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Exim India web site
MAY 19, 2025
  • SCI registers revenue and profit surge in 2024-25
  • CMA CGM delivers robust first-quarter results
  • Ports advised to revert to normal security level
  • April export performance shows resilience, adaptability and global competitiveness of Indian exporters: FIEO President
  • JSW Jaigarh Port issues Standard Operating Procedures for the monsoon season
  • Bill of Lading vs. Sea Waybill
  • Textiles exports seen at $100 bn in 5 years: Report
  • India's 2025 GDP to be 6.3 pc: UN
  • Indian exporters can still benefit after US, China tariff truce
  • Tirupati gets INR 3,500 cr. shipbuilding, repair cluster
  • FTA with UK expected to raise plastic products exports
  • VOC Port leads the way toward a greener future
  • India proposes retaliatory tariffs on US steel at WTO
  • BLR Logistiks commences multimodal rail movement from Ankleshwar to Birgunj, Nepal
  • Understanding trends in spot rates versus long-term averages is crucial for shippers while negotiating contracts: Analysis
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (16 May 2025)
  • Transit time deviations on South America trades

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 19, 2025
  • First remote-controlled barge test in Germany
  • Latam Cargo adds five freighter frequencies to Europe
  • Sweden and Seychelles partner for green port of Victoria
  • From policy to propulsion - maritime industry to go nuclear?
  • Topregal expanding Pasewalk site
  • Europa relocating Belfast branch
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Indurent posts leasing record
  • Foca flags rising cargo incidents in Swiss skies
  • Flying Dutchwoman to succeed Belgian Tiaca chair
  • China's first automated mooring system goes live
  • DSV pilots autonomous trucks

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Spot rates on transpacific surge after news of tariff time-out
  • Threat to airport operations as India revokes security clearance for handler Çelebi
  • Tackling the tariff trap
  • South America will benefit as air cargo traffic diverts from the transpacific
  • Under the radar: What to make of profit swings at regional carriers
  • Foreign investment streams into Syria's port and logistics sector as sanctions are lifted
  • Brazil's outdated and inefficient ports the barrier to economic growth
  • A 'dead cat bounce', as freight goes from rules-based to deals-based trade?

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Marine Log web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Two yards bid to build WSF hybrid-electric ferries
    Back in October last year Washington State Ferries (WSF) said that three shipyards - Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida, Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island, Wash.
  • Conrad names Cecil A. Hernandez its new president and CEO
    Morgan City, La.-headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today named Cecil A. Hernandez its president and chief executive office with Johnny Conrad assuming the position of executive chairman and remaining

