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November 3, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
  • 'PPP Grievance Redressal Meet' organised at JNPA under SCDPM 2.0 campaign
  • NTC Group celebrating Founder's Day today
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk continues record streak with strong Q3 results
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  • UK working towards best FTA with economic superpower India: British Minister
  • Sugar output down
  • India's oil demand seen growing 8 pc in Q4 2022: OPEC
  • Infra sectors' expansion at three-month high

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International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
  • The deal is on
  • Intermodal terminal under new leadership
  • Building facilities to augment fleet
  • A new hub for Greater New York
  • First Guangzhou-converted B767-300 freighter
  • Behemoths on methanol
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  • ACS France bounces back
  • LNT announces changes in the board
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The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
  • Another record profit for Maersk - but 'we are past the earnings peak'Logistics and Maersk - preparing for trench warfare
  • CH Robinson earnings hit by freight rate falls and soft demand in Q3
  • Cainiao predicts 'singles day' e-commerce bounce, despite weak ex-China market
  • Mississippi barge quagmire leaves exporters looking for alternative routes
  • Insurers want stronger regulations covering transport of lithium-ion batteries
  • Ningbo Ocean Shipping halves fundraising ambitions as Shanghai IPO looms

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Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
  • Matson places $1 billion order for 3 LNG-fueled box ships at Philly Shipyard
    Honolulu-headquartered Matson, Inc.(NYSE: MATX) reports that its Matson Navigation Company Inc. subsidiary has signed contracts with Philly Shipyard Inc. to build three new 3,600 TEU Aloha Class LNG-fueled containerships at an aggregate
  • Maersk: Record results, but "dark clouds" warning
    Container shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) today again reported record results, but analysts seemed to be more focused on CEO Søren Skou's cautionary words about dark clouds on
  • Russia resumes participation in Black Sea Grain Initiative
    Ukraine grain movements are reportedly moving again following intense negotiations led by the UN and Turkey. Russia's RIA Novosti news agency reported today that Russia is resuming participation in the Black Sea

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Container Newsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
  • Port NOLA unveils design updates to the Louisiana International Terminal
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced progress at the Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish on 27 October, including investments in sustainability, updates to transportation infrastructure and a new terminal design that directly addresses early community input on traffic, neighborhood buffers, drainage and more. The US$1.5 billion container facility on the Lower Mississip
  • HHLA Next to improve communication and coordination of port calls
    HHLA Next was established by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) a year ago as a central unit with the aim of quickly and accurately identifying and promoting innovations in the transport and logistics sector. According to HHLA's announcement, with heyport, HHLA Next has now developed a product designed to improve communication and coordination of port visits. When it comes to coordinating por
  • Hackers could re-create Ever Given grounding in Suez Canal
    The Suez Canal's status as a major crossing point in shipping makes it a prime target for hackers intent on causing chaos similar to that of Ever Given's grounding in the waterway in March 2021. The Great Disconnect, a report produced by maritime research firm Thetius, maritime cyber risk management specialist CyberOwl and law firm Holman Fenwick Willan, said that it is possible for hackers to pe
  • Port Houston to apply new container import dwell fee from December
    The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority authorised amendments to Tariffs Nos. 14 and 15 covering two box terminals, Barbours Cut Terminal and Bayport Container Terminal. The port commission decided to implement a sustained import dwell fee from 1 December 2022, while it has also authorised an optional excessive import dwell fee. Port Houston said this new fee structure is aimed to he
  • DP World signs deal with Chinese partner to expand operations in Shanghai
    DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Lin-Gang Economic Development Group (Lin-Gang Group) to expand its operations in China and strengthen logistics and trade development at the Lin-Gang Special Area, a free trade zone in Shanghai. Lin-Gang Party Secretary and member of Shanghai Standing Committee, Jinshan Chen, DP World chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem,
