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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 17, 2025
  • Sagarmala implementing 840 projects worth INR 5.8 lakh crore: Sonowal
  • Global trade defies US tariffs and is projected to keep growing
  • September growth shows resilience, adaptability and competitiveness of Indian exporters: FIEO
  • Odisha to launch Inland Vessel Rules, ink key maritime MoUs during IMW 2025
  • India Post develops Delivery Duty Paid mechanism as it resumes postal services to US
  • Kuehne+Nagel accelerates in India with 100,000 sq. m fulfilment centre expansion
  • India's GDP growth raised to 6.6 pc from 6.4 pc in 2025: IMF
  • Colombo Port's congestion hits shippers
  • Steel exporters to feel the heat as the EU mulls doubling tariffs from 2026
  • Delhi Inland Container Terminal embraces sustainable logistics model

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 17, 2025
  • Planting an airfreight oasis
  • PCF: Keeping things fresh for 30 years
  • Port of Galveston celebrates 200 years
  • Thai selects Unilode for full ULD management
  • Magaya unveils platform upgrades
  • Carrier Transicold presents innovations
  • 'BlueTechPort' project awarded to joint venture
  • No quiet holiday for Cologne customs
  • Enercon debuts new 'BladeLifter G4'
  • Duynie draws conclusions on AssetGo
  • HGK Shipping launches AI application

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 16, 2025
  • TP7 omits Ningbo as China port fees force Gemini transpac reshuffle
  • CMA CGM poised to make Russian return with St Petersburg feeder call
  • Analysis: JB Hunt soars - regulatory enforcement drives value
  • Ecommerce whiplash as European importers choose 'pop-up' gateways
  • JB Hunt - getting its ocean and inland peaks sorted
  • Chittagong cancels CMA CGM ship permits in storm over 'surcharges'
  • Loadstar Leader: China's port fee retaliation could do a lot of collateral damage
  • Cheaper rates for recent deals may point to charter market cooling
  • Mexico tightens the border: digital controls, heavier fines, higher tariffs
  • Less regionalisation as tariffs drive global trade over longer distances

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 16, 2025
  • ABS to acquire MetaSHIP game-based training
    As part of its strategic growth plan for ABS Training Solutions, ABS is moving to deliver immersive, next-generation maritime training at scale. It has signed an agreement to purchase the MetaSHIP intellectual
  • Bentzel: Tariffs on Chinese-made port equipment should be reinvested in U.S. maritime
    The U.S. has now started charging Section 301 port fees on Chinese built ships (with China imposing tit-for-tat measures in reponse). While most attention has centered on those fees, the latest proposed
  • USCG awards Rozema $70.9M heavy weather boat contract
    The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Rozema Boat Works Inc. of Mount Vernon, Wash., to acquire up to six second-generation special-purpose craft - heavy
  • Smart Air selected for KNOT shuttle tanker
    Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) has contracted Oslo-headquartered TMC Compressors to supply what TMC says is "probably the global maritime market's most energy efficient marine compressed air system," featuring its
  • Lloyd's Register releases new guidance on nuclear-powered shipping
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has published Navigating Nuclear Energy in Maritime, a new guidance document that, it says, provides the first roadmap for the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology in commercial
  • CMA CGM in LOI with Cochin Shipyard for 6 LNG-fueled box ship newbuilds
    The CMA CGM Group has signed a letter of intent for six state-of-the-art LNG-powered 1,700 TEU containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India. The move makes the group the
  • Mobile Harbor project reaches 50 feet
    The Alabama Port Authority has completed the Mobile Harbor Modernization Project, deepening the Port of Mobile's main channel to 50 feet and officially making it the deepest container terminal in the Gulf
  • Helm Operations names James Wadsworth CEO
    Victoria, B.C.-headquartered maritime software specialist Helm Operations has announced a leadership transition that sees James Wadsworth assumes the role of chief executive officer (CEO). Nolan Barclay, Helm's first employee and most recent
  • Op-Ed: State of Great Lakes shipbuilding
    By Brendan Falkowski, Owner, Shipwatcher News Just over the last few months shipbuilding has gone from a forgotten industry in America to routinely making front page headlines. The current world climate has

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 16, 2025
  • Global bunker prices keep falling
    At the end of the 42nd week, global bunker indices MABUX continued their downward trajectory, defying expectations of an upward correction. The 380 HSFO index declined by US$12.11, to US$438.81/MT, slipping below the US$450 threshold. The VLSFO index dropped by another US$12.55, reaching USD 508.81/MT, approaching the US$500 level. The MGO index also decreased by US$13.86, moving to US$760.46/MT.
