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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
  • Allcargo Group launches "LogicOn" with its knowledge partner IIM Mumbai
  • Exim Integrated Club holds its 1st Annual General Meeting
  • B. Kasiviswanathan takes charge as new Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority
  • India mulls purchasing cheap Venezuelan crude oil
  • Middle East conflict seen pushing up commodity prices: World Bank
  • India okays 110 laptop import applications
  • GST collections up 13 pc in Oct.

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
  • Normal operation expected for September 2024
  • Cooperation with customs authorities fosters trade
  • Korean partnership to reduce CO2 in shipping
  • Air cargo demand turns a corner in Asia Pacific
  • An e-mobility partnership
  • Connecting sea and air in Hong Kong
  • A change of leadership at Qatar Airways Group
  • Haaren Group: new ship management service
  • Converted locomotive to serve US port
  • A Happy acquisition
  • First Airbus A321 P2F for Indigo
  • The race begins
  • Electronic payment services for seafarers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Driverless truck service to launch in Texas
  • Using tech for supply chain transparency
  • Almost 200 horses under the hood
  • ACS to expand in Australia

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • Threat to contract rates as carriers fail to boost spot market prices
  • Garment factories set on fire as Bangladesh workers demand 'living wage'
  • CH Robinson - now roll the dice
  • 'Daylight robbery' - Fury at huge hike in terminal fees by DP World Australia
  • Flexport + Convoy's tech stack - listen to the pros, not the bros
  • Polar Air Cargo fraud scandal: forwarder set to change plea to guilty
  • Asiana agrees sale of air cargo business, paving the way to merger with KAL
  • 2024 a 'year of consolidation' among SME forwarders, as M&A kicks off
  • Flexport confirms a 'modest' sum paid for Convoy tech

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • Maersk Supply uses Inmarsat API to optimize performance of battery-fitted AHTS
    An Inmarsat Maritime solution will help Maersk Supply Service optimize the performance of its first vessel fitted with a battery installation, the AHTS Maersk Minder, and to evaluate how best to optimize
  • Windcat opts for Schottel propulsion for hydrogen-fueled CSOVs
    The first three in the series of hydrogen-fueled Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered at Damen Shipyards by CMB Group's offshore personnel transfer subsidiary Windcat (see earlier story) will feature full Schottel
  • Philly Shipyard: NSMV training ships will be a loss maker
    No doubt about it, the contract to build the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) training ships was a life-saver for Philly Shipyard when it was awarded in Ap

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Subcontinent to US East and West Coasts
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to the United States East Coast and West Coast. The rate increase of US$200/box will be applied to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer, and special containers, including high cube equipment. The updated rates will be effective from 1 December until fu
  • Port of Tyne goes live UK's first site-wide private network
    The Port of Tyne, in collaboration with BT and Ericsson, has launched a groundbreaking 4G and 5G private network, making it the first smart port in the United Kingdom to deploy site-wide standalone connectivity. In particular, the private 5G wireless network will enable various applications, including autonomous vehicles, survey drones, smart surveillance, artificial intelligence (AI) and extende
  • AD Ports to use RightShip's digital tool
    AD Ports Group has decided to deploy RightShip's Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP) in its portfolio of worldwide ports. MEP is a digital solution that combines Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel movement data with RightShip's vessel insights. The solution calculates ships' emissions within port and terminal facilities and highlights opportunities to reduce environmental impact. MEP gives
  • Prince Rupert Port Authority starts building of new logistics facility
    The Prince Rupert Port Authority is commencing construction on its largest infrastructure investment. The Ridley Island Export Logistic Project (RIELP) is a large-scale transloading and logistics facility designed to provide expanded transloading capacity and capabilities at the Canadian port. The project will consist of a 440,000m² greenfield development on Ridley Island. The facility, which wil
  • Kalmar to equip Kingston Freeport Terminal with new hybrid straddle carriers
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has recently finalised a deal to provide Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) with a dozen hybrid straddle carriers. The new machines are scheduled to be delivered at the Caribbean port by the second quarter of 2024. Established in 2015, KFTL is a transshipment hub in the Caribbean and operated by Terminal Link, a joint venture between CMA CGM and C
  • Schedule reliability improves, Maersk and Hamburg Süd top rankings
