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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
  • Pharma logistics welcome you to Basel!
  • Another air cargo carrier picks Airblox
  • Moving closer to 80 intermodal services per day
  • VDB president re-elected
  • ABB to propel Samskip's hydrogen ships
  • 1,000 km with just one LH2-fill
  • Arvato opens facility near Madrid
  • Next level for zero carbon aviation
  • Ports of Indiana names operations managers
  • Lübeck Port welcomes larger ships
  • China's largest container now in rail service
  • B&H Worldwide launches carbon tracker
  • Dnata's commitment to sustainability recognised
  • Kuenz cranes to enhance capacity
  • Starbucks: bean to cup in China
  • Alstom: maintenance work in Poland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bigger team, more equipment
  • Air Canada: the third Dreamliner version

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • 'Peak season already over' as ocean freight rates collapse further
  • Flexport invests in tech start-up promising to cut out truck brokerage fees
  • EXCLUSIVE: UPS rumoured to have eyes on DB Schenker
  • Air Canada Cargo drops order for 777Fs as turbulence hits the market
  • 'Monopolistic' Amazon comes under fire in US antitrust lawsuit
  • MSC eyes joint ownership of Spanish intermodal operator Renfe Mercancías
  • Green shoots of recovery on Asia-N Europe 'will need to be nurtured'
  • Don't write off the just-in-time model just yet, says logistics specialist
  • Etihad's Martin Drew now chief strategy and transformation officer for Atlas Air
  • How diplomacy is changing the language of supply chains
  • FMC Chairman exclusive, container shipping forecast - and what next at Flexport?

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • "Dead admiral" appears in new videos
    It now appears that Ukrainian Special Operations Forces were unduly overoptimistic in their assessment that Admiral Viktor Sokolov, the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was among those killed in a
  • BOEM postpones GoM oil and gas lease sale
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday announced that it is postponing Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 261, which had been set for today, September
  • ABS and Asiatic Lloyd eye ultramax conversion to methanol fueling
    In yet another sign of the growing interest in methanol as a marine fuel, ABS and Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, a member of the AL Group, have signed a joint development project
  • Maritime Partners swoops on Maersk Line Limited subsidiary
    Within weeks of announcing it was to acquire the nine Jones Act tankers owned by Oslo-listed AMSC ASA (the company formerly known as American Shipping Company), Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners LLC

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • BlueBox Systems provides supply chain visibility for highly regulated pharmaceutical shipping
    The pharmaceutical industry transports cargo worth more than a trillion dollars each year. Air freight is important in this since it allows for transportation over long distances in the shortest amount of time. According to a report, a steady and functional supply chain is critical for sensitive cargo requiring regulatory approval. The most important aspect is complete visibility. However, visibi
  • Maritime sector at pivotal decarbonisation moment, says UNCTAD
    Shipping has reached a decisive moment in the green transition process with the UN trade body UNCTAD calling on the industry to establish a global regulatory framework, adopt a market-based measure (MBM) and provide financial support for developing countries. In its latest Review of Maritime Transport 2023, published today (27 September), UNCTAD said that a "just and equitable transition" to a de
  • MSC changes California terminal on Transpacific Sentosa service
    MSC has announced that it will make a terminal change on its Sentosa service, which connects Asia with the West Coast of the United States. Specifically, the vessels of the world's largest container carrier will call at the WBCT of the port of Los Angeles, instead of Long Beach (TTI). This change will be effective in November with the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC Audrey. "There will be no c
  • Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project advances to final phase
    The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded Callan Marine, the fourth and final contract of the Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP), signalling the completion of a national infrastructure initiative that will make the ship channel the most improved waterway along the United States Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. The federal government and the Port of
  • COSCO Energy and COSCO Bulk issue first eBLs with GSBN
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) announced that COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation (COSCO Energy) and COSCO SHIPPING Bulk (COSCO Bulk) have joined the consortium as members and successfully issued the first electronic bills of lading (eBL) for energy transportation and bulk shipments. COSCO Energy is a corporation that specializes in the transportation of energy, such as oil and natural
