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Exim India web site
JULY 20, 2023
  • 'We are committed to building on Sarjak Container Lines' success'
  • IMO & IAPH in MoU for ship-port cooperation
  • DPA presented 'Pioneer Industry - Maritime Services' award
  • HDC Bulk Terminal bags 30-year concession
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges says gaining market share in container handling despite unstable economic conditions
  • Exports likely to be hit by new EU subsidy rules
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  • CBIC issues clarification on ITC claims on services provided by HO to its branches
  • China's economy grows just 0.8 pc in Q2
  • India to set up LNG terminal in Iraq
  • Smart shipping container market seen growing

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 20, 2023
  • Tanks flow thanks to new platform

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 19, 2023
  • Union rejects mediator's plan to end Canadian west coast port strike
  • Supply chain in the era of the new 'NOT normal'
  • With 122 new ships on the way, CMA CGM has Maersk in its sights
  • Missed pension and benefit payments pushes Yellow toward 'fatal' strike
  • Bunkering fraud cost $5bn and disabled 600 ships last year
  • New freighter operators could find they're landing in a tough market
  • UK gave £690,000 subsidy to Volga-Dnepr after Russia's invasion

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Marine Log web site
JULY 19, 2023
  • Russia follows grain deal pull out with missile strikes, demands and threats to merchant ships
    Following two nights of missile and drone strikes that reportedly destroyed 60,000 tonnes of grain in Ukraine's port of Odesa region, Russian President Vladmir Putin today set out his demands for renewing
  • NTSB releases report on fishing vessel Grace Marie sinking
    The failure of the doubler-plated hull under the engine room likely caused the flooding and sinking of the 1978-built fishing vessel Grace Marie near Gloucester, Mass., last year, the National Transportation Safety
  • Key Equipment Finance leads $177.5 million Pasha Hawaii financing
    Superior, Colo., based Key Equipment Finance, a division of KeyBank, reports that it recently served as the lead arranger of a group syndication providing $177.5 million in financing for Pasha Hawaii's second
  • B.C. port strike resumes as union walks away from tentative deal
    Collective bargain works, until it doesn't. The tentative deal between the British Columbia Marine Employers Association (BCMEA) and the ILWU Canada announced July 14, didn't last long and striking workers were back
  • Birdon America awards first Waterway Commerce Cutter (WCC) subcontracts
    Denver-based Birdon America, Inc. a subsidiary of Australia's Birdon Pty Ltd, reports that it has awarded a first round of major subcontracts in support its $1.187 billion contract to design and build
  • Green methanol supply chain starts coming together
    When LNG first started gaining traction as a marine fuel, there was a lot of talk about chickens in eggs around issues of supply, demand an infrastructur

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Container News web site
JULY 19, 2023
  • Steady cargo volumes at Port Houston
    Port Houston handled 315,983 TEUs in June 2023, making the total for the year so far more than 1.8 million TEUs, a decrease of just 2% compared to last year's record-breaking year. Houston's loaded exports continue to lead the way, with 673,228 TEUs through the first half of the year. This is an increase of 12% compared to the same period in 2022. At the same time, loaded imports are down 7%. Add
  • Port of Tacoma accelerates net zero emission target by 10 years
    The Port of Tacoma Commission voted unanimously to phase out greenhouse gas emissions under the port's direct control by 2040, accelerating the target from 2050. More specifically, the commission addressed what are called scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gases, which represent direct emissions from Port-owned and operated buildings and vehicles, and electricity purchased for Port facilities. This c
  • Maersk opens new Atlanta air cargo hub
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has inaugurated a new 11,450 m² (123,000 ft²) air freight gateway near Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) in Georgia, US. The new gateway offers direct planeside recovery with immediate unit load device (ULD) transfers to the new facility, according to Maersk's announcement. "Our Atlanta facility enhances our offering, providing customers with superior sup
  • SC Ports sees 2.6 million TEUs in fiscal year 2023
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) handled nearly 2.6 million TEUs and 1.4 million pier containers in fiscal year 2023 (1 July - 30 June). SC Ports noted that while this is a 10% decrease from the fiscal year 2022, when pandemic spending drove an extraordinary freight boom, volumes are up 1% from the fiscal year 2021, which was a "more ordinary year". Additionally, SC Ports handled 203,091 TEUs and
  • IMO appoints new Secretary-General
    The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council elected Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco of the Republic of Panama as the new Secretary-General for the next four years. Valesco's term will begin on 1 January 2024, after the termination of the contract of the current Secretary-General, Kitack Lim on 31 December 2023. The decision was made during the 129th session of the IMO Council, which i
