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Exim India web site
MAY 21, 2025
  • DP World investing $2.5 billion this year to expand global logistics network; India a key component
  • IWAI takes key decisions for advancing inland water transport in the country
  • India, US interim trade deal expected before July
  • B'desh suggests talks with India to resolve trade issues
  • New link via sea between North-East, Kolkata on the anvil
  • Container ship bookings for China-to-US cargo seeing surge
  • India targets $6 bn arms export by 2029
  • Dabhol Konkan LNG Terminal declared 'All-Weather Port'
  • Export outlook seen uncertain in FY26
  • Global oil demand seen reducing in 2025: IEA
  • SPM operations at New Mangalore Port suspended during monsoon
  • FIATA-Region Asia Pacific Field Meeting commencing in New Delhi today
  • AM/NS India clinches deal for captive berth at Paradip Port
  • GDP growth seen at 6.9 pc in Q4FY25
  • Unifeeder and PlanatEarth launch hybrid marine ambulance and dispensary for island communities in Kerala
  • Indian shippers could face disruption after US-China tariff truce
  • Railways, Invest UP ink pact to boost logistics
  • Manufacturing organisations that fully integrate AI will gain a significant competitive edge - KPMG International's Intelligent Manufacturing Report

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 21, 2025
  • Transformational trade 2025
  • Swiss intermodal railfreight strategy takes a new turn
  • Great Lakes milestone for BBC Chartering
  • Okuku comes back to Maersk
  • Royal Arctic Line phases out heavy fuel oil early
  • CCM deploys 300 new red chassis at Port Tampa Bay
  • AI-driven customs tool expands across Europe
  • Generix names Jean-Baptiste Valeyre new COO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mondial becomes Coyne Airways' German GSA
  • Low-bed trailer to simplify machine logistics
  • Robots doing a cool job
  • Baltic Exchange and TAC Index launch new spot indices

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 20, 2025
  • Houthis declare blockade of port of Haifa - 'vessels calling will be targets'
  • Zim set to reinstate its transpacific ZX2 express service
  • Demand for transpac airfreight capacity returning - but 'it's not ecommerce-driven'
  • (New) CH Robinson - two sides of the same coin
  • KMTC to dip its toes back in the transpacific trade after 40 years
  • DVZ radar: ID Logistics - significant growth in Germany is a 'no-brainer'
  • Another CMA CGM vessel heading for Suez Canal - 'to mitigate schedule delay'
  • Cargo crime across the US on the increase - and getting more sophisticated

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Marine Log web site
MAY 20, 2025
  • Ship Repair USA: Women at the helm
    Ship repair has long been a male-dominated corner of the maritime industry-but that's changing. At Marine Log's Ship Repair USA, taking place June 10-11 in New Orleans, a standout panel titled "Women
  • Trump lifts Empire Wind stop work order
    The Trump administration has lifted the stop work order on the Empire Wind 1 project that was imposed by Secretary of Energy Doug Burgum on April 16. The news was welcome by

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Container News web site
MAY 20, 2025
  • DP World to invest $2.5 Billion in 2025 to strengthen global logistics network
    DP World has announced a major investment of $2.5 billion in 2025 to expand its global logistics infrastructure, with new projects spanning India, Africa, South America, and Europe. The investment covers four major developments across four continents, significantly enhancing DP World's capacity and capabilities across its global port network. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Group CEO of DP
  • Belgium's ports disrupted again amid national strike
    Belgium's ports are once again facing operational disruptions due to a national strike led by the ABVV-ACOD union. This marks the third nationwide industrial action to impact the country's transport and logistics sector since March. The latest strike, focused on the public sector, reflects ongoing resistance to the De Wever government's austerity and reform agenda. With no resolution in sight, fu
  • PIL reports record profit of US$1.34 Billion for FY2024 amid strong market performance
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) delivered a robust financial performance in FY2024, posting a net profit after tax of US$1.342 billion, a significant increase from US$306.93 million in FY2023. This surge was driven by strong growth in operating revenue and disciplined cost control across the group. For the full year 2024, PIL recorded total revenue of US$4.305 billion, marking a 49% year-on-yea
  • MSC ship stopped for unauthorised anchoring off Port Klang