  • Global Freight Monitor: Dry bulk strength hinges on continued China imports
    Higher fuel price to last and put pressure on shipping margins: The Brent price has risen 26% since July. The HSBC Oil & Gas team expects the market to remain tight due to Saudi Arabia's cut, which could last until end-April 2024, and continued strength in China's demand, which reached an all-time high of 16.7mbd in July (see: Saudi cuts extended; raising forecasts, 22 Sept 2023). Similarly, the
  • Interview with Dror Levy, VP of customer success at WaveBL
    Dror Levy, VP of customer success at WaveBL, spoke to Container News about the digitalization process of the shipping industry. He explained the difficulties that companies may face during the digital transition, pointed out the role of WaveBL in this process and shared the company's vision for the next years. How do you see the digitization process of the shipping industry? What are the next ste
  • CN analysis: Demand pressure continues to stall rate recovery on trades out of India
    With the exception of trades to Europe and the Mediterranean, container freight rates out of India have seen no noticeable recovery signs for carriers, according to the latest market analysis by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotte
  • COSCO announces digital supply chain platform for automotive industry
    During the launch ceremony of the 2023 North Bund International Shipping Forum, COSCO SHIPPING announced the success of the automotive industry's digital supply chain platform provided by the company itself. The purpose of the 2023 North Bund International Shipping Forum themed "Openness, Cooperation, and Innovation, Co-building a New Landscape of Global Shipping & Aviation" is to make the compan
  • Vessel upsizing pushes more Neo-Panamax units to mid-haul lanes
    More and more Neo-Panamax container ships in the 13,000 to 16,550 TEU capacity range are being cascaded into North-South trades as more Megamax ships in the 23,000 to 24,000 TEU range are delivered and alloted to Asia-Europe lanes, said Alphaliner today (27 September). Fifteen (circa 24%) of the 62 Neo-Panamax newbuildings hitting the water this year have been assigned to North-South services fro
  • Kuehne+Nagel, Capgemini join forces to create supply chain orchestration service offering
    Kuehne+Nagel and Capgemini have entered into a strategic agreement to create an industry-leading supply chain orchestration service offering to provide end-to-end services across the supply chain network. The new deal is the first of its kind in the market and combines Kuehne+Nagel's logistics management and execution expertise with Capgemini's state-of-the-art Intelligent Supply Chain Operations
  • Maritime Partners buys US-flag tanker business from Maersk Line
    Maritime Partners, a provider of maritime financing solutions primarily focused on Jones Act vessels, has announced that on 20 September, one of its managed funds acquired Norfolk, Va.-based US Marine Management (USMMI) from Maersk Line, Limited. USMMI is engaged in chartering US flag tanker and military support vessels, owned and operated by USMMI, to the Military Sealift Command, a division of
  • ICTSI's Ecuadorian business unit achieves 135 million tons of cargo milestone
    Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) Ecuadorian business unit operating the Libertador Simon Bolivar Container and Multipurpose Terminal, celebrates the achievement of handling 135 million tons of cargo since starting operations at the Port of Guayaquil. According to the global port operator, the achievement is a testament to the Port of Guayaquil's
  • Port of Savannah handles over 410,000 TEUs in August
    In August, the Port of Savannah handled 413,300 TEUs, a decrease of 28% from August 2022 with intermodal traffic accounting for 21.6% of all containers. Furthermore, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported 61,300 units of vehicles and machinery in Roll-on/Roll-of

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • Diana Shipping books methanol-powered kamsarmaxes at Tsuneishi
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping is back ordering ships with a deal for two methanol dual-fuel kamsarmaxes. The Semiramis Paliou-led company has signed a letter of intent to order, through Japanese trading house Marubeni Corporation or its unaffiliated guaranteed nominee, a pair of 81,200 dwt ships at Tsuneishi Zhoushan shipyard in China. Subject ...
  • Sapura Energy scores $300m Angolan offshore platform deal
    Malaysian offshore services provider Sapura Energy has signed a contract for the provision of offshore transportation and installation services contract in Angola from Azule Energy. The contracts, worth approximately MYR 1.4bn ($300m), were won by Sapura Energy's wholly-owned subsidiaries Sapura Offshore, Sapura Energy DMCC, and Sapura Energy Engineering & Construction. The contract scope of work
  • Britoil snaps up 30 offshore vessels in Vroon restructuring
    Singapore-based OSV owner Britoil Offshore Services has acquired 30 offshore vessels as the Dutch shipowner finalised its financial restructuring. The deal also included supporting offices in Singapore and Genoa. The remaining vessels have been picked up by Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS), while the Dutch-based Rederij Groen took over two OSVs. Vroon said the ...
