US corn exports take pressure off soyabeans
    US Department of Agriculture expecting record world production and consumption of corn, with the US set to lead the way...
  • The Daily View: Reading behind the headlines
  • MSC snaps up more than 30 secondhand boxships since January
    The world's largest containership operator has picked up 33 boxships from the secondhand market since January, with MSC doing four...
  • Political instability tops ICS survey of main shipping risks
    Latest in series of chamber's annual Maritime Barometer reports also finds dwindling industry confidence in handling the fall-out from geopolitical...
  • Daily Briefing
    Russian oil price cap set to be slashed as EU pitches latest sanctions package | Chinese inspection group CCIC exits...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 11, 2025
  • Canadian National to move forward on new Chicago-area logistics hub
    The intermodal yard and attached warehouse park would be developed about 50 miles outside the city and is part of a $170 million investment plan unveiled by the railroad.
  • Panama Canal mulls developing Corozal to allay neutrality fears over Hutchison deal
    ACP Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales says developing the terminal would help ease the concerns of ocean carriers that the canal's existing container terminals are concentrated among a handful of operators.
  • Carriers ride wave of 'disruptive' operating model, but for how long?
    Liners have enjoyed the higher rates and profits that come from external market shocks, but it's fair to wonder how sustainable that is, writes Peter Tirschwell.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 11, 2025
  • Caravel Maritime selling two kamsarmax bulk carriers
    Hong Kong group recently became second-biggest shareholder in bulker owner-operator Pacific Basin
  • Trump says China trade deal results in 55% tariff, but requires talk with Xi
    Export restrictions for rare earths and ethane to be relaxed in a balanced way, Lutnick says
  • Report card on shipping's voluntary carbon initiatives: Good progress, but they need to try harder
    Academics examining private voluntary standards and initiatives say all show progress, but they have shortcomings
  • Canadian developer claims AI crystal ball for freight rates
    Three decades of data fed into AI model to help charterers and owners fix and position ships
  • Sinotrans Container Lines sale falls apart as state firms fail to strike a deal
    Talks collapse after failure to shake hands with China Merchants Energy Shipping
  • Petros Panagiotidis steps into tanker S&P market on the heels of Toro Corp spin-off
    Diversified Greek owner buys his first oil carrier in four years, after the April launch of new tanker venture
  • VLCC owners could enjoy summer rate party before cold, cold winter, says Kpler
    Trade analytics outfit says August is when Opec production will hit the water, with buyers expected to stock up
  • Northern Lights offloads first liquefied CO2 cargo at storage terminal
    Launch of Norway's carbon capture and storage Longship project scheduled for next week
  • Dry bulk bragging rights: Which owners beat the market and who was left lagging?
    This week's Streetwise reveals the results of the annual VesselIndex Report on public owners
  • Greek broker highlights big age 'challenge' as owners of modern tankers sit in pole position
    Athens shop Xclusiv says operators and charterers need to be aware of changing fleet profile
  • ITIC whittles down $6m claim against ship manager for legacy vessel defects
    UK insurer says complex case highlights risks of taking over ships
  • Chinese official slams US port fees as Sino-US trade talks inch forward
    Deputy shipping minister vows Beijing will continue cooperating with other countries, despite US trade war
  • Greek shipowners face lockout from lucrative Russian trade by lower price cap
    Doubts raised over impact of price cap cut as tumbling crude prices attract Greek players back to the market
  • Small chemical tanker deliveries set to hit 16-year high, SSY says
    Scrapping should pick up as 'moderate fleet renewal' picks up
  • Cadeler boss Mikkel Gleerup responds to allegations of harassment and bullying
    BW Group company's executive says he does not recognise picture of himself painted in Danish report
  • Greek owners and EU Commissioner clash over IMO zero-carbon plan
    UGS boss Melina Travlos and EU transport czar Apostolos Tzitzikostas are not equally enamoured of green measures
  • Shell Marine sees dual-fuel vessels dominating global orderbook by 2027
