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June 13, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 13, 2023
  • Shyam Jagannathan is the new Director General of Shipping
  • Deendayal Port shuts down due to Cyclone Biparjoy
  • Jeddah new port call in Asyad Line's REX service
  • Multi Modal Logistics Park to come up in Pithampur
  • DCI aiming high in FY24
  • NYK affiliate receives maritime industry's first approval for ambient temperature containment system for liquefied CO2
  • Asia-Pacific Supramax & Panamax time-charter equivalent rates slump
  • Supply chain reliability deteriorates, prompting pulling forward of orders ahead of peak season
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Mandatory submission of export & import permits to carriers for all Singapore shipments under Manifest Reconciliation Statement (MRS) scheme
  • Smartphones among five most exported commodities
  • JNPA SEZ is future-ready
  • Task force formed for fresh logistics cost estimate
  • Quay side operation halted at Pipavav
  • DP World incentivises modal shift to rail in UK
  • APM Terminals extends concession of Kalundborg container terminal & introduces new customer services
  • Terminal charges to rise at Australia's Port Kembla
  • Flanders announces Gateway²Britain to make trade with UK frictionless; important role for Port of Antwerp-Bruges
  • India's GDP seen growing at 6-6.3 pc in Q1: Moody's
  • India, US in talks on mutual duty withdrawal
  • New Mangalore Port's new Scale of Rates
  • N. Korean missile tests seen as threat to commercial shipping

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 13, 2023
  • Waberer's receives 50 lightweight semi-trailers
  • Bringing the birds back to Britain
  • 1,000 reefers to expand MMX service
  • Two logistics groups join forces in East Africa
  • Ten days paid fertility leave
  • Astral Aviation: scheduled flight to Tel Aviv
  • ASI service to boost Pakistan's trade
  • Canada seizes AN-124
  • Volta Trucks launches service centre in UK
  • Expanded activities in Samea region
  • Stena Line to relocate at Port of Gothenburg
  • Kuehne + Nagel: changes in management team
  • Collecting milk without much noise
  • Automatic small parts store to speed up processes
  • Avianca: a VP to head strategic projects
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Driversim for MIT
  • More capacity at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • Late peak season on the cards? Some carriers not giving up hope
  • Cyclone shutters already congested ports on India's busy west coast
  • MSC's next (rumoured) EM takeover to take pulse of M�rsk, CMA CGM
  • Pittsburgh Airport 'on a mission' to attract cargo, with SAF as a lure
  • OceanX: Melting pot
  • Things in ocean freight not as bad as they seem, believes Yang Ming CEO
  • Clearer road or more bumps ahead for US trucking: depends who you ask

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • Patrik Dahlgren joins NCLH as EVP, vessel operations
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) has appointed cruise industry veteran Patrik Dahlgren as its new executive vice president, vessel operations. Dahlgren will oversee marine and technical operations, hotel operations, entertainment,
  • OCI Global will fuel the world's first green methanol powered container vessel
    Amsterdam-headquartered OCI Global (Euronext: OCI) reports that it will be fueling the maiden voyage of the world's first ever green methanol powered containership in a new partnership with A.P. Moller-Maersk. In a
  • Artemis to demonstrate electric foiling CTV at Ørsted wind farm
    Belfast, Northern Ireland, based Artemis Technologies is leading a demonstrator project to prove the offshore wind industry capabilities of its first electric foiling crew transfer vessel (CTV) and daughter craft, the Artemis
  • Ship Repair USA: Where to find funding for repair yard upgrades
    Shipyards are forever looking for ways to find more money for updates, upgrades and new features that will make the shipbuilding and repair process more efficient and cost-effective, and this is especially
  • A2B-online says its bright orange newbuild duo will be very green
    Moerdijk, Netherlands, based A2B-online says that two 650 TEU containerships it has on order at Turkey's Sedef Shipyard have been designed with sustainability in mind and will be equipped with the latest
  • Ship Repair USA: How to quantify and measure propeller damage
    Damage to propellers from ice, debris and corrosion can be a costly fix. Speaking more on this topic at next week's Ship Repair USA conference on June 20-21 in New Orleans is
  • GPA's Lynch: Future of U.S. container trade starts in Port of Savannah
    Domestic and international factors are lining up for the Port of Savannah to set the pace for growth in America's global container trade. That was the message of Georgia Ports Authority (GPA)
  • Corps awards dredging contracts worth over $100 million
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on Friday announced the awards of dredging contracts totaling $100,195,051. Awarded by three separate engineer districts, they went to:

