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November 18, 2022

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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Gujarat Junction 2022 & Exim Star Awards to see eminent sectoral participation
  • Over 250 infrastructure projects examined in the last one year by using PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
  • Shippers still find ocean freight booking for shipper-owned containers (SOCs) challenging: Survey
  • Bahri bags two awards in Dubai
  • Zim registers higher revenues
  • Capturing additional details for Certificate of Origin (COO) as per Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020 in Bill of Entry
  • DGFT notifies export of sugar to EU & US under TRQ scheme
  • Banks permitted to open Vostro accounts for rupee trade
  • Tirupur exporters happy on surge in enquiries
  • Mahindra Logistics records impressive Q2, H1

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Cool chain on a grand scale
  • "Beaujo" is back - have you already tasted it?
  • Taking over the 19th short line railroad
  • Strong year for MLP Group
  • Biggest Brazil Port bullish
  • Driver shortage to triple by 2026
  • Röhlig Logistics picks Niels Rudolph
  • The air cargo world also connects in Qatar
  • Stihl's central warehouse operational
  • Second major crane for Port Canaveral
  • Freight service to receive an electronic upgrade
  • Bifa launches campaign to attract recruits
  • Lufthansa Cargo now links Evenes with the world
  • Another player goes Down Under
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 160 new partner locations in one go
  • Forward Solutions welcomes Connor Scotece
  • Twelve blades from India
  • Air cargo shipments are growing at ONT

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Improved shipping reliability adds to retailer woes as more stock pours in
  • Cargologicair goes into administration - 'killed' by UK red tape
  • Zim will focus on niche markets as it prepares for the 'new normal'
  • Insider action - pocketing with Expeditors
  • Target Corp: The supply chain just can't win...
  • SATS + WFS - the tail wagging the dog?
  • Signs of a slowdown in LTL as FedEx starts to furlough peak season staff
  • Australia's FWC vetoes Svitzer tugboat lockout to avoid economic damage
  • Electrolux exclusive; TIACA Miami; economic downturn pummels rates

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Black Sea Grain Initiative renewed
    Exports of Ukrainian grain are set to keep moving. UN Secretary-General António Guterres today welcomed the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had been due to expire on Saturday. More
  • Disney to complete and transform former Global Dream
    The giant cruise ship left partially completed in the wake of the collapse of Genting Hong Kong has been acquired by Disney Cruise Line. The ship, formerly known as Global Dream, will
  • Molslinjen selects Echandia batteries for new all-electric RoPax ferries
    Two new all-electric RoPax ferries on order at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey for Denmark's Molslinjen A/S will have Echandia energy storage solutions. Designed by OSK-ShipTech A/S, the double-ended ferries will have a
  • BOEM announces 8 central Atlantic draft WEAs
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday announced eight draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore the U.S. central Atlantic coast, opening up a public review and comment process, The draft WEAs
  • Scrubber retrofits pay off for Safe Bulkers
    In recent years, NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers Inc. has retrofitted Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems on 20 of its bulk carriers. It recently installed its 21st PureSOx scrubber, and four more
  • Bill to modernize Port of Pittsburgh commission signed into law
    Sen. Devlin Robinson's (R-37) bill to modernize the Port of Pittsburgh Commission, overseeing 200 miles of Pittsburgh region waterways, was signed into law November 3. Act 161 of 2022 will reduce the Port of

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Unions support Australia's Commission decision to block Svitzer's planned lockout
    Trade unions have welcomed a strong rebuke of Maersk-owned Svitzer Australia by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) after the court blocked the company's planned lockout of its entire Australian workforce which was due to begin on 18 November. Australia's FWC stated that Svitzer's announcement has caused the Commission to consider making an order on its own initiative to suspend or terminate protected
  • MABUX reports irregular changes for fuel indexes