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Container News web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Hiab to invest over US$20 million in expanding and modernising Raisio Multilift facility
    Hiab is committing €19 million (US$21.3 million) to expand and modernise its Multilift demountables production site in Raisio, Finland. The investment aims to upgrade both the production and office facilities, integrate energy-efficient technologies to lower energy consumption, and create a new showroom space. Construction is scheduled to begin in autumn 2025, with project completion expected by
  • Iran's shipping industry poised for revival as nuclear deal talks resurface
    The potential revival of a nuclear agreement between Iran and the United States is raising hopes for a long-awaited resurgence in Iran's shipping industry
  • Deals with DP World and CMA CGM mark Syria's return to global trade map
    The Syrian government has entered into a landmark US$800 million memorandum of understanding with Dubai-based port operator DP World to transform the Port of Tartus. The agreement outlines plans to develop, manage, and operate a multi-purpose terminal, alongside the creation of industrial and free trade zones aimed at revitalizing Syria's war-battered economy. The announcement came during a pivot
  • Shippers wary of market manipulation via capacity management
    A flood of new tonnage in the early part of this year suggests container rates will inevitably head into decline, but a series of unexpected events have benefitted lines up to now, with the latest boost from US tariffs. Certainly, spot rates out of China to the US west and east coasts have surged by US$745 and US$734/FEU, respectively, but market commentators do not hold any long-term expectation
  • CMA CGM implements PSS from Med to North America
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from the Mediterranean to the U.S. East Coast, U.S. Gulf, and Canadian East Coast, including all inland destinations served via these ports. Effective 15 June 2025 until further notice, the following surcharges will apply: From the Mediterranean (including France - Fos/Marseille, Portugal, Italy, and Spain - Al
  • HMM to buy back US$1.4 billion of shares to boost corporate value
    HMM will buy back up to KRW 2 trillion (US$1.4 billion) of its own shares by the end of June, to be held as treasury stocks
  • Port of Charleston maintains stable volumes in April
    In April, the Port of Charleston handled 215,804 TEUs and 118,215 pier containers, which is flat compared to the year prior. Container volumes remained relatively consistent in April, following two months of container growth, according to SC Ports. Vehicle imports and exports at the Port of Charleston totaled 12,339 in April, representing a 32% decrease from last year, while railed cargo continue
  • Premier Alliance announces Transpacific service updates
    The Premier Alliance of HMM, Yang Ming, and Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced changes to its Transpacific West Coast service network. The new PS5 service is scheduled to commence operations in June, accompanied by corresponding adjustments to the PS4 and PS6 services. PS 5 (Pacific South 5) - New Service Rotation: Qingdao (China) - Ningbo (China) - Long Beach (US) - Oakland (US) - Kobe (J
  • MSC increases rates from Far East to Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean
    Swiss/Italian container line MSC 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 all Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean ports. The updated rates will be effective from 1 June 2025 until further notice, but not beyond 14 June 2025. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared f
  • Port of Hamburg: Only major European port with Q1 container growth
    The Port of Hamburg handled 2 million TEUs in the first three months of the year, representing a 6.3% growth year-on-year. For the same period, the German port recorded seaborne cargo throughput of 28.3 million tonnes, translating to a 3.1% year-on-year increase. Hamburg is, therefore, the only one of the three largest European ports (Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, and Hamburg) with a positive trend
  • Evergreen posts strong Q1 results with double-digit growth across key metrics
    In the first quarter of 2025, Evergreen Marine Corporation reported a 23% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching TWD 110 billion (US$3.3 billion). The Taiwanese ocean carrier also saw a substantial rise in profitability. Operating profit surged by 88% to KRW 29.3 billion (US$883 million), while net profit rose by 53% to KRW 27.8 billion (US$838 million). During the same period, Evergreen move
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies contingency surcharge on North America - Pakistan shipments
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a contingency surcharge (CSU) between Pakistan and North America, including the United States and Canada. The surcharge will be in effect from June 1 for shipments between Canada and Pakistan and from June 16 for shipments between the US and Pakistan. The surcharge details are listed below: From Pakistan to North America: US$500 per container From North America to Pakist
  • MSC revises East-West trade network
    Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC will disconnect its Europe-Far East Swan and Far East-US West Coast Sentosa services and combine the latter with the Far East-Middle East Clanga service to create the Sentosa-Clanga pendulum. According to DynaLiners, the new East/West service network configuration will be as follows: Swan (served by 15 ships): Busan (South Korea), Ningbo (China), Shanghai (China),
  • Long Beach prepares for cargo downturn after months of gains
    Following its strongest April on record and 11 consecutive months of cargo increases, the Port of Long Beach is preparing for a double-digit decline in May shipments. The Californian port moved 867,493 TEUs in April, translating to a 15.6% increase from the same month last year and surpassing the previous record set in April 2022 by 5.7%. Imports rose 15.1% to 419,828 TEUs, exports decreased 4.5%