  • DACHSER accelerates zero-emission initiatives in Europe
    DACHSER Netherlands is putting its first e-trucks into operation. The company believes it is an important step on the road to zero-emission deliveries in the future "Zero Emissions Zones" for urban logistics (ZES zones) in the European country. The first e-truck that DACHSER Netherlands is now using in Waddinxveen is the Volvo Electric FL 4x2. With this battery-electric truck, the logistics provi
  • Carriers on India-Europe trade see no rate slide letup ahead of FAK hike plans
    The market outlook for container carriers operating on India-Europe trades appears to be darkening with no let-up seen in the freight rate erosion. Average rate levels on the trade lane have hit new lows over the past week, compared with the averages reported earlier this month. According to market sources, booking rates from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or Mundra in India to Felixstowe or London Gateway i
  • New CEO at Jordan's Aqaba Container Terminal
    Harald Nijhof has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Jordan's Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the gateway for import and export cargo trading between the Levant region and the rest of the world. Harald Nijhof will succeed Soren Jensen, who has led ACT, which is part of Maersk-owned APM Terminals, for the previous two years. Nijhof has experience in the maritime industry br
  • Maersk builds new distribution center in Singapore
    Maersk began construction works on a new distribution centre of more than 100,000 m² (1.1 million ft²) in Jurong West aiming to strengthen its omnichannel-fulfillment capabilities in Singapore. The ground-breaking ceremony was held today (19 July) and the facility is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025. The new World Gateway 2 distribution center is located in the industrial are
  • ONE launches new intra-Asia service
    Singapore-headquartered ocean carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) will launch a new service connecting Thailand, Vietnam, China and Japan. The new direct service Thailand Hakata Express (THX) will have the following port rotation: Bangkok (Thailand) - Laem Chabang (Thailand) - Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) - Nansha (China) - Hakata (Japan) - Osaka (Japan) - Kobe (Japan) The container shipping company sai
  • SeaLead opens new office in India
    SeaLead has announced the establishment of a new office in Mumbai, India, aiming to expand its operations in South Asia. SeaLead said the Mumbai office is expected to be a significant centre in the company's operations, providing a variety of solutions to address the rising demands of local consumers. The new office, led by Shiva Mahadevan, managing director for South Asia and the Middle East at
  • COSCO Shipping Ports reports steady box volumes
    COSCO Shipping Ports Limited (CSPL) reported a slight increase of 0.8% in its total container throughput in June, compared with the same month last year, reaching 8,963,000 TEUs. Shanghai Mingdong Terminal saw a strong rebound this month due to the low base effect caused by serious waves of Covid during the same period last year, while throughput at CSP Wuhan Terminal, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal and
  • Port of Tyne secures US$130 million refinancing package
    Port of Tyne has successfully secured a US$130 million (GB£100 million) refinancing package in collaboration with the UK Infrastructure Bank, Pricoa Private Capital, and Lloyds Bank. This 10-year financing arrangement sets a national precedent for a British major trust port, further reinforcing the Port of Tyne's commitment to green energy and smart logistics. Under this new financing package, th
  • Canada port strike resumes
    The port workers' strike on the West Coast of Canada has resumed after the disapproval of the tentative four-year wage agreement . International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada Longshore Caucus has voted down the mediators' recommended Terms of Settlement, as it does not believe the recommendations had the ability to protect dock workers' jobs. "Our position since day one has been
  • WeFreight expands in Mexico
    WeFreight, a logistics solutions provider, has announced the official launch of its operations in Mexico. Experienced executive Miguel Trejo, who will be the managing director of WeFreight Mexico, commented, "Mexico is a dynamic market with a growing economy, and we are delighted to be part of its logistics future. We are committed to leveraging our extensive experience and industry knowledge to

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Splash web site
JULY 19, 2023
  • Corio sets sights on Philippine offshore wind
    Corio Generation, an offshore wind portfolio company of Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG) is looking to add to its fast-growing offshore wind pipeline across the Asia-Pacific with project proposals for upcoming auctions in the Philippines. The government of the archipelago of more than 7,600 islands is looking to reach a target of 35% renewables in ...
