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Exim India web site
JULY 14, 2025
  • Comprehensive digital innovations make the freight corridors India's most advanced railway infrastructure: DFCCIL MD
  • Steam Pulse India unveils "THE NEXT BIG THING", its Grand New Office in Mumbai
  • Railways and DFCCIL sign MoU to enhance train safety with AI/ML-based inspection system
  • Govt readies new plan to promote Indian ships for higher cargo share
  • India's growth seen resilient despite global uncertainty, says Temasek
  • Vizhinjam International Seaport marks a year of momentum, milestones and maritime excellence
  • Idle container shipping fleet rises slightly but remains insignificant
  • Red Sea insurance cost surges after ship attacks
  • Updated guidance issued after attacks on shipping resume in the Red Sea
  • India rolls out first-ever e-truck incentive scheme under PM Modi's Green Mobility Vision

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 14, 2025
  • Singapore tops index for twelfth year
  • Stratos delivers widebody for fleet expansion
  • Intermodal sector set for global growth
  • Chris Hines appointed CEO of Repowr
  • Turning circle to be expanded in Hamburg
  • Germany's BPEX warns against flat-rate EU parcel fee
  • Latam adds Bogotá-LA link for floral exports
  • 20 ha PV for Kelheim terminal
  • Leadership transition at CVI
  • OrbitMI joins Smart Maritime Council

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • 'Another painful headache for shippers' as Asia-N Europe rate rally ends
  • Amazon Air Cargo partners-up for new transpacific route into the US
  • More luck than judgment? Top 10 box lines enjoy elusive balance
  • Tradelanes: Africa-Europe volumes caught in 'a wind of change'
  • Interest in larger tonnage picks up amid flurry of newbuild orders
  • Rail squabble on track use sees new intermodal service hit the buffers

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Marine Log web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • Rocket Lab selects Bollinger for transformation of barge to Neutron landing platform
    Long Beach, Calif.-headquartered launch service and space systems specialist Rocket Lab has awarded Bollinger Shipyards a contract to support the build out of an ocean landing platform for its Neutron reusable rocket.
  • Vard books EUR 200M contract for new Inkfish research vessel
    Fincantieri's Norwegian-based subsidiary Vard has signed a contract with U.S.-based research organization Inkfish. Worth in excess of EUR 200 million, it covers the design and construction of what Vard says is "one

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Container News web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • U.S. container imports down 6.4% in May
    According to a report from the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) , U.S. container imports fell 6.4% year-on-year in May, as major ports handled approximately 1.95 million TEUs. The data, based on the Global Port Tracker (GPT) compiled by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, suggests that container volumes will rebound in June to around 2.06 million
  • Chokepoints Under Fire: Maritime volatility surges in the Singapore Strait and Red Sea
    As global trade struggles to find safe passage, the world's most critical maritime arteries, the Singapore Strait and the Red Sea, are once again under pressure. A surge in armed robbery incidents and geopolitical attacks is exposing common vulnerabilities in these vital chokepoints, with rising insurance costs and rerouted voyages signaling the return of maritime volatility. This content is lock
  • Clarion Shipping West Africa enters container shipping market
    According to DynaLiners, a new Nigerian container shipping company, Clarion Shipping West Africa, has officially entered the market with the acquisition of a 350 TEU vessel built in 2014. The company has launched operations along the West African coast, serving ports in Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Sierra Leone. Looking ahead, Clarion Shipping plans to expand its fleet with a second vessel, w
  • How Security Escort Services Protect High-Risk Freight on the Road
    Moving a truck full of iPhones, cash, or pharmaceuticals down the highway? Congratulations, you've just painted a giant target on your cargo. Thieves know exactly what they're looking for, they know the routes you'll take, and they're getting smarter about how they take what you're trying to protect. Cargo theft isn't some random crime of opportunity anymore - it's organized, sophisticated, and a
  • Latvian Ports Launch Digital Platform