  • Chittagong port releases Hapag-Lloyd boxship after US$364,000 payment
    A chartered container ship by Hapag Lloyd got released from the Chittagong port after L&B Hansa Feederschiffe GmbH & Co KG, the vessel owner, paid US$364,000 for the accident in which the vessel hit a gantry crane and damaged it while taking berth at a port jetty. The 1,718 TEU vessel remained detained by the port authority for 36 days due to delays in assessing the damage and losses incurred, an
  • CMA CGM introduces fresh FEMEX service setup
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the new FEMEX setup with the addition of the port of Thessaloniki in Greece into its Southbound rotation. CMA CGM said it aims to strengthen its presence in North Europe - Greece market and wants to use Thessaloniki as a connection hub between North Europe and Cyprus through the company's SSL MED Thessaloniki-Limassol service coverage. The port rotation
  • Saudi Arabian container ports see increased box traffic in third quarter
    According to the third quarter report, Saudi ports have increased container volumes by 10.5% compared to last year's throughput in the same period, handling 1,981,271 TEUs. Statistics for the third quarter show an 11.56% increase in cargo throughput, reaching a total of 82,570,478 tonnes this year, compared to 74,016,761 tonnes in Q3 last year. The penultimate quarter of this year saw vehicle vol
  • Maersk reports revenue over US$22 billion, nears US$9 billion in profits
    A.P. Moller - Maersk's results in the third quarter of the year showed higher profits in all its three main activities: Ocean, Logistics & Services and Terminals, compared to the same period last year. The Danish company's revenues increased by 37% and both EBITDA and EBIT increased by approximately 60% compared to Q3 2021, while global container volumes are estimated to have declined by 3% in th
  • ContainerPort Group expands logistics services to liberate distressed containers
    On 31 October 2022, ContainerPort Group (CPG) announced the launch of the Expedited Services team, as part of its wider logistics unit. The Expedited Services team will focus on finding solutions for moving customer-critical containers that are not easily accessible or otherwise held at rail yards and container docks across the United States. "Customers continue to have difficulty getting their f

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Splashweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
  • CoolCo to boost LNG carrier fleet with Idan Ofer's quartet
    LNG carrier owner Cool Company (CoolCo) has revealed plans to buy four vessels from Quantum Crude Tankers, an affiliate of Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and its largest shareholder. A spinoff of Tor Olav Trøim's Golar LNG said it would pay around $660m for two modern two-stroke 174,000 cu m vessels Kool Firn and ...
  • DP World inks Shanghai free trade zone deal
    Dubai-headquartered terminal operator DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding with state-owned Shanghai Lingang Economic Development Group (Lingang Group) to support logistics and trade development at the Lingang Special Area, a free trade zone in Shanghai. The deal will see DP World expand operations in China and work with the Lingang Group to deploy ...
  • Ocean Winds, Mainstream and ESB press ahead with large floating wind projects off Scotland
    Ocean Winds, Mainstream Renewable Power and ESB have inked seabed lease agreements with Crown Estate Scotland for the development of three floating offshore wind farms off the Shetland Islands in Scotland that are expected to generate 2.8 GW of power. The three projects include Ocean Winds and Mainstream's 1.8 GW offshore wind farm, a 500 ...
  • Peterson scores Dutch wind farm contract
    Energy logistics provider Peterson has been awarded a significant contract from Fabricom Offshore Services, an Equans company, to support the converter platform for Hollandse Kust Noord wind farm in the Dutch North Sea. The contract will see Peterson provide a range of logistics services after the Hollandse Kust Noord topside installation and commissioning work begins. ...
  • Hannisdahl hits out at 'smear campaign' launched by Cleaves Securities
    Joakim Hannisdahl, the man at the centre of a ship investment storm breaking in Norway today, has responded to allegations that he was in breach of his duties while heading Cleaves Asset Management. Hannisdahl, who stepped down from his role with Per Olav Karlsen-led Cleaves last month citing "irreconcilable differences", yesterday let contacts know of ...
  • Costamare forward fixes 11 boxships
    New York-listed Costamare has forward fixed 11 of its containerships to an unnamed leading liner, boosting its contracted revenues by about $420m. The Greek boxship and bulker owner has chartered out seven ships for four to five years starting in 2025, and the remaining vessels will start new contracts in 2023 and 2024. Specifically, six ...
