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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2025
  • CONCOR achieves record PAT in Q2
  • PSA Mumbai sees throughput surge, introduces new weekly services in 2025
  • Stronger growth prospects for Indian economy seen: HSBC
  • Large-scale return to the Red Sea would be seismic for shippers and carriers: Report
  • VOC Port achieves another milestone by handling 103 windmill blades on a single ship
  • Port of LA gains market share as US ports lag
  • Saudi ports handle more containers in Oct.
  • India exploring ship scrappage policy with incentives
  • COSCO commits $1.75 bn to build 29 new ships in green fleet expansion
  • New Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal commissioned in Odisha

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2025
  • Damen expands UK support with I.M.E Group
  • Koala service boosts Asia-linked Victoria port
  • TIP Group introduces carbon assessment
  • Air Charter Service celebrates tenure milestone
  • AD Ports and EEU seek digital logistics boost
  • Avinor advances hydrogen infrastructure
  • Sealiner Thailand offers trusted solutions
  • Circle boosts intermodal digitalisation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kenworth recognised as top employer for women
  • HKIA Consultancy signs Belt and Road deals

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • CMA CGM signs up to buy 20% stake in Eurogate's Hamburg terminal
  • Tiaca's Air Cargo Forum shines in the sun - but glass ceiling still casts a shadow
  • Union Pacific + Norfolk - that Berkshire flier on Jim Vena's bathroom wall
  • Red Sea ceasefire sparks hopes for Suez return - but war risk remains
  • South-east Asia soars: airfreight boom as China +1 shift reshapes regional trade
  • FedEx & CH Robinson - just like walking a tightrope
  • Turkey-Adriatic trade becomes a ro-ro vs lo-lo battle
  • Idle ships rare as MSC doubles down on vessel spree despite overcapacity
  • Mexico's nearshoring juggernaut comes to a halt as FDI levels crash on tariffs
  • US apparel importers seek Indian discounts as tariffs trim Delhi air cargo volumes

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Gerard Mcallister: McAllister's newest next-gen tug arrives in the Port of New York
    Gerard McAllister, the fifth in a series of six 84-metric- ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor tugs has arrived in the Port of New York following delivery by East Boothbay, Maine, shipbuilder Washburn
  • Pirates abandon dhow used in Hellas Aphrodite attack
    The Iranian-flagged dhow used as a mother ship in the piracy incident involving the merchant tanker Hellas Aphrodite was abandoned on the northwestern coast of Somalia, after being closely tracked and monitored
  • Netherlands Coast Guard to deploy chartered-in Damen FCS Enforcer
    The Netherlands Coast Guard is to deploy the Enforcer, a Damen FCS 5009 variant, to maintain its capabilities until a new generation of Coast Guard ships becomes operational. The vessel is being

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Marcura, CFARER team up on smarter ship procurement
    Marcura and CFARER have formed a strategic partnership to connect e-commerce procurement with technical fleet operations worldwide. Under the agreement, ShipServ becomes the recommended e-commerce platform for Ship Manager Procurement, which supports around 2,000 vessels. The partnership also brings VesselMan to CFARER customers for digital dry-docking, inspections, and technical project manageme
  • Toll and Coles roll out first electric heavy vehicles in Perth
    Toll Group has delivered its first electric heavy vehicles to Coles in Perth, marking a major milestone in both companies' efforts to build a cleaner, more sustainable grocery delivery network across Western Australia. Launched from the Coles Distribution Centre in Kewdale, the two Volvo FM battery-electric prime movers will replace traditional diesel-powered trucks, each expected to cut around 1
  • Echandia wins battery contract for Canadian icebreaker
    Swedish battery system supplier Echandia has won a contract from ABB to deliver a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new Canadian Coast Guard hybrid icebreaker to be built at Helsinki Shipyard. The deal marks Echandia's first entry into the Canadian market and expands its global presence in sustainable maritime propulsion. The hybrid vessel will combine conventional engines with advanced battery techno
  • Sea-Intelligence: Port of LA gains market share as US ports lag
    In issue 740 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight , analyzing the laden import volume throughput of the major North America West Coast (NAWC) ports, through the first three quarters of 2025. The analysis revealed a significant divergence in handled volumes: while Canadian ports performed in line with their pre-pandemic benchmarks, all major US West Coast ports underperformed. Amid this region
  • DHL adopts HappyRobot AI agents to streamline global operations
    DHL Supply Chain has expanded its use of artificial intelligence through a new partnership with startup HappyRobot, deploying AI agents to automate operational communications and improve both customer service and employee experience. The collaboration is part of DHL Group's enterprise-wide AI strategy, which aims to enhance efficiency and reduce repetitive work across its global logistics network
  • John McDonald named Chairman and CEO of ABS
    The ABS Board of Directors has elected John McDonald as the next Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed Christopher J. Wiernicki, who will retire after leading the organization for more than a decade. McDonald currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of ABS. His appointment follows a planned succession process approved by the board on Nov