    The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained an MSC container ship after it was found to have anchored without permission in the country's waters. MMEA, Malaysia's de facto coast guard, circulated a photo of the ship, with the vessel name blacked out, only describing it as a Liberia-flagged vessel. MMEA said the ship was detained on 16 May. However, MarineTraffic's vessel-trackin
  • South China Sea faces heighten risk as China and Taiwan aim to launch military drills
    As China launched a surprise live-fire military exercise in the Taiwan Strait from May 20 to 22, heightened risks to shipping routes vital to global trade could emerge. The exercise, announced without prior warning, comes on the one-year anniversary of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's administration and coincides with Taiwanese military drills in the island's southeastern region - a convergence
  • AD Ports Group and Advario partner to advance global clean energy and bulk storage infrastructure
    AD Ports Group has signed a Head of Terms Agreement with Advario, a global leader in tank storage and infrastructure solutions. The agreement outlines plans to explore the establishment of a joint venture aimed at developing and operating green energy and liquid bulk storage projects within the UAE and internationally. Under the proposed structure, the joint venture would be 51% owned by AD Ports
  • Tensions escalate in the Red Sea as Houthis threaten Haifa port amid fragile US-Iran nuclear talks
    The strategic waters of the Red Sea are once again at the center of geopolitical tension as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels declared Israel's Haifa port a "military target," adding fresh uncertainty to an already volatile maritime corridor. The move comes as nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran enter a pivotal fifth stage. While US officials have signaled cautious optimism... T
  • SC Ports container volumes hold steady in April as inland rail moves gain momentum
    SC Ports announced cargo handling results for April. In April, the Port of Charleston handled 215,804 TEUs and 118,215 pier containers, maintaining steady performance compared to the same month last year. This marks a period of stability following two consecutive months of container volume growth. However, vehicle imports and exports at the port totaled 12,339 units, reflecting a 32% decline year
  • Port Houston sets New April record for container volumes
    Port Houston continued its strong performance in April 2025, handling 387,478 TEUs across its public terminals, a 20% year-over-year increase and a new record for April container volumes. This follows a record-setting March, underscoring sustained momentum at one of the nation's fastest-growing ports. Year-to-date, Port Houston has moved 1,456,173 TEUs through April, a 4% rise compared to the sam
  • NWSA sees strong container growth in April while welcoming new eco-friendly vessel
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) continued its momentum in April 2025, driven by importers advancing shipments amid ongoing market uncertainty. Full international imports rose by 8.8% year-over-year, marking the 14th consecutive month of month-over-month growth. Full international exports, however, declined slightly by 1.7%. Total container volume, combining international and domestic traffi
  • Port of Los Angeles sees continued growth in April cargo volumes
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 842,806 TEUs in April 2025, marking a 9.4% increase compared to April 2024. Over the first four months of the year, the port processed a total of 3,346,853 TEUs-up 6.2% from the same period last year. "We've experienced nearly two years of strong cargo volume, including ten consecutive months of year-over-year growth," said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Ge
  • CCM expands chassis fleet in Tampa Bay to support growing freight demand
    Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) has deployed 300 newly upgraded red SACP chassis to Port Tampa Bay. The move is part of CCM's broader strategy to invest in high-growth markets shaped by evolving freight patterns and rising demand. To celebrate the rollout, CCM hosted a re-opening event at Ports America's terminal at Port Tampa Bay, showcasing the enhanced fleet to port officials, motor carr
  • Port of Oakland sees April cargo volume dip amid trade policy uncertainty
    The Port of Oakland processed 185,499 TEUs in April 2025, representing a 14.7% drop in total cargo volume compared to March. This decline is attributed to growing market uncertainty and a decrease in export demand, both influenced by recent shifts in US trade policy. Despite the monthly slowdown, the port handled 787,028 TEUs during the first four months of 2025, showing a 4.3% year-on-year incre
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  • Houthis announce naval blockade of Israeli port of Haifa
