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Exim India web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • UAFL, the Indian Ocean expert, launches own agency office in Mumbai
  • The importance of incident management
  • Product tanker newbuild deliveries at a high
  • Key questions for shippers given the prospect of ocean container ships returning to the Red Sea and the likely period of uncertainty and volatility
  • FIEO President urges enhanced support in upcoming Budget
  • Houthis announce end to Red Sea attacks except on Israeli-owned ships
  • ONE launches rail and sea solution for Kolkata & Haldia
  • Shippers face issues after port strike averted at last minute across US East, Gulf Coast
  • India's economy to be the 4th largest by 2026, surpassing Japan
  • Food market seen at $1,274 bn by 2027
  • Palm oil imports seen plunging to 5-year low in Jan.
  • India's share in exports,imports doubled, says report
  • Over 220 ships falsely flagged raising security concerns: Report
  • Seafood exports surpass Rs 60k cr. so far in FY25
  • CMA CGM to revamp its AMERIGO service connecting the Mediterranean & North America
  • MOL announces launch of 'MOL Africa' website introducing group business in Africa
  • AD Ports Group expands cooperation with Kazakh partners
  • Unifeeder triples market share in intra-Mediterranean trade sector
  • Dark fleet, decarbonisation and geopolitical pressures remain top maritime focus areas in 2025

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Kombiverkehr adds Italy service
  • European first for Maltese aviation
  • PSA celebrates a milestone - 100 million teu
  • SF Airlines now serves Norway
  • Europa awarded double-A accreditation
  • Strengthening Hamburg's position in Asia
  • More rest areas for US truckies
  • Guayaquil sets new standard in banana exports
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bulgarian shipowners join EU decarbonisation efforts
  • A TMS tool for transparency
  • Shearwater Law strengthens maritime practice unit
  • CN with a hybrid engine pilot project

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • Houthis to cease attacks on non-Israeli shipping in Red Sea
  • CMA CGM set to be first liner to resume Suez transits?
  • DHL rallies through the (Trump) noise - DSV and Kuehne don't
  • Container teu-mile growth could go into reverse if Red Sea transits resume
  • OceanX: My perspectives on Saudi & Egypt
  • 7 Air Cargo nears take-off, as carriers round the globe spread their wings
  • Trump moves into the Oval Office and supply chains enter unchartered waters
  • EU shippers fear for business as their boxes stack up in Russia
  • Mexican tariffs a 'smart signal' that duty-free loophole is closing

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • New Ambrey threat circular says Houthi attack risk continues
    In a new threat circular, maritime risk consultancy Ambrey notes that, in response to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the Houthis have announced a cessation of hostilities toward most shipping However, notes Ambrey, Israel-owned

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Container News web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • Marcura enhances digital solutions with VesselMan acquisition
    Marcura, a digital maritime solutions firm, has announced the strategic acquisition of VesselMan, a provider of technology solutions for dry-docking and technical project management tailored to shipowners and managers. This acquisition marks a major milestone for Marcura, enabling the company to expand its portfolio of data-driven maritime solutions with enhanced tools designed to streamline oper
  • DACSA and Peel Ports continue their collaboration
    DACSA, a global supplier of food ingredients, has been operating at the Port of Liverpool for nearly 20 years. Since partnering with Peel Ports in October 2005, DACSA has utilized the UK port's facilities to store and process key ingredients such as rice, corn, and maize. This collaboration has been crucial to DACSA's goal of delivering high-quality food ingredients to major brands like Kellogg's
  • Pilbara Ports throughput surpasses 66 million tonnes in December
    Pilbara Ports recorded a total monthly throughput of 66.2 million tonnes (Mt) in December. The Port of Port Hedland achieved a throughput of 48.3 Mt, with 47.6 Mt comprising iron ore exports. This marked a 4% decrease in total throughput compared to December 2023. Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 197,000 tonnes, representing a 10% decline from the same period last year. Meanwhile
  • Maersk applies new peak season surcharge from Oceania to India
    Danish container line Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge for shipments from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga to India. The surcharge will take effect on 1 February, except for American Samoa shipments for which the PSS will be effective from 15 February. Origin Destination Currency ALL Containers Australia / New Zealand /
  • ONE launches new rail and sea solution in India
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) introduces a new gateway for its customers in India's Kolkata and Haldia. Export and import cargo can now be seamlessly routed through Balmer Lawrie CFS, utilizing rail services to connect with mainline vessels at Nhava Sheva Port. This enhanced connectivity ensures direct access to major global destinations, including the United States, Europe, the Mediterranean, and
  • Trump's Inauguration: What's the Future of the Shipping Industry?