    Sea-Intelligence published issue 146 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, which includes schedule reliability figures from January to September 2023. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 146" According to the analysis, in September 2023, global schedule reliability rose by 1.2% points M/M to 64.4%. Apart from the May incre
  • CMA CGM to introduce new peak season surcharge in Dakar port
    Marseille-headquartered box carrier CMA CGM will implement a peak season surcharge (PSS) from North Europe, Mediterranean, North Africa, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to the port of Dakar in Senegal. The surcharge will be €200/GB£175/US$210 per container and will apply only to dry cargo. CMA CGM will start implementing this surcharge from 13 November until furt
  • Maersk Supply Service chooses Inmarsat fleet data API to improve battery-optimised vessel performance
    Maersk Supply Service has chosen Inmarsat Maritime's Fleet Data Internet of Things (IoT) platform to help optimize the performance of its first vessel battery installation onboard the Maersk Minder Offshore Supply Ship, in a solution that will also allow the vessel owner to evaluate how best to optimize the use of zero-emission energy storage systems across its fleet. An end-user API collects dat
  • NWSA receives a US$54 million grant for Husky Terminal expansion
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) will receive a US$54 million grant from the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). NWSA said it will use the funds to expand the Husky Terminal in South Harbor, improving its gateway's competitiveness and regional job prospects. The project is expected to improve cargo transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability while also meeting the gateway'
  • SCFI registers two digit jump
    The composite Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) closed at 1,012.6 points in Week 43, surging 10.3% from the previous week and remaining on an upward trend for the third week in a row, while the index exceeded the 1,000-point line for the first time since early September. Shipping capacity adjustments by carriers caused more significant space shortages on the trade lanes to North America
  • Battery-powered locomotive to serve JAXPORT
    A Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) facility, the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, is soon to introduce an eco-friendly locomotive into its service fleet. This locomotive is part of a batch of eight nationwide that is undergoing a conversion process from diesel-powered to battery-powered. The transformation is made possible thanks to funding from Watco Rail Services, a company based in Kansas, and
  • Wärtsilä 31DF engine reduces methane emissions by an additional 41%
    Finnish technology company Wärtsilä has unveiled an enhanced, environmentally friendly iteration of its highly efficient Wärtsilä 31DF engine. When powered by LNG, this updated model can significantly reduce methane emissions by as much as 56% and nitrogen oxide (NOx) by up to 86% at a 50% load point. On an overall average, this cutting-edge technology can lower methane emissions by 41% more than
  • MOL, Pyxis partner on EV development and market expansion in Asia
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Pyxis Maritime have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on the joint creation and promotion of electric vessels (EVs) in the Singapore region, as well as marketing for the expansion of EVs introduction in Japan. MOL and Pyxis will combine MOL's maritime expertise, market networks, and industry understanding as a shipping company with Pyxis' agility a

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • Navios Partners in for more tanker newbuilds
    Greece's Navios Maritime Partners is strengthening its tanker fleet with a deal for four aframax/LR2 newbuilds. The Angeliki Frangou-led diversified shipowner revealed in its quarterly earnings that it would add the quartet in 2026. The ships should deliver during the first half of 2026 and the first half of 2027. The New York-listed firm is ...
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers applies for US dual-listing
    Greek owner Okeanis Eco Tankers (OET) has set its sights on a dual listing that would see it float in New York along with Oslo. The Alafouzos family vehicle, listed in Oslo in 2018, boasts a fleet of six suezmaxes and eight VLCCs. The NYSE listing is expected Okeanis Eco Tankers to change its listing ...
  • Diana Shipping fixes out bulker to Western Bulk Carriers
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Western Bulk Carriers for one of its ultramax dry bulk vessels. The New York-listed company said that it won a charter for the 2015-built, 60,309-dwt . The gross charter rate is $12,500 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, ...
  • Euronav lifts VLCC purchase option
    Euronav has taken back full ownership of one of its VLCCs it had under a sale and leaseback deal in China. The Antwerp-based dual-listed tanker giant had exercised an option to repurchase the 2008-built Nectar. The 307,000 dwt ship was sold and chartered back with two other VLCCs in December 2019 on a 54-month bareboat ...