  • SBM Offshore targets floating wind in Nova Scotia
    Dutch-based SBM Offshore and Ireland's renewable project developer DP Energy have set up a joint venture to pursue floating offshore wind energy opportunities off Nova Scotia, Canada. The duo said they would work to support Nova Scotia's ambitious climate action targets and "contribute meaningfully" to the phasing out of coal from the grid. The Canadian ...
  • Canada dockworkers ordered to end strike
    A renewed strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada has been declared illegal following a ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). Canada's labour minister, Seamus O'Regan, said in a tweet the labour watchdog ordered that the union cease and desist any strike activity because it did not provide 72-hour notice. The ...
  • Agricore signs for pair of kamsarmaxes at Chengxi Shipyard
    Chinese owner Agricore Shipping is expanding its fleet of bulk carriers with a newbuilding deal at the domestic yard. The secondhand buyer has selected CSSC-affiliated Chengxi Shipyard for its first pair of kamsarmax newbuilds scheduled for delivery in 2026. Established in 2016, the Qingdao-based outfit entered shipowning with its first bulker buy at auction in ...
  • MAN developing methanol retrofit solution for medium-speed engines
    Ship engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions will start developing retrofit solutions for medium-speed marine engines as part of a research association including WTZ Ro�lau Gmbh and TU-Darmstadt. The three-year research project called CliNeR-ECo is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action with initial work already underway. CliNeR-ECo will develop concepts ...
  • Port of Tacoma shortens net zero target by a decade
    The Port of Tacoma will phase out greenhouse gas emissions under its direct control by 2040, accelerating the target from 2050. The commission addressed Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gases, which represent direct emissions from Port-owned and operated buildings and vehicles, and electricity purchased for Port facilities. This contrasts with Scope 3 emissions, which ...
  • Gram Car Carriers increases stake in managed car carrier
    Norwegian tonnage provider Gram Car Carriers (GCC) has bought an additional interest in one of its managed ships. GCC made two separate announcements stating that it would acquire 39% and 15.9% equity ownership in Gram Car AS, a single-purpose company owning the pure car truck carrier . The 39% stake in the 2010-built 5,000 ceu ...
  • Study suggests 39% of all bunkers have fuel content discrepancies
    FuelTrust has released a new report examining bunker discrepancies in the maritime industry, which includes examples of unethical practices and fraudulent activities related to bunkering. FuelTrust's analysis found that between 2021 and 2022, more than 39% of global bunkers exhibited a fuel content delta of 2% or more compared to the amounts stated in their ...
  • Sinopec fleet renewal plans gain momentum
    Sinopec's fleet renewal plans are taking shape as it offloads another ageing tanker. Splash reported recently that the Chinese oil and gas player released one tanker, shaving off the 47,000 dwt, Beacon Hill, an 18-year-old, Onomichi-built ship, for $19m. Broking sources now reveal the same sized, 2003-built, Phoenix Hill, has also been sold for around ...