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Container News web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • ABP's Port of Ipswich marks record cargo throughput
    UK's port and terminal operator Associated British Ports (ABP) announced that the Port of Ipswich handled over 1 million tonnes of exports and imports from the start of the year until the end of May 2023. ABP highlighted that it is making 2023 a record-breaking year for the port's role in supporting British trade and Suffolk businesses. More specifically, on Tuesday 30 May, around 13,500 tonnes o
  • DSV introduces internal carbon fee to fund new sustainability projects
    DSV, a global transport and logistics company, has launched a global funding programme to invest in sustainability initiatives across the organisation. More specifically, the internal carbon pricing fee is charged to all DSV subsidiaries, and their contributions will be based on the level of CO2 emissions within their operations. The funds generated are being used to invest into innovation progra
  • Toppling crane crushes Wuhu Shipyard security post, kills three
    Three security officers at Wuhu Shipyard were killed when strong winds caused a gantry crane to topple onto a security post in the Chinese shipyard. A press statement released by Anhui Province's Emergency Management Department said that in the incident on 10 June, around 9.20 pm local time, winds reached force 12, blowing over the 450-tonne crane. Wuhu Shipyard, known for building tankers and bu
  • Italy's main reefer container port leverages technology to reduce rehandling moves
    A provider of cloud-based supply chain execution and visibility technology solutions Kaleris has announced the successful implementation of the Navis N4 Expert Decking solution to manage and optimise yard planning at the Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT). Livorno port's terminal was able to accomplish a lot of goals using N4 Expert Decking as part of its new yard planning strategy such as employing
  • PSA Chennai reaches 10 million TEU milestone
    PSA Chennai in India has recently marked a historic milestone by carrying its 10 millionth container during May 2023. The Indian terminal's strategy for the future is to increase its client base, extend its services, and secure its position as the region's major box terminal. PSA Chennai intends to accomplish this by focusing on the expansion of rail connectivity to connect all major Inland Conta
  • A2B-online orders two sustainable boxships at Turkish shipyard
    A2B-online, a provider of flexible trailer, container and shipping services has announced the construction of two sustainable vessels of 650 TEUs. The company is implementing a fleet revitalisation programme with an eye on the long-term and as it replaces its older tonnage, A2B-online has chosen to construct new boxships focussing on sustainable performance. The new vessels aim to reduce CO2 emis
  • Four STS cranes to boost APM Terminals Mumbai capabilities
    The final batch of equipment at APM Terminals in Mumbai, India arrived on 20 May through the vessel Zhenhua 24, which carried four ship-to-shore (STS) cranes. According to APM Terminals, the crane offloading finished by the end of May. The terminal operator said it is working hard to commission its new equipment and reopen the facility by early September 2023. Also, the company noted it is gettin
  • Cyclone warning: India's major west coast container ports suspend operations
    As "Cyclone Biparjoy" is developing into an extremely severe storm, port authorities on India's Gujarat coast have been told to suspend marine operations until further notice, according to industry sources. The affected ports include Mundra, the country's busiest container handler. "All ships anchored are advised to take all necessary steps for their safety, which include steaming out to high sea
  • Port of Felixstowe receives six new electric rubber-tired gantry cranes
    Hutchison Ports-operated Port of Felixstowe has received six new semi-automated remote-controlled electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RCeRTGs) from Finnish manufacturer Konecranes. This is the first part of Hutchison Ports' order for 17 new cranes at the United Kingdom's major container port. The new cranes were unloaded at the port's Trinity Terminal before being moved to Berths 8 and 9, where
  • French terminal operator orders Kalmar electric reachstackers
    Kalmar has agreed to supply two Kalmar electric reachstackers to French multimodal terminal operator BTM. The machines will be used at Terminal Ouest Provence (TOP), a new multimodal terminal set to open in the second quarter of 2024. The new equipment is expected to arrive at the French terminal in the first quarter of 2024. TOP is a new intermodal terminal being built to the north of Marseille
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances North Europe - America services
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd announced changes in two services, connecting North Europe with Latin and North America. In particular, Hapag-Lloyd's Atlantic Loop 5 (AL5) service, which provides links between North European ports and North American regions, will now include a new weekly eastbound call at the port of St. John in Canada. The updated rotation of the AL5 service will be as follows:
