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November 11, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
  • Allcargo Logistics' Q2 revenue at INR 5,300 cr.; Q2 EBITDA up 24 pc YoY to INR 450 cr.
  • FFFAI interacts with Pr. DG Systems on trade facilitation measures to enhance IT-enabled solutions
  • Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach & C40 Cities to establish a Green & Digital Shipping Corridor
  • MOL in long-term charter deal for three newbuilding LNG carriers
  • Sri Lanka begins construction of $700 million WCT project funded by Adani
  • Centre allows international trade settlements in Indian Rupees for Export Promotion Schemes under Foreign Trade Policy
  • Yang Ming's profit after tax for first three quarters improves by 50.95 pc
  • APSEZ becomes India's largest third-party liquid tank storage player
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers impressive net profit growth in Q2 & H1
  • DP World & EDB ink MoU to provide SMEs with trade finance access
  • Liverpool Port dock workers call off strike after pay deal
  • Rubber Board offers incentive to encourage latex exports
  • Apparel exporters seen earning low margins due to rise in raw material, logistics costs
  • DGFT notifies permission for broken rice exports that entered CFSs before ban

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International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
  • Facing seven challenging years
  • Trains don't have to enter town anymore
  • New Chinese conversion partner for EFW
  • OOCL adds another triangle connection
  • Prangl readying for business in Serbia
  • LMR now spelt Grammer Logistics
  • Espo: Zeno D'Agostino takes the helm
  • A Danish acquisition this time
  • An office in New Zealand
  • Aero Union outsources ULD management to Jettainer
  • Strengthening the North-South route
  • Change in the cockpit of Zurich Airport
  • From Gibraltar to Algeciras
  • A comprehensive EV charging infrastructure
  • Atlas Air announces results for Q3/2022
  • Salvatore Sciacchitano re-elected Icao president
  • Close to Madrid
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • To counter airfreight 'tourism'

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The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
  • Airlines betting on freighters: a waste of space or a timely investment?
  • New carbon emissions index claimed to put IMO metric to shame
  • 'Beware': Hapag-Lloyd is coming after your terminal business
  • Expedite All targets US reefer van sector with booking platform for shippers
  • Logistics as a service offering 'will make us unstoppable', says UPS chief
  • Maersk set to launch Bangladesh-India inland services after successful trials
  • From Flexport's KKR deal to credit losses at Kuehne, FedEx et al
  • Supply chain disruption alchemy turns shipping line returns to gold
  • Nice surprise - look at 'buoyant' GXO Logistics!

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Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
  • Amogy in marine ammonia-to-power MOU with Yara's YCA subsidiary
    Brooklyn, N.Y. based high tech start-up Amogy Inc. reports that its innovative ammonia-to-power system for maritime applications is to be considered for future shipping projects with Oslo-headquartered Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA). Yara
  • Algoma Central and Furetank to double their FureBear fleet
    St. Catharines, Ontario, headquartered Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC) reports that it has doubled its investment in its FureBear 50/50 joint venture with Donsö, Sweden, based Furetank, which will be boosted by

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Container Newsweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
  • Drewry urges shippers to start planning for decarbonisation in shipping, warns of up to US$14 billion in extra costs
    The imperative to decarbonise the global shipping industry is clear and present, however, many of the world's largest importers and exporters are insufficiently informed about the full implications of the forthcoming new emissions regulations and the billions of dollars that will be added to freight costs in the future. Pressure to decarbonise and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) is gro
  • BIMCO joins Blue Visby Consortium
    BIMCO is now part of the Blue Visby Consortium to support research into practical solutions that are expected to help reduce the shipping industry's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Blue Visby aims to reduce GHG emissions from ships by approximately 15% through a multilateral platform called the Blue Visby Solution, which optimises ship arrival times at their destinations by eliminating the practi
  • TT Club highlights continued vigilance to limiting container vessel fires