  • Russia returns to Black Sea grain deal
    Russia will renew its involvement in the Black Sea grain deal, the country's defence ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Over the weekend, Moscow pulled out of the United Nations-backed deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports, saying it could no longer guarantee the safety of dry cargo ships in the Black Sea Grain Initiative ...
  • AD Ports and Fugro link up for uncrewed surface vessels
    Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group has partnered with Dutch surveyor Fugro to expand maritime remote and autonomous capabilities in the Middle East through the development of uncrewed surface vessel (USV) operations. Fugro has been establishing a global network of remote operations centres and autonomous vehicles that support the maritime industry. The ...
  • Japan's utility TEPCO snaps up floating wind specialist Flotation Energy
    Japanese utility Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has struck a deal to acquire Scottish offshore wind developer, Flotation Energy for an undisclosed sum. The move marks TEPCO's first major venture into offshore wind markets in the UK and overseas. Its subsidiary, TEPCO Renewable Power, has a generating capacity of 9.9 GW of renewable energy in ...
  • Grain exports from Ukrainian sea ports halted
    Grain exports from Ukrainian sea ports have been halted today as the security situation in the Black Sea remains tense following Russia's decision over the weekend to suspend its participation in a regional shipping initiative. In the wake of an attack on its navy in Crimea on Saturday, Russia announced it would no longer be ...
  • Cleaves Securities plans legal action against Joakim Hannisdahl
    Cleaves Securities has hit out at the actions of Joakim Hannisdahl, accusing the famous Norwegian shipping investor of many breeches of duty, and warning it will now take him to court. Hannisdahl was ranked the number one shipping equity analyst globally by Bloomberg for a number of years before embarking on a shipping investment fund for Cleaves ...
  • COP27 climate summit urged to stop new offshore drilling
    Stopping new offshore drilling, along with other ocean-based solutions, can deliver nearly 40% of the global emission reductions needed by 2050, an analysis by Washington-based ocean advocacy group Oceana shows. The analysis released ahead of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt, has estimated that halting the expansion of offshore drilling, combined with ...
  • New report warns hackers could create another Ever Given incident in the Suez
    The Suez Canal is among the most secure waterways in the world, with thousands of soldiers and check-points covering the 193 km trade artery. However, despite the military hardware on site, it is the ships transiting the canal which could pose the greatest threat to security. With GPS spoofing on the rise at multiple locations ...
  • BlueFloat consortium unveils 900 MW offshore wind farm in New Zealand
    Spanish developer BlueFloat Energy and its consortium partners Energy Estate and Elemental Group have moved to build a 900 MW offshore wind farm in New Zealand. The consortium, formed last year with Australia's Energy Estate and New Zealand's Elemental Group, is proposing a fixed bottom project 22 km off South Taranaki - the first of ...
  • Safety checklist published for the transportation of lithium-ion batteries
    Insurers UK P&I Club and TT Club have teamed up with scientific consultants, Brookes Bell, and issued a 21-page white paper highlighting the continuing safety threat created by the transportation of lithium-ion batteries. Recently, serious and sometimes catastrophic incidents involving lithium-ion batteries have become more commonplace, with fires reported in all modes of transport - ...
  • PGS agrees $150m private placement
    Norwegian seismic contractor PGS has raised $150m in a private placement of new shares. The Oslo-listed company said the private placement attracted strong interest from existing and new Norwegian, Nordic and international investors at a subscription price of NOK6.70 per new share, representing a 6.8% discount to the transaction day volume-weighted average price. Compared to ...
  • Triple acquisition takes MSC buying spree to 250 ships
    The historic secondhand vessel spree Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) embarked upon in August 2020 has now hit the 250-ship mark with news of three more acquisitions. Alphaliner is reporting the Soren Toft-led carrier has taken the 5,618 teu, 1999-built sisterships Conti Canberra and Conti Darwin as well as the 14-year-old, 2,702 teu X-Press Kanchenjunga. MSC, ...
