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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
  • Rail freight charges for bulk cement reduced; customised containers and bulk cement terminals part of new policy
  • AILBIEA marks its 24th anniversary with an extraordinary confluence of national leaders, industry stalwarts & trade influencers
  • MbPA invites Expression of Interest for operation and maintenance of berths at Indira Dock
  • Guidelines for Rs 25,060 cr. Export Promotion Mission soon: Commerce Secy
  • GDP growth seen at 7 pc for Q2 FY26: ICRA
  • Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and DRDO sign MoU for joint research in logistics, chip design and advanced encryption technologies
  • Sugar production surges
  • India's goods exports to US up 14.5 pc in Oct.
  • J M Baxi Marine Services completes first-ever stevedoring operation at VOC Port
  • AD Ports Group signs agreement with CMA CGM Group to expand terminal at Khalifa Port

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
  • Valencia port trials walkable solar panels
  • PayCargo and IBS Software expand partnership
  • Konecranes delivers electric RTGs to Slovenian port
  • CEVA Logistics elevates Ferrari partnership
  • ACT Research reports October trailer orders spike
  • Camion Transport receives main prize
  • Flying Egypt's treasures to Hong Kong
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DSV expands Shanghai Star route
  • AD Ports and CMA CGM expand Khalifa port
  • Renault Trucks launches electric long-haul models
  • Morten Møller Jensen appointed COO of Port NOLA

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • Tariff turmoil sees CBP recruit retirees to deal with the 'havoc'
  • DCSA unveils unified API for real-time container VGM data exchange
  • Tariff tricks turn toxic - implications
  • Tradelanes: Sub-Saharan Africa-Far East - trends defy data
  • Snapshot: A 'Digital Panama' moment after 'Digital Suez'?
  • Higher profit margins for Asian carriers that avoided costly charter market
  • Focus, partnerships and flying smarter the key to growth for Etihad Cargo
  • CMA CGM to 'Turbo-charge' deepsea call at Colombia's new box terminal

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • NTSB: A single loose wire caused Dali blackouts that led to Key Bridge disaster
    The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that a single loose wire on the 984-foot-long containership Dali caused an electrical blackout that led to the giant vessel veering and contacting the nearby
  • Nine new Med Marine tugs will get advanced Kongsberg Maritime thrusters and winches
    Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply Turkish shipbuilder and tug operator Med Marine with azimuth thrusters and a combination of electric and hydraulic towing winches for nine new tugs. The
  • Eastern Shipbuilding suspends work on Offshore Patrol Cutters
    Panama City, Fla.-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group says that it is suspending work on the U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program, citing the "significant financial strain caused by the program's structure

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • Carpenters Shipping adds Honiara call to PWX service
    Carpenters Shipping has announced an upgrade to its PWX service with the Carpenters Orion adding Honiara to its port rotation beginning with voyage 2601S/N. The new call will provide improved frequency to and from Honiara, responding to rising market demand in the region. The updated rotation will appear in the company's published schedule this week. Carpenters Shipping thanked customers for thei
  • Kongsberg powers Med Marine's electric tugs
    Kongsberg Maritime will supply Med Marine with US-series azimuth thrusters and electric and hydraulic towing winches for nine new tug designs, including the all-electric 'VoltRA' series built at Med Marine's Eregli Shipyard. The contract covers eight shipsets of US255 thrusters for RAmparts 2500-W and RAstar 3200-W tugs, plus a US205 thruster for the VoltRA. It also includes five shipsets of new
  • DHL Express, Phillips 66 partner on major SAF deal
    DHL Express and Phillips 66 have signed a three-year agreement to supply over 240,000 metric tons (≈83 million gallons) of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the U.S. The SAF is expected to cut lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 737,000 metric tons compared to conventional jet fuel. Most deliveries will go to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with plans for other West Coast airp
  • APMT MVII, Kaleris deepen digital partnership
    APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) and Kaleris have signed a new agreement to strengthen their strategic partnership and accelerate digital innovation at the Rotterdam terminal. The agreement supports the continued integration of Kaleris' supply chain execution software. APMT MVII aims to boost automation, improve operational predictability, and reduce complexity while delivering more consis
  • Digital Twins in Maritime Logistics: Simulating Ship and Port Operations