  • Port of Oakland sees September cargo dip amid shifting trade patterns
    The Port of Oakland handled 178,942 TEUs in September 2025, down 6.6% from last year and 7% below August volumes. Officials said the decline reflects tariff-related market shifts rather than normal seasonal trends. Full imports totaled 75,716 TEUs, a 7.9% drop year-on-year, while full exports reached 60,123 TEUs, down 2.2%. Despite the dip, trade flows remained stable thanks to consistent vessel
  • China Logistics delivers core equipment for Rucalhue Hydropower Station Project
    China Logistics has successfully completed the shipment of core equipment for the Rucalhue Hydropower Station Project, marking another milestone for the export of high-end, large-scale equipment made in China to South America. The Rucalhue project plays a key role in advancing clean energy development and boosting local economic growth. The equipment, notable for its large size and heavy weight,
  • HGK Shipping accelerates digital transformation with neuland.ai partnership
    HGK Shipping, Europe's largest inland waterway shipping company, is advancing its digital transformation with the launch of an in-house AI application in November. The company has partnered with Cologne-based neuland.ai, a platform specializing in AI solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. This partnership reinforces HGK Shipping's long-term strategy to lead innovation in inland waterwa
  • Daehan Shipbuilding secures contract for two 8,800 TEU container ships
    Daehan Shipbuilding has signed a new contract valued at approximately KRW 330 billion to construct two 8,800 TEU container ships, marking another major milestone in its growing mid-sized shipbuilding portfolio. The agreement follows a series of recent orders, including eight Suezmax crude oil carriers in September , solidifying the company's strong momentum in the global market. The deal, signed
  • KWE Benelux Launches full operations at new Schiphol Warehouse
    Kintetsu World Express (Benelux) B.V. has officially started full bonded warehouse operations at its new facility in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's southern cargo district as of October 8, 2025. This follows a phased opening that began in April 2025. The warehouse is strategically located near major ground handlers like Swissport, WFS, and dnata, improving accessibility and efficiency in air cargo
  • Kuehne+Nagel expands India footprint
    Kuehne+Nagel is expanding its fulfilment network in India with five new centres across Gurgaon, Kolkata, Nagpur, Mumbai, and Rajpura, adding 100,000 sqm of capacity. The move increases its total footprint in the country to nearly 500,000 sqm and will create over 1,500 new jobs. India's fast-growing economy and rising demand across high-tech, automotive, consumer goods, and healthcare sectors are
  • HMM orders KRW 4 trillion in new LNG-fuelled ships
    HMM has placed a KRW 4 trillion newbuilding order to expand and modernize its fleet. The investment covers twelve 13,000 TEU container ships and two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). The 13,000 TEU vessels will be LNG dual-fuel ships built by HD Hyundai Heavy and Hanwha Ocean. With tightening decarbonization rules from the IMO and EU, LNG is seen as one of the most practical lower-emission fuel
  • Inch Cape's first XXL monopiles Arrive at port of Leith
    The first shipment of XXL monopile foundations for Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has arrived at the Port of Leith, marking the start of a new offshore construction phase for the project and a new era for the recently completed Forth Ports' renewables hub. The 1.1 gigawatt Inch Cape will be the first to utilize the transformed port facility, where components for all the project's 72 foundations wil
  • Port of Los Angeles hits record quarter despite September dip
    The Port of Los Angeles moved 883,053 TEUs in September 2025, down 7.5% year-on-year, but still achieved its strongest quarter on record. "As trade policy unfolds, we can only predict more unpredictability," said Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles. "When tariffs were first announced, importers halted orders from China. As deadlines were extended, cargo volumes rose again.