  • Africa Finance Corporation sells Takoradi Port stake to Yilport
    African development finance institution Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has sold its 35% equity investment in Atlantic Terminal Services Limited (ATSL), the concessionaire for the expansion of Ghana's Takoradi Port, to port operator Yilport Holding. In 2019, AFC committed to invest up to $138m in equity and debt for the Takoradi Port Expansion Project. The project, ...
  • Capesize valuations follow spot market declines
    S&P brokers have been watching with eagle eyes to see if the dramatic fall in capesize rates - down nearly 50% from year-highs of $30,000 in the space of 10 days - will translate into falling prices for secondhand capes. Buyers and sellers have been watching what the 14-year-old, 180,000 dwt Ocean Corona, built at ...
  • Havila Shipping seals another Equinor PSV extension
    Norwegian OSV owner Havila Shipping has secured another vessel contract extension with Equinor. The Norwegian energy major has fixed the 2012-built platform supply vessel Havila Charisma until mid December 2024 and has three more one-year options to keep the vessel until mid-December 2027. Equinor also recently extended the charter for the 2008-built Havila Foresight by ...
  • Singapore's Megamas reveals plans for two cable ship newbuilds
    Singapore's Megamas Resources has moved to build two modern and fuel-efficient cable laying and repair vessels. In partnership with Renaissance Technologies (RTM), the company has tapped Norway's Ulstein Design & Solutions for the newbuild vessel design capable of laying and maintenance of both subsea fibre-optic telecommunication cables and power cables, covering the inter-array and export ...
  • Boomsma Shipping and Leonhardt & Blumberg link up for up to eight newbuilds in India
    Dutch owner Boomsma Shipping and Germany's Leonhardt & Blumberg Shipmanagement have teamed up to order a series of up to eight low-emission shortsea dry cargo vessels at Chowgule Shipbuilding in India. Chowgule will build the 8.500 dwt vessels, developed in cooperation with Dutch designer Conoship, at its new shipyard in Mangalore, which will start production ...
  • IAPH picks Hamburg Port Authority CEO for president role
    The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has appointed a new president and made changes to its board. The Board is formed by the president and six vice presidents and has general authority to establish broad principles and objectives of IAPH and to make any decision regarding its operation, financing and structure. Hamburg Port ...
  • Court puts Barossa gas export pipeline work on hold
    Australian energy major Santos has been given an interim injunction by the Federal Court of Australia to prevent it from laying the Barossa Gas Export Pipeline (GEP). This decision to block the Barossa pipeline laying until November 13, 2023, is in connection with an application by Simon Munkara seeking an order that Santos revise and ...
  • Hayfin signs for methanol-ready suezmaxes in South Korea
    Hayfin Capital Management has placed an order for up to four methanol-ready suezmax tankers in South Korea. The UK alternative investment platform with around $32bn assets under management has contracted HD Hyundai, formerly known as Hyundai Heavy Industries, for two firm vessels worth about $171m, according to a stock exchange filing by HD Korea Shipbuilding ...
  • World's first ammonia-powered boxship set to deliver in 2026
    Yara Clean Ammonia, part of Norwegian ammonia and fertilizer manufacturer Yara, and fellow liner operator North Sea Container Line have joined forces to deliver the world's first containership that will use pure ammonia as fuel. From 2026 the ship named Yara Eyde will operate between Oslo, Brevik, Hamburg and Bremerhaven. "The green journey started with ...
  • Costamare ships out elderly supramaxes
    Greek owner Costamare has disposed of two older supramax bulkers as part of the company's fleet renewal move. The New York-listed firm is offloading the 2006-built Peace, with the 55,709 dwt ship expected to change hands in the fourth quarter of this year. Further transaction details were not revealed, but S&P databases suggest the BWTS-fitted ...
  • Lula deploys the army at top ports in battle with cocaine gangs
    The dire crime situation at Brazil's top ports has forced the nation's president to deploy the army. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced yesterday that the army would be brought in to aid security at the nation's top ports and airports for an initial period of six months. The ports are Santos and Itagui, conduits ...
  • Tanger Med, East Port Said added to EU's upcoming emissions regulations
    To reduce the risk of evasive port calls and relocation of container transhipment activities to ports outside of the European Union, the European Commission has announced that containerships sailing from a non-EU port to discharge cargo at an EU port by the way of Tanger Med or East Port Said will pay for 50% of ...