    Yemen's Houthi rebels declared on Monday their intention to impose a naval blockade on Israel's port of Haifa, citing retaliation for Israel's intensified military operations in Gaza. Houthi military spokesperson Yehya Saree announced, "We will begin enforcing a naval blockade on the port of Haifa." He warned that all shipping companies with vessels currently docked at or en route to Haifa should
  • US Eyes Piraeus to Counter China in Emerging Trade Corridors
    As the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) takes shape, the Eastern Mediterranean is fast becoming the fulcrum of global maritime geopolitics. At the heart of this strategic shift lies Greece's port of Piraeus, which now seems under intense scrutiny and pressure from the United States and its allies. According to Greek media, US interest in the port of Piraeus, along with the ports
  • St1 launches Swedish-produced LBG bunkering in Gothenburg
    St1 and its subsidiary St1 Biokraft have, for the first time, supplied their own Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane (LBG) to the shipping industry. The delivery was made to Terntank's vessel Tern Ocean during a recent bunkering operation at the Port of Gothenburg, marking a significant step toward large-scale adoption of alternative marine fuels. The operation, conducted at quay 519, served as
  • MSC increases rates from Europe to Oceania
    Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC will apply a peak season surcharge (PSS) to all cargo from European ports, including Northwest, Scanbaltic, West Med, East Med, Adriatic, Greece and Turkey, to Australia and New Zealand. The surcharge of US$175 per TEU and US$350 per FEU will be effective from 15 June until further notice. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on

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Splash web site
MAY 20, 2025
  • UK slaps sanctions on British ship finance veteran over shadow fleet deals
    The UK has imposed sanctions on a British ship finance veteran for allegedly buying tankers for Russia's shadow fleet. John Ormerod was blacklisted on Tuesday alongside two Russian captains, 18 shadow fleet vessels and 46 financial institutions in the latest wave of British sanctions against Russia. Last year, Financial Times uncovered how Russian oil producer ...
  • MAN Energy Solutions reveals world's most powerful methanol engine
    Ship engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has developed the world's most powerful two-stroke methanol engine. The engine, rated at 82,440kW at 80rpm, is currently being built by Chinese licensee CSSC-MES Diesel. This will be the first engine of 12 bound for a series of a dozen 24,000 teu container vessels currently under construction - seven ...
  • Petrobras pens EPCI deal with Subsea 7 worth nearly $1.5bn
    Brazilian oil and gas major Petrobras has signed an engineering, production, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract with Subsea 7 for the Búzios 11 Project, worth R$8.4bn ($1.48bn) The contract establishes a minimum requirement of 40% local content, but the expectation is to reach a percentage above 50%. In total, the deal is expected to generate ...
  • Norway opens bidding for 1.5GW of floating wind
    The Norwegian Ministry of Energy is calling for applications to its tender for three floating offshore wind project areas at Utsira Nord. Each project area may have an installed capacity of up to 500MW of floating offshore wind. Interested parties must submit applications by September 15. According to the Ministry, the allocation of project areas ...
  • Denmark sets up offshore wind tender with up to $8.3bn in subsidies
    The Danish government has revealed it would launch a 3GW offshore wind tender this autumn. The country also decided to support developers with two-sided contracts for difference after last year's tender attracted no bids. The three tenders cover two areas in the Danish North Sea and one in the waters separating Denmark and Sweden. Nordsøen ...
  • BW LPG exits Indian gas terminal scheme
    VLGC owner and operator BW LPG has decided to drop its investment plans for a liquefied petroleum gas onshore import terminal project in India, citing "heightened market uncertainties influencing the global business landscape". The project, initiated by BW LPG's joint venture with Confidence Petroleum India, called BW Confidence, and Ganesh Benzoplast, aimed to develop a ...
  • Hanwha Philly Shipyard set for transformation to meet Trump goals
    South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has detailed how it intends to make its Philadelphia shipyard the top shipbuilder in the US. Hanwha, which spent $100m buying Philly Shipyard from Aker last year, has outlined how it intends to increase production capacity at its American yard from 1.5 ships to 10 a year, a mix of naval ...