    Latvia's major port authorities have joined forces on a major digital transformation initiative aimed at streamlining cargo handling and logistics operations across the country. The project was officially launched during a Steering Committee meeting held at the Freeport of Ventspils. The initiative, titled "Digital transformation of port management, improving the processing and analysis of transp
  • Red Sea insurance costs surge following Houthi attacks
    The cost of insuring vessels transiting the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days following two deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, as Reuters recorded. According to industry sources, war risk premiums have climbed to approximately 0.7% of a vessel's value, up from around 0.3% the previous week. In some cases, underwriters have paused coverage entirely for select voyages deemed too ri
  • Global trade lane growth trends: May 2025 update
    Year-on-year data for May 2025 reveals that global seaborne container trade grew by 1.8%, continuing a generally positive trend, according to DynaLiners. Out of the total trade corridors monitored, thirty-four trade lanes recorded growth, while fifteen experienced declines. However, North America stood out as a weak spot. Both exports and imports contracted, with imports falling by 9.4% and expor
  • Vuxx Shipping launches Brazil-Russia Baltic service
    According to DynaLiners, Russian shipping company Vuxx Shipping has entered the Brazil-Russia trade lane with the launch of a new fortnightly service connecting key ports in Brazil and Baltic Russia. The service operates with a fleet of four vessels, each with a capacity ranging from 1,700 to 1,900 TEUs. The rotation includes the following ports: Paranaguá, Itapoá, Santos, Rio Grande, Kaliningrad
  • Momentum Logistics boosts last-mile fleet
    Momentum Logistics, a key player in regional logistics and a subsidiary of Gulftainer, has added 17 new MAN TGX trucks to its fleet, reinforcing its first-mile and last-mile delivery capabilities across the GCC and Middle East. The move brings the company's total fleet size to 270 trucks, a diverse mix that includes fuel-efficient flatbeds, curtain-siders, reefers, and box trailers. Supplied by U
  • MSC declines to settle damages sought for vessel sinking off India coast
    MSC has expressed its inability to comply with an Indian court order seeking over US$ 1 billion in damages towards the environmental and economic impact the 25 May sinking of the MSC Elsa 3 is believed to have caused along the southern India coastline. The objection was raised by legal counsels on behalf of the Geneva-based shipping group during court proceedings on Thursday (10 July) in response
  • Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canada
    U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade offensive on Thursday, announcing a sharp increase in tariffs on Canadian imports and hinting at sweeping duties for other global trading partners. Starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, with Trump warning of further increases if Canada retaliates. In a letter released via his social media platform, Trump informed Ca
  • CMA CGM to drop Charleston from Indamex Service
    CMA CGM has announced that it will remove the Port of Charleston from its Indamex service connecting the Indian Subcontinent to the US East Coast, effective next month, according to DynaLiners. The weekly service, operated by a fleet of twelve vessels averaging 8,000 TEUs, will follow a revised port rotation: Port Qasim, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Colombo, New York, Norfolk, Savannah, and back to Port
  • Interasia introduces Middle East-Indian Subcontinent-East Africa link
    Interasia has announced the launch of a new connection between the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and East Africa by securing slot access on the MJI service operated jointly by ONE, OOCL, and Unifeeder. The service is operated by five vessels, each with a capacity of approximately 2,000 TEUs, and follows the rotation: Jebel Ali, Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Beira, Maputo, and r
  • New developments in Ukraine trade coverage
    CMA CGM has modified its Odessa Express service, originally launched in December 2024, by removing Piraeus from the rotation. As a result, one vessel has been withdrawn from the loop, and the service will now operate with a single 1,100 TEU vessel shuttling between Istanbul (Ambarli) and Odessa every nine days. In parallel, Arkas is introducing new coverage to Chornomorsk from Istanbul (Ambarli)
