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Exim India web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • First successful standards-based, interoperable electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) transaction announced
  • India has offered a trade deal with basically zero tariffs: Trump
  • Mormugao Port Authority issues monsoon season advisory
  • Indian economy seen in good shape despite challenges
  • Defence exports soar 34-fold in FY25
  • Freight rates seen surging during US, China tariff pause
  • Safeguard duty cuts steel imports by 21 pc in April
  • India permits 3 Russian insurers to provide marine cover to ships
  • Veg oil imports dip 32 pc in April
  • India seen exporting 24 mt rice in 2025-26: USDA
  • Dry bulk ship recycling falls 24% to 17-year low
  • NYK Group takes delivery of its first methanol-fuelled bulk carrier
  • Automated trucking operations offer a compelling solution for the transport and logistics industry: Report
  • Paul Pathy of Fednav elected BIMCO President
  • BIAL partners with KPMG in India to develop an innovative Generative AI platform
  • VOC Port completes berth dredging to accommodate fully loaded Panamax vessels
  • Suez Canal rebate now applicable
  • FTA with UK has sufficient safeguards for sensitive sectors

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Spotlight on inclusive maritime leadership
  • Suspected sabotage targeting freight logistics
  • Pan-European road network
  • UK partners to launch world's first zero-emission cargo...
  • Chittagong, Kingston, Tema head global port delay rankings
  • Not 'for the birds', but 'against the cocks'
  • Odyssey names Maneet Singh CIO & CDO
  • Sesé joins IRU network
  • Logistics support for handball
  • Anemoi and partners launch rotor sail design study
  • Dollar Tree appoints Weng as chief supply chain officer

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 15, 2025
  • Shippers should check out the 'small print' in China-US tariff cuts
  • Evri gets 'Premium' boost from merger with DHL's UK ecommerce division
  • Picking apart the DHL-Evri UK e-commerce deal
  • IATA to downgrade air cargo growth forecast 'to something more sustainable'
  • Conf call redux: Diplomatic Rolf vs Flippant Rolf
  • Maersk joins peers with emergency surcharges on Pakistan cargo
  • Expeditors to shareholders: 'Mum's the word'
  • MSC Antonia, a casualty of the epidemic of GPS area-denial
  • Avianca eyes partners to navigate uncertainty and boost transatlantic lift
  • Amanda Jones Rasmussen returns to DHL GF as new global CCO

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Marine Log web site
MAY 15, 2025
  • Port of Long Beach braces for double digit decline in May numbers
    Following its strongest April on record and 11 consecutive months of cargo increases, the Port of Long Beach says that it is preparing for a double-digit decline for shipments in May due
  • In a world first, Denmark initiates remote pilotage test program
    With approval from the Danish Emergency Management Agency, Denmark's national pilotage service provider DanPilot is now initiating a test program for remote pilotage. It is partnering with ship data collection and AI-based
  • Maine State Ferry Service awards Seaward new crewing contract
    After a competitive proposal process, Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS) and the Maine State Department of Transportation, has awarded Hornblower Group subsidiary Seaward Services, Inc. (SSI), a new 5-year contract to provide

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Container News web site
MAY 15, 2025
  • Anemoi collaborates with Hafnia, GSI, and DNV to develop Rotor Sails for MR tankers
    Anemoi Marine Technologies has announced a new collaboration with Hafnia, Guangzhou Shipyard International, and DNV to design and integrate Rotor Sails for 50,000 dwt Medium-Range (MR) tankers. In April 2025, the four organizations signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) aimed at creating a new generation of efficient and environmentally friendly MR tanker designs equipped with Rotor Sails. The
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new Gambia peak season surcharge
    Hapag-Lloyd will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent to the port of Banjul in Gambia. The surcharge will be applicable to all container types from May 19, 2025, until further notice, and has been set at US$400/€350 per container. The German ocean carrier provided the following overview of the PSS geographies:
  • Kuehne+Nagel launches pioneering global sustainability programme with leading airlines
    Kuehne+Nagel has launched its Carrier Engagement Sustainability Programme. This initiative marks a first-of-its-kind effort in the industry, involving the signing of individual Memoranda of Understanding with 14 leading global airlines to drive forward sustainability and innovation in airfreight. The programme aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of air cargo operations and repre
