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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
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  • 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
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  • Mondial becomes Coyne Airways' German GSA
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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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In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Total TEU containers grew by +8.6%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
India plans to designate at least one tugboat for emergencies at sea in major ports
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, container shipping traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
Shipments to Asian ports dropped 6.4%. Unloaded volumes in Europe increased 9.0%.
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of a "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Trieste
Once fully operational, the production of over 1,000 light wagons and up to 3,000 trolleys per year is expected.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
The Special Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been appointed.
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia.
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary.
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
The Italian Navy has commissioned two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri.
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with the possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
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