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October 5, 2023

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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 5, 2023
  • DP World, ICC & Sachin Tendulkar join forces by launching a global initiative to make cricket possible
  • WSC takes measures to boost cargo safety standards
  • Dr M. Beena's eventful tenure of glory & progress as Chairperson of Cochin Port
  • Implementation of Section 16(4) of IGST Act related to restriction on export of certain goods on payment of IGST and coverage under refund mechanism
  • New vessel arrives at Shuwaikh Port following launch of RoRo shipping service from Khalifa Port
  • India's import from Russia doubles
  • Tesla in talks with India for EV battery storage factory
  • India will continue to be a global leader in growth
  • Mineral output up 10.7 pc in July
  • India likely to cut floor price for basmati rice exports
  • ETS: Major misalignments
  • MOL and EDF Renewables partner for offshore wind and green hydrogen opportunities

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 5, 2023
  • Big bang in Hamburg
  • Panattoni planning new facility for Dachser
  • Better transport infrastructure for West Africa
  • From UPS to Amerijet
  • Online crane hire for Saudi Arabia
  • Improving LTL links to Texas
  • Unifeeder expanding green fleet
  • QR Cargo welcomed to Poland
  • GLS names new CEO
  • DB Schenker investing in Ireland
  • United renewing its fleet
  • Hanson Spur to open in 2024
  • Spanish ports report mixed figures
  • Scanned the market - found a defence logistician
  • OceanConnect marks a promotion
  • Indian Railways handles more raw materials
  • New Istanbul hub for Varamar
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Revitalise cargo at Barcelona El Prat

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 4, 2023
  • Smaller feeder ships look doomed, caught in a 'Catch 22 scenario'
  • ANA says it will resume JVs with Lufthansa and United after restructure
  • The great distraction: 'Clark vs Petersen' - Flexport Europe news is juicier
  • Mexican logistics infrastructure struggles as delays hit Lazaro Cardenas
  • MSC's Bremerhaven base remains - the plot thickens
  • Long-haul vision blurred, intra-Asia carriers move into ship-chartering
  • Samskip's new feeders to be built in India with recycled steel
  • Premium price change + DeskOne launch date
  • ACS appoints new leadership team for Greater China
  • Amerijet boss Tim Strauss retires, CFO Joe Mozzali takes over
  • Keith Sinclair appointed UK industrial projects director at Kerry Logistics

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 4, 2023
  • USCG rescues 12 from grounded cargo vessel
    A Coast Guard boat crew rescued 12 people, Wednesday morning, after they were forced to abandon the grounded cargo vessel M/V Bonnie G which was taking on water and had run aground
  • BC Ferries fare increases capped at 3.2%
    The British Columbia Ferry Commission today announced its final decision on the price cap for BC Ferries' under its next four-year business plan, known as Performance Term 6. The commission will allow
  • TotalEnergies Marine Fuels bunkers two new Angelicoussis LNG-fueled VLCC
    TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has recently completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations for two new, dual-fueled vessels owned by the Angelicoussis Group. The bunkerings following bilateral short-term supply deals struck

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 4, 2023
  • DP World eases congestion in Türkiye's automotive supply chain
    DP World Yarimca has introduced an innovative "car-to-container" transport solution to help solve the crisis in the automotive supply chain in the region. In particular, congestion at Turkish ports has resulted in significant delays in delivering new vehicles against a backdrop of skyrocketing demand in the burgeoning automotive market. Türkiye recently experienced an auto sales boom with a recor
  • netTALK Maritime partners with SpaceX's Starlink
    netTALK Maritime, provider of communication intelligence solutions for the maritime industry, announced its strategic partnership with SpaceX's Starlink, a pioneering satellite internet constellation. In particular, this collaboration aims to revolutionise maritime connectivity by offering high-speed, low-latency internet solutions to cruise and commercial shipping customers worldwide. More speci
  • 3 Supply Chain Security Trends
    The supply chain is aptly-named; it's an intricate weave of interconnected links, each one reliant on the security of the whole. This vast network, stretching from raw materials to consumption, has vulnerabilities at every point of the chain. Recognizing and mitigating these vulnerabilities is essential to ensure the seamless flow of goods and services. Here, we look at three supply chain securit
  • New port equipment and deeper draft to increase efficiency at APM Terminals Liberia