  • New owner looking to repair and flip fire-burnt car carrier Freemantle Highway
    Netherlands-based Koole Contractors has become the new owner of the fire-damaged car carrier Fremantle Highway. Koole Contractors will not be repairing the ship and getting into the car shipping business but will be looking to repair the ship and sell it to a willing customer. According to Dutch media reports, Koole made several agreements with ...
  • Jinhui Shipping picks up ultramax for $20.4m
    Chinese bulker operator Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has returned to buying mode shortly after disposing of its oldest vessel. The Oslo- and Hong Kong-listed company has snapped up a 2014-built ultramax paying around $20.4m. Brokers reported in June that the 63.800 dwt ship was sold to an unnamed buyer for about $23.5m. Jinhui said it ...
  • QatarEnergy signs $3.9bn deal for 17 LNG newbuilds in South Korea
    Middle Eastern liquefied natural gas producer QatarEnergy has kicked off the second phase of its massive shipbuilding program by signing a contract with South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the construction of 17 LNG carriers, one of the largest single ship orders in history. The deal, valued at $3.9bn, will see the newbuilds ...
  • Equinor gives go-ahead for $3.8bn investment in Rosebank offshore oil field
    Norwegian energy major Equinor and its partner Ithaca Energy have taken the final investment decision to progress Phase 1 of the $3.8bn Rosebank development on the UK Continental Shelf. The Rosebank field, which is the largest undeveloped field in the UK, is located around 130 kilometres northwest of Shetland in approximately 1,100 metres of water ...
  • China debuts new container size
    China has debuted a new-sized container, albeit one that is unlikely to take to sea. China Railway Group's 50 foot containers will be used on the nation's intermodal express trains. By Splash estimates, there are now eight different length containers trading around the world - 10 ft, 20 ft, 30 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore flips one of recently acquired Vroon ships
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) is set to cash in on one of the recently acquired vessels from Vroon. The Oslo-listed, Alesund-based owner has agreed to sell the 2016-built subsea support vessel (SSV), for €15m ($15.85m). A deal with an undisclosed buyer is subject to satisfactory vessel inspection and is expected to close in ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd earmarks seven ships for mid-life upgrades
    Seven 2011- and 2012-built 8,004 teu Hapag-Lloyd sister boxships have been earmarked for major mid-life upgrades. Alphaliner reports that the seven ships will all have around 1,000 teu in extra capacity added with the first ship already in a drydock in Denmark. The ship surgery sees the ships' superstructures cut in half and a prefabricated ...
  • Fizzy projections for nascent seaborne CO2 trades: Splash Extra
    The nascent liquefied carbon dioxide seaborne trades form the lead in the September issue of Splash Extra with experts in the field suggesting as many as 50 newbuilds will be ordered by 2030. Elsewhere in the subscription title there's regular markets commentary including analysis of the underreported tanker tax issue facing owners in Nigeria, while ...
  • New decarbonisation survey identifies gulf between frontrunners and conservatives
    A new survey by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that most shipowners and operators see decarbonisation as a must, but data shows that major differences appear in their approach and urgency. The same can be said when it comes to adopting green fuels. To incorporate views from ...
  • MSC selected to help revive Spain's rail freight operator
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest container line, has beaten rivals including CMA CGM and Maersk to be selected as the winning partner to help revive Spain's national rail freight operator Renfe Mercanias. Renfe, Spain's state-run rail operator, has finally chosen a private partner in a new attempt to revive its freight unit with ...
  • Subsea 7 in line for $750m contract
    Oslo-listed offshore engineering and services provider Subsea 7 is set to be awarded a new contract estimated to be worth over $750m. The company said Wednesday it had received a client recommendation to execute, subject to consortium partners' approval, a major subsea contract. Subsea 7 will book the deal in its subsea and conventional business ...