  • Sea-Intelligence: Ocean Alliance Consolidating Dominance
    In issue 736, Sea-Intelligence analysed the strategic positioning of the major carrier alliances following the significant restructuring in early 2025. With the new networks now stable, Sea-Intelligence's analysis uses operated capacity market share as a proxy for market influence. The data, tracked using an 8-week rolling average to smooth out operational volatility, reveals that Ocean Alliance
  • Freightos Weekly Update: China-US trade tensions rising
    Reported progress in US-China negotiations last month had some hopeful that the USTR would reduce or cancel its planned port call fees before the October 14th roll out date. Instead, the past week has featured a flurry of trade tension escalations between the world's two largest economies. In addition to tit for tat fees on US-linked vessels making China port calls starting October 14th, China an
  • Route inefficiencies still affects shipping operations
    Route inefficiencies have emerged as a defining challenge for global shipping, driven primarily by simultaneous disruptions across critical maritime chokepoints. The Red Sea crisis stands at the center, forcing 80-90% of container vessels to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope since late 2023. This detour adds 42% more distance for routes from the Middle East to Europe and 29% for Singapore-Rott
  • BIMCO, Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping sign strategic MoU
    BIMCO and the Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 8 October, marking a new chapter in maritime collaboration. The agreement aims to strengthen global cooperation in the maritime transport sector. Both organizations highlighted the critical role of the maritime industry in driving global economic growth and social development. They expressed a
  • Behind India's strategic shipbuilding transition
    India's shipbuilding ambitions reflect a calculated geopolitical strategy rather than mere industrial expansion
  • CMA CGM upgrades REX2 service
    CMA CGM has announced an upgrade to its REX2 service, further strengthening direct connections between Asia and the Red Sea region. The enhanced service aims to provide improved network coverage, faster transit times, and greater reliability for customers trading between China and key Red Sea ports. Effective October 2025, beginning with the m/v CMA CGM TOSCA (voy. 0RDMEW1MA), the upgraded REX2 s
  • Peninsula and University of Gibraltar launch high-tech maritime simulation suite
    Peninsula and the University of Gibraltar are strengthening their strategic partnership to train the next generation of seafarers. Building on a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year, they have launched the Peninsula Maritime Simulation Suite. Funded by Peninsula, this high-tech facility will transform cadet education and professional development. The investment meets mandatory UK
  • DHL commits €300 million to boost african trade
    DHL Group will invest over €300 million in Sub-Saharan Africa to boost trade and logistics. The investment covers DHL Express, Global Forwarding, and Supply Chain. It will expand infrastructure, improve services, and create opportunities in e-commerce, perishables, energy, and healthcare. The African Continental Free Trade Area is opening a single market and increasing intra-African trade. Cross-
  • Brullo Group adds second advanced tanker from China
    The Italian Brullo Group is accelerating its fleet expansion with the purchase of a second high-tech chemical/oil tanker. Less than seven months after receiving Primo M, the company has taken delivery of Ginostra M, built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co. in China. Ginostra M measures 149 meters and has a deadweight of 18,590 tons. She has just begun her maiden voyage and will enter a time cha
  • Why China decided to impose sanctions on Korean shipyard firm?
    China's recent sanctions against Hanwha Ocean's US-linked affiliates represent a calculated geopolitical signal rather than an economic weapon
  • Port of Koper handles its millionth TEU earlier than ever before
    The Port of Koper (Luka Koper) has reached a major milestone, handling its millionth TEU of 2025 on the morning of October 15 - a full month earlier than last year and nearly two months ahead of previous records. In 2024, the port reached this landmark in November, while in earlier years it typically occurred toward the end of December. This year's earlier achievement highlights Koper's continued
  • PSA advances maritime resilience with AI innovation
    PSA and ASTAR Institute of High Performance Computing have embarked on a three-year joint research initiative to strengthen Singapore's position as a resilient maritime hub and empower more adaptive and secure global supply chains. The collaboration combines PSA's global logistics expertise with A*STAR IHPC's capabilities in advanced artificial intelligence, modelling, and simulation technologies
  • Adani and Google partner to build data centre in Visakhapatnam
    Adani Enterprises, through its joint venture company AdaniConneX, and Google announced a landmark partnership to develop India's largest AI data centre campus and new green energy infrastructure in Visakhapatnam. Google's AI hub in Visakhapatnam represents a multi-faceted investment of approximately US$ 15 billion over five years (2026-2030), comprising gigawatt-scale data centre operations, supp

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 16, 2025
  • Yang Ming's dry bulk arm readies four newbuilds in fleet renewal push
    Kuang Ming Shipping, the dry bulk subsidiary of Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport, is returning to the newbuilding market with plans approved to order four vessels. The newbuilds, sized between 45,000 and 69,999 dwt, will be capable of transporting major bulks such as coal and grain, along with smaller cargoes including bauxite, fertilizer, cement, steel, ...