  • HMM bids US$233 million for Hyundai LNG Shipping in diversification move
    South Korea's flagship container carrier HMM is understood to have submitted a KRW300 billion (US$233 million) bid for Hyundai LNG Shipping early in June 2023, as the group is reportedly reducing its dependence on box shipping. Hyundai LNG Shipping, which owns 16 LNG carriers and six very large gas carriers, was originally part of HMM, but was divested back in 2014 when the latter began facing fi
  • Port of Melbourne expansion project to boost yard capacity by 50%
    The expansion project of Melbourne Port's Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) is on schedule to be operational by 2024. After the completion of the US$160 million project, the terminal, operated by International Container Terminals Services, Inc. (ICTSI), is expected to handle two 336-meter container vessels simultaneously, according to the recently appointed VICT CEO Bruno Porchiett
  • US container imports down to pre-pandemic levels
    The United States ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 10.5 million TEUs of containers in the first half, representing a decrease of 22.3% year-on-year. "Import container shipments have returned to the pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019 and appear likely to stay there for a while," commented Ben Hackett, founder of Hackett Associates. Hackett compiles Global Port Tracker reports together wi
  • HHLA enhances box terminal equipment with three STS cranes from Liebherr
    Port equipment manufacturer Liebherr Container Cranes will supply three big dual trolley ship-to-shore container cranes (STS) to German operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) for use at its Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg. "The upgraded cranes represent an important step forward in Liebherr's long-standing relationship with HHLA," said Liebherr in a statement. The newly a

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Splash web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • BW Offshore sheds Espoir Ivoirien FPSO
    BW Offshore has been able to sell one of its three remaining African-based FPSO vessels which it put up for sale.
  • Monjasa adds to fleet with double tanker swoop
    Danish bunker supplier Monjasa has bolstered its operations across West Africa and the Arabian Gulf with a double tanker acquisition. The 2009-built Monjasa Thunder, formerly Solando, has been picked up for $18.5m from Donsotank Rederi, according to VesselsValue data. The 19,991 dwt vessel is currently inbound to Lomé, Togo, following a renewal survey, name change ...
  • Baltic Workboats to build Damen CTVs in Estonia
    Damen has teamed up with Baltic Workboats to build one of its CTV models in Estonia for use in the offshore wind market.
  • Ocean Wilsons reviewing Wilson Sons ownership
    London-listed Ocean Wilsons Holdings has launched a strategic review of its Brazilian maritime services subsidiary, Wilson Sons. The Bermudian investment firm said in a filing that the review, which will consider all potential strategic options, is currently at an early stage and there can be no certainty as to its outcome. Ocean Wilsons owns 57% ...
  • Fredriksen buying DOF stake in upcoming IPO
    Shipping magnate John Fredriksen has committed to buying DOF shares for around $23.2M in the upcoming IPO.
  • A2B-online books multi-fuel containerships in Turkey
    European shortsea container carrier A2B-online has revealed an order at Sedef Shipyard in Turkey for the construction of two 650 teu eco-design containerships. The Dutch-based company, which operates seven boxships, said the new units have been designed with sustainability in mind and will be equipped with the latest technologies to reduce CO2 emissions significantly by ...
  • GC Rieber Shipping to distribute Shearwater stake to shareholders
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has moved to give its stake in offshore seismic firm Shearwater Geoservices to investors. The Oslo-listed shipowner is proposing a distribution of 5m shares equal to 8.5% stake it owns in Shearwater as an extraordinary dividend. GC Rieber said it plans to distribute one share in Shearwater for every 17.22 shares ...
  • Jan De Nul fixes wind farm installation duo to RWE
    Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has sealed a long-term deal with German utility RWE for two of its next-generation offshore wind installation vessels. The deal covers the exclusive and long-term charter of the heavy lift vessel Les Alizés and the world's largest jackup installation unit, Voltaire. RWE said that both vessels can be used ...
  • New partnership formed to produce green hydrogen offshore Spain and Portugal
    French renewable hydrogen producer Lhyfe has joined forces with Spanish renewables utility Capital Energy to develop offshore renewable hydrogen projects in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, the two companies said will work together to create hydrogen production sites at some of the 7.5 GW offshore wind farm sites currently being developed by Capital Energy ...
