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Exim India web site
JULY 26, 2023
  • Increased M&A and privatisation activity seen boosting global container terminal operators
  • ICD Bhilwara restarts operations after 13 years; Hub & Links moves the first container
  • MIM service adds Beira & Nhava Sheva calls
  • Air Cargo Club of Delhi elects new Managing Committee at 46th AGM
  • Menzies Aviation & Bangalore International Airport Ltd enter into a partnership to expand air cargo services at one of India's busiest airports
  • India mulls coal shipments from Meghalaya to Bangladesh via Pandu port
  • TVS SCS secures deal from UK-based 'Centrica plc' to transform their supply chain
  • CMA CGM dry cargo Overweight Surcharge from Asia to Africa
  • Russia,Iran explore formation of a cooperative shipping firm
  • Electronics exports up 56 pc
  • Demand slump forces carriers' blank voyages
  • WCO and ICAO release revised brochure for air cargo & mail security

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 25, 2023
  • Box terminal operators feel the pain as peak season disappoints
  • Analysis: DSV scrambles - not a single mention of DB Schenker, really?!
  • Airfreight on the up as Mexico trends as favoured base for US traffic
  • Nuclear box ships - faster and cleaner - would disrupt liner industry
  • 'Solid performance' in H1, claims DSV chief, but jobs are on the line
  • Russian drones attack Ukraine river ports on Danube
  • Pan Ocean parent Harim partners with PE firm in bid for HMM

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Marine Log web site
JULY 25, 2023
  • Europe's FuelEU aims to kick start shift to greener fuels
    Europe's FuelEU legislation has now been adopted by the European Council and will come fully into effect from January 2025, though some requirements will come into effect from August 31, 2024. The
  • Alabama Shipyard wins $19.6 million USNS Comfort contract
    Hard on the heels of winning a $10.7 million Military Sealift Command (MSC) contract for a fleet oiler availability, Alabama Shipyard LLC, Mobile, Ala., has been awarded a $19,685,492 firm-fixed-price contract for
  • MARAD still seeks 10th ship for new Tanker Security Program
    The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced that nine ships have now been enrolled in the Tanker Security Program (TSP). The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with minor
  • Eastern Shipbuilding wins $257 million USACE hopper dredge contract
    Back in February 2022, the Corps of Engineers announced that it was at the initial stages of procuring a replacement for its then 56-year old hopper dredge McFarland and had issued a
  • VIDEO: NewCleo offers new options for marine nuclear propulsion
    In another indication that nuclear propulsion could well be a part of maritime's decarbonization strategy, London-headquartered nuclear tech start up NewCleo has signed an agreement with shipbuilding giant Fincantieri and classification society
  • WIMOs celebrates six years of female representation in maritime
    In 2017, Kasey Eckstein and Jenna Gaudet started doing business together in maritime operations. In doing so, they realized the need for an organization that catered towards female professionals in maritime operations,

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Container News web site
JULY 25, 2023
  • ONE's MIM service adds Beira and Nhava Sheva calls
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that its MIM service will add Beira and Nhava Sheva call on top of the existing port rotation in two cycles as follows: The original port rotation is Jebel Ali - Mundra - Mombasa - Maputo - Jebel Ali, while the new port rotation of the first cycle will be Jebel Ali - Mundra - Mombasa - Beira - Maputo - Jebel Ali. This new rotation will take effect on 8 August
  • "Covid period keeps distorting yoy comparisons," reports Kuehne+Nagel amid first-half US$1bn profit
    Switzerland-headquartered transportation company Kuehne+Nagel Group reported a net turnover of US$14.6 billion (CHF 12.7 billion) for the first six months of 2023, earnings before interest (EBIT) of approximately US$1.3 billion (CHF 1.1 billion) and earnings of US$990 million (CHF 860 million). Meanwhile, the conversion rate, which describes the ratio of EBIT to gross profit of the company, reach
  • Pan Ocean parent Harim to compete for HMM ownership
    Harim Group has thrown its hat into the ring to take over South Korea's flagship carrier HMM. The South Korean poultry business is the parent of Pan Ocean, the country's largest dry bulk shipping company that was acquired by Harim in 2015. Harim and private equity player JKL Partners submitted a joint bid on 24 July to buy the 57.87% stake in HMM held by Korea Development Bank (KDB) and Korea Oce
  • CMA CGM Liberty becomes first LNG-powered boxship to call Japanese port