  • CentrePort teams up with PortConnect
    CentrePort Wellington has entered a new partnership with PortConnect, a leading New Zealand-based supply chain software provider, marking a step forward in digitalising port operations and improving access for customers. Under the agreement, CentrePort will utilize PortConnect's platform to offer exporters and importers streamlined digital services. The first phase of the rollout will go live on
  • Crowley welcomes LNG-powered Tiscapa
    Crowley has officially added Tiscapa , its newest LNG-powered containership, to its growing fleet as part of its continued efforts to enhance cargo services across the U.S., Caribbean, and Central America. The vessel began its inaugural commercial voyage this week, departing from the Port of Jacksonville, Florida. Part of the modern Avance Class, Tiscapa is built to carry up to 1,400 TEUs, includ
  • MSC keep building, while ZIM pulls back
    According to Alphaliner, the first half of 2025 has delivered a noticeable slowdown in global container fleet expansion, but don't tell that to MSC. The Geneva-based giant continues to forge ahead, while ZIM stands out as the only top-tier carrier actively scaling back. According to new fleet data, the global cellular fleet grew by 1.18 million TEU in the first six months of the year, a relativel
  • FERNRIDE begins transition to driverless operations at HHLA TK Estonia Terminal
    FERNRIDE, a leader in autonomous yard trucking, has initiated the operational rollout of driverless terminal tractors at HHLA TK Estonia Terminal. This transition follows the successful certification of FERNRIDE's autonomous system by TÜV SÜD, along with official approval from the Estonian Transport Administration. Notably, FERNRIDE is the first company to receive TÜV SÜD certification for an aut
  • Grain terminal project at the port of Gdansk moves into implementation phase
    Port Gdanski Eksploatacja, a subsidiary of the Port of Gdansk Authority, signed an agreement with Premium Quality Care to begin construction on a modern grain handling facility the Gdansk Agro Terminal. The first stage involves building a large flat warehouse on Szczecinskie Quay, paving the way for a state-of-the-art terminal with a projected annual handling capacity of 3 million tonnes. The agr
  • DHL Freight appoints new CEO
    DHL Global Forwarding has announced the appointment of Markus Voss as the new CEO of DHL Freight, effective September 1, 2025. Voss, who currently serves as Chief Development Officer at DHL Supply Chain, will succeed Uwe Brinks and report directly to Tim Scharwath, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. With over two decades at DHL, Voss brings extensive experience in operations, IT, and digital
  • Port of Gdansk and DORACO sign agreement to reconstruct Wislane Quay
    The Port of Gdansk Authority and Korporacja Budowlana DORACO signed a major investment agreement at the Port's headquarters. The project involves the comprehensive reconstruction of Wislane Quay one of the Inner Port's most strategic infrastructure upgrades. Valued at PLN 351 million gross, the works are scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2028. The agreement was formally signed by
  • Valenciaport launches mobile alert system
    The Port of Valencia has introduced a new Operational Alert Manager within its official mobile application, ValenciaportPCS, designed to enhance the speed and reliability of communications during disruptions to land transport in and around the port. Now available free of charge on both the App Store and Google Play, this feature is part of the app's Land Transport module. Users can also access it

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Splash web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • New survey suggests China's Ningbo Zhoushan is a greater maritime hub than Athens and Piraeus
    Greeks will be surprised to see the latest maritime hub survey published by Chinese state-run newswire Xinhua and London-based, Singapore-owned Baltic Exchange, which places Ningbo Zhoushan, the world's largest port, above combined Athens and Piraeus as the leading shipping centre. The 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) Report, now in its 12th year, ranks ...
  • DOF sheds two anchor handlers
    The Danish arm of Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has signed agreements to sell two anchor handlers to an undisclosed buyer. DOF said on Friday that it would be selling the 2009-built Skandi Tender and the 2008-built Skandi Trader to what it described as an "international buyer". Both vessels became part of the DOF fleet ...