  • Dry bulk ship recycling falls to 17-year low
    In this week's "Shipping Number of the Week" from BIMCO, Shipping Analysis Manager, Filipe Gouveia, looks at the recycling of dry bulk ships, which has dropped 24% at the start of the year, as high levels of uncertainty could be delaying recycling decisions. "Between January and April 2025, dry bulk ship recycling has fallen 24% y/y, reaching a 17-year low despite a 35% y/y drop in the Baltic Dry
  • DCSA completes standards-based interoperable eBL transaction
    Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announced the first successful standards-based, interoperable electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) transaction. This achievement was made possible through collaboration with eBL solution providers and marks an advancement toward secure, scalable, and truly paperless global trade. Despite the availability of digital alternatives for years, eBL adoption has
  • Tanger Med Eyes Liberia in Strategic Bid to Reshape West Africa's Maritime Map
    In a move that signals Morocco's rising ambitions as a continental maritime power, Tanger Med Engineering, a subsidiary of the influential Tanger Med Group, has signed a deal to modernize Liberia's key ports-Monrovia and Buchanan. The agreement, struck with Liberia's National Port Authority, involves infrastructure upgrades including dredging and capacity expansion, aimed at turning the country's
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges unveils autonomous electric shuttle for intra-terminal logistics
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, in collaboration with technology partners Akkodis, VDL, and Medrepair, has successfully demonstrated a next-generation logistics solution: a fully autonomous, all-electric shuttle. The live demonstration took place at the Medrepair terminal as part of the PIONEERS project, an initiative funded under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. E
  • UAE's Port Powerhouses Split Course in Global Logistics Strategy
    In 2025, two of the UAE's most powerful logistics companies, DP World and AD Ports Group, are steering global trade infrastructure along markedly different courses. Their investments and strategic footprints reveal not just business ambitions but geopolitical undercurrents shaping the future of maritime commerce
  • US-China tariff reprieve drives surge in large vessel relets
    Owners and operators of large container ships in the 5,000 - 7,000 TEU range are busy reletting their vessels to take advantage of firm charter rates, as vessels in this size range are in short supply
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports maintains strong throughput growth in April
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSP) reported continued growth in total throughput for April, achieving a 5.2% year-on-year increase. The Chinese port and terminal operator handled more than 9.5 million TEUs during the month. In China, terminals in the Pearl River Delta and Southwest regions showed particularly strong performance. CSP's overseas terminals also continued their upward trajectory, with throug
  • cargo-partner and Nippon Express commence Japan-Europe service
    The Vienna Consolidation service, developed jointly by cargo-partner and Nippon Express, provides shipping solutions from Japan to multiple destinations in Central and Eastern Europe. The Less-than-Container Load (LCL) Vienna Consolidation service was developed to provide a seamless connection between Japan and 26 destinations across Central and Eastern Europe, including Vienna, Graz, Linz, Innsb
  • Folk Maritime expands fleet with boxship trio
    Folk Maritime Services Company announced the addition of three vessels to its fleet, which will be deployed on its services over the next month. The three container ships are: Folk Dammam (1,868 TEUs) Folk Yanbu (702 TEUs) Folk Jubail (1,118 TEUs) All the container vessels are registered under the Saudi flag at Jeddah Islamic Port. Poul Hestbaek, CEO of Folk Maritime, emphasized the strategic imp
  • Former UK Government Maritime Minister joins CORE POWER
    CORE POWER has announced that Charlotte, Baroness Vere, has joined the company as Vice President of International Relations. Charlotte Vere brings extensive expertise in maritime, sustainability, policy and regulatory development, and stakeholder relations to support CORE POWER's mission to deliver advanced nuclear technology for coastal infrastructure, heavy industry and shipping. Her role will
  • Bunker indices show upward trend
    At the end of the 20th week of the year, the global bunker indices of the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) moved upward. The 380 HSFO index rose to US$465.40/MT, the VLSFO index climbed to US$538.59/MT and the MGO index also increased to US$723.92/MT. MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the difference in price between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - remained virtually unchanged, increasing by $0.90 (from $72.