  • Danica flags rise in falsified records in tanker crew CVs amid wage surge
    Internal screening by crewing specialists Danica has revealed that between 5% and 10% of job applications for tanker vessels contain false information, due to a strong demand for experienced crew pushing wages upwards. According to the company, the discrepancies range from exaggerated sea service and incorrect vessel types to forged or altered certificates. "The tanker ...
  • Lloyd's Register issues first roadmap for nuclear-powered shipping
    British class society Lloyd's Register (LR) has published new guidance on the use of nuclear energy in commercial shipping, offering what it calls the first comprehensive roadmap for the safe and responsible integration of nuclear power into the maritime sector. The document, Navigating Nuclear Energy in Maritime, was developed in partnership with Global Nuclear Security ...
  • Pacific Basin shifting half of bulker fleet to Singapore to limit US port fee exposure
    Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping is moving half of its bulker fleet to Singapore and reflagging vessels under its Singapore entity to reduce exposure to new US port fees introduced under the USTR Section 301 scheme. The move comes after a review of the April 2025 Annex I provisions, which impose additional fees on Chinese-owned ...
  • Baltic Exchange charts new routes for Canadian crude trade
    The Baltic Exchange has expanded its tanker benchmark portfolio with two new aframax routes reflecting the rise of Canadian crude exports to Asia and growing geopolitical uncertainty in global oil trade. The new assessments - TD28, which tracks voyages from Vancouver to Ningbo, China, and TD29, covering Vancouver to the Pacific Area Lightering (PAL) zone ...
  • Seven missing after crew boat capsizes alongside Scorpio-managed tanker off Mozambique
    Seven people are missing after a service boat carrying signing crew capsized earlier today alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest off Beira outer anchorage in Mozambique. The vessel, carrying personnel for the 2012-built MR2 tanker, formerly STI Ruby, had 21 people onboard. Fourteen were rescued, but seven, including five signing crewmembers, are still unaccounted ...
  • Orkim expands tanker fleet with largest vessel yet
    Malaysian tanker owner and operator Orkim has expanded its fleet with its largest vessel to date. The company recently took delivery of the 49,999 dwt MR tanker Orkim Citrine. The vessel expands Orkim's fleet to 18 vessels and increases the company's total deadweight capacity by approximately 30%. According to the company, the vessel will begin ...
  • Diana Shipping scores bumper rate with new SwissMarine cape charter
    Greek owner Diana Shipping has secured a strong fixture with SwissMarine for one of its capesize bulkers, locking in a daily rate well above its previous employment. The 2015-built, 180,960 dwt New Orleans has been fixed at $26,000 per day, minus a 5% commission to third parties. The charter will run from October 28, 2025, ...
  • Phoenix Shipping Wuhan plots $60m bulker fleet expansion
    China's Phoenix Shipping (Wuhan) has revealed plans to invest up to $60m to expand and modernise its dry bulk fleet. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed outfit said in a filing the investment will be funded through internal resources, including self-raised capital, and remains subject to shareholder approval. Phoenix Shipping added that the move is aimed at ...
  • HMM places $2.8bn newbuilding order
    HMM has confirmed boxship orders covered by Splash last week, as well as revealing it has signed contracts for a pair of VLCC newbuilds. South Korea's flagship carrier has tasked HD Hyundai Heavy and Hanhwa Ocean to build a dozen LNG duel-fuelled 13,000 teu vessels while not revealing which yard will build the two VLCCs. ...
