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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Container shipping industry called to collectively embrace digital standards-based innovation
  • Sanjam Sahi Gupta addresses IMO's 2nd GloFouling Partnerships R&D Forum & Exhibition
  • New research highlights urgent need for the transport sector to collaborate & scale sustainable fuels
  • Market volatility causing classic 'boom and bust cycle' in container shipping industry: Report
  • Steps to mitigate container misappropriation
  • DP World reports volume growth across its global portfolio of container terminals in 9M2022
  • Vessel utilisation remains low
  • MOL coal carrier with 'Wind Challenger' hard sail marks maiden call in Australia
  • CMA CGM overweight surcharge from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, Egypt to the US East Coast, US Gulf & Canada East Coast
  • Seafrigo Group starts construction of a new frozen foods logistics platform in Le Havre's port area
  • Höegh Autoliners registers strong financial results in Q3
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk's new warehouse at Dadri becomes the company's first run entirely by women
  • Indo-China trade up during Jan.-Sept.
  • Gangavaram Port is now Adani Gangavaram Port
  • MoPSW entities carry out number of initiatives under special disposal campaign
  • New system of paperless Customs compliance for exports in the works: CBIC
  • CBDT extends due date for furnishing return of income
  • Cardamom exports lose as cheaper crop floods Gulf region
  • LNG imports lowest in Q2 FY23

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Hand in hand in Houston
  • More than Kiwis
  • Czech intermodal terminal now open for business
  • Increased transparency in groupage handling
  • Duisport is not Tollerort
  • TAP Cargo taps into maindeck capacity
  • Changes at the helm of TAM Americas
  • A twin operation in India
  • Mars Logistics now on French soil
  • Road-rail service for plastic pipes
  • Volumes at DPW still growing
  • Astre Italia names network coordinator
  • Amazon partners with Hawaiian Airlines
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ukraine and Moldova: better links with TEN-T
  • Taking a different way to the Cape
  • Latam Cargo: more flights from Huntsville
  • GXO wants to grow - in employees
  • TRL welcomes Clive Hickman

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Samsung lodges 'unreasonable D&D fees' complaint against Zim with FMC
  • Cosco stake in Hamburg's CTT stirs unease over Chinese influence in ports
  • Against the odds: Yoohoo! DHL rides to boohoo's corporate rescue
  • Quiet Cosco sale of stake in Duisberg trimodal terminal project a mystery
  • Maersk Air Cargo gears up for transpac take-off, despite a soft market
  • On the wires: Between M&A and cost cuts, Kuehne + Nagel will save every cent
  • Digital focus is key as Saudi Arabia invests billions in logistics infrastructure
  • MSC looks to add more 8,000 teu utility vessels as its fleet ambitions grow
  • Sea cargo insurance turns from broad brush to black box

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • World Energy Outlook paints scenarios with major implications for shipping
    The global energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing profound and long-lasting changes that have the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system,
  • Norwegian operator orders e-tug for Oslo
    Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards has booked another e-tug order. It has signed an order that will see it build a zero-emission ElectRA 2200SX design tugboat for Norway's Buksér og Berging. The order comes
  • Carnival will fit more cruise ships with air lubrication systems
    The world's largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation & plc [NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK] plans to expand its program for installation of air lubrication systems (ALS) to a majority of its cruise line
  • DeepOcean charters in Møkster subsea vessel Stril Server
    Oslo, Norway, headquartered subsea services provider DeepOcean has entered a long term agreement to charter the 2014-built multi-purpose subsea vessel Stril Server from Stavanger based Simon Møkster Shipping. The contract will start

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • IMO and WISTA introduce new platform for female speakers
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) have created the new Maritime Speakers Bureau platform, a speaker bank for women in shipping, aiming to end the tradition of all-male speaker panels, sometimes referred to as "manels". This will promote different role models and eliminate the excuse that 'I can't find a
  • Bunker indices continue downward trend
