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March 29, 2023

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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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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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