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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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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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