    Over Week 43, MABUX global bunker indices continued their moderate downward movement. The 380 HSFO index fell to US$487.96/MT, the VLSFO index, in turn, fell to US$787.40/MT and the MGO index showed the most significant drop to US$1,167.90/MT. The global weekly average Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - showed a downward reversal in week 43 and fell below US$
  • Bangladesh starts dredging main navigation channel of Payra port
    Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated today (27 October) capital dredging works of the main navigation channel of the country's third-largest seaport, Payra port, located in south-central Bangladesh. The Dutch company Jan De Nul will carry out the dredging works of the 75-kilometre-long access channel namely Rabnabad channel which will be 100 to 125-meter wide with 10.5-meter water
  • Drewry's WCI registers 35th consecutive fall, loses 80% of the pandemic gains
    The Drewry's World Container Index took a 7% tumble to quote at US$3,145. The Index which has lost 67% annually and 70% since its peak, has now retraced over 81% of its gains ever since the pandemic hit the globe. After a series of double-digit percentage weekly losses, the magnitude of fall was reduced since the start of October. However, the 7% dip in the week was its greatest, in percentage te
  • First Maersk warehouse run entirely by women
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has increased the workforce of its new warehouse in Dadri , Uttar Pradesh, India with the addition of 84 women. The 100,000m² warehouse, located within the company's Container Freight Station (CFS) facility, is the first of its kind, with women managing and handling all operations and duties at the facility. Hand-picked from nearby villages, Maersk recruited, trained and crea
  • Samsung files FMC complaint against ZIM
    South Korea's leading electronics maker Samsung Electronics has joined the list of shippers who have complained about mainline operators' conduct to the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). On 26 October, Samsung Electronics' New Jersey subsidiary accused ZIM Integrated Shipping Services of imposing thousands of detention and demurrage (D&D) charges, when the Israeli carrier did not manage to de
  • New intra-Europe container service to start in November
    Sun Lines of TSG will launch a new container service between the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom in November. The rotation of the service will be Rotterdam (Netherlands) - Stockholm (Sweden) - Hull (United Kingdom) - Rotterdam. The Dutch shipping line will operate the service for both short sea as well as transshipment containers. Hutchison Ports Stockholm said the new service will giv
  • CMA CGM secures its move to larger terminal in Yokohama port
    On 26 October, CMA CGM Group and Yokohama Kawasaki International Port Corporation (YKIP) signed a reservation agreement for the Honmokufuto D5 container terminal at the Port of Yokohama in Japan. This primes the relocation of CMA CGM's current container terminal operations at D4 to D5 by October 2026, according to a statement. This agreement promises more capacity at the container terminal and a
  • 6,500 port workers in Chile on two-day strike
    Port workers in Chile have begun a two-day strike action to demand better working conditions through an agreement with the country's government. Around 6,500 stevedoring workers, members of the Chilean port union, Union Portuaria, present in 23 ports and terminals throughout the country, launched a 48-hour strike on Wednesday (26 October) morning and are expected to return to work at 8:00 am on F
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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Belships seals three new charters
    Norway's Belships has chartered out three of its ultramax bulk carriers on period contracts. The Oslo-listed company has one vessel fixed between 10 and 13 months at $17,750 per day, the second between 11 and 13 months at 16,250 per day, and the third vessel will earn $17,250 per day and be employed between five ...
  • Diana Shipping scores another ultramax fixture
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a charter deal from Singapore's Delta Corp Shipping for its recently-delivered ultramax . The 20015-built 60,446 dwt ship formerly known as STH London has already started its charter, earning $17,000 per day for the next 14 and up to 16 months. The New York-listed firm, which ...
  • Performance Shipping charters aframax to Glencore's ST Shipping
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has chartered out its aframax to Glencore's Singapore-based ST Shipping and Transport. The contract of the 2011-built vessel is set to commence in December at $30,000 per day and last 24 months with options to extend or reduce the charter for 45 days. Performance Shipping now has three aframaxes under ...