    APM Terminals Liberia is set to see a further efficiency boost following the commissioning of two Liebherr 600 mobile harbour cranes. In particular, the recently completed dredging of the Freeport of Monrovia, which has increased the draft to 12.5 metres, paves the way for larger and more economical gearless vessels. This latest US$15 million investment is going to enhance the productivity of the
  • Hutchison Ports completes Port of Felxistowe deepening
    Hutchison Ports announced that the main approach channel and Berths 8&9 at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe have been deepened. The announcement was formally made today (4 October) during the maiden call at the UK port of its namesake OOCL Felixstowe, the latest in a series of 24,188 TEU mega container vessels operated by COSCO-owned ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL). The dept
  • Noatum divests stake in Spanish firm for one-off capital gain of US$10.5 million
    Noatum, which currently manages AD Ports Group's Logistics Cluster activities, has completed the sale of its 27.9% ownership in Barcelona Container Depot Service Group (BCDS) for an equity value of €11 million (around US$11.55 million) resulting in a one-off capital gain of €10 million (around US$10.5 million). BCDS specialises in the storage, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of dry and reefer c
  • APM Terminals Aarhus implements automated gate system
    APM Terminals Aarhus in Denmark adopted a new technology that simplifies customer experience, standardises processes and safeguards drivers and visitors. APM Terminals Aarhus has now turned its sights to perfecting the efficiency of entry and departure at the terminal by road. The Automated Gate system, activated at the end of August, is part of the company's digital transformation journey. In pa
  • DP World begins construction of new Indonesia box terminal
    DP World and Maspion Group have announced the start of the construction works on a new container terminal in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The new container terminal will strengthen East Java's position as a vital trade gateway, connecting Indonesian companies with clients in the region and throughout the world. On 2 October 2023, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP World, and Alim Ma
  • WiseTech Global acquires online platform for container reuse and exchange
    WiseTech Global, the producer of logistics execution software CargoWise, announced the acquisition of MatchBox Exchange, a pioneering online open market platform for the reuse and exchange of shipping containers amongst landside logistics companies. WiseTech Global bought MatchBox Exchange, based in Australia, from private shareholders. MatchBox Exchange is available in the following countries: A
  • Maersk boosts its global air freight services with new LA air cargo gateway
    A.P. Moller-Maersk has opened a new 12,000 m² air freight import/export gateway near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which provides direct planeside recovery and quick unit load device (ULD) transfers. The facility in the United States West Coast will expand Maersk's growing North American network of air cargo gateways, which includes Atlanta and Chicago, both of which opened in the prev
  • Medkon Lines acquires its largest boxship
    Turkish container shipping company Medkon Lines has bought the largest boxship in its 14-year history, acquiring the 2,011 TEU Nordic Anna from Nordic Hamburg, according to Alphaliner. The transaction price has not been known yet. Medkon Lines is currently operating a fleet of 15 container ships, with its previous largest vessel being the 1,162 TEU Medkon Mira. Nordic Anna, which was built in 200
  • Sea-Intelligence reports major misalignments on ocean carrier carbon taxation
    As we are around three months away from the implementation of carbon taxation (ETS) in the European Union (EU) and everyone agrees that this will be a high cost, there is significant uncertainty as to the precise cost. Presently, only two carriers, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, have in recent weeks announced indications of these coming surcharges. "There are many methodological problems in how to calcu
  • Unifeeder invests in new methanol powered container vessels
    Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term time-charter agreement for two new methanol-capable container feeder vessels and has an option for additional two similar vessels. In particular, the German-based ship owning group Elbdeich Reederei will build and manage the 1,250 TEU vessels which will be delivered in 2026. Robert Frese, managing director at Elbdeich Reederei, commented, "We believe in meth
  • Port of Los Angeles executive director appointed to US policy advisory committee
    The Office of the United States Trade Representative has appointed Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, to its Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC), a group tasked with providing policy advice on trade, investment, and development issues that have a significant impact on state and local governments in the United States. The Committee is made up of general tra