  • Shell hires SSCV for operations on $5bn project off Nigeria
    Energy supermajor Shell has hired a semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV) from Singapore-based offshore services contractor Bluewhale Offshore for work on the Bonga North project off Nigeria. Bluewhale Offshore won the SSCV contract in collaboration with OOS International and comprises a firm period of 15 months with optional extensions. Financial terms were left undisclosed. The chosen ...
  • Bahri seals 10-year VLCC deal with South Korea's S-Oil
    Saudi Arabian shipping giant Bahri has renewed its long-term contract of affreightment (COA) with South Korean refiner S-Oil, extending a partnership that has been in place for two decades. The 10-year agreement will see Bahri continue to transport crude oil cargoes on VLCCs from the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea to Onsan, South Korea, moving ...
  • Saipem bags $700m worth of offshore deals with BP in Azerbaijan
    Italian energy services major Saipem has been awarded three new offshore contracts for the Shah Deniz Compression project operated by supermajor BP in Azerbaijan. The contracts were secured in consortium with BOS Shelf and BOS Shelf International, affiliates of Azerbaijan's state-owned oil company SOCAR. The overall value of the contracts is approximately $700m. Saipem's share ...
  • Tanker blaze kills 10 workers at Batam yard
    At least 10 people were killed and 21 others injured when an oil tanker caught fire early Wednesday while undergoing repairs at a shipyard in Indonesia's Riau Islands province. The blaze broke out around 04.00 hrs local time on Wednesday aboard the Federal II, a 1990-built aframax tanker serving as a floating storage and offloading ...
  • Halliburton wins work on three deepwater fields from Petrobras
    Houston-headquartered energy services giant Halliburton has been awarded multiple contracts to provide vessel stimulation, intelligent completions, and safety valves in Petrobras' deepwater fields in Brazil. In the Búzios field, Halliburton will deploy its SmartWell intelligent completion technology to enable real-time reservoir management and actionable insights to optimise production. For the S
  • Glomar Offshore MPSV to join DeepOcean fleet under new charter deal
    Norwegian ocean services contractor DeepOcean has entered into a time charter agreement for Glomar Offshore's multipurpose support vessel Glomar Supporter. DeepOcean will utilise the 2009-built vessel for survey, inspection, and light IMR operations for developers and operators of offshore wind farms and in the oil and gas sector. "We have actively been looking for smaller ...
  • UK strikes Rosneft, Lukoil and shadow fleet in toughest sanctions yet
    The UK government has launched its strongest sanctions offensive to date against Russia's energy sector, directly targeting oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil, four Chinese oil terminals, and 44 tankers from Moscow's so-called shadow fleet as well as seven LNG carriers, in a sweeping move aimed at choking off Kremlin oil revenues. Unveiled on Wednesday by ...
  • US and Saudi lead move to sink IMO's Net-Zero Framework
    The United States and Saudi Arabia have launched a coordinated push to stall and potentially derail the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Net-Zero Framework (NZF), a landmark climate measure that aims to introduce a global carbon price for shipping. On the second day of this week's extraordinary Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in London, both ...
  • Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil
    President Donald Trump claimed yesterday Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop purchasing oil from Russia, something New Delhi has yet to confirm. Two months ago, Washington imposed 25% tariffs on India over those oil imports. If true, this would mark a seismic shift for the global tanker trades. India ...
  • What happens when the world's ballast currency starts to slip?
    The dollar's wobble exposes shipping's one-currency weakness, writes Andrew Craig-Bennett. As we all know, to generate a really big shipping crash, you must start with a banking crash. If the banks are having difficulty with that mundane banking operation, trade credit, things must be properly bad, but when they do get that bad, no letter ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 16, 2025
  • Public shipping companies wane in importance vs private owners
    Will the US-listed shipping sector ever be more than 'an attractive little niche that is fun to invest in when...
  • IMO mulls postponing NZF vote as climate talks near crisis point
    Governments against the adoption of the IMO's Net-Zero Framework are now confident that member states representing well over 50% of...