    CMA CGM Group announced the arrival of the 15,000 TEU CMA CGM Liberty at the Honmoku D4 terminal in Yokohama on 24 July. This is the first time that a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered container ship calls a port in Japan. The French ocean carrier connects Japan and Asia to Central and South America with three e-methane-ready vessels. CMA CGM Liberty is one of the three e-methane ready LNG-powe
  • US-based 3PL service provider GSC acquires Pacific Northwest key player
    GSC, an Oakland-headquarter 3PL service provider, has announced the acquisition of MacMillan-Piper, one of the largest and most established specialty transloaders in the Pacific Northwest. In particular, with the acquisition, GSC aims to bolster its portfolio with a network of proprietary rail transload facilities, additional warehousing capacity and expanded transloading capabilities with expert
  • Nhava Sheva Port builds integrated rail-side capacity for double-stacked box trains
    Nhava Sheva Port (JNPT), India's busiest public container gateway, has announced it is in a position to handle double-stacked container freight trains out of its new integrated rail yard for all terminals in the harbour. The port has five container terminals and mixed or combined train operations have been its mainstay for inland container depot (ICD) volumes. The port authority noted that "the s
  • Port of Riga achieves positive financial result in 2022
    Freeport of Riga Authority reported that the excess of the revenue of the Latvian port over costs reached €1.9 million (US$2.1 million) for the previous year. In 2022, Freeport of Riga increased its revenue by 14.5% to €39.22 million (US$43.32 million). According to the report, 79% of the port's revenues consisted of port dues and charges collected from ships and other revenues were rent payments
  • cargo-partner launches new trucking solution between China and Europe
    Global logistics provider cargo-partner has recently started offering full truck load (FTL) road transport via the Middle Corridor, as a supplement to the existing rail transport services on the Iron Silk Road. In particular, the company currently offers trucking services via the Caspian Sea with transit times of 22-25 days. Earlier in July, the first transport, a temperature-controlled shipment
  • HMM announces new GRI from North India to East Coast of South America
    Seoul-based ocean carrier HMM has announced a new general rate increase (GRI) for shipments from North India to the East Coast of South America (ECSA), including ports in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Effective from 13 August, HMM will apply a GRI of US$200 per TEU and US$400 per FEU and high cube container. "All other ancillary charges applicable at the time of shipment will continue to be asse
  • ONE unveils new loop connecting Adriatic, Israel, Egypt and Greece
    Singapore-headquartered container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) will commence a new feeder service to link Adriatic ports, Israel, Egypt and Greece. ONE's new Adriatic Israel Butterfly Loop service (AIB) is expected to provide a new gateway for customers within the Europe and Mediterranean region. The new weekly service is scheduled to start from the port of Damietta on 16 August and will have
  • RST and Samskip launch first shore power green initiative
    Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) and Samskip have joined forces to launch Green Shore Power initiative, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions produced by vessels docked by providing new clean shore powered energy solutions. The shore power solution is the first of its kind in the Dutch ports. The celebration of this milestone event was on 21 July, where delegations from Samskip, RST, Port of Rotte
  • Drewry's GTO report: PSA remains at top, Chinese operators on the rise
    Merge & Acquisition (M&A)-led growth strategies will propel leading regional terminal operators and container shipping lines into the global terminal operator rankings next year, according to Drewry's latest Global Container Terminal Operators Ann

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Splash web site
JULY 25, 2023
  • Nexans moves to build its third cable layer
    French cabling specialist Nexans is expanding its fleet with the addition of a new cable laying vessel. The newbuild, with improved design, comfort and capabilities, will add to the company's cable layers Nexans Aurora and Nexans Skagerrak when delivered in 2026. The shipyard and the price tag have yet to be disclosed, but Nexans said ...
  • Euroseas agrees higher rates for container vessel duo
    Greek boxship owner Euroseas has terminated the current charters for the Rena P and Emmanuel P container vessels, while concurrently fixing the vessels on new charters. Euroseas agreed to terminate the current charter for the 2007-built, 4,250 teu Rena P which was originally expiring in February 2025 earning a rate of $20,250 per day until ...