  • AD Ports Group partners with Eurasian Economic Commission
    AD Ports Group has signed a collaboration plan with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) to advance cooperation in transport, infrastructure, and logistics digitalisation across the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) region. The agreement was formalised by H.E. Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure at the EEC, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group Chief
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Ocean rates climb on GRIs despite demand slump
    The US Supreme Court heard arguments last week in the appeal of lower court decisions that invalidated President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose fentanyl-related and reciprocal tariffs this year. Questions and comments made by justices during the hearing gave the impression that the court is likely to rule against the administration. While there's speculat
  • COSCO's fleet expansion as China's answer to trade war
    COSCO has unveiled a US$1.75 billion newbuilding program spanning 29 vessels, a strategic maneuver that positions Beijing's maritime champion to weather and potentially profit from escalating US-China trade tensions that are reshaping global shipping
  • Eimskip reports Q3 2025 results
    Eimskip reported results below expectations for the Q3 2025, with lower freight rates and one-off costs weighing on performance despite steady volumes and strong cost control in parts of the business. Revenue for the quarter totaled EUR 204.7 million, down 6.5% from the same period last year. Operating expenses fell slightly to EUR 184.3 million, a 1.0% year-on-year decrease. The company's liner
  • Port of Long Beach backs Clean Air Agreement
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a cooperative agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Port of Los Angeles to accelerate the development of zero-emission infrastructure across the San Pedro Bay port complex. The unanimous vote on Monday establishes enforceable deadlines and commitments for both ports to plan and implement clean-air
  • Peel Ports Group halves greenhouse gas emissions in five years
    Peel Ports Group has cut its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 48% in five years. The UK's second-largest port operator remains on track to reach net-zero across its port operations by 2040. The results, verified independently, are detailed in the Group's third annual ESG and Sustainability Report for FY2025. The data show a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2020, using a
  • Next Level Superintelligence - Redefining Terminal Operations with TOPX Intelligent 3D
    The future of terminal management is no longer about simply seeing your operations in 3D, it's about understanding them with superintelligent precision . The era of digital twins has evolved, and the next level is TOPX Intelligent 3D , a breakthrough system that redefines how ports and terminals think, decide, and act in real time. More Than Just a Digital Twin Unlike conventional digital twins t
  • BAR Technologies wins LR approval for WindWings® P-Wind method
    BAR Technologies has received Lloyd's Register (LR) approval for its CFD-based P-Wind methodology. This system calculates the power generated by WindWings® installations. LR confirmed that the methodology aligns with IMO guidance (MEPC.1/Circ.896) and ITTC verification standards, giving shipowners confidence to quantify benefits under EEDI and EEXI regulations. LR reviewed BAR's CFD code, boundar
  • Brazil bets billions invested as efficiency lags
    Brazil's container shipping sector is executing a high-stakes counter-cyclical gamble as Brazilian authorities are pouring many billion into port infrastructure even as operational performance ranks among the world's worst
  • Houthis' Red Sea Ceasefire: Temporary relief or strategic recalibration?
    The Houthi militant group's suspension of maritime operations in the Red Sea has introduced cautious optimism into a global shipping industry battered by nearly two years of disruption
  • DHL Global Forwarding, Freight Appoints new CEO for Middle East & Africa
    Leadership Transition Effective December 1, 2025 DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Tobias Maier as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East & Africa region, effective December 1, 2025. He succeeds Amadou Diallo, who will step down after more than 30 years of international leadership within DHL Group. Experienced Leader with a Digital Vision Tobias Maier brings extensive experience in finance
  • Maersk adjusts TP11 transpacific service rotation
    Maersk has announced an adjustment to its TP11 service on the Transpacific trade route, with changes aimed at improving schedule efficiency and port connectivity on the U.S. East Coast. Under the new rotation, the Port of Savannah will now be called before Charleston, optimizing vessel turnaround and cargo flow in the region. The updated service rotation will be as follows: Haiphong - Ningbo - Sh
  • Pacific International Lines adds extra sailing to Cherry Express Service
    Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd (PIL) has announced the addition of an extra sailing to its upcoming Cherry Express service, marking its seventh sailing for the cherry season. The newly added vessel is scheduled to depart San Antonio, Chile on 16 January 2026 and arrive in Shanghai, China on 8 February 2026, ensuring a fast 23-day transit to meet strong demand during the peak cherry season.