  • Lomar bulks up with supramax and kamsarmax buys
    Lomar Shipping continues to grow its bulk carrier fleet with the addition of two more Chinese-built vessels. The UK-based shipping subsidiary of Libra Group has purchased the 2010-built supramax Chris from Greece's Seadar Shipmanagement for a reported price of $12.5m. The Cosco Guangdong-built 56,838 dwt ship will be renamed the Rome Trader. Libra has also ...
  • Capital Maritime orders world's largest LCO2 carriers from Hyundai
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai, has won an order for two world's largest liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers from Greece-based Capital Maritime Group. The contract for the construction of two 22,000 cubic metre LCO2 carriers awarded by the Evangelos Marinakis-led company is worth KRW 179bn ($141,5m). The carriers will ...
  • Europe's banking retreat from ship finance continues
    An annual survey from Greece has shown how the market share of European banks as a source of global ship finance has dropped below 50% for the first time with notable scaling back in the sector from the likes of HSBC and across Germany. Banks as a whole remain far less committed to funding shipping ...
  • Nexans wins $1.6bn EuroAsia Interconnector contract
    French cabling specialist Nexans has won a €1.43bn ($1.6bn) contract to deliver the section of the EuroAsia Interconnector that connects Greece and Cyprus. The 2,000 MW project will link the grids of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus and, once completed, will be the longest and deepest interconnector in the world with a bi-pole length of 900 ...
  • China Gas teams with CSSC Shipping and Wah Kwong for pair of LNG newbuilds
    Subsidiaries of China Gas Holdings, Hong Kong's CSSC Shipping and Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings have sealed a joint venture agreement to acquire a pair of LNG carrier newbuilds. The JV will set up two vessel-owning vehicles to order the vessels at a third-party shipbuilder, China Gas Holdings said in a regulatory filing. The company's ...
  • German owners sign up for fresh MPP tonnage
    German owners Nordic Hamburg and Briese Schiffahrt have signed a series of orders for up to eight multipurpose vessels in China. Clarksons is reporting Nordic booked four 850 teu geared MPP heavy lift units at Huanghai Shipbuilding for delivery across 2025 and 2026. Founded in 2006, a diversified owner of 18 ships according to ship ...
  • Container rate platforms stack up
    Two new box rate platforms have launched this week, adding to the wide array of container pricing data available today. Graham Parker, who sold digital freight platform Kontainers to Descartes Systems Group three years ago, has debuted Ship Angel this week, an AI-enabled container rate management platform, which has been bolstered by the acquisition of ...
  • JR Shipping and Polferries units form offshore wind partnership
    Netherlands-based SeaZip Offshore Service has teamed up with PZB Offshore a subsidiary of Polish Baltic Shipping to jointly offer services focused on offshore wind projects in Poland and the Baltic States. Founded in 2010, SeaZip is part of JR Shipping and its offshore service and support vessels are managed by the shipping group's shipmanagement division. ...
  • Barakah Offshore awarded contract extensions by four clients
    Malaysian offshore service provider Barakah Offshore Petroleum has secured more work with for of its clients. The Bursa Malaysia-listed firm said its unit PBJV has been awarded maintenance, construction and modification contract extensions by Sapura Exploration and Production now Jadestone Energy, Hess Exploration and Production, Petrofac and IPC Malaysia. The contracts were due to expire ...
  • Ignazio Messina sells last conros
    Brokers report Italy's Ignazio Messina & Co has sold its last four 2,920 teu large conros to Abu Dhabi Ports for an en bloc price of $400m, far more than the $294m the owner paid for the ships when ordering them in South Korea nine years ago. The Jolly Coral, Jolly Palladio, Jolly Titanio and ...
  • Canada port strike resumes
    The strike along Canada's west coast is back on after a dockworker union yesterday rejected a four-year wage deal agreed with employers last week. The Canada branch of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU Canada) said the deal, struck with the help of federal mediators last week, was for too long a period and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 19, 2023
  • Overcapacity and insufficient demand dim box shipping prospects
    An oversupply of vessels is not being matched by increased demand, experts say. US retail sales are growing but inventories...