  • St Lawrence traffic resumes as grounded cement carrier is refloated
    Marine traffic resumed along the St Lawrence river yesterday after a cement carrier was successfully refloated having grounded near Cornwall in Ontario early on Sunday morning. Two tugs were able to shift the NACC Argonaught within two hours yesterday morning. The ship has been moved to Lake St Francis for further inspection with repairs to ...
  • Maersk Line sells US-flag tanker business to Maritime Partners
    AP Moller-Maersk's American subsidiary, Maersk Line, has sold its government contracting division US Marine Management (USMMI) to Louisiana-based Maritime Partners. Virginia-based USMMI charters US flag tanker and military support vessels to the US Navy's Military Sealift Command and is involved in the operation and maintenance of US government-owned vessels. The company currently operates five U
  • Ukraine grain shipping insurance facility debuts
    Insurance broker Miller has unveiled a marine insurance facility for Ukrainian grain exports, backed by the government in Kyiv. Ukraine has been using a new corridor heading south which hugs close to its shoreline from three Black Sea ports to shift its grain exports in the wake of Russia deciding to walk away from a ...
  • Shipping of carbon dioxide readies to go mainstream
    Busy shipyards will need to find space to build half a century of liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers between now and the end of decade as the shipping of CO2 goes mainstream. Currently there are just four small vessels capable of carrying LCO2, of which only one was purpose built, the other three being converted ...
  • Shipping's long tail cause for concern in meeting green goals
    Shipping's long tail is going to be the stumbling block to achieving decarbonisation goals. While the container and gas shipping sectors are comparatively consolidated giving them access to greater capital for the green transition, the dry bulk and tanker segments remain hugely fragmented and it is these myriad one-, two-, three-ship strong companies around the ...
  • September 2023 Review
    One of the biggest operators of large bulk carriers in the world will remain in Korean hands with Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co selected as the buyer of Polaris Shipping in a deal that also sees HMM, the country's flagship, and state-run Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC) come onboard as minority investors. The whole ...
  • Tankers face a taxing time in Nigeria
    As Russia and Saudi Arabia continue their policy of driving up prices by withholding oil from the market, the ripples are spreading more widely including at home. Russia has temporarily banned exports of gasoil and diesel as domestic prices have been spiralling. That's because refiners have been exporting to more profitable export markets, causing shortages ...
  • Dry cargo is finally back on track
    China's iron ore imports so far in 2023 have exceeded the record set in 2021 with imports from Australia up by around 2.5%, from Brazil around 7% and from Canada around 4%, offsetting falls in imports from South Africa of around 5.5% (no BRICS loyalty premium for South Africa there). Chinese steel mills reported low ...
  • Containers face severely deteriorating conditions
    Peak season should be here but the momentum that built up in container shipping rates in August evaporated in September. Analysts at Linerlytica report that sentiment "continues to deteriorate" and that freight rates are falling despite shipping lines blanking increasing numbers of sailing. Freight rates are back to 2018 levels on many routes with the ...
  • COSCO bulk divisions embrace electronic bills of lading
    Electronic bills of lading (eBL) for energy transportation and bulk shipments are now happening with COSCO's bulk divisions joining the Hong Kong-headquartered blockchain platform Global Shipping Business Network. Traditionally, both bulk and energy shipments have relied heavily on letters of indemnity (LOIs) as proof of shipment ownership to authorise cargo release to the consignee in ...
  • John McLaurin to step down at the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
    After 28 years there's going to be a change at the helm of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, a body that acts on behalf of liners and terminals on the US west coast. John McLaurin has announced his intention to retire early next year. He is set to be replaced as PMSA president by Mike ...
  • Will a reversal of fortunes position shipyards for the era of decarbonisation?
    After three torrid years of low profitability, a combination of falling costs and rising prices put yards on a stronger footing, writes Stuart Nicoll from Maritime Strategies International. The current newbuilding cycle is proving remarkably persistent, with demand for containerships and LNG carriers consistently exceeding expectations over the last year. MSI's Q3 shipping market reports ...
  • Ship Concept 2030: Are cargo owners doing enough to drive change?