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for bunker prices, fuel indices demonstrated irregular changes. The 380 HSFO index rose to US$518.65/MT, the VLSFO index, in turn, fell by US$16.60, reaching US$761.69/MT and the MGO index also lost US$29.85, reaching US$1,130.70/MT. Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price differential between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - continued its fir
  • Government of Canada invests in Port of Prince Rupert
    The Government of Canada said it is committed to strengthening supply chains in the country in order to enhance the national economy. On 16 November, the minister of transport, Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of nearly CA$75 million (US$56 million) under the National Trade Corridors Fund to increase capacity at the port of Prince Rupert. With Trigon Pacific Terminals Limited's contribution
  • NWSA sees lower box volumes
    Total container volume at the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) decreased 13.6% to 272,129 TEUs in October, with full imports and exports declining 22.5% and 28.2%, respectively. Additionally, January to October volumes declined 8% to 2,905,183 TEUs, with full imports and exports declining 12.5% and 22.4%, respectively. According to NWSA, a partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, exporter
  • SC Ports achieves strong container numbers in October
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) handled an increased number of containers in October, marking it the third busiest month in its history. SC Ports reported 9% year-over-year container growth with 256,879 TEUs passing through Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in October. When accounting for boxes of any size, SC ports handled 142,276 pier containers las
  • Concor presents volume-linked rail rebates for empty boxes amid cooling demand
    Container Corporation (Concor), the largest intermodal logistics provider in India, is adopting proactive ways to reinvigorate train loads as export/import trade volumes trend down. Concor has put out an advisory offering extra tariff incentives for empty movement, subject to incremental import volumes handled/committed by carriers. "With a view to support the EXIM (Export-Import) trade at variou
  • US woman's corpse found in container in Taiwan's Taichung port
    A woman's corpse was found in a container in Taiwan's Taichung port on 16 November. Due to a stench emanating from the container at berth 32, port workers opened the purportedly empty box, and made the gruesome discovery. The police were notified around 3 pm (local time). Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the heavily decomposed corpse, which had no noticeable
  • CMA CGM upgrades JEDDEX service
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has enhanced JEDDEX service to connect Europe and Red Sea with African countries, Kenya and Mayotte, offering weekly departures. The service will now cover the Indian Ocean market with the inclusion of the port of Longoni on top of Mombasa. CMA CGM said that JEDDEX service will now be offered in 42 days with six vessels with up to 1,700 TEU capacity. The port rotation

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Hong Kong special launches
    Ahead of Sunday's launch of Hong Kong Maritime Week, Splash today publishes a special 56-page magazine taking a frank look at the maritime status of the Special Administrative Region (SAR). Hong Kong maritime faces its greatest challenge to remain relevant and in the mix among top shipping hubs. Covid and a national security law have ...
  • Performance Shipping swoops for Latsco's LR2
    Nasdaq-listed Performance Shipping is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of the 2013-built LR2 aframax oil product tanker. The Greek owner has snapped up the 105,408 dwt from compatriot Latsco Shipping, paying $43.75m. Latsco bought the same vessel for $29.5m from Turkish owner Marinsa Shipping in 2018. The Hyundai Heavy Industries-built ship, VesselsValue estimated as ...
  • Angelicoussis sets sights on bulkers that produce hydrogen fuel from LNG on board
    Maran Dry Management, a unit of Greek owner Angelicoussis Shipping Group, has partnered with Italian class society RINA and Chinese designer Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI) to develop a newcastlemax bulk carrier that can run on hydrogen produced from LNG on board. The project for the 210,000 dwt vessel will be based on ...
  • Cecon taps Turkish yard for methanol-fuelled cable layer
    Oslo-headquartered Cecon Contracting has contracted Sefine Shipyard in Turkey for the construction of a methanol dual-fuel cable-lay vessel. The vessel, designed by NSK Ship Design together with Cecon's engineering team will deliver in the first quarter of 2025. "One of the main design objectives has been to develop a modern environmentally friendly cable ship without ...