  • Safeen Feeders moves for Blystad boxship resale
    Rapidly expanding Safeen Feeders has moved for a resale. Alphaliner reports the Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary has swooped for the 1,800 teu, one of three sister ships Arne Blystad-backed Songa Box has contracted China's Huang Hai shipyard to build. As well as 10 boxships, Safeen Feeders, established in 2020, has also entered the tanker ...
  • NYK orders two LNG-fuelled bulkers at Oshima
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will order two LNG-fuelled large coal carriers from Oshima Shipbuilding. The 95,000 dwt vessels are scheduled to be delivered in 2025. NYK said in a release today it is positioning LNG fuel as a bridge solution until future zero-emission ships can be realised. The company ordered the world's first LNG-fuelled large ...
  • BOEM designates two offshore wind areas in Gulf of Mexico
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has determined the locations of two wind energy areas (WEAs) in the Gulf of Mexico. The first WEA is located approximately 24 nautical miles (nm) off the coast of Galveston, Texas and totals 508,265 acres. The second WEA is located about 56 nm off the coast of ...
  • Amogy and Southern Devall announce partnership and tank barge project
    Amogy, a US company that offers ammonia-based, emission-free power solutions to decarbonise transportation, and Southern Devall (formerly Southern Towing Company & Devall Towing), which specialises in transporting bulk liquid chemicals and fertilizer products, have developed a strategic partnership and technology-deployment project. Southern Devall delivers ammonia to terminals for export and agr

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Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
  • Matson to add three LNG-powered containerships for $1bn
    First of the 3,600 teu 'Aloha Class' containerships are slated for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026, with subsequent...
  • UK appoints latest minister for shipping
    Industry insiders hope that the appointment of Baroness Vere draws a line under a recent period of political instability
  • Dorian benefits from robust rates and LPG export increase
    Company says outlook for the fourth quarter of the year is positive but sees some caution because of political and...
  • Ro-ro sector warned of risks from growth in electric vehicle shipments
    Current regulations do not take account of electric vehicles fitted with lithium-ion batteries carried on ro-ro vessels, ferries and vehicle...
  • Ardmore rewards investors after record profit
    Ardmore expects elevated tanker rates throughout the winter as trade flow disruptions because of Russian sanctions continue to add to...
  • Maersk's transformation wins over customers
    Maersk chief executive says the group no longer defines itself in terms of ocean volumes as restructuring from an energy...
  • War risk and cargo cover for Ukraine back after Russia resumes grain deal
    Russia will rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative after receiving guarantees from Ukraine that it will not use the corridor...
  • Crew-change crisis has changed the seafaring landscape, says report
    This progress report from human rights specialists offers a sober reflection of the current seafarer situation and emphasises the need...
  • Containership chartering activity increases
    Recent chartering activity has been dominated by ships of below 2,000 teu capacity, with CMA CGM being particularly active in...
  • Costamare agrees five-year boxship charters amid record profit
    Eleven container vessels have been forward-chartered to a leading liner company
  • Maersk forecasts further demand contraction despite record earnings
    Chief executive Søren Skou says company will continue to pursue growth opportunities in its logistics business as ocean freight rates...
  • Optimism over reopening of China requires caution
    A successful reopening will boost transportation demand and in the longer-run reduce supply chain disruptions, but reaching that destination is...
  • NYK orders two LNG-fuelled panamax bulkers
    The large coal carriers are part of NYK's bulk carrier fleet development aimed at achieving the group's 2050 goals in...
  • Supply chain resilience is going to be difficult and expensive
    Politicians and businesses promised to strengthen and diversify global supply chains in the wake of recent disruptions - yet even if...
  • Shipping seeks resilience as China's 'world factory' position weakens
    Should shipping be concerned about supply chain fragmentation? Or will the increasing efforts of developed countries to emulate China's industrial...
  • Suspicious activity rises in Caspian Sea as Russia looks for supply chain alternatives
    Companies in Europe and North America are shunning Russian business, but the country's commodities are still in demand and the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Black Sea war risk cover dries up overnight | Trade tangles delay Russian tankers at ports | MSC hints at...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
  • Oakland port disruption underpins support for West Coast cargo shift
    A work stoppage in Oakland only served to further stoke the fears of US cargo interests who have been routing discretionary cargo away from West Coast ports to avoid disruptions linked to ongoing longshore labor talks.