  • MSC increases rates from Far East to Europe
    MSC, the world's largest container carrier, has announced the following new freight rates from all Far East ports, including but not limited to ports in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, to North Europe, Mediterranean, including West Med, East Med, Adriatic and North Africa, and Black Sea. The updated rates will be effective from 1 June until further notice, but not beyond 14 June 2025. If you lik
  • Kalmar, DP World finalize major repeat order for electric equipment at London Gateway
    DP World has placed a repeat order with Kalmar for 12 fully electric straddle carriers equipped with high-energy batteries, to be used at its London Gateway logistics hub. The order, which also includes a Kalmar FastCharge charging station for the machines, was booked in Kalmar's Q1 2025 order intake, with delivery of the machines scheduled for the first quarter of the next year. Kalmar electric
  • Kalmar introduces new standalone automation system
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has announced the launch of its flexible, scalable Kalmar One Automation System as a standalone solution. With this, Kalmar aims to respond to the increasing demand from customers for a modular original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and equipment-type agnostic fleet management solution. Kalmar One is an OEM and equipment type-agnostic solution for automat
  • DP World inks US$760 million investment deal for Caucedo Port expansion
    DP World has signed a US$760 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Dominican Republic to expand the Port of Caucedo and its Free Trade Zone. The agreement, signed with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMES (MICM) of the Dominican Republic, initiates negotiations that will raise Caucedo's container handling capacity from 2.5 million to approximately 3.1 milli
  • CMA CGM announces peak season surcharge on China-Kenya route
    French shipping company CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments originating from China to Kenya, effective 20 May. The Marseille-based carrier will apply a surcharge of US$150 per TEU on dry cargo shipments from Central & South China, including Hong Kong and Macau SAR, to the Port of Mombasa. Additionally, a separate surcharge of US$200 per TEU will
  • BIMCO elects new President
    BIMCO, the world's largest shipping association, has elected Paul Pathy, President & CEO of Canada's largest dry bulk shipping company, Fednav, as President. Pathy was elected at the organisation's general meeting in Copenhagen on 14 May 2025. Paul Pathy takes over as the 47th President and is the first BIMCO President from the Americas, taking over from Nikolaus H. Schües, who is finishing his t
  • We Asked AI: Next-Generation Ports
    Futuristic commercial ports are ultra-efficient, fully automated hubs where AI-driven logistics, autonomous cranes, and self-navigating cargo vessels work in perfect synchrony. Equipped with smart sensors, digital twins, and blockchain-based customs systems, these ports ensure seamless, transparent, and secure global trade. Powered by renewable energy and integrated with green infrastructure, the

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Splash web site
MAY 15, 2025
  • Star Bulk clears out five ageing supramaxes
    Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk giant Star Bulk Carriers has confirmed sales of five older supramax vessels. The Athens-based company revealed in its first-quarter earnings report it had sold the 2005-built Star Omicron and the 2006-built Strange Attractor. Both ships have already been delivered and renamed Fu Chang and Ocean Melody, respectively. In addition, Star Bulk ...
  • Liners confident of pushing through rate rises on surging transpacific business
    Liner executives are reporting a dramatic pick-up in box bookings between China and the US this week as a 90-day mini-reprieve in the tariff war between the world's two largest economies gets underway. The busier liner bookings have yet to translate into an immediate rate surge, but analysts are confident carriers will make strong profits ...
  • UK needs record offshore wind round to maintain green energy hopes
    The UK is not on track to meet its Clean Power 2030 target of between 43 and 51GW of offshore wind capacity, so the upcoming allocation round needs to be the most ambitious auction round yet. In its 2025 Offshore Wind Insight, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said the country would fall short of meeting its ...
  • Keyfield finds partner for expansion into Indonesia
    Offshore support and accommodation vessels company Keyfield International has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia's PT Elnusa Trans Samudera (ETSA). Keyfield entered into the agreement through its subsidiary Keyfield Offshore. The collaborative framework between the two companies will explore and pursue various marine services opportunities, primarily within the oil and gas
  • Germany opens up for ship recycling
    Germany has approved its first facility dedicated to the dismantling and recycling of large ships. This facility, operated by EWD Benli Recycling, is located in Emden on the site of the parent company Emder Werft und Dock (EWD). The company has secured the necessary governmental permits that classify it as a specialised waste management business, ...
  • Doun Kisen back at Nantong Xiangyu with newcastlemax orders
    Japan's Doun Kisen has further boosted its bulk carrier orderbook in China with three newcastlemax newbuilds. Multiple broking outfits report the diversified shipowner has returned to Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering for the 210,000 dwt trio costing between $75m and $76m each. Doun Kisen already has kamsarmax and ultramax bulkers booked for construction at ...
  • How iron ore seaborne trading patterns are changing
    Some heavy-hitters were on stage for the final session of this year's Geneva Dry summit, the iron ore panel moderated by Tim Huxley, the CEO of Mandarin Shipping, who kicked proceedings off by asking panellists if there had ever been a more difficult time to form a market view. "We're always swimming in uncertainty in ...