  • Anil Sharma eyes ship leasing
    Anil Sharma, best known as a cash buyer for ships for recycling, is looking at a new business strand. Sharma's Global Marketing Systems Inc (GMS) is the world's largest buyer of ships and offshore assets for recycling. On top of that, he has Lila Global, a shipowning division that has grown rapidly in the last ...
  • VLGC rates surge on Panama Canal cuts
    News this week of further daily transit cuts at the Panama Canal has sent a rocket through the already hot VLGC markets. With containerships expected to take the lion's share of the available slots on the interoceanic waterway for the next four months at least, other ship types are having to make contingencies, with fleets ...
  • Maritime Craft Services orders CTV trio in Finland
    Finnish shipbuilder Uudenkaupungin Työvene has won an order for three hybrid-ready SWATH CTVs from the Scottish company Maritime Craft Services. According to Työvene, this order marks the shipbuilder's entry into the rapidly growing offshore wind market. A small waterplane area twin hull or SWATH is a type of vessel designed for a minimum motion of ...
  • Valaris secures $480m worth of new deals and extensions
    Offshore driller Valaris has been awarded a number of new contracts and contract extensions, with an associated contract backlog of approximately $480m. In the floater department, Valaris won three contract extensions for three of its drillships while a brand-new deal was awarded to one of its semisubs. The driller won a 250-day contract extension with ...
  • Seafarers Happiness Index suffers its longest decline
    Further concern over seafarer welfare has been raised by the results of the latest Seafarers Happiness Index, which reveals a further drop in seafarer happiness and marks the longest sustained decline since the index was founded. This report covers Q3 2023 and is the third successive report to show a decline, sparking fears over the ...
  • Navigating risk in a sanctions landscape
    As geopolitical tensions continue to have profound implications for the maritime sector, Fiona Rafla, senior lawyer at Wikborg Rein, outlines how innocent parties can seek to unwind troublesome contracts when dealing with a sanctioned party. The maritime industry and global trade have been at the sharp end of risk considerations due to a rapidly evolving ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • US slaps sanctions on key player in Mariupol reopening
    Roskapstroy is responsible for much of the activity happening at the occupied port of Mariupol, including restoration projects and running...
  • Dorian LPG maintains confidence in market after record second-quarter earnings
    Owner of 25 modern VLGCs declares ninth dividend but keeps flexibility for fleet renewal
  • Southeast Asia LNG bunkering picks up on lower prices, says analyst
    LNG prices could compete with traditional bunker fuel prices, analyst concludes
  • Navios Partners brings orderbook to 28 with four aframax product tankers
    US-listed behemoth discloses terminations and tweaks of charters for four containerships
  • US-sanctioned Crimea caller and accused grain plunderer renames
    Blacklisted San Severus, formerly Finikia, changed its name after a dark port call in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It has...
  • Israel war risk rates steady as Lebanon pricing softens
    Ukraine premiums easing slightly, market sources report
  • Sumec's New Dayang looks to excel as a niche bulker specialist
    He advises against acquiring yards in a strong market, even as the market recovery has positioned shipbuilding as a seller's...
  • Teekay Tankers smashes records and expectations in third quarter
    US-listed Teekay Tankers achieved its highest third-quarter rates since 2008 despite pronounced market volatility. The mid-sized tanker specialist is tipped...
  • K Line earnings hit by normalising container and weakening bulker markets
    Net profits plunged to ¥24.6bn in the three months between July and September, an abrupt decline from nearly ¥300bn in...
  • Yara and North Sea Container Line form joint venture for 'world's first' ammonia-powered boxship
    Norway's Yara and North Sea Container Line will charter vessel for 15 years from an undisclosed shipowner for service between...
  • 'Risk off' Norden looks to 2025 for better dry cargo markets
    Forward positions show confidence returning after 2024 for bulk carrier segment
  • Odfjell Q3 earnings flat despite seasonal lull
    Odfjell posts another solid quarter but expects a 'stable' result in the traditionally strong fourth quarter, as it will have...
  • MSC adds 328th secondhand boxship since 2020
    Values of modern containerships appear to be holding firm, although pressure is building for price drops of older units. Meanwhile...