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates rotation for US1 Service
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an update to the rotation of its US1 service, aimed at optimizing transit times and enhancing schedule reliability for customers trading between Asia and the U.S. East Coast. Starting in December 2025, Savannah will replace Charleston as the first discharge port in the United States, improving the transit time to Savannah by five days on the eastbound voyage. The new ser
  • Fincantieri to build new ultra-luxury cruise ship
    New Order Secured Fincantieri has won an order to build an ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The agreement is part of its long-term partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH). The deal value is significant and subject to financing and standard terms. Delivery and Specifications The ship is scheduled for delivery in 2033. It will be a sister ship to Seven Sea
  • NSW ports achieves net zero scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
    NSW Ports has achieved Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions following a multi-year program to decarbonize its direct operations. The milestone, independently verified, is detailed in the organization's newly released FY25 Sustainability Report. Since 2022, NSW Ports has implemented initiatives across its sites at Port Botany, Port Kembla, and the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre to
  • CMA CGM announces Updated FAK rates
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates effective December 1, 2025, for shipments from the Mediterranean to the Middle East and Red Sea regions. To the Middle East Gulf: Origin USD per 20' USD per 40' & 40' HC West Mediterranean 1,000 1,100 Adriatic 1,050 1,150 Black Sea 800 900 East Mediterranean 950 1,050 To the Red Sea: Origin USD per 20' USD per 40' & 40' HC West Mediterranean

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • How to make seafarer training more relevant
    Shipping's training ecosystem is struggling in an era of accelerating change, with industry leaders warning that tick-box learning and operational pressures are undermining seafarer competence. The latest instalment from our brand-new Seafarers magazine. Maritime training is under strain. Between relentless schedules, shrinking manning levels, and an accelerating pace of technological change, the
  • Samsung Heavy to build Amogy ammonia power systems
    US ammonia power specialist Amogy has teamed up with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in a multi-year strategic partnership to manufacture its ammonia-to-power systems in South Korea. Under the agreement, SHI will set up a dedicated facility to produce and test Amogy's systems for both maritime and land-based power generation. The partnership will kick off with ...
  • United Maritime locks in fresh fixtures amid firming dry bulk market
    United Maritime has lined up new employment for its bulk carriers as it positions for a stronger fourth quarter and a firmer outlook for panamax and kamsarmax earnings. The Nasdaq-listed Greek owner, led by Stamatis Tsantanis (pictured), said it has secured new charter deals and extensions for its mid-sized dry bulk fleet, all linked to ...
  • JME returns to New Dayang for another bulker newbuild
    Greek owner JME Navigation has returned to China's New Dayang Shipbuilding for another ultramax bulker, continuing a fleet expansion drive that has gathered pace over the past two years. The shipbuilding arm of state-run machinery manufacturer Sumec Group has been contracted to build one Crown 63 bulk carrier. Delivery details and price have not been ...
  • Shipping hesitates on Red Sea return
    Experts covering the Red Sea shipping crisis have advised caution over any swift return to the Middle Eastern tradelane. Yesterday, the Houthis officially announced that they have paused maritime attacks on Israel and lifted their so-called naval blockade on Israeli ports. This announcement appeared at the end of a letter sent to Hamas's military wing, ...
  • Navibulgar steps up with new bulker order at Yangzijiang
    Bulgarian shipowner Navibulgar has returned to Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for another round of bulk carrier newbuildings, contracting four geared vessels for delivery between 2028 and 2029. Shipbuilding sources place the 71,000 dwt units at around $33.3m each, marking the company's largest newbuilding commitment to date. The first three ships are expected to be delivered in 2028, ...