  • Minority shareholders seek to replace DOF's board
    Minority shareholders of financially-troubled Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF are asking for a new board of directors shortly after the company's proposed rescue plan was voted down. DOF said in a regulatory filing a request for an extraordinary general meeting to elect the new board had been submitted on behalf of Bjarte Brønmo and Sans ...
  • Black Sea grain deal extended for four months
    A deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports has been extended for 120 days. The extension was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as well as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "I welcome the agreement by all parties to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative to ...
  • Technip Energies, JGC and KBR awarded FEED contract for Nigeria's first FLNG project
    Nigeria's first-ever floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project is pressing ahead with the award of front-end engineering and design (FEED) work. The project led by Nigerian independent UTM Offshore has contracted Paris-based Technip Energies, Japan's JGC, KBR and the US services giant KBR for the job. With a capacity of 1.2m tons per annum, the ...
  • US blames Iran for Tuesday's drone attack on Eastern Pacific product tanker
    The US has said Iran was behind this week's attack on Eastern Pacific Shipping's product tanker . The Singapore-based company run by Idan Ofer said the vessel, carrying a cargo of gas oil, was hit by a projectile in international waters some 150 miles off Oman at about 15.30 hrs on Tuesday. All crew were ...
  • Kent scores three-year North Sea contract with Ineos
    Oil and gas and low-carbon energy engineering company Kent has secured a three-year framework contract for structural integrity analysis modelling services on Ineos' Southern North Sea assets. The contract, for which the value has not been disclosed, covers existing offshore facilities at the Breagh Alpha and Clipper South platforms. The project will be led by ...
  • Australia's Fair Work Commission rules Svitzer cannot lock out staff
    Australia's Fair Work Commission has averted a ports shutdown, ordering Svitzer, the nation's top towage operator, to scrap its planned lockout of tugboat workers tomorrow. The commission said today that the lockout of maritime workers would cause significant damage to the Australian economy. Svitzer, owned by AP Moller-Maersk, announced on Monday its intention to lock ...
  • Octopus Renewables ups stake in floating wind developer Simply Blue
    Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has invested an additional €6.25m ($6.5m) into Simply Blue Holdings, the parent company of the Simply Blue Group (SBG), an Irish developer of sustainable marine projects focused on floating offshore wind. ORIT first invested in SBG in August last year for about a 12% stake, and the latest investment will ...
  • Castor Maritime moves to spin off tankers into new US-listed vehicle
    Nasdaq-listed bulker and tanker owner Castor Maritime has moved to spin off its tanker fleet into a newly formed subsidiary, Toro, and have its common shares listed on Nasdaq. The move will see Castor shareholders receive two common shares of Toro for every five Castor common shares held at the close of business on December ...
  • Iran and Greece reach tanker truce
    Iran confirmed yesterday the release of two Greek tankers that it seized in May, while at the same time Athens has let a detained Iranian-flagged tanker leave its waters. The Greek shipping ministry confirmed the vessels Prudent Warrior and Delta Poseidon had left Iran. "Today is a very pleasant day for our sailors, but also ...
  • Startup alliance Ocean Founders launches
    Ocean Founders, a collective of maritime tech founders has launched to advocate for industry step changes which could reduce friction for innovation and amplify resources for startups facing go-to-market hurdles. "The maritime value chain is too complex for a single actor to innovate alone. While ecosystem support services are developing around us, the voices of ...
  • Shipbrokers Reloaded
    Gas freight trader Panos Patsadas on the changing role of shipbrokers. Before the onset of covid, and all the disruption that came with it, the big hype pre-2020 was all about data and digitalisation. And to be fair, significant progress has been made in this direction. Remote working has heavily pushed shipping to embrace the ...
  • Peter Levesque named new president of CMA CGM America and APL
    The CMA CGM Group has announced that Ed Aldridge, president of CMA CGM America and American President Lines (APL), will retire on December 6. Peter Levesque, a global supply chain executive with more than 30 years of industry leadership experience, will assume the presidency of both CMA CGM America and APL upon his departure. Levesque ...
