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Exim India web site
MARCH 29, 2023
  • Adani Ports Mundra handles a record 40 vessel movements in a day
  • Cochin Port Authority invites tenders for lease of land alongside Highway in Willingdon Island & at Vallarpadam
  • India turns net importer of finished steel from net exporter
  • Govt approves export of broken rice to African countries
  • Mahindra Logistics & Ascendas-Firstspace announce one million sq. ft. warehouse park in Talegaon, Pune
  • Dr Xavier Britto Annual Endowment Lecture provides key insights
  • Bearish container shipping demand hits container prices & leasing rates across Europe
  • CCI approves J M Baxi Ports & Logistics, Hapag-Lloyd AG, Bain Capital deal
  • An endeavour to make transport of lithium-ion batteries safer
  • Trade Facilitation Agreement has significantly increased global trade, with developing countries among major gainers
  • Govt to invite private participation in coastal shipping projects
  • Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal despatches first freighter cargo transhipment from Bangladesh to Spain
  • Air cargo driving sustainability forward, says report
  • Indian aviation sector to emerge as top market globally in 7 years: Secy
  • Continental Carriers launches India's first RA-3 accredited Greenfield Air Freight Station
  • MOL & Rio Tinto to strengthen partnership for safer operation
  • India's GDP seen at 6 pc in FY24: S&P
  • Maintenance at IFFCO jetty

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 29, 2023
  • Triangular traffic between four countries
  • Kadmar's first green logistics park in Sokhna
  • Opening new markets in West Africa
  • A new logistics hub near Leipzig/Halle Airport
  • Africa receives first heavy e-truck
  • Bolloré picks Jérôme Le Grand to lead Prism
  • United Airlines: 20 years GVA-EWR service
  • Van Oord chooses Mukran as base port
  • Air cargo ambitions on the Bahamas
  • A holistic logistics specialist in the making
  • Unipart Logistic promotes Katherine Skidmore
  • Rail network in Odisha electrified
  • Warehouse space added in Singapore
  • Contract with haulier network extended
  • First LNG bunkering operation in Jamaican waters
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Maciej Tylkowski joins Lidl GB
  • Delta Cargo opens largest cooler facility at JFK

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Supply chains 'finally beginning to stabilise', says Maersk
  • China's Alibaba to break up empire into six as Jack Ma returns home
  • Shippers and liners oppose plan to prevent US ocean carrier VSAs
  • Winning the race to 2026: Kuehne vs DSV vs DHL Global Forwarding
  • Yang Ming says shippers taking time to commit to contracts as rates fall
  • Insurance premium hikes adding huge costs to Syrian relief flights
  • Slowdown in warehouse construction will keep rents on the rise
  • Why US salt imports matter so much to the supply chain
  • Infrastructure is key to unlocking Africa's economic potential

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Spirit of Boston fire: USCG convenes marine casualty investigation
    The Coast Guard has convened a formal marine casualty investigation into a fire that occurred Friday evening aboard the small passenger vessel Spirit of Boston. Rear Adm. John Mauger, Coast Guard First
  • Japan's largest WTIV features first-of-its kind telescoping crane
    Recently delivered by the Japan Marine United (JMU) shipyard to Shimizu Corp., the GustoMSC designed and equipped offshore wind turbine installation vessel Blue Wind is Japan's largest WTIV to date, and will
  • Next Celebrity Edge series cruise ship will be methanol capable
    When Royal Caribbean Group's Celebrity Cruises introduces the fifth ship in its Edge Series, it will be methanol capable - equipped with a new engine model, along with storage and delivery systems

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Container News web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Acquisition consortium completes Atlas takeover
    Poseidon Acquisition Corp. has completed the previously announced takeover of Atlas Corp. , the parent company of Seaspan. That means that the acquisition consortium, formed by certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, certain affiliates of the Washington Family, David Sokol , chairman of the board of Atlas, Ocean Network Express (ONE) and certain of their respective affiliates, h
  • World Shipping Council defends vessel-sharing arrangements
    The World Shipping Council (WSC) released a statement supporting the use of vessel-sharing arrangements (VSAs), which are being phased out under a new US law. The new U.S. law H.R. 1696 intends to eliminate these arrangements, thereby undermining competitiveness and option for liner transportation services, according to WSC. "Nobody has offered a reason why we should throw away such a useful tool