  • GasLog Partners fixes out three LNG carriers
    GasLog Partners has inked new multi-month time charter agreements securing employment for three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The US-listed owner and operator has fixed the 2013-built tri-fuel diesel electric (TFDE) GasLog Shanghai to Woodside Energy Shipping Singapore for two years, while a one-year charter has been agreed with an undisclosed energy major for the ...
  • RWE places bids for five wind permits in Polish Baltic Sea
    German utility RWE has submitted bids for all five areas in the latest Polish offshore wind seabed leasing round in the Baltic Sea with a total capacity of 7.8 GW. The area includes a site, located in the direct vicinity of RWE's under-development FEW Baltic 2 wind farm, for which the company has introduced a ...
  • Sembcorp Marine to buy Keppel Offshore & Marine under revised deal
    Singapore's Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Corporation have revised their merger deal which will now see Sembcorp Marine acquire the latter's offshore oil rig builder Keppel O&M in a S$4.5bn ($3.19bn) deal. The amended deal would increase the equity ratio for Sembmarine's shareholders to 46% of the new company from 44%, with Keppel and its shareholders ...
  • J. Lauritzen buys into Cadeler
    Danish maritime investment company J. Lauritzen has bought into compatriot offshore wind contractor Cadeler. "We are happy to share that J. Lauritzen has become part of the owner group of Cadeler. We are excited to be part of a visionary company that installs renewable energy for the future, the company said via LinkedIn. The BW ...
  • Grimaldi taps China Merchants Heavy for up to 10 ammonia-ready car carrier newbuilds
    Italian shipowner Grimaldi Group has signed an order for the construction of up to ten ammonia-ready pure car and truck carriers worth around $1bn. The Naples-based company has confirmed the expected order for five firm 9,000 ceu units at China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu shipyard with an option for five additional ships. Grimaldi is expected ...
  • C-Innovation scores multi-year contract in US Gulf
    US marine services player C-Innovation (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore, has inked a multi-year contract with an undisclosed Gulf of Mexico major, securing work for two vessels. The 2021-built C Constructor will support C-I's new well delivery program while the 2010-built Holiday has been earmarked for inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services. Both ...
  • Pacific Basin readies methanol-fuelled bulker orders in Japan
    One of Hong Kong's largest shipowners has come out in favour of methanol in the future fuel debate. Pacific Basin, which has around 250 bulk carriers on its books, has stated today that methanol is its preferred fuel for commercially viable zero-emission vessels. In May this year, Pacific Basin entered into a memorandum of understanding ...
  • Carrier complaints stack up at the Federal Maritime Commission
    The Federal Maritime Commission is keeping busy with an increasing intro of complaints from shippers. The latest two to emerge involve Israeli carrier ZIM and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline. Samsung Electronics America has filed against ZIM, hitting out at the more than 2,000 individual demurrage charges and in excess of 7,000 ...
  • UK drilling workers call off strike
    Hundreds of drilling and contract maintenance workers have called off their strike after securing a double-digit pay rise. The Unite union confirmed that more than 450 workers covered by the United Kingdom Drilling Contractors Association had accepted the 10% increase, which is backdated to June. The union members employed by Archer, Maersk, Transocean and Odfjell ...
  • CMA CGM to move to larger premises at Yokohama port
    French liner CMA CGM will move into larger, new premises at Yokohama port in four years time. The world's third-largest carrier has signed a deal to move from terminal D4 to D5 at Yokohama in October 2026, a switch that promises more container yard capacity and a doubling of reefer plugs. The D5 terminal will ...
  • Elpida Petraki elected president of WISTA International
    Elpida Petraki has been elected as the president of WISTA International, taking over from Despina Panayiotou Theodossiou as the head of the global women in shipping organisation. Petraki has been working for Greek tanker firm ENEA Management since 1998. She also heads up WISTA Hellas and is a member of the board of directors for ...