  • LTL demand now rising at standalone XPO
    Tonnage began increasing year over year at XPO late in the third quarter and continued to rise in October as the less-than-truckload carrier expands capacity.
  • New container orders drop to lowest in three years: Textainer
    Despite a downturn in the container leasing market, IMO regulations next year could prompt carriers to employ more slow steaming, which would boost the need for additional boxes starting in mid-2023.
  • WiseTech targets digital documentation market with Shipamax buy
    WiseTech Global has resumed its acquisitive ways with the purchase of Shipamax, a UK-based logistics data extraction software vendor.
  • Unravelling the complexities of zero carbon with hydrogen
    More innovation is necessary to achieve the net-zero target for shipping. Among others, hydrogen is helping to close the gap in industries such as heavy-duty transportation, steel manufacturing, fertilizer, and methanol production that would otherwise be difficult to eliminate.
  • Carrier earnings to slow with rate levels past their peak: Maersk CEO
    Maersk reported a record Q3 result as shippers locked into long-term contracts continued to drive profitability for the carrier despite sharply declining volumes.
  • MyCarrier offers lifeline to shippers affected by Kuebix closure
    Shippers affected by the closure of a free less-than-truckload transportation management system in October have been given a pathway to migrate to another system connected to 15 LTL carriers.

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TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
  • Matson returns to Philly Shipyard with $1bn Jones Act newbuilding deal
    Hawaiian liner operator orders three 3,600-teu container ships with LNG fuelling capability as earnings weaken
  • Seaboard's marine segment posts profit while pork sector wallows in loss
    New York-listed parent company still registered higher profit for third quarter but not for first nine months of year
  • Tanker pools make sense in booming market, says Maersk Tankers boss
    Christian M Ingerslev believes new tanker owners are hesitating to join pools in race for bumper profits
  • Tanker markets in 'disarray' as Russia turmoil pushes rates upwards
    Tankers race to import crude into EU before ban starts on 5 December
  • Glencore oil traders sent cash bribes by private jet to Africa, court hears
    British subsidiary of Swiss multinational has admitted seven bribery charges and is due to be sentenced this week
  • Even with an incoming dividend, Ardmore remains focused on debt
    Owner's dividend policy calls for one-third of earnings to be paid out, leaving plenty left over to pursue other goals
  • Green Seas: 'Huge opportunity' as California no longer just dreaming of offshore wind
    Our environmental sustainability newsletter visits the Golden State, virtually at least, to find out whether the new gold rush can be found out at sea
  • Costamare sees no reason for spin-off in current conditions
    Container ships and bulkers complement each other nicely at the moment, CFO explains
  • Cleaves threatens legal action against Joakim Hannisdahl after split
    War of words erupts in spat that could see differences aired in court
  • illimity emerges as financier behind Kalypso's container ship market entry
    Italian lender arranged two Italian and EU-backed loans for domestic newcomer
  • New Fortress progressing five FLNG units for three US and Mexican Gulf sites
    Company reveals it has trio of FSRUs open for deployment over the next three years
  • Shareholders complete $10.9bn take-private deal for Seaspan Corp parent Atlas Corp
    World's largest boxship tonnage provider succumbs to offer from shareholders and Japan's ONE
  • Shipowners' Club chief executive Simon Swallow to retire
    P&I veteran says it will be business as usual until he steps down in May next year
  • 'Hey port, a ship is arriving': System launched by Hamburg terminal firm
    Innovation offshoot of German port operator launches platform to synchronise and improve the coordination of port calls.