    The maritime industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and one of the most compelling advancements reshaping its future is the concept of digital twins. These virtual replicas of real-world systems are more than just simulations - they are dynamic, data-driven tools that evolve alongside their physical counterparts. In maritime logistics
  • Port of Virginia CEO Stephen Edwards to step down
    Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), announced he will step down at the end of 2025 to pursue a private sector role. Edwards, who has led the VPA since January 2021, oversaw the completion of the $1.4 billion capital investment program on time and on budget. During his tenure, the port grew volumes, revenues, and earnings, attracted record port-cent
  • Kuehne+Nagel names Aaron Scott UK National Manager
    Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Aaron Scott as National Manager for the UK, effective May 1, 2026. Scott brings nearly 30 years of logistics and supply chain leadership. He will focus on strengthening the company's UK market position and driving business growth with customers. "I am excited to join Kuehne+Nagel, known for its customer service and technological innovation. Partnering with customers to
  • SCFI drops 2.9% in Week 46
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell 2.9% in Week 46 to 1,451.38 points, according to Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA). Spot rates for exports from Shanghai weakened on routes to North America, South America, and Africa. The market moved into the slack season, and supply and demand were out of balance. On the east-west trades, rates rose 7.1% to $1,417 pe
  • Port of New Orleans appoints new Chief Operating Officer
    The Port of New Orleans has announced the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal, a transformative infrastructure project for the state and region. With more than four d
  • Port of Hamburg container throughput up 8.4% in 2025
    Container throughput rises 8.4% to 6.3 million TEU; seaborne cargo up 3.4% to 86.8 million tonnes Throughput at the Port of Hamburg remained robust after the third quarter of 2025. While U.S. container traffic declined, trade with Asia and Europe continued to grow. Container throughput continues to grow; bulk cargo stable From January to September 2025, seaborne cargo throughput increased 3.4% ye
  • MSC bets on feeders promoting connectivity over capacity
    MSC's unprecedented order for over 100 feeder vessels defies everything shipping economics teaches about overcapacity. MSC's aggressive feeder procurement 100+ vessels totaling ~300,000 TEU contradicts traditional commercial logic given industry-wide overcapacity at 18-20%. This divergence signals deeper geopolitical positioning rather than pure market optimization
  • SANY Heavy Industry Q3 revenue up 10.7% on 'Three Transformation' Strategy
    SANY Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. reported strong third-quarter results, driven by its strategy focused on globalization, digitalization, and low-carbon development. Q3 revenue reached $2.96 billion , up 10.73% year over year . Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 48.18% to $0.27 billion . For the first three quarters of 2025, revenue totaled $9.18 billion (+13.56% YoY), and net profit climbed
  • Luka Koper orders four more electric RTGs
    Luka Koper has placed a repeat order for four electric Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes for the Port of Koper in Slovenia. The port ordered four identical units in 2024. Konecranes booked the new order in Q3 2025, and delivery is planned for Q2 2026. The Port of Koper is Slovenia's only cargo seaport and a major Adriatic hub for Central and Eastern Europe. Luka Koper continues to upgra
  • LR, Jinan Shipyard form Gulf partnership
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has signed an MoU with Qatar Free Zone-based Jinan Shipyard to collaborate on vessel development, classification, inspection, and certification, covering yachts, tugs, and other marine assets. The partnership aims to raise shipbuilding standards across the GCC by strengthening safety, quality, and sustainability. Under the agreement, Jinan Shipyard will build and repair vess
  • Freightos reports strong Q3 2025 results
    Freightos Limited reported strong third-quarter results, with revenue up 24% year over year and continued growth across its digital freight booking platform. "Q3 delivered record revenue and transactions as more industry players adopt digital booking," said CEO Zvi Schreiber. "Rate volatility is accelerating the shift to transparent, agile digital tools. Our new multimodal solution opens a larger
  • HMM and B International form JV to expand LPG Shipping
    HMM has partnered with B International Shipping & Logistics, a BGN Group company, to launch a new joint venture called HMMB INT Shipping Pte. Ltd in Singapore. The JV will expand both companies' liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transport operations. The companies signed the agreement on November 5 at HMM's Seoul headquarters, confirming their commitment to close cooperation. Each partner holds a 50%