  • Bulker values edge higher as buying interest firms
    Bulker prices continue to firm, with fresh secondhand sales showing a steady uptick in values. Both traditional owners and asset players are seizing the opportunity to capitalise. Several broking reports note that Taiwanese owner Hsin Chien Marine is selling its second ship this year, departing with the New Ascent (82,000 dwt, 2012, Tsuneishi), reportedly sold ...
  • Rhino Resources extends Northern Ocean rig campaign off Namibia
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won more work for one of its rigs. Oil and gas player Rhino Resources opted to amend the contract for the 2018-built Deepsea Mira awarded to the company earlier this year. Namely, Northern Ocean won a contract in July for one firm well for ...
  • Glander: AI and bunkering
    Glander International Bunkering's CEO, Carsten Ladekj�r, believes that AI-driven innovation will be the primary transformative force in the maritime industry over the coming year. "We anticipate sustained progress in AI-driven optimisation and digitalisation," he states in this week's big Maritime CEO interview, highlighting a collaborative project that employs an AI-powered propulsion control sy
  • Trump administration plans to open California coast to offshore oil drilling
    The Trump administration is planning to open the California coast to oil drilling lease sales for the first time in a while. The plan, seen in a draft map reviewed by The Washington Post, proposes six offshore lease sales between 2027 and 2030 along the California coast. California has not issued new offshore oil and ...
  • Asiatic Lloyd back at Dalian Shipbuilding for boxship pair
    Asiatic Lloyd has returned to its favoured Chinese shipyard for a pair of conventionally fuelled boxship newbuilds. Brokers are reporting the privately held German shipping line has ordered two more 7,100 teu vessels at Dalian Shipbuilding to go alongside another similar pair it ordered there six weeks ago. Alphaliner is reporting the latest ordered ships ...
  • NextGeo secures North Africa survey and support deal from Saipem
    Offshore energy services contractor Next Geosolutions has won a new contract from Italian firm Saipem for the execution of various survey and support to installation activities, within the development of the Bouri Gas utilisation project in North Africa. The contract, worth around €8.5m ($9.8m), entails the deployment of two specialised vessels, the NG Worker and ...
  • SeaBird vessel to stay on OBN work through 2026
    Marine seismic specialist SeaBird Exploration has won an extension for OBN source work in the Western Hemisphere. The initial contract for OBN work was signed in August this year, using the 2009-built survey vessel Fulmar Explorer. It started in mid-September and is set to last for three months. The deal has nine months of extension options. ...
  • MSC's secondhand fleet frenzy hits 461 ships
    The total number of secondhand boxships Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has added to its fleet since embarking on an unprecedented buying spree in August 2020, largely in lieu of chartering tonnage, has now reached what Alphaliner describes as a "mind-blowing" 461. The world's largest containerline, which recently passed the 7m teu mark, has added three ...
  • Would you let your child go to sea?
    As the next generation turns away from life at sea, industry leaders reflect on what it would take to make seafaring something parents once again want for their children. The second instalment in our brand-new Seafarers magazine. Ask anyone who's spent time at sea and they'll tell you: shipping isn't just a job, it's a ...
  • Scorpio Tankers back in VLCC game with Hanwha Ocean deal
    Monaco-based Scorpio Tankers has made a surprise return to the crude carrier newbuilding market after more than a decade, signing up for two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) at South Korean yard Hanwha Ocean. The New York-listed product tanker giant has inked letters of intent for the 320,000 dwt units, each priced at around $128m. ...
  • Live Animal Export: It's 2025, why are hairy seafarers abandoned and left to linger and die onboard?
    Dr Lynn Simpson returns to Splash today, discussing the ongoing livestock calamity taking place off Turkey. Today is day 54 of Spiridon II's current voyage, something that Splash covered yesterday. Originating in Montevideo, Uruguay, destined for Türkiye and Ukraine. A voyage that should be over, the cattle should have been removed from the tightly packed, ...
  • Pelagic Partners' new credit fund makes debut with MPP trio
    Cyprus-based shipowner and fund manager Pelagic Partners has completed the acquisition of three multipurpose vessels in its first deal under the company's newly established MareVia Credit Fund. The three 2011-2012-built 17,500 dwt units - Condor Bilbao, Condor Magallanes, and Condor Valparaiso - are currently employed under a bareboat charter with a minimum term of five ...