  • Canada invests in Port of Prince Rupert to increase supply chain capacity
    Canada's Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra on Wednesday announced an investment of nearly C$75m ($56.2m) under the country's National Trade Corridors Fund to increase capacity at the Port of Prince Rupert on Canada's Pacific coast, north of Vancouver. The port is Canada's third largest, after Vancouver and Montreal. With a contribution from Trigon Pacific Terminals ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Castor Maritime to spin off tankers into new US unit
    New tanker outfit Toro aims to expand fleet mainly through secondhand acquisitions
  • Time charterers to take responsibility for Carbon Intensity Indicator compliance
    BIMCO's documentary committee has drawn up a set of words that will act as a starting point for negotiations between...
  • DFDS raises outlook but expects freight volumes to weaken further
    Ferry division revenue increases 53% after passenger volumes quadruple, while freight revenue remains flat
  • Shell Marine develops lubricants to tackle emission rules
    'We expect different ship types or shipping sectors to transition from today's fuel oil to different zero-emission fuels and to...
  • Ukraine war risk rates steady despite missile strike in Poland
    'If the Russians would allow free trade in and out of the Black Sea, the rates would be lower,' says...
  • Star Bulk keeps faith in dry bulk despite profit dip
    Two out of the company's three bulkers trapped in Ukraine have now sailed and are trading normally
  • J. Lauritzen chief aims to double investment within years
    Chief executive tells Lloyd's List he is looking to invest in ESG-focused entities serving the maritime industry as mainstream segments...
  • Carriers will face tough challenges in 2023
    Inflation and slowing economic growth are lowering the demand for shipping containers. However, a large number of ships ordered in...
  • MPC Container Ships 'cautiously optimistic' over charter market
    The Oslo-listed, non-operating boxship owner reports record quarterly earnings. High charter rates during most of the third quarter boosted earnings
  • Pilot project to share voyage data aims to cut emissions
    'It is crucial for shipowners to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from their operations and for charterers to...
  • Svitzer Australia says lockout will not proceed
    The lockout would have disrupted shipping operations across 17 ports handling coal, iron ore, fertilisers, agri-products, containers and general cargo
  • BYD eyes supply chain integration with newbuild order
    Sources close to the shipping industry say that Chinese car maker BYD has ordered two 7,000 ceu class pure car...
  • Black Sea Grain Initiative renewed
    Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended for 120 days under the same conditions
  • CMA CGM names Levesque as president of US businesses
    Peter Levesque replaces Ed Aldridge, who is retiring after 14 years at the French container giant
  • Singapore to manage fund to combat oil pollution
    The fund is a long-standing shared initiative between Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Malacca Strait Council to ensure that some...
  • Maritime start-up network launched to push innovation
    The Ocean Founders initiative will give the industry a chance to hear from the heart of innovation. It will also...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran releases Greek hostage tankers | Iran suspected of Eastern Pacific tanker drone attack | More sanctioned tankers lose flag
  • Oil demand growth to slow by almost 25% in 2023, says IEA
    A European Union ban on seaborne exports of Russian crude will force Moscow to redirect about 1.1m barrels per day...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Trans-Pacific volume decline picks up pace in October
    Plunging imports from Asia in October, normally one of the busiest months of the year, signals a continued "flattening" of eastbound trans-Pacific demand in the coming months, according to Ben Hackett, principal at Hackett Associates.
  • NY-NJ swept of more empties as West Coast diversions grow
    The backlog of empty containers at the Port of New York and New Jersey continues to drop, allowing the port to better handle the increasing volumes of freight being diverted from the West Coast.