  • Maersk to slash capacity as it battles falling container demand
    Normalisation will lead to further mothballing of vessels on key trade routes
  • Ardmore starts dividends and buys five tankers as record profit rolls in
    Ireland-based owner ready to return chunk of growing profit to investors in hot markets
  • Insurers Ascot and Marsh resume Ukraine grain cover after Russian reversal
    Insurance can now be placed for Russian business, but at a higher price
  • Costamare fixes forward until 2030 amid softening container ship market
    Shipowner locks in extra-long employment for more than a seventh of its container ship fleet while maintaining profit at record levels
  • Russia rejoins Black Sea grain shipping corridor
    Security guarantees provided by Ukraine appear sufficient, Russia says. The long-term survival of the scheme, however, is not guaranteed
  • PGS sells out $150m equity raise as seismic markets heat up
    Owner launches follow-on offering as it gains time to refinance
  • Dorian LPG sees strong rates boost results and extends charters
    VLGC owner benefits from healthy supply-and-demand balance and robust spot rates
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen logs record $246m quarterly profit, but difficulties persist
    Norwegian car carrier owner working hard to meet growing demand
  • Singapore owner linked to purchase of world's biggest tanker from Euronav
    VE Marine identified as buyer of ULCC for storage operations
  • Maersk-backed ZeroNorth open to more deals as tech sector poised for consolidation
    Optimisation operation could be platform for bringing together splintered maritime space
  • Sanctions web sparks S&P spike but puts other vessels in a bind
    As Ukraine-related sanctions drive ship sales in unexpected directions, one set of specialised vessels is stuck in a political double bind
  • Japanese giant NYK reveals 'bridge solution' order for LNG-fuelled bulk carriers at Oshima
    Newbuildings are part of Japanese giant's transition to zero-carbon operations
  • P&I insurer Britannia to target a 10% increase in premium income at next February's renewal
    Insurer will tackle next February's renewal with a new management team
  • AP Moller-Maersk rakes in record profit but eyes 'dark clouds on the horizon'
    Danish liner giant maintains profit forecast but sees global container demand in the red this year
  • Hoegh Autoliners locks in fleet to 2025 with Gram Car Carriers deal
    Norwegian owner extends charter for specialist feeder vessel owned by compatriot
  • BlackRock follows up Golden Ocean deal with big investment in Frontline
    US investment giant becomes second-biggest shareholder in tanker giant behind John Fredriksen
  • 'Significant dividends' on the way after CoolCo removes uncertainty
    LNG carrier group secures strong pay-out level through term charters
  • Hannisdahl planning to recruit as new shipping fund venture gets off the ground
    Respected shipping investor is focusing on cash and tankers currently
  • Tanker pools make sense in booming market, says Maersk Tankers boss
    Christian M Ingerslev believes new tanker owners are hesitating to join pools in race for bumper profits
  • Hot LNG market drives profit surge at Cosco Shipping Energy
    Hong Kong-listed company says it has also increased its LNG newbuilding orderbook significantly
  • Hot LNG markets drives profit surge at Cosco Shipping Energy
    Hong Kong-listed company says it has also increased its LNG newbuilding orderbook significantly
  • Crowley to invest $7.3m in electric-powered equipment at Jacksonville terminal
    US government plans to fund half of $14.6m project through $7.3m grant from Department of Transportation and Maritime Administration

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American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
  • Retail tycoon shelves plans for 1st cargo airline in Vietnam
    Investors behind Vietnam's first domestic cargo airline, IPP Air Cargo, have grounded operations before ever taking off.
  • End of an era: Profits finally peak for shipping giant Maersk
    Maersk's guidance implies fourth-quarter earnings will plunge 39% compared to the third-quarter peak.
  • Sun Country Airlines' Q3 cargo revenue from Amazon flying stays flat
    Cargo revenues from Sun Country Airlines' Amazon business were flat in the third quarter.
  • Commentary: Supply chain pro-turned-candidate Mike Erickson's misguided blame game
    Most politicians are clueless about supply chains, so it's a shame when industry veteran Mike Erickson runs for Congress and pins inflation on ocean carriers.
  • How hurricane in 1900 forever changed the Texas shipping industry
    At the turn of the 20th century, Galveston, Texas, was a powerhouse in the maritime shipping industry and one of the wealthiest cities in the country.

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MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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