  • Houthis signal end to Red Sea attacks as shaky ceasefire holds
    The Houthis have officially announced that they have paused maritime attacks on Israel and lifted their so-called naval blockade on Israeli ports. This announcement appeared at the end of a letter (pictured below) sent to Hamas's military wing, Kata'ib al-Qassam, by the newly appointed Houthi chief of staff, Yousef Hassan Al-Madani, who succeeded Mohammed Al-Ghamari ...
  • Petrobras faces strike threat as workers reject wage deal
    Workers at Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras have rejected a counterproposal for a collective bargaining agreement offered by the company and its subsidiaries Transpetro, PBio, Ansa, Termobahia, and TBG. As a result, the union approved a "state of strike" which allows workers to begin strike action at any moment without requiring additional consultation ...
  • Vafias joins Greek tanker newbuild surge with six-ship order at HD Hyundai yards
    Greek shipowner Harry Vafias is leading a fresh charge into the crude tanker sector with orders for up to six newbuildings at HD Hyundai, joining a growing list of compatriots expanding and renewing their tanker fleets. Shipbroking sources said the Vafias-backed Stealth Maritime has contracted two suezmaxes at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries at about $86m ...
  • Vår Energi taps Ocean Installer for subsea work on North Sea project
    Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer, a Moreld subsidiary, has been awarded a contract for work on Vår Energi's Balder Next development. The contract involves project management, engineering, flexible pipelines, and riser product supply on a fast-track schedule. The remaining scope of the so-called Balder Next - New Wells project is subject to a final investment ...
  • Shell's strategic pivot sees withdrawal from Scottish floating wind projects
    UK-based energy supermajor Shell has decided to bail on the MarramWind and CampionWind floating wind projects off the coast of Scotland. The decision follows a strategic review and is aligned with the company's general direction of moving away from renewables and back to fossil fuels following the arrival of CEO Wael Sawan. Namely, Shell sold ...
  • Bangladesh Shipping Corporation bags its first resales
    State-run Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has clinched its first resale acquisitions, polishing the fleet's average age with a $76.7m purchase of two ultramax bulkers. Brokers have identified the ships as two 63,700 dwt units built at Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding, a yard that has delivered only three sister ships in this segment, all of which will ...
  • DOF scores BP subsea work under multi-year contract
    Norway's DOF Group has secured a long-term subsea services contract from BP covering work in the Atlantic region. The three-year firm deal, with two one-year extension options, will see DOF deploy one of its subsea vessels to support bp's construction, installation, repair and maintenance (IRM) operations. Offshore work under the contract is scheduled to start ...
  • 'Ambition is not yet reaching the fixture desk': RightShip warns of reward deficit for responsible owners
    A new 37-page report published today by vetting specialist RightShip makes clear the growing frustration among owners who invest in safer, greener operations yet see little commercial recognition for it, with just 27% of charterers polled saying they offer better terms for higher-performing vessels. The study produced with maritime consultancy Thetius finds that while 73% ...
  • Ferry collides with product tanker in Singapore
    Late Monday afternoon saw a collision between the Singapore-registered passenger ferry, Horizon 9 and the Norden-controlled product tanker, La Digue. The ferry was en route to Singapore's HarbourFront Centre when the vessels collided off the Southern Islands. The ferry sustained some damage to its bow above the waterline but remained fully operational while en route ...
  • Are shipowners asking the right questions of clean technology companies?
    Alex Routledge, CEO of Armada Technologies, writes for Splash today. Shipping stands at a complex moment in its decarbonisation journey. The IMO's overall strategy for reaching net zero remains in place, even as the formal adoption of its Net Zero Framework has been delayed. In practice, this pause at the global level seems set to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Crude tankers on track for best quarter in at least a half-decade
    It's safe to say that the fourth quarter of 2025 will be the best reporting period for crude tanker owners...
  • Contships eyes 'robust' feeder market
    Nikolas Pateras-led owner expects higher average rates for fourth quarter
  • European and Egyptian demand boosts Atlantic basin LNG shipping rates
    A confluence of high Atlantic basin LNG export supply and high Atlantic basin import demand has pushed spot rates sharply...
  • Brace for slower growth and higher volatility, warns Danish Ship Finance
    Analyst Christopher Rex is regarded many as the shipping Cassandra - doomed to predict an accurate future only not be...
  • Hydrogen industry faces long, dark night of the soul
    Hydrogen industry bosses say the basis for their green fuel still exists. But the retreat from green policies, geopolitical tensions...