  • Shipping Containers' New Digital Trading Future, with BOXXPORT
    In the logistics industry, there are various variable costs, and some of these, unfortunately, are out of the control of a traditional company's scope. With the current rise of diesel, many of the key players of the supply chain have been affected; some of them include, manufacturers, shippers, wholesalers, and distributors before ending up with higher factory-gate prices and, ultimately, higher
  • US wholesale trade data shows industrial economy still resilient: analyst
    To the extent freight market participants have greater exposure to key industrial markets than consumer markets, current data is not pointing towards sharp downturns in freight demand, at least not yet, writes JOC analyst Jason Miller.
  • New IMO carbon intensity rule short on enforcement: Maersk
    New energy ratings for ships to be imposed next year are a meaningful step toward decarbonizing the maritime industry and should not be a "box-ticking exercise," according to Maersk.
  • New Maersk regional string gives Indian exporters more transshipment options
    The new Maersk service is expected to drive more cargo volumes for India's Mundra port, which has already ousted JNPT as the country's busiest container gateway.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • How many tankers could be pulled into sanctioned Russian trades? 56 or 100 or 178 Vortexa says
    Of the ships carrying Iranian oil, most have some likelihood of switching over to Russian trades
  • Shipping outperforming broader M&A market as owners chase deals
    Better equity trading is helping to drive deals even as broader market slumps, says Evercore expert
  • 'This could get crazy' Bugbee says, as Scorpio fetches strong rates on non-traditional routes
    Not only has the tanker party not yet begun, but partygoers are still warming up, says Scorpio Tankers president
  • Diana Shipping beats analyst consensus after netting higher bulker time charter rates
    New York-listed owner posted $31.7m profit for third quarter
  • Copy that: the Xerox machines told Peter G he was done with private equity
    Famed New York shipowning pioneer emerges from "laying low" and characteristically doesn't pull any punches
  • Diana Shipping beats analyst consensus after achieving higher time charter rates for its bulkers
    New York-listed owner posted $31.7m profit for third quarter
  • Flex LNG: No on newbuildings, maybe on consolidation and yes on dividends
    Chief executive Oystein Kalleklev said the company 'might' pursue mergers and acquisitions
  • GoodBulk pays super-sized dividend after lucrative capesize sales
    Capesize owner is keeping an 'opportunistic' attitude to buying and selling vessels going forward
  • Public vs private: Which is best for LNG carrier owners?
    GasLog found a long-term partner by going private, while Flex LNG enjoys the discipline that comes with a public listing
  • Post-merger Hoegh LNG Partners turns in improved charter revenue
    Master limited partnership of Norwegian floating regasification specialist has signed off from NYSE
  • Latsco banks profit as Performance Shipping snaps up LR2
    Greek owners strike deal for Fos Hamilton against background of steep asset appreciation
  • IMO urged to ban Arctic fuel oil waivers as Russia and Canada declare opt-out
    Clean Arctic Alliance highlights that there is no date given
  • Time charterers should be responsible for CII, says Bimco
    Bimco's long-awaited CII clause has dropped, aiming to help owners struggling with commercial effects of carbon regulations
  • Streetwise: Finance costs are a struggle for some, more a yawn for others
    This week's edition of our Streetwise finance newsletter examines what public shipowners are saying about higher interest costs as the Federal Reserve sharpens its pencils for another rate hike
  • Divide and conquer: Castor Maritime reveals tanker spin-off plan in the US
    Cypriot owner follows massive growth drive with formation of new company Toro Corp
  • Angelicoussis Group developing bulker that produces hydrogen on board
    Greek owner's Maran Dry Management teaming with Rina and SDARI for innovative dual-fuel newcastlemax
  • Joakim Hannisdahl free to operate after overturning Cleaves court injunction
    Norwegian shipping fund manager had earlier been barred from competing with former employer until 2023
  • Disney announces purchase of Genting's unfinished cruise ship behemoth
    Global Dream will be "reimagined" at the former MV Werften before entering service in 2025
  • QVT sells down at a discount as Okeanis share builds value