  • Port of Hueneme hosts Chiapas Delegation to boost trade
    The Port of Hueneme welcomed senior officials from the State of Chiapas, Mexico, to advance commercial cooperation and strengthen trade links between California and southern Mexico. Mexico remains one of the Port's top partners, moving more than $483.95 million in cargo and 10,083 TEUs annually. The delegation included Conrado de la Cruz, Undersecretary of Commerce for Chiapas, and César Rodrígue
  • NTSB finds loose wire behind Dali blackout
    Federal investigators have determined that a single loose wire in the electrical system of the Dali caused the blackout that left the vessel without propulsion or steering before it struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to its collapse and the deaths of six highway workers. During a public meeting at NTSB headquarters on Tuesday, investigators explained that the loose wire caused a
  • SC Ports imports edge down
    South Carolina Ports handled 206,859 TEUs in October, a 1% drop from last year, while fiscal year volumes stayed above plan. Loaded exports were strong, up 18% year-over-year, the best month since June. The slowdown mirrors national trends. U.S. containerized imports fell 7.5% in October after summer front-loading. SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace said the port will continue supporting BC
  • Port of LA approaches 10M TEUs in 2025
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 848,431 TEUs in October, delivering a solid result despite ongoing trade volatility. Through the first 10 months of 2025, the Port processed 8,655,489 TEUs , up 2% year on year. "With six weeks to go, we are within reach of the 10 million container unit mark," said Executive Director Gene Seroka. "If achieved, it would be the third time in our history-and a first
  • Syrian port revival collides with Morocco's Mediterranean attempts to dominate
    DP World's thirty-year commitment to modernize Tartus arrives as North African infrastructure fundamentally rewrites regional transshipment geography, leaving Syria racing to reclaim relevance in a basin that has already shifted its center of gravity
  • AHG signs land lease with NEOM in Oxagon
    Oxagon, the reimagined industrial city of NEOM, has announced the signing of a land lease agreement between NEOM and Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment. As part of a planned SAR 600 million investment, AHG will develop in multiple phases a state-of-the-art industrial gases production and distribution facility in Oxagon's Industrial Quarter, the city's dedicated industrial district. With
  • Suez Canal's optimism on traffic recovery defies market reality
    Major carriers remain on Cape route as security concerns overshadow canal authority's recovery narrative
  • CentrePort launches commercial private 5G network
    Wellington's CentrePort and Maori-owned spectrum and digital infrastructure specialist Tu Atea have officially launched New Zealand's first commercial private 5G network, marking a major advancement in productivity, safety, and Maori leadership in infrastructure. Built at the heart of the port environment, the dedicated private 5G system provides CentrePort with full-site high-performance connect
  • Port of Oakland recorded increased loaded cargo
    The Port of Oakland handled 182,879 TEUs in October 2025, marking a 2.2% increase compared to September 2025. The month-to-month gain reflects steady full-container activity as global shipping continues to rebalance. Full container cargo remained resilient, with full imports up 0.9% year-over-year and full exports down just 0.7%. The overall 5.5% decline in annual volume resulted primarily from s
  • ICS Gathers Global leaders to tackle geopolitical and trade pressures
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau, and the Hong Kong Shipowners Association co-hosted the Global Maritime Trade Summit in Hong Kong amid rising geopolitical tension and shifting trade patterns. Senior policymakers and industry CEOs called for cooperation, innovation, and investment to strengthen global supply chains. A closed-door ministeria

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • Star Bulk confirms three kamsarmax newbuilds at Hengli
    Greek dry bulk heavyweight Star Bulk Carriers has confirmed agreements to acquire three kamsarmax vessels at Hengli Shipbuilding. The Nasdaq-listed, Athens-based owner signed three novation and amendment agreements with Hengli Shipbuilding (Singapore) and Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) for 82,000 dwt vessels currently under construction. Deliveries are scheduled progressively in the third quarter o
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers moves for two suezmax resales in $194m deal
    Greek owner Okeanis Eco Tankers is moving to expand its crude fleet with the purchase of two suezmax newbuilding resales, backed by a planned share issue to help finance the deal. The New York- and Oslo-listed company, controlled by the Alafouzos family, has agreed to buy the 157,000 dwt tankers for $97m each. The vessels ...