  • Supreme Court finds against Ridgebury after tanker S&P deal collapse
    Shipowner has no debt claim against Marshallese brass plate outfits
  • Akrotiri orders two LR1s at New Century
    Brace of product carriers at Chinese yard are first newbuildings for Marielena Procopiou and Konstantinos Lampsias' growing fleet
  • Long Beach and LA agree clean air plans
    The US' largest port complex finalised the agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District earlier this week
  • Operation Atalanta liberates pirate mothership
    The move represents a show of force from navies in the region, despite the delay in attending the scene; but...
  • Evergreen shares $2.5bn newbuild contract between China and South Korea
    Further big containership newbuilding contracts are expected to be signed by Maersk before the end of the year as orderbook...
  • MSC drives continued strong demand in buoyant secondhand containership market
    Asset values are being supported by continued buyer appetite despite looming capacity oversupply in 2026
  • Roppestad confirmed as chair of International Group
    Gard chief executive takes over from Britannia's Cutler
  • Mass AIS disruption in Baltic linked to amateur Finnish station
    An AIS data anomaly on November 2 caused hundreds of vessels to appear in the Baltic Sea despite being located...
  • Shipowners feeling 'frustrated' at lack of reward for going above and beyond
    A report commissioned by RightShip shows that bottom lines stop charterers from rewarding owners who exceed safety and ESG guidelines
  • The Daily View: Treating a gunshot wound with a band-aid
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea shipping traffic growing but box bosses still weighing up a big bang return | 'If you don't have...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Houthi pause on shipping attacks lowers tensions, but risk remains
    The rebels are incentivized to keep up some level of threat in the Red Sea because they are loathe to give up leverage that generates financial and military support, according to an S&P Global analyst.
  • Mobile taps its chief engineer to lead port through 2027
    Doug Otto will serve an 15-month term at the helm of the port due to previous plans to retire in early 2027, but will oversee projects that aim to position Mobile as a gateway for reaching inland US markets.
  • Evergreen says will spend almost $3 billion on 14 new LNG-fueled ships
    With 196,000 TEUs of new capacity added to its fleet, the latest orders mean Evergreen will leapfrog both Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express in global capacity to become the fifth-largest container line.
  • European shippers bemoan data impact of truckload carrier onboarding challenge
    Shippers using truckload visibility platforms need accurate data to run their supply chains, but face hurdles in onboarding carriers in Europe.
  • Project cargo forwarders in the space race prepare for liftoff
    A predicted annual growth rate of 9% for the space economy to 2035 will intensify the demands on cargo handlers.
  • Overcapacity, slack season pressures push India-Europe rates to two-year lows
    With typical seasonal lulls setting in after a slower-than-usual peak season, forwarders generally do not expect India-Europe rates to show any sort of an uptick until January.
  • Project cargo forwarders in the space race prepare for lift-off
    A predicted annual growth rate of 9% for the space economy to 2035 will intensify the demands on cargo handlers.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
  • Flex LNG 'optimistic' as it waits to see if charterer will exercise option to extend period deal
    CEO Marius Foss says spot market momentum has picked up
  • UK Supreme Court makes rare ruling against Ridgebury Tankers in sale deal that went sour
    Highest court finds there is no principle in English law saying prospective buyers of US shipowner's vessels cannot 'take advantage of their own wrong'
  • Getting active? Connecticut's MTM has some new things to say about its Pangaea Logistics stake
    This week's Streetwise newsletter takes a look at the recent move in Pangaea's share price, and whether it's just strong earnings behind the jump
  • World's largest container ship operator is rewriting the rules with a calculated power play
    Is the world's largest liner buying ships to keep rivals out?