  • IMO to develop updated plan for shipping greenhouse gas emissions cut
    An International Maritime Organization (IMO) working group has gone forward in developing the draft 2023 IMO Strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. The meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships lasted four days, from 20 to 24 March, with more than 750 registered participants from nearly 80 IMO Member States. The topics of
  • AD Ports Group's revenue and profit skyrocket
    AD Ports Group announced increased revenues in 2022, reporting a year-on-year 41% spike and reaching US$1.5 billion, while the company's total net profit grew 51% and climbed to approximately US$350 million. As part of its development plan, the Group signed seven merger and acquisition transactions totalling US$1.6 billion in 2022. According to Oxford Economics, AD Ports Group's fully integrated
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises West Africa network
    Hapag-Lloyd will commence a new container service, called West Africa 1 (WA 1) Service, with a fortnightly frequency, connecting Tanger Med, Nouakchott, Freetown, Conakry and Monrovia. The first sailing is scheduled for 15 May and the German shipping line is going to be represented by third-party agents in these ports. WA1 Service will have the following port rotation: Tanger Med, Morocco - Nouak
  • Advisors appointed for HMM sale
    Samsung Securities has been appointed to manage the sale of the South Korean government's shares in HMM, while Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers and law firm Lee & Ko will be the accounting and legal advisors for the process. The appointments come after HMM's two largest shareholders, Korea Development Bank (KDB) and and Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC), announced on 2 March that they would beg
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades Oceania-North America service
    Hapag-Lloyd announced an update on North America Westcoast - New Zealand - Australia (WSN) service. The German ocean carrier said the bi-weekly service rotation will be enhanced beginning in late April by balancing the round voyage rotation of both WSN loops. The service will have alternating calls at the ports of Vancouver and Seattle on a bi-weekly basis as the first port call of the North Amer
  • Petrolesport adds two new reachstackers to its cargo handling equipment fleet
    Petrolesport (PLP), a multifunctional marine terminal in the Big Port of Saint Petersburg has put into operation two new reachstackers with increased loading capacity. PLP is a part of the Global Ports Group, the largest operator of container terminals in the Russian market by capacity and container throughput. In particular, the new equipment, supplied by major Chinese manufacturer Sany, has a l
  • DP World Antwerp implements new finger scanning technology
    DP World has introduced fingerprint scanning technology at the Antwerp Gateway terminal to improve security for container collection. In particular, registered truck drivers can now collect their containers by means of their fingerprints. Additionally, in collaboration with NxtPort, the digital platform of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, DP World has tested the Certified Pick up (CPu) software with Belgi
  • JAXPORT, Aruba ink agreement to grow business connections
    During JAXPORT Board of Directors meeting, State of Florida chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis, Aruba Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, and other dignitaries from the island of Aruba joined leadership from JAXPORT and Eagle LNG Partners LLC (Eagle LNG) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). JAXPORT and Aruba are trying to mutually promote business and tourism opportunities between the

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Splash web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Jiangnan Shipyard bags $470m order for LNG duo
    China's Jiangnan Shipyard has been contracted to build a pair of liquified natural gas carriers in a deal worth $470m. China Taiping Insurance Holdings confirmed the deal in Hong Kong Exchange filing which included its non-wholly owned subsidiary Taiping & Sinopec Financial Leasing (TSFL) and its two special purpose vehicles Taiping 26 and Taiping 27. ...
  • Equinor extends Transocean semisub contracts
    Norway Equinor has awarded new contracts to Transocean for harsh environment semisub drilling rigs , mainly in the Norwegian Sea, and , for the Johan Castberg field. The rigs have been on eight-year contracts with Equinor that expire on December 1, 2023 and April 1, 2024, respectively and will be the first contract extension since ...
