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When we think of the sea, the most vivid images that come to mind are seaside holidaymakers, cruise ships, and fishing boats coming back into the port at sunset. The …

On 9th October, the Maya Cosulich was launched at the Taizohou Maple Leaf shipyard. It is the first barge designed to transport and supply methanol as well as traditional bunker …

Beijing’s decision to suspend soybean purchases from the US following Trump’s announcement of a new wave of tariffs on kitchen and bathroom furniture, trucks and pharmaceutical products could lead to …

Starting tomorrow, coinciding with the entry into force of US measures to counter China’s dominance in global shipbuilding, China will be charging a fee of $56 per net tonne to …

HMM has placed a new mega order. According to reports from specialist publication Splash247, the South Korean shipping company has commissioned twelve 14,000 TEU dual fuel LNG containerships. Estimated to …

The North Tyrrhenian Port Network Authority launched a proposal to set up a Mediterranean gender equality network at the end of the ‘Inclusive Mediterranean Ports – Gender Equality Strategies in …

COSCO Shipping Ports has finalized its acquisition of a stake in two of the largest terminals at the port of Laem Chabang, Thailand: Thai Laem Chabang Terminal and Hutchison Laem …

The port of Singapore is going for ammonia to reduce CO2 emissions produced by ships during navigation. In a recently published press release, the Energy Market Authority and the Maritime …

One of the members of the crew on the Minervagracht, a merchant ship which was probably attacked by the Houthis on 29th September 128 nautical miles off the coast of …

On fire and adrift after being attacked by an unidentified explosive device. The Gulf of Aden is becoming increasingly turbulent. Last Monday the Minervagrach, a Dutch-flagged general cargo ship, was …

After CMA CGM and HMM, Maersk is the third shipping company to announce that it doesn’t intend to impose surcharges on shipments to North America with the application of US …

The United States is putting up walls with measures to counter Chinese dominance in shipbuilding. Beijing is responding by announcing appropriate countermeasures. The amendment to China’s international shipping regulations is …

Last week, the US and the UK announced the launch of a new Atlantic civil nuclear power partnership. Its main objective is to halve the time required for approving new …

China launches its China–Europe Express Route, the world’s first east-west service via the Arctic. The new route was officially inaugurated on 22nd September with the departure of the Istanbul Bridge, …

On the occasion of the general strike for Gaza, 2,500 demonstrators organized a protest this morning in the port of Livorno with the declared intention of obstructing the Slnc Savern, …

Seaspan, a major ship chartering company for leading shipping lines, will be transfering its registered office from Hong Kong to Singapore. Several analysts believe that the shipowner’s decision has been …

The SNC Severn, the American vessel carrying military equipment for Camp Derby, will not be berthing in Livorno, as a result of the protesters, trade unions (led by USB) and …

The imminent application of the US Trade Representative (USTR) ship levies will have serious economic repercussions both for non-Chinese shipping companies with Chinese-built vessels in their fleets and for Chinese …

Yesterday, Israeli fighter jets struck the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in response to the Yemeni faction’s continued drone and missile attacks against Israel. The attack had been pre-announced by the …

In a customer advisory, COSCO Shipping has announced that it intends to maintain all its commercial services on the Asia-US trade route, despite the heavy economic impact of the new …

Consolidating current trade relations and creating new traffic opportunities, directly involving operators. It was with this objective in mind that a delegation from the US port of Jacksonville met with …

In 2024, 11.4% of inspections carried out on ocean container shipments found various types of non-conformities, marking a 0.4 percentage point increase on the previous year, according to the World …

Mexico is preparing to increase its levies from 20% to 50% on cars from China and a number of other Asian countries. President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent the proposal to …

MSC has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on routes from Northern Europe to the United States, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. From 15th October, an additional …

A month of events featuring culture, music and shows. From 20th September to 20th October, Livorno, Piombino and the ports of Elba will be celebrating its autumn session of Italian …

Un mese di eventi tra cultura, musica e spettacoli. Livorno, Piombino e i porti elbani festeggiano tra il 20 settembre e il 20 ottobre la sessione autunnale degli Italian Port …

CMA CGM will not be applying any tariff surcharges to cover additional costs due to the new US taxes on Chinese ships. The shipping company announced this in a joint …

An accident has occurred in the port of Long Beach involving the Mississippi, a boxship chartered by ZIM. Apparently, a stack of containers positioned in the stern bay and a …

Scorpio Tankers announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of its MR STI Maestro, a product carrier built in 2020, equipped with scrubbers. The final price is …

Geopolitical uncertainties continue to significantly influence the maritime transport market. While the situation in the Red Sea was a key factor contributing to box shipping’s strong performance in 2024, ongoing …

Ten years after its last mega order (10 small bulk carriers commissioned from the Banglaesh shipyard), Indian steel manufacturer Jindal Steel is once again acquiring new tonnage for shipping its …

The United States risks having to refund half the levies collected to date if the Supreme Court upholds the Federal Appeal Court ruling that the ‘reciprocal’ tariffs imposed by President …

According to Reuters, citing sources close to US and European government circles, the United States is reportedly pressuring allies and rivals to reject the shipping decarbonization measures approved at the …

COSCO Shipping could face up to $1.5 billion in additional costs next year due to new US port tariffs, according to HSBC Global Investment Research. According to HSBC, customs duties …

Traffic through Suez is up again after a downturn lasting months. Last July, 1,055 vessels crossed the Canal, 0.8% more than the 1,047 in July 2024. In particular, the number …

It is now clear to everyone that the US–imposed levies, which risk being outlawed, represent not only an economic lever for Trump but also a negotiating one to overturn decades …

Oman is to build a facility for recycling eco-sustainable ships in the north of the country. The local newspaper Muscat Daily disclosed the news, pointing out that the new facility …

An index for monitoring carbon credit trading and quotations. It was developed by the BetterSea digital platform with the aim of improving transparency and helping market operators navigate the early …

CMA CGM has announced a strategic partnership with US-based Vanguard Renewables, a leading company in the renewable energy industry. The French shipping giant is going to invest resources from its …

A tanker flying the Panamanian flag was reportedly severely damaged by a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Izmail. The Excellion, a 7,842-dwt product tanker, was moored at the …

The US Customs and Border Protection agency will be responsible for collecting the new taxes on Chinese ships announced in February and revised by the United States Trade Representative (USTR)the …

Cosco has completed what it claims to be the world’s first eco-friendly ammonia bunkering operation. It was conducted by its subsidiary Sinobunker at a Cosco Heavy Industry terminal in Dalian …

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Yesterday morning, the US Consul General in Florence, Daniela Ballard, visited the port of Piombino. The senior diplomat, accompanied by her political and economic advisor, Michele Comelli, was welcomed at …

The list of Boxships losing cargo at sea is growing. Following the case of the Ever Liberal, Evergreen’s 8,400 TEU containership, which lost 36 containers off the coast of Japan …

Oil tankers and bulk carriers over than 15 years old will no longer be eligible for registration in the Panamanian Ship Registry. The decision, announced last Friday by Panama Maritime …

Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA), which manages the Port of Mobile, has filed a federal lawsuit against a private developer, Gulf Corp, currently engaged in building a 12 million m2 …

Vingroup, Vietnam’s top billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong’s flagship company, plans to invest $14 billion to develop a port and logistics hub a few kilometres from Hanoi. The facility is to …

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After raising levies to unprecedented levels on Liberation Day, 2nd April and then suspending them, Trump recently signed a new executive order imposing 10% to 41% tariffs on imports from …