    TT Club is continuing its efforts to convince cargo interests, supply chain professionals and enforcement agencies that the responsibility for mitigating container ship fires is shared by numerous entities involved from end to end of the entire global supply chain. With its estimated sixty-day average occurrence of serious fires being maintained by the Zim Charleston fire in August and the TSS Pe
  • Two-year low for Drewry's World Container Index
    Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) took a 9% beating this week to end at US$2,773, which is the lowest-ever figure over the past 24 months. Having slipped past the US$3,000 mark, the index has lost 86% of its gains accumulated since the pandemic period. This is signaling towards the path that the slip in spot rates is yet to be over, despite a reported decrease in services, especially in the Tr
  • Indices for fuel prices are trending upwards
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for bunker prices, indices showed signs of a possible uptrend. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$11.88 to US$509.6/MT, the VLSFO index remained almost unchanged at US$781.80/MT and the MGO index added US$7.42, reaching US$1,165.19/MT. "All index changes were still insignificant," commented a MABUX official. Meanwhile, the Global Scrubb
  • Chile's largest port to enhance its equipment with 20 Konecranes lift trucks
    San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) has begun taking delivery of 19 Konecranes Liftace reach stackers and one Konecranes Liftace empty container handler at its operations at the Port of San Antonio in central Chile. The first delivery of six units was completed in July 2022, the second is expected later this year and the third in early 2023. The two companies, SAAM Puertos S.A and Stevedorin
  • Maersk and CMA CGM stop calling Itajai on Bossa Nova/SIRIUS service
    Maersk Line and CMA CGM have announced adjustments in their joint service that connects Mediterranean with East Coast South America. The service called Bossa Nova service by Maersk and SIRIUS by CMA CGM will no longer call at the port of Itajai in Brazil, according to recent statements from the two major container lines. The two companies have not explained the reason for the decision to cease po
  • Maersk to open new warehouse in Philippines
    A.P. Moller-Maersk will add a new 100,000 m² warehouse in Calamba, Laguna in the Philippines. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on 9 November and the new facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. The new warehouse is located an hour's drive from Manila and is expected to be connected to the regional industrial center where major manufacturers operate. The facility will be operat
  • SAFEEN Feeders announces new UAE-Red Sea service
    AD Ports Group's SAFEEN Feeders has officially launched its UAE-Red Sea service with the inclusion of Fujairah Terminals and Jeddah, following successful trials with allocated cargo on the route. The Red Sea service will provide direct connectivity between Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port and Port Sudan and will travel via AD Ports Group's Fujairah Terminals, on the eastern seaboard of the UAE and Jeddah
  • DP World and Emirates Development Bank to support SMEs
    DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Development Bank (EDB) to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to trade finance through its trade finance platform. The agreement includes a formal framework for EDB and DP World to provide SMEs with access to trade finance at competitive interest rates through DP World's trade finance platform. The two parties ar
  • Yang Ming boosts profits in 2022
    Yang Ming reported US$3.41 billion in revenues in the third quarter of the year with the company's profits after taxes reaching US$1.7 billion for the same period. Additionally, in the first nine months of the year, Taiwan's container carrier achieved US$10.79 billion in revenues and US$5.66 billion in profits after taxes. Yang Ming said its profits have significantly increased, compared to the s
  • Hapag-Lloyd nears US$15 billion profit from January to September
    According to Hapag-Lloyd's release, the first nine months of 2022 have been quite profitable for the company. The German container carrier has concluded the first three quarters of the year with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of US$16.6 billion and earnings before interest, taxes (EBIT) of US$15.1 billion. For the same period, Hapag-Lloyd has seen its pro

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Splashweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
  • Marubeni signs up for Spanish suction sails
    Japanese conglomerate Marubeni has set sights on wind-assisted propulsion in a new project that will see one of its bulk carriers fitted with four suction sails. Singapore subsidiary MMSL has contracted Spain's bound4blue to retrofit the 2016-built in 2023 or 2024 in what is expected to be the largest suction sail setup ever and the ...