  • CMA CGM launches new flight between France and Egypt
    CMA CGM has announced the opening of a scheduled flight route between Paris (CDG), France and Cairo (CAI), Egypt. CMA CGM AIR CARGO will serve CAI with one weekly flight from 3 October with an A330F aircraft, aiming to strengthen its combined offer with the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Group. Cairo airport is a major air freight and passenger hub offering adapted infrastructures for intermodal
  • Port Sudan to improve its maritime communication systems
    As part of transforming its maritime communication systems, Port Sudan launched a competitive tendering process through the help of Marine Equipment & Services Co. Ltd. Danphone, a global solution partner and supplier in the maritime technology sector, providing GMDSS coastal radio communication and safety systems and advanced maritime test equipment worldwide, stood out in this attempt, particip

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 4, 2023
  • Sanmar becomes first customer of Maersk Tankers' new LR1 segment
    Denmark's Maersk Tankers has launched its first-ever pool in the long range 1 (LR1) tanker segment, with Sanmar Shipping joining as its first member. Maersk Tankers' new LR1 pool offers pool management to owners of tankers ranging from 55,000-80,000 dwt and builds on the company's experience in the commercial management of tankers of all sizes, ...
  • MOL forges offshore wind and green hydrogen partnership with EDF Renewables
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has partnered up with EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of France's utility EDF, to cooperate on the development of the offshore wind sector and to pursue opportunities in green hydrogen. MOL established its offshore wind business in 2021 and has since been growing its marine renewables footprint with a number ...
  • DP World starts construction of new container terminal in East Java
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World and Indonesian conglomerate Maspion Group have started construction of a new container terminal in Gresik, East Java. DP World said that the terminal would enhance East Java's position as a key trade gateway and connect Indonesian enterprises with customers in the region and globally. The created joint venture company, DP ...
  • Three German shipowners collaborate on EU ETS software solution
    MPC Container Ships, Harren Group, and Zeaborn Ship Management have cooperated with Berlin-based firm zero44 to develop a new EU ETS software solution that covers all processes and obligations of emissions trading. The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) starts on January 1, 2024. Ship owners, ship managers, and charterers will then have to buy ...
  • New investment in ETFuels to accelerate hyper-scale delivery of green methanol for shipping
    Capital injection from SWEN Capital Partners has accelerated green fuels producer ETFuels towards reaching its 2030 goal of 1.4m tonnes of green methanol production for the shipping industry and other end-markets. The injection of capital into ETFuels was made from SWEN Impact Fund for Transition 2 (SWIFT 2), a European impact strategy dedicated to renewable ...
  • Petrofac scores $100m contract extension with Repsol Sinopec
    Energy services company Petrofac has won a three-year contract extension worth more than $100m to support Repsol Sinopec's UK North Sea operations. The award follows four recent operations and maintenance contract renewals for Petrofac. The Repsol Sinopec deal will support more than 300 jobs across a range of assets, including Arbroath, Auk, Bleo Holm, Claymore, ...
  • BW Group sells 6% of gas shipping unit ahead of US listing
    Singapore's BW Group has sold around 6% of its Oslo-listed VLGC owner BW LPG for NOK1bn ($91.6m). Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW offloaded 8.4m shares at NOK120 apiece, a discount of about NOK12 compared to closing price on Tuesday and now owns 48.4m shares in BW LPG, corresponding to a 34.6% ownership stake. BW LPG has had ...
  • Elbdeich Reederei orders methanol-fuelled boxships for Unifeeder charter
    Unifeeder Group has inked a deal with German owner Elbdeich Reederei to charter-in up to four methanol-powered containership newbuilds. Elbdeich is ordering a pair of 1,250 feeder units and will manage them after delivery in 2026. The contract includes options for two more similar ships for Unifeeder. The DP World-controlled feeder operator, and the world's ...
  • UK regulator shuts down Axiom Ince
    UK law firm Axiom Ince has been closed down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (RSA) after it filed a notice with London's High Court of its intention to appoint administrators. In a statement, the regulator said the action had been necessary to protect the interests of clients and former clients of the firm. News of ...
