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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • Winwin Group celebrates a decade of excellence in global shipping
  • Sushil Kumar Singh assumes additional charge as Chairperson of MbPA
  • Sanjay Dalvi to steer MANSA as its new President
  • BCBA's newly elected Office Bearers and Managing Committee members for the term 2024-2026
  • US port workers strike begins, first shutdown in 50 years
  • CBDT extends specified date for filing of various reports of audit for Assessment Year 2024-25
  • Global schedule reliability remains stable at 50%-55% in 2024
  • You Ask We Answer
  • Karaikal Port tariff revision
  • Etihad Cargo celebrates 20 years of successful operations in India
  • Autumn festivals cause mid-Sept. dip in tonnages from Asia Pacific

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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  • Dokasch expands global network
  • ID Logistics France picks sales director
  • Trialling alternative drives and fuels
  • Reber reaches North-Rhine Westphalia
  • Container market faces steep Q3 rate drops
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  • EU-Ukraine 'solidarity lanes' are a lifeline
  • New ships in DP World fleet promise fuel savings
  • Aircraft acquisitions in Asia Pacific
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 2, 2024
  • Deutsche Bahn supervisory board approves DSV bid for DB Schenker
  • APM Terminals extends Aqaba operating concession to 2046
  • Tight capacity and rates surge could mean you must 'pay to play' in airfreight as strike continues
  • Box lines declare force majeure as White House defends ILA
  • Kuehne CEO Paul against DSV's M&A and 'two of a kind' syndrome
  • Airlines scramble to avoid Middle East airspace as missiles fly
  • Trucking capacity and storage costs under pressure as shippers re-route cargo
  • Charter market could be the big winner of USEC port shutdown
  • Amazon offers capacity on Prime Air - including charters
  • AI series: don't be fooled by serious-seeming people with serious-seeming plans
  • East coast containership logjam builds as vessels steam in

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 2, 2024
  • ILA: "this is what it will take to bring us back to the table"
    As the strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) that has closed U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports continued into its second time, there seemed to be no signs of a breakthrough
  • New tug: Enter the KST Dragon
    Robert Allan Ltd. reports that the KST Dragon, a RAmparts 2500-CL ship handling and escort tug, arrived in her home port of Singapore last month and will soon commence operations for KST
  • Navy takes delivery of future USS Beloit (LCS 29)
    The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Beloit (LCS 29) from Lockheed Martin at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wis., Sept. 30. Beloit is the 15th Freedom-variant Littoral
  • Regal RexnordTM Powertrain Solutions Marine Winch Design Simplifies Components by 58%
    SPONSORED CONTENT: An international engineering technology company that strives to develop unique, innovative, sustainable products for their customers approached Regal Rexnord through our "Ask an Expert" feature on our Powertrain Solutions site.

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 2, 2024
  • New cranes to increase Salalah Port capacity to 6 million TEUs by year-end
    Oman's Port of Salalah has received new hybrid cranes aiming to improve cargo handling efficiency. The four new hybrid Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes, part of a multi-million dollar investment, join 24 other cranes at the Port of Salalah, including fully electric Ship to Shore assets. Port of Salalah is expected to receive another eight hybrid RTG cranes. The new assets employ a regenerative en
  • Kalmar enhances Grimaldi's RoRo operations with heavy terminal tractors
    Kalmar has finalized an agreement to provide Grimaldi Group, an Italian maritime logistics operator, with three heavy terminal tractors. These machines will be utilized on the new Motorway of the Sea, a Ro-Ro transport system linking the ports of Trieste in Italy, and Ambarli in Turkey. The order was recorded in Kalmar's Q3 2024 order intake, with the machines expected to be delivered within the
  • Market Analysis: Big Four near 60% of global container capacity
    The four largest container shipping companies collectively control 57.5% of global container capacity, with over 17.5 million TEUs. In fact, their dominance is so significant that these four carriers - directly or indirectly - shape the container shipping landscape, wielding the ability to heavily influence supply on key routes, container freight rates, and the broader shipping industry. This con
  • Kalmar cuts two members from Leadership Team
    Kalmar continues to proceed with the execution of its strategy, launched in May 2024, and plans to review its current operating model. The composition of the Kalmar Leadership Team will also change in conjunction. In particular, François Guetat, SVP of Integrated Supply Chain and Marika Väkiparta, SVP of Transformation are no longer be part of the leadership team, effective from 1 October 2024. T
  • Maersk nears 'Equal At Sea' 2027 Goal in India