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Splash web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Less than one in five working in maritime today are women
    Ahead of Sunday's International Women in Maritime Day, a new, giant survey jointly conducted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) shows how shipping remains a male-dominated industry, with women making up just 19% of the total workforce sampled. At sea, that figure drops to just 1%. ...
  • Solstad Maritime lists in Oslo
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Maritime has officially rang the bell on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The price of Solstad Maritime shares opened at NOK 22.6 ($2.18) per share. Market capitalisation was NOK 10.5bn ($1bn) on the day of listing. The company did not raise additional capital as part of the listing. Solstad Maritime is ...
  • Shanghai spot box rates to US west coast leap 31% in just one week
    Friday's weekly publishing of spot rates from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange has given a stark picture of the frenzy building on the transpacific. Rates from China to the US west coast leapt 31% week-on-week, while rates to the east coast jumped 22% as shippers rush to make the most of a 90-day mini-reprieve in the ...
  • China smashes car carrier size records twice in less than a month
    China has broken the record for the world's largest car carrier for the second time in under a month with the sailaway of the Anji Ansheng, a 9,500 ceu ship owned by SAIC Anji Logistics, a subsidiary of China's giant car manufacturer SAIC. The world's largest car carrier in terms of capacity set sail on ...
  • Saudi liner Folk Maritime grows fleet with triple acquisition
    Saudi Arabian liner newcomer Folk Maritime is pressing ahead with fleet expansion by adding three more vessels. The Riyadh-based feeder owner and operator, led by former Hamburg Süd boss Poul Hestbaek, has acquired the 702 teu Folk Yanbu, 1,118 teu Folk Jubail and the 1,868 teu Folk Dammam, taking its owned fleet to five ships. ...
  • Tidewater scores PSV work with Spirit Energy
    Offshore support vessel owner Tidewater has bagged a charter deal for its platform supply vessel Troms Lyra in Norway. Offshore shipbrokers stated the 2013 Vard-built PSV won a fixture for around 100 days with Spirit Energy. It will provide supply duties for the plug and abandonment jackup rig Well-Safe Protector. Well-Safe Solutions was awarded two contracts ...
  • Megamas taps German shipyard for cable layer construction
    Singapore-based offshore service provider Megamas Resources has signed a letter of intent with German yard Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven to begin advanced discussions for the potential construction of a new multi-purpose cable laying vessel with an option for a second unit. Megamas said that the project, being done in partnership with Crewstone International Private Equity and ...
  • DP World invests in Syria
    The Syrian government and DP World have signed a memorandum of understanding worth $800m to develop Syria's port of Tartous. The deal to develop, manage and operate a multi-purpose terminal at Tartous includes cooperation in establishing industrial and free trade zones. Syria is seeking to attract foreign investments to boost its struggling economy, and the ...
  • HD Hyundai pitches port cranes to US Trade Representative
    Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative, has been in South Korea this week where shipbuilding talks have taken place as well as pitches made to become an alternate supply of port cranes. As well as meeting with government officials, Greer sat down with HD Hyundai vice chairman Chung Ki-sun with the pair discussing his shipyard's ...
  • Beyond the certificate: using technology to build and assess competence
    The scale of the training challenge is well-known and new approaches are emerging to meet it, writes Jennifer Harrison, vice president of ABS Training Solutions. Decarbonisation and digitalisation present a decades-long challenge to the shipping industry and there is a growing realisation that their impact will be felt most keenly by the people on whom ...
  • How to profit from FuelEU Maritime
    As the FuelEU Maritime regulation enters into force, the shipping industry may be looking at a surprising upside. Instead of acting solely as a cost driver, the regulation could create a net financial gain, potentially around €250m ($280m), according to a recent analysis by maritime data and compliance firm OceanScore. "FuelEU isn't just another penalty," ...
  • HMM celebrates landmark electronic bill of lading transaction
    The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has provided details of the world's first successful standards-based, interoperable electronic bill of lading (eBL) transaction, something the organisation claims marks a "significant advancement toward secure, scalable, and truly paperless global trade". Despite the availability of digital alternatives for years, eBL adoption has remained constra