    As the world braced for the United States presidential election results in late 2024, the logistics sector began preparing for the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency and its implications on global trade. Foreseeing the revival of Trump's aggressive tariff strategies, companies initiated front-loading activities to circumvent anticipated tariffs. The practice of front-loading shipments, as c
  • Ports of Stockholm names new Technical Manager for Kapellskär
    Ports of Stockholm has appointed Danjel Jansson as the new Technical Operations Manager at the Port of Kapellskär. With extensive experience in port operations and his prior role as deputy Technical Operations Manager at the same port, Jansson will lead one of Sweden's key cargo hubs. Magdalena Bosson, CEO of Ports of Stockholm, stated: "We are delighted that Danjel Jansson has accepted the role
  • How to Choose a Moving Company
    Moving is stressful enough whether you're just moving down the road or undertaking a lengthy out-of-state move. Choosing a moving company can add to this stress, especially if you've never had to work with a moving company before and you need someone reliable to help you move all of your belong
  • Yangpu eyes container links to Europe and North America
    Authorities of China's Hainan island, home to Yangpu port, have said that they are hoping to start long-haul container shipping links to Europe and North America this year. Container volumes went up by 9% year-on-year in 2024, to 2 million TEUs, and the state-owned COSCO Shipping Lines would be mapping the routes.
  • Buying a Used Car at an Online Auction: How to Make the Right Choice
    The auto market always offers opportunities for profitable deals. One way to buy a used car is to participate in online auctions. Such platforms offer a wide selection, but it is crucial to understand how to avoid traps. If you want to avoid unpleasant surprises in the future, then every detail is essential. You can buy a good vehicle at an affordable price. Buyers prefer to pay attention to salv
  • The Role of Safety Training in Preventing Accidents in Cargo Operations
    Cargo operations are the core of global trade, so goods are moved worldwide effectively. However, there are also grave risks involved. Cargo handling and warehouse incidents occur more frequently than in many other industries. The consequences include injuries, financial losses, and operational disruptions but the good news is that most of it is preventable. Safety training is essential for preve
  • Kalmar and Maputo Port Development Company strengthen partnership with major equipment order
    Kalmar has reached an agreement with Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) to supply five Kalmar T2i terminal tractors, four Kalmar heavy forklift trucks, and one Kalmar medium forklift truck. This order, which also includes MyKalmar INSIGHT coverage for all units, was recorded in Kalmar's Q4 2024 order intake. The machines are expected to be delivered by the third quarter of 2025. David Pacule,
  • Maritime Security Risks 2025: Escalating Threats in Key Maritime Fronts (Red Sea, Black Sea, Persian Gulf)
    Maritime security risks are shaped by a combination of geopolitical tensions, and the current situation indicates a trend of escalating threats. This makes it essential for shipping stakeholders to strengthen their vigilance and preparedness. The recent developments are highly alarming for the global maritime trade.