  • New industry alliance targets plastic pollution at sea
    A group of big shipping names has launched a new alliance aimed at cutting plastic pollution in the world's oceans. The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS), founded by ocean impact organisation Seven Clean Seas (SCS), brings together members including Berge Bulk, X-Press Feeders, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, and Britoil Offshore Services. MACS aims to reduce ...
  • Nigeria LNG shipping unit picks Hudong-Zhonghua for new LNG carrier batch
    West African LNG exporter Nigeria LNG (NLNG) is moving ahead with a fresh round of fleet renewal, with its shipping arm Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) selecting China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for a new tranche of LNG carrier tonnage. Newbuilding sources said BGT has agreed to contract three 174,000 cu m LNG carriers at the Shanghai yard, ...
  • DeepOcean scores UK subsea contract
    DeepOcean has secured a new contract on the UK continental shelf to deliver subsea construction and tie-in work for a field that will be developed as a subsea tieback to an existing host facility. The job covers the installation of a flexible production riser, a flowline and an umbilical linking the host to the subsea ...
  • Hoyer joins forces with VMS Group
    Electric motors and automation solutions supplier Hoyer has merged with marine service provider VMS Group. The newly formed company, named Hoyer VMS Group, will deliver a unique global offering for power and motion solutions across marine and industrial markets. Hoyer VMS Group will organise its commercial activities into three value streams - new sales, project ...
  • Iran lets go of seized product tanker
    The Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker Talara has been released by Iranian forces, ending a brief seizure that began late last week near the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 seafarers on board are reported safe. Columbia Shipmanagement, which manages the 73,371 dwt vessel, said the Talara was freed at 04:42 local time on November 19 and ...
  • Suez traffic shows first signs of recovery
    Latest shipping traffic data points toward a rise in Suez Canal transits, with authorities in Egypt hoping the recent truce announced by the Houthis will lead to a full-scale return to normal traffic on the artery connecting trade between Asia and Europe. According to Clarksons data, on average in October, about 244 ships across all ...
  • Watch the finals of The Captain's Table live on Splash
    The Captain's Table 2025 Pitch Competition will air today on Splash live from Hong Kong. This year will see the latest cohort of startups pitching live from 4pm Hong Kong time (8am GMT) to a global, in-person audience in Hong Kong and online. The Captain's Table is one of the leading global pitch competitions designed ...
  • Maersk Tankers and Alpha Omega surface in Yangzijiang newbuild drive
    Fresh details have emerged around Yangzijiang Maritime's newbuilding push as the Singapore-listed company makes its market debut, with Maersk Tankers and Alpha Omega now linked to two separate joint-venture orders in China. According to multiple brokers, a JV between Yangzijiang Maritime and Singapore-based Alpha Omega has ordered four 40,000 dwt bulk carriers at a Chinese ...
  • ArcelorMittal-DryLog venture books newcastlemaxes in China
    Global Chartering, the Greek-Indian joint venture between Peter Livanos' DryLog and steelmaker ArcelorMittal, has pressed ahead with its fleet renewal plans after securing new tonnage in China and sounding out yards for further orders. Shipbuilding sources said the Mauritius-registered JV has ordered two firm 211,000-dwt newcastlemax bulk carriers at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Qingdao, with ...