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Ship damaged as Israel strikes two Houthi-controlled ports
    The IDF launched more airstrikes against the Houthis on Friday, targeting the ports of Hodeidah and Al Salif
  • Bombarded Ras Isa port resumes operations as security and sanction threats linger
    US air strikes in April wreaked havoc on Ras Isa, but the port, which relies on rudimentary infrastructure to slowly...
  • Make no mistake, shipping is failing women
    For all of the back-patting the industry has done, the numbers make it quite clear that women are still not...
  • Decarbonisation is a bright spot for women in shipping
    The green shipping arena is far more diverse than other parts of the industry, but there is still a way...
  • CMA CGM posts strong first quarter as it adapts to more complex market environment
    CMA CGM Group chief Rodolphe Saadé said the company would control costs and strengthen its positions in growth markets, as...
  • The future is on hold: uncertainty stymies shipping strategy
    As economic stability crumbles and geopolitical tensions flare, any short-term upside from the current disruption is being outweighed by fears...
  • Transpacific rates spike but Walmart warns that China tariffs are 'still too high'
    The China-US container trade has suddenly flipped from famine to feast. How long this lasts hinges on how American importers...
  • Containers: uncertainty reigns as tariff turmoil and overcapacity looms
    Container shipping in 2025 remains volatile, with Trump's trade policies fuelling uncertainty. While the global trade war dominates headlines, a...
  • LNG shipping: outlook mired by vessel glut and China demand woes despite US-China trade truce
    Despite easing China-US trade tensions, the LNG shipping market remains under pressure as weak Chinese demand, Beijing's ongoing tariffs on...
  • DP World seals agreement for $800m Syrian port development
    UAE port and logistics giant follows CMA CGM in announcing intentions to invest in the Middle East country, after signing...
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers keeps faith in hydrid commodities carrier model
    Combination carriers solve large efficiency problems in the trades they are employed by limiting ballast voyages
  • Amsterdam residents warned as bulker blazes
    The fire on board the supramax began on May 15 and is ongoing, the Dutch fire brigade said in its...
  • The Daily View: Protection racket
  • Shipping at 'critical juncture' when it comes to gender diversity, report says
    Despite some positive shoots, the 2024 IMO/Wista Women in Maritime Survey shows opportunities in the industry 'continue to be limited'
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet politics escalate as Russia scrambles jet to protect 'nationless' tanker | Reed Smith loses costs action against sanctioned...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • MSC, Zim plan to rework Asia-US Gulf network as demand drops
    MSC plans to provide all of the tonnage in a US Gulf service with Zim slated to get a lower share of slot space as weaker demand forces service changes.
  • Ocean carriers line up hefty rate hikes on oversupplied Asia-Europe trade
    The carriers want to raise prices by more than 50% in a bid to stem the slide in rates that began at the end of December and is showing no signs of slowing.
  • CMA CGM fleet will not need to pay Chinese tonnage tax: CFO
    With less than half the CMA CGM's fleet built in China, CFO Ramon Fernandez believes US services can be structured to avoid the incoming tonnage fees.
  • Norden continues MPV expansion amid 'strong projected demand'
    The Denmark-based carrier has been growing its multipurpose vessel (MPV) fleet since entering the project cargo sector with the acquisition of Thorco Projects in 2023.
  • High-and-heavy shippers sound alarm on rising tariff costs
    Caterpillar and Deere are counting the sizeable costs of tariff-related expenses, even with the announced 90-day tariff pause between the US and Chin