  • Signal links up with Germany's Flagship Founders on maritime tech startups
    Greece's Signal Group has teamed up with German venture studio Flagship Founders to jointly develop new technology startups for the maritime industry. As part of the deal, the Ioannis Martinos-controlled Signal is taking a stake in the Berlin-based Flagship Founders and will contribute data and APIs from its Signal Ocean platform to help speed up ...
  • Siem Offshore secures work for AHTS duo in Australia
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator Siem Offshore has secured a medium-term contract for two of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels in Australia. The contract with an undisclosed major operator is for the 2010-built Siem Aquamarine and 2011-built Siem Amethyst. Siem Offshore did not disclose the value of the fixture which is set to commence ...
  • EU adopts green fuel law for shipping
    After two years of intense negotiations, the EU has agreed on the final rules for climate-neutral shipping, with the adoption of the so-called FuelEU Maritime initiative. The political agreement means that shipping will be covered by the EU's emissions trading system (ETS) from 2024 and FuelEU Maritime from 2025, with shipping companies gradually reducing the ...
  • RFOcean books four methanol dual-fuel chemical tankers in China
    London-based RFOcean has placed an order for four 6,600 dwt methanol dual-fuel stainless steel chemical tankers at Wuhu Shipyard in China. No price has been revealed, but brokers estimate the Frederik Rye-Florentz-led alternative investment and commercial management firm is paying around $80m for the quartet. The largest shipbuilding enterprise in Anhui province, which counts battery ...
  • Jacktel taps Maritime Asset Partners for $80m loan
    Norway's Jacktel has secured an $80m loan from a subsidiary of London-based ship finance boutique Maritime Asset Partners. The offshore accommodation rig owner will use the net proceeds from the financing to fully refinance the existing senior secured bonds due in December this year. The deal, maturing in December 2027, includes a monthly fixed interest ...
  • UK launches charter to protect seafarers' rights and welfare
    A new Seafarers' Charter launched by the UK government has guaranteed fair wages, proper rest periods, and suitable training for thousands of seafarers. The charter is part of the government's wider plan to protect seafarers and boost employment protections, ensuring they're paid and treated fairly - regardless of flag or nationality. This is at the ...
  • Hilong Marine scores $36m contract in the Middle East
    Hilong Marine Engineering has secured contracts with UAE-based fabricator Lamprell and Lamprell Saudi Arabia. In a deal worth $36m the subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Hilong Holding will provide engineering construction services for an undisclosed project. The work scope includes transportation and installation of new platforms, retrofitting of existing platforms and installation of subsea pipelin
  • Ships pull back in wake of latest Russian attacks
    Ships are backing up along the western edge of the Black Sea at the entrance to the Danube and outside Romania's Constanta port amid severe uncertainty over how to proceed with exports from Ukraine after multiple Russian attacks on port locations and the decision last week to end the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Russia's decision ...
  • German shipbrokers join forces
    Two Hamburg-based shipbroking companies ARA Shipbrokers and JP Maritime Services & Broking (JPMSB) have agreed to join forces. Moving forward, ARA and JPMSB will market their sale and purchase broking services together under the ARA umbrella. ARA was founded in 2011 and is best known in the fields of containerships, MPP and coasters but also ...
  • COSCO and China Merchants lead growth among world's top terminal operators
    China's two state-backed port operators are growing faster on the international stage than other established terminal names such as PSA International and DP World. COSCO and China Merchants both saw volumes grow last year by more than 4%, cementing their place on the podium of terminal operators while their rivals in the top six all ...
  • CTM supramax pool expands with XT Shipping vessel
    XT Shipping, the joint venture between Idan Ofer and Udi Angel, has joined C Transport Maritime's (CTM) Supramax Revenue Sharing Agreement (RSA). The Israeli-based company is the second company to join the Supramax RSA this year. The first one was Forra Ultramax which joined in May. XT Shipping added its 2017-built, 61,266 dwt bulk carrier ...
  • No sign of major stimulus from Beijing
    Real estate stock prices soared today in Hong Kong and Shanghai, but dry bulk owners hoping for a big stimulus announcement from yesterday's Politburo meeting in Beijing will be disappointed with the range of economic measures outlined. China's top leaders pledged on Monday to ramp up policy support to boost domestic consumption as the economy ...