  • Lianson Fleet, PV Drilling seal pact for Malaysian jackup rig JV
    Lianson Fleet Group (LFG), formerly known as Icon Offshore Group, has entered into a non-binding agreement with PV Drilling to create an offshore jackup rig joint venture in Malaysia. Under the joint venture, Lianson Fleet will hold a 51% stake, while PV Drilling will hold the remaining 49%. The companies will provide three directors each. ...
  • Putin orders funding for deepwater exploration in North Korean waters
    Russia is set to funnel nearly $10m in 2026 into joint oil and gas exploration off the coast of North Korea. The focus of the investment is placed on the deepwater basin in the Sea of Japan. The move was confirmed by Russia's first deputy finance minister Irina Okladnikova during a recent budget committee session ...
  • Baltimore bridge collapse traced to one loose wire
    The National Transportation Safety Board in the US said Tuesday that a single loose wire on the 300 m long containership Dali caused an electrical blackout that led to the vessel veering and contacting the nearby Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which then collapsed, killing six highway workers. At Tuesday's public meeting at NTSB ...
  • Germany's first offshore wind farm begins decommissioning path
    Vattenfall, EWE, and RWE have kicked off the qualification phase for the decommissioning of Alpha Ventus, setting wheels in motion for the retirement of Germany's first offshore wind farm. The wind farm was commissioned in 2010 and is located roughly 45 km north of Borkum Island in the North Sea. With Vattenfall confirming plans to ...
  • Precise: 'Vibe' chartering is the next gear for brokers
    When former shipbrokers in Geneva teamed up with Swiss research institutions to rethink how chartering work gets done, they didn't expect the idea to snowball into a full AI platform used by charterers, owners and brokers. But that's what happened with Precise and its Spotlight system, a tool built to cut through the most time-intensive ...
  • HD Hyundai celebrates record-breaking delivery of 5,000th vessel
    HD Hyundai has become the world's first shipbuilder to build and deliver 5,000 ships, marking just over half a century since its first vessel delivery in 1974. The 5,000th vessel delivered by HD Hyundai was the Diego Silang, the second offshore patrol vessel built for the Philippine Navy. Since delivering its first vessel-the 260,000 dwt ...
  • HMM forms LPG joint venture with BGN
    HMM is teaming with Dubai's B International Shipping & Logistics, a BGN group company, to expand LPG shipping revenues. The new joint venture, HMMB INT Shipping, is based in Singapore with plans to operate two 88,000 cu m VLGCs, which are due for delivery from HD Hyundai in 2027. HMM previously operated five LPG vessels ...
  • Why true change for women at sea demands more than policy
    Splash canvasses the industry on how to rethink the maritime blueprint to get more of a gender balance in maritime. For years, the shipping industry has promised inclusion. Campaigns have been launched, slogans crafted, panels convened. Yet, in 2025, women remain a rare sight on most bridges and engine rooms. The story isn't about ability ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • The changing role of imports vs exports in US crude tanker trades
    US imports of crude are down and face continued headwinds. US crude exports rebounded in September and October but are...
  • FuelEU pooling can make biogas viable
    Selling surplus compliance makes bunkering with low-carbon bio-LNG easier for Finnish wood products company UPM as it seeks to cut...
  • Star Bulk sees escalating need for dry bulk fleet renewal
    Nasdaq-listed owner of large bulker fleet confirms new trio of newbuildings at Hengli Heavy
  • Okeanis raises $115m for suezmax resale acquisitions
    Brace of new tankers is expected to be delivered from Korean yard in January
  • Black Sea war risk market avoids 'knee-jerk reaction' to renewed clashes
    Spate of recent attacks on ports edges prices up, but only gently
  • China Merchants chief urges shipping to 'break barriers' amid geopolitical turbulence
    China Merchants' chairman used Hong Kong Maritime Week to signal that Beijing's state shipping champion wants to shape, not just...
