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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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Darwin/Strathpine
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US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
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Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
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Leghorn
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APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
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Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
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Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
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AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
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
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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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