  • Gulf Navigation makes bid to take over Brooge Energy
    Dubai-based maritime and shipping company Gulf Navigation (GulfNav) has submitted a formal proposal to fully acquire all businesses and assets from fuel and crude storage provider Brooge Energy Limited. GulfNav stated that this proposed acquisition was part of its strategy to enhance growth and provide an integrated portfolio of logistical services related to oil, petrochemicals, ...
  • Sinokor tanker accused of ramming Philippine fishing vessel
    The 110,000 dwt , a tanker belonging to Sinokor, stands accused of ramming a fishing vessel in the north of the Philippines on Monday, an accident that led to the deaths of three local fishermen. The Philippine Coast Guard has issued a report on the accident which took place early on Monday morning near near ...
  • In shipping, when in doubt, don't doubt
    Andrew Craig-Bennett on what lessons we can learn from the fall of the house that Alfred Holt built. When Alfred Holt invented the steeple compound steam engine, he didn't build one ship fitted with his invention; he ordered three sisters, and immediately began a line of steam ships. No half measures: he had carried out ...
  • Medkon buys its biggest ship
    Turkish carrier Medkon Lines has acquired its largest ship in its 14-year history with Alphaliner reporting it has bought the 2,011 teu from Nordic Hamburg for an undisclosed price. The 2007-built ship - now renamed Med Star - is nearly twice as large as Medkon's previous flagship, the 1,162 teu Medkon Mira, bought at the ...
  • Transworld completes Shreyas privatisation process
    Dubai-based Transworld Holdings has managed to privatise subsidiary Shreyas Shipping, taking it off two stock exchanges in India. Transworld said the decision was made to give it greater operational and financial flexibility over its Indian liner subsidiary. Sivaswamy Ramakrishnan, chairman of the Transworld, said the delisting has the potential to "fundamentally reposition" his business for ...
  • Damen sues Dutch government to recoup losses from Russian sanctions
    Damen Shipyards Group is suing the Dutch government for losses it has incurred thanks to sanctions brought against Russia, according to Bloomberg. "Before the sanctions, Damen had signed contracts with Russian ship buyers, and after the invasion of Ukraine the Dutch government decided that such contracts may not be honored by the Dutch business community," ...
  • Next two months 'pivotal' in Panama's battle to keep canal water levels topped up
    The daily deficit of water at the Gatun reservoir in the centre of the Panama Canal is the equivalent of 1,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools, with the canal's administrators warning yesterday that water levels at the lake are at their lowest levels ever recorded during a rainy season. The Gatun reservoir is crucial for transits along ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 4, 2023
  • Mid-life boxships to get a raise as efficiency targets loom
    Increasing the height of containership deckhouses and lashing bridges can boost capacity by more than 10%, reducing carbon emissions per...
  • Vafias orders pair of LPG/ammonia carriers in Japan
    Spree running to 33 ships with accent on larger units than before seems to be expansion play more than gradual...
  • Ukraine and Russia-bound ships dominate detentions and port bans
    Vessels still trading into Ukraine and Russia's Black Sea ports are generally old and often flagged by registries prominently featured...
  • Why shipping's failure to learn safety lessons must change
    A UK Chamber of Shipping conference has heard that the ISM Code is no longer good enough. It is time...
  • Container imbalances remain a key issue for box trade
    Returning empties to major export markets costs up to $16bn a year. But with manufacturing still focused on Asia, there...
  • Ships going to Ukraine are getting less shy about it
    Another 12 ships are ready to travel via the temporary corridor according to a government official, indicating the route will...
  • The uses and abuses of fixed premium P&I
    Emergence of dark fleet means non-mutual providers may have a larger market share than previously supposed. But participants stress this...
  • Florida man pleads guilty in Russia sanctions case
    John Can Unsalan pleads guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering relating to transactions with companies controlled...
  • Capesize earnings motor on despite dour China outlook
    Analyst urges caution when using GDP growth as a predictor for dry bulk import demand. But there are warnings that...