  • Port Houston receives US$25 million grant for hydrogen fueling station construction
    The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that the agency awarded nearly US$25 million in grant funding to the Port of Houston Authority as part of a public-private collaboration between Port Houston and Linde Inc., an industrial gases company, with additional partners GTI Energy, Argonne National Laboratory, and Center for Housto
  • 8 Advanced Ship Welding Methods That Cut Production Time in Half (2025)
    Shipbuilding industry faces major challenges in 2025, and ship welding state-of-the-art solutions are vital now. Our experience as welding manufacturers has shown how traditional methods struggle to meet modern production needs. Maritime professionals - from deckhands to marine chemists - have taught us that proper welding techniques streamline processes. Newer methods like induction heating cut
  • Konecranes President and CEO to leave in July
    President and CEO Anders Svensson has announced his decision to leave Konecranes to pursue a role with another company. Pasi Laine, Chairman of the Board of Konecranes, commented: "Anders has significantly contributed to the success of Konecranes during the past two years, and I want to warmly thank him for that already at this stage. During his tenure, the company has updated its strategy, clear
  • COSCO vessel delivers 60-meter furnace to Antwerp port
    On 15 January, the COSCO SHIPPING vessel "Zhi Yuan Kou" delivered a colossal furnace, towering 60 meters high, from Thailand to the port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. This furnace is a critical component of INEOS's Project ONE, a state-of-the-art ethane cracker designed to transform ethane into ethylene-an essential building block in the chemical industry. Ethylene serves as a raw material for a
  • Indian Register of Shipping enhances its role in key defence projects
    The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) seems to play an increasingly significant role in enhancing India's defence capabilities. By supporting key new construction projects for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, the IRS is making a substantial contribution toward achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing, as envisioned under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Recently, several critical
  • WEC Lines introduces new barge service connecting Moerdijk with Duisburg
    Starting on 3 February, WEC Lines will launch a new barge service in partnership with A2B-online, Tailwind Shipping Lines,

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Splash web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • Celsius seals Samsung Heavy LNG carrier order
    Celsius Tankers, a unit of Danish owner Celsius Shipping, has ordered an additional 180,000 cu m LNG carrier at Samsung Heavy Industries. The newbuild will deliver in 2027 and enter into a long-term charter with a Japanese major. Celsius said its LNG carrier design will minimise CO2 emissions and methane slip from operations via the ...
  • HMM ships out product tanker brace
    HMM has been linked to another rare sale in about a month, this time in the product tanker segment. The South Korean shipowner, which has been on a significant buying spree last year with nearly 20 ships snapped up on the secondhand market, has let go of two of its 2008-built MRs for about $20.5m ...
  • US approves 2.4GW offshore wind project before Trump inauguration
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has given the final approval needed for the SouthCoast Wind project, formerly known as Mayflower Wind, only days before the offshore wind-slaying 47th US president entered the White House. BOEM approved the wind farm's construction and operations plan which is the final approval needed from the Bureau ...
  • Shipping readies to navigate new Trump era
    Today marks the end of the Joe Biden administration in the US, one of the most profitable four-year periods for shipping. With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the shipping industry has many questions about what the future of global trade holds, some of which could be answered swiftly with the incoming ...
  • MOL and Marubeni plant seed for carbon credits JV
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has joined forces with fellow trading house Marubeni in the carbon removal credit business. The duo has established a joint venture company called Marubeni MOL Forests to create, purchase, sell, and retire nature-based carbon removal credits. The new company will operate under the philosophy: "Open the way to a ...
  • George Alexandratos takes over at Hellenic Chamber of Shipping
    George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping. The general manager of Apollonia Lines takes over from George Pateras, who has led the government advisory body on all things shipping since 2016. Alexandratos moves up from the position of vice president, which will now be filled by the ...
  • Republican states take Biden's offshore drilling ban to court
    Several Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit to challenge the offshore drilling ban recently imposed by outgoing US president Joe Biden. The lawsuit claims that Biden had no authority to impose the ban and that such a decision had to be made in the US Congress. It also demands a reversal of Biden's decision with ...
  • John Su looks to grow liner business
    John Su-led Erasmus Shipinvest Group has unveiled plans to grow subsidiary Erasmus Lines. The company has just taken delivery of the Ocean Echo, its first tween/MPP newbuilding from Imabari in Japan, with plans for more MPPs and containerships. "To face the fast-moving geopolitically-impacted trades model and the increasing trend of deglobalisation, Erasmus Lines will rise ...
  • OMS Group looking to expand cable-layer fleet
    Malaysian provider of subsea digital infrastructure solutions OMS Group has revealed it would be adding more cable-laying vessels to its fleet. The company announced a request for proposal (RFP) for the construction of two next-generation vessels. This comes several months after the Kuala Lumpur-based outfit, backed by US investment firm KKR, booked a series of newbuilds ...
  • Trump, team and trade
    Punit Oza from consultancy Maritime NXT gleans what lies ahead in the Trump 2.0 era. Albert Einstein famously said, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results.". Donald Trump may not be liked by many around the world but he is definitely not insane. In fact, he has proved to ...