  • Companies submit contracts to develop 2.7GW of offshore wind in Taiwan
    All five developers that were awarded capacity in Taiwan's latest offshore wind tender have submitted their contracts to the country's Ministry of Economic Affairs. The five tender winners were originally announced in August 2024 with a total of 2.7GW in offshore wind capacity. They include Synera Renewable Energy's 800MW Formosa 6, Shinfox's 700MW Youde, Copenhagen ...
  • Staatsolie secures $1.6bn loan to enter TotalEnergies project in Suriname
    Staatsolie arranged the loan with a group of 18 international, regional and local banks and financial institutions. With this loan, the company can partly finance its 20% participation in the GranMorgu project in Suriname's offshore block 58. The new loan will also be used to fully repay the outstanding bank loan of $130m. The Surinamese ...
  • Addressing seafarer burnout
    Martin Hedman, director of mental wellness practices at VIKAND, writes for Splash today. The issue of burnout among seafarers has often been pigeonholed into a narrow focus on mental health, yet the reality on the high seas is far more complex. Recent findings from VIKAND, which show a significant rise in psychological assessments among crew ...
  • Denmark first to launch remote pilotage
    With approval from the Danish Emergency Management Agency, DanPilot and Danelec are now initiating a test program for remote pilotage - the first of its kind in the world. The test program created by DanPilot and Danelec allows pilots to guide ships from land, using only advanced data transmitted directly from the vessels. "The approval ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 15, 2025
  • Dark fleet politics escalate as Russia scrambles jet to protect 'nationless' tanker
    The Russian Federation has taken its first military step to protect the shadow fleet, putting Baltic States on alert as...
  • IMO framework sends mixed signals on ship efficiency
    The IMO's net zero framework incentivises inefficiency for compliant ships and sends mixed signals to the market about the path...
  • Okeanis eyes potential for increased rates for big tankers
    Greece-based owner is optimistic about market for remainder of 2025
  • Pool scheme deficit 'nowhere near' worst projections, says Bowsher
    West of England chief executive expects to see combined ratios at some rivals considerably above 100% mark
  • FuelEU could be profitable for shipping
    OceanScore estimated an initial FuelEU compliance deficit for ships of around 2.1m tonnes of CO2 equivalent, while more efficient vessels...
  • Star Bulk likes the sector's prospects despite first-quarter profit plunge
    Leading US-listed bulker owner sees encouragement for dry bulk in the supply side of the equation
  • Global oil demand growth to fall by a third in remainder of 2025
    Uncertainty following the aggressive trade policies launched by the US had 'weighed heavily' on the global economy and therefore oil...
  • LPG: caught between topsy-turvy trade policies as market enters seasonally strong period
    VLGCs are entering the seasonally stronger second half of the year amid the fallout from the US-China trade war
  • Forth Ports launches Tilbury expansion plan
    Former power station land will be repurposed and included in Thames Freeport under plans submitted
  • Catalogue of errors led to Pacific Basin bulker near-stranding off Australia
    Response by local authorities to incident in July 2022 comes in for particular criticism from ATSB
  • Reed Smith loses costs action against sanctioned Dubai shipowners
    Top law firm's argument 'thin and unpersuasive', rules Mr Justice Foxton
  • Hanwha Ocean forms MRO cluster to meet growing US naval demand
    While expanding its US presence, the company says the dissolution of its Chinese subsidiary is unrelated to its broader strategy
  • Taiwan's big three box lines ride trade truce momentum after strong first-quarter results
    Easing China-US trade tensions and a sharp rise in transpacific bookings fuel optimism for stronger cargo demand in the months...
  • Regulation: Nervous wait for the IMO to adopt carbon pricing
    The IMO's new net zero framework is set for formal adoption in October. The regulator still has much work to...
  • HHLA sees earnings jump in first quarter
    Despite a sluggish European economy, container volumes from Asia increased throughput. Reopening of Odesa terminal helped lift revenues
  • The Daily View: Beware the anchoring bias
  • Seafarers still paying the price for disjointed approach to crew criminalisation
    InterManager secretary-general Kuba Szymanski believes the maritime industry has a lot to learn from civil aviation when it comes to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tariff reprieve upside vs Covid lockdown rebound: this time it's different | Ofac sanctions Iranian military-linked shipping network exposed in...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 15, 2025
  • DAT adds in-house factoring services with latest acquisition
    The purchase of Outgo, founded in 2022, is meant to help DAT gather more transactional data but also to make its freight marketplace more complete for carriers and brokers.