  • Nancy Karigithu: My bid to make the IMO more proactive
    In just over a month shipping will find out who its next chief regulator will be with voting for the next secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) scheduled for July 18, and the winner set to take the reins from incumbent Kitack Lim from January 1 next year. Seven people from four continents have ...
  • GMS scores two contract extensions
    Gulf Marine Services has won two contract extensions in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
  • Tension remains high along the US west coast
    The war of words between employers and unions at ports along the US west coast continued over the weekend. However, at key terminals there were signs of greater productivity after more than a week of disruption that has caused serious concern among shippers. The employers in the form of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) said ...
  • Three killed as violent storm topples Wuhu Shipyard gantry crane
    Three people were killed at Wuhu Shipyard in China after heavy winds toppled a crane, as storms caused damage across the country. The deaths occurred after the 450-tonne gantry crane keeled over on Saturday into the security post where the three staff were stationed. Local news outlets report, citing the Emergency Management Department of Anhui province, ...
  • PGS survey contract terminated
    Norwegian seismic player PGS has been informed during the weekend of a 3D survey contract termination involving the . The 2013-built Ramform Titan was contracted by an unnamed major international energy company in late March. The vessel was supposed to begin mobilization for a 3D exploration survey in June with the acquisition to be completed ...
  • NMG Energy sells aframax for $38m
    In the last couple of years, Greek owner NMG Energy has been one of the most active Greek owners in S&P, raking in millions as a smart asset player. In 2022, VesselsValue listed 11 ships out and four in, while in 2021, 10 ships were added while nine ships were sold. The year 2023 appears ...
  • MSC seeks 8,000 teu newbuild series
    The world's largest containerline, Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), is shopping again in Asia for more newbuilds. Maersk Broker is reporting MSC has approached top yards in China and South Korea for a new series of dual-fuelled 8,000 teu ships, with MSC tipped to be enquiring for both LNG and methanol dual-fuel vessels. MSC, which recently ...
  • Meadway orders handysize bulker at Oshima
    Greek owner Meadway Shipping & Trading has contracted Oshima Shipbuilding for a handysize bulker newbuild, taking its orderbook at Japanese shipyards to eight. No price has been revealed for the 42,300 dwt vessel that the Costas Dellaportas-led outfit expects to deliver in the first quarter of 2026. Handysize newbuilds averaged about $30m this month, as ...
  • Replacement tanker tonnage urgently required
    The skewed demographics of the world's tanker fleet will lead to a shortage of available tonnage in the years ahead, according to a new report from brokers Gibson. A mix of ships trading for longer lifetimes thanks to the growth of the dark fleet hauling Russian cargoes, combined with a minimal orderbook has made for ...
  • Leadership change at Eneti's Seajacks
    Eneti's Seajacks has appointed Sebastian Brooke as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect. Brooke will step up from the chief operating officer position to take over from Blair Ainslie, who has decided to retire after 17 years with the company. The duo formed Seajacks in 2007, and today the UK-based firm has a ...
  • New journalist joins the Splash ranks
    After a global search spanning six months, Splash can reveal today the latest journalist to join the ranks of the fast expanding shipping media company. Bojan Lepic, who hails from Bosnia, is an English language professor turned journalist with years of experience

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • Bulk carrier detentions on the rise
    The industry group says its members have better performance than the overall average in terms of detentions and deficiencies based...
  • Disruption resumes in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
    After reporting the situation in US west coast ports has 'improved' on Friday - with the exception of Seattle -...
  • Maersk secures bio-methanol for first dual-fuel vessel's maiden voyage
    The 2,100 teu feeder boxship will bunker with bio-methanol for its maiden voyage from South Korea's Ulsan to Copenhagen in Denmark
  • US set to cross $250m in sales of Iranian oil
    The US has sold seized Iranian cargos worth $207m since 2020, court documents show, although a legal challenge is keeping...
  • Delaying IMO action will increase decarbonisation costs and risk fragmented regulation, UN warns
    The UN Conference on Trade and Development has published its expert review on proposed measures to tackle shipping's decarbonisation under the...