  • McDermott secures Shell FEED contract in Trinidad and Tobago
    McDermott has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract from Shell Trinidad and Tobago for the Manatee gas development project. Under the contract, McDermott will provide FEED services for a wellhead platform, export pipeline system, shore approach, midstream pipeline and onshore control room. Engineering and execution planning efforts will be led by McDermott's team ...
  • Poseidon completes $10.9bn Atlas buyout
    Poseidon Acquisition consortium has completed a $10.9bn takeover of Seaspan parent Atlas. The consortium, composed of Japanese liner operator Ocean Network Express (ONE), Atlas chairman David Sokol, certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings and the Washington family, paid $15.50 per share in cash to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Atlas that it ...
  • Lomar launches new venture to help bring shipping tech startups into the market
    UK-based diversified shipowner and manager Lomar has launched a new venture to collaborate with deeptech startups to accelerate the deployment of solutions that address some of the maritime industry's most pressing challenges, including the goal of net-zero emissions. Led by Lomar's technical director, Stylianos Papageorgiou (pictured), lomarlabs has been set up to provide ambitious entrepreneurs
  • Norsepower scores $30m in fresh funding
    Norsepower has secured €28m ($30.3m) in investment during its recently concluded fundraising round that should enable the Finnish marine wind propulsion system maker to scale up production and expand the reach of its technology. French asset manager Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Management, led the fundraising which also included The Finnish Climate Fund, OGCI ...
  • Monjasa product tanker boarded in Gulf of Guinea
    After an extended period of comparative calm, a ship has been boarded in the highly risky waters of the Gulf of Guinea. The Liberian-flagged product tanker, , owned by Danish bunker supplier Monjasa, was attacked on Saturday night offshore Congo. The 2003-built 13,700 dwt ship, managed by Montec Ship Management, was sitting idle some 140 ...
  • Shipbuilders struggle to get out of the red despite multi-billion dollar orders
    The shipbuilding industry's eternal capability to lose money even when raking in billions of dollars of orders forms a key plank of broker BRS's annual review. The 170-page report, one of the shipping market's must-reads every year, covers all the main segments of the industry. On the shipyard business, BRS stated: "Shipbuilding is not an ...
  • Helix secures Taiwanese wind farm work
    Helix Energy Solutions' marine contracting business unit, Helix Robotics Solutions, has secured a deal for the trenching of inter-array and export cables as part of a 640 MW wind farm offshore Taiwan. Under the contract, Helix plans to mobilise its newly acquired T1400-1 jet trenching system in Singapore onboard the before transiting to Taiwan for ...
  • Himalaya scales up New York IPO
    Tor Olav Troim-backed Himalaya Shipping, an LNG-fuelled newcastlemax specialist, has upped its proposed initial public offering in New York to $45m from $10m. DNB Markets will act as sole global coordinator, joint bookrunner and representative of the underwriters for the offering. Clarksons Securities will serve as joint bookrunner and underwriter for the offering. A month ...
  • New Jones Act-compliant autonomous survey vessel revealed
    US boat maker SAFE Boats International has unveiled an advanced Jones Act-compliant autonomous hydrographic survey vessel fit for work in the offshore wind sector. The company has exclusive rights to build the design at their large-craft production facility in Tacoma, Washington. The 23-m-long vessel was developed in collaboration with maritime autonomy provider Mythos AI, hydrographic ...
  • Spain cracks down on ship-to-ship transfers
    Spain is cracking down on ship-to-ship (STS) transfers as its coastline becomes a hotspot for Russian cargoes heading to Asia, often on old, substandard tonnage. From next month tankers looking to carry out STS operations must seek authorisation from the closest Spanish port captaincy. Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are debating this ...
