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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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Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Algeciras. A decline in Barcelona.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
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