  • Box spot rates give up gains as demand remains subdued
    Gains made in early June have fallen away. Peak season expectations are being lowered
  • Methanol boxship orderbook hits 92 vessels as shortsea operator adds feeder duo
    Small feeder newbuildings will be deployed between Moerdijk, Netherlands and Immingham, UK, and feature methanol-capable propulsion together with a hybrid...
  • SGX looks to develop the BDI as hedging tool
    The lockdown era shone a light on shipping and financial names wanted to be involved but did not know which...
  • OS 35 master gets four-month suspended sentence for Gibraltar collision
    The 53-year-old captain, who has been on bail since his arrest, is due for sentencing later this week in relation to...
  • The week in charts: Increase in incidents of deaths at sea | Russia's dark fleet tankers shift class to India Shipping Register | Carriers' market shares drops post-pandemic
    Capesize rates recover, bauxite trades remain strong even as Indonesia bans exports, US import volumes to continue rising sequentially
  • UN secures insurance cover for FSO Safer operations
    Fidelis MGU has been appointed lead underwriter in a complicated cover for the UN-led operation to safely remove oil from...
  • Ukraine government approves maritime compensation scheme
    Ukrainian officials hope the $500m insurance fund will enable trade outside the framework of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in...
  • The week in newbuildings: Alternative fuel ships provide lion's share of orders
    Shipowners are increasingly ordering new tonnage that is capable of operating on alternative fuels from the outset, or with varying...
  • Bullish outlook remains for tankers, despite Opec+ supply cuts
    China's economy recovery has failed to impress so far, but its demand for crude is expected to have a seasonal...
  • Italian special forces board Türkiye-flagged ro-ro to stop hijack
    Italian armed forces have stormed the Türkiye-flagged Galata Seaways to stop an attempted hijack by 15 individuals armed with knives...
  • Tanker sector facing looming shortage, warns Gibson
    Year-to-date orders for aframaxes and long range twos are at their highest since 2017. There have also been a few...
  • Three killed as gantry crane crashes down in strong wind at China's Wuhu Shipyard
    The 450-tonne crane was not in use at the time of the accident and an investigation is underway
  • Türkiye raises transit fee for straits
    The decision is intended to increase foreign exchange revenues for Türkiye, as the Turkish lira has been sharply depreciating against...
  • Daily Briefing
    Decarbonisation is shipping's D-Day | Increase in incidents of deaths at sea | Dark tankers await clearance into China's oil...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • Maritime employers seek White House help with West Coast contract impasse
    The Pacific Maritime Association hopes Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su can get ILWU negotiators to move closer to a level of wage increases that puts an agreement within reach.
  • Maersk makes 'gap filler' move to secure green methanol for new vessel
    The deal made by the carrier highlights the challenges of securing the supply of green methanol from a global market that is in its infancy.
  • ILWU Canada, employers keep up talks as they await results of strike vote
    Canada's International Longshore and Warehouse Union are set to meet with employers this week, while the union tallies the results of a strike authorization vote.
  • Summer doldrums pressure MPV sector, but long-term view positive
    Sentiment is more positive in the longer term, with industry observers predicting a rebound in rates from 2024 onwards due to stronger cargo volumes and tight tonnage supply.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • OCI Global to fuel first ever green methanol container ship for Maersk
    Exclusive deal ensures fuel supply for Maersk Solstice's debut this summer
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings creates post focused on newbuildings and refurbishment
    Role will be filled by Robin Lindsay, former vice president of vessel operations
  • Grimaldi boosts Greek holdings with second state port buy
    Italian shipping major has so far spent more than €160m on two government-owned terminals in Greece
  • Turkish shipbuilding steps up a gear with Tersan tanker order
    Methanol-fuelled chemical vessels will be the biggest tankers to be built in Turkey in several years
  • Monjasa buys product tanker double in 'challenging' S&P market
    Capture of Swedish and Singaporean ships will boost bunkering capability in West Africa and the Middle East
  • UN working 'day and night' to boost Black Sea grain exports, says Abdullah Dashti
    Russia warns of long-term impact on the UN-backed programme after ammonia pipeline blast
  • In pictures: Sun shines on shipping at TradeWinds party
    Reception on the Christian Radich brings out famous names from around the world
  • Streetwise: A ho-hum shareholder meeting is music to the ears of Seaways management
    This week's Streetwise takes you to International Seaways' annual shareholders meeting, where the potential for open conflict yielded to the status quo - for now
  • BW Offshore sells another FPSO as divestment continues
    Espoir Ivoirien was sold for $20m, one of seven ships the company is looking to shed
  • Market analysis: Has the bubble burst on Japanese dry bulk sale and leaseback deals?