  • Furetank and Algoma JV doubles up on product tanker newbuilds
    Sweden-based Furetank and Canada's Algoma Central Corporation are expanding their product tanker joint venture with four additional newbuilds, bringing the total investment to eight vessels. Like the initial four-vessel order, the 50/50 owned FureBear JV will build the additional 17,999 dwt quartet at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou. Two ships have already been ordered ...
  • Sallaum Lines orders two car carriers in China
    Sallaum Lines is expanding its car carrier fleet with two new dual-fuel LNG vessels in China. The Swiss-based shipowner has contracted Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for 7,500 ceu ships set to deliver in 2025. Sallaum Lines is the tenth largest vehicle carrier operator with a fleet of 10 owned and chartered vessels. According to VesselsValue data, ...
  • Performance Shipping lines up $37m financing
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has arranged a $37.4m loan with Piraeus Bank as part of its fleet expansion programme. The loan is expected to be drawn in two simultaneous advances upon delivery of the recently acquired Phoenix Beacon, to be renamed P Monterey. The company said it would use the proceeds to refinance ...
  • Arise launches dedicated pan-African shipping company
    Arise group, one of the leading pan-African infrastructure and logistics players, has launched a dedicated shipping company to provide services for the mining, agricultural and industrial sectors. Arise Shipping and Logistics will primarily provide services that complement the operations of its parent company, Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP), but it should also build its ...
  • Tomini adds to fleet with handy pair buy
    Tomini Shipping has again added to its fleet of dry bulk carriers with the purchase of two handies. The Dubai-based shipowner and operator acquired the 2016 Chinese-built 38,780 dwt Tomini Sirocco and the 2015-built 38,635 dwt Tomini Pampero for an undisclosed sum. The latest additions, which take the fleet to 26, wrap up the biggest ...
  • Yara teams with ammonia-to-power startup Amogy
    Norway's Yara Clean Ammonia has partnered up with US-based energy tech startup Amogy to explore the latter's ammonia-to-power system as a zero-emissions solution for use in future shipping projects. The Amazon and Saudi Aramco-backed Amogy has developed a platform, already demonstrated in a drone and heavy-duty tractor, which relies on ammonia cracking technology in which ...
  • MOL books three more LNG newbuilds in China for QatarEnergy
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed another long-term charter contract with QatarEnergy for three newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The vessels will be built at CSSC-affiliated Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and are scheduled for delivery in 2027. MOL signed a long-term charter contract with QatarEnergy in April 2022 for four newbuilds, and the latest deal ...
  • ExxonMobil reserves another SBM Offshore floater
    Dutch floater specialist SBM Offshore has signed a memorandum of understanding with ExxonMobil Guyana for the construction of a multipurpose floater hull for use on a future FPSO project. The deal gives ExxonMobil exclusivity for the seventh floater of SBM Offshore's Fast4Ward hull. The company recently placed an order for the hull in China. The ...
  • Controversial Young Yong VLCC refloated
    The controversial VLCC was refloated today, two weeks after it ran aground off the Riau Islands in Indonesia. The laden ship, owned by Hong Kong's Technology Bright International, has been sanctioned by the US for carrying illegal oil. It has emerged that the cargo it was carrying when it ran aground was sanctioned Venezuelan oil, ...
  • Euronav offloads another ageing suezmax
    The suezmax rejuvenation programme at Euronav proceeds apace with the Belgian tanker owner revealing today it has sold the 2006-built , generating a capital gain of $14.3m. The vessel is debt free and expected to be delivered to its new owners during the current quarter. Last month Euronav offloaded the 2006-built suezmax Cap Philippe to ...
  • BMS showcases SOV design for US shipyards
    Louisiana-based Baker Marine Solutions (BMS) has unveiled a wind farm service operation vessel (SOV) designed specifically to be built in the US. The BMS 1776 is designed to ABS class standards and is fully certified to operate in US waters and can be constructed in any shipyard with sufficient space for the hull length. "With ...