    Decarbonisation lead Alexandra Ebbinghaus says IMO's GHG penalties may go up before falling from 2035
  • Adnoc L&S ties up $531m deal with petrochem firm Bourage
    Deal covers port management, container handling and feeder container ship services
  • Braemar account containing cash held back after 2023 deal probe frozen by UK crime agency
    London shop ring-fenced $2.5m after investigating legacy transactions from between 2006 and 2013
  • Gianluigi Aponte's MSC breaks new ground with bid for bankrupt Romanian shipyard
    Container and cruise giant sets sights on management of insolvent Damen Shipyards Mangalia
  • VLCCs plumb new depths as Chinese crude imports hit four-month low
    Braemar says refineries running at near-record lows, adding to rate pressure
  • Global LNG bunkering jumps by one-third in a year, Kpler data shows
    Europe forges ahead in May but Asia volumes slide back slightly
  • Clarksons signs 10-year port services deal for RWE's wind operations
    UK broker says German deal includes logistics and construction of a warehouse
  • Moundreas clan strikes for Japanese bulker in return to dealmaking
    Hellenic hunt for young bulker tonnage is on, with yet another deal amid falling prices
  • Indian refining trio plots $600m joint order for 10 product tankers
    IOC, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum said to be teaming up on deal
  • Extreme heat forces Middle East port to limit berthing
    Restrictions follow death of seafarer and treatment for three others because of heat exhaustion
  • Fearnley Securities project orders two OSV newbuildings
    Nordic Hamburg and Inter Gulf are project partners
  • Iran seizes four tankers in key waterway amid fresh fuel-smuggling crackdown
    Naval officers and marine commandos intercept vessels in Middle East Gulf
  • Astrup Fearnley group CEO: How AI, asset management and Greece fit in growth plans
    Group is hitting its growth targets and is 'working on' a new Athens base
  • Karpowership expands floating power station fleet with newcastlemax
    Niche operator has not made up its mind yet on how it will employ former Kotoku Kaiun vessel
  • Heidmar falls to loss as smaller fleet and reverse takeover costs hit bottom line
    Athens tanker and bulker company lining up deals to build back time-charter book
  • Shipowners share the 'secret sauce' to cultivate innovation culture
    Klaveness and Ardmore executives discuss how they set the table to implement new ideas
  • DryDel builds bulker orderbook with deal for ultramax newbuilding in Japan
    Costas Delaportas signs contract with Nihon Shipyard for a 2028 delivery
  • Guinea mining disruptions cost Indian player $22m in freight and demurrage charges
    Ashapura Group says it remains committed to market despite defaults by local logistics partner
  • China's New Dayang Shipbuilding bags order for two container ships
    Chinese shipyard returns to boxship market with new domestic order
  • Viewpoint: Why Western trade wars rage spell opportunity for the Global South
    West Africa-South Asia rice trade offers a blueprint for developing nations seeking to take control of their economic futures
  • Anglo-Eastern targets big rise in next generation of ship officers under 30
    Ship management giant tackling 'tightening talent pool'
  • Love it or fear it, maritime AI is big news and big money
    Developers of maritime AI need growing capital to pay for teams of code writers as solutions take up time, money and energy
  • Hayfin's Andreas Povlsen has big plans for second maritime fund
    Alternative financier's maritime chief tells TradeWinds there are many opportunities for the right deal

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 11, 2025
  • Union rancor rises as Canada Post balks at arbitration
    Contract negotiations between Canada Post and mail carriers remain deadlocked as efforts to start arbitration falter.
  • Early peak coming as trans-Pacific container rates double
    Container rates on the Asia-U.S. trade lane surged as shippers rushed early peak- season traffic and carriers announced general rate increases, according to SONAR and Freightos data.
  • CPKC system cutover triggers service woes in some former KCS locations
    Chicago, Il. - The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger has gone smoothly over the past two years - until a long-planned computer system cutover last month in former Kansas City Southern territory in the U.S. CPKC Chief Operating Officer Mark Redd says the cutover - during which CP's operations system replaced the old KCS system [...]

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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