    Higher interest rates, currency concerns and lower demand have led to a halving of market
  • Nimbler Uni-Tankers seals massive turnaround with record profit
    Danish product tanker player says streamlining measures and strong markets have filled its coffers
  • A2B-online inks debut newbuild deal for eco-feeder container ships at Turkish yard
    Company's first order involves 650-teu ships with multi-fuel methanol propulsion
  • Hong Kong recycling convention on the brink after Bangladesh backing
    One more major flag state poised to sign up and mandate the Hong Kong Convention
  • Leif Hoegh leaves Hoegh LNG board after 17 years as new directors come in
    Martine Vice Holter also being replaced by new Hoegh Capital boss Eric den Besten
  • Coach is the company that works with less data to get more results
    CEO says mass of data is unnecessary when you have real ships' information to benchmark against
  • Co-founder Sebastian Brooke takes over as CEO at Eneti's Seajacks
    Former boss and co-founder Blair Ainslie is retiring from UK wind vessel owner
  • Finland's Eckero seeks to cut costs with $22m bond buyback in Oslo
    Cargo ship and ropax owner has money to spend on expensive debt
  • Russian crude cargo arrives in Pakistan after deal struck
    UAE and Marshall Islands-owned tankers are set to discharge Urals crude this week as Russia opens new market for its oil
  • VLCC rates spike 31% as tonnage lists shorten in busier market
    Modern vessels are earning more than $50,000 per day but US inventory stocking could cloud the horizon
  • Hannisdahl brings in Nordea's Flem ahead of Gersemi shipping fund launch
    Norwegian shipping investor adds vessel finance executive from Nordea
  • Container lines urged to go blue in green energy shift
    It might not fit their eco-marketing goals, but fossil-based fuel may make more sense
  • Niki Shipping gives HKC-compliant Indian recyclers some much-needed tonnage to chomp on
    MSC Nicole is one of two ships that cash buyers say has been sold for scrap over the past week
  • High risk insurance cover for 'time bomb' tanker placed in London
    Fidelis MGU named as lead underwriter for comprehensive insurance package
  • BW LPG lunching $50m buyback effort by asking for share offers
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner wants shareholders to make an offer to the company in repurchase effort
  • GC Rieber Shipping giving away $51m Shearwater stake to shareholders
    Norwegian shipowner continuing its pivot into wind shipping by offloading holding in seismic survey spin-off
  • Ukraine agrees compensation scheme for ships damaged by Russian invasion
    Up to $547m has been set aside for the initiative which is hoped will encourage shipowners to remain in the country
  • Podcast: Ocean industries limber up for the burgeoning carbon capture and storage opportunity
    Audio edition of Green Seas visits Nor-Shipping to ask experts about how maritime can capitalise on CCS
  • Sun shines on shipping at TradeWinds party
    Reception on the Christian Radich brings out famous names from around the world
  • Has the bubble burst on Japanese dry bulk sale and leaseback deals?
    Higher interest rates, currency concerns and lower demand has led to a noticeable fall in deals
  • Capesize bulker market gains 36% as iron ore demand rises
    Higher exports of bauxite from Guinea also boost rates, according to an analyst
  • Three killed after shipbuilding gantry crane topples at Wuhu Shipyard
    Hurricane-force winds capsize 450-tonne gantry crane at Chinese yard
  • Italian special forces board ro-ro vessel to catch stowaways
    Cameras spotted illegal immigrants below deck carrying 'sharp' objects
  • Lack of orders means tanker market faces tonnage shortfall, warns Gibson
    Sector may find itself in a similar situation as the oil industry, with a lack of supply to meet existing demand

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • FedEx pilots take another step toward 30% pay raise
    The board of the FedEx pilots union has endorsed a contract agreement and sent it to members for an up-or-down vote.
  • Profiting from sanctions: Shipping premiums surge for Russian oil
    Mainstream European tanker owners that are willing to load Russian oil are far outperforming the broader market.
  • US airport agent AGI plans South America expansion
    Alliance Ground International is on an acquisition spree that aims to take it from a midsize domestic ground handler to a global service provider at airports around the world.

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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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