  • Chaos and confusion as ILWU Canada issues strike notice, then removes it
    ILWU Canada issued a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday after a tribunal ruled its abrupt resumption of strike activities on...
  • Boxship recycling set to take off before scrap prices take a tumble
    Sales of containerships for recycling remain well below forecasted levels, although a surge in activity is expected soon, especially as...
  • Shipowners enjoying favourable H&M market, but seeing reduced capacity in war risk
    Cover still to be had for Ukraine calls, but that is a minority concern
  • Canadian tribunal rules dockworkers' renewed strike is illegal
    A Canadian tribunal has ordered ILWU dockworkers to cease and desist from participating in strike action because the union did...
  • Ship prices have not reached bottom yet, forum hears
    Forum hears that the driving forces behind the high returns of the past several years are 'unpredictable and non-replicable'
  • Ukraine proposes alternative grain corridor amid Russian attacks on Odesa
    The US is also involved in talks to explore alternative routes to help Ukraine continue grain exports, although any such...
  • Logistics integration M&As 'a monumental waste' of money
    The trend for logistics integration by way of mergers and acquisitions will reverse at some point. Carriers will one day...
  • Rio Tinto iron ore shipments fall on the year amid China headwinds
    Rio Tinto's iron ore shipments dropped by 1% year on year to 79.1m tonnes in the second quarter, while weaker...
  • Competition for seafarer competence is shipowners' latest challenge
    Danica chief executive Henrik Jensen sees officer sourcing policies changing to encompass a more international approach, rather than the more...
  • Europe urged to do more to secure emissions reductions
    The FuelEU Maritime law is a welcome step towards decarbonisation. But an environmental report says shipping will still overshoot Paris...
  • Daily Briefing
    Arsenio Dominguez wins vote to become next IMO secretary-general | Maersk Broker set to be sold to Clarksons as shareholders...
  • From houses to ships: China's economic struggle is a story of confidence
    Beijing must make people believe that it will respect businesses, revive its skilled diplomacy and bring a more prosperous life...
  • Unstable economy affects Antwerp-Bruges throughput
    The unified port of Antwerp-Bruges has gained market share, but in a falling market. Few segments saw increased volumes in...
  • Canada strikes resume as ILWU rejects tentative agreement
    Canada's west coast ports shut down box operations again as the ILWU rejects a tentative agreement. The union says the...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 19, 2023
  • Longshore workers at Western Canadian ports returning to work, for now
    The rejection of last week's tentative contract deal by a caucus of ILWU Canada narrows the prospects of a resolution without one imposed by Parliament through back-to-work legislation.
  • Longshore labor unrest a new daily fact of life for North American shippers
    Part of the new dynamic on the waterfront reflects wider transportation labor activism where rail, aviation, trucking and longshore workers have achieved or are seeking to achieve substantial enhancements in pay and work rules, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Maersk grows air freight services with opening of Atlanta hub
    The 123,000-square-foot warehouse will also serve as a forward staging area for the carrier's South Carolina-based flight operations that link the southeast US to Germany, China and South Korea.
  • J.B. Hunt says intermodal peak season outlook murky despite June momentum
    That mismatch between container supply and demand has forced intermodal providers to stack boxes, with J.B. Hunt saying it parked about 18% of its container fleet in the first half of the year.
  • Technology providers partner to improve breakbulk rail tracking
    The desire to improve rail and intermodal visibility for bulk and breakbulk customers has led transportation management software provider IntelliTrans to partner with hardware vendor Nexxiot.
  • J.B. Hunt says intermodal peak season murky despite June momentum
    That mismatch between container supply and demand has forced intermodal providers to stack boxes, with J.B. Hunt saying it parked about 18% of its container fleet in the first half of the year.