  • Baltimore bridge collapse caused by single loose wire
    NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy said finding the loose wire was akin to finding a loose rivet on the Eiffel Tower
  • ICS pushes for more frequent enclosed space training
    With training for operating in enclosed spaces only offered at the start of a seafarer's career, senior ranks can be...
  • Yangzijiang orders quadruple in second half but lag behind last year
    Turbulent geopolitical climate has suppressed appetite for new orders, but chief executive Ren Letian sees sentiment improving as orders rise...
  • Tanker seized by Iran released
    Marshall Islands-flagged Talara was released on Wednesday morning by Iran, one day after it appeared to have unloaded its cargo...
  • The Daily View: The sum also rises
  • Semiramis Paliou elected to third term at helm of Helmepa
    With another three years, Diana Shipping chief executive eyes record-equaling eight years leading historic anti-pollution body
  • Daily Briefing
    From zombie tankers to fake IMO numbers: the identity frauds now playing out at sea | Power politics erode IMO's...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • Montreal longshore arbitration expected to conclude in Q1 2026
    The conclusion of Montreal's long-running labor dispute with its longshore union will coincide with expiring contracts at other East Coast ports.
  • US restocking, Red Sea return the two big unknowns for 2026: Hapag briefing
    A surge in replenishment activity in the US could turbocharge container shipping demand, while a wholesale return of container ships to Red Sea and Suez Canal transits would have a far-reaching market impact, speakers on a panel sponsored by the carrier said Wednesday.
  • Asia-Europe carriers to levy yet another rate hike on Dec. 1
    A series of freight-all-kinds increases since Oct. 1 has held up the spot market on the trade, with carriers aiming to sustain the pricing momentum through Q4 contract talks.
  • Steadier capacity in November adds to India-USEC ocean pricing pressure
    As a result of that heightened overcapacity, spot rates on the trade lane are at their lowest since February.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
  • US-China trade spat reshapes ship funding landscape
    Chinese leasing revival and bond surge reshuffle funding playbook, panel says
  • LNG market set for 20 years of growth but faces demand uncertainty, Poten says
    Timing is everything amid greater complexity, brokerage's analyst explains
  • Red Sea crisis drives EU ship emissions to highest levels on record
    Container ships that called at EU ports sharply increased their emissions after rerouting around Africa
  • Feeders catch Angeliki Frangou's eye as fraught geopolitics favour small vessels
    Owner says one needs to be 'alert' to the possibilities small tonnage offers
  • Capesize spot rates break through $30,000 level as seasonal strength kicks in
    Momentum in fixing activity has been given a shot in the arm, which has kick-started growth in spot rates
  • Hartmann LPG carrier suffered blackout due to generator error, probe finds
    Australian accident report also shows company's safety management system did not have adequate risk controls
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers stock plunges as equity issue uses 'juicy NAV premium'
    Owner to finance remaining portion of suezmax deal with debt, Arctic says
  • Okeanis pays 'attractive' price as Atlas Maritime identified as seller of suezmaxes
    Leon Patitsas company has previously been linked to resale deals at DH Shipbuilding
  • James Bond jetpacks and superhumans: The future of maritime salvage
    Senior executive at T&T Salvage says industry will harness military developments to safely fight fires
  • Transpacific container freight rates rocked by sharp 30% drop
    Rates from Asia to US West Coast plummet while those to the US East Coast spike
  • End 'offensive' Covid insurance clauses, broker demands
    Measure was introduced in 2020 amid spiralling cost fears, but Lockton executive says it's time for them to go
  • John Fredriksen's Seatankers joins suezmax tanker order rush
    Shipowner John Fredriksen has 13 suezmax tanker newbuildings on order at shipyards in China
  • Diana spin-off builds crypto holding to $133m as it changes ticker in strategy switch
    Bulker and tanker owner OceanPal spends proceeds of private placement
  • Pappu Sastry drops London IPO plan for shipping and mining logistics operation
    Adhira Shipping & Logistics owner also reveals new mining consultancy venture
  • Abandoned ships and shady crypto deals: Dark fleet demolition sliding into the shadows
    Governments must create a legal pathway before catastrophe forces their hand, experts say
  • Maersk Tankers turns a profit on Japanese product tankers it bought last decade
    Danish owner is said to have captured the value in a strong secondhand market
  • Battle begins as Trafigura sues over $590m fake nickel cargoes
    Giant trader took Indian businessman to court in row over 'Ponzi scheme'
  • Evangelos Pistiolis hails Top Ships leaseback sales after releasing cash equalling market cap
    Greek owner's CEO says debt remains at very conservative level following refinancing
  • Greek owner linked to firm price for suezmax as Stena Bulk sells again
    Swedish owner's Stena Sunshine said to have gone for at least $58m
  • Iran releases product tanker held for five days after voiding its cargo