  • Vintage VLCC prices drop
    Hong Kong-registered outfit Young Honest Shipping has emerged as the taker of the first vintage VLCC sold this year. Young Honest has bought the 20-year-old, 308,800 dwt, scrubber-fitted Rolin from Viet My Petrol Transportation with brokers suggesting a price of $31m, a significant drop in price compared to similar sales sealed only weeks ago. The ...
  • Houthis maintain Israeli ban while allowing all other ships to pass
    As the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect yesterday, the Houthis of Yemen have provided an update on their Red Sea

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • Panamax bulkers sold for scrap as recycling candidates on the rise
    Cash buyer Wirana Shipping reports four 1990s-built panamax bulk carriers have been sold for scrap amid weak demand for recycled...
  • Diana promotes Maria Dede to co-chief financial officer
    Dede has had an executive role at Diana since its 2005 debut on the New York Stock Exchange
  • The week in charts: Houthis still call the shots in the Red Sea | Container rates in full retreat | Australia reclaims share of record Chinese coal imports
    The shipping industry is waiting for a signal from the Houthis before returning to the Red Sea, container spot rates...
  • US climate finance alliance exodus will not affect Poseidon Principles
    Banks are leaving climate-targeting alliances under pressure from a US-led 'woke capitalism' backlash, but that will not spill over into...
  • What to look out for in 2025 in marine insurance
    Lloyd's List's insurance editor David Osler explains why P&I rates are increasing in 2025 and points out what fallout from...
  • Red Sea shipping return inches closer but freight rate plunge feared
    There are still no signs carriers will return en masse to the Red Sea. But once the crisis ends, they...
  • The week in newbuildings: Ordering activity muted
    Newbuilding ordering activity has been relatively quiet since the beginning of the year with 55 new ships being reported, compared...
  • Pilbara ports reopen after Cyclone Sean floods mines
    Port Hedland closed over the weekend as heavy rain flooded iron ore operations at miners Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue
  • The Daily View: Monday blues
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • There's life in old boxships yet, as Euroseas seeks to prove
    Diamantis P, sold to a liner operator for $13m-plus, was one of three vintage ships initially transferred to newly-formed vehicle...
  • Hede Shipping partners with LA terminal amid China-US e-commerce boom
    Both parties aim to establish a long-term partnership to enhance the efficiency of the logistics chain
  • Daily Briefing
    USTR investigation concludes China unfairly dominates shipbuilding and shipping | Cansi rebuts US allegations against Chinese shipbuilding and warns of...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • Carriers eye Red Sea transits after Houthi rebels pledge restraint
    A pledge by Houthi militants to focus ship attacks on Israel-linked vessels is not enough to encourage ocean carriers to end their diversions around Africa and return to transits via the Suez Canal.
  • US offshore wind industry braces for federal halt
    A planned US executive order to halt offshore wind turbine activities along the East Coast has the sector in turmoil.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • 'We're taking it back': Trump uses inaugural speech to accuse Panama of treaty violations
    Panama's president 'comprehensively rejects' US counterpart's allegations
  • Trump promises at inauguration to declare 'national energy emergency' and overhaul trade
    In inauguration speech, president promises to 'drill, baby, drill'
  • Fratelli Cosulich Group bumps up bunker tanker fleet with methanol-ready vessel
    Italian owner takes up second option at Chinese yard
  • Hoegh Evi partners Germany's SEFE on green hydrogen supply from floating terminals
    Partners to assess locations for floating ammonia-to-hydrogen terminals along German coast
  • 'Finger on the trigger': Houthi leader keeps militants on war footing
    The past 15 months were just the first round of confrontation for Yemeni rebels, warns Abdul-Malik al-Houthi
  • Profit to top $1bn at container player SITC as boom market boosts bottom line
    Positive alert issued on the back of higher rates and expanded Asian network
  • Red Sea return off the table for now, say Norwegian car carrier giants
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Hoegh Autoliners unmoved by Houthi promises
  • Trafigura jolts VLCC time-charter market out of slumber with Greek owners to the fore
    Singaporean trader active as crude tanker period hire volume picks up
  • War risk rates down after Houthi rebels call ceasefire in Red Sea
    Some underwriters hold firm amid scepticism that attacks on Red Sea shipping have come to an end