  • Houthis warn ships bound for Haifa are targets
    Yemen's Houthis said yesterday they will target the Israeli port of Haifa in response to Israel's escalation of the Gaza war. The Houthis would "begin working to enforce a naval blockade of the port of Haifa," said military spokesman Yehya Saree. "All companies with ships present in or heading to this port are hereby notified ...
  • Longship takes option on four newbuilds
    Netherlands-based shortsea operator Longship Group has bolstered its orderbook by triggering an option for four additional 6,000 dwt newbuildings. The move adds to the four so-called Pmax Eco Trader vessels the company booked in collaboration with GS Projects and Ship and Steelbuilding at the Dutch shipyard in Waterhuizen. The series is scheduled for delivery starting ...
  • Seaspan back at Hudong-Zhonghua for 8,300 teu series
    Seaspan has put pen to paper on more containership newbuilds at China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. The Bing Chen-led tonnage provider has signed a letter of intent for a series of 8,300 teu vessels with delivery likely starting in 2028. The latest deal marks the third batch of newbuilds Seaspan had lined up at the Chinese state-owned ...
  • KMTC returns to the transpacific after 40-year absence
    Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) is rejoining the suddenly booming transpacific container trades after a 40-year absence. From Wednesday last week, cargo leaving China bound for the US carries a 30% tariff rate for a 90-day period - a reduction from the higher 145% tariff that was in place for six weeks. This has led ...
  • Japan unveils ports decarbonisation plan
    Japan's Ports and Harbours Bureau at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has plans to achieve carbon net zero by 2050 at all Japanese ports via a new Carbon Neutral Ports (CNP) initiative backed by a CNP certification process. The certification process will evaluate each terminal's decarbonisation efforts. Critically, this assessment will ...
  • Why shipping can't wait for another cybersecurity crisis
    Julian Panter, CEO of SmartSea, writes for Splash today. With recent cyberattacks crippling major retailers and exposing the personal data of millions, cybersecurity is once again front-page news. Retailers and financial institutions have been pouring billions into digital defences but in the shipping industry, the same urgency is still lacking. Shipping may not be able ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 20, 2025
  • Ofac to allow potential sale of US-sanctioned, Houston-stranded Tinos I
    Ofac has issued a general license authorising certain transactions relating to Tinos I, the gas tanker that was sanctioned by...
  • Shipping stocks bounce back after 'Liberation Day' tariff slump
    In theory, stock prices take into account future expectations. If so, shipping share prices imply that investors believe trade war...
  • Over 10% of the tanker fleet is now sanctioned following latest EU and UK measures
    The EU and UK are scaling up their sanctions against Russia with more to come, despite the absence of US...
  • Trio to appeal after being found guilty in 2017 Greek spill
    Sinking of Agia Zoni II was one of worst pollution cases of recent years in Greek seas
  • Europe's new defence drive is worrying port bosses
    Military mobility is emerging as a key pillar of the European Commission's 2025 port strategy. But how should EU ports...
  • UK could align its carbon market with the EU's under post-Brexit reset
    The UK and EU are in talks to link their emissions trading systems as part of their post-Brexit deal on...
  • Safe Bulkers profits dip on softer market and volatility
    US-listed owner of 49 bulkers snaps up its own stock under repurchase mandate
  • Utkilen calls for end to tanker age restriction as it extends ships' lives
    Privately owned Norwegian chemical tanker operator is making considerable investments in vessel life extensions and dual-fuel conversions. The company is...
  • Martin Sato appointed to lead Lauritzen Bulkers
    Lauritzen Bulkers has appointed its second chief executive inside 12 months after Martin Egvang left his role citing unsustainable levels...
  • BW pulls out of LPG terminal project citing 'market uncertainties'
    The VLGC owner has pulled out of the project, citing 'market uncertainties' and will focus on shipping and trading
  • Trafigura confirms ammonia dual-fuel engines for four mid-size gas carriers
    The move reflects a broader push toward low-carbon shipping, with delivery now extended to July 2028
  • Russia releases detained tanker
    The tanker was detained by Russian authorities on May 18 after it entered Russian territorial waters, in what Estonia said...