  • Technip Energies wins FLNG work in Africa
    French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been awarded a contract for work on an FLNG unit in Africa. The company said that the contract was for preliminary activities and that it was effective until the end of September. The client was not revealed. The French firm added that it was a large award, ...
  • Italy to establish offshore wind hubs in Augusta and Taranto
    Italian authorities have announced plans to establish offshore wind production hubs at the ports of Augusta and Taranto. The inter-ministerial decree, signed by the ministries of infrastructure and transport, economy, and the environment, identified maritime state-owned areas suitable for the development of hubs capable of strengthening the country's supply chain in the offshore renewable energy
  • Floatel International in line for work off Brazil in 2026
    Offshore accommodation vessel specialist Floatel International has received a letter of intent for one of its units. The company said that the 2013-built Floatel Victory would provide maintenance and safety unit services offshore Brazil for an undisclosed client. The assignment is for three to four months. An option to extend may be given after the ...
  • Port of Vancouver advances $2.2bn expansion
    Canada's busiest seaport, the port of Vancouver, has formally launched the bidding process for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, a long-anticipated expansion that will boost cargo capacity by 70%. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) this week, seeking companies to construct a C$3bn ($2.2bn) container terminal. The project is ...
  • Splash Wrap: Red Sea attacks lead coverage
    The global shipping industry has been rocked by two deadly attacks this week in the Red Sea, with Yemen's Houthi rebels launching their first campaign against merchant shipping of the year, sinking two bulk carriers, killing at least three seafarers, wounding others, and reportedly kidnapping crew. A new Houthi policy of targeting any company that ...
  • HD Hyundai deepens robotics push with German partnership as shipyard humanoids take shape
    As labour shortages continue to challenge the shipbuilding sector, South Korea's HD Hyundai has doubled down on robotics innovation, announcing a strategic partnership with German cognitive robotics pioneer NEURA Robotics and sister firm HD Hyundai Robotics. The three-way collaboration aims to develop and test quadruped and humanoid robots specifically tailored for shipbuilding environments. Unde
  • Indonesia's Jhonlin Marine quietly builds ultramax fleet with Japanese tonnage
    Jhonlin Marine Trans, the shipping arm of Indonesia's sprawling Jhonlin Group, has quietly assembled an impressive trio of Japanese-built ultramax bulk carriers, signalling a growing ambition in the dry bulk sector from one of the country's most powerful conglomerates. The company's fleet now includes three reflagged ultramaxes - Jhonlin 001 (built 2012), Jhonlin 002 (2018), ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • Stocks off to strong start in July as dry bulk and VLGC rates rise
    A combination of improving rates and external catalysts has given shipping-stock sentiment a lift in the early days of summer...
  • More than 90% of shadow fleet ships are producing insurance certificates when challenged
    Data collected from European government agencies indicates that well over 90% of the shadow fleet tankers being challenged to produce...
  • Eternity C: when war risk insurers don't face the music and dance
    Sorry, shipowners, but underwriters do have the right to decline cover
  • Toro launches offer to buy back up to 4.5m shares
    Buyback scheme starts as Petros Panagiotidis-led company agrees to sell LPG carrier to new spin-off Robin Energy
  • Shipping sanctions in the balance as EU mulls price cap and Trump touts Russia bill
    Supporters of the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 seem to think that president Trump is about to back their...
  • Towing casualties away from the coastline 'shortsighted'
    Wan Hai 503, which was ravaged by fire last month, was towed out of India's exclusive economic zone to avoid...
  • Travelers named as insurer that declined war risk cover for Eternity C
    Shipowners slam underwriter's reluctance to write business despite accepting annual placement
  • CSSC expects surge in profits as major merger deal nears completion
    CSSC Holdings and CSIC Ltd, which hold most of CSSC's subsidiary yards, have won clearance from Shanghai Stock Exchange to...
  • Lawyers expect tougher customs enforcement across Europe
    A survey of law firms found most expected heightened security at customs and low levels of preparedness among companies for...