  • Nuclear offers shipping 'vast potential': ABS
    A new American study adds to the growing raft of experts signalling that nuclear could feature in shipping's future propulsion mix. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) chose Herbert Engineering Corp (HEC) to see the impact of nuclear propulsion on the design, operation, and emissions of a 14,000 teu container vessel and a 157,000 dwt suezmax ...
  • Russian box volumes soar
    Shorn from many links with the West, Russia has still managed to welcome very solid amounts of container traffic. Box volumes at Russia's own ports have rebounded sharply, drawing in over 200,000 teu of incremental containership capacity since the end of last year, according to data from Linerlytica. Q2 Russian container volumes grew 33% year-on-year. ...
  • Magni Partners hammers out deal for up to six new VLCCs
    London-based Magni Partners has made a deal to order up to six VLCCs from New Times Shipbuilding in China for $138m per vessel. The order comes soon after one of the most famous names in Norwegian maritime Tor Olav Trøim said that Magni Partners, his private investment vehicle, would order VLCCs. During a speech at ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping enters green energy agreement with China Power
    Idan Ofer-controlled Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement (FCA) to collaborate on the production of green energy and renewable fuel solutions with China Power International Development Limited. Under the agreement, EPS and China Power will cooperate to advance the development and adoption of energy solutions for the maritime industry, including green ...
  • Octopus Energy to invest $20bn in offshore wind by 2030
    Britain's Octopus Energy is to invest $20bn through its generation unit in offshore wind by 2030. The investment will go towards the generation of 12 GW of renewable electricity a year, enough power for 10m homes. Octopus is targeting projects all over the world, with a focus on Europe and already has several deals in ...
  • Yangzijiang Financial buys into chemical tanker pair
    Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Financial Holding has splashed over $30m to pick up stakes in two chemical and product tankers and entered into an agreement to co-charter eight eco MRs. Yangzijiang Maritime Private Equity Fund, a sub-fund managed by Yangzijiang Financial's subsidiary GEM Asset Management, has invested $19.5m in 26,200 dwt RT Star and $12.64m in 19,999 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 25, 2023
  • Savannah box volumes remain soft through June
    Port of Savannah volumes were down 17.8% through June compared with the same period last year, which was its best...
  • Panama Canal Authority to maintain draught restrictions and limit vessel transits
    Extended dry season in the Canal Watershed have led the Panama Canal Authority to extend the latest draught restriction of...
  • Danube drone attacks fail to dent trade but shipping security concerns are rising
    Lloyd's list Intelligence vessel-tracking data indications no significant increase to existing congestion along the Danube route
  • Signal and Flagship Founders link up to expand work with maritime start-ups
    Coalitions are important to access opportunities and extend network reach, says Signal's Nikolas Pyrgiotis
  • Rise in oil prices and refining margins 'doubly positive' for tankers
    Crude oil price gains support tanker sentiment, especially with even steeper gains for diesel and gasoline prices, analysts say. Meanwhile...
  • Vopak to collaborate with Australian green ammonia project
    Vopak agreed to collaborate with Australian hydrogen producer H2U to focus on potential green ammonia exports to Japan and South...
  • Greek tanker exodus from Russia trades lifts freight premiums but drives rates lower
    Suezmax and aframax rates decline, as oil price cap breach diverts tankers into mainstream trades
  • UK licence suspension of Indian Ocean floating armouries leaves 3,000 weapons in limbo
    Decision leaves each ship 'rendered with immediate effect an unauthorised vessel-based armoury' with the fate of weapons and equipment on...
  • Logistics giants look to improved second half of 2023
    DSV upgrades guidance as outlook improves. K+N expects volume improvements but no peak season
  • Greek shipowners hail CEM Hubs as first maritime decarbonisation deal to involve all stakeholders
    'We are only at the beginning', says UGS president Melina Travlos, calling for the initiative to be widely supported across...
  • LEOs bring attractive benefits but beware shortcomings
    The LEO connection cost has significantly reduced during the past year as digital technology and crew welfare had made use...
  • UK Club announces loss prevention appointments
    Thomas Miller-managed marine mutual strengthens department
  • Container prices struggle to recover despite peak season optimism
    Carriers are urged to withdraw more capacity from the market should they want to further shore up freight rates and...
  • Containership charter periods fall as rates remain under pressure
    Brokers report relatively high levels of fixture activity although liner operators are increasingly seeking short charter periods in an uncertain...