  • Konstantakopoulos boosts control of Costamare as precaution against China port hit
    Similar move swells Greek shipping family's voting power in spin-off Costamare Bulkers
  • Shipping must act to minimise cable cutting, subsea infrastructure sector demands
    IMO, shipowners and P&I clubs urged to raise their game
  • Costis Frangoulis elected first non-American president of International Propeller Club
    Greek maritime entrepreneur leads sweep of recognitions for Club's Greek chapter
  • Dynagas owner says UK sanctions on LNG trio '100% a mistake'
    Russian exports from Yamal terminal are legitimate, underlines Greek operator
  • Bahri signs 10-year deal with South Korean refinery
    The deal will see Bahri transport crude on its very large crude carriers from the Middle East Gulf and Red...
  • Pacific Basin shifts fleet and leadership to Singapore to avoid port fee impact
    Pacific Basin restructures operations and fleet to maintain neutrality and protect its global business amid new US-China port fee tensions
  • UK targets Russian oil majors, shadow fleet tankers and Chinese terminals in sanctions escalation
    The UK announced fresh sanctions on Wednesday targeting Russian energy majors Lukoil and Rosneft, 51 vessels, and for the first...
  • Seoul treads carefully after China blocks Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries
    South Korea finds itself walking a tightrope between its security ally and largest trading partner as the maritime trade war...
  • China port fees jolt tanker markets, but analysts see only short-term shock
    Operational issues continue to plague vessels entering China over uncertainties on ownership definition
  • HMM confirms $2.8bn domestic newbuilding contract
    Eight of the neopanamax containerships and the VLCCs will be built by HD Hyundai, while Hanwha Ocean will construct the...
  • The Daily View: The MEPC is getting nasty
  • US-listed shipowners still don't know their liability from Chinese port fees
    Wall Street's shipping names face a new test from Chinese port fees that target partial US ownership. Coincidentally, executives spoke...
  • Daily Briefing
    US tries to hobble NZF with late bid to change acceptance rules | Shipowners reshape boards to sidestep US-China port...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 16, 2025
  • US trade dispute has multiple fronts to disrupt shipping: analyst
    The trade dispute has become multi-dimensional with many different elements all impacting shipping and the supply chain, writes maritime and Journal of Commerce analyst Lars Jensen.
  • J.B. Hunt: Intermodal volume retracts amid cost cutting measures
    J.B. Hunt lowered its peak season surcharge because of disappointing volume on the West Coast.
  • HMM inks $2.5 billion LNG container ship order
    The investment in less carbon-intensive vessels is part of a $17 billion spending plan that also includes $3 billion on its logistics business and the acquisition of new container terminals by 2030.
  • US trade war has multiple fronts to disrupt shipping: analyst
    The trade war has become multi-dimensional with many different elements all impacting shipping and the supply chain, writes maritime and JOC analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Growing box backlogs at Europe's strike-hit hubs could take weeks to clear
    Industrial action by auxiliary workers in Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges is heavily disrupting operations in the regions two busiest container ports.
  • US truckload pricing inches higher as trucking's peak beckons
    Seasonal demand is believed to fuel most of the moderate pricing gains, with the impact of a driver licensing crackdown perhaps affecting outbound lanes from Southern California.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 16, 2025
  • Global Ship Lease casts doubt on market data on US ownership amid Chinese port fees
    Ship lessor says shareholders are dispersed, and their citizenship is hard to identify
  • Ardmore duo work to harness opportunity amid volatility a year after leadership transition
    Chief executive and president tell Wavelength Plus podcast they don't want to be 'binary' about market opportunity
  • Could hedging model answer shipping's questions over offtake deals
    Shipping and fuel suppliers have differing approach to offtake contract risk
  • China 'shockwave' amplifies bullish sentiment in tanker S&P market, say brokers
    Shortage of modern sales candidates keeps 'firm floor' under values
  • Brussels stays silent at key IMO climate talks as the balance of power starts to shift
    As discussions edge in favour of the no vote, delegates call on the European Commission to speak up
  • Pacific Basin Shipping shifting headquarters to Singapore to help escape port fee net
    About half of the Hong Kong bulker owner-operator's fleet will be redomiciled and reflagged in city-state
  • Lower lows and lower highs: How container shipping stocks are adjusting to a new reality
    This week's Streetwise looks at how a stubborn disconnect has created two tiers in boxships