  • 2020 Bulkers stays quiet on fate of its last two newcastlemaxes
    'Too early' to say what the shipowner will do with its remaining vessels or upcoming proceeds from sales, according to CEO
  • Evergreen Marine confirms order for 14 LNG dual-fuel container ships
    Taiwanese shipowner will pay up to $205m each for the latest vessels
  • Fincantieri order backlog hits record with ships worth over $70bn
    Italian yard has contracts for 100 ships
  • Four former Glencore oil traders deny bribery charges ahead of six-month trial
    Group accused of corrupt dealings in West Africa
  • Greek shipowner homes in on debut container ship newbuildings
    Greek owner emerges as second European outfit to order container ships at Chinese yard
  • Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad becomes first Norwegian head of insurer group
    Roppestad takes on a three-year term leading the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs
  • Sanctioned tanker takes long route around UK with Russian oil
    Suezmax carrier blacklisted by the EU and UK but continues to haul Russian crude
  • ArcelorMittal and Peter Livanos joint venture plots vast newbuilding play
    Global Chartering mulls order for up to 16 newbuildings ranging between baby-capes and newcastlemaxes
  • NYK lines up $130m transition bond to fund LNG-fuelled ships
    Japanese giant's sale is the second such deal this year
  • Four ex-Glencore oil traders deny bribery charges ahead of six-month trial
    Group accused of corrupt dealings in West Africa
  • Orange Marine unveils fleet renewal plan with order in Sri Lanka
    Hybrid cable layers will be built at Colombo Dockyard
  • Tobias Backer revs up deal pipeline at new Pelagic Partners fund
    London-based executive says MareVia is keeping an open mind on vessel sectors
  • Start-up Hycamite wins approval in principle for shipboard methane-splitting technology
    Finnish start-up hopes to sell pre-combustion technology into LNG-fuelled newbuildings
  • International Seaways cut to hold by Pareto despite 'perfect cocktail for tankers'
    Expectations and valuation are high, analyst says
  • 'Milestone' hit as Everllence seeks order for ammonia dual-fuel engine
    Engine maker says seven pilot engines are already on order
  • John Fredriksen's Seatankers extends VLCC newbuilding series at Hengli
    Shipyard has inked close to 20 VLCCs in just eight weeks, sources say
  • Stamatis Tsantanis company becomes biggest shareholder in offshore newbuilding venture
    Norway's United Maritime pumps more cash into partnership
  • World's largest container ship owner is rewriting the rules with a calculated power play
    Is the world's largest liner buying ships to keep rivals out?
  • United Maritime wins new charters amid rising panamax bulker rates
    US-listed owner returns to profit in third quarter
  • Nikolas Pateras-run Contships posts higher profit amid firm feeder ship market
    Major Greek owner has nearly 80% of its fleet covered with charters through to autumn 2026
  • Bangladesh Shipping Corp splashes out over $76m on two bulker resales
    Chinese-built ultramaxes were acquired through US-based Hellenic Dry Bulk Ventures
  • Safe Bulkers downgraded as DNB sees 'modest' dry bulk outlook
    Shipowner sees rating cut to hold after stock rally
  • Yang Ming profit plunges after container ship freight rates weaken
    Taiwanese owner notes persistent uncertainty over global trade policies
  • EU frigate captures mothership of 'disrupted' Somali pirate group
    Gang that wreaked havoc in the Indian Ocean last week can no longer threaten vessels in the open sea
  • Profit and pay dip at shipbroker Ifchor Galbraiths' UK operation
    Last year was described as solid in accounts filed to Companies House
  • Startup Hycamite wins approval in principle for shipboard methane splitting technology
    Finnish startup hopes to sell pre-combustion technology into LNG-fuelled newbuildings
  • 2020 Bulkers bullish on capesize prospects as ship sale gains hit $117m
    Norwegian owner has been profitable in each quarter since it began operations in 2019
  • Newbuilding rush looms for cable laying vessels as society electrifies
    Newbuilding rush looms as existing ships are busy meeting demand
  • Charterer Cheniere ducks option for Flex LNG carrier
    Shipowner 'encouraged' by daily rates of $60,000 to $70,000 for modern tonnage, despite sluggish start to winter market
  • Color Group bags cheaper financing with new oversubscribed $90m bond issue
    Ferry owner issues five-year senior unsecured bond
  • Baltimore bridge casualty pits HD Hyundai and vessel interests in transatlantic fight
    Judge weighs arguments over whether Dali shipowner and manager can sue HD Hyundai in US, as yard group wages London arbitration
  • Chinese terminal sanctions keep tanker markets tight despite trade thaw
    Bottlenecks persist as US-China truce leaves Ofac designations intact
  • 'Thriving in chaos': Hong Kong makes gains despite US-China trade pain
    Hong Kong's ability to adapt may prove its greatest asset, says shipowners association chairman Angad Banga
  • Adnoc L&S earmarks four LNG carriers for fleet renewal
    Owner will trade one of its delivering newbuildings spot for time being

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 Algeciras. A decline in Barcelona.
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
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
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
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
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%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
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.
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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
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
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.
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
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%)
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
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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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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
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