  • Euronav reports $114.6m profit, with pivotal Frontline deal 'at inflection point'
    Shareholders can choose between realising value in cash or following Euronav in a new strategic direction, says interim chief financial...
  • 'Challenging' dry cargo outlook pares profits for Norden
    Norden preparing for tougher 2024 amid lower demand growth and reduced congestion
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet consolidates Russian oil shipments dominance | EU ETS to include calls at Tanger Med and East Port Said |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • 'Aggressive' truck brokers stuck in soft market: C.H. Robinson
    The largest US freight broker expects more companies to follow Convoy and exit the market as demand remains weak and rates stay low.
  • ONE expands Indian network amid signs of export trade recovery
    A raft of recent service additions and enhancements has cemented the carrier's intra-Asia reach for Indian customers.
  • Automation forcing its way into freight audit and payment market
    The need for shippers and brokers to speed up the auditing and payment of freight bills is bringing AI and automation-focused vendors to the fore.
  • Carriers, shippers prepare for 2024 amid spectrum of uncertainty: analyst
    Forecasts are important for the container shipping industry, but it comes down to identifying and categorizing risk and then using that approach to develop a robust plan in the face of "known uncertainties," writes analyst Lars Jensen.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • Eagle Bulk flies lower to absorb first quarterly loss in two years
    Connecticut owner pays $0.10 dividend and guides to stronger TCE rate in current market
  • Baltic Dry Index hits seven-week low as negative sentiment weighs on dry bulk market
    Futures market shows optimism for lacklustre shipping sector
  • Suicide suspected as member of Naftomar's Zein family dies
    63-year-old Imad Zein was found dead in his Athens home, according to Greek media
  • Hoegh Autoliners steadfast on ammonia as fuel of choice
    Shipowner signing multiple letters of intent for ammonia fuel as it prepares for fleet transition
  • Diana Shipping continues Western Bulk period deal at lower rate
    Only one other bulker fetches one-year fixture in last two weeks, according to Baltic Exchange
  • 'Important milestone': Okeanis Eco Tankers plots New York listing
    Controlling Alafouzos family sees US move as providing wider investor access to its modern fleet
  • Vessel delays contribute to scrapping of Orsted's US offshore wind projects
    Danish company's chief executive lists wind vessel availability among factors in scrapping Ocean Wind
  • Dry-docking hitting Odfjell's bottom line? 'That probability is low' says Fotland
    The company will have fewer available commercial days in the fourth quarter as several of its ships head to dry dock
  • Cheniere inks sales deal that could see it deliver LNG well beyond 2050
    Company claims title of 'fastest LNG producer' to reach 3,000th cargo milestone
  • Drydocking hitting Odfjell's bottom line? 'That probability is low' says Fotland
    The company will have fewer available commercial days in the fourth quarter as several of its ships head to drydock
  • Norway's North Sea Container orders 'world's first' ammonia-fuelled container ship
    Vessel expected to use about 10,000 tonnes of ammonia annually
  • Cheniere inks sales deal which could see it deliver LNG well beyond 2050
    Company claims title of 'fastest LNG producer' to reach 3,000th cargo milestone
  • Maxim Group-tied deals slow to a crawl as all eyes turn to New York courts
    This week's Streetwise explores how unlikely governance avenger George Economou is making life uncomfortable for a prominent Greek shipping family
  • Norway's NCL orders 'world's first' ammonia-fuelled container ship
    Vessel expected to use about 10,000 tonnes of ammonia annually
  • Navios Partners tops up tanker newbuilding tally with product tanker quartet
    Angeliki Frangou boosts newbuildings, renegotiates boxship contracts and enters South American transshipment business
  • From the doldrums to record-setting rates, Hagland describes crazy October for AHTS
    Weather wreaked havoc on both the AHTS and PSV market, Norwegian broker says
  • Sir David Attenborough research ship checks halted before lifeboat accident
    Engineering crew stopped routine maintenance to focus on fixing faults
  • K Line profits slide as dry bulk and box ships struggle
    Japanese company is in the black but bottom line figures are down by 80%
  • Denmark's DFDS hunts for new finance chief as Karina Deacon quits
    Ro-ro and ropax group says CFO wants to pursue a non-executive role
  • Aon calls for passenger ship insurance review 11 years after the Costa Concordia
