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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  • Brazil's outdated and inefficient ports the barrier to economic growth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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In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Total TEU containers grew by +8.6%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
India plans to designate at least one tugboat for emergencies at sea in major ports
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, container shipping traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
Shipments to Asian ports dropped 6.4%. Unloaded volumes in Europe increased 9.0%.
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
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
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of a "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Trieste
Once fully operational, the production of over 1,000 light wagons and up to 3,000 trolleys per year is expected.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
The Special Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been appointed.
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia.
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary.
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
The Italian Navy has commissioned two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri.
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with the possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
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
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