  • Maersk methanol company signs agreement in Egypt
    With sun and wind, Egypt has natural advantages for green energy production. C2X wants to exploit these for methanol production
  • Felixstowe completes dredging project
    Felixstowe has completed the deepening work for its main approach and alongside its berths. Terminal will have more flexibility for...
  • Oaktree acquires chassis pool manager CCM
    The investment will give CCM the financial heft needed to rejuvenate its US southeast chassis fleet and create the US'...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping urged to unify search for decarbonisation solutions | Russian accusations of IMO politicisation point to longer-term divisions | MSC adds...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 4, 2023
  • Union Pacific launches Mexico-Southeast service to meet growing demand
    Transit times are still in flux, but UP believes the service will take seven to eight days to Atlanta and an additional one or two days to Charlotte and South Florida.
  • Savannah working through unexpected backlog of anchored vessels
    While shippers say the situation - which could linger through mid-November - is less than ideal, many noted there have been no real impacts yet.
  • MSC cements North Europe presence with Bremerhaven terminal extension
    MSC's move to extend its partnership with Eurogate in the north German gateway port follows a bid by the carrier for a half-stake in Hamburg's largest terminal operator.
  • Increased truckload volatility inducing shippers, brokers to use pricing technology
    Excess capacity in the truckload market is a chance for shippers to examine whether they or their freight brokers have the right technology tools to effectively price in the contract and spot markets.
  • MSC avoids fine as FMC finds no OSRA-22 violation in charge complaint
    The Federal Maritime Commission said its enforcement agency does not have a case against the ocean carrier over a congestion surcharge complaint from a shipper.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 4, 2023
  • Aframax spot rates rebound to two-month high as US Gulf Coast strength draws tankers
    North Sea activity quiets down and Mediterranean holds steady
  • Cost of moving Suez Rajan and cargo to US 'satisfies' Empire Navigation fine
    Greek company spent more than its criminal penalty in moving tanker to US
  • Heidmar pulls US equity raise plan through Nasdaq-listed Spac
    Shipping pools player and manager says market conditions proved insufficient to tap public markets
  • Container market steadies after falling in September, analyst notes
    Sector may start declining again as newbuildings raid market, according to Alphaliner
  • VLGC market sustains 'dramatic correction' as traders relet chartered-in ships, Clarksons says
    Wide spreads in regional LPG prices should keep VLGCs in demand, according to an analyst
  • Philippines investigates tanker over fishing boat collision
    Coast guard says bad weather and darkness may have played a role in collision
  • Capital Product Partners snares Japanese LNG expert as board member
    Greek shipowner locks away one of its secondhand LNG buys for another year
  • War risk rates ease as Ukraine grain shipments pick up
    Insurers actively quoting for business as safe passage of ships appears to reduce the risk
  • Berlin start-up teams with MPCC, Harren and Zeaborn on carbon trading platform
    zero44 promises 'one-stop shop' for users
  • Former P&I boss Catherine Mulvihill takes over at nav dues body IFAN
    Experienced shipping executive replacing Peter Stanley as new fees enter into force
  • Maersk Tankers launches first LR1 pool with Sanmar Shipping purchase
    Danish operator says it is offering the benefits of rate spikes and vessel optimisation
  • Green Seas: Are floating nuclear power vessels the future of zero-carbon energy?
    Our newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores the big names in shipping and shipbuilding that are developing vessels that produce atomic energy at sea
  • Inside the crewing hub at the heart of merged giant OSM Thome
    Julia Anastasiou, chief crew management officer and Cyprus managing director of OSM Thome, speaks on her budding Limassol operation
  • Viewpoint: Could the EU ETS bring collaboration to shipping markets?