    Broker argues that without a major claim in a decade the sector deserves to be recognised with lower rates
  • UK Supreme Court kicks out UniCredit's appeal in $24.7m Euronav legal dispute
    Italian bank now has no further recourse over what it alleged was cargo misdelivery
  • The ship surgeons rebuilding lives in Africa
    The industry is due to hold its annual Cargo Day on 8 November to raise money for medical charity Mercy Ships
  • Dorian LPG stays flexible on fleet renewal as earnings hit new record
    Boom time for VLGCs means big jump in profit for US owner
  • Leonhardt & Blumberg expands into new arena with newbuildings in India
    General cargo ships jointly ordered with Dutch player Boomsma Shipping at new Chowgule shipyard
  • Charterers rushing to secure tankers ahead of any wider Middle East conflict, Euronav says
    VLCC and suezmax rates rising over fears that Israel-Hamas war could spiral, owner argues
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen stake propels Wilh Wilhelmsen profits upwards
    Shipping conglomerate's earnings strengthen thanks to car carrier owner holdings
  • 'Not your average troubleshooter': Greek mediators deploy corporate diplomacy to crack maritime disputes
    Shipowner and Brussels insider use corporate diplomacy to resolve festering maritime rows
  • Wavelength: Container ship players face a 'car crash' - and don't have any brakes
    Operators that have been busy buying new vessels have been sowing the seeds of their own demise
  • Hanwha Ocean delays delivery of three VLGC newbuildings
    Okpo-based shipyard is in discussions with shipowners over liquidity damages
  • Ostergaard-Nielsen family unveils five-year growth plan for tanker and bunker operations
    USTC group wants laser focus on future acquisitions while forming new common strategy for diverse operations
  • Hoegh Autoliners moves to secure 'clean' ammonia supply in Yara deal
    Norwegian car carrier firm strives to cover the fuel needs of its dozen Aurora Class newbuildings
  • Mike Meade's M3 Marine set to launch London offshore shipbroker as demand grows
    Experienced Singapore broker says Western push prompted by unprecedented growth in sector
  • Teekay Tankers eyes eight vessel buybacks as profit sets record
    US-listed owner says result is best ever in third quarter
  • Euronav captures tanker upturn as it buys back VLCC leased in China
    The Nectar has been taken back under ownership to 'crystallise a potential capital gain'
  • Odfjell predicts healthy rates ahead after posting 'solid' results
    Spot markets softened during the third quarter but picked up in later months
  • NYK halfway to spending mammoth $1.3bn share buyback budget
    But Japanese line's stock is too expensive for it to reach its 85m-share target
  • Euronav capturing tanker upturn by buying back VLCC leased in China
    The Nectar has been taken back under ownership to 'crystallise a potential capital gain'
  • Norden kicks off share buybacks as lower freight markets hit quarterly result
    Bulker and product tanker firm's operating activities are feeling the squeeze
  • Euronav pulls dividend and earnings call as it stands at 'inflection point' after Frontline deal
    Profit soars but earnings to be retained while sale of VLCCs to Frontline and takeover offer by CMB plays out
  • Densay broadens footprint in big bulkers with capesize buy
    Kassian Maritime and Zodiac Maritime believed to be among this week's capesize sellers
  • Carnival agrees potential four-year LNG bunkering deal for latest newbuilding
    Cruise giant describes LNG as the best available market-ready fuel to help cut greenhouse gas emissions now

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • Lufthansa Cargo profits wiped out in Q3
    Lufthansa Cargo didn't make a profit in the third quarter as revenues fell more than 40% from last year.

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At the end of the year Fret SCNF will cease to exist and the activity will be detected by the new companies Hexafret and Technis
St. -Ouen
The deal is aimed at averting the payment of 5.3 billion euros.
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Tzitzikostas : At the beginning of my mandate I will present a strategy for European ports
Brussels
"The competitiveness of the transport sector must be based on sustainability," the European Commission said.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings records record quarterly revenue
Miami
In the July-September period of this year, the group's ships have embarked on 812mila passengers (+ 9.7%)
The intermodal hubs of Melzo and Milan Smistamento will be retaken in the ZLS of the port and retroport of Genoa
Milan
Deliberation approved by the regional junta of Lombardy
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
It amounts to 39 billion euros per year the public investment needed to decarbonize European transport.