  • Mammoet wins two US offshore wind contracts
    Dutch heavylift and transport specialist Mammoet has clinched contracts for two large offshore wind projects in the US. Both contracts with undisclosed clients start in 2023 and cover a range of port scopes, including the load-in, load-out, handling and temporary storage of XXL monopiles, as well as the pre-assembly of turbines in a US marshalling ...
  • Liquefied CO2 ship launched in Japan
    A launch ceremony for a Japanese liquefied CO2 transportation demonstration test ship was held today at the Shimonoseki Shipyard of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Corporation. At the launch ceremony, participants from related organisations including the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, NEDO (the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) and the shipowner, Sanyu Kisen were on
  • Shipping industry can save $50bn through four enablers of operational efficiency
    A new insight brief series from the Global Maritime Forum has identified four actions that maritime and shipping industries can take now to support shipping's transition to a sustainable and resilient zero-emission future. Maximising vessel and fleet performance through operational efficiency can reduce annual fuel costs by $50bn at today's prices, according to the research. ...
  • NYK takes control of Mitsubishi Ore Transport
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is buying out its partners in a local shipping line, Mitsubishi Ore Transport. NYK will obtain all shares from partners Mitsubishi Corp, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to make the 17-ship fleet a wholly-owned subsidiary. Mitsubishi Ore Transport's fleet is made up of bulkers, car ...
  • Meratus launches smart container solution
    Indonesian container line Meratus, has unveiled its latest innovation, SMARCO-Smart Container. With IoT sensors, GPS tracking, and cloud-based technology, SMARCO allows businesses to have full visibility and control over their container shipments, including real-time monitoring of movement, speed, shock, intrusion, and temperature changes. SMARCO's advanced security system can detect any unauthor
  • Samsung Heavy debuts chatbot
    Chatbots, which have been introduced in businesses with customer service work including financial and public institutions, are also being used in the shipbuilding industry. Samsung Heavy Industries has developed SBOT, an artificial intelligence-based chatbot, and applied it to ship design. SBOT provides answers by finding lessons learned, various regulations and and contract information accumulat
  • World Shipping Council pushes back at American bill seeking to end vessel sharing arrangements
    The World Shipping Council has issued a statement defending the use of vessel sharing arrangements (VSAs), which a new US bill seeks to end. The liner lobby group believes the lawmakers who introduced the bill misunderstand what VSAs are. "Nobody has offered a reason why we should throw away such a useful tool as vessel ...
  • Mexico Pacific and Shell sign third long-term LNG sales and purchase agreement
    Shell Eastern Trading (Pte) Ltd and a subsidiary of Mexico Pacific Limited have signed an additional sales and purchase agreement for Shell to offtake approximately 1.1m tonnes per year (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the third train of Mexico Pacific's anchor LNG export facility, Saguaro Energia, located in Puerto Libertad, Sonora, Mexico. Under ...
  • ChatGPT's limits when it comes to shipping
    In his regular monthly column, Pierre Aury gives readers the pluses and minuses of artificial intelligence for our industry. Hi PierreThank you for reaching out. I would be glad to discuss the question and provide clarity. I will be happy to connect and talk more. Please let me know if you would like to schedule ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Rise in wrongly jailed seafarers triggers development of IMO guidelines
    Legal committee told of urgent need for fairer treatment of seafarers suspected of maritime crimes, and development of database outlining...
  • Terntank newbuildings backed by Neste charters
    Swedish owner ordered two tankers in November, with options of two more to be built at a Chinese yard
  • Richard Turner quits Victor for job at West of England
    Industry veteran is former chief executive of RSA Luxembourg, where he was in charge of all specialty lines
  • Chinese leasing strives to adapt to changing markets
    Biggest challenge comes from inflated asset value and elevated interest rates
  • Growing orderbook shows increasing acceptance of methanol as a marine fuel
    While revisions to the IMO's 2050 targets are yet to be decided, it is widely agreed that a full life-cycle...
  • Tonnage tax changes signal UK commitment to shipping
    Bringing shipmanagers as well as ship operators into the regime will bring the UK into line with other jurisdictions such...