  • Vancouver port expansion moves into next phase
    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has started a search for a construction team to build the landmass and wharf components...
  • The Daily View: Eternity C and Magic Seas: shipping and marine insurance in shock
  • Shanghai port group leadership changes hands as chairman Gu Jinshan resigns
    New president Song Xiaodong takes over the top leadership role on an interim basis
  • Daily Briefing
    Underwriters declined war risk cover for final voyage of Eternity C | Vessel Protect has 100% war risk line on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • Schneider says MMX service delivering four-day Mexico-Chicago transit time
    The journey time, about two to three days better than typical industry metric, comes despite congestion in other parts of the partner CPKC's network.
  • Long Beach ITS terminal upgrade to boost capacity by about 50%
    The project, due to begin Monday, will also improve truck access by upgrading the gate infrastructure and boost efficiency through the replacement of an outdated terminal operating system.
  • OOCL's Q2 revenue slides on lower trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe rates
    The decline came despite a 4.4% increase in total container volumes to 2 million TEUs, the carrier said in a quarterly update Friday.
  • US Bank eBL trial for US exporter notches another step toward 2030 goal
    Adoption of digital bills of lading has been stronger in Asia, but US traction is necessary to help container lines meet a 2030 commitment to fully move to electronic documents.
  • CMA CGM ends existing Indian VSAs with Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
    The Marseille-based liner has finalized operational plans to call off its remaining vessel-sharing agreements with the carriers after Gemini Cooperation-linked realignments.
  • Global dockworker unions plan Lisbon gathering for anti-automation 'call to action'
    The gathering will be closely watched by ocean carriers, shippers and container terminal operators in the US and Europe for signs that global unions are developing a coordinated cross-border "solidarity strike" strategy.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 11, 2025
  • Israel urges US to resume strikes on Houthis after attacks on ships
    Will Donald Trump end the ceasefire to go after Yemen-based militant group again?
  • 'The biggest bright spot across shipping': Why VLGCs aren't done just yet
    Dorian LPG has prospered through Trump's trade war as market rises
  • Shipowner dismisses insurer demands over detained bulker
    Greek operator said company was unaware of organised crime charges faced by single-ship company director
  • Wavelength podcast risk special: Ships are under attack as militants and saboteurs take aim
    Houthis have sunk two ships after a long hiatus, and a series of explosions are thought to have been backed by Ukraine
  • Insurer demands over detained bulker dismissed by shipowner
    Greek operator said company was unaware of organised crime charges faced by single-ship company director
  • 'Multi-layered deception': How Russia is dodging Western sanctions at sea
    Vessel has history of trade with South American country
  • Shipping executive Pankaj Khanna says he will work 'till the day I die'
    Heidmar boss is too busy to retire, he tells TradeWinds
  • VLCCs add 1bn tonne-miles from Brazil as Petrobras expands deals with Chinese charterers
    Signal Ocean notes exports to China up 60% year on year
  • Advantage Tankers presses on with VLCC ordering in latest Hanwha deal
    Switzerland-based owner said to have declared option for third ship priced at nearly $130m
  • Rodolphe Saade adds UK top brass to growing list of political contacts
    CMA CGM boss pledges cooperation after meeting British finance chief
  • HOLD: Bulkers still running the risk of transiting the Red Sea to deliver key commodities
    Data shows how bulker traffic has responded to vessel attacks by Houthi forces
  • Fearnley cuts Seaways' profit forecast despite seeing improvements in tanker rates
    Analysts argue suezmaxes, aframaxes and MRs are beating seasonal levels
  • London market in dark over insurer behind Cosmoship bulker attacked by Houthis in Red Sea
    Insurance coverage is increasingly difficult to secure following the resumption of militia group's deadly campaign
  • ExxonMobil fixes Leon Patitsas tanker pair on long-term charters at firm rate
    Greek owner Atlas Maritime and Danish investment partners keep up the pace in a string of profitable deals
  • Trump tariffs take their toll on top line of Chinese container giant OOCL
    Cosco affiliate logs lower revenues on China trades to US and Europe
  • Greek container ship ordering speeds up with Kollakis move at New Dayang