Brussels
The estimate in a new study of Transport & Environment
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
The crisis in the Red Sea has caused a hole of six billion dollars in Egypt's coffers
Cairo / Alexandria
Scali at the Egyptian port of El Dekheila of the services of Vuxx Shipping between China and Russia
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 1.7% percent
Beijing
The only volumes to and from abroad have increased by 5.0%
In the July-September quarter, naval traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew by 6.4%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 7.1%
DFDS will not acquire the international transport network of Ekol Logistics
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Exchange of allegations : The Danish group claims that certain contract conditions have not been met ; the Turkish company replies that it has received a discount request in the last 24 hours
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
In the first quarter of this year, traffic in European Union ports fell by -3.2% percent.
Luxembourg
The only traffic in containers (+ 5.2%) is growing. Still doubts about the figures attributed to Italy
ECSA and T&E are calling for the Clean Industrial Deal to support the energy transition of shipping
Brussels
Among the demands, make ecological naval fuels available in ports
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue grew by 65.2% percent.
Singapore
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 6.6%
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
In the third quarter, the financial and operational results of COSCO were substantially increased.
Shanghai
The volumes of containers carried by the fleet increased by 8.6%
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Maersk records glowing quarterly results
Copenhagen
A strong performance in the containerized shipping industry has been decided. Also growing terminal and logistics
Confitarma lists actions to increase the contribution of shipping to the Italian System
Naples
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In the third quarter the traffic in goods in Turkish ports decreased by -1.8%
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy have increased by 2.9%
The Court of Appeal in Reggio Calabria gives reason to the AdSP of Gioia Tauro in the litigation that juxtaposes it to the Corap
A litigant remains pending in front of the Court of Cassation
Maersk signs an agreement with Chinese LONGi to supply its own dual-fuel vessels of methanol
Copenhagen
The Danish group already has agreements in place to meet more than 50% percent of its demand for methanol planned for 2027
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Royal Caribbean again records financial results and record quarterly operating
Miami
In the July-September period, revenues increased by 17.4%
The association of European ports is alarmed for the planned reform of EU funding to transport infrastructure
Brussels
Transport policy and transport funding must be based on a European approach.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
In the third quarter of this year, the transits of large vessels in the Panama Canal were down -38.3% percent.
Balboa
-36.9% reduction in the volumes of goods transported through the Central American waterway
CMA CGM associates with Marsa Maroc for the management of a container terminal in the port of Nador
Marseille
Expected an investment of 280 million
Maersk confirms participation in service between Turkey and East Coast USA with scallops in Salerno, Livorno and Tanger Med
Copenhagen
Will be activated on 1st February 2025
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce shots at Italian ports in two services between the Mediterranean and East Coast USA
Hamburg / Haifa
Touches in Genoa, Livorno and Salerno in collaboration with ZIM
In the third quarter the terminals of COSCO Shipping Ports handled 29.1 million containers (+ 4.8%)
Hong Kong
Wan Hai Lines orders eight new container ships from 16,000 teu
Taipei
Committed to South Koreans HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries
Fincantieri-EDGE agreement for the development of solutions for the underwater needs of military navies
Abu Dhabi / Trieste / Paris
The joint venture Maestral will deal with the design, development and construction of underwater systems
WSC, crucial mandate of new European commissioner for transport to ensure decarbonisation of shipping
Brussels
The shipowner association indicates some other priorities to be addressed
Federagents ready to illustrate to institutions the priorities of Italian ports
Rome
Pessina : available to our know-how to suggest the measures to be taken
Sébastien Romani is the new CEO of Forship Spa
Go Ligure
Subenters to Giuseppe Scognamiglio
Restyling of the landing area of the Cruserists in the port of Catania
Catania
In 2023 the traffic of cruises in the Sicilian stopover increased by 43.7% percent.
Resume work for the completion of the commercial docks of the Milazzo Port
Messina
The realization of 18,000 square metres of new aprons is planned.
In the third quarter, Kalmar's turnover fell by -16% percent.
Helsinki
New orders increased by 6%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the West Liguria AdSP
Genoa
Ok also at the annual review of the Triennale Operating Plan 2023-2025
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the Central Adriatic System Authority of the Central Adriatic
Ancona
The first crane arrived to make Giammoro's pontile operating near Milazzo.