    Data sharing is needed for decarbonisation and emissions trading might be a proving ground
  • Petrobras on the PSV hunt in contracting spree worth nearly $1bn
    Brazilian oil and gas giant reportedly wants three dozen ships on multi-year charters
  • Trafigura seals $400m financing to buy US LNG cargoes for Europe
    Two revolving loans are being insured by the country's export-import bank
  • Russia dismisses impact of G7 price cap on oil revenues
    Reports suggest that restrictions on diesel exports will be eased amid storage capacity issues
  • On-duty cargo ship captain found dead off Crete
    Fifty-five year-old man was found unconscious on board
  • Maran Tankers and TotalEnergies struck LNG spot deals to fuel VLCC duo
    French major's fuelling arm says this signals 'growing maturity' of lower carbon fuels market
  • North Sea AHTS ships cash in before migrating south for winter
    For September, utilisation hovered north of 50%, according to Norway's Hagland Shipbrokers
  • Trafigura seals $500m financing to buy US LNG cargoes for Europe
    Two revolving loans are being insured by the country's export-import bank
  • Philippines investigate tanker over fishing boat collision
    Coast guard says bad weather and darkness may have played a role in collision
  • WFW in charity drive to honour Singapore partner and son killed in landslide
    Law firm raising money for Ripple Africa to help promote children's education
  • X-Press Feeders ship disabled by engine room fire off India
    Auxiliary power restored to the X-Press Kailash after crew extinguished blaze
  • Poseidon Principles banks toughen up lending to closer align with Paris climate targets
    Group of 30 financial institutions agrees 'substantial' revision of reporting framework
  • Biofuel bunkers now available in more than 80 ports, says Bunker Holding
    Company says its investments have put the group in a unique position as a marine fuel supplier
  • Fearnleys boosts Havila Kystruten's prospects despite debt costs
    Bank starts coverage of cruise outfit after it untangled its sanctions mess
  • Energy trader BGN seals gas carrier deal with Pertamina International Shipping
    Joint venture to kick off with two secondhand VLGCs during the first quarter of 2024
  • US buyer paid high price for Pyxis MR tanker due to military tender
    Broker says long subjects on sale and purchase deal also partly explains firm level achieved by seller
  • Biofuel bunkers now available in more than 80 ports, says Bunker Holdings
    Company says its investments have put the group in a unique position as a marine fuel supplier
  • Globus Maritime regains Nasdaq compliance after 128% share price jump
    Greek bulker owner boosts stock back above $1 after being put on notice in July
  • LNG-fuelling sees resurgence in newbuildings in last two months, DNV says
    But choice of methanol is spreading to other sectors and interest in ammonia 'keeps building'
  • Athenian Sea Carriers doubles up on chemical tanker orders in China
    Greek owner returns to Wuchang Shipbuilding for second helping
  • Damen Shipyards sues Dutch government over lost Russian vessel orders
    Shipbuilder seeking compensation for contracts scrapped since Ukraine invasion
  • BW Group banks $92m by selling chunk of BW LPG at discounted price
    Parent wanted disposal to help share liquidity ahead of New York listing
  • Geography trumps geopolitics for Cyprus amid the fog of war
    Losing Russia as a client has not stopped the country's rise as a force in international ship management
  • Greek newcomer orders suezmax tanker newbuildings in China
    Bulker shipowner Gourdomichalis Maritime is said to be behind Flynn Shipping
  • Biofuel bunkers now available in over 80 ports, says Bunker Holdings
    Company says its investments have put the group in a unique position as a marine fuel supplier
  • BW Group hires investment banks to unload $101m of LPG carrier spin-off's shares
    Parent hopes sale of BW LPG shares will help share liquidity ahead of New York listing
  • Bunker Holdings says biofuel bunkers now available in over 80 ports
    Company says its investments have put the group in a unique position as a marine fuel supplier
  • Shandong Shipping auctions off MR tanker, but buyers hold fire in muted market
    Brokers say there are plenty of candidates out there, but higher rates are needed to stop prices sliding
  • MaruFleet venture to drive Marubeni shipowner MMSL's decarbonisation journey
    Partners tell TradeWinds that focusing on quality rather than differences is key to MaruFleet's success
  • Car carrier shortage bodes well for PCTC sector as demand for vehicles drives upwards
    Asia is in the driving seat when it comes to the car carrier market, says Gram Car Carriers CEO Georg Whist

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 4, 2023
  • Silk Way West Airlines to add 9 large freighters this decade
    Azerbaijan cargo airline Silk Way West took delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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