  • Shipyards pitched to build new marine-based nuclear power plant
    Portland-based NuScale Power and Canada's Prodigy Clean Energy have announced a new conceptual design for a transportable and marine-based small modular reactor (SMR) power generating facility, which they are now pitching to shipyards to build. Compared to terrestrial deployments, the benefits of using Prodigy's technologies to deploy the NuScale power plant begins with manufacturing and ...
  • Al Seer Marine adds another VLCC
    Fast-growing Al Seer Marine has bagged another VLCC, its third in the space of four months. The company has taken the 2020-built Elandra Everest, and renamed it . Guy Neivens, CEO of Al Seer Marine, said: "The sentiment for tankers is strong, with VLCC earnings having risen consistently since June. The global tanker demand is ...
  • Floating offshore wind challenged by supply chain conundrum
    Floating foundation selection involves comparing a combination of technical and operational factors. Arguably the operational factors will have a bigger impact throughout the asset's lifecycle, says Mark Goalen, director of offshore engineering at Houlder. While the offshore wind market enjoyed its best year yet in 2021, with 21GW of capacity commissioned, only 57MW of that ...
  • Unionized port workers in Chile on strike for two days
    About 6,500 members of Union Portuaria at 23 Chilean ports began a 48-hour strike on Wednesday morning. They are expected to return to work at 8:00 am on Friday. The workers are protesting the lack of progress in contract negotiations with the Chilean government. Among other things, they are pushing for the modernisation of port ...
  • ExxonMobil announces two new Guyana discoveries
    ExxonMobil has made two discoveries at the Sailfin-1 and Yarrow-1 wells in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana, adding to its extensive portfolio of development opportunities. The company has made more than 30 discoveries on the block since 2015. The Sailfin-1 well encountered approximately 312 feet (95 metres) of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone and was drilled in 4,616 ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Piraeus port sees profits increase by 62% in first nine months
    Container handling up by 7.8% at PPA facility
  • Samsung files FMC complaint against ZIM
    Samsung Electronics America accuses ZIM of charging it "improper" detention and demurrage charges that stemmed from ZIM's own failures to...
  • Testing of world's first ammonia marine engine paused as Copenhagen centre upgrades safety
    'We're depending on ammonia... we cannot allow any failure here. It must be a success,' says MAN B&W head of...
  • GasLog Partners sells another steam LNG carrier
    Liquefied natural gas carrier owner beats analyst forecasts with strong third-quarter profit
  • Sanctions will remove 2m barrels per day from Russia oil production, says IEA
    'One of the effects of Russia's actions is that the era of rapid growth in natural gas demand draws to...
  • Japan Club cover for EU-sanctioned Russia cargoes 'little real benefit'
    'Even where owners and insurers are willing and able to continue to do business in sanctions-bound Russia, the broad reach...
  • Russia-classed fleet to lose 9% of activity following EU ban
    Ships registered to Russia's classification society will be prohibited from entering EU ports from April next year. Arrivals have been...
  • MSC's TIL partners with local developer to establish new Baltimore box terminal
    New terminal will add more than 50% to the port's current container capacity, but volume growth in Baltimore lags its...
  • Dry bulk players issue dividends amid softer spot market
    Companies have mixed views on the outlook, with one expecting an improvement for the smaller-sized bulk carriers amid slowing economies...
  • Greek shipping executive Elpi Petraki voted new head of Wista International
    Greek Wista president succeeds Despina Theodosiou, who bows out after impressive five-year tenure
  • Europe expected to replace more Russian gas imports
    In the event of a full stop of Russian gas supply with a 10% demand cut, gas storage in the...
  • Pacific Basin favours methanol for smaller-sized bulk carriers
    Having identified the best type of future fuel to use, the Hong Kong-based operator says it is now embarking on...
  • Grimaldi firms order for ammonia-ready PCTCs
    The ammonia-ready vessels, which will be built at China's Jiangsu yard and scheduled for delivery between 2025 and the end...