  • World Shipping Council opposes US shipping anti-trust enforcement act
    Attempt to repeal ocean carrier's exemption from federal anti-trust laws said to erode the legal certainties that facilitate vessel-sharing agreements
  • Taiping & Sinopec Leasing orders two LNG carriers in China
    The two liquefied natural gas carriers worth $470m in total will be delivered in 2027
  • Reduced demand a mixed blessing for shippers
    The slowdown in container shipping has been marked by lower freight rates and better reliability. But it comes at the...
  • The Ukraine effect podcast: Shipping's continuing crewing crisis
    Chapter 2: The hostilities in Ukraine have left hundreds of seafarers held hostage, several dead and fundamentally affected the global...
  • No contact so far with tanker boarded by pirates, says owner
    Efforts are under way to re-establish communication channels with the crew
  • Türkiye's bulk exports fall significantly after earthquakes
    Geared bulkers are lifting more products in Egypt heading to West Africa, which bodes well for Atlantic trades given the...
  • Europe's strikes threaten supply chain delays
    Germany and France have both seen workers down tools. Shipping schedules remain unaffected but hinterland networks are at risk of...
  • MSC sells former Maersk panamax for recycling
    Vessel sold to Indian recyclers on Hong Kong Convention terms and was the largest vessel sold for demolition during a...
  • NYK to take full control of Mitsubishi Ore Transport
    NYK says the move will enable it address issues, including the introduction of next-generation fuel vessels
  • Sanctions on Russia have 'weaponised' flags, says registry chief
    Pacific Island flag says there is a line between 'legal and ethical' as Western governments step up pressure on open...
  • Shipping's share in EV battery transport expected to shrink
    Shipping's share in the transport of electronic vehicle batteries is expected to shrink, despite growth in the EV market itself...
  • Zim completes first LNG bunkering under Shell deal
    Zim's LNG-powered fleet will be more carbon and cost efficient, and allow customers to reduce their carbon footprint
  • Daily Briefing
    Leasing broker faces 15-year prison sentence in China anti-corruption case | The Ukraine effect podcast: The rise of the dark...
  • FMC assessing compliance with ruling on detention charges
    US regulator checking that ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are complying with the law following a precedential decision it...
  • UK officer training study finds 'deeply concerning' deficiencies
    Training for future skills, knowledge and the gaining of experience will take years
  • Vista Shipping secures green loan for LNG dual-fuel vessels
    Sustainability-linked loan sets 'ambitious targets' on annual efficiency ratio and sulphur oxide emissions over 10 years

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Ocean carriers, marine terminals warn Congress on regulatory overreach
    The testimony comes as two House members prepare legislation designed to update OSRA-22 and another congressman restarts an effort to remove the antitrust immunity of ocean carriers.
  • Forwarders grapple with new freight rate math on tech investments
    Forwarders that experimented with new software during the days of robust freight demand now face a dilemma over what technology produces actual returns on investment as volumes and margin shrink.
  • US ag exporters feel pinch of work shift cuts at West Coast terminals
    Ongoing uncertainty over longshore labor on the West Coast is disrupting the long-term relationships US agricultural exporters have worked to establish with their overseas buyers.