  • Road map reveals shipping's path to a nuclear future, says class society
    Safer technology, climate change and government support are driving nuclear forwards, says Lloyd's Register director Mark Tipping
  • Seven missing as crew boat capsizes en route to Scorpio-managed tanker
    Accident happened in the port of Beira, Mozambique
  • Ammonia fuel marks milestone as newbuildings set to hit the water
    Newly formed Ammonia Europe seeks closer work with shipping to help close supply and demand disconnect
  • Theodore Angelopoulos-led Metrostar eyes asset play with modern tanker pair
    Athens-based outfit will be a pure-play product tanker player if it sheds its only two crude carriers
  • Yang Ming steps up bulker fleet renewal with order for series of handymaxes
    Taiwanese owner's Kuang Ming subsidiary wins board approval for newbuilding plan
  • Norway stands by IMO net-zero plan despite Teams call threats from US
    US warned Norwegian negotiators with sanctions
  • Would-be seafarers faking CVs to get on tankers, warns crew agency
    Danica Crewing Specialists warns that strong demand for experienced seafarers is leading to lies about career histories
  • MISC bites breaking bullet on 30-year-old LNG carrier steamship duo
    Record 2025 tally set for further boost but still not at expected levels
  • Pacific Basin Shipping to move half its fleet to Singapore to comply with US port fee rules
    Hong Kong-headquartered bulker owner and operator will also reflag the vessels
  • Baltic Exchange reacts to geopolitical upheaval with new tanker assessments
    UK organisation launches two fresh aframax routes as markets change
  • Eitzen family's bunker operation opens in Dubai as expansion continues
    Christiania Energy will add a third member to the team next month
  • Can ship engines run off salt water?
    UK trials aim to demonstrate direct onboard salt water to hydrogen engine system
  • Saudi Arabian shipping giant Bahri signs 10-year deal to keep VLCCs heading to South Korea
    Saudi Arabian owner renews contract of affreightment with refiner S-Oil
  • Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos issued special stock by Costamare to dodge China port fee rules
    Measure taken in response to Chinese charges, container ship and bulker operations reveal
  • HMM unveils huge $2.82bn order for 12 container ships and two VLCCs
    South Korean owner says latest move is a significant investment in its fleet
  • India poised to stop buying Russian oil, Trump says
    US president believes move will help end the Russian invasion of Ukraine
  • Nordea shipping loan book rises as investors show 'renewed appetite'
    CEO sees increased demand for corporate lending
  • Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos issued special stock by Costamare to swerve China port fee rules
    Measure taken in response to Chinese port fees, container ship and bulker operations reveal
  • Landmark ruling sees UK court back buyers in row over failed capesize sale
    Court of Appeal overturns earlier judgment that allowed the owner to avoid paying damages for not meeting the delivery date
  • Diana Shipping wins big rate increase from SwissMarine in hot capesize market
    Greek owner adds $6,000 per day to previous deal with K Line
  • Petros Panagiotidis' Castor mulls next expansion move as new loan brings in firepower
    European bank takes mortgage on four of the Cypriot company's bulkers
  • Venture firm Flagship Founders to stop launching maritime start-ups
    Focus will be on growing four existing success stories as company scalability to viable
  • BW LPG trading division $30m in the red due to open cargo valuations
    VLGC owner says market was volatile in third quarter
  • South Korean major clears out tankers after long-term BP charter
    Kmarin looks set to earn at least $135m from nine-year-old trio
  • Video: Fire kills 10 on storage tanker four months after first fatal blaze
    Tragedy strikes again on the Federal II in Indonesian repair yard
  • Suezmaxes notch fresh gains as VLCC effect predicted to fuel rally
    Baltic Exchange assessment hit a year-to-date high on Wednesday - before VLCC tickle down
  • Former North Star boss Matthew Gordon to run Vroon's offshore ships
    Experienced shipping executive takes on new role after leaving expanding Scottish owner in April
  • Wavelength Plus: Safety gaps in El Faro's wake
    TradeWinds' in-depth weekly podcast explores the legacy of a sunken ship 10 years after its loss

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 16, 2025
  • Ocean freight rates plummet amid China chaos
    Container rates on key trans-Pacific routes accelerated their decline as China and the U.S. escalated their trade war.
  • Import surge drives new Q2 record for busiest U.S. port
    The Port of Los Angeles, despite lower September imports, posted an all-time record quarter for container volume.

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Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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