  • Imperial Petroleum posts 'amazing' profit increase
    Chief executive Harry Vafias says results should help stubbornly low share price to lift and enable the company to avoid...
  • Digital communications in shipping is not a drill
    Lloyd's List markets editor Michelle Wiese Bockmann will feature as part of a virtual panel discussion on why shipping should...
  • Investigation unable to detect mine in Ukraine grain corridor
    The inspection did not find a mine in the grain corridor route, but a tug is escorting ships travelling today...
  • V.Group hires advisers to assist in proposed loan amendment and extension
    V.Group's debt consists of more than $500m of term loans that are due in March 2024, a $25m term loan...
  • Yokohama port locks in CMA CGM to new D5 terminal
    he new terminal will have 20% more yard capacity and over double the number of reefer plugs, while the new...
  • FSL Trust pockets $5m profit from product tanker sale
    FSL Trust recently announced it is extending its business scope beyond tankers to include the offshore and renewable segments
  • Daily Briefing
    Japan Club will cover EU-sanctioned Russia cargoes | Container lines 'concerned' about EU parliament adoption of mandate for green hydrogen...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Trans-Pac schedule reliability improved again in September
    Carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific continue to improve their on-time vessel arrivals at US ports as softer import volumes contributed to reductions in vessel backlogs and marine terminal congestion.
  • US trade groups urge Biden to re-engage to avert rail strike
    Now that a second rail union has rejected the tentative contract deal brokered by the Biden administration, trade associations are asking the White House to intervene before a potential November strike.
  • US truckload spot market likely at a bottom: Schneider
    Schneider says the peak season will be muted because shippers moved inventory into warehouses earlier this year, but the weaker volumes do not necessarily mean steep rate cuts for shippers in 2023 contracts.
  • Houston approves long-dwell box fees to prod shippers
    The move to impose fees on long-dwelling containers comes as the import backlog at Port Houston has created truck queues outside its terminals and increased turn times for drivers.
  • Shippers turning to spot market as demand, rates weaken: K+N
    The severe space constraints that drove container shipping rates to record levels over the past two years are over, easing shippers' reliance on long-term fixed rates.
  • Irreconcilable issues prolonging West Coast longshore labor talks
    The longer it takes for the ILWU and West Coast longshore employers to agree on a new contract, the threat of disruption grows and more cargo will be diverted elsewhere - some of it permanently.
  • Geodis RFP effort a sign of growing automation adoption
    A Geodis initiative around automating service requests from shippers is an example of growing consumption of robotic process automation in the third-party logistics industry.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Singapore bulker operator looks for $2.3m from mysterious Texas outfit
    Tomini Felicity jumped from terminal to terminal, running up a substantial bill, registered owner alleges
  • Diana Shipping fixes ultramax bulker period deal in rising market
    New York-listed owner signs $7m deal with Delta Corp Shipping that starteed on Thursday
  • IEA: Ammonia key fuel for shipping to hit climate change goals
    International body says current IMO proposals fall short if shipping is to limit temperature rises to 1.5C
  • Performance Shipping fixes third tanker on period deal
    In total, three recent time charter deals will provide the company $46.9m
  • LNG shipping to remain tight for 'foreseeable future', GasLog Partners says
    Paolo Enoizi-led company cashes in on newfound S&P liquidity for sector but shies away from talk of growth - for now
  • Conflict and profit will slow flow of tankers to breaking yards, BRS says
    French broker is forecasting only 39 ships of MR size and above to be scrapped in 2023
  • 'Difficult' box market not yet pre-Covid, says DHL
    Supply chain problems in container shipping could run for the next two years
  • Dorian LPG making the extraordinary ordinary with $40m payout
    'Irregular' dividends are becoming a habit in thriving VLGC markets
  • Streetwise: Why Robert Bugbee fears another upgrade from his 'favourite' investment bank