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Africa's future seafarers? Not if women keep being shut out, says Nigeria LNG adviser
    From deck officer to advocate, Koni Duniya takes up the battle for gender equality in West Africa's maritime industry
  • IMO head brands maritime gender imbalance as 'worrying'
    International Day for Women in Maritime event highlights more progress needed on diversity
  • UK Rich List: Idan Ofer, Reuben Brothers and John Fredriksen add billions to wealth
    Eastern Pacific Shipping billionaire adds £5.2bn to wealth in a single year
  • Reframing the narrative for women in maritime
    Lloyd's Register Foundation's initiative expands Rewriting Women into Maritime
  • CMA CGM profit hits $1.12bn as Rodolphe Saade warns of uncertain times ahead
    Senior management of French line adopting positive outlook in face of tariff tensions and geopolitics
  • Arkas Line returns to China for container ship newbuildings
    Turkish company's newbuilding programme may reach a dozen vessels and cost $660m
  • Suezmaxes beating aframaxes as preferred Black Sea workhorse, says Signal
    Greek group says success of tanker size is down to economies of scale
  • 'I'm not sure what they are seeing': Petros Pappas muses on Chinese thirst for old bulkers
    Far East buyers have a keen interest for the kind of ageing vessels Star Bulk is shedding
  • 'It's not my job to save the world': New Bimco boss talks tariffs, decarbonisation and seafarers
    New president discusses the big issues swaying the industry
  • Asian shipping stocks surge as carriers front-load shipments and tariff relief rally kicks in
    Companies using the 90-day window to beef up business
  • Norwegian 'shadow fleet' insurer probed by specialist crime team
    Oslo-based Ro Marine is under investigation over alleged fake shadow fleet papers
  • Container spot rates jump by one-fifth on transpacific volume surge
    Further rises expected while carriers drive to reinstate capacity
  • New Russian oil transfer hotspot emerges as two aframaxes load VLCC
    Tracking shows first exchange of ESPO crude in Kitovy Bay
  • VLCC employment could hit 10-year high this summer, Okeanis says
    Greek owner upbeat on utilisation levels as Middle East volumes increase
  • Container spot rates jump by a fifth on transpacific volume surge
    Further rises expected in the time it takes for carriers to reinstate capacity
  • Chronic lack of young female seafarers highlights shipping's diversity crisis
    IMO and Wista shocked at low percentage of women on board
  • Teekay tankers first to adopt emissions reporting by ZeroNorth and DNV
    Canadian group becomes initial client of new end-to-end carbon verification service
  • Wavelength podcast special: On women, and men
    Hosts Holly and Craig talk to Anne Jensen, COO at Norden, and Matt Duke, CEO Grieg Group
  • VLGCs break $50,000 barrier for first time in seven months
    Tariff pause and tighter Asian market pushing rates higher
  • International Seaways teaming with V.Group on female cadet programme
    Announcement timed for International Day for Women in Maritime
  • Peace dividend may boost bulker market in the second half, says Petros Pappas
    Possible reconstruction of war-torn regions can provide upside, argues CEO of bulker giant Star Bulk
  • Seafarer critically ill after engine room fire on Maersk container ship
    Tug has arrived in mid-Atlantic to tow stricken vessel to Bahamas
  • Fire-hit Greek tanker finally gets towed to safety after drifting in Indian Ocean
    Damages from engine room fire on Coral Shipping product carrier turned out to be minor
  • Africa and women are an obvious answer to global seafarer shortage
    'Maritime dream' can be accessible, although barriers still need to be overcome, academic finds
  • Pakistani VLCC crew members barred from leaving tanker in India
    Incident highlights increased tensions between neighbours
  • Harry Vafias bulker and tanker company sees risk and reward in turbulent 2025
    C3is chief executive Diamantis Andriotis expecting market shocks ahead
  • Houthi-hijacked car carrier crew nominated for top bravery award
    Seafarers were held for 14 months by Yemen-based group before their release
  • Seafarer critically ill after engine room fire on Maersk containership
    Tug has arrived in mid-Atlantic to tow stricken vessel to Bahamas
  • 'We must redouble our efforts,' IMO calls for action on gender diversity setback
    Women in sector down to under 19%, according to IMO-Wista report
  • Happy Hafnia more likely to be seller than buyer, says boss Mikael Skov
    Product tanker giant is still looking to clear out older tonnage before considering acquisitions
  • Profit soars at Fredriksen-backed DOF after Maersk Supply Service takeover
    Norwegian owner says performance of acquired Danish ships can still improve
  • Mitsui OSK Line invests in tech firm to bring land-based success to maritime
    Singapore-based VFlowTech has developed long-duration batteries based on vanadium metal
  • How Lady Gaga can help shipping clear an insurance claim hurdle faster
    Lauded performance at Paris Olympics followed rapid repairs to River Seine bridge after tourist boat strike
  • Norwegian investor Espen Galtung Dosvig back in for Klaveness Combination Carriers shares
    EGD Shipping Invest building back some of the position it sold off last year
  • Financial and human costs rise as nations snub stowaways
    Shipowners and insurers left with bills for escorts, security and deviation from routes
  • Pakistani VLCC crew members barred from leaving tanker in India
    Incident highlights increased tensions between neighbours
  • Barclays and Reed Smith face trial in row over failed tanker sale to sanctioned shipowner
    Law firm fails with legal costs bid in fight over cash held in escrow account
  • Robert Christiansen: Placing Arctic at the top of the map for shipping in the Nordic bond market
  • More tankers to switch to Iranian crude from FO when discharging in China
    Kpler also noted more elaborate AIS spoofing as sanctioned vessels seek to disguise cargo origins

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American Shipper web site
MAY 16, 2025
  • Long Beach sees record TEUs on trade war effect
    The Port of Long Beach, California, saw record container volume as the China-U.S. tariff fight spurred frontloading by importers.
  • Last defendant in Polar Air Cargo fraud case sentenced to jail
    Polar Air Cargo is gone, but another person involved in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the company years ago just got sentenced to two years in prison.

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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.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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