    Who will drive the ship changes coming up? Splash takes a look at what customers are doing. For Khalid Hashim, the veteran managing director of Thai-listed dry bulk owner Precious Shipping, the way to ensure shipping goes green rapidly is with three regulations - a carbon tax, a hard stop to any fuel-burning ships delivered ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • Retail pendulum swings as New York volumes fall in August
    East coast's largest port sees volume fall 24.1% below last August, which was its strongest month on record, but also...
  • Quality of life and safety at sea top priorities for US seafarers
    US Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips spoke to Lloyd's List during London International Shipping Week
  • SSY's Adland slams EU ETS
    The EU ETS will 'almost certainly' increase overall emissions and risks becoming a tax grab without a clear path for...
  • Diana Shipping orders methanol dual-fuel bulkers in China
    Greece-based owner will pay $46m each for vessels due in four years' time
  • MAN to deliver first ammonia engine in late-2024
    First two-stroke dual-fuel ammonia engine is set for delivery at the end of next year. Full commercial release will take...
  • Bulker carrier values stabilise following summer dip
    Capesize bulk carriers remain highly sought after, with the smaller segments also seeing increased interest again, says Braemar senior shipping...
  • Alex Vullo to head Gallagher P&I practice
    Broker's book quadruples over past decade
  • Baltic Dry Index hits year-to-date high
    China's demand for raw commodities used in shipbuilding, auto manufacturing and renewable energy is said to support dry bulk imports
  • CMA CGM boosts methanol boxship orderbook by adding eight mid-sized vessels at China's SWS
    Deal underlines CMA CGM's further bet on the alternative fuel, seen as a strong contender to be shipping's next carbon-neutral...
  • Ship finance: Where next?
    The lending climate has eased up, according to leading professionals in the niche. But do not expect a return to...
  • Larger box tonnage moves to north-south trades
    Newbuildings are increasing the average size of the boxship fleet. Carriers are now deploying larger tonnage to alternative trades
  • Maritime trade sees slow recovery but faces decarbonisation challenges
    Shipping faces multiple challenges as it resumes growth following the pandemic. Balancing supply and demand while decarbonising fairly will be...
  • Daily Briefing
    Miller open to enquiry on Ukraine war risk cover | Flood of newbuilding capacity bites at boxship charter market |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • Inland23: US trucking costs rising amid weak demand
    Rising labor costs - both behind the wheel and at the warehouse, elevated diesel prices and cross-dock scarcity in major cities are making it more costly to run transportation networks, attendees at the Journal of Commerce's Inland Distribution Conference were told.
  • Norfolk Southern expands Florida service through deal with FEC
    The Class I railroad said it and Florida East Coast Railway are looking to take more trucks off the road with the additional intermodal service offering.
  • New Shanghai contract fails to budge skeptical carriers on container futures
    The concept of widespread use of a hedging tool continues to face an uphill battle within the container sector years after it was introduced, especially among carriers whose buy-in is considered essential to confer legitimacy on the fledging market.
  • Montreal's uncertain mega-project opens window for Halifax, Saint John
    Halifax and Saint John are expanding their container terminals as Class I railroads see an opportunity to serve major inland destinations from the Eastern Canadian ports.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • Baltic Dry Index hits 11-month high as capesize bulkers continue to soar
    Average spot rates for smaller bulkers also push Baltic Dry Index upward
  • Jefferies lowers container ship charter rate outlook as 'hard part begins' for operators
    Container lines face challenge of propping freight rates as newbuildings loom, analyst Omar Nokta says
  • Growing leasing giant Maritime Partners closes $600m financing with new and existing lenders
    Deal with Atlas SP, Bank of America and Deutsche Bank follows major tanker transactions
  • Diana Shipping dives into methanol-fuelled bulkers with $46m order for two kamsarmaxes
    New York-listed shipowner last ordered a newbuilding in January 2014
  • Jinhui strikes to buy UAE ultramax after selling veteran supramax
    Hong Kong owner snaps up a 2014-built bulker from Kenneth Fjeld and GV Surajh venture