    All 21 seafarers on board the Talara are 'safe and in good spirits'
  • 'Too high discount': CMB.Tech gets buy rating as ABG initiates stock coverage
    Analysts see 35% upside for Belgian owner
  • 'Ticking time bomb': Dark-fleet demolition sliding into the shadows
    Governments must create a legal pathway before catastrophe forces their hand, experts say
  • Awilco LNG seeks longer-term business for its two redelivered vessels
    Shipowner sees challenging market in 2026 but strength further out
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers snaps up suezmax tanker newbuildings
    Greek owner targets raising $100m in equity issue
  • HMM steps up gas push with energy trader partnership
    Singapore-based venture has already chartered two VLGC newbuildings
  • Banking giant Nordea names global head of shipping as it targets 'tomorrow's winners'
    Thor-Erik Bech sees industry consolidation as a running theme
  • Star Bulk confirms Hengli newbuilding trio, prompted by 'robust' fundamentals
    Bulker owner posts 21st consecutive quarterly profit
  • Chinese lessor sells bulker at initial reserve price after two-month wait
    CMB FL ultramax sells in second auction attempt
  • NGO Shipbreaking Platform outlines its requirements for acceptable green ship recycling
    While not averse to the recycling of ships in South Asia, the platform wants further improvements including a move away from beaching
  • HD Hyundai celebrates world first with delivery of 5,000th newbuilding
    Shipbuilding giant has built vessels for 700 owners in 68 countries across 51 years
  • Maersk boss bangs AI drum to build the 'infrastructure of the future'
    Vincent Clerc talks up digital twins, automation and next-generation shipyards
  • 'Once-in-a-century period of change': China Merchants and CSSC chiefs warn of global turmoil
    Chinese industry heavyweights cite chokepoint shocks, cost volatility and green-tech demands as global risks rise
  • Will there ever be a peace deal between the Basel and Hong Kong Conventions?
    Conflict between two bodies seeking to regulate the sale of scrap tonnage set to continue for at least two more years
  • Misplaced label on a wire led to ship strike that destroyed Baltimore's Key Bridge, probe finds
    NTSB approves safety recommendations to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and more over electrical system on the Dali

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Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport
Geneva
Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction
Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.
Brussels
The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.
Genoa
French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.
Paris
Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.
The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.
Genoa
Partial assessment of the listening process initiated by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.
La Spezia
We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage
Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.
Genoa
Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.
Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.
Hamburg
The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030
Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage
New York
The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean
Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal
Lugano
The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment
Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.
Stockholm
The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies
Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa
Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.
Naples
Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai
Dubai
Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels
Rome
Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members
A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.
Trieste
Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia
Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.
Rome
Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security
Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests
FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.
Milan
It goes up to five days a week
This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts
Rome
Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones
The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector
Erbusco
The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software
Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025
Riyadh
Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)
A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno
Livorno
In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans
New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Hong Kong
Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers
The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.
Venice
A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival
Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo
Rome
Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining
Piraeus
Stagnation in passenger numbers
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
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
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
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