  • More Norwegian hydrogen-powered bulkers to enter service
    Norway's Halten Bulk has moved to build a pair of hydrogen-fuelled bulkers following NOK142m ($13.8m) funding from government enterprise Enova. Halten Bulk, owned by Brødrene Nordbø, Egil Ulvan, and Strand Shipping, was founded in 2014 and currently operates seven short-sea bulk vessels. The two new vessels have been designed by Norwegian Ship Design, which now ...
  • Odfjell Oceanwind forges floating wind pact with Source Galileo
    Norwegian floating offshore wind specialist Odfjell Oceanwind and renewable energy developer Source Galileo's Norwegian branch, Source Galileo Norge, have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on developing floating wind parks using Odfjell Oceanwind's technologies. The cooperation will target wind parks for the electrification of oil and gas installations, the Utsira Nord seabed deve
  • Dark ship tracking service launches
    Space-based maritime data firm Spire Global has revealed a new dark shipping detection service to track vessels that manipulate their reported position in order to conceal their activities. The system is designed to identify vessels that turn off Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders to go dark or attempt 'spoofing' of AIS signals to report false ...
  • Bulk carrier detained in Australia over unpaid wages
    The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) inspectorate has discovered a case of wage theft and human rights abuse aboard a coal ship berthed in Newcastle port in Australia, with crew members denied their legal right to shore-leave and robbed of $75,000 in wages owed to them over three months. As a consequence of the ITF ...
  • Samsung Heavy debuts a liquefied hydrogen fuel cell system
    Samsung Heavy Industries has debuted a liquefied hydrogen fuel cell system. The South Korean shipbuilding major has received an approval in principle from DNV for its polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, which it has developed in association with compatriot firms Bumhan Fuel Cell, Jungwoo ENE and S&SYS. In 2020, Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries ...
  • Chevron and MOL to study CO2 shipping from Singapore to Australia
    Chevron Corporation and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have signed a joint study agreement on the feasibility of transporting liquified carbon dioxide (CO2) from Singapore to permanent storage locations offshore Australia. Chevron and MOL will explore the technical and commercial feasibility of initially transporting up to 2.5m tonnes per annum of liquified CO2 by 2030. The ...
  • ACPA says ports need more financial flexibility to meet Canada's global sustainable energy aspirations
    In August, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and German chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a five-year deal through which Canada will supply green hydrogen to Germany. Just days later, Canada's Belledune Port Authority (BPA) signed an MOU with Niedersachsen Ports in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, to establish an energy partnership focused on clean fuels and green products. BPA CEO Denis Caron ...
  • Transport Canada invests in new transload facility to relieve congestion at Port of Hamilton
    Transport Canada yesterday announced funding of almost C$5m ($3.69m) to relieve supply chain congestion at the Port of Hamilton. The investment from the National Trade Corridors Fund for the Building Capacity in Canada's Steel Supply Chain project will pay almost half of the close to $10m total project cost estimate. The funds are intended to ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
  • Russia steps up suspected arms trade with Iran via Caspian Sea
    Security analysts point to increasing 'dark' AIS activity in the Caspian Sea as evidence of weapons trades between Iran and...
  • From Champagne to beer: downsized freight futures examines emissions challenges
    'Volatility and risk management is increasing and that's setting up FFAs in fuel oil and carbon to manage this risk,'...
  • D'Amico confident of product tanker market boost
    Italian owner looking to increase its period cover to 20-30% from current 12-13% to lock in some of the strengthening...
  • Frangou says Navios Partners 'well served' by diverse fleet
    Fleet renewal in progress also on partnership's dry bulk side
  • Algoma and Furetank expand products tanker partnership
    FureBear has added two handysize newbuildings at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard
  • Genco revenues weighed down by capesizes
    The bulker owner remains firmly profitable but expects rates to weaken in the last quarter of the year
  • Safe Bulkers beats profit forecasts despite weakening market
    Company deploys more vessels in the spot market, although seven of its eight capesizes remain on period charter
  • Euronav benefits from booming tanker values
    The increasing value of crude oil tankers is being partly driven by shipowners buying up ships to use for Russian business...