  • Auctioned Morfini tanker attracts wide interest, despite legal row
    Greek buyer is believed to have swooped on 14-year-old product carrier
  • Green Seas: Advertising complaints fuel debate over cruise's LNG sustainability claims
    Newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean talks to Opportunity Green and Carnival Corp after environmental group targets cruise advertising
  • A 'royal' appointment: Sir Timothy Laurence becomes patron of IMRF
    Princess Anne's husband takes over from former IMO chief Efthimios Mitropoulos
  • UN backs levy on carbon emissions to pay for soaring decarbonisation costs
    Trade and development body warns that low-income nations are at risk of losing out in the drive to green shipping
  • QatarEnergy inks 17 slots at HHI as it fires gun on Phase 2 of huge LNG newbuilding project
    LNG producer confirms almost $4bn worth of berths at single yard
  • Vroon completes $1bn restructuring as it sells 30 offshore ships to Britoil
    Dutch owner also offloads two management offices to Singapore group as it focuses on core operations
  • Neu Seeschiffahrt seals Wisdom newcastlemax buys and is hungry for more
    Hamburg-based bulker owner plans to expand its tonnage in the coming months
  • UN report outlines soaring costs of decarbonising shipping
    Trade and development body warns that low-income nations are at risk of losing out in green drive
  • QatarEnergy inks 17 slots at HHI as it fires gun on Phase 2 of huge LNG newbuilding project
    LNG producer confirms almost $4bn worth of berths at single yard
  • Seacor Holdings sells off US tug fleet to domestic rivals
    Seabulk subsidiary will continue to operate Caribbean assets
  • Speculation swirls about next steps for S&P supremo Sebastian Davenport-Thomas
    Former Braemar shipbroker may remain off the radar for months
  • Big-name Greek owner singles out inflation as biggest risk to shipping at TW Athens forum
    Major bulker, tanker and gas carrier owners discuss geopolitics, decarbonisation and inflation at TradeWinds Shipowners Forum
  • MSC brought in to revive Spain's state rail freight company
    Cooperation deal could see subsidiary Medlog assume management control
  • Russia's new shadow shipping dynasty sets up shop in Dubai
    Nearly half of 'shadow fleet' tankers involved in the Russian trade are registered in the UAE, says report
  • Alexander Varvarenko's Shipnext secures 'substantial' Belgian grant for AI project
    Cargo platform will use money to strengthen its predictive analytics for shipbrokers
  • Golden Energy Offshore offloads subsea support unit acquired in Vroon deal
    SSV sold for €15m at 'substantial profit'
  • Stolt-Nielsen profit tipped to rebound in fourth quarter as chemical tanker rates rise
    Third quarter will see dip after recent market weakness, Fearnley Securities forecasts
  • Broker Miller offers war risk insurance for Ukraine grain shipments
    New facility is backed by vessel tracking technology and Ukraine state
  • Shots fired as bulker fails to stop during drugs raid off Ireland
    Arrests made as veteran vessel Matthew boarded by naval forces
  • WinGD zeros in on first commercial ammonia engine delivery
    Discussions shifting from yards and engine makers to shipowners, charterers and fuel producers
  • Monjasa welcomes more trainees as it expands programme to Athens and Shanghai
    Danish fuel and tanker group takes on new recruits for the sixth year running
  • Resurgent offshore vessel markets approaching 10-year peak, Clarksons says
    Recovery for oil and gas support ships is well-set, but inflationary dangers lurk
  • Maritime Partners acquires AP Moller-Maersk's US-flag tanker arm
    Deal comes hot on the heels of acquisition of Jones Act tanker fleet from AMSC
  • Secondhand S&P market primed for Japanese sale-leaseback revival
    The cheap yen and plenty of liquidity should help refinancing deals get off the ground, shipbrokers say

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • Port Houston sees falling container traffic in August
    Cargo volumes were a mixed bag for Gulf Coast ports in August, with Corpus Christi and New Orleans reporting gains, while Houston saw a 20% decline in container shipments.
  • WestJet adds new cargo route to Havana
    WestJet Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo are connecting new cities to their narrowbody freighter networks.
  • August volumes fall 28% from year-ago highs at Port of Savannah
    The Georgia Ports Authority reported a dip in August volumes at the Port of Savannah. But volume increases for rail traffic and roll-on/roll-off cargo were bright sports for GPA last month.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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