  • Watchkeeper distracted by music on phone before collision, Admiralty Court finds
    Casualty could have been averted by continuing course or steering to starboard
  • Carriers rush to reposition ships as trade truce fuels transpacific boom
    Carriers are rapidly redeploying ships and reviving transpacific services between China and the US as the tariff truce triggers a...
  • Cook Islands registry removed from flag states' information-sharing compact
    The Cook Islands registry has been ejected from RISC, the information-sharing database launched to prevent sanctions-skirting tankers from hopping between...
  • Carbon taxes set to reshape shipping
    Carbon pricing has moved from a regulatory abstraction to an immediate financial reality. With total costs surging towards $50bn by...
  • The Daily View: Escalating tensions
  • A guide to spoofing spotting
    The methods involved in manipulating location information are constantly evolving and becoming more difficult to track, but many spoofing events...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping diverts away from Tripoli as violent Libya clashes escalate | Estonia redirects maritime traffic after Russia detains Greek tanker...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 20, 2025
  • LTL trucker Pitt Ohio opens marine terminal near Norfolk port
    The 15,000-square-foot, 37-dock door facility is the latest example of how LTL carriers are expanding into drayage, container handling and global supply chains.
  • US LTL pricing maintains record high as truckload slumps
    The US price index for LTL trucking, bolstered by new contracts, is as high as it's ever been, but the truckload sector is stuck in a two-year trough.
  • US supply chain planning must involve a mix of the known and unknown
    Importers can get a fairly good sense of how to proceed over the next few months based on developments to date, but things will get fuzzy when the separate cooldown periods for tariffs on China and the rest of the world expire this summer, writes Lars Jensen.
  • USWC recovered import market share last year amid East, Gulf coast labor woes
    The Port of Los Angeles took the top spot for containerized imports in 2024 and edged out Houston and Savannah as the busiest gateway for exports.
  • UK-EU trade deal designed to ease Brexit-driven border frictions
    Strained relationships between London and Brussels have plagued trade negotiations over the past five years around complex issues including tariffs, regulations, fishing rights and the movement of people.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 20, 2025
  • Golden Pass LNG set for late 2025 start-up, QatarEnergy says
    Minister declares that world needs more LNG as Qatar prepares to fire up its expansion production from mid-2026
  • Oldendorff newcastlemax sale revives secondhand market activity for big bulkers
    As trade wars pause, buying interest seems to be picking up as uncertainty weighs on the market
  • MSC Cruises inks $3.9bn order with Chantier de l'Atlantique for two more cruise ships
    Swiss cruise line takes tally with Saint-Nazaire shipyard to six vessels
  • Korea Maritime Transport back in transpacific trade for first time in four decades
    Container lines old and new are rushing to catch a flurry of China US cargos
  • CMB.Tech to beat the odds as 'dry bulk force to be reckoned with', says DNB Carnegie
    Bank has a 'muted' outlook for dry bulk
  • Pacific Basin Shipping fleet renewal plan rolls on with sale of ageing supramax
    Bulker owner-operator has been divesting older ships and buying newer, larger unit
  • Chinese crude imports not being refined is making headwinds for tankers, says analyst
    Breakwave Advisors doesn't expect to see oil demand growth outpacing production this year
  • US-Iran deal holds promise for tankers, as ageing NITC fleet remains a sticking point
    Ten years from the last agreement means Iran's tanker fleet is 10 years older
  • Odfjell kicks open Nordic bond door with $97m debt sale
    Chemical tanker owner ends quiet period for note issues in Oslo
  • Pulling plug on LPG terminal a tough decision, says BW LPG boss Kristian Sorensen
    CEO questioned on earnings call about aborted participation in project at JNPA
  • Ongoing Chinese imports of crude not being refined in headwind for tankers, says analyst
    Breakwave Advisors says is hard to see oil demand growth outpacing production this year
  • EU unveils largest ever shadow fleet sanctions package
    Ship managers and Russian insurer VSK also targeted in the 17th package of European Union measures
  • CMB.Tech VLCC snapped up by Middle East buyer for charter to Sinokor
    South Korean operator said to be paying $45,000 per day for Hakone over a year
  • German shipowner Harren Group rolls out AI chatbot on 70 vessels
    Sealenic's AI solution to be available for office and ship staff