    The second-largest shareholder in Oslo-listed Okeanis Eco Tankers has sold down despite a postitive outlook
  • IMO to discuss treatment of accused seafarers amid Heroic Idun controversy
    Global maritime body says it has been in touch with all parties in the three-month dispute
  • West of England P&I club targets a 10% general increase from shipowners to 'counter inflation'
    Chief executive Tom Bowsher says the mutual's financial performance is improving
  • Lunges and burpees: Clarksons brokers raise record £250,000 for charity
    Punishing fitness day saw best-ever total raised for UK group's charitable foundation
  • DOF on the brink as banks warn rebels the time for talking is over
    Lenders ready to keep offshore vessel group running as a going concern, however
  • BW's Cadeler boosts management team with former Maersk executives
    Wind farm vessel operator adds legal, personnel and technical expertise to its operations
  • BW LPG reveals five VLGCs joining its pool after Vilma takeover
    Kristian Sorensen talks market consolidation through Spanish acquisition
  • Panama Canal auctions 'explode' as owners pay $2m for a slot
    Cost of jumping big queues at key waterway are revealed by BW LPG
  • Greek shipowner Laskaridis to power bulker with methanol fuel cell system
    Greek owner in pilot project with Bureau Veritas to understand how high-temperature fuel cells can work on an ultramax
  • Ukraine and UN announce extension of Black Sea grain deal
    UN says 'discreet diplomacy' led to Russia accepting the extension
  • Grindrod reveals weaker profit ahead of takeover by TMI
    Singapore owner says demand is softer this year but low orderbook persists
  • Hoegh LNG Holdings pays out as it preps FSRU trio for long-term charters
    Red ink increases for Norwegian regasification specialist but fleet is sold out with remaining ships due on hire in next three to six months
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping axes car carrier sale for big-ticket charter profit
    Idan Ofer-controlled company charters out PCTC for three years for about $82m - more than the vessel's market value
  • MPC Container Ships boost profits and dividends with further vessel sales
    Oslo-listed again company raises full-year forecast and recruits former Hayfin man
  • US: Iran-made drone behind EPS ship attack
    Drone was designed by company sanctioned by the US earlier this week for sending weapons for use in Ukraine
  • United Maritime's Tsantanis promises more purchases after quick tanker sales
    Greek owner's chief executive says balance will be struck between investments and rewarding shareholders
  • Belgian shipowner CMB doubles down on newcastlemax spending spree
    Owner lifts its 210,000-dwt dual-fuel orderbook at Qingdao Beihai to 20 units
  • Tanker rate rally fires up profit at Malaysia's MISC
    Shipowner says rebounding oil production and shift to longer-haul trade flows driving rate increases
  • Ex-Modec pair charged in Singapore for corruption and money laundering
    Japanese company said allegations were made by a whistleblower via its internal reporting system
  • Maritime start-up alliance aims to smooth path to success for newcomers
    Ocean Founders aims to give a candid view of hurdles, progress made and opportunity gaps to leverage on
  • Japanese shipowners turn to the S&P market as yard prices soar
    Private investors are increasingly putting their cash in sale and charter-back lease deals
  • Star Bulk frees two of three vessels from Ukraine waters under grain pact
    New York-listed owner rolls to third-quarter profit but misses analyst expectations in weaker market

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Watchdog finds DOT could be hindering infrastructure grants
    A GAO report recommends DOT better explain its grant-funding procedures so that applicants won't overestimate how much money they must contribute to qualify for funding.
  • CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd announce leadership changes in North America
    Ed Aldridge is retiring from CMA CGM America, and Uffe Ostergaard is leaving Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Amazon air cargo service takes wing at Manchester-Boston airport
    Amazon has rented a new air cargo facility in New Hampshire and launched daily freighter service to shorten delivery times.
  • Recovery mission continues for cargo airplane - 70 years later
    In 1952, a C-124 flew straight into a remote Alaskan mountaintop, killing all aboard. Here's the story of what it's taking to bring them home.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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