  • UK court tosses out $14bn claim by jailed Russian shipping tycoon
    Former Fesco chief told his legal claim over seized assets had no real prospect of success against 22 defendants in London
  • New Crowley vessel set to make history as first LNG ship to be reflagged to US under Jones Act loophole
    Vessel lined up for US-Puerto Rico trading after purchase by US owner
  • End of 'super-profits era': Container lines brace for 'chaos' as Red Sea shipments return
    Maersk downgraded in anticipation of falling freight rates if Israeli-Hamas ceasefire holds
  • Massive VLCC spot fixtures fail in big tanker market still running hot
    Triple-digit increases across much of the market as sanctions-fuelled rally extends
  • End of 'super-profits era': Container lines brace for 'chaos' as Red Sea shipments return
    Maersk downgraded in anticipation of falling freight rates if Israeli-Hamas ceasefire holds
  • Greek shipowner Sun Enterprises breaks suezmax tanker order drought with $180m swoop
    Last time company ordered the vessel type was in 2015
  • Semiramis Paliou-backed OceanPal linked to capesize bulker exit with latest sale
    Reported deal for vintage vessel comes with asset values on the slide
  • Frontline and crude tanker stocks upgraded as sanctioned tankers play 'hide and seek'
    Analyst Kristoffer Barth Skeie is positive on crude as he downgrades product tanker equities to 'hold'
  • Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime lures influential former UK regulator
    Katy Ware joins biggest UK-headquartered group after being ousted from government job
  • Celsius Tankers confirms new LNG order at Samsung Heavy Industries as its ambitions expand
    Lone 180,000-cbm LNG carrier priced at strong $261.5m
  • Sustainable ceasefire? Shipping giants mull Red Sea return plan after Houthis pull back
    A quick return to the situation before the Israel-Hamas war broke out is unlikely
  • Celsius Tankers linked to newbuilding at Samsung Heavy Industries as LNG shipowning ambitions expand
    Lone 180,000-cbm LNG carrier priced at strong $261.5m
  • Diana Shipping appoints new CFO to work alongside Ioannis Zafirakis
    Promotion lifts Maria Dede to the C-suite after 20 years at the shipowner
  • MOL and Marubeni set up joint venture to trade carbon removal credits
    The new platform will help customers offset greenhouse gas emissions
  • Container ships to take biggest hit from Red Sea return, Clarksons warns
    Rerouting caused by Houthi attacks has added about 2.5% to global shipping demand, says Clarksons
  • Shipping should adopt competitive stance on clean fuels in pivotal year for decarbonisation
    Fuel industry groups say members will be part of the decarbonisation solution
  • Beijing vehemently rejects US findings on China's maritime and shipbuilding industries
    Chinese government claims US investigation has protectionist and unilateralism overtones
  • No sudden drop in war risk rates despite Gaza ceasefire plan
    Cost of insuring vessels through the Red Sea has dipped, but dangers remain
  • Cosco Shipping India employee denied bail in bribery case
    Employee accused of getting tax relief certificates for Singapore-based unit of Cosco Shipping Lines
  • Chinese bulker clear out sees four panamaxes head for South Asian recycling beaches
    Pre-Chinese New Year fleet pruning has begun, with Bangladesh the main beneficiary
  • Beijing vehemently rejects US findings on China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding industries
    Chinese government claims US investigation has protectionist and unilateralism overtones
  • Bare feet and pirate costumes: Mission toasts supporters on moonlit city-state cruise
    Fundraiser rallies supporters to help charity continue assisting seafarers in Singapore

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • Ocean rates could fall as Houthis say they will end Red Sea attacks
    Houthi rebels said they will end attacks on Israel and on merchant shipping in the Red Sea in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Total TEU containers grew by +8.6%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
India plans to designate at least one tugboat for emergencies at sea in major ports
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, container shipping traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
Shipments to Asian ports dropped 6.4%. Unloaded volumes in Europe increased 9.0%.
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia.
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary.
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
The Italian Navy has commissioned two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri.
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with the possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
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