    A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced a major milestone in its 'Equal At Sea' initiative in India. In 2024, women now make up 45% of the Nautical and Engineering cadets onboarded, bringing the company closer to its goal of equal gender representation among cadet intakes by 2027. Launched in 2022, the 'Equal At Sea' initiative is now in its third year and has seen impressive success in India. The progr
  • Logistical consequences of strikes in American ports: Expert commentary
    The strike, which began on 1 October, affected 36 American ports on the East Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, stretching from Maine to Texas. This protest will undoubtedly impact global supply chains. These terminals play a significant role in international trade, serving as key hubs for the transportation of goods to and from Asia, Oceania, and Europe, including trade with Poland. States like Te
  • DP World expands Marine Services fleet with two new boxships
    DP World has expanded its Marine Services fleet with the addition of two newly built vessels, Navios Utmost and Navios Unite. These vessels were officially named during a ceremony at the Changhong shipyard in Zhoushan, China. "Investing in these state-of-the-art vessels underlines DP World's unwavering commitment to driving sustainability and operational efficiency across the global maritime sect
  • Transhipment flow at India's Vizhinjam Port rockets ahead of official terminal opening
    The Adani Group seems poised to replay its tested business magic at Vizhinjam Port, a project designed to realise India's long-time container hub activity ambitions. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Jenny Daniel Global Correspondent Contact email: j.daniel@container-news.com If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared f
  • Wilhelmsen Ship Management announces CEO transition
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management has announced the retirement of Carl Schou, who steps down after 19 years with the company, including 16 years as CEO. Throughout his leadership, Schou successfully guided the company through industry challenges, driving a culture of safety, innovation, and growth. Effective 1 January 2025, Haakon Lenz, the current Chief Operating Officer, will take over as CEO. During
  • Biden tells USMX to settle US East Coast dispute
    President Biden has urged port employers on the US East Coast to offer dockers a fair wage as the country braces for a damaging strike, while the union and employers trade accusations of failing to negotiate. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Mary Anne Evans Correspondent at Large If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appea
  • Red Sea crisis could lead to overcapacity in Egyptian ports
    With many container terminals opening in Egypt in recent years, there could be overcapacity if the Red Sea crisis continues and mainline operators shy away from the Suez Canal, according to Alphaliner's report. In 2023, Egyptian container ports processed around 8.37 million TEUs, of which 88% passed through Alexandria, El Dekheila, Damietta and Port Said. Last year's volumes were, however, largel
  • PIL unveils sustainability report for 2023
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) published the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for 2023 , underscoring a robust commitment to pioneering greener shipping solutions, enhancing community engagement, and fortifying governance and ethical standards. Amid the global push towards decarbonization, PIL has anchored its environmental efforts in the International Maritime Organization's
  • Marsh, Tokio Marine Kiln introduce market-first trade disruption facility for ports and terminals
    Marsh and Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) have unveiled a groundbreaking insurance facility for ports and terminals, offering coverage for business interruption caused by trade disruptions. This exclusive product, developed by Marsh's Marine Cargo & Logistics team in collaboration with Tokio Marine Kiln and led by Ed Parker, TMK's Head of Special Risks, is available globally to Marsh clients. The standal
  • Intermodal Transportation Solutions: Revolutionizing the Way Goods Move
    In an increasingly globalized world, the need for efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation has never been greater. As businesses strive to optimize their supply chains, intermodal transportation solutions have emerged as a key strategy for moving goods seamlessly across various modes of transport. This method leverages the strengths of different transportation modes-such as rail,
  • CMA CGM applies overweight surcharge from India, Sri Lanka, Middle East Gulf and Djibouti to Europe
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has notified its customers of an an Overweight Surcharge (OWS), effective from 1 October 2024 (based on the gate-in date) until further notice. The surcharge will apply to shipments originating from India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East Gulf, and Djibouti, destined for North Europe (including Scandinavia, Poland, and the Baltic), East and West Mediterranean, Adriatic, Bla
  • PSA Belgium accelerates shore power installation at Europe Terminal
    PSA Belgium announced that its Europa Terminal at the port of Antwerp-Bruges will have an advanced shore power installation by 2026. With a capacity of 7.5 megawatts, up to 100 container ships will be able to switch to green power each year, resulting in a CO2 reduction of more than 10,300 tons, which is equivalent to the annual emissions of about 625 average households in Europe. "This €10 milli