Messina
Will be installed by end of year
Green light to the forecast budget and the three-year plan of the work of the Eastern Liguria's AdSP
The Spezia
In the first nine months of 2024 the traffic of containers at Spezia grew by 8.1% percent. On 14 and November 15 the event "A Bridge To Africa"
Approved the forecast budget 2025 and the POT 2025-2027 of the AdSP of the Southern Tirreno and Ionian
Joy Tauro
Port of Livorno, seized a 40-pound load of cocaine
Livorno
Tracts under arrest three people
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno
Livorno
Ok unanimous also at the Triennale Operating Plan 2024-2026
Rail Cargo Group activates a rail service between Belgrade and the port of Rijeka
Vienna
Two weekly rotations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
HHLA reaps upward forecasts for the full financial year 2024
Hamburg
Also expected to be a slight increase in the volumes of container traffic handled by port terminals
In the third quarter, the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports grew 11.2%
Hong Kong
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 5.8%
Approved the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Sardinia Sea
Cagliari
Also free from the three-year programme of works
Savino Del Bene has acquired the Seabridge Transport in Hamburg
Hamburg / Florence
The company was already acting as the administrative headquarters for the German operations of the Italian group.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by 14.0% percent.
Tirana
In the first nine months of this year, the increase was 14.3%
In 2026, for the first time, MSC Cruciere ships will reach Alaska
Geneva
"MSC Poetry" will carry out weekly itineraries from Seattle
COSCO Shipping Lines orders six new container ships from 13,600 teu to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Shanghai
They will be taken in delivery by 2027
Wärtsilä records a robust uptickdown in quarterly turnover
Helsinki
In the July-September period, the value of new orders rose by 1% percent.
Unified concession for formal act for the Intergroup terminal in Gaeta port
Cyvitavecchia
Has a duration of 12 years
Arrive in the port of Gioia Tauro the last two of the 13 new quay cranes of the MCT
Joy Tauro
They can work on capacity container carriers up to 25mila teu
Assologistic has published a practical guide to customs reform
Milan
Illustrated and analyzed the novelties and critiques of the new legislative plant
In the third quarter, shipping containers in Spanish ports increased by 9.9% percent.
Transhipment traffic grew by 13.2% percent, the import-export trade of 6.4% percent.
USB Mare and Porti criticizes the agreement for the renewal of the contract of port workers
Rome
Signed the voluntary agreement "Ancona blue agreement"
Ancona
The aim is to reduce the impact of emissions from cruise ships, ro-ro and ferries that climb the dorsal port.
Italian Coast Guard and the Italian Academy of Mercantile Academy in support of the Maritime Administration of Ukraine
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
On Friday, the public assembly of Federagents will be held in Rome.
Rome
The Federation celebrates the 75 years since its founding
Spediporto has organized a two-day trip on the Green Logistic Valley and Italy-China trade
Genoa
It is scheduled on 22 and October 23
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
Russia and India join forces in the Arctic, leaving China aside
(News.Az)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Fincantieri opens in San Francisco a center for the development of dual-use technologies applicable both in civilian and military sectors
Trieste / San Francisco
It is housed at the Mind the Bridge Innovation Center
Japan's MHI-MME initiates a license agreement with Chinese Jiangsu Masada
Nagasaki
The aim is the development of the production and sale in China of turbochargers for two-stroke marine engines
By November the ownership of the Victory Shipyard will go to CNV
Venice
Mantovan (Veneto Region) : A new trade union agreement will be built that will cover the 48 workers in organic
In the third quarter, the commercial activity and financial performance of Konecranes grew
Helsinki
The value of new orders for the supply of port means increased by 44.1%
In 2025, a 3.9% increase in cruising traffic in Adriatic ports is expected
Ravenna
Responses Tourism believes that the traffic of ferries, catamarans and aliscafi will record further slight growth
COSCO Shipping Ports acquires stakes in the two port terminals of Hutchison Ports in Laem Chabang
Hong Kong
Investment of 110 million
GNV has taken delivery of the new ferry GNV Polaris
Genoa
First of four new ro-pax units built in China, it will enter service by January
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
John Xylas will be the new president of Intercargo.
London
He will subordinate to Dimitrios Fafalios, who has been named honorary president
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