    Yet another Hellenic owner is close to signing up a batch of boxship newbuildings in China
  • Container lines back-pedal on transpacific as rates slide on tariff uncertainty
    MSC and CULines apply the brakes 'in response to current market conditions'
  • 'Multi-layered deception': How Russia is dodging Western sanctions at sea
    Vessel has history of trade with South American country
  • John Fredriksen-backed DOF seals anchor-handler sales as secondhand values start to soften
    Brokers say asking levels still elevated for ageing tonnage
  • Row erupts between Fratelli Cosulich and Titan over LNG bunker vessel charter
    Dutch fuel supplier appears to have lost control of chartered in vessel as parties call in lawyers
  • Ukraine reveals maritime rebuild plan as Russia pounds ports
    Two Syrian seafarers killed in attacks on key port of Odesa earlier this month
  • Greek owner Adam Polemis swoops on $70m twice-resold tanker newbuilding
    Shipping veteran reinvests all the money he raised from sale of two old VLCCs into a modern product tanker
  • NRP shipping fund sells first bulker as it begins divesting portfolio
    Oslo-based investor targets second dividend payment in third quarter
  • The TradeWinds quiz: Test your knowledge of the biggest shipping stories of 2025 to date
    Cast your mind back over the first six months of 2025 with 12 testing questions
  • How the European energy transition is creating opportunity for owners of product tankers
    Asian exports key to making up shortfall, Sentosa says
  • Stricken MSC boxship to have oil removed from engine room
    Canada's coast guard says 85% of fuel on the MSC Baltic III has been transferred
  • Hafnia signs $715m credit facility in refinancing with syndicate of 11 banks
    Product tanker giant cuts funding cost, reduces cash flow breakeven and strengthens liquidity
  • Houthis hit back at kidnap claims: Survivors of bulker sinking treated with 'utmost respect'
    Operator Cosmoship says 10 crew members remain unaccounted for after deadly battle
  • Petros Panagiotidis muddies the waters on pure-play listings with LPG carrier sell-down
    Cyprus-based owner's Toro Corp offloads gas vessel to product tanker spin-off Robin Energy
  • NRP shipping fund sells first bulker vessel as it starts divesting portfolio
    Targets second dividend payment in third quarter
  • 'I don't want to be a shipowner': Pankaj Khanna bringing new investors to shipping through Heidmar
    Experienced executive sheds light on future targets as he revitalises four-decade-old operation
  • DNB shipping loan book falls as fee income jumps after Carnegie acquisition
    Shipping book down to $3.6bn, while income from advisory services and capital raising is on the up
  • Robbery incidents in Singapore Straits will continue rising, says ReCAAP
    Low probability of getting caught and economic conditions are driving raids
  • Samudera Indonesia raises $30.8m through Islamic financing bond
    Shariah bond covers two panamax bulkers
  • 'Embrace risk': Jan Dieleman's candid view of Cargill's fight to cut carbon
    Decarbonisation advocate admits trading giant is 'not where we want to be'
  • Container lines backpedal on transpacific as rates slide on tariff uncertainty
    MSC and CULines apply the brakes 'in response to current market conditions'

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In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
The Mediterranean branch will be called Mediterranean Service 2
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
HMM announces failure of SK Shipping acquisition talks
Seoul
The operation reportedly fell through due to a disagreement on the transaction price.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Taranto
Containers stopped at just 4,000 TEUs (-27.4%)
In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
Rome
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded
Pacific Environment calls on IMO to adopt binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
Anchorage
In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Palermo
Rolling stock is growing. Other freight is declining.
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama
Panama Ports Company says it is ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time."
The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
ICHCA report on nearly 500 accidents over the past 25 years
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
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Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
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
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
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
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
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
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