  • Zim springs transpacific U-turn due to sudden upswing in shipments
    Carrier is adding capacity on a trade where cargo shipments froze a month ago
  • Ex-Edda Wind boss Kenneth Walland resurfaces as Eidesvik Offshore chairman
    Former Sparebank boss Arne Austreid out as experienced offshore man takes over
  • 'World's most powerful' methanol dual-fuel engine poised to be delivered by MAN ES
    Record-breaker set for installation in OOCL container ship newbuilding
  • UK blacklists ship finance veteran involved in Russia shadow fleet S&P deals
    British government also targets Russian captains and 18 ships in new round of sanctions
  • Shadow fleet VLCC takes on final Russian crude cargo in new transfer hotspot
    Big Star loads 700,000 barrels from Indian aframax off Pacific coast
  • Hafnia bunker fuel venture with Cargill open for business, says Mikael Skov
    Seascale Energy begins trading this week following formation three months ago
  • Tufton-owned bulker makes big fuel saving using Flettner rotors
    Cargill-chartered TR Lady's performance varied as it sailed in Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans
  • StealthGas secures firm price for rare gas carrier sale
    Harry Vafias-led firm said to be selling one of its ships
  • US shipyard Hanwha Philly Shipyard set to be upscaled by new South Korean owner
    LNG carrier newbuildings on menu for Philadelphia facility
  • Dutch owner Longship builds orderbook by declaring options for four more cargo vessels
    Fresh orders bring newbuilding programme to 12 ships
  • Seaspan Corp set to order six new container ships in China
    Tonnage supplier signs letter of intent with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
  • 'Not alive to the risks': Sole watchman likely on his mobile phone before collision, judge finds
    Court says officer compounded problems by steering the wrong way in moments before casualty
  • Tufton-owned bulker sees big fuel saving using Flettner rotors
    Cargill chartered TR Lady saw variety of results as it sailed in Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans
  • Seaspan Corp poised to order six new container ships in China
    Major tonnage supplier has penned a letter of intent with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for a series of 8,300-teu newbuildings
  • US Coast Guard probes fire on tanker in Puerto Rico
    Separate probes launched after blazes in the same region
  • Vitol to ship 10 LNG cargoes per year from Oman
    Trader announces long-term export deal
  • DOF Group snags fresh deals in Brazil after teasing more activity
    Quartet expected to add $480m to Norwegian owner's top line
  • Consultancy House of Shipping promotes former Maersk executive to top job
    Dubai company says Alessandra Ronco will be its first CEO
  • Trump and Putin speak in bid to make progress towards peace in Ukraine
    Russian president says call lasted two hours and Trump prepares to talk to Volodymyr Zelenskyy
  • 'Not alive to the risks': Sole watchman likely scrolling music on his mobile phone before collision, judge finds
    Court finds the officer compounded problems by steering the wrong way in moments before casualty
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries puts new methane-slip cutting tech on trial
    Twelve-month pilot comes after land-based testing showed 70% reduction in escaped methane from LNG-fuelled engine
  • Safe Bulkers exhausts share buyback programme amid shrinking first-quarter profit
    Polys Hajioannou-led company keeps dividend steady in softer charter market
  • BW LPG lines up $380m of new financing as profit crashes
    Singapore gas carrier owner close to finalising new funding on 'very competitive terms'
  • BW LPG scraps Indian gas terminal investment over 'market uncertainties'
    Singapore VLGC giant focussing on core operations by pulling out of joint-venture project
  • Greek bulker rescues 30 fisherman cast adrift in South China Sea
    Moderna Marine Management's Andros Spirit comes to the rescue
  • Kumiai Navigation returns to Nacks for bulker newbuilding
    New ultramax is part of shipowner's fleet replacement plan

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American Shipper web site
MAY 20, 2025
  • Microsoft volunteers for fuel premium to move server racks by air
    Microsoft has joined a sustainable aviation fuel program managed by its logistics provider and a major cargo airline.
  • Zim profit up on higher container volume, rates
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. said better volumes and freight rates boosted profit in the first quarter.

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Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Trieste
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and by Autostrade Alto Adriatico
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
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