  • HMM joins Maersk in ending demurrage collection at closed terminals
    HMM's decision to immediately cease charging demurrage fees at closed terminals comes as the US Federal Maritime Commission is finalizing rulemaking around free time billing practices.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Back on growth path: Cruise leaders see more than just a rebound in passenger demand
    With pandemic in the rear-view mirror, industry sees propensity to cruise at record levels
  • Done deal: world's largest boxship owner Seaspan taken private
    Shareholders request delisting from NYSE with immediate effect
  • Excelerate Energy aims to grow diversified LNG supply portfolio
    Company believes having its own volumes will allow it to offer more cost effective and flexible FSRU-based solutions to customers
  • Shipping's fuel bill can easily be slashed by $50bn a year
    Global Maritime Forum head Johannah Christensen claims operational measures can save huge amounts at Alfa Laval webinar
  • IMO told dark fleet tankers are 'a disaster waiting to happen'
    Shipping regulator hears demands for tighter restrictions on ship-to-ship transfers in international waters
  • US energy major Chevron taps shipyards for up to six LNG carrier newbuildings
    Energy major adds to growing and anticipated gas crush at yards as it seeks ships for its newly purchased US LNG
  • Scottish lighthouse workers to vote on strike action for the first time ever
    Union members could walk out later this year, jeopardising the safe passage of ships
  • Pacific Basin bulker was ordered out of port before losing power in storm
    Interim report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau reveals the Portland Bay had to leave Port Kembla ahead of bad weather
  • JP Morgan tied to purchase of Swire Bulk handy trio
    US bank and Singapore owner pick up the S&P thread exactly where they had left it before bulker markets swooned
  • Norsepower raises €28m to scale up production of rotor wind sails
    Finnish company attracts new and existing investors as its expands technology that can cut fuel use by 5% to 25%
  • Lomar moves into deep-tech and further from containers
    New tech venture will provide ships as 'floating labs' to tackle biggest maritime challenges
  • Trond Mohn sells again as he banks $6m profit from ageing MR tanker
    Norwegian investor receives an offer he couldn't refuse after double sale in January
  • Proman will need many more methanol-fuelled tankers - but price not yet right
    Swiss producer's Anita Gajadhar explains twin impetus for fleet expansion
  • Suezmax built in 1999 doubles scrap value in $27m deal for further trading
    'Deal of the week' shows how desperate buyers are to get their hands on tonnage to trade
  • Hafnia sheds more older product tankers after $10m jump in values
    Singapore owner offloads two more LR1s following February disposals
  • Hafnia linked to more sales of older product tankers after $10m jump in values
    Singapore owner said to have offloaded more older tankers following February disposals
  • China's Jiangnan Shipyard wins first LNG carrier orders of the year
    The LNG carrier newbuilding contract was signed with a domestic buyer
  • Accident risk: Finland warns of dangers from shadow fleet tanker transits
    Crews of vessels under unknown ownership likely unfamiliar with local waters
  • Excelerate Energy FSRU set for Germany arrival in third quarter
    Floating regasification specialist hauls in cash in 2022 as energy crisis bites in Europe
  • 'Snowball effect' for Stolt Tankers as contract rates keep rising
    Fearnley Securities says effects of renewed contracts will kick in going forward
  • Missing tanker: Monjasa working to establish contact after pirates board ship off Congo
    Contact has been lost with Monjasa Reformer, but crew made it to the citadel
  • More tanker disruption as Iraq turns off crude pipeline to Turkey
    Exports halted from port of Ceyhan after ICC rules in favour of Iraq in ship loading row
  • Done selling? George Economou tied to last Mangrove newcastlemaxes
    New York investment manager said to be cutting ties to shipping with $126m deal for two newcastlemax bulkers named after American football players
  • Cargo ship grounds on Belizean reef after mechanical failure
    Port authority says investigation has begun following incident involving the Herca-1
  • Missing tanker: contact lost as Danish ship attacked by pirates off Congo
    Reports differ as to whether the ship was boarded or hijacked
  • NYK Line takes control of Mitsubishi Ore Transport Co
    The joint venture company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary
  • Standard Chartered leads $89.6m green loan for Vista's dual-fuel product tankers
    Asia-focused bank says loan includes mechanism to incentivise shipowner to meet green targets
  • Kumiai Navigation orders dual-fuelled VLGC newbuilding at KHI
    Japanese company orders single ship against a seven-year charter contract from Altagas
  • Standard Chartered leads $89.6m green loan for Vista's dual-fuel LR2s
    Asia-focused bank says loan includes mechanism to incentivise shipowner to meet green targets

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • House panel eyes ending ocean carriers' antitrust exemption
    Members of Congress discussed container carriers' antitrust exemption, along with how to implement the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, on Tuesday.

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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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