  • Rotterdam bunker sales drop in second quarter despite higher HSFO demand
    Marine fuel sales dipped at Rotterdam over April-June, while LNG bunkering activity picked up owing to competitive pricing
  • Zodiac grows chemical tanker fleet with newbuilding quartet from Japanese shipyard
    Newbuildings will boost the stainless steel chemical tanker fleet of London-headquartered shipowner to 16 vessels
  • Oil being removed from FSO Safer
    'In the absence of anyone else willing or able to perform this task, the United Nations stepped up and assumed...
  • Carriers set to join global terminal operator top table
    Carrier diversification and merger and acquisition activity are increasing the number of global players in the terminal sector. Leading operators...
  • HMM's owned fleet scores high in IMO's CII rating
    Results have been verified by Korean Register's greenhouse gas emission reporting system, 'KR GEARs'
  • China Merchants Port Holdings appoints Feng Boming as chairman
    Feng left Cosco Shipping in April last year and joined China Merchants Group as a vice president
  • Industry 'cannot afford to ignore' nuclear propulsion says ABS chief
    An ABS-commissioned study by Herbert Engineering that modeled the impact of nuclear propulsion on a 14,000 teu boxship and suezmax...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU and US struggling to match sanctions rhetoric with enforcement | Early signs of change as oil cap price breach...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 25, 2023
  • New Jersey port stakeholders say state police ready for oversight task
    Maritime employers expect New Jersey State Police oversight of longshore hiring in the state will be easier and less burdensome than it was under the soon-to-be dissolved Waterfront Commission.
  • Major forwarders riding out slow return of traditional freight markets
    The CEOs of DSV and Kuehne + Nagel, shrugging off heavily distorted year-over-year comparisons, described their second-quarter results as "solid" and reflective of the evolving normalization of the air and ocean markets.
  • LTL carrier TForce Freight moves closer to new contract with Teamsters
    Teamster local leaders endorsed a new five-year pact with LTL carrier TForce Freight, while the union eyes talks with Yellow.
  • UPS, Teamsters reach deal on tentative five-year contract, averting possible strike
    A tentative agreement removes the threat of a disruptive strike that would have roiled supply chains, giving UPS Teamsters several weeks to vote on the new contract.
  • ILA chief calls for global union fight against port, maritime automation
    The president of the International Longshoremen's Association says automation and new technology are an existential threat to union members and other maritime employees worldwide.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 25, 2023
  • Nexans to build 'most technologically advanced cable layer ever' to target US and Europe
    New vessel will build on the 2021-built Nexans Aurora, which was constructed at Ulstein Verft in Norway
  • Webber on ESG: Eagle Bulk wasn't the only shipowner winged by consolidation concerns
    Analyst releases full 64-company tables and talks trends in evaluation of environmental, social and governance performance
  • Failure to launch: What next for bulker markets as Chinese economic growth disappoints?
    The world's biggest importer of dry bulk commodities pledged to up governmental support for its economy on Monday
  • Cruise ships have not been banned from Amsterdam, industry group says
    City council moves to keep passenger ships out of city centre, according to Cruise Lines International Association
  • NYK Line locks in fresh contract with Mitsubishi Corp arm for LNG newbuilding
    Shipowner adds its seventh vessel to trading house's burgeoning fleet designed to ship US volumes
  • Delfin Midstream pushes out planned FID on first FLNG unit to October
    But company says second floater set to be sanction shortly afterwards based on signed offtakers to four vessel offshore port
  • Green fuels enabler: New EU law to cap shipping's carbon intensity clears final hurdle
    After adoption by European Council, FuelEU Maritime will mandate gradually increasing cuts to greenhouse gas emissions in bid to boost green fuels adoption
  • Salvage teams start pumping oil from decaying supertanker
    UN chief hails critical step to preventing 'colossal' environmental catastrophe
  • Ulrik Kriete steps down from ASSC after passing of founder Bertram Rickmers
    Departure of loyal lieutenant leaves management of Hamburg-firm firmly in hands of sixth generation
  • Oldendorff, H-Line sell in busiest capesize S&P scene since March
    Brokers suspect Greeks and South Koreans behind high-profile deals for relatively modern pair of big bulkers
  • GenPro in talks over providing alternative fuel options to shipowners
    Ship supply broker says decarbonisation does not just mean looking at its own supply chain