  • UPDATE: Longshore workers at Western Canadian ports returning to work, for now
    The rejection of last week's tentative contract deal by a caucus of ILWU Canada narrows the prospects of a resolution without one imposed by Parliament through back-to-work legislation.
  • Asia-Europe blank sailings hit two-year low despite sluggish market
    Ocean carriers are showing a lack of urgency to blank sailings even as China's exports weaken and new vessels continue to come online.
  • Focus turns to Parliament after western Canada port strike resumes
    The rejection of last week's tentative contract deal by a caucus of ILWU Canada narrows the prospects of a resolution without one imposed by Parliament through back-to-work legislation.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 19, 2023
  • American Seafoods strikes deal with US to slash fine in Jones Act fight
    Shipping and logistics affiliates companies agreed to pay $9.5m to settle more than $400m over the alleged use of rail line to get around domestic shipping law
  • Canada tribunal says West Coast strike is illegal, so union plans a new one
    ILWU Canada gives 72-hour notice to return to picket lines at terminals from Victoria to Alaska border
  • Striking again: Canada's West Coast union tears up tentative agreement that reopened ports
    Workers are back at the picket line across ports in British Columbia after ILWU caucus refuses to put tentative deal to a vote
  • Major software investor pumps $42m into maritime tech firm Sedna
    Deal brings Sedna's total funding to $86m even as investors become more cautious about pumping money into digital tech for shipping
  • Back on strike: Canada's West Coast union tears up tentative agreement that reopened ports
    Workers are back at the picket line across ports in British Columbia after ILWU caucus refuses to put tentative deal to a vote
  • Russia formally warns ships, flag states to steer clear of Ukraine
    Vessels approaching war-torn country will be considered potential military targets, Moscow declares
  • A matter of time: Cruise aims to change IMO's 'inappropriate' carbon intensity equation
    Green Seas newsletter explores proposal aimed at adjusting how global regulation is applied to the unique business of providing the 'complete vacation experience'
  • Broking panel would be hit by Clarksons and Maersk Broker tie-up
    Any merger of two big desks would come at a crucial juncture for the container ship charter market
  • Russian oil tankers set rare course for Northern Sea Route in strategic shift
    Aframaxes leave Baltic ports bound for Chinese port of Rizhao in short-cut across the top of the world
  • Bunker contamination disabled 600 ships at cost of $5bn over last year, report says
    FuelTrust claims more than one-third of deliveries showed discrepancies in content
  • Japan P&I Club back in profit after supplementary calls
    Sale of office building also raises additional cash to balance the books
  • Wah Kwong enters LNG via newbuilding venture with CSSC Shipping and China Gas
    Asian groups form joint venture to charter gas duo to China Gas unit for up to 20 years
  • Arsenio Dominguez: I'm not afraid of change at the IMO
    Newly elected secretary-general pledges to make IMO more transparent follows criticisms of the 'cosy' shipping club in London
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Maritime splashes $145m on world's biggest CO2 carriers at Hyundai Mipo
    Greek owner moves into growing sector with $145m deal in South Korea
  • CMA CGM tipped to overtake Maersk as second largest liner operator
    Having been leapfrogged by MSC, the Danish carrier could be pushed into third place
  • Comment: Troubled IMO opts for a safe pair of hands and elects a leader who can get results
    Criticism over decarbonisation progress has spurred the choice of a candidate who knows the issues and politics inside out
  • Gram takes control of managed NRP car carrier at bargain price
    Norwegian tonnage provider builds on stake in Mediterranean Sea bought last week
  • Demand question: Gasum-chartered LNG carrier 'circled in Baltic' with Russian gas
    Finnish energy company resumes Russian purchases but blames lower demand for uncertain ship destination
  • US lightering companies 'afraid' to touch Iranian oil on Greek tanker Suez Rajan
    Reprisals feared if crude discharged from Empire Navigation ship in Texas
  • Russia widens missile, drone attacks on Odesa port infrastructure
    Renewed, intensified strikes suggest that rail, road and barge are the only realistic ways to get grain out of Ukraine
  • Demand question: Gasum-chartered LNG carrier 'circling in Baltic' with Russian gas
    Finnish energy company resumes Russian purchases but blames lower demand for uncertain ship destination
  • Atlantic product tanker rates skyrocket 65% in a day as Europe activity hots up
    Strength in the US Gulf Coast market is expected to draw empty vessels from New York for triangular trade
  • Pareto Bank grows shipping book despite 'steep' loan repayments by owners
    Offshore lending back with a bang at niche financier, with two corporate deals closed
  • Sonatrach tries again with new management tender for only VLCC
    Algerian shipowner issues fresh call for experienced tanker operator
  • Agricore Shipping grows fleet with two kamsarmax bulker newbuildings
    Secondhand ship buyer is ordering newbuildings for the first time
  • Rio Tinto warns of 'persistent headwinds' as China's recovery falls short
    But miner says it still expects full-year iron ore shipments to be in the upper half of previously announced range
  • 'Food as a weapon': US accuses Kremlin of threatening ships in international waters
    State department official urges Russia to restore grain initiative as US and allies seek alternatives

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American Shipper web site
JULY 19, 2023
  • Thousands of ships could use LNG as fuel. Is that a good thing?
    Shipowners have invested billions in the LNG fuel option in the belief that it will benefit regulatory compliance and the environment.
  • Maersk opens Atlanta airfreight station
    Maersk Air Cargo is growing its small U.S. footprint with a cargo facility near the Atlanta airport.
  • SC Ports' fiscal 2023 'a much more typical year' following cargo boom
    Fiscal year 2023 volumes tracked more with 2021 volumes than with 2022, which had experienced an unprecedented cargo boom, according to South Carolina Ports.

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A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%
Pechino
Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%
Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan
Uran
Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India
Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno
Shanghai
SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan
Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo
Ginevra
Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu
Keelung
Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni
Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre
Miami
Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%
Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori
Roma
Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines
Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping
Washington
Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA
Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo
Gioia Tauro
Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70
Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff
Londra/Madrid
Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro
Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%
Parigi
Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi
Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping
Londra
Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten
A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane
Dubai
Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari
Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%
Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded
Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Brussels
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services
Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Leghorn
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total
Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
Milan
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization
An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Brussels
Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports
Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)
HMM to return to transatlantic routes
Seoul
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line
CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife
Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works
The Spice
EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027
Brussels
Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened
A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon
CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles
Brussels
The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach
UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines
Geneva
General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste
CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs
Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital
Limassol/Hamburg
Investment worth 182.8 million euros
The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward
Londra
L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping
L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea
Notodden
L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee
Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou
Napoli
Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria
Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”
Roma
Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo
Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green
La Spezia
Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno
A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%
Genova
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%
Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali
Trieste
Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%
Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina
Genova
La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador
Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport
Cagliari
Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro
Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi
Bari
Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza
Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia
Sassari
Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan
Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia
Chiasso
Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova
Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri
Ancona
La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%
Barcellona
In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)
Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria
Milano
Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari
Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale
Roma
Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano
Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica
Milano
Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica
Roma
Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%
San Pietroburgo
In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait
Fly
One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died
Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore
Singapore
Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)
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
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
Melzo
The special livery commemorates his life and career
EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
London
Funds up to 65 million euros
Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand
The Hague
The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted
Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Rome
Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra
Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Joy Taurus
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized
In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
Hanover
In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%
MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
Dalian
Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars
RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Genoa
Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions
European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed
Rome
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta
New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Local Advisory Committee Meeting
PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia
Genova
A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL
Taipei
InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory
Genoa
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Geneva
The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%
47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045
Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China
Beijing
79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours
MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract
Rome
Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages
Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant
In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Ravenna
Cruise passengers down by -46.8%
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