  • Trans-Pacific carriers announce massive June rate hikes
    Container lines are looking to capitalize on a ramp-up in Asia-US bookings during the 90-day tariff reduction that followed Monday's deal between the Trump administration and China.
  • Revised China tonnage tax less disruptive, still costly
    An industry backlash mitigated the costliest components of the US Trade Representative but surcharges from some carriers are still likely on the way, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • BNSF, UP prepping for July cargo rebound after tariff-induced lull
    Intermodal providers might see a small bullwhip effect, where international volume declines in May and June but rebounds in July and August as shipments delayed due to now-paused tariffs on Chinese goods begin arriving in Southern California.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 15, 2025
  • Cosco Shipping boosts VLGC newbuilding tally with order for dual-fuel vessels
    Chinese shipping giant now has four newbuildings on order at Cosco Heavy Industry Qidong
  • Resolve Marine works to take problem-solving skill set beyond salvage
    Marine salvage is not a growing market, but there are other ways to grow
  • Container freight futures notch higher after Trump-Xi trade deal
    Peak of futures curve in fourth quarter suggest 26% rates rise
  • First cargo of new Venezuelan crude oil heads to US as deadline looms
    Schoeller ship also said to be carrying Blend 22 to US Gulf
  • Navantia UK names new CEO as part of Harland & Wolff integration plan
    Shipyard pledges commitment to enhancing UK defence and energy sectors
  • Iran nuclear deal could push up tanker values, says Okeanis boss Aristidis Alafouzos
    Greek owner's boss sees national Iranian carrier as hungry for quick additions to fleet if US sanctions axed
  • First cargo of new Venezuelan crude blend heads to US as deadline looms
    Schoeller ship also said to be carrying Blend 22 oil to US Gulf
  • Michelle Gonzalez: Mixing innovation and traditional values at chartering giant Vale
    Michelle Gonzalez is head of chartering, long-term contracts and operations in the APAC and Middle East regions for miner Vale
  • Newcomer Folk Maritime snaps up three more container ships as fleet expansion rolls on
    Strategic move will lift owned fleet to five Saudi-flagged ships
  • Banks block payouts to bereaved families of Russian seafarers
    Some institutions are taking a hard line on paying money into accounts in Russia despite no suspicions of sanctions breaches
  • Nuclear reaction: As US and Iran 'sort of' agree weapons deal, tanker market braces for fallout
    Clarksons Securities explains where we go from here, as President Trump indicates agreement is close
  • Andreas Martinos-led Minerva Marine swoops for seventh container ship in two years
    Major Greek owner takes delivery of former Briese feeder vessel
  • Stifel rethinks direction as Ben Nolan steps off the 'long, hard path'
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the departure of a prominent shipping analyst
  • Fire-hit Greek tanker finally gets towed to safety after drifting for several weeks
    Damages from engine room fire on Coral Shipping product carrier turned out to be minor
  • Greece's Angelicoussis Group linked to new sale coup for ageing VLCC
    Reported deal for major Greek owner's oldest VLCC shows rising secondhand values for big tankers
  • BW Epic Kosan snaps up trio of LPG carriers as it targets bigger ships
    Singapore owner linked to deals for Tristar Eships and Komaya Shipping vessels
  • New Fortress Energy moves to cash in on and shift out its FSRU tonnage
    Two regas units sublet but company 'ready to sign' charter contracts on a further pair
  • New Faces: Meet shipping's next generation news makers and market movers
    TradeWinds picks 25 people set to take up the shipping mantle in the years to come
  • Castor quickly repays $100m loan to sister owner Toro as it plunges to loss
    Petros Panagiotidis company banked the cash to take over Germany's MPC Capital
  • US LPG exports to China poised to rebound after tariffs slashed
    LPG shipments to China in April had hit a high of 1.6m tonnes, while in May was expected to fall more than 30%
  • Singapore maritime chief Teo Eng Dih to leave for new ministerial role
    Replacing him is the assistant chief executive of city-state media and infocomm regulator
  • 'Confused and unnecessary' salvage delay risked catastrophic bulker grounding, report says
    Australian probe finds only emergency use of anchors prevented serious accident off Sydney in 2022
  • New Fortress wraps up $1.06bn Jamaican asset sale to Excelerate Energy
    Wes Edens-led company continues sell-offs as it moves to pay down debt
  • Singapore maritime chief Teo Eng Dih quits for new ministerial role
    Replacing him is the assistant chief executive of city-state media and infocomm regulator
  • Catastrophic bulker grounding risked by confused and unnecessary salvage delay, report says
    Australian probe finds only emergency use of anchors prevented serious accident off Sydney
