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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
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  • ABB to propel Samskip's hydrogen ships
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  • Dnata's commitment to sustainability recognised
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  • Alstom: maintenance work in Poland
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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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Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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