    Shipping finance newsletter explores the complicated relationship between Scorpio Tankers and analysts at Deutsche Bank in a banner year for the shipowner
  • GasLog Partners charters out more LNG tonnage in hot market
    Greek shipowner announces three new term deals as it strikes a new sale-and-leaseback deal and concludes another
  • Rederi Gotland moves closer to tanker exit with sale of MRs
    Swedish owner focusing on passenger shipping as it takes advantage of higher asset prices
  • Japan P&I Club sounds warning over cover limits for sanctioned shipments
    Insurance mutual can provide only limited cover for ships carrying Russian cargoes
  • Pacific Basin opts for methanol on next generation of newbuildings
    Bulker owner has completed study of options with Nihon Shipyard and Mitsui & Co
  • DOF Group debt swells to $2.5bn as critical restructuring deadline nears
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner's borrowings increased by US dollar strength ahead of creditor votes on rescue plan
  • 'Few worrying signs' as SpareBank 1 increases shipping lending
    Norwegian bank saw lower loan losses in the third quarter as its shipping and transport portfolio rises to $1.33bn
  • Grimaldi puts pen to paper on order for up to 10 PCTCs
    Order for five vessels plus options for five more signed with China Merchants Heavy Industry Holdings
  • Blinken says New Taiwan crisis will hit global trade
    US Secretary of State warns of major impact on world economy if tensions continue
  • IEA: Russia's oil export decline will be permanent
    Global energy outlook predicts that Moscow's net oil exports will fall by one-quarter to 2030
  • Comite Maritime International elects first woman president
    Global maritime law factory that was 'the IMO before there was an IMO' has reported progress and setbacks towards key treaties
  • BRS sees appetite for tanker orders rising despite looming recession
    Three-year lead time for deliveries means economic slump will not dent shipowners' growing enthusiasm
  • Hyundai yards finally return to profit after being in red for the last three quarters
    A favourable exchange rate has helped to lift the KSOE's earnings
  • Insurer Steamship Mutual targets 7.5% general increase
    Underwriting results have improved at the club, but it has been hit by negative investment returns
  • Clarksons says Navigator's gas fleet is a good bet on US energy dominance
    Analysts believe owner will benefit from cost advantage of US feedstocks
  • Prices rise as mystery buyers flock to older VLCCs to serve Russian trades
    But jump in value for ageing tonnage is not filtering through to younger vessels despite an apparently buoyant market
  • Mystery buyers eschew modern VLCCs hiking prices for older ships to serve Russian trades
    But price rises for ageing tonnage are not filtering through to younger vessels despite an apparently buoyant market
  • Insurer Steamship Mutual targets 7% general increase
    Underwriting results have improved at the club, but it has been hit by negative investment returns
  • Hoegh Autoliners sees tonnage tightness continuing as profit jumps to $92m
    Norwegian car carrier owner says port congestion and supply chain disruption is easing
  • Al Seer Marine continues VLCC buying spree with third ship in four months
    Middle East owner takes spending on large crude tankers to over $245m on the back of strengthening market
  • TMI sees potential for handysize recovery when US grains start moving
    London-listed owner says weaker market has been triggered by unwinding of port congestion
  • Harren Group sets up shop in Africa with Nigeria outpost
    German shipping and logistics eyes potential for all its activities across heavy lift as well as tankers and bulkers
  • China's Xi Jinping: captain of the global ship
    Chinese president's rising power will continue to have ramifications for the maritime sector
  • Tianjin Southwest Maritime makes debut in LNG sector with $750m order
    Chinese shipowner has teamed up with CSSC Ship Leasing to order three vessels at Hudong-Zhonghua backed by charter contracts
  • MOL set to partner Cosco on order for up to five LNG carriers at Dalian Shipbuilding
    Duo lined up for up to five nine newbuildings sought by Sinopec, with Shandong Shipping unmasked as provider of remaining quartet

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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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