  • UK Club asks for 10% general increase
    Fifth International Group affiliate to declare its hand hits members with double-digit premium hike, among the highest announced so far
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to infrastructure as market slows
    Despite recording profits that will not be seen again in a lifetime, Hapag-Lloyd is warning of a downturn. Its focus...
  • Torm gets profit boost on redrawing of trade flows
    Danish product tanker owner expects the trade flow disruptions to continue as Europe imports diesel from further away, significantly increasing...
  • Cutler confirmed as chair of International Group
    Russia sanctions and state of pool scheme will be at the top of his in-tray
  • Ship orders provide no answer to supply chain crunch
    Singapore-headquartered logistic company has established an innovation centre to create momentum for supply chain collaboration and is eyeing further expansion...
  • Chevron joins MOL study on shipping liquid CO2 to Australia
    Developing safe and reliable CO2 transportation services is a crucial step in advancing large scale CCUS systems, and working with...
  • MOL secures three more LNG carrier contracts with QatarEnergy
    An MISC-led consortium, which includes the two other important Japanese lines NYK and K Line, has secured contracts for 12...
  • Threat to US supply chain lifts as rail deal deadline is extended
    The third-largest rail union had been prepared to strike from November 19, but the extension spares the US economy from...
  • DEME wins offshore wind installation contract in Taiwan
    Commissioning is due to start in 2025
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine constructive total losses could hit $1bn | Rescue of blacklisted tanker begins in Indonesia after US sanctions exemption |...
  • Blacklisted VLCC Young Yong refloated after grounding off Indonesia
    Port authority of Tanjung Balai Karimun, which handled the evacuation process, said it will decide on what to do with...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
  • Carriers face 'bumpy ride' on rates, but no return to 2016 losses: Habben Jansen
    Hapag-Lloyd's CEO says the slide in ocean rates coupled with weakening demand would likely cause pop-up carriers - mainly intra-Asia lines that entered the trans-Pacific trade when rates hit historic highs - to pull out.
  • M&A in US trucking, logistics cross 'asset lines'
    US transportation companies with cash on hand are acquiring asset-based truckers and non-asset freight brokers alike to add services and shipper customers and build network density.
  • MPV rates decline as market chaos unwinds
    Confident of project demand ahead, the multipurpose vessel sector sees November's softening rates as a move toward stability, analysts say.
  • Marine chassis manufacturer being probed by US authorities in duty case
    The investigation by US authorities into whether Pitts Enterprises evaded duties on chassis may have serious ramifications for the South Carolina Ports Authority, which ordered 11,000 chassis from a Pitts subsidiary to launch its own pool next March.

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TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
  • Delays and bad weather tighten aframax tonnage lists as rates rise
    North Sea and Mediterranean rates rise, while the US Gulf Coast sees rates remain high
  • Delays and bad weather tighten aframax lists as rates rise
    North Sea and Mediterranean rates rise, while the US Gulf sees rates remain high
  • Cruise and container lead shipping pack as inflation easing sends US stocks soaring
    Lower-than-expected inflationary data fuels hope for smaller interest rate hike by Federal Reserve
  • Algoma Central doubles down on FureBear joint venture
    Canadian shipowner orders four more product tankers with Sweden's Furetank
  • Navios Partners reveals flurry of asset deals across diversified fleet
    New York-listed shipowner posts $113m in adjusted profit for third quarter, down from $130m a year ago
  • Detained VLCC's engine disabled in bid to prevent Nigeria from taking it
    Heroic Idun crew members are suffering from extreme stress after being held for nearly three months
  • FSRUs are Europe's 'most important' asset to achieve energy security and transition
    Excelerate Energy chief Steven Kobos
  • Genco Shipping still hungry for more ships, with sights set on 2023
    While New York owner looked at Grindrod deal, it is wary of valuations that still seem too "sticky"
  • Streetwise: As interest rates rise, Scorpio Tankers' next debt cut could be a big one
    Our weekly finance newsletter explores Scorpio's new tack, which has little to do with the issue of rising interest
  • Spot tanker exposure paying off for optimistic DIS boss Paolo d'Amico
    Italian product carrier specialist surges back into profit in sustained recovery
  • Marsh warns climate change could shut the Suez Canal again
    Insurance broker has taken close look at how global warming will affect critical supply chain waterways
  • Torm expects indirect boost from Russian price cap plan, says Meldgaard
    CEO says longer voyages and tight tonnage means that Torm's fleet of 78 tankers is in prime position before EU oil ban
  • 'Those are numbers we will never see again in our lifetime', says Hapag-Lloyd chief on box boom
    Hapag-Lloyd boss Habben Jansen waves goodbye to the era of super returns
  • Young Yong VLCC refloated as links emerge to Venezuelan oil
    Indonesian navy towing controversial tanker to anchorage
  • Will Seaways take a leaf out of Fredriksen's book on dividends?