  • Maria Theodosiou reveals how ship supply broker GenPro is charting a green route for shipowners
    Cypriot procurement company publishes first sustainability report and takes aim at the supply chain
  • Oldendorff Carriers targets growth in South America as cargo volumes rise
    Bulker giant told TradeWinds it sees a growing dry-cargo market on both sides of the continent
  • Siem Offshore inks charters for two AHTS for work in Australia
    Kristian Siem company has found strength in the Australian market as of late
  • Russia's second supersize FSU arrives on site as Arctic LNG 2 unit moves off
    Milestone sailaway gets underway for next up liquefaction project
  • Safety fears for sunken container ship as typhoon approaches Taiwan
    Slow progress on recovering empty containers as weather set to significantly worsen
  • Fincantieri and RINA mull nuclear option in cooperation agreement
    Shipping powerhouses from Italy say nuclear energy can be one way to hit decarbonisation targets
  • DNV partners with UAE to set up Middle East's first shipping decarbonisation centre
    Plans are to launch the maritime centre at the beginning of 2024
  • HMM fleet gets green light for CII emissions
    Nearly all fleet of 67 ships will clear emissions hurdle
  • Container volumes at Russian ports surge as new operators pile in
    Russian trades draw in 100 ships providing additional container capacity
  • Fincantieri, Rina mull nuclear option in cooperation agreement
    Shipping powerhouses from Italy say nuclear energy can be one way to hit decarbonisation targets
  • DNB's Jorgen Lian tweaks price targets for tanker trio and still expects '6-digit' VLCC rates
    Euronav and Frontline saw price targets drop, while DHT's was raised - but the analyst says all are an attractive entry point for investors
  • 'We will have a lot of fun': German shipbrokers forge partnership in sale and purchase
    ARA Shipbrokers and JP Maritime look to develop synergies across different shipping segments
  • West urges China to 'expel' tankers involved in sanctioned North Korea oil trades
    Evidence shows vessels have sought 'refuge' off China's eastern coast
  • NYK, Cargill team up in wind propulsion test on kamsarmax bulker
    Wingsail producer Econowind to equip 10-year-old vessel with wind-assisted propulsion unit
  • Wah Kwong, CSSC (Hong Kong) and China Gas ink order for first LNG duo
    Trio turn to Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp for first newbuildings and secure 2027 delivery slots
  • Russia tanker exodus hits rates on Atlantic trades
    Mainstream shipowners withdraw after Russian barrels top $60 price cap
  • Vale now boasts all-female Singapore chartering team as Michael Gardiner quits mining giant
    Gardiner leaving the Brazilian company for new role as internal promotion made to replace him
  • JP Morgan linked to MR tanker order at Guangzhou Shipyard International
    Banking giant said to have ordered methanol-powered product carriers against charter contracts from TotalEnergies
  • WFW, DNB reveal their role in mammoth Vroon Group restructuring
    The $900m transaction was the first of its kind, say the lawyers and bankers who worked on it
  • MJL Bangladesh places rare newbuilding order in South Korea
    Company opted for newbuilding due to price hike in secondhand vessel market
  • 'We will have a lot of fun': German shipbrokers forge sale and purchase partnership
    ARA Shipbrokers and JP Maritime look to develop synergies across different shipping segments
  • Eastern Pacific teams up with China energy firm on renewable fuel solutions
    Singapore-based shipowner says both companies will tap into their relevant expertise to develop green ammonia and methanol fuels
  • MARAD says prompt responses important after lawmakers' rebuke
    Biden Administration's maritime agency responds after Republican-led committee complains of lack of responsiveness

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American Shipper web site
JULY 25, 2023
  • Georgia Ports' fiscal year volumes slide nearly 7%
    A decline in loaded import volumes pulled the Georgia Ports Authority's overall 2023 volumes lower.
  • Zim downsizing its container ship fleet as demand disappoints
    After rapidly expanding its fleet during the boom, ocean carrier Zim is backpedaling and shedding ships.
  • UK startup One Air launches cargo service with 1 jumbo jet
    A new London-based airline called One Air has begun commercial freighter service. The odds for survival may be daunting unless it can expand beyond a single aircraft and the market improves significantly.
  • LAX airport picks developer for transformational cargo project
    Los Angeles International Airport has partnered with former NBA superstar "Magic" Johnson and others on planning a wholesale redevelopment of its extensive cargo facilities.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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