  • Ex-Goldman Sachs heavyweight Andrew Wolff quits BW LPG board
    Experienced financial executive steps down as director after five years
  • Hafnia's Mikael Skov says product tanker rate revival sets stage for 'robust' year
    Earnings improving in second quarter after big profit dip in first three months
  • Names to note: These faces are tipped to become more familiar in the years to come
  • Ian Bennitt: Leading Trump's 'historic' effort to bring US maritime back from the doldrums
    Head of Office of Maritime and Industrial Capacity says president's focus on maritime has created 'epic demand signal'
  • Margaritaville at Sea buys third ship for that Cheeseburger in Paradise
    Jimmy Buffett-themed Florida cruise operator buys Carnival Corp vessel
  • Gavin McGrath: Former Cargill trader is chasing the investment opportunity of a lifetime with Green Marine
    McGrath is chairman and partner in e-fuels consultancy, engineering and training group Green Marine
  • Robert Christiansen: Has placed Arctic at the top of the map for shipping in the Nordic bond market
  • Vyron Vasileiadis: Shipowning newcomer living the dream and with ambition to grow
    Greek businessman draws attention with wide-ranging set of initiatives
  • James Lightbourn: Showing a keen eye for shipping deals and tipped for major roles ahead
    A man of many hats has found a voice as an incisive shipping commentator
  • Phil Harding and Leo Askaroff: Two deal-makers rising behind 'the big two' at Clarksons
  • Hege Leirfall Ingebrigtsen: Former football executive brings leadership passion to Grieg Maturitas
  • Chen JianHua: Chinese billionaire with high-profile friends now challenging the shipbuilding elite
  • Michelle Gonzales: Mixing innovation and traditional values at chartering giant Vale
    Michelle Gonzales is head of chartering, long-term contracts and operations in the APAC and Middle East regions for miner Vale
  • Sara Edmonson: Early adopter bringing Andrew Forrest's green vision to life at Fortescue
  • Ibrahim Al Nadhairi: Extending a growth story after a blockbuster IPO for Asyad Shipping
  • Fridtjof Eitzen: Showing a family flair for deal-making after taking the wheel at Christiania Shipping
  • Carl-Antoine Saverys: Awaiting a pioneering delivery of an ammonia dual-fuel vessel
    Exmar's CEO has been in the job for less than 18 months but grew up on all things shipping
  • Julian Proctor: Building out Purus Marine fleet to fit a changing industry landscape
    CEO is passionate advocate for change but prefers a low-key profile
  • Ioanna Procopiou: Shipowner rising to prominence as part of new generation in Greece
  • Panagiota Chrysanthi: Swapped the sea for the boardroom to break new ground at Greek tanker firm
    Andriaki Shipping's new chief executive officer hails from a long chain of captains and boatswains
  • Dong Kwan 'DK' Kim: Building out Hanwha Group's vision for shipbuilding
    Heir apparent's strong US links are already in play
  • Star Bulk racks up five supramax sales as first-quarter profit dwindles
    Petros Pappas-led bulker giant actively selling older ships, with proceeds used to buy back stock
  • Insurer West boosts cash pot as it prepares for unpredictable year
    CEO Tom Bowsher reports solid 12 months in the face of surging pool claims
  • Greek tanker ships 'unusual' cargo of straight-run diesel from Abu Dhabi
    Tracking data shows LR2 Ninemia heading to Malaysia with low-sulphur fuel
  • Chinese bank arrests former Russian-owned anchor handler in Singapore
    Bank claims it is owed $61m in outstanding mortgages
  • Mining magnate grows shipowning fleet with secondhand deal on back of newbuilding swoop
    Jhonlin Marine's purchase of Sagar Kanta follows big ultramax order in Japan

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American Shipper web site
MAY 15, 2025
  • Hapag-Lloyd expects swift China ramp-up after bookings jump 50%
    The tariff pause saw Hapag-Lloyd bookings from China to the United States increase 50%.
  • DHL expands health logistics campus in Germany
    DHL has added a fourth cold-storage building to its pharmaceutical hub near Frankfurt, Germany.
  • House considers universal de minimis ban as fees on China parcels ease
    The White House has temporarily relaxed duties on parcel imports from China that entered the country without duty prior to May 2, but efforts continue to eliminate the de minimis exemption altogether.

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Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Trieste
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and by Autostrade Alto Adriatico
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
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Arrival ports by:
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John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
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
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
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