    Clarksons Securities believes tanker owner's shareholder payouts are set to rise
  • Insurers caught in the sanctions crossfire as dark fleet casualties expose pollution threat
    Who will pay for the pollution caused by an uninsured tanker operating in sanctioned trades?
  • Big lenders come in on $1.17bn Seaspan newbuilding finance drive
    BNP Paribas and HSBC involved in huge funding round for 15 new ships
  • Belships unrattled by falling freight market as profit holds steady
    Ultramax owner has declared a NOK 0.75 dividend for the third quarter
  • Performance taps Piraeus Bank for $37m to finance latest aframax
    Greek owner will use part of loan to refinance older tanker
  • Excelerate Energy FSRU for Finland to fire up regas operations in December
    Regasification specialist said industry is experiencing 'most significant energy market disruption in decades'
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Habben Jansen warns of 'difficult waters' ahead amid falling spot rates and rising inflation
    Boss of German line maintains full-year forecast after profits double
  • Troim's 2020 Bulkers profit slashed in 'unseasonally weak' markets
    Tor Olav Troim-backed owner blames unwinding of port congestion
  • Torm reaps benefits from longer trade routes amid Russia invasion
    Danish clean product specialist records highest quarterly profit as tanker rates continue to climb
  • Euronav takes fat profit as older tanker is sold in fleet renewal
    Belgian owner confirms broker reports of disposal of the Cap Guillaume
  • MOL and Chevron to study shipping CO2 from Singapore to Australia
    Companies say plan follows on from a large-scale carbon-capture project announced earlier this year in the Lion City
  • Okeanis gains $13m from scrubbers as forward VLCC rates double
    Greek tanker owner has "constructive" outlook on tanker market as tonne-miles surge
  • MOL confirms LNG carrier newbuilding trio in China for QatarEnergy
    Vessels bring tally for Japanese owner to seven ships under mammoth Qatari project
  • Vietnam's An Binh Logistics buys second tanker, possibly for niche Aussie trade
    Recently formed Vietnamese company has been involved in an interested new trade out of Western Australia
  • Vietnam's An Binh Logistics buys second tanker for niche Aussie trade
    Recently formed Vietnamese company has been involved in an interested new trade out of Western Australia
  • MOL reports 70% operational rate for hard sail on maiden voyage
    Japanese shipowner said a full analysis will be carried out once the vessel has completed one full voyage
  • Safe Bulkers shuffles charter balance as quarterly profits dip
    Greek-Cypriot dry bulk owner moves larger share of fleet into the spot market, but keeps all but one capesize on period employment
  • Genco Shipping delivers another profit, and fatter dividend, as expenses dip
    Manhattan owner guides to lower but still solidly profitable rates in current quarter

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American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Container market volatile but not collapsing
    Container shipping fundamentals are not as bad as spot rates imply, says the head of the world's fifth-largest ocean carrier.
  • 'Considerable uncertainties' cloud forecasts for HMM, Yang Ming
    "Container demand is expected to be under downward pressure due to considerable uncertainties," HMM said in its third-quarter earnings release.

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ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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