  • Container spot rates experience steepest decline in non-Covid year
    "The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell another 10% in week 39. In total, the SCFI has dropped 43% during the third quarter, the largest Q3 drop in a year not affected by the COVID pandemic (2020-2023) since the SCFI was launched in October 2009," stated Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. The only third quarter to see a bigger decline in spot rates was in 2022 when a
  • Shippers to Shift to West Coast and Air Freight Solutions Amid Ongoing ILA Strike
    The long-anticipated ILA port worker union strike across US East Coast and Gulf ports began Monday night at 12:01 am after the ILA and USMX failed to come to an agreement before the deadline. In the last few days, the White House and other government officials had been urging both sides to return to the negotiating table, with USMX leadership reportedly meeting with the Biden administration late
  • Impact of Geopolitical Tensions in South China Sea on Major Container Lines and Regional Ports
    As South China Sea remains a key global region for maritime trade, Container News decided to analyze and synthesize the available information and give insights about how increasing geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea affect global shipping companies and the operational dynamics of major regional ports, which serve as crucial subsystems in the global trade network. The analysis took into
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates Emergency Space Contigency Surcharge from North Europe to West Africa
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced an update on the Emergency Space Contingency Surcharge (ESC) for all container types implemented from 1 August. Effective from 1 November, the updated ESC will be €350 per container from North Europe (Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Norway, Finland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, A

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 2, 2024
  • New safety standards to handle rising EV shipments
    VIRSEC, who have developed the course Lithium-Ion Battery Safety on Ships for Seafarers in partnership with Mariner House, provide advice to avert more accidents related to electric vehicle transportation. Imagine a cargo ship carrying hundreds of electric vehicles suddenly engulfed in flames due to a single battery malfunction. As the flames spread, the crew faces ...
  • Carl Schou steps down from Wilhelmsen Ship Management
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management today announced the retirement of Carl Schou after 19 years of service, including 16 years as CEO. Haakon Lenz, currently serving as COO, will assume the role of CEO on January 1. Lenz started his career in DNV and has a background as a naval architect before moving into shipmanagement for V.Ships ...
  • Petrobras expands into South Africa
    Brazilian state-owned oil and gas major Petrobras has moved to acquire a 10% stake in the offshore Deep Western Orange Basin (DWOB) oil block in South Africa. The DWOB block is located in deep waters in the Orange Basin, where there have recently been significant discoveries by TotalEnergies, Shell and Galp. "The purpose of the ...
  • Presidential election obscures port resolution on US east coast
    Day two of the dockworker strike across America's eastern seaboard sees little chance of an early end to the industrial action that is seeing queues forming outside many of the country's largest ports. With union leaders heavily framing the impasse about foreign port operators profiteering neither political party in the US in this election year ...
  • Seacon in for more MR tanker newbuilds
    China's Seacon Shipping continues to expand its footprint in the tanker segment with four additional MR product carrier newbuildings. Shipbuilding sources suggest the Hong Kong-listed diversified owner and operator has struck a joint venture deal with Huanghai Shipbuilding, called GHC Shipping, for a 50,000 dwt quartet set to deliver in 2026. No price has been ...
  • Pleiades Shipping inks LR1 newbuilds in China
    Greek tanker owner Pleiades Shipping is rejuvenating its LR1 fleet with orders for up to four newbuilds in China. Brokers in Greece report the Kifissia-based company has contracted New Times Shipbuilding for two firm 73,000 dwt units costing about $55m each and secured options for two more ships. The firmed-up LR1 pair is scheduled for ...
  • ArcelorMittal lets go of two kamsarmaxes
    Two kamsarmaxes controlled by steel producing giant ArcelorMittal are widely reported sold by brokers. The 83,000 dwt pair - AM Hamburg and AM Quebec - were built for ArcelorMittal 11 years ago at New Times in China. Brokers report they have been sold en bloc for $37m to unspecified Chinese buyers. ArcelorMittal has an asset-light ...
  • New Jersey offshore wind project gets federal sign off
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has granted final approval for the construction and operation of the Atlantic Shores South wind project plan off the coast of New Jersey. The scheme covers two wind energy facilities with a combined capacity of up to 2.8 GW, enough to power nearly 1m homes. Subsequent to ...
  • Oceaneering scores US Navy contract
    Houston-based offshore contractor and subsea robotics specialist Oceaneering has secured a multi-million dollar contract to build an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and establish an onshore remote operations centre for the US Navy. The deal will see Oceaneering leverage technology originally developed to support the offshore energy sector. The AUV called Freedom will be built at ...
  • New Shanghai containerline starts operations
    A new Chinese container line based out of Shanghai has commenced calls across northeast Asia. STF Shipping offers three container services linking China with South Korea and Russia's Far East, taking over from where Dubai-based CStar Line previously operated. CStar quit the route in August. STF operates six ships ranging in size from 1,100 to ...
  • Sarens forms US offshore wind partnership
    Belgian heavylift specialist Sarens has joined forces with Empire Energy Partners' offshore division to work together on US offshore wind projects. The two companies said they aim to meet the increasing demand for domestic offshore wind projects by offering an integrated solution. The US-based Empire Energy Offshore will lead as the primary EPC contractor, while ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd contracts two Chinese yards for boxships worth up to $5.25bn
    Hapag-Lloyd has selected two Chinese yards for its next fleet expansion, orders that total $5.25bn if all options are exercised, making it one of the largest containership orders in history. Broker Intermodal reports the German carrier has contracted Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to build 10 firm plus five options 17,000 teu LNG dual-fuelled ships, costing $210m each. ...
  • Bulk carrier grounds in super typhoon off Taiwan
    Authorities in Taiwan deployed a number of helicopters yesterday to rescue all the crew onboard the Blue Lagoon, a Barbados-flagged, 79,500 dwt bulk carrier, which ran aground in a super typhoon on Orchid Island, off the east coast of Taiwan, with fears growing of a possible oil spill. The 229 m long bulk carrier is ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 2, 2024
  • Pacific $150 levy gets top mark among IMO proposals, research group says
    The research group rated the Pacific Islands' levy proposal the highest among candidate mid-term economic measures, while China's proposal was not...
  • How US port strike could unintentionally boost shipping profits
    The decline in container shipping rates since July should theoretically be reversed by the ILA strike at US east and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Highly unusual shipment from occupied Crimea a major red flag, say security experts | Biden backs dockworkers union as the...
  • Ofac hands out more sanctions as it targets Houthi weapons smuggling
    Marshall Islands-based Gemini Marine has seen two of its vessels sanctioned by Ofac and has ended up on the Specially...
  • Container rates show biggest third-quarter fall in non-Covid year
    BIMCO chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen says medium- to long-term freight rates are a cause for concern for carriers, despite...
  • Baltic Dry Index begins to flatten after peak: Seasonality or cause for concern?
    Analysts suggest the drop is a result of a weak panamax segment and a return to normal after Beijing's stimulus...
  • MEPC82 split over food security concerns
    The IMO's climate talks were dominated by debates over what carbon pricing would do to poor states' food security, with...
  • Crew of grounded bulker rescued during typhoon
    Barbados-flagged bulk carrier Blue Lagoon was carrying 67,500 tonnes of iron ore as well as 227 tonnes of fuel oil...
  • Highly unusual shipment from occupied Crimea a major red flag, say security experts
    The shipment is the latest example of Russia being willing to use deceptive practices to sustain the transport of suspicious...
  • US transport secretary calls on carriers to withdraw strike surcharges
    Federal Maritime Commission will be assessing whether any charges put in place are 'legitimate and lawful'
  • MEPC82 will deliver on time, IMO chief insists
    IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez said the IMO can come up with greenhouse gas regulations on time, saying proposals can still...
  • IMO to tighten NOx emission rules
    The IMO says it will tighten NOx regulations as several member states and NGOs express worries about high NOx emissions
  • Evergreen sells more vintage boxships for further trading
    As the values of secondhand containerships have risen, sellers of secondhand containerships are able to secure higher prices for selling...
  • Cosco ship evacuates Chinese from Lebanon as Middle East tensions flare up
    Move comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with growing concerns over the possibility of a direct...
  • Hengli Heavy Industries eyes Shanghai listing via reverse takeover
    The disclosed restructuring plan, though still facing uncertainties, hints at Hengli's intentions for a backdoor listing

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 2, 2024
  • Political winds turn against ocean carriers amid ILA strike
    The Biden administration's message of support for striking longshore workers - and inferring of carrier price gouging - shuts down any hopes for a federal government intervention in the short term, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Domestic intermodal rate pressure building on stronger truck pricing
    Shipping executives say domestic intermodal rates are set for a rise as trucking pricing expands, however, they're not expecting significant increases.
  • Window to divert strike-affected imports to West Coast closing soon
    If the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) strike continues past next week, shippers say they will likely book more freight through West Coast ports, rather than risk being caught up in logjams at East and Gulf Coast ports.
  • Government, board approvals clear way for DSV-DB Schenker merger
    Deutsche Bahn's supervisory board approved DSV's $16 billion acquisition of rival forwarder DB Schenker despite opposition from union members on the board.
  • Carrier order books, alliance changes signal continued reliance on scale
    In container shipping, size still matters, evidenced by carriers continuing to expand their fleets, consolidate and form vessel-sharing alliances, writes Shipping Masters Managing Director Jeremy Masters.
  • House Republicans, shippers up pressure on Biden to stop US port strike
    Several groups are calling on the White House to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to stop the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) strike that began at midnight Tuesday morning.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 2, 2024
  • Video purports to show Houthi sea drone hitting suezmax in Red Sea
    Footage published on social media is in line with official description of incident that took place early Tuesday
  • Who is Harald Daggett, the F-bomb-dropping union leader who has threatened to 'cripple' America?
    Vietnam War veteran with union in his blood puts the power of organised labour back in the spotlight
  • Biden calls for wages hike as Trump blames for historic port strike
    US president's pro-union stance shines through as predecessor also expresses sympathy for dockworkers
  • 'Unintended' hit: Houthis likely struck Greek bulker while chasing another vessel
    Modion Maritime panamax remains immobile in the Red Sea, a day after suffering damage from Houthi missile
  • 'Chaos is expected': Charter rates could rise for container ships as strike hampers key trades
    Box volumes from Latin America and Europe will be hard to divert
  • Densay Shipping makes tanker newbuilding debut as plan for 'sizeable modern fleet' revealed
    UAE-based outfit led by Tayfun Gunerhan picks Wuhu Shipyard for its first tanker newbuildings
  • Panamax bulkers still waiting for market upturn as recovery pushed out to 2025
    Third and fourth quarters are usually the seasonally strongest time of the year for the segment
  • US targets tanker owner over 'oil shipments funding Houthi attacks'
    US Treasury claims Marshall Islands-based owner's ships have hauled Iranian and Russian cargoes
  • Stolt-Nielsen expects port strike to hit tank containers business
    Exact financial impact tough to gauge in day two of labour action
  • Stolt-Nielsen's chemical tanker earnings to fall, but how much remains to be seen
    Chief executive Udo Lange sees a volatile market while giving a range for how much the dip can be
  • MISC inks LNG carrier newbuilding pair for parent Petronas
    Petronas subsidiary renegotiates charters with parent on five steam turbine vessels
  • NNPC charters Stena Sonangol suezmaxes to supply Africa's biggest refinery
    Nigerian oil company needs crude for new petrol production
  • VLGC rates out of US surge as $100,000 mark seen as possible
    Analysts say arbitrage to Asia could justify bigger payday for owners
  • Howe Robinson hires new S&P 'headliner' from Clarksons in South Korea
    Recruit will boost Asia-Pacific presence
  • Has Joe Biden's lack of belief in key US law painted him into a corner as strikes sweep US ports?
    Complex political calculus favours longshoremen's union but economic impacts could swing the balance
  • Frontline shares soar in Oslo as 'war premium' buoys tanker equities
    Attack on energy infrastructure in Iran would be net positive for crude tanker names, Pareto says
  • Tanker trades set for shift as $12bn refinery starts to take shape
    Ghana wants to reduce reliance on oil product imports
  • Tankers International hires new bunker desk chief as fuels move into focus
    Specialist Stephen Robinson says now is time for tanker pooling company to 'supercharge' bunkering offering
  • Japan's Marubeni teams up with Norway's Solvang on joint operation of ammonia carrier
    Partnership will operate Clipper Neptun
  • Zim stock downgraded as it rides wave of US strikes and Red Sea riches
    Jefferies cuts boxship specialist rating as impact of global invents already reflected in elevated share price
  • Iran closure of Hormuz Strait would be even worse for tanker shipping than Red Sea crisis
    Few positives for tankers from any potential closure of vital sea route
  • Angeliki Frangou's Navios nets charters for two container ship newbuildings with Unifeeder
    DP World subsidiary touts the vessels' green credentials by highlighting their 'cutting-edge efficiency'
  • Unjust and unfounded: Turkish ship services owner wins bid to lift US sanctions
    Blacklisting removed for Istanbul company and its founder after appeal over links to Russian bulker
  • LNG shifts back into lead as shipping fuel of choice, DNV says
    Class society charts 24% year-on-year growth in alternative fuelling
  • MOL strikes rare order for FSRU newbuilding at Hanwha Ocean, sources say
    Floating regasification unit booked for Singapore and set to be announced later this month
  • Scorpio Tankers confirms $73.5m sale of product carrier as lucrative disposals extend
    Monaco-based product tanker giant has been selling at NAV and buying shares at steep discount
  • Gibson surges past charity distance target with series of global events
    UK-headquartered company raised $25,700 for new school in Kenya
  • Harland & Wolff officially enters administration with Royal Fleet Auxiliary works at risk of moving to Spain
    Non-trading holdings company is insolvent but key subsidiaries continue to trade
  • Embrace innovation, says Carl Schou as he retires after 16 years at Wilhelmsen Ship Management helm
    Former seafarer steered manager through financial crisis, shift to Asia and major acquisitions
  • Port inefficiencies blamed as Berge Bulk handysize stuck in Algeria since June
    UK-flagged ship has been severely delayed after transporting logs from Argentina
  • Trump blames Biden for historic port strike as president calls for wage hike
    US president's pro-union stance shines through as predecessor also expresses sympathy for dockworkers
  • Grampian Boaty McBoatface: Scottish shipowner North Star asks public to name new vessel
    Competition evokes memories of favourite running joke for the public and maritime industry
  • MOL strikes rare order for an FSRU newbuilding at Hanwha Ocean
    Floating regasification unit booked for Singapore and set to be announced later this month
  • Densay Shipping makes tanker newbuilding debut as drive for 'sizeable modern fleet' revealed
    UAE-based outfit led by Tayfun Gunerhan picks Wuhu Shipyard for its first tanker newbuildings
  • First export cargo leaves new Mexican oil refinery... on a bulker
    Turkish handysize has loaded petroleum coke from Pemex's Olmeca plant
  • Tankers drive profitable, expectations exceeding quarter for Stolt-Nielsen
    Chemical tankers in its STJS pool saw rates climb more than 17%
  • Joe Biden's lack of belief in key US law backs president into a corner as strikes sweep US ports
    Complex political calculus favours longshoremen's union but economic impacts could swing the balance
  • Stolt-Nielsen profit powers past forecasts in strong third quarter
    Chemical tankers in its STJS pool saw rates climb more than 17%
  • LNG bunker vessel orders stack up as new players move into market during active third quarter
    Strong prices are keeping a lid on large LNG carrier demand as players await next wave of new liquefaction supply
  • Trump blames Biden for historic port strike as president calls for wages hike
    President's pro-union stance shines through as predecessor also expresses sympathy for dockworkers
  • Grieg Group celebrates 140 years as the next generations build on shipping legacy
    Fifth-generation shipowner Nicolai Grieg says the maritime group believes in ammonia as a future fuel and growth into new areas
  • Japan's Marubeni teams up with Norway's Solvang on joint operation of ammonia carrier
    Partnership will be operating the 60,200-cbm Clipper Neptun (built 2008)
  • Singapore reveals the secret to attracting a younger generation to shipping
    Singapore Maritime Foundation has found another unique yet fun way to pull the younger generation into the industry.
  • HD Hyundai Marine Solution targets top slot as retrofits heat up
    Ambitious South Korean engineering services provider hopes to snare its first LNG carrier-to-FSRU conversion shortly
  • Provaris and Yinson aim to break CO2 carrier capacity ceiling with new order in the works
    Strategic collaboration could end up with greenhouse gas carried on much larger ships

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 2, 2024
  • Another Polar Air Cargo executive gets time behind bars for fraud
    Another executive at Polar Air Cargo has been sentenced to prison for defrauding the company for more than a decade.
  • Debunking ILA dockworkers' claims about carrier price gouging
    The International Longshoremen's Association is accusing container shipping